English comedian and actor Russell Brand leaves Southwark Crown Court where he is charged with rape and sexual assault in London, Friday, May 30, 2025. | Photo Credit: AP Actor and comedian Russell Brand pleaded not guilty in a London court Friday to rape and sexual assault charges involving four women dating back more than […]
Nilgiri Chilappan | Photo Credit: Special arrangement At the intersection of art and science, lies the realm of botanical illustration. For Suresh Ragavan, a bird artist, who has served as a botanical illustrator at the Botanical Survey of India for over 33 years, this realm has not only been a source of his bread and […]
‘The Traitors’ is an Indian adaptation of the internationally acclaimed thrilling reality series. Prime Video launched the trailer for its upcoming unscripted Original series, The Traitors, an Indian adaptation of the internationally acclaimed thrilling reality series. Premiering on June 12, with new episodes dropping every Thursday at 8:00 pm, leading to a grand finale, Prime […]
Israel announced on Thursday that it would establish 22 settlements in the occupied West Bank, including legalizing outposts built without authorization.The move is likely to further strain ties with allies that have been critical of Israel’s actions in Gaza.Israeli settlements in the West Bank are illegal under international law, and the UN’s top court last […]
Jimmy Sham, a prominent figure in Hong Kong’s pro-democracy and LGBTQ+ movements, was released from prison on Friday after spending more than four years behind bars in the city’s largest national security case to date, prosecuted under a law imposed by Beijing.Sham gained national attention during the 2019 anti-government protests, when he served as convenor […]
At a time when Mitchell Starc decided not to return to the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) following the one-week pause due India-Pakistan conflict and prepare for the World Test Championship (WTC) final, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) pacer Josh Hazlewood stated the intensity in the world’s toughest franchise league will come in handy in preparation […]
On the wall of a school nestled deep in Ladakh’s longest village Chuchot, is a mural painted by an artist from Coimbatore — a map of Ladakh. The map, painted by Varun Manoharan in 2019, attracted many passers-by who would often walk over, point and identify the specific village they hail from. They would stop, […]
There are no hard and fast rules for remaking a successful film in another language. Yet, a director would do well to remember why a story is being retold for a new audience, even while not aiming to better the original. Bhairavam, the Telugu remake of Soori’s Tamil film Garudan, aimlessly rehashes a hit formula, making little […]
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has barred actor Arshad Warsi, his wife Maria Goretti, and 57 other individuals from accessing the securities market for a period ranging from one to five years. The penalties were imposed in connection with a market manipulation scheme involving Sadhna Broadcast Ltd, now known as Crystal Business […]
Nitanshi Goel made a noteworthy debut at the Cannes Film Festival 2025, becoming the youngest Indian to walk the red carpet this year. Representing the L’Oréal Paris campaign, she stood out for her poised presence and elegant style. Alongside Alia Bhatt, Nitanshi received significant media attention, drawing interest from fashion watchers and highlighting her growing […]
