Representative Image (AI-generated) Iceland is experiencing one of its hottest summers, with temperatures exceeding 26 degrees Celsius on May 15. According to the scientific network World Weather Attribution (WWA), this extreme heat is a result of global warming and has caused Greenland’s ice sheet to melt 17 times faster than the historical average.The Arctic region […]
Rasika Rajagopalan and D. Dilip | Photo Credit: RAGHUNATHAN SR When thematic dance performances are the order of the day, watching one based on traditional repertoire was refreshing. D. Dilip and Rasika Rajagopalan presented a Kuchipudi dance recital, organised by Saila Sudha, at Rasika Ranjani Sabha, in Chennai. Titled ‘Mugdha Madhavam’, the performance consisted of […]
In a dramatic turn after days of heated online clashes, billionaire Elon Musk has said he regrets posting critical comments about US President Donald Trump, signalling what social media users are calling a “big beautiful patch-up” between the two powerful figures.“I regret some of my posts about President Donald Trump last week. They went too […]
South Africa will be chasing history when they take on Australia in the final of the World Test Championship (WTC) final at the Lord’s on Wednesday. Led by Temba Bavuma, South Africa are playing their maiden WTC final while Australia are the defending champions, having beaten India by 207 runs in the 2023 final at […]
In 1965, with no commercial flights available, Haji N. Jamaluddin arrived in Dubai by ship from Mumbai/ Image: X-Dubai Airports In a heartfelt tribute to a life dedicated to Dubai, 90-year-old Indian expatriate Haji N. Jamaluddin was recently presented with a special commemorative airport-entry stamp, 60 years after he first set foot in the emirate. […]
A few days back, Sshura Khan was seen outside a clinic in Mumbai, and sharp-eyed social media users noticed what looked like a baby bump, leading to rumours about her pregnancy. Recently, in an interview with the Times of India, Bollywood actor Arbaaz Khan confirmed that the couple is expecting and expressed his joy about […]
Shubman Gill (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: India’s decision to hand over the Test captaincy to 25-year-old Shubman Gill for the upcoming five-match series against England has earned high praise from former cricketers Robin Uthappa and Gary Kirsten. With Rohit Sharma announcing his retirement from the longest format, Gill has been entrusted with leading a new-look […]
Bengaluru-based tech-death/prog metal band Ksetravid | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement After a moderately successful crowdfunding campaign last year, Bengaluru-based tech-death/prog metal band, Ksetravid, have been quietly plotting the release of their debut album, God Playing Dice. Now, the band comprising vocalist Siddhanth Sarkar, guitarist Pritam Middey, drummer Nikhil Rajkumar and bassist Arunav Bhattacharjee will preview […]
Kamal Haasan and Silambarasan T R in ‘Thug Life’. | Photo Credit: RKFI/YouTube Thug Life, starring Kamal Haasan and Mani Ratnam, is experiencing a disappointing run in theatres. The film, which released in India in 4917 screens, is reported to have lost half its shows in less than seven days. Reportedly made on a whopping […]
A recent report by Mid-Day created a buzz in Bollywood circles by claiming that Vicky Kaushal is in talks to join Yash Raj Films’ (YRF) celebrated Spy Universe. According to the report, the makers approached Kaushal following his acclaimed performance in Chhaava, where he was hailed for his action chops. Vicky Kaushal joining YRF’s Spy […]
