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Nag Ashwin remembers Singeetham Srinivasa Rao’s creative spirit after his passing, reveals how the late veteran filmmaker had planned a film titled ‘A fruit cuts the knife’ |

Picture Credit: YouTube Screengrab Legendary filmmaker Singeetham Srinivasa Rao‘s death at the age of 94 has left the Indian film fraternity mourning the loss of one of its most inventive storytellers. Among those remembering the veteran director is filmmaker Nag Ashwin, who produced Singeetham’s final directorial venture, Sing Geetham. In a personal tribute, Nag has…

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Asian Games: Olympic Council of Asia cites 54 world records to declare Aichi-Nagoya Games a success despite chaos | Asian Games 2026 News

Ri Song Gum of North Korea had a sweep of world records at 49kg on 94-121-215. (AP Photo) The Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) has defended the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games as a success, pointing to 54 world records, strong viewership and a nearly 20% increase in revenue despite persistent logistical problems that marred the…

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In 2012, a retired FBI agent began searching for ‘lost’ apples; more than a decade later, his mission has helped rediscover 30 forgotten varieties across the Pacific Northwest

Retired FBI agent Dave Benscoter turned his retirement into a mission to find ‘lost’ apples. (Photo: Dave Benscoter) Retirement from the FBI gave Washington native Dave Benscoter plenty of time on his hands in 2012. Little did he know that a routine day of yard work would eventually lead him on a more than decade-long…

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How some Indian handloom traditions are slowly disappearing

Traditionally associated with West Bengal, the Garad-Korial silk saree is known for its natural white or off-white base and deep red borders and motifs. The red-and-white palette has strong associations with Bengali rituals and ceremonies, including Durga Puja, and the saree is also traditionally worn at weddings.While festive Indian fashion often gravitates towards heavier embellishment,…

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In 2026, Verity’s real-life home is a striking 1960s New York residence with dramatic architecture and unsettling interiors |

In 2026, Verity’s real-life home is a striking 1960s New York residence (PhotoCredit: Architectural Digest) The house at the centre of Verity may look like a secluded Vermont residence, but the striking property seen throughout the film is actually in Armonk, New York. Known as Beckoning Path, the midcentury-modern home became the fictional Crawford family’s…

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A Texas city will pay at least $175,000 after the SpaceX site it owns pumped 128 million gallons of groundwater above permitted limits over three years; the settlement includes monitoring payments for 25 years | World News

A Texas city will pay at least $175,000 after the SpaceX site it owns pumped 128 million gallons of groundwater above permitted limits over three years; the settlement includes monitoring payments for 25 years/Image: Facebook City of McGregor A groundwater dispute involving SpaceX’s sprawling Texas operations has left the city of McGregor facing at least…

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Quote of the day by Cher: ‘Never give up on your dream, no matter what happens. Live it,’ a powerful life lesson on perseverance, patience, and never giving up |

Quote of the day by Cher: ‘Never give up on your dream, no matter what happens. Live it,’  a powerful life lesson on perseverance, patience, and never giving up(Image Credit: @cher on Instagram) Some names need no introduction, and Cher is one of these. Counted among the top stars of the industry, Cher was a…

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Sharad Sagar: “The Bihari in me said, ‘I’ll come back when your President invites me’”: When Sharad Sagar left US to work in India, people laughed, but he manifested the future

Sagar was invited to Obama’s South by South Lawn gathering at the White House in 2016 When Sharad Vivek Sagar was finishing his education in the US and preparing to return to Bihar, some of his American friends could not understand his decision. Why leave behind the possibility of a well-paid job, a Manhattan high-rise…

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Jackie Shroff reveals other actors refused to play Chunnilal in Aishwarya Rai starrer ‘Devdas’ because Shah Rukh Khan was the lead: ‘Madhuri Dixit ji is there and I am the king of her character’s brothel, why shouldn’t I sit there?’ |

Jackie Shroff says nobody wanted the Chunnilal role in ‘Devdas’; reveals why he said yes: ‘When nobody accepts the role, they come to me’ Jackie Shroff has recalled how he came to play Chunnilal in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s ‘Devdas’, revealing that several actors had reportedly turned down the part because Shah Rukh Khan’s titular character…

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