When people imagine pirates, a few familiar images instantly come to mind – a tricorn hat, a wooden leg, a hook for a hand, a parrot on the shoulder and of course, an eye patch. While many assume pirates wore eye patches because they had lost an eye during battles, historians suggest there may be…
The No. 10 jersey worn by Brazil great Pelé in the 1958 FIFA World Cup final has been sold for $4.9 million, auction house Sotheby’s said on Thursday.Pelé, who died in 2022, was just 17 years old when he scored twice in Brazil’s 5-2 victory over hosts Sweden in the World Cup final at Rasunda…
Did Sonam Wangchuk inspire Rancho in ‘3 Idiots’? Aamir Khan says no, while Rajkumar Hirani and Vidhu Vinod Chopra share different stories The renewed spotlight on ‘3 Idiots’ has revived one of Bollywood’s longest-running debates: who was the real inspiration behind Rancho, the film’s iconic protagonist? While many have linked the character to a well-known…
L-R: Lionel Messi; US President Donald Trump and Argentina President Javier Milei (AP Photos) Argentine President Javier Milei will not be in the stands for Sunday’s FIFA World Cup final against Spain despite invitations to join US President Donald Trump and FIFA president Gianni Infantino in New Jersey. Instead, Milei says he will remain at…
NEW DELHI: Pakistan star all-rounder Mohammad Nawaz has been suspended for three months after failing a dope test during the T20 World Cup earlier this year. The International Cricket Council (ICC) announced the decision on Friday, saying the positive test was linked to a “substance of abuse” that was not related to improving sporting performance.However,…
The Burmese python is one of the most well-known snakes moving in a straight line. Rather than pushing its body from side to side, it glides forward, lifting and pulling sections of its belly scales in turn. As Burmese pythons are among the biggest snakes worldwide, this method of movement helps them move quietly and…
Lynn Marie Zamora stabs friend after he refused to let her drink beer in Uber. A 32-year-old Florida woman has been arrested after allegedly stabbing her friend with a pair of scissors during an Uber ride following an argument over drinking beer inside the vehicle, according to arrest records.The incident took place on Monday after…
Veteran actress Zarina Wahab is celebrating her birthday today. While she has earned immense love for her performances on screen, her personal life has frequently drawn public attention. Married to actor Aditya Pancholi and mother to actor Sooraj Pancholi, Zarina has often spoken candidly about her marriage, including the rumours surrounding Aditya’s alleged extramarital relationships.The…
ICC chief prosecutor Karim Khan An ICC staff member and a former colleague who have accused International Criminal Court Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan of sexual misconduct have spoken publicly about their allegations in televised interviews, days before member states vote on whether he should remain in office. In an interview with CNN’s Christiane Amanpour on…
Quote of the day by Meryl Streep: ‘Watch your thoughts, for they become words. Watch your words, for they become actions. Watch your actions, for they become habits. Watch your habits, for they become your character. And watch your character, for it becomes your destiny. What we think, we become.'(Image Credits: Instagram) Meryl Streep, the…