Tropical forests that are known to be the lungs of our planet face another challenge as global warming forces them out of their climatic comfort zones. According to the study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS), millions of hectares of tropical forests experience temperatures that interfere with the process of…
Sam Neill’s family will honour the late actor’s wishes with a private funeral service, with no public memorial planned.Image credit (Instagram) The family of legendary actor Sam Neill has decided to honour the beloved star’s wishes by holding a private funeral service in New Zealand rather than organising a public memorial. The ‘Jurassic Park’ star…
Glimpses from England vs Argentina FIFA World Cup clashes over the years. (Reuters Photos) Despite coaches trying to downplay the bitter rivalry between Argentina and England, Albiceleste players were filmed celebrating their quarterfinal victory over Switzerland with traditional anti-English chants, as well as new chants promising a win “for the Malvinas, for Diego, and for…
National Award-winning Telugu superstar Allu Arjun has set social media ablaze following a highly cryptic online update from acclaimed Malayalam filmmaker and actor Basil Joseph. While official confirmation regarding a pan-India collaboration remains under wraps, the ‘Minnal Murali’ director recently shared a viral Instagram story featuring an “Icon” cap paired with a hit track from…
India is a land of temples; new, old and ancient, each with its own story, history, and timeless spiritual legacy. But ever heard of a temple where Muslims, too, come to offer their prayers and seek blessings? You read that right. Set atop a hill around 50 km from Pune in Maharashtra, there’s a historic…
Quote of the day by Epictetus A rude comment can ruin an otherwise good afternoon, replaying in your head long after the person who said it has moved on and forgotten it entirely. Epictetus, the Stoic philosopher, built an entire framework around exactly that gap. “Any person capable of angering you becomes your master,” the…
Aamir Khan responds to ‘love jihad’ controversy amid fatwa, says Gauri Spratt, Reena Dutta and Kiran Rao never changed their religion: ‘Life is getting more comical as time passes’ Aamir Khan has strongly refuted allegations labelling him the “brand ambassador of love jihad,” maintaining that religion has never influenced the marriages in his family. The…
Axar Patel plays a shot during 1st ODI against England. (ANI Photo) NEW DELHI: India all-rounder Axar Patel admitted he was guilty of trying to overhit the ball during the disastrous T20I series against England, saying a change in mindset and greater faith in timing helped him produce a match-winning all-round performance in the opening…
‘Jailer 2’ actress Anna Rajan has now broken her silence after she was allegedly targeted with online harassment involving a morphed image shared on Instagram. The Malayalam actress released a statement on the issue, saying some people deliberately distorted an obscene picture of her to defame her. Anna Rajan declared that it is a very…
When people speak about Dr APJ Abdul Kalam, they often focus on the scientist who helped shape India’s missile programme or the President who inspired millions of young minds. But long before he became the “People’s President,” he was a young boy growing up in the temple town of Rameswaram, learning life lessons from two…