The first half of 2026 has been a bittersweet journey for South Indian cinema. While the industry continues to break box office records, it has also weathered the devastating loss of some of its most brilliant creative minds. From master storytellers who redefined rural cinema to unmatched comic geniuses, the Indian film fraternity has bid…
A name that represents peace is more than just beautiful; it carries a wish for a child’s future. While a name doesn’t determine personality, meaningful names often reflect the values parents hope to nurture as their children grow. Whether inspired by ancient languages, mythology, or cultural traditions, names associated with peace and calmness remind us…
Veteran lyricist Vairamuthu has made an emotional appeal to the Tamil Nadu government, requesting that a memorial be built in honour of legendary filmmaker Bharathiraja. The acclaimed director, fondly known as “Iyakkunar Imayam,” passed away on June 10 after battling age-related health woes. He was laid to rest with full state honours at his native…
Zimbabwe cricket team (X-Zimbabwe cricket) Zimbabwe created history on Tuesday by recording the biggest victory in their Test cricket history, defeating Bangladesh by an innings and 85 runs in the one-off Test at the Harare Sports Club. Led by Richard Ngarava, the hosts produced a commanding all-round performance to outplay Bangladesh in every department and…
Angelina Jolie makes a rare comment about not dating anyone since her divorce from Brad Pitt. Ever since Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt filed for divorce, one of the biggest questions at hand has always been about their dating life. While much is known about Pitt’s partner, Ines de Ramon, Jolie has mostly kept quiet…
Sayuri Dalvi with her son Vihaan. (Image Courtesy: Instagram/@savitales_) There are some sentences that stay with a parent forever. For Mumbai-based Sayuri Dalvi, one of those came when her son, Vihaan, was still very young. After being diagnosed with autism as a toddler, she was repeatedly told that he would never be able to live…
Alice Walker (Image: Wikipedia) How often do we decide we can’t do something before we’ve even tried? We tell ourselves we have no say, no influence, no real choice, and so we stay quiet, stay put, and let things happen to us. The author and activist Alice Walker put her finger on this exactly. The…
Law Roach reveals Zendaya’s real wedding dress was better than AI-generated images. Image Credits: Instagram Zendaya and Tom Holland, Hollywood’s discreet couple, have refrained from confirming their wedding publicly, despite AI-generated pictures surfacing on the internet. Now, the 29-year-old’s longtime fashion stylist, Law Roach, also does not wish to associate with the fake images. The…
Director Mani Ratnam is all set to reunite with Vijay Sethupathi for an exciting new project after their successful collaboration in ‘Chekka Chivantha Vaanam.’ The upcoming film, which also stars Sai Pallavi in the female lead, has already generated huge interest among cinema lovers. Backed jointly by leading production houses, the yet-to-be-titled film will feature…
Nature’s ingenuity shines with the Megapode, a chicken-sized bird that bypasses traditional incubation. Males meticulously construct heat-generating mounds from vegetation, burying eggs to hatch. Once free, chicks are entirely independent, fending for themselves from day one. This remarkable survival strategy, however, hasn’t protected over half of the species from endangerment, primarily due to their prized…