Tom Holland talks about his ‘biggest responsibility.'(Image Credits: Instagram) Tom Holland, the ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ star, has taken on the duty of being the iconic superhero of the generation – but the role comes with its own responsibilities. The 30-year-old opened up about the strings that come with being the famed Marvel character, and…
Female birds have shorter lifespans than male birds, researchers find Female mammals usually live longer than males, but a 27-year study of North American birds has found the opposite pattern in birds.Researchers at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) analyzed more than 563,000 bird-banding records and found that adult female birds had a 12.4%…
Parents often try to make their children perform better in every task they encounter. However, amidst all this, sometimes parents miss one important life skill. Teaching kids what healthy friendships look like is an important stage of growing up. This is because positive friendships are associated with confidence, competence, and healthy relationships.Here are five unhealthy…
Ketu’s transit in Magha Nakshatra on August 2, 2026, will bring major changes in pride, family roots, career direction, status and old karmic patterns. Magha is associated with ancestors, authority, tradition, royal energy, respect and inherited power. Ketu is detachment, truth, spiritual lessons, sudden separation, and hidden correction. This transit may strip away false confidence…
When Shannon Leah Fraser disappeared in Queensland’s tropical rainforest in September 2014, rescuers feared the worst. Search crews spent days combing dense vegetation around the Golden Hole swimming area near Mount Bartle Frere, Australia’s highest mountain on the mainland, before the official operation ended without success. More than two weeks later, however, Fraser emerged from…
India’s Preeti Pawar competes with Zambia’s Catherine Mwape in the Women’s 54kg Semi Final at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, Friday, July 31, 2026. (AP Photo) Indian boxer Preeti Pawar said the process of cutting weight before an important bout is difficult because athletes cannot eat properly, but added that it also motivates her…
For most of us, a loaf of bread isn’t complete without its golden-brown crust. That crisp outer layer is often seen as a sign of perfect baking, adding both flavour and texture. But in Japan, there’s a unique variety of bread that breaks this rule entirely. Known as white crust bread or mukashi pan in…
Quote of the day by Taylor Swift “My response to anything that happens, good or bad, is to keep making things.” — Taylor SwiftAcross nearly two decades, Taylor Swift has written songs inspired by heartbreak, friendship, criticism, public scrutiny and personal milestones, transforming private experiences into albums that have resonated with millions. Whether celebrating success…
There are several benefits associated with the use of plastic or polymer notes. (Image for representative purpose) In the coming months you may be holding a currency note made of plastic instead of paper! India has taken the first step towards introduction of plastic or polymer notes. The move revives a project that was first…
A recent Bharatanatyam performance by actor, choreographer, and filmmaker Prabhu Deva has become the centre of a heated online debate. The veteran dancer performed at an event in Chennai held to mark the 100th birth anniversary of Guru Sri Udupi Lakshmi Narayanan. The performance was hailed by many as a tribute to his guru but…
Tracking the Ghost of the Himalayas Spotting a snow leopard is mostly connected with a human’s luck. In your lifetime, if you have spotted one, it is proof that luck is on your side. Because in the wild language, it is the equivalent of finding a living myth! So now you can understand the rarity….
August has the rhythm of a tide. It advances, pulls back, and returns with fresh strength. As August begins, in the opening days you might remain tense because of some health-related troubles affecting your parents or some bitterness in your relationships. You may also experience mood swings. During these days, you can expect support from…
