Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap has never shied away from calling out the power dynamics that shape Hindi cinema, often pointing out how quick Bollywood can be to fold under pressure from those who hold influence. Recently, he drew a comparison between Bollywood and the South film industry, sharing his take on why the latter tends to…
Take a walk inside most Indian kitchens a generation ago, and you would have found vinegar, lemon peels, and neem leaves doing the job that a dozen branded sprays do today.But somewhere along the way, that habit faded, replaced by spray bottles of chemical cleaners promising instant shine and stronger fragrance. But recently, this organic…
A child’s mistakes, marks, behaviour, or appearance should not become entertainment for a room full of people. Saying things such as “He is terrible at math” or “She never listens to me” in front of relatives may embarrass the child and damage their trust in the parent. If there is something you need to discuss…
Daily Numerology Prediction for August 15, 2026: August 15 carries the warm, protective vibration of Number 6, encouraging nurturing, responsibility, and harmony with Universal Number 6 reinforcing this energy, making it a day strongly shaped by love, duty, and the care we offer to those closest to us (AI Image) Number 1 – Beginning with…
Who is Andrew Wilson? Inside his heated debate with Candace Owens over Charlie Kirk Candace Owens and Andrew Wilson faced off on the PBD Podcast over claims surrounding Charlie Kirk’s killing. The debate focused on Owens’ theories, including whether Israel played a role and whether Tyler Robinson was responsible. No official winner was declared, but…
Sunil Gavaskar. (BCCI Photo) Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar has questioned India’s approach to player fitness after a series of injuries left several key players on the sidelines, while defending the physios at the BCCI‘s Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru.Jasprit Bumrah, Sai Sudharsan, Washington Sundar, Hardik Pandya, Nitish Kumar Reddy and Harshit Rana are…
Social media is changing in 2026 Social media has a funny way of making yesterday’s big thing feel ancient within a few weeks.One month, everyone is obsessed with a particular audio. The next, nobody remembers it. A new photo format appears, creators copy it, brands jump on it, and suddenly your entire feed looks the…
Success is often judged differently depending on where a person is standing. Someone who continues to grow, think differently or pursue an ambitious goal may appear increasingly distant to people who do not share the same vision. German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche captured this idea in the striking line, “The higher we soar, the smaller we…
The Grammy-nominated singer was brought back to her hometown in Swansea for her final rites from Faro, Portugal, where she passed away after complications from emergency surgery. Image credit (Bonnie Tyler Instagram) Veteran icon Bonnie Tyler, who was best known for her songs like ‘Total Eclipse of the Heart’ and ‘Holding Out for a Hero,’…
The fossil of Arctobatrachus urdensis as documented in 1948 (A–C), its skull as it appears today (D), and a reconstructed illustration (E). Scale bar: 10 cm. Credit: Schoch et al., 2026. Nearly 80 years ago, a British expedition discovered the battered remains of a giant fossil on the peak of an Arctic island. Unable to…
5 natural ways to keep lizards out of your home That quick, startled scramble when a lizard darts across the wall right as you walk into a room is a genuinely universal Indian household experience, and for a lot of people, it’s enough to make a cup of tea in the kitchen feel like a…
A powerful Gajakesari Yoga forms on August 17, influencing relationships significantly. This astrological event brings wisdom and emotional strength, focusing on connections. Libra and Aries will feel the relationship shifts most personally and strongly. Gemini and Capricorn may experience romance and partnership developments. Aquarius can anticipate hope and long-distance connections during this period. A powerful…
