Late on an autumn evening in 1938, many Americans settled down beside their radios expecting an ordinary night of entertainment. Radio had become the country’s most trusted source of news and information. Families relied on it for election results, breaking events and speeches from political leaders. That sense of trust created an unusual moment in…
A decade of forest regeneration in Indonesia’s Harapan Rainforest was linked to rising bird abundance, with 43.8% of bird species showing significant increases, according to a study published in Biological Conservation. Researchers surveyed birds between 2009–2011 and again in 2018, recording 187 species across the two periods. However, the study found evidence that trapping pressure…
The estate, once known as Villa Vittoriosa, became Ross’s Promise Land. Rapper Rick Ross bought former heavyweight boxing champion Evander Holyfield’s Georgia estate for $5.8 million in 2014. The property, near Fayetteville, had a 45,000-square-foot mansion with 109 rooms, 12 bedrooms and 21 bathrooms, according to Architectural Digest. Ross later expanded the estate by buying…
A Ukrainian drone company, SkyFall, demonstrates StarGate, an aerial medical evacuation drone designed to carry wounded soldiers from front-line positions, potentially saving lives where conventional rescue vehicles cannot reach NEW YORK/WASHINGTON: The order to limit a satellite system used by Ukraine for battlefield communications and drone operations came from inside the White House, according to…
The oldest definitive animal fossils date to around 574 million years ago, just before the dramatic diversification associated with the Cambrian Period. The animal kingdom may have started its journey on a much earlier Earth than scientists once thought. Long before recognisable creatures appeared in the fossil record, and perhaps before the planet was plunged…
R Madhavan may no longer see himself returning to the youthful romantic avatar that made him a star, but the actor is firmly against the notion that turning older means leaving romance behind. Reflecting on how his career has evolved, Madhavan said he is open to portraying mature and meaningful romantic relationships on screen.“I’m not…
Benchmark indices surged sharply on Wednesday, with investors turning bullish as easing oil prices and hopes of renewed US-Iran talks lifted sentiment across sectors.The BSE Sensex jumped 1,263.67 points, or 1.64%, to close at 78,111.24, after rising as much as 1,422.85 points, or 1.85%, during the session. The NSE Nifty climbed 388.65 points, or 1.63%,…
In a recent interview, director Zack Snyder disclosed that Christian Bale’s time as Batman was officially over, which is why he didn’t reprise the role in ‘Batman V Superman’. Snyder pointed out that any talks of Bale returning would only be plausible if his version of the caped crusader was still in action, not hanging…
18-year-old killer now faces death at 50 Christa Pike was 18 when she killed her classmate in a jealous rage and became one of the youngest women sentenced to death in the US.Now 50, Pike is scheduled to be executed on Wednesday, in what would be Tennessee’s first execution of a woman in 200 years.Pike…
Ravi Shashtri sends Chepauk crowd into frenzy (Screengrab) NEW DELHI: The atmosphere at Chepauk turned electric even before the first ball of the high-stakes IPL 2026 clash between Chennai Super Kings and Sunrisers Hyderabad was bowled, thanks to a classic moment involving former India coach Ravi Shastri and MS Dhoni.During the toss on Monday, Shastri…
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and actor Vijay was once again seen experiencing his incredible fan power when he appeared in public in Chennai. What should have been a routine visit turned into a massive gathering as hundreds of fans rushed to see him. Footage from the Metro stations has gone viral with excited fans cheering,…
Urvashi’s iconic ‘Achuvinte Amma’ scene gets a Vidya Balan TWIST; Keerthy Suresh, Anjali Menon and more react Bollywood actress Vidya Balan has delighted Malayalam cinema lovers with a heartfelt tribute to veteran actress Urvashi. The actor recreated the iconic ‘Kadukuvara’ scene from the 2005 Malayalam drama ‘Achuvinte Amma’.The Instagram reel has since gone viral across…
