R Ashwin and Sanjay Manjrekar (Agency Image) Ravichandran Ashwin has opened up about the criticism he faced early in his international career, recalling how a strongly worded assessment from former India batter Sanjay Manjrekar left him angry and hurt after a difficult tour of Australia. Ashwin’s struggles came during India’s 2011-12 tour of Australia, where…
File photo: South Korean President Lee Jae Myung South Korean President Lee Jae Myung on Tuesday called for stronger independent defence capabilities while defending annual civil-defence exercises held alongside joint US-South Korea military drills, saying they are defensive and not intended to threaten North Korea.Lee’s remarks came a day after US President Donald Trump instructed…
Shah Rukh Khan‘s famous Mumbai bungalow, Mannat, made headlines for an unusual reason after two snakes were reportedly spotted on the property’s lawn. The reptiles were noticed on August 17, following which a rescue team was called in to safely handle the situation. Shah Rukh Khan’s Mannat: One snake rescued, identified as Dhaman According to…
A Florida neighbourhood dispute over dog poop allegedly spiralled into a bizarre confrontation involving thrown feces, a physical fight and a child’s metal scooter. Trey Decloedt, 35, was arrested by Lake County Sheriff’s deputies on August 8 after an altercation with his neighbour in Leesburg, Florida, according to reports citing the arrest affidavit. The dispute…
A 5,000-year-old Japanese pot preserved in New York has a rim that looks like rising flames, showcasing Jōmon craftsmanship (PC: The Met) A striking clay vessel from ancient Japan appears as flames are rising from its rim. Known as the ‘Flame-Style’ deep pot, or Kaen doki, the vessel dates to the Middle Jōmon period, between…
A juvenile and an adult Black Drongo perch on a tree branch (ANI Photo) In 1935, the Japanese South Seas Development Company made a decision that would have repercussions for Mariana Islands’ ecosystems for nearly 100 years. In search of a natural method for controlling agricultural pests, they imported black drongos (Dicrurus macrocercus) from Taiwan…
Arun Vijay is recognized for his hard work and dedication when assigned an acting task, especially one requiring physical activity. The actor suffered an injury while working on his upcoming Tamil action film ‘Irulan.’ The setback occurred during an action sequence, but Arun Vijay has started his recovery process and remains determined to return to…
Man with China links held for Rs 1,071 crore cyber fraud across 1,090 cases. Photo credit: IANS NEW DELHI: The Gujarat CID has arrested a 25-year-old man from Assam who allegedly masterminded 1,090 cybercrime cases involving Rs 1,071.5 crore across India and maintained links with China-based criminals.The accused, Rafiqul Alam, was arrested by the CID’s…
Spain’s Environment Ministry has ordered an investigation into the likely shooting of a rare Iberian orca that was filmed swimming with wounds to its dorsal fin, Deputy Prime Minister Sara Aagesen said on Friday. “The oldest orca in the Strait of Gibraltar has appeared with marks compatible with pellets” fired from a shotgun this week,…
When Brad Pitt went to Varanasi for a shoot, howwver, ended up falling in love with the country and its culture. (Instagram) Over the years, actor Brad Pitt has travelled around quite a bit for his movies and other projects. The star even came to India during the filming of one of his most popular…