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‘Ramayana’: Ramlila Body demands special screening before release, threatens to protest if ‘Ignored’, calls Ranbir Kapoor’s portrayal ‘weak’ |

Shri Ramlila Mahasangh has demanded a special pre-release screening of Ranbir Kapoor’s ‘Ramayana’, calling his portrayal of Lord Ram “weak” and flagging Lanka’s depiction as concerning. It warned of protests if ignored, citing ‘Adipurush’s failure. Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, the Rs 4,000-crore two-part epic also stars Sai Pallavi, Sunny Deol and Yash, releasing Diwali 2026….

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Scientists surveyed Turkey’s Mount Ararat glacier for the first time above 5,000 metres; the data will guide an attempt to recover its first ice core

The research team at 5,050 metres altitude (University of Munster photo) The glacier on Mount Ararat, Turkey’s highest mountain, has been surveyed for the first time as scientists race to study its shrinking ice before more evidence is lost.Researchers believe the shrinking glacier could preserve valuable information about both climate change and human history. While…

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Natalia Dontcheva Death News: Natalia Dontcheva passes away at 56; stepson Hugo Selignac pens emotional tribute; ‘You were our foundation’ | English Movie News

Natalia Dontcheva passes away at 56; stepson Hugo Selignac pens emotional tribute; ‘You were our foundation’ Bulgarian-born actress Natalia Dontcheva, known for her work in French cinema and television, has passed away at the age of 56 following a prolonged illness. Best remembered by many viewers for appearing in the French adaptation of ‘Doc Martin’,…

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CWG 2026: Glasgow restaurant deletes Instagram account after Lovlina Borgohain flags ‘incorrect map’ of India | Commonwealth Games News

NEW DELHI: A Glasgow-based Indian restaurant deleted its Instagram account after Olympic medallist Lovlina Borgohain pointed out that its logo and napkins showed an incorrect map of India. The incident happened after the Indian boxing team visited Mister Singh’s India – The Home of Curry to celebrate its historic Commonwealth Games 2026 campaign. India finished…

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Researchers tracked wildfires from 1984 to 2022; a Pacific trend added 22% to US Southwest drying-related burned area but reduced eastern Australia’s by about 19%

Representative Image (AI-generated) A long-term shift in the tropical Pacific Ocean has played contrasting roles in wildfire activity on opposite sides of the world, amplifying fire-prone conditions in the southwestern United States while easing them in eastern Australia. According to a new study published in the journal Nature Communications, the Pacific Ocean pattern increased drying-related…

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Farhan Akhtar opts out of ‘Lalkaara’; Sidhant Gupta comes on board for Aamir Khan’s sports drama – Reports |

Farhan Akhtar opts out of ‘Lalkaara’; Sidhant Gupta comes on board for Aamir Khan’s sports drama – Reports A major casting update has emerged from ‘Lalkaara’, the upcoming sports drama that reunites Aamir Khan and director Ashutosh Gowariker after the success of ‘Lagaan’. Actor Farhan Akhtar, who was originally attached to the project, has reportedly…

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Parliament panel to meet social media platforms over online safety, privacy | India News

Parliament panel summons social media platforms at 4 pm NEW DELHI: The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Communications and Information Technology will meet representatives of major social media platforms, including Meta, X, Snapchat and Google on Monday to discuss online safety, user privacy and compliance with government rules.The meeting, scheduled for 4 pm, will focus on…

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Connecticut student Raji Doshi, 12, designed an algae and calcium system to reduce ocean acidity; she is now competing for a $25,000 science prize

Raji Doshi (Image Credit: Young Scientist Lab) A 12-year-old student from Connecticut is drawing attention for tackling one of the world’s biggest environmental challenges with an innovative science project. According to the Young Scientist Lab, Raji Doshi designed a project that proposes using algae and natural calcium (aragonite) buffers to help reduce CO₂-driven ocean acidification….

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Jennifer Lopez recreates Madonna’s ‘Like a Virgin’ music video in Venice: ‘I had to do it…’ |

Jennifer Lopez recreates ‘Like a Virgin’ in Venice. (Image Credits: Instagram) Jennifer Lopez honoured the Queen of Pop in her new video from Venice, channelling her inner Madonna. The 57-year-old shared a lively video of herself reciting the 67-year-old’s hit track ‘Like a Virgin’ while traversing the canal under the bridge. Recreating the iconic music…

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