Japanese avant-garde artist Yayoi Kusama, wearing a bright red wig and a Louis Vuitton polka dot scarf, speaks during an interview at her studio in Tokyo, on Aug. 1, 2012. (Photo: AP) Yayoi Kusama, Japanese contemporary art icon known for her polka dots, died on August 14 at a hospital in Tokyo, her studio said…
People across the world have been saddened by the tragic news of the devastating flood in Nepal. Several celebrities have voiced concern for the afflicted. Tamil actor Silambarasan TR also took to social media to post a heartfelt message for the victims and families coping with the disaster. The floods which are said to have…
Sri Lanka’s Sonal Dinusha (PTI Photo) Sonal Dinusha continued his impressive run against India by registering his fourth consecutive fifty-plus score in Test cricket on Thursday, putting his name alongside some of the game’s most celebrated batters.The Sri Lankan left-hander reached the landmark during the final day of the second Test in Colombo, where his…
Ten Nile crocodiles have hatched without artificial incubation. (Representative Image: @StAugGatorFarm) Ten Nile crocodiles have hatched entirely under natural conditions at a wildlife park in southeastern France for the first time, without any human intervention or artificial incubation, after prolonged summer heat kept their nest warm enough for the eggs to develop.The hatchlings emerged at…
Toxic Day 2 box office collection (Image Credits IMDb) Yash-starrer ‘Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups’ has begun its theatrical run on a spectacular note. The Geetu Mohandas directorial crossed the Rs. 100 crore mark in India on its opening day, setting up strong expectations for its first weekend. As the film enters Day 2,…
A 9-year-old boy from Washington has become an unlikely social media sensation thanks to a childhood hobby that is anything but ordinary. Known online as “The Toilet Kid”, Damian has developed a fascination with toilets, toilet seats and household appliances, turning his interest into a hands-on backyard project. Rather than simply collecting unusual objects, Damian…
National Award-winning actress Manasi Parekh has been in the spotlight after her Kailash Mansarovar pilgrimage coincided with reports of flash flooding in Tibet. The actress has been sharing moments from her spiritual journey on social media. She has also provided an update about her whereabouts amid the situation involving several pilgrims in the region.Manasi Parekh…
Starlink used for communications in Ukraine ultimately became deeply integrated into its military operations Elon Musk received Ukraine’s Order of Freedom, one of the country’s highest state honours, from President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Wednesday for his “outstanding personal merits” in protecting human life and freedom and strengthening ties with the United States.The award recognises Musk’s…
Legendary actor Amitabh Bachchan isn’t just known for his larger-than-life aura onscreen but also for his wit and sense of humour off-screen which is visible as he interacts with contestants on ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati’. He once again turned a light-hearted conversation into an entertaining life lesson. While interacting with a contestant, the veteran actor praised…
A pair of ornamental swans bought for a private pond in Montana in the 1960s eventually became the starting point for a very different kind of wildlife story. By the late 1970s, the flock in Paradise Valley had grown to 120, drawing the attention of Yellowstone National Park officials concerned about possible competition with native…