Pak minister’s throat-cut gesture to Afghan journalist Pakistan defence minister Khawaja Asif has faced criticism on social media over a threat-like gesture he made towards an Afghan woman journalist who questioned him about Pakistan’s ties with the Taliban and its response to the treatment of Afghan women.The incident took place on the sidelines of the…
Reindeer eyes undergo a striking seasonal change that helps them cope with the unusual light of the Arctic winter. During summer, the reflective layer behind the retina, known as the tapetum lucidum, has a gold-turquoise colour. In winter, it becomes deep blue, matching the extremely blue twilight that lasts for many hours at high latitudes….
Tamil movies have a great legacy of unforgettable films, even many years after they were screened. Some films are famous for great acting, some for storytelling skills, and others for their music and characters. Below you will find five great Tamil films that are still mentioned today. ‘Mullum Malarum’: Rajinikanth’s career-defining classic Directed by J….
Digital demand can surge faster than physical infrastructure can adapt. Tourism brings people, places, and cultures closer. It creates opportunities for communities, supports livelihoods, and contributes significantly to economic development. Globally, travel and tourism contributed $10.9 trillion, or 10% of global GDP, in 2024, supporting 357 million jobs and generating $1.9 trillion in international visitor…
Chinese president Xi Jinping and US president Donald Trump US President Donald Trump sought to play down Taiwan as a major point of friction with China after his summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping, saying the two leaders did not discuss the issue in detail despite it being one of the most sensitive flashpoints in…
Nani starrer ‘The Paradise’ opened strongly at the box office and became the actor’s biggest opener yet. The film crossed the Rs 75 crore mark on its first day. However, it later received a mixed response from audiences, which led to a slight decline in its collections. Despite the drop, the film is recording decent…
All you need to know about Sting’s Rainforest Fund, which he started in 1989 to fulfill a promise. (Instagram) In 1989, famed musician Sting and Trudie Styler, along with Dr. Franca Sciuto, backed a rainforest foundation following a promise they made to an indigenous chief, Chief Raoni of the Kayapó tribe. The foundation was made…
DHS has dismissed a report that ICE officers were instructed to stop arresting illegal migrants who have no criminal convictions. The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has dismissed a report that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers were instructed to stop arresting illegal migrants who have no criminal convictions or pending charges, saying “no…
PC: Philadelphia Water Department, Workers replacing a water main on Philadelphia’s Spruce Street in 2017 uncovered wooden water mains dating back to the early 19th century. The pipes were found during excavation along the 900 block of Spruce Street on 3 May, and research by Adam Levine, PWD’s historical consultant, indicates the main was most…
‘Hanuman Ansh’, directed by Vishal Chaturvedi, shows no signs of winding down even eight weeks after its theatrical release. Unlike most films that see a steep drop-off in collections within the first two weeks, this spiritual drama has managed to hold its ground with remarkable consistency. That momentum was on full display over the weekend,…