Bangladeshi writer Taslima Nasreen (ANI) NEW DELHI: Exiled Bangladeshi writer and activist Taslima Nasreen returned to Kolkata on Friday, marking her first public visit to the city in nearly two decades after being forced to leave amid protests over her memoir “Dwikhandito”.Describing her return as an emotional homecoming, Nasreen said coming back to Kolkata felt…
Image credit: A Current Affair Residents of a Sydney suburb are trying to solve an unusual mystery after an unidentified man allegedly spent the past two years scattering birdseed on local streets in the middle of the night, attracting large flocks of native birds and leaving neighbours to deal with noise, bird droppings and property…
Adil Hussain, an actor for 40+ years, has never chased fame. He urged stars to support indie films, citing Vijay Sethupathi and Brad Pitt. He recalled running away from home in Assam to become an actor. He once considered activism but realised acting spreads empathy. He clarified he’s not a “political actor,” just an artist….
The Oscar-winning actor believes genuine self-love is reflected through disciplined choices that protect your future, not just your present comfort.Image credit (Instagram) Will Smith has always been someone who speaks from a place of lived experience rather than borrowed wisdom. The man who built one of the most remarkable careers in entertainment history, from a…
Commonwealth Games 2026 Day 9 Live: Friday promises to be one of India’s busiest and most significant days at the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow, with medal opportunities spread across athletics, boxing, judo, cycling and bowls. The spotlight will firmly be on Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra, who returns for the men’s javelin throw final after…
Sophia Laforteza drew mixed reactions after vacation photos emerged shortly after she missed KATSEYE’s festival performance due to illness.Image credit (Instagram) Sophia Laforteza, a member of the girl group KATSEYE, faced significant online backlash after missing the group’s performance at the Hinterland Music Festival while citing illness, only to have vacation photographs surface showing her…
NEW DELHI: Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Friday stepped up the Opposition’s attack on the Centre, alleging that the government had gone back on its assurance not to act against students after they withdrew their July 20 ‘Sansad Chalo’ protest.Accusing the government of pursuing a ‘vendetta’ by filing FIRs and detaining students, Kharge demanded that…
A lone hiker suffering from heat exhaustion on a steep forest trail in the Adirondack Mountains. New York Forest Rangers responded to a string of emergencies across the Adirondack backcountry in June. Most of these rescues were cases of dehydrated hikers during the hot weather.The rescues took place in Essex, Hamilton and Washington counties between…
Image Credit: Getty Images Lithium is of utmost importance for modern technology. It is powering the smartphones and the huge fleet of electric vehicles. As the world is shifting towards clean energy, the demand for lithium is also increasing quickly, which is placing a huge pressure on land-based mining. However, researchers at Texas A&M University…
Teagan Croft and Milo Manheim lead Disney’s live-action adaptation as Rapunzel and Flynn Rider, with the film targeting a 2028 theatrical release.Image credit (Instagram) Disney’s live-action ‘Tangled’ has officially moved from script to set, and fans are getting their first real look at how the beloved fairy tale is being brought to life. Filming began…