Donkeys are more than just packs of animals and load carriers; these herbivores have the capacity to contribute more to the environment than most humans. Over four decades ago, authorities in Israel released 28 wild donkeys into the Ramon Crater, an extremely arid area of Israel’s Negev Desert. The animals’ daily habits completely transformed the…
Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan’s ‘Haiwaan’, directed by Priyadarshan, has opened to considerable anticipation at the box office. The film, which sees the leading men reuniting on-screen again after nearly two decades, opened in theatres on Friday, September 11.According to early box office estimates, the film was off to a slow start, recording an…
Long before the trade tariffs, barriers and diplomatic tensions between the US and Canada, there was a time when thousands of Americans found unexpected refuge in a tiny Canadian town after 9/11. On September 11, 2001, residents of a small Canadian town thousands of miles from New York suddenly found themselves caring for thousands of…
Ramanand Sagar’s grandson Shiv Sagar reveals special Karjat Ram temple connection amid 1987 classic Ramayan documentary release (Image Credits IMDb) Ramanand Sagar’s iconic 1987 television series ‘Ramayan’ is set to be revisited in a new 60-minute documentary helmed by his grandson Shiv Sagar. The documentary will feature unseen footage, behind-the-scenes anecdotes, retakes and interviews with…
KOLKATA: Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s influence on Jharkhand cricket has never needed an official designation. Even after stepping away from the domestic cricket long ago, the former India captain continues to leave his imprint quietly, helping shape a young generation that is now beginning to make its presence felt at the highest domestic level across formats.East…
‘One small mistake can cost you dearly’_ AR Rahman. AR Rahman has lent his voice to a public campaign aimed at fighting cybercrime. The Oscar-winning musician released a special video message following an appeal from Sukma Police in Chhattisgarh. The initiative seeks to make people more cautious while using digital platforms. Sukma Police shared AR…
Saim Ayub and Virender Sehwag (Image credit: Agencies) Former England captain Nasser Hussain has slammed Pakistan’s decision to bring Saim Ayub into the Test team straight from the Caribbean Premier League (CPL), saying the young batter “shouldn’t be here”.Ayub’s return to the Pakistan Test team ended in a nightmare as he was dismissed for a…
In 1976, as the United States celebrated its bicentennial, residents of Warren, Vermont, decided to leave a message for the future. They filled a time capsule with objects that reflected everyday life, local humour and the era’s changing culture, then buried it beneath the town. Among the contents were a joint, a garter belt and…
“Legacy of our ancestors…”: CM Pushkar Singh Dhami hails Rudrapur’s transformative growth at Punjabi Gaurav Sammelan Uttarakhand chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Thursday lauded the pioneering legacy and transformative contributions of the ancestors and various communities in turning Rudrapur into a vibrant industrial hub and the granary of the nation.Speaking at the Punjabi Gaurav Sammelan…
India’s Mohammed Siraj (PTI Photo) Mohammed Siraj believes a two-month break from competitive cricket was behind the loss of pace and rhythm that affected him during India’s recent Test tour of Sri Lanka.The India pacer, however, feels his stint in the Duleep Trophy has helped him rediscover the rhythm he needs before another international season…