Until a goofy-looking German working in a Swiss patent office came around, all of us took an Englishman’s word for how the universe functioned. The received wisdom was that time flew linearly at the same pace for everyone and space was a grand stage that stood still. But then the patent clerk showed that not…
Now there’s a $200k reward to stop this tiny water problem that could cost billions. Image credit – Wikimedia Boaters arriving at lakes across California may not notice anything unusual. However, this often overlooked boating habit has been posing a major threat across US lakes. Water managers are focused on a problem that is nearly…
‘Maa Inti Bangaaram’ box office day 6; Samantha Ruth Prabhu’s film crosses Rs 55 crore worldwide; Actress announces maternity break Samantha Ruth Prabhu’s latest film ‘Maa Inti Bangaaram’ continued its theatrical journey on Day 6 with a respectable performance at the box office.According to Sacnilk, the film earned Rs 2.50 crore in India net collections…
R Sai Kishore (PTI Photo) India left-arm spinner R. Sai Kishore has signed for Gloucestershire County Cricket Club for the final six matches of the 2026 County Championship season. The 29-year-old will be available from Gloucestershire’s match against Worcestershire County Cricket Club at Cheltenham on August 20. Kishore previously impressed during a stint with Surrey…
An Indian national was arrested in Nepal’s Lumbini Province on Monday after police allegedly recovered narcotic drugs concealed inside his undergarments, according to Nepal Police.The arrested individual was identified as Mohmad Rijwan, 40, a resident of Uttar Pradesh in India. He was detained during a security check in Nepalgunj Sub-metropolitan City, police said in a…
Free navigation in Hormuz essential: PM Modi to Iran President Masoud Pezeshkian NEW DELHI: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian briefed PM Modi about the recent developments in West Asia and the way forward in a phone call, said the Indian govt. On X, Modi said he reiterated the importance of freedom of navigation in the Strait…
Long before concrete and steel arrived in the Philippines, Filipino communities had already worked out how to live comfortably in a hot, humid and flood-prone archipelago; they simply raised their houses off the ground. The bahay kubo, or nipa hut, is the clearest example, a small home built from bamboo, wood and thatched nipa palm…
Melanie Griffith isn’t one to mince words, especially when it comes to her daughter Dakota Johnson’s love life. Asked what she thinks about Dakota’s new relationship with singer Role Model (aka Tucker Pillsbury), Melanie just said, “Fabulous.” That’s it. One word, but it says plenty. Melanie Griffith’s one-word reaction to her daughter’s relationship: What happened?…
Jaafar Jackson’s portrayal of his uncle Michael Jackson has helped ‘Michael’ become the first biopic to cross the $1 billion mark worldwide.Image credit (Instagram) The biopic ‘Michael’ starring Jaafar Jackson in his debut as his real-life uncle Michael Jackson is now set to surpass $1 billion in global ticket sales, becoming the first biopic to…
Asmongold responded harshly after Nina Lin blamed him and his viewers for a situation that allegedly led to her spending a night in jail over unscanned $4 scissors. During a livestream, Nina suggested an Asmongold viewer reported her to police. Asmongold mocked her claims, called the incident “stupid,” and predicted she would “end up in…