In the late 19th century, a young seminarian battling a life-threatening bout of pneumonia made a promise that would eventually transform a small Iowa town into the home of one of the world’s largest man-made grottos. If he survived, Father Paul Matthias Dobberstein vowed to build a shrine in honour of the Virgin Mary. He…
Kangana Ranaut HITS BACK at people trolling Maithili Thakur for arriving in Rolls-Royce at Lalbaugcha Raja: ‘Some people a**** start to burn’ Kangana Ranaut has come out in support of young singing talent and Bihar MLA Maithili Thakur, who was trolled for visiting Mumbai’s Lalbaugcha Raja pandal in a luxury Rolls-Royce Cullinan. Kangana asked why…
Neena Gupta has a rather straightforward way of dealing with people who cross personal boundaries — she gives them a taste of their own medicine. The veteran actor recently opened up about how she responds to intrusive questions about marriage and unwanted comments about her appearance, revealing that she prefers blunt comebacks over letting such…
Seventy years can feel like a long enough stretch for an ecological experiment to settle into history, but the story of rabbits and a deliberately released virus keeps refusing to stay still. What began as a blunt attempt to rein in an exploding pest population has turned into something messier, almost reluctant in its persistence….
Hans Niemann and Ian Nepomniachtchi American chess grandmaster Hans Niemann has criticised Russia’s Ian Nepomniachtchi after the former world championship challenger questioned a move played by 14-year-old Canadian chess player Aaron Mendes during an online tournament.Niemann has called on FIDE, chess’s international governing body, to take action against players who make public accusations or suggestions…
Northeast Frontier Railway marks historic first with direct Container Freight Train to Nepal NEW DELHI: In a new chapter for India-Nepal rail connectivity, the first-ever direct commercial container freight train – carrying canola oil in 40 tank wagons – completed its journey from Kolkata Port to Biratnagar Customs Yard in Nepal last week.In a statement,…
Defence minister Rajnath Singh (ANI file photo) NEW DELHI: The BJP on Sunday launched a sharp attack on the Opposition, accusing it of running a “campaign of calumny” and “amplifying hostile propaganda” over India’s counterterror operation against Pakistan-backed terrorism under Operation Sindoor.Leading the party’s response, BJP IT cell chief Amit Malviya accused Opposition leaders of…
Spoiler alert: This article contains major spoilers for ‘Disclosure Day’, including details about Margaret’s powers, the alien device, the final broadcast, and what the alien tells her in the ending.‘Disclosure Day’ ends with Margaret Fairchild helping the world see proof of alien life after decades of secrecy, but Steven Spielberg keeps the final answer simple….
Isaac Newton is known as one of the most important scientists in history, yet much of his personal life remains surprisingly unknown. He is remembered for gravity, the laws of motion, and calculus, but there was far more to Newton than the textbooks tell us. He had unusual habits, secret studies, and extreme work routines….
For filmmaker Vikram Bhatt, the arrival of ‘Haunted 3D: Echoes of the past’ in cinemas is much more than just another release. The horror film, which recently hit theatres amid stiff competition, has managed to attract audiences and emerge as a surprise performer during its opening weekend. Behind that success, however, lies a difficult journey…
