Actor Soori has spoken about the changing relationship between cinema and politics while promoting his upcoming Tamil film ‘Mandaadi.’ The actor, who has successfully moved from comedy roles to lead characters, was interacting with the media in Coimbatore as part of the film’s promotions. His comments touched on Vijay’s decision to step away from cinema…
Brazil’s eucalyptus industry was built on a simple promise: grow trees quickly, harvest them for pulp and create a renewable supply for the global paper industry. Over decades, however, the enormous plantations have transformed landscapes across parts of the country, raising concerns about what happens to water beneath the trees. In one eucalyptus-growing region of…
Govt in a bind over SC ruling on ‘creamy layer’ NEW DELHI: Supreme Court on Monday expressed concern over growing incidents of doctors being beaten by the members of political parties in Maharashtra and directed the government to take such politicians immediately into custody.The apex court’s observation came a day after Shiv Sena office-bearers allegedly…
Jeffrey Skoll. Image Credit: Skoll World Forum Jeff Skoll, eBay‘s first full-time employee and president, played a crucial role in building the company before leaving after its 1998 public offering. He helped turn an online auction business into one of the defining technology companies of the internet boom, then chose a different path from the…
Eight-time All-Star centre Dwight Howard recently put his Georgia estate back on the market with a $3.25 million increase from last year. The retired NBA star hiked the asking price to $11.25 million, making it the most expensive home for sale in the suburb, according to a report by Mansion Global. Now, its price is…
Fans of Rani Mukerji and Abhishek Bachchan may just get to see the two finally reuniting on-screen.While it has been no secret that the two were cast to play important roles in ‘King’, starring Shah Rukh Khan in the lead, new reports seem to reveal more details about their roles in the upcoming actioner. A…
21-year-old Keyaa Banerji (Image Source: X) NEW DELHI: Indian powerlifter Keyaa Kunal Banerji had every reason to expect attention after producing one of the standout performances of her young career. Instead, the 21-year-old found herself confronting an uncomfortable side of online fame after her 140kg deadlift and World Championship silver medal went viral.Banerji’s breakthrough came…
A proposed 69,000 sq ft data centre beside Nashville Zoo in Nashville, Tennessee, has triggered a huge public campaign, with nearly 600,000 people signing a Change.org petition opposing the development. The project, proposed by digital infrastructure company DC BLOX, has raised concerns at the zoo over potential noise, artificial light and other impacts from round-the-clock…
Tiger worm toilets are designed to turn human waste into vermicompost using worms that feed on and break down organic material. The approach can reduce the amount of waste that builds up in a toilet and has been studied as a form of non-sewered sanitation. Researchers tested whether tiger worms could destroy Ascaris eggs under…
Quote of the day by Jennifer Lawrence, highlighting the importance of turning challenges into opportunities(Image Credit: Instagram) They say when the going gets tough, the tough get going. It’s a strong life lesson, but something that is easier said than done. However, it appears Marvel star Jennifer Lawrence lives by this philosophy. Thus, once during…