‘My dadi had tears in her eyes’: When ‘Ramayana’ star Ranbir Kapoor revealed why his 54.3% in SSC became family celebration Ranbir Kapoor has often entertained fans with humorous stories about his life, but one of his most memorable anecdotes had nothing to do with films. During an appearance on Koffee With Karan, the actor…
5 min readMumbaiAug 2, 2026 03:39 PM IST Cape Fear review: For skeptics wondering whether we needed another remake of Cape Fear, there are enough reasons to say yes. Executive produced by Hollywood’s most formative filmmakers — Martin Scorsese and Steven Spielberg — the series adaptation of the psychological revenge thriller on Apple TV is a…
Tiny fossils have helped scientists crack a Cretaceous cold case. Using chemical signals preserved in microscopic shells, Northwestern University researchers found strong evidence that ocean acidification helped trigger one of the biggest extinction events in the history of planktic foraminifera, small shell-building organisms that are essential to Earth’s carbon cycle.The extinction happened around 113 million…
Nepal-born British mountaineer Nirmal Purja. (AP photo) King Charles III and Prince William have paid heartfelt tributes to celebrated Nepal-born British mountaineer Nirmal Purja after he was killed in a devastating avalanche on Pakistan’s Broad Peak, praising his military service, extraordinary climbing achievements and lasting legacy in the world of mountaineering.Purja, widely known as “Nims…
Veteran Canadian actor Scott Hylands, best known for playing Detective Kevin “OB” O’Brien in ‘Night Heat’, has died at the age of 83.Image credit (Instagram) Scott Hylands was a Canadian actor best known for playing Detective Kevin “OB” O’Brien in the police crime drama ‘Night Heat’. The veteran performer built a long career spanning several…
After ending last week on a strong note, stock market is headed for a crucial week with a host of domestic and global events set to shape investor sentiment. Reserve Bank of India’s interest rate decision, ongoing US-Iran conflict, crude oil prices and a fresh round of quarterly earnings will be among the key factors…
Ashok Siddharth expelled from BSP again NEW DELHI: Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) president Mayawati on Sunday announced the expulsion of former Rajya Sabha member Ashok Siddarth from the party, less than a year after re-inducting him in September 2025.Mayawati said Siddarth had been expelled with immediate effect in the interest of the party and its…
At least five people have died and 41 others remain missing after a ferry carrying around 250 passengers and crew caught fire off Madura Island in Indonesia on Sunday morning, authorities said.The ferry, KMP Mutiara Sentosa 2, was en route from Tanjung Perak Port in Surabaya to Makassar on Sulawesi Island when the captain reported…
UGC to launch NSPG and Ishan Uday scholarship application process soon The University Grants Commission (UGC) will soon begin the application process for two scholarship schemes through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP). These include the National Scholarship for Post Graduate Studies (NSPG) and the Ishan Uday Special Scholarship Scheme for the North Eastern Region. The…
The quote of the day by Al Pacino reads, “A change is a very difficult thing for us to do, but it changes everything when you do it.”(Image credits: Instagram) Al Pacino means ‘strictly business!’ Hollywood’s beloved actor has a phenomenal contribution to the world of art, culture, and cinema. From the intense mobster in…
