After veteran actor Paresh Rawal recently claimed that he had pitched the original idea for ‘OMG 2’ but was never credited for it, director Amit Rai has strongly denied the allegation. Paresh had said that he had shared the film’s concept with Amit years ago and was disappointed that his contribution was not acknowledged when…
US President Donald Trump China on Friday asked Donald Trump to refrain from using the country as an “election issue” after the US president accused Beijing of “meddling” in the 2020 presidential election, which he lost while seeking re-election.“We urge the US side to reflect on its own conduct, stop making baseless accusations against China,…
In the far north of Benin, inside Pendjari National Park, a quiet story of resilience is unfolding. It’s not just about wildlife or data points—it’s about big cats holding on in a landscape shaped by conflict, poverty, and courage.Pendjari sits within the vast W‑Arly‑Pendjari (WAP) Complex, a mosaic of protected areas stretching across Benin, Burkina…
Visual of billboard carrying threats for US President Donald Trump (Image source: IranInternational) Visuals of a new billboard in Tehran’s Vali-e-Asr Square have escalated Iran’s public campaign of threats. The billboard features the name of recently deceased US Senator Lindsey Graham accompanied with what appears to be a hidden reference to assasination threats for US…
Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal (Image credit: Joan Monfort) Some stories are too unbelievable to be written. Yet, football has produced one. Nineteen years after Lionel Messi first met Lamine Yamal during a charity photoshoot in Barcelona, the two will stand on opposite sides in the FIFA World Cup final. Argentina and Spain will battle…
Christopher Nolan’s film adaptation of The Odyssey has received significant fan acclaim. The movie’s star cast shared a one-minute musical rap explaining the plot. Actors like Matt Damon and Zendaya introduced characters and key story elements. This creative recap helped fans understand the epic narrative before its release. The film promises a grand visual and…
Haven or trap? Study finds sinkholes protect endangered tree at evolutionary cost China’s huge sinkholes, known as tiankengs (“heavenly pits” in Chinese), are both helping and harming one of the region’s most endangered plants at the same time. They protect the rare Magnolia aromatica tree from climate change, but they also keep its populations isolated,…
R Praggnanandhaa, D Gukesh, and Divya Deshmukh (PTI/ANI Photos) India’s dominance in world chess has found another major endorsement, with reigning world champion D Gukesh, R Praggnanandhaa and women’s World Cup winner Divya Deshmukh leading a strong Indian contingent in the shortlist for the inaugural FIDE Excellence Awards.The International Chess Federation (FIDE) on Friday unveiled…
Academics are worried about the new F1 visa rule as a PhD cannot be completed in four years. The new 4-year policy for F-1 students that the Donald Trump administration finalized on Thursday led to major confusion among academics as experts questioned how PhD students are supposed to complete their course in four years. International…
Sierra Nevada pond during low- and high-snowfall years, showing how snow levels change the landscape. ( Picture: Christine C. Bonadonna) High in California’s Sierra Nevada mountains, small ponds may look peaceful and unchanged. Surrounded by rocky peaks and open skies, they appear calm during summer. But beneath the surface, these shallow water bodies are constantly…
