Shakun Batra explains why Bollywood romances fail to connect with Gen Z: ‘You meet this person who is your soulmate, and then life is amazing, but it never is’ Filmmaker Shakun Batra has spoken about why Indian romantic films are not connecting with young viewers these days. While international shows like ‘Off Campus’ and ‘Sterling…
California’s efforts to restore wetlands in the Sacramento–San Joaquin Delta are showing measurable benefits for marsh-dwelling birds, with a newly published study documenting a dramatic rise in Marsh Wren numbers after tidal flows were reintroduced to former agricultural land. According to the journal Restoration Ecology on June 8, 2026, the research by Jason Riggio and…
Some backyards have a swing set. But this one has a station, a tunnel, and a train that riders can climb aboard! Tucked into the 1.55-acre estate in La Cañada Flintridge, a hillside community about 15 miles north of downtown Los Angeles, is one feature that not many homes can claim. In its backyard, there…
India’s head coach Gautam Gambhir in conversation with Ishan Kishan during a training session. (PTI Photo) INDORE: With the 2028 T20 World Cup more than two years away, the Indian team has enough time to experiment before picking the ‘Final 15’ best suited to the conditions in host nations Australia and New Zealand.It also presents…
Zeenat Aman may be called an icon and someone who broke stereotypes in the 70s and 80s, but off-screen, she’s not seen a life that was always glamourous. She’s seen many personal struggles in life, specially when it came to love. Veteran actor Raza Murad has spoken about the personal struggles of his cousin Zeenat…
PC: Mining Remediation Authority A long-derelict brownfield site in the heart of Chester is being prepared for a new residential development after mine water treatment by-product was reused to stabilise contaminated soil.The 5,200 square metre site was historically occupied by lead works and later used as a car park. It remained undeveloped because of legacy…
Van Zant used whatever materials he could find, fitting discarded objects into walls, windows and decorative features. Old bottles became part of the walls, creating colourful patterns when sunlight passed through them. (Image Credit: Sally Hanrahan via Travel Nevada) Just off Interstate 80 near Imlay, Nevada, a five-acre roadside attraction showcases an unusual collection of…
Police responded to emergency calls reporting a shooting at a residence in Erie. At least nine people, including two children and a pregnant woman, were killed after a gunman opened fire at a home in Erie, Pennsylvania, on Friday evening. The suspect later died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, police said.Police responded to emergency calls…
Cristiano Ronaldo faces a potential six-month ban after his Portugal walkout, while the Al-Nassr superstar closes in on 1,000 career goals. Cristiano Ronaldo has apologised for walking out on Portugal, accepted that his actions should carry consequences and insisted he remains ready to represent his country. However, the fallout from his dispute with Jorge Jesus…
After Kamal Haasan, ‘Ramayana’ actor Kunal Kapoor criticises Elon Musk over Starlink’s India entry row, calls out ‘saviour complex of Western tech billionaires’: ‘The colonial mindset isn’t always about wanting to rule a country’ Actor Kunal Kapoor has criticised Elon Musk amid the ongoing debate over Starlink’s proposed entry into India, calling out what he…
