Rajinikanth’s blockbuster ‘Padayappa’ continues to hold a special place in Tamil cinema, with fans still hoping to see the superstar return as the iconic character. However, a sequel that was once discussed never moved forward. Director KS Ravikumar has now explained why Rajinikanth decided against the story he had developed for ‘Padayappa 2.’ The filmmaker…
Jignesh Patel (left), Rahil Patel (right). Two Indian-origin pharmacists have been jailed for six years each in the UK after using fake prescriptions to obtain medicines worth around £1.3 million from the National Health Service (NHS), which prosecutors said were intended for resale in Europe, Daily Mail reported.Jignesh Patel, 46, and Rahil Patel, 42, were…
A historic waterfront property in Narragansett, Rhode Island, is drawing attention after a $1.2 million reduction in its asking price. Known as the Reading Room, the five-bedroom residence combines Victorian-era architecture, expansive views of Narragansett Bay and a history stretching back to the resort town’s Gilded Age social scene. According to Realtor dot com, which…
Scientists studying Antarctica’s towering ice cliffs have found that glaciers can retreat faster than existing models predict without triggering the catastrophic, self-sustaining collapse some researchers have feared. The findings, reported by MIT News and the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI), offer new observational evidence that could help refine projections of future sea-level rise. Published in…
HDFC Bank probe finds two senior executives shared sensitive information with outsiders NEW DELHI: HDFC Bank has found evidence that two senior executives shared confidential business plans and possibly market-sensitive information with outsiders, according to a Bloomberg report.The probe began after some bank leaders raised concerns about possible leaks. The two executives, who oversee key…
The ball gripped, the bails flew, and rain threatened to play party-pooper. But Kerala found its voice under the dark, sombre clouds. By the time the final Odisha wicket tumbled at the Greenfield Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram on Wednesday afternoon, the hosts had notched up an innings win with seven vital points on their home turf….
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami and state Director General of Police Deepam Seth attend the Police Commemoration Day programme at the Police Memorial, Police Lines, Race Course, in Dehradun, Uttarakhand. Dehradun Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Wednesday paid tribute to the martyred personnel of the police and paramilitary forces on the occasion of…
Suriya’s upcoming film ‘Scene’ is gaining attention among fans ahead of its release on Diwali. The film marks director Jithu Madhavan‘s debut and brings together an interesting cast led by Suriya, Nazriya Nazim and Naslen. The actor is reportedly playing a police officer, but details about his character and the film’s story remain under wraps….
Photo: Reba (L) and her NGOCredit: Reba’s Ranch House / Instagram In 1992, country music star Reba McEntire helped open Reba’s Ranch House in Denison, Texas, to give families a safe place to stay when a loved one was in hospital. The idea began after her doctor, Darius Maggi, described how many visitors were sleeping…
Forests are more than stretches of trees for the Indigenous peoples and local communities who have lived among them for generations. They provide food, shelter and livelihoods, while also carrying cultural traditions and ancestral ties to the land. Yet securing legal rights to these territories remains a challenge in many parts of the world, even…
