Anil Sharma reveals Kajol and Aishwarya Rai were approached for Gadar before Ameesha Patel; chose Amrish Puri over a big heroine (Image credits: Instagram) Director Anil Sharma has revealed that actors Kajol and Aishwarya Rai were among the actresses approached for Gadar: Ek Prem Katha before newcomer Ameesha Patel was eventually cast as Sakina. The…
Australia began experimenting with railway sleepers made from recycled plastic in 2015, turning material that might otherwise have gone to landfill into a component designed to sit beneath railway tracks. Developed by Integrated Recycling with researchers at Monash University’s Institute of Railway Technology, the Duratrack sleeper is made from about 85% post-consumer plastic waste, including…
Representative image (ANI) The banned Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) has claimed responsibility for a deadly “fidayee” (suicide commando) attack on a Pakistan coast guard camp in the Panwan area of Jiwani in Gwadar. The separatist group claimed that more than 30 Pakistani security personnel were killed and several others injured in the attack, The Balochistan…
Vivek Oberoi talks about how Akshay Kumar was the one who lent him a helping hand during the boycott Vivek Oberoi rose to fame in the early 2000s in the film industry; however, later on in life, his career hit a slump. Following his feud with Salman Khan that was heavily publicized, Oberoi faced an…
NEW DELHI: India will not have a single umpire or technical official at the upcoming FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup, starting on August 15 in the Netherlands and Belgium. It is the first time since the 1998 World Cup in Utrecht that no Indian official has been selected for the tournament. Most of the officials…
Dubai brings back 4-day work week Thousands of Dubai government employees will enjoy more flexibility at work this summer, with some eligible for a three-day weekend under the emirate’s renewed “Our Flexible Summer” initiative starting June 29.The programme, launched by the Dubai Government Human Resources Department (DGHR), will run until September 10 and introduces reduced…
A watch tells the time. But sometimes, it tells a story.The recently discussed Titan web series beautifully reminds us that a watch is rarely just a machine strapped around the wrist. It carries memories, milestones, aspirations and identity. A graduation gift, a father’s old timepiece, the first luxury watch bought after success people often remember…
A 12-year-old boy has been charged with attempted murder after a stolen vehicle struck a Toronto police officer during a dramatic overnight incident in East York.Police say officers were called to the area near Donlands and O’Connor Drive just after 1am following reports of a car theft.According to the province’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU), the…
Ask most people to name Africa’s deadliest snake, and the black mamba usually comes up first. The black mamba is “widely considered the world’s deadliest snake,” pointing to its potent venom and its habit of striking more than once when it feels cornered. But the snake’s fearsome reputation can make it easy to forget that…
Today’s celestial arrangement invites a deep dive into our relational values and emotional ties. Gemini and Virgo might hit roadblocks in communication, necessitating clarity and patience. Meanwhile, Sagittarius and Leo should delineate household issues from romantic conversations. In a brighter light, Pisces and Cancer are poised for enriching emotional experiences. Aries and Libra will foster…