In the late 19th century, a young seminarian battling a life-threatening bout of pneumonia made a promise that would eventually transform a small Iowa town into the home of one of the world’s largest man-made grottos. If he survived, Father Paul Matthias Dobberstein vowed to build a shrine in honour of the Virgin Mary. He…
In a flat in Lucknow, a woman who has been fasting since sunrise checks the clock for the tenth time in an hour. Twenty minutes to midnight. Her mother-in-law folds a tiny silk dhoti no bigger than a handkerchief, and the smell of dhaniya panjiri, a coriander-seed-and-ghee sweet made only for this one night, drifts…
R Madhavan’s ‘GDN’ is now heading to OTT after its theatrical run. The biographical drama will begin streaming on Netflix from September 4. The film will also be available in Hindi, Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada, giving the story of inventor GD Naidu a wider audience across India. The streaming platform officially announced the release with…
A New Mexico man shot his cousin dead after a drunken argument over the spiciness of green chile on their enchiladas escalated into a physical fight and then a fatal shooting at an Albuquerque apartment complex, according to police and court documents. Ervin Joaquin Gutierrez, 22, was arrested on an open count of murder following…
The Moon will transit Taurus on September 3, 2026, offering simple healing rituals. This celestial event encourages grounding and mindful eating practices for inner comfort. Utilizing your voice to release tension is also recommended during this period. Creating small areas of order can provide emotional steadiness and visible results. Ending the day with a comfort…
Madhuri Dixit’s husband Dr Shriram Nene reveals why Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli moved to London: ‘Because they can’t enjoy their success in India’ Cricketer Virat Kohli and actor Anushka Sharma have largely kept their family life away from the spotlight since making London their primary base. Madhuri Dixit’s husband, Dr Shriram Nene, has now…
A police drone checks an aircraft at Leipzig/Halle Airport, where a drone with an explosive device was found in Germany. (Photo: AP) Germany-Russia tensions escalated on Tuesday after Berlin formally blamed Moscow for an attempted drone attack at Leipzig/Halle airport and announced a series of diplomatic and security measures, as police separately investigated two suspected…
Ankit Baliyan murder: Haryanvi singer’s wife demands ‘complete justice’, says main accused still free; cops suspect Gogi gang link The family of Haryanvi singer-actor Ankit Baliyan, who was shot dead in Uttar Pradesh’s Shamli district on August 26, has demanded stringent action against everyone allegedly involved in the murder, saying justice remains incomplete as several…
An 1847 painting made by a not-so-popular artist wouldn’t have much historical or monetary value for most. But to Jackie Sondell, whose three grandparents died in the Holocaust, it’s a priceless family heirloom. The Austrian deputy consul general in the Twin Cities, from his posting in New York, lifted the top off a cardboard box…
Quote of the day by Morgan Freeman: ‘You can’t take credit for talent; you can only take credit for using it,’ powerful life lesson on self-realisation and awareness, highlighting that talent alone will not carry you toward your goal, by the famed ‘Se7en’ actor. (Instagram) Morgan Freeman came from a working-class family and had to…