NEED TO KNOW India is exploring using crocodiles and venomous snakes as a “biological barrier” along unfenced border areas with Bangladesh Officials are assessing the feasibility of this plan in flood-prone regions where traditional fencing is difficult to construct Wildlife experts warn that the proposal could harm ecosystems and pose safety risks to local communities…
Indian action movie “Dhurandhar: The Revenge” has swept domestic box-office records as the highest-earning Bollywood Hindi-language film, its producers said Wed Source link
A little slice of old Hollywood address just changed hands, and it’s grabbing attention as the mansion had the legendary Audrey Hepburn’s name all over it. Her old Los Angeles mansion, tucked away in Brentwood, just sold for USD 9.4 million. That’s not just a big number on a contract; it’s a reminder of how…
Magnus Carlsen and Hans Niemann (Photo by Grand Chess Tour) NEW DELHI: On Tuesday, April 7, 2026, Netflix finally pulled back the curtain on the most scandalous chapter in modern board games with the release of “Untold: Chess Mates”.For 74 minutes, the documentary dissects the 2022 controversy that erupted when Niemann defeated Carlsen at the…
Hello and welcome to The Blackpool Lead. A school in Blackpool has drawn some ire for changes to a school uniform that mean pupils who wish to wear a skirt will need to wear thick tights. The minimum thickness is at 80 denier – which are considered to be thick as well as fully opaque….
SSC announces CGL 2025 FRTA results for candidates qualifying Tier-II and Computer Knowledge Test SSC CGL Final Result 2025: The Staff Selection Commission (HQ) has declared the first round of tentative allocation (FRTA) for the Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Examination, 2025. This follows the Tier-I result announcement on December 18, 2025, and the Tier-II examination…
The Icelandic Road and Coastal Administration (IRCA) has signed an agreement with Jan De Nul for dredging works at Landeyjahöfn for the period 2026–2029. photo courtesy of Jan De Nul The project “Landeyjahöfn Maintenance Dredging 2026–2029” was tendered in late December, with bids opened on 10 February 2026. Four tenders were received, and the outcome was determined…
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Priyadarshan, whose last Hindi release Hungama 2 came out in 2021, is reuniting with Akshay Kumar after 16 years in the upcoming film Bhooth Bangla. The filmmaker, who is largely known among Hindi film-goers for his comedies, also worked with Shah Rukh Khan in the 2009 comedy-drama Billu. In a recent interview, the filmmaker spoke…
Legendary actor Amitabh Bachchan isn’t just loved for his iconic movies and performances on-screen but he makes sure to also stay connected with his fans through social media and his blog. The actor is known for recently shared that he spent a “quiet contemplated day,” reflecting deeply on life’s uncertainties and the endless pursuit of…
