Shahid Kapoor and former Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Akhtar recently met at the opening ceremony of the International League T20 (ILT20) in the UAE, accompanied by Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh. Shoaib Akhtar shared a video on Instagram of his conversation with Shahid, where the actor was dressed in an all-black outfit for the event. In the video, Shoaib is seen smiling while chatting with Shahid, who acknowledges Harbhajan by patting him on the shoulder. As the conversation ends, Shahid extends his hand to bid farewell to Shoaib. Sharing the moment on social media, Shoaib called it a “lovely” coincidence, writing, “Lovely…
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Tabu has announced her next exciting project, Bhooth Bangla, a horror-comedy film set to bring her back to a familiar genre. She shared a picture on Instagram with a clapboard reading, “Balaji Telefilms Ltd Presents Bhooth Bangla.” In her post, she captioned, “Hum yahan bandh hain (we are trapped here),” signaling her return to the genre. Tabu tagged co-stars Akshay Kumar, Jisshu Sengupta, Wamiqa Gabbi, and others, as well as director Priyadarshan and production house Balaji Motion Pictures. In Bhooth Bangla, Tabu dives once again into the world of horror-comedy, a genre she has mastered. She previously played the iconic…
In the wake of the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles, The Walt Disney Company has pledged $15 million to support initial relief and rebuilding efforts. The funds will be directed to organizations such as the American Red Cross, the Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation, and the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank, among others. “As this tragedy continues to unfold, The Walt Disney Company is committed to supporting our community and our employees as we all work together to recover and rebuild from this unbelievable devastation,” said Disney CEO Bob Iger. He added, “Walt Disney came to Los Angeles with little…
A baby gorilla was rescued from an attempted smuggling operation at a Turkish airport last month. The five-month-old gorilla, now recovering at the Polonezkoy Zoo in Istanbul, was found by authorities in the cargo hold of a Turkish Airlines plane. According to officials, the gorilla was named “Zeytin” through a public competition. He was traveling last month when he was rescued in Istanbul while en route to Thailand. Fahrettin Ulu, the regional director of Istanbul’s nature conservation and national parks, shared with the press on Sunday, “Of course, what we want and desire is for the baby gorilla… to continue…
California is facing a new challenge as fierce winds threaten to worsen the ongoing wildfires. According to BBC, California weather forecasters have warned about high winds that could fuel large fires around Los Angeles, which have so far claimed 24 lives. Los Angeles County Supervisor Lindsey Horvath said earlier on Sunday, January 12, 2025, “LA County had another night of unimaginable terror and heartbreak.” As per the Los Angeles County Coroner’s Office, 24 deaths have occurred, including eight from the Palisades fire on the western side of the town, while 16 died in the Eaton Fire in the foothills east…
Two trams collided at Strasbourg’s central station, resulting in 68 people being injured. According to BBC, one tram, which had been stopped, unexpectedly moved backward down a slope for an unknown reason and collided with another tram that was stationary. Videos and photos shared on social media captured two trams, each with many passengers inside. One video shows smoke rising from the crash site, with chaotic scenes unfolding as an alarm goes off. A spokesman for the local authorities stated that an investigation into the cause of the crash has started and there have been no confirmed deaths. Prosecutors added…
California Governor Gavin Newsom has labeled the Los Angeles wildfires as the most devastating natural disaster in US history. According to NBC News, Gavin stated that the fires will be the most destructive, with the highest costs, largest scale, and broadest effects. He indicated that winds would be the main problem in the next two days, as they could make the fires spread more quickly or become more intense. Gavin told NBC News, “We’ve got these winds coming back this evening, Sunday night, we’ve got peak winds on Monday. We’re going to see 50mph gusts.” He added, “There could be…
Comedian Eric Morecambe’s glasses were sold at an auction for £20,000. According to multiple outlets, items from Eric’s home in Hertfordshire, including personal possessions and showbiz memorabilia, were auctioned after his widow, Joan, passed away the previous year. Eric’s glasses were sold along with a Barling briar pipe and two photographs of him. Eric, who was famous for smoking pipes, had a collection of pipes included in the auction that was sold as a single lot and fetched £1,100. Other items in the auction featured telegrams from the late Duke of Edinburgh, as well as letters from Margaret Thatcher and…
Man-made beaches are becoming increasingly popular in various parts of the world, such as Monaco, Berlin, Hong Kong, and Toronto. These artificial beaches offer people the chance to enjoy a beach-like experience without having to travel to a natural coastal location. The Rise and Fall of the Seagaia Ocean Dome: The largest artificial beach in the world was the Seagaia Ocean Dome, located in Miyazaki, Japan. It was built at a staggering cost of $1.8 billion, considered an incredibly high amount at the time it was constructed. The Ocean Dome, located at the Sheraton Seagai Resort, was 300 meters long…
The death toll from the Los Angeles wildfires rose to 16 on Saturday evening. At least 16 deaths have been reported due to the blazes, as thousands of firefighters rush to combat the spreading wildfires across Los Angeles County, according to local authorities. A list of fatalities revealed that eleven of the victims were related to the Eaton Fire, and five were found in the Palisades Fire Zone. The deadly Eaton Fire scorched 57.1 square kilometers near Altadena and Pasadena. Aerial imagery overlays showed approximately 7,081 structures have been damaged by the raging fire. Latest developments from the California Department…
