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Muslim artist paints Ganapati idol for Marathi family in Karachi Not every viral festival video is about a big celebration. Sometimes, it is one small moment that gets people talking. Ahead of Ganesh Chaturthi, a video from Karachi has caught attention after showing a Muslim artist working on a Ganapati idol for a Marathi family living in the city.The clip has found a warm response online, with viewers noticing the unusual setting and the way the moment brings together art and a religious festival. What starts as a video of an artist at work soon turns into a conversation in…

Alexandra Eala, of the Philippines, gestures after she won her match against Oleksandra Oliynykova. (AP Photo) The Alex Eala phenomenon is getting louder at Flushing Meadows — and, remarkably, it is no longer confined to the match courts.Hours before the Filipina star was due to begin her US Open campaign, fans had already packed the practice courts, many of them without tickets for her evening match. They came carrying Philippine flags, wearing blue caps emblazoned with “Laban Alex” — a rallying cry meaning “Fight, Alex” — and turning a routine practice session into something resembling a main-event sporting spectacle.They watched…

Bright Angel Canyon, damaged by floods, flows into the Colorado River (Image: AP Photo/John Locher) A routine hike through the Grand Canyon turned into a fight for survival when a sudden flash flood sent torrents of muddy water, rocks and debris through the canyon. Three women found themselves trapped during the storm and spent about five hours clinging to a rock ledge, uncertain whether they would make it out alive. At one point, they were separated from one another and each feared the others had been swept away by the floodwaters. According to 98 Rock Online, the survivors were sisters…

Alia Bhatt worked till the last stage of pregnancy and resumed work after Raha’s birth, recalls celebrity photographer: ‘There were no excuses or breaks’ Mumbai-based celebrity and fashion photographer Rahul Jhangiani has opened up about his memorable collaborations with Alia Bhatt, recalling the advertising campaign that became a major turning point in his career and later working with the actress during her pregnancy. From their first campaign together in Bangkok to a shoot for her baby clothing brand, the photographer praised Alia’s professionalism, dedication and work ethic.Alia Bhatt’s first ad campaign became a career-defining momentLooking back on his most memorable…

Angelina Jolie has often spoken about raising her six children to be independent, curious and open to the world. Back in 2016, the actor and filmmaker gave an interesting glimpse into her parenting style when she revealed that each of her children was learning a different language.Jolie shared the details while guest-editing BBC Radio 4’s Woman’s Hour. Her revelation showed that instead of making all her children follow the same learning path, she allowed them to choose languages based on their individual interests.Each child chose a different languageDuring the interview, Jolie revealed that her children had developed very different interests…

Former India cricketer Yuvraj Singh shared a special birthday message for his mentee Abhishek Sharma on Friday, wishing the India opener a year full of runs and centuries.Yuvraj has played a big role in Abhishek’s journey to international cricket. The youngster has gone on to become the No. 1 T20I batter and has made his mark in India’s T20 setup.Sharing a light-hearted video on Instagram, Yuvraj wrote a message for Abhishek, who turned 26.”Sir Abhishek, it’s your birthday. What an auspicious day. Love the person you have become – sharing and caring for those around you, and a leader! Always…

Yamaguchi had spent three months in Hiroshima working on the design of an oil tanker for Mitsubishi. On August 6, 1945, Tsutomu Yamaguchi was preparing to leave Hiroshima. His three-month work assignment was over, and he was ready to return home to Nagasaki, where his wife and infant son were waiting. Instead, he found himself at the centre of one of the most devastating attacks in history. Three days later, after making it back to Nagasaki with serious burns, Yamaguchi was caught in another atomic bombing. He survived both. Yamaguchi, then a 29-year-old engineer working for Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, is…

Anushka Sharma once rejected Virat Kohli’s Punjabi playlist on set (Image Credits IMDb) Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli may be one of the most closely followed celebrity couples, but according to celebrity photographer Rahul Jhangiani, the two have distinctly different music preferences. In a recent conversation, Jhangiani opened up about working with the couple and recalled a fun moment on set when Anushka rejected Virat’s choice of Punjabi music in favour of her own playlist.Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli have different music tastesDuring an interview with NDTV, Rahul Jhangiani described both Anushka and Virat as extremely professional and disciplined when…

Photos: @apnabhidu/ Instagram Jackie Shroff has become no less than a plant guru and unofficial ambassador of nature. He is often spotted carrying a pot of plants as a present to offer to whichever party he goes to; if not that, then his spider plant necklace never ceases to steal the spotlight!Jackie Shroff shares a will for his plantsRecently, he brought a smile to his fan’s face by sharing his “Last Will & Testament” on his Instagram Stories, with his plants as the star beneficiaries!Dated September 1, 2026, the document opened in formal legal language: “I, Jackie Shroff, son of…

India became MLB’s sixth international office after Japan, Mexico, China, the UK and the Dominican Republic. (Special Arrangement) NEW DELHI: When Major League Baseball (MLB) opened its office in India in 2019, it wasn’t the beginning of its journey in India. It was the culmination of a 15-year wait.For Ryo Takahashi, MLB’s Director of International Business and the man leading its operations in India, the timing wasn’t driven by a grand strategic moment or a blockbuster announcement. It was simply when years of conversations finally turned into an official commitment.”People think MLB suddenly discovered India in 2019,” Takahashi said in…