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Aishwarya Lekshmi has built a successful career in South Indian cinema after making a very different choice from the path her parents had imagined for her. Despite completing her MBBS degree, the actress chose films instead of medicine and went on to become one of the recognised names in Malayalam cinema. Now, filmmaker and actor Allepey Ashraf has spoken about the difference between Aishwarya’s career choice and her parents’ long-held dreams for her.Allepey Ashraf on Aishwarya Lekshmi’s parents’ wishIn a video shared on his YouTube channel, Allepey Ashraf said Aishwarya was the only daughter of government employees from Thiruvananthapuram. He…

Small space, big impact: Easy ways to make your room feel larger A small room does not necessarily have to feel cramped. With a few thoughtful changes to the furniture, lighting, colours and overall layout, even a compact space can appear more open and comfortable. You don’t have to spend a fortune on expensive projects to make your room look more open and airy. Use some of the ideas below to make your small room look bigger.Paint the room in light colorsPaint the room in light colors such as white, cream, beige, grey, and pastel shades. Opt for light colors…

India vs Australia Hockey (Photo by HI) India’s FIH Women’s Hockey World Cup 2026 campaign came to a heartbreaking end as Australia held them to a 0-0 draw and advanced to the semifinals on Sunday. With the result, Australia progressed by virtue of having scored more goals in the pool, while India will now play for fifth place.Australia started strongly and appeared to take the lead in the second minute through Grace Stewart, but India immediately reviewed the goal for dangerous play. The referral went India’s way and the goal was ruled out.The Hockeyroos continued to control possession and created…

Florida began sinking mermaid-shaped reef sculptures More than 300 sculpted reef modules, including ocean-friendly concrete mermaids, now sit on the seafloor off South Florida as part of a growing marine restoration project launched seven years ago. Known as the 1000 Mermaids Artificial Reef Project, the initiative combines public art with habitat creation to help restore damaged marine ecosystems. According to records from Ocean Rescue Alliance International, the non-profit organisation leading the project, the team began placing the structures off Palm Beach County in 2019 and has since expanded south into Broward County. The project uses large reef modules made in…

Anangsha Biswas opens up about the darker side of Zarina’s popularity, revealing that she still receives uncomfortable messages since Mirzapur Season 1 Actress Anangsha Biswas, who returns as Zarina in the much-awaited Mirzapur film, says the overwhelming response to the trailer has left the cast “hakka-bakka”. While Zarina’s popularity has brought her immense recognition, Anangsha admits that the character has also led to an uncomfortable perception among some viewers, who began confusing her on-screen persona with her real personality.Mirzapur film trailerSpeaking about the response to the trailer, Anangsha told Hindi Rush, “I think the right word to describe it is…

Want better airflow at home? Try these simple tricks Proper ventilation makes rooms cooler, less muggy and overall more pleasant, although this process can be quite challenging at times. Although most people prefer to use exhaust fans or air conditioning systems to cool and dehumidify the air, there are several tricks that can improve air circulation without requiring any installations.Open opposite windows/doorsIn case the room/home has any windows/doors opposite each other, it is necessary to open them for the proper flow of air. Although the trial-and-error approach may be required in order to find out the perfect combination, the opening…

TimesofIndia.com in Colombo: Tempers were flying high moments after Asitha Fernando dismissed Yashasvi Jaiswal off the last delivery of the 17th over. It was already an eventful over with three boundaries, concluding dramatically when the bowler had the last laugh as Jaiswal inside-edged the delivery back onto his stumps. Disappointed, the left-hander started walking back to the dressing room when something during the animated send-off triggered him, and he instantly returned.The 24-year-old charged toward the bowler, making visible contact with Fernando’s head. The Sri Lankan players stepped in, separated the two and prevented the situation from escalating. India’s batting coach…

England’s water crisis has prompted a £270,000 campaign urging people to wash rice fewer times and use less water for wudu TOI correspondent from London: Wash rice twice, not seven times. Use a one-litre jug, not a running tap for wudu. England’s water crisis has put rice bowls and prayer taps in the crosshairs, with a £270,000 taxpayer-funded campaign urging South Asian communities to wash rice fewer times and Muslims to use less water for ablution.Almost three-quarters of England is in drought after five heatwaves this summer drove down river and reservoir levels, prompting water regulator Ofwat to fund two…

Aditya Seal and Anushka Ranjan are now parents to twin baby girls. Aditya Seal and Anushka Ranjan have welcomed twin baby girls. The couple announced the arrival of their daughters on Instagram on Sunday, August 23, sharing the happy news with their fans and followers.The couple revealed that their daughters have been named Vira Ranjan Seal and Mahi Ranjan Seal.“We are very excited to share the news! Our hearts are full as we welcome our baby girls, Vira Ranjan Seal and Mahi Ranjan Seal, born on 23.08.2026,” they wrote.Sharing the announcement, they added, “My sunshines are here to brighten our…

Breakfast is supposed to be a pretty simple affair. You order your food, have a coffee and get on with your day.But one breakfast in Gurugram took a very different turn when a diner noticed something moving inside his food.It was a live worm crawling over the meat in a partly eaten sandwich.The diner filmed what he found and shared the video on Instagram. It has since left viewers grossed out, with many asking how something like this could possibly have made it from a restaurant kitchen to someone’s plate.‘We were horrified’Instagram user Sulabh Mathur said the incident happened at…