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Sam Neill was best known for his portrayal of Dr Alan Grant in the ‘Jurassic Park franchise. While he last appeared in the series in 2005, he later made a cameo return in ‘Jurassic World: Dominion.’ The ‘Jurassic Park’ franchise is one of the most popular science fiction franchises that started in the early 90s. With the first film released in 1993, it was a huge success at the time and got all of the actors worldwide fame and critical acclaim.How many ‘Jurassic Park’ movies are there?The science fiction franchise first started in 1993, with the late Sam Neill leading…

Jannik Sinner of Italy (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth) LONDON: When Alexander Zverev missed a forehand early in the second-set tie-break of Sunday’s Wimbledon final after Jannik Sinner put a mighty serve back in play, the Italian turned towards his box, fist clenched. Coaches Darren Cahill and Simone Vagnozzi were already on their feet, cheering their player. It was the first real crack in the German’s game some two hours into the match and the 24-year-old sensed it instantly. It was time to shift gears.That is exactly what he did over the next 10 minutes to level the match. His serve hit…

In January 1906, the SS Valencia was nearing the end of what should have been a routine passenger voyage along the Pacific coast. The ship was carrying travellers from San Francisco to Seattle, following a route used regularly by coastal steamers. But as the vessel approached the waters near Vancouver Island, conditions began to change. Thick fog, strong winds and difficult navigation pushed the ship away from its intended course. Instead of reaching the entrance to the Strait of Juan de Fuca, the Valencia continued toward one of the most dangerous stretches of coastline in North America.The sinking of the…

Image Credit: Facebook/ @Old History Pictures Long before electricity and supermarkets, frontier families depended on a small set of sturdy, practical items to get by. Every object in a pioneer cabin had a job to do – cooking, mending, farming, or protecting the household, and nothing was kept just for looks. With towns often far away, families had to make, repair, or preserve almost everything themselves, and these humble tools often decided whether a household made it through a hard winter or a lean year. Here are the 10 household essentials nearly every frontier family owned, and why each one…

HPBOSE has made the Class 10 model question papers for the 2026-27 academic session available online, offering students an early look at the revised board examination format. Covering multiple subjects, these practice papers are designed to familiarise candidates with the marking scheme, question pattern and exam structure, enabling them to prepare more effectively ahead of the Matric examinations. HPBOSE Class 10th model question paper: The Himachal Pradesh Board of School Education (HPBOSE) has released the Class 10 (Matric) model question papers for the 2026-27 academic session. The subject-wise model papers are now available on the board’s official website and have…

It was an emotional night for Ram at the ‘Train’ teaser launch with a touching speech for his good friend and director Mysskin and Vijay Sethupathi. The event celebrated the first glimpse of the film, but Ram chose to speak about the struggles that Mysskin had undergone over the past few years and the strength that kept him going. His words received loud applause from the audience, making his speech one of the most memorable moments of the launch.Ram praises Mysskin’s filmmaking styleReflecting on Mysskin’s journey, as reported by Cinema Vikatan, Ram said, “Psycho is the last released film of…

LA Knight Riders beat Texas Super Kings (Pic credit: Sportzpics) The Los Angeles Knight Riders surged into the Major League Cricket 2026 Qualifier with a commanding six-wicket victory over the Texas Super Kings in the final league match of the season, sealing second place on the points table with a third successive win.A composed chase led by Colin Munro and Matthew Tromp helped LAKR overhaul a target of 172 with five balls to spare, setting up a blockbuster Qualifier against the table-topping San Francisco Unicorns on July 15. Washington Freedom and MI New York will meet in the Eliminator on…

Quote of the day by Winston Churchill (AI-generated image) Almost everyone enjoys the idea of learning something new. Far fewer people enjoy the moment someone actually corrects them. Winston Churchill captured that exact gap in a House of Commons speech in November 1952. “Personally, I’m always ready to learn,” he said, “although I do not always like being taught.” It got picked up and repeated in The Observer within days, and it has kept circulating ever since, because almost everyone recognises the feeling being described. Coming from a man in his late seventies, still serving as prime minister for the…

Walk into any Indian kitchen and you’ll probably find more than one kind of flour sitting on the shelf. While wheat remains the everyday favourite, millets, gram flour and rice flour have been part of regional cuisines for centuries. Today, as more people pay attention to nutrition, these traditional flours are making a comeback and for good reason. No single flour is perfect for everyone. The healthiest choice depends on your diet, activity level and any medical conditions you may have. But in general, flours that are less processed and naturally higher in fibre, protein and essential minerals tend to…

IIT Roorkee student scores perfect 50 in TERI GO4Youth Online Olympiad 2026 NEW DELHI: The Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IIT Roorkee) has congratulated its student, Ravneet Singh, for being declared the “Top Performer – State/UT” for Uttarakhand in the TERI GO4Youth Online Olympiad 2026. The recognition was announced following his performance in the national-level environmental awareness initiative.Representing IIT Roorkee, Ravneet Singh secured a perfect score of 50 out of 50 in the Olympiad. The institute shared the achievement through its official social media channels, highlighting his performance in the competition focused on sustainability and environmental awareness.National initiative on sustainabilityThe…