A previous dispatch from this year’s SXSW highlighted how so many of the horror films here seem to be almost existential in their questioning who we want to be in the 2020s as technology continues to redefine the human condition. The funny thing is that several of the comedies this year also contain existential foundations…
India’s Shreyas Iyer (PTI Photo/Atul Yadav) NEW DELHI: Ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season, batter Shreyas Iyer opened up about a tough phase in his career after suffering a serious spleen injury during the Australia tour. The injury forced him into hospital and led to significant weight loss. “It’s always challenging to…
PARIS: A member of the French navy using an app to track his jogging performance broadcast the exact position of his country’s flagship aircraft carrier, a newspaper has reported.France deployed the Charles de Gaulle – and accompanying frigates – to the Mediterranean in early March shortly after US-Israeli strikes on Iran sparked war in West…
WASHINGTON: The US military is deploying thousands of additional Marines and sailors to West Asia, three US officials said on Friday. No decision had been made to send troops into Iran itself, but they will build up the capacity for future operations in the region, the officials said on condition of anonymity. One official confirmed…
Pawan Kalyan’s ‘Ustaad Bhagat Singh’ has garnered a strong opening, crossing Rs 50 crore despite mixed reviews. The action-comedy, directed by Harish Shankar, faced a Day 2 dip but continues to draw crowds, especially in Telugu regions. However, early piracy has emerged as a significant challenge for the film. Pawan Kalyan and Raashii Khanna’s latest…
Growth in India’s eight core infrastructure industries eased to 2.3 per cent in February, down from 3.4 per cent in the same month last year, reflecting weakness in energy-linked segments even as output expanded in several manufacturing-oriented sectors.According to official data, production of crude oil, natural gas and petroleum refinery products declined during the month,…
R Praggnanandhaa (PTI Photo) French Grandmaster (GM) Maxime Vachier-Lagrave has ranked India’s R Praggnanandhaa in the third tier (B tier) for the upcoming Candidates tournament, calling it a bit of a “hot take”.While he made it clear that all eight players have a chance to win, he based his ranking mainly on current form rather…
Virat Kohli (BCCI/IPL Photo) NEW DELHI: Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan believes Kohli’s transition to playing fewer formats might impact his T20 rhythm, especially after breaks.“This time, things will be a little different for Kohli. For the first time, he will play the IPL having completely retired from Test cricket. He is playing only one…
Modern car key fobs have changed the way people interact with their vehicles. You no longer need to insert a key or even press a button in some cases. The car simply detects the key nearby and unlocks itself. It feels smooth and almost effortless. Yet, this convenience relies entirely on wireless communication, which can…
Geographic names can be serious in nature regarding boundaries and culture, but can also be a source of comedic relief. From Antarctica to Turkey, places often use names that provide adventure seekers with photographic opportunities and historians with opportunities to explain. Names may provide humour in English, but each possesses its own history, language or…