‘Naruto’ live-action: Worldwide casting search for lead actors begins The makers of the live-action ‘Naruto’ have launched a worldwide casting search to find its three lead actors who will play the roles of Naruto, Sasuke and Sakura in the film, reported Variety.The adaptation of Masashi Kishimoto’s classic manga is backed by Lionsgate. The casting search … Read more
Roads across the affected area remain closed, while residents from nearby communities have been evacuated. Around 50 displaced people are being sheltered in a local cultural centre as firefighters work to contain the inferno. A massive wildfire in southern Spain has killed 12 people authorities confirmed on Friday, marking one of the country’s deadliest wildfires … Read more
We live in a country blessed with abundant sunshine. Despite that, vitamin D deficiency continues to affect millions of Indians. Dr Ravinder Goswami, endocrinologist and professor at AIIMS Delhi and recipient of the Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize, tells TOI why this paradox exists, who are most at risk, and why supplements should never be taken … Read more
Health officials across the United States are scrambling to figure out what’s behind a new wave of cyclosporiasis, which is a nasty intestinal infection that’s making headlines for one terrible reason: waves of “explosive diarrhea. Michigan has logged its biggest outbreak ever. We still don’t know exactly which food is to blame, but experts keep … Read more
“Our ministry is doing a pilot project on ten routes for hydrogen trials,” Nitin Gadkari said. NEW DELHI: Union minister Nitin Gadkari on Thursday said hydrogen will play a defining role in the future of transportation, with the government already conducting pilot projects on 10 highway corridors to test hydrogen-powered mobility solutions.The ongoing trials are … Read more
Mumbai: The Rs 13,000-crore integrated flood mitigation master plan announced by chief minister Devendra Fadnavis during the ongoing Assembly session on Wednesday combines conventional drainage upgrades with nature-based solutions to tackle Mumbai’s chronic flooding, particularly in low-lying areas.BMC officials said the proposal has been submitted to the Centre and the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), … Read more
PATNA: A collapsed lung. Bandaged body. Over 70% vision impairment requiring glasses with a power of 9.5. Clock ticking towards one of India’s toughest tests.When Gunjan Kumar from Bihar’s Sitamarhi could no longer keep pace with JEE preparation, his mother picked up pen and paper — refusing to let his dream slip away.Months later, the … Read more
Born in the US, Navaneeth Unnikrishnan has a degree in data science and speaks with an American accent. But it is his command of Indian classical music that is winning audiences over At first blush, Navaneeth Unnikrishnan could easily pass for a typical Gen Z-er who grew up far from his cultural roots. Born and … Read more
US Vice President JD Vance Wednesday said that the US department of labour has launched a probe and issued subpoenas against alleged foreign fraudsters accused of misusing the H-1B visa programme. Vance said the Trump administration would ensure the scheme does not undermine American workers. Vance said the action was part of a fraud enforcement … Read more
Alia Bhatt’s ‘Alpha’ came close to the Rs 80 crore mark worldwide by the end of its first week’s run at the box office.(Image Credit: Instagram) Alia Bhatt entered uncharted territory as she debuted in the YRF spy Universe with ‘Alpha.’ Though it was the first time the actress tried her hand in the respective … Read more