‘Shah Rukh asked Rs 6 lakh for an ad, wanted to buy Mannat, but Aamir Khan was cast at Rs 17 lakh,’ says adman Prahlad Kakkar

Prahlad Kakkar revealed that he preferred Aamir Khan over Shah Rukh Khan for a commercial featuring Aishwarya Rai and Mahima Chaudhry, despite Aamir charging significantly more. Kakkar valued Aamir’s ‘innocent boy next door’ image from ‘Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak,’ which he felt better suited the ad compared to Shah Rukh’s less clean image at the…

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Infrastructure push: Cabinet approves NH-715 widening to 4 lanes; Kaliabor-Numaligarh stretch to get wildlife-friendly measures

The Union Cabinet approved a Rs 6,957 crore project to widen the 85.675 km Kaliabor-Numaligarh section of NH-715 in Assam into a four-lane highway. This upgrade aims to boost connectivity, reduce travel time, and enhance economic activity. The project includes wildlife-friendly measures along the Kaziranga National Park section to prevent animal accidents.

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‘Madness’: Dale Steyn compares Bumrah to Cristiano Ronaldo, slams decision to rest pacer

India’s team selection for the Edgbaston Test has sparked criticism, most notably resting Jasprit Bumrah despite trailing in the series. Dale Steyn sarcastically questioned the decision, comparing it to benching Cristiano Ronaldo. The absence of the top-ranked bowler, along with other selection choices, has raised concerns about India’s chances of leveling the series.

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10 smallest snakes in the world: Tiny reptiles that resemble worms

Explore the fascinating world of miniature snakes, often overlooked yet crucial to ecosystems. From the critically endangered Barbados threadsnake, the world’s smallest, to the widespread Brahminy blind snake, these tiny reptiles exhibit remarkable adaptability. Discover their unique diets, habitats, and survival strategies, proving that even the smallest creatures play a vital role in nature’s delicate…

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“All the signals are there”: UN warns Gaza near famine; compares disaster to Biafra, Ethiopia starvations

The World Food Programme has issued a dire warning about the escalating humanitarian crisis in Gaza, drawing parallels to past famines in Ethiopia and Biafra. An IPC report indicates that famine thresholds have been reached in most of Gaza, emphasizing the urgent need for unimpeded humanitarian access to prevent widespread starvation and death.

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Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis insulted Maratha sentiments with one-day protest limit, says Manoj Jarange

Manoj Jarange criticizes Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis for restricting the Maratha agitation in Mumbai to a single day. Jarange demands the government remove all conditions for the protest at Azad Maidan. He threatens an indefinite hunger strike starting Friday. Jarange urges Maratha protestors to remain peaceful. He is open to dialogue if the government addresses…

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