Book Review: World Herbal Encyclopedia by Acharya Balkrishna

Acharya Balkrishna’s monumental 111-volume World Herbal Encyclopedia offers an audacious compilation of global botanical, ethnomedical, and healing traditions. This ambitious work, featuring extensive plant listings, historical medical systems, and rich visual documentation, serves as a vital preservation effort for endangered knowledge. While facing minor challenges in academic verification and accessibility, its comprehensive scope and preservation…

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‘The Ba***ds of Bollywood would have earned Rs 700 crore at the box office’: Emraan Hashmi explains why Aryan Khan’s series deserved a theatrical release

Emraan Hashmi believes Aryan Khan’s web series, ‘The Ba***ds of Bollywood’, deserved a theatrical release, calling it a “politically incorrect” blockbuster. His cameo as an intimacy coach went viral, with fans loving the nod to his early 2000s romantic image. Hashmi expressed delight at the unexpected online sensation his role generated.

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Amitabh Bachchan clarifies after accidentally sharing AI-Generated photo, Says, ‘Hum gaon ke hai, chote manayi!’

Amitabh Bachchan addressed an accidental AI-generated image post, explaining his village background and efforts to do his best. He deleted the image after a fan pointed out an error, expressing humility and the human tendency for things to go wrong. Bachchan shared a reflective black-and-white photo of himself bowing, emphasizing the importance of being human.

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