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Padma Shri awardee and renowned environmentalist Saalumarada Thimmakka, who passed away at the age of 114 on Friday, is remembered for her extraordinary contribution to afforestation and environmental protection.Thimmakka was born in Gubbi taluk of Tumakuru district. Despite having no formal education, she worked as a daily-wage labourer in a quarry. After her marriage to Bikkala Chikkayya, she moved to Hulikal village in Magadi taluk. The couple, who did not have children, began planting trees — a mission that would define their lives.Together, they planted 385 banyan trees along State Highway 94, between Kudur and Hulikal. Thimmakka often recalled how…

Veteran Bollywood legend Dharmendra, aged 89, has been admitted to Breach Candy Hospital in Mumbai since October 31. According to his family, the actor is stable, recovering well, and responding positively to treatment. Rumours about Dharmendra’s health began circulating on social media earlier this week, with several false reports claiming he was in critical condition and on a ventilator. His wife, Hema Malini, and daughter, Esha Deol, have firmly denied these claims, confirming that the actor is under observation and in good care. “The reports about his health are completely untrue. He is stable and showing good signs of recovery,”…

“Yajamana” Re-Releasing on November 7 After 25 Years! The iconic family drama Yajamana, starring Karnataka Ratna Dr. Vishnuvardhan, is set to re-release across Karnataka on November 7, exactly 25 years after its original release in the year 2000. The film was produced by Mehrunnisa Rehaman and directed by R. Sheshadri – Radha Bharathi. This classic has now been upgraded with modern digital technology for today’s audiences. The re-release is being brought by Muniswamy S.D. To celebrate the film’s silver jubilee, a grand event was held at the Artists Association. The film’s producers, actors, and technicians participated and shared nostalgic memories…

The promo song “AFRO Tapang” from the highly anticipated Kannada multi-starrer 45 has become a sensation. Within just three days of release, the song has crossed 12 million views. Starring Karunada Chakravarthy Dr. Shivarajkumar, Real Star Upendra, and Raj B. Shetty, the film marks the directorial debut of music director Arjun Janya and is produced by M. Ramesh Reddy under the Suraj Productions banner. Released recently on Anand Audio, the song is trending nationwide — #23 across India, and #1 in Karnataka. For the first time in India, the film’s lead stars — Shivarajkumar, Upendra, and Raj B. Shetty —…

The trailer of Rebel Star Prabhas’ film The Raja Saab has captured the attention of audiences not only in India but across the world. The fictional storyline has sparked huge curiosity among Prabhas fans. Amid this excitement, several rumours started circulating about the film’s release. The film team has now put a full stop to those rumours. There were strong speculations on social media that the movie, which was expected to release during the Sankranti festival, had been postponed. Clarifying the situation, the makers have dismissed these rumours. The team has confirmed that The Raja Saab will release nationwide on…

Amanjot Kaur played a key role in India’s historic first Women’s World Cup win by defeating South Africa by 52 runs in the final at Navi Mumbai. Her brilliant work in the field helped India lift the trophy. Early in the match, Amanjot ran out opener Tazmin Brits with a sharp direct throw, breaking her partnership with Laura Wolvaardt. Later, she took a match-changing catch to dismiss Wolvaardt. Even though she juggled the ball three times, she held on to it, which almost ended South Africa’s hopes of making a comeback. After the final, Jemimah Rodrigues presented Amanjot with the…

Vintage Rajkumar-Era Lenses Used for ‘666 Operation Dream Theater’ The makers of 666 Operation Dream Theater are recreating a slice of Kannada cinema’s golden age by using lenses and visual techniques once employed in Dr. Rajkumar’s iconic films of the 1970s and 80s. The film, directed by Hemanth M. Rao, is being shot with vintage LOMO lenses, famously used in several classic Dr. Rajkumar spy thrillers including Operation Diamond Racket and Jedara Bale. The team has already completed two shooting schedules after sourcing suitable lenses from Chennai, Mumbai and Bengaluru. Speaking about the creative approach, cinematographer Advait Guru Murthy said…

Australia captain Mitchell Starc won the toss and chose to bowl first against India in the second T20 International at Melbourne on Friday, October 31, 2025. India have retained the same playing XI from the opening match, while Australia made one change, bringing in Matthew Short in place of Josh Philippe. The opening match of the five-game T20I series in Canberra was abandoned due to rain, making this fixture crucial for both sides to gain early momentum in the series.

To understand the new politics stance and other pro nationals of recent times, we should look to Silicon Valley and the quantified movement of the latest generation. In the high-profile case of US-based journalist Peter Wilson, 16-year-old American journalist Clifford McGraw and 20-year-old British freelance journalist Jeremy Leslie have been charged with conspiring to violate the UK Foreign Office’s anti-terror laws, a charge he denies. On Monday, UK attorney Andy McDonald revealed that he had spoken. “Few worry about catching Covid anymore, as it’s just a matter of time before they do,” says Tea, a teacher at a school for…