Author: Rahul M

20th Century Studios RATING : 6 / 10 Pros Works far better than it sounds on paper Mismatched buddy formula makes it a better Shane Black Predator than Shane Black’s “The Predator” Cons Forced Alien crossover never stops being distracting You do still wish it was a bloodier, R-rated adventure Earlier this year, a bombshell report in Variety revealed that Disney executives have been desperately trying to get Hollywood’s top names to pitch original blockbuster movie ideas for Gen Z men, as Marvel and “Star Wars”…

Called the microscale optoelectronic tetherless electrode (MOTE), the device has already demonstrated its ability to measure sharp neuron spikes and broader brain signals with minimal impact on brain tissue. By using light to power the implant and transmit data, it opens up new possibilities for continuous, chronic neural monitoring, something that has remained elusive with previous technologies. Advancements in Neural Recording The MOTE represents a significant step forward in the field of neural monitoring. At just 300 microns long and 70 microns wide, it is small enough to balance on a grain of salt, but powerful enough to wirelessly track…

Their experiment, part of the SWEET project, used sucrose crystals cooled to near absolute zero to try and detect interactions with low-mass dark matter particles. While no such particles were found, the concept worked—and could open a new chapter in particle physics. Decades of effort and billions of dollars have been poured into the search for dark matter, a mysterious substance that makes up the majority of the universe’s mass. Yet despite its gravitational fingerprint on galaxies and stars, dark matter continues to elude direct detection. Traditional detectors have come up empty, prompting physicists to rethink both their materials and…

Brat, starring Darling Krishna and directed by Shashank, is continuing its successful run after its release last week. The film, produced by Manjunath Kandakoor under the Dolphin Entertainment banner, has now joined the list of recently performing Kannada films. The film team shared details about its progress during a press meet. Director Shashank said the film revolves around the theme of cricket betting and was expected to primarily attract youth. However, he noted that family audiences have also been turning up in large numbers. He added that viewers across class and mass segments have been responding positively and appreciating performances,…

LONDON — When it came time to receive his knighthood, soccer great David Beckham knew what to do. He bent his knee like, well, Beckham.King Charles III tapped his shoulders with the blade of a sword and “Becks” was transformed to Sir David Beckham.“This is without doubt my proudest moment,” Beckham said after Tuesday’s ceremony at Windsor Castle. “I’ve been very obviously lucky in my career to have won what I’ve won and done what I’ve done, but to receive an honor like this, of a knight, is beyond anything that I ever thought that I would receive.”The distinction marks…

The family entertainer Yajamana, starring Karnataka Ratna Dr. Vishnuvardhan, is set to re-release across Karnataka on November 7, marking 25 years since its original release in 2000. The film was produced by Mehrunnisa Rehman and directed by R. Sheshadri and Radha Bharathi. The re-release is being carried out by Muniswamy S.D., with the film updated using modern technology. A special silver jubilee celebration was organized at the Kalavidara Sangha in Bengaluru, where producers, cast members, and technicians from the original team participated and shared memories from the film. Producer Rehman stated that Dr. Vishnuvardhan and K.V. Nagesh Kumar were the…

Days after the announcement that the former Prince Andrew has been stripped of all his “titles” and “honours,” the royal family has made a big change to their official website.On Thursday, Buckingham Palace released a statement saying that King Charles “initiated a formal process to remove the Style, Titles and Honours” from the former royal.In the aftermath, the disgraced former Duke of York’s profile on their website appears to have been deleted from the senior royals’ section, and his page is no longer live.The demotion stems from allegations that the royal was among Epstein’s clients. Virginia Giuffre, a victim of…

CAIRO (AP) — The Grand Egyptian Museum opened its doors to the public on Tuesday after an extravagant inaugural ceremony attended by royals and heads of state.The $1 billion megaproject has been promoted as the world’s largest museum dedicated to a single civilization, with nearly 50,000 artifacts. For the first time, visitors can marvel at the collection of treasures from the tomb of the famed King Tutankhamun, which was discovered in 1922.“Most Tutankhamun treasures were in the old Egyptian museum,” Ahmed Ghoneim, the museum’s CEO, told reporters. “However, some were scattered in other museums and others were kept in storage.…

Director Raghu Shivamogga’s film The Task has drawn attention through its title and teaser and is set for release on November 21. The song launch event was held on Sunday at the Kalavidara Sangha in Bengaluru, where actor Dhruva Sarja attended as the special guest and released the semi-rap song “Saguva Dariya Thumbaa.” Speaking after the launch, Dhruva Sarja said the song sounded promising and credited Sandy for delivering unique music. He noted that the teaser suggested an action thriller and mentioned that it builds anticipation to watch the film. He added that two new heroes are being launched through…

A Kannada film based on the life of a photographer is set to release after a long gap. Full Meals, starring Likhith Shetty, Khushi Ravi and Tejaswini Sharma, is a romantic comedy that revolves around the professional and personal experiences of a wedding photographer. Written and directed by N. Vinayak from Chitradurga, the film is scheduled to release across Karnataka on November 21, while the trailer was released on November 3 on the DGK YouTube channel. The narrative focuses on a wedding photographer who travels for a pre-wedding shoot where the bride develops feelings for him, leading to a series…