Author: Rahul M

NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Eleven cheetah cubs were rescued from illegal trade in Somaliland in what a conservationist described on Thursday as “one of the largest confiscations of the species.”The cubs were packed in bags that resembled sacks of potatoes and were being transported in a small dhow off the Somaliland coast at Berbera when the local coast guard intercepted them on Sunday.Two locals and three Yemenis were arrested during the rescue operation, and the cheetahs were taken to a rescue center owned by the Cheetah Conservation Fund, or CCF.Somaliland, a breakaway region of Somalia, is a major transit hub…

An international activist flotilla seeking to break the Israeli blockade of Gaza said Wednesday it was attacked for a second night in a row when a drone targeted one of its boats that was docked in Tunisian waters. No one was harmed.The Global Sumud Flotilla shared CCTV footage showing people on board the group’s British-flagged Alma shouting “fire” and pointing to the sky. Projectiles on fire fell on the deck, exploding and setting off a blaze.The Israeli navy had intercepted 13 of the flotilla’s boats as they approached the besieged Palestinian territory.Jas Ikeda, 32, of Washington state, was among those in…

Indian fast-bowling spearhead Jasprit Bumrah has added another remarkable milestone to his already glittering career. He has now taken 50 or more Test wickets in Australia, England, and India, making him the only active pacer in world cricket to achieve this rare feat. The achievement reflects Bumrah’s ability to thrive in vastly different conditions, from bouncy Australian tracks to seaming English pitches and spin-friendly Indian surfaces. Dominance in Australia Bumrah has been India’s most reliable strike bowler Down Under. With 64 Test wickets in Australia, he has surpassed legends like Kapil Dev to become India’s highest wicket-taker in Tests on…

Ben Blackall/Netflix They conquered the brewing world, but it took a lot of blood, sweat, and tears to put Guinness on the map, much of which is dramatized in Netflix’s hit historical series “House of Guinness.” The show begins with the death of Benjamin Guinness and follows his four adult children as they attempt to live up to the Guinness name and keep the family’s successful brewery business heading in the right direction amid local backlash against Benjamin’s ties to England. Tensions boil over during his funeral and his offspring quickly…

The team behind the upcoming Kannada film Green, starring Gopalakrishna Deshpande and Balaji Manohar in lead roles, has initiated a unique promotional campaign during the Navaratri festival. The film is directed by Raj Vijay, and jointly produced by Raj Vijay and B.N. Swamy. It is being brought to the screen by Gunadya Productions, a new banner headed by Nishanth N.N. As part of its promotional strategy, posters with QR codes were displayed across various locations in Bengaluru. When scanned, the code would lead users to the teaser of Green. Over 3,000 people have already viewed the teaser through this method.…

The “Pilinilike” (Tiger Dance) event organized by Mithun Rai during the Dasara celebrations in Mangaluru was held in a grand manner recently. The event saw the presence of several notable personalities including actors Kiccha Sudeep, Suniel Shetty, Zaid Khan, Pooja Hegde, and cricketers Ajinkya Rahane and Jitesh Sharma. Actor Zaid Khan, impressed by the tiger dance performance of one of the teams, announced a cash prize of ₹2 lakh on the spot to encourage them. Additionally, moved by the performance of one of the young dancers, he announced a personal reward of ₹50,000 for the dancer.…

On the occasion of Vijayadashami, producer Pushpa Arun Kumar shared information about a new film. Director Sriraj, who directed the film Kottalavadi, will also be directing this second project. Pushpa Arun Kumar, mother of well-known actor Rocking Star Yash, had produced her first film Kottalavadi under her banner PA Productions. The film received appreciation from the audience. Now, on the auspicious day of Vijayadashami, she has announced that she will be producing her second film under the PA Productions banner. This new film will also be directed by Kottalavadi director Sriraj. Producer Pushpa Arun Kumar has…

VATICAN CITY (AP) — The world’s oldest army has new uniforms.But don’t worry: The Swiss Guards’ famed blue, yellow and red Renaissance-style billowy garb isn’t going anywhere. Rather, the pope’s army on Thursday unveiled an additional uniform for nonceremonial, formal occasions, such as a diplomatic reception or official dinner outside the Vatican walls.Col. Christoph Graf, the Swiss Guards commander, donned the new duds at a presentation ceremony in the army’s barracks ahead of the annual swearing-in ceremony Saturday of 27 new recruits.Graf explained that the new black wool uniform, with two rows of buttons, a yellow and white belt and…

Rahul, who had small roles in films like Yuvarathnaa and Bagheera, is now making his debut as a lead actor in the Kannada film industry through the movie Nee Nange Allava. The film is being produced under the Suram Movie banner. Rahul, a native of Bengaluru, holds a BBA degree. With a long-standing interest in cinema, he began auditioning early on. He trained at Usha Bhandari’s acting workshop and started his film journey after completing the course. He considers this film an important milestone and has been rehearsing in advance for both dance and acting before going on set. Rahul…

In a landmark development for India’s aerospace industry, Airbus and Tata Advanced Systems Limited have jointly inaugurated the H125 Helicopter Final Assembly Unit in Vemagal, located in Kolar district, Karnataka. This marks the country’s first privately owned helicopter manufacturing facility.Also read: Elon Musk’s wealth surpasses $500 billion, headed toward $1 trillionThe state-of-the-art unit will focus on assembling the H125 helicopters, catering to both civilian and military needs. The helicopters produced here will be utilized for various purposes, including private civilian use, tourism, disaster management, and military operations.First H125 helicopter roll out by 2027The launch of this facility is seen as…