Author: Rahul M

In today’s times, how women can protect themselves in any adverse situation is what director Narayan Poojar has attempted to convey through the film ‘Karastra’. The movie is releasing statewide on September 26 under the banner of Sri Shivashakti Cine Combines. Narayan Poojar himself has produced, written the story, screenplay, dialogues, lyrics, and directed the film.Recently, the trailer and a motivational song of this film were released and well-wishers of the producer were present on the occasion and conveyed their best wishes.Speaking about ‘Karastra’ director Narayan Poojar said, “We are trying to highlight through this film how important self-defense is…

‘Kuntebille’ Kannada film that gives nostalgic feels right from the title from the director of ‘Dakshayajna and Tarle Village’ is another rural story releasing on September 26 all over Karnataka.Director GBS Siddegowda, who earned fame with Dakshayajna and Tarle Village, is bringing yet another rural-flavored tale to the screen. Young actor Yadu is making his entry into Sandalwood as a hero for the first time. Megha Shree, who has acted in more than ten films including Bhojpuri and other languages, will be seen as the heroine. In supporting roles, Suchendra Prasad, Bhavani Prakash, Sudha Belawadi, Kavya, and others have acted.…

SAO PAULO (AP) — Thousands of Brazilians protested in all 26 states and the federal district Sunday against a possible pardon for former President Jair Bolsonaro and his allies, who were convicted of attempting a coup. Calls for demonstrations grew after the lower house Tuesday passed a constitutional amendment that would make it harder to arrest or launch criminal proceedings against lawmakers. The measure now heads to the Senate.The following day the lower house voted to fast-track a bill backed by right-wing opposition lawmakers that could grant amnesty to Bolsonaro, his closest allies and hundreds of supporters convicted of their…

Paramount Jonathan Frakes didn’t just beat out several other actors for the role of Commander Riker on “Star Trek: The Next Generation,” he also became one of its stalwart directors — helming more than 30 episodes in the franchise — so the man knows what he’s talking about when it comes to quality “Trek” stories. He’s declared two of his own “Next Generation” episodes as undeniable classics: The Season 3 episode “The Offspring” and Season 5’s “Cause and Effect,” stories that indeed made our list of best “TNG” episodes. “I still…

BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Authorities in the Dominican Republic said Sunday they have confiscated some of the cocaine transported by a speedboat that was destroyed recently by the U.S. Navy, as the Trump administration carries out a controversial anti-narcotics mission in the southern Caribbean.In a press conference, the Dominican Republic’s National Directorate for Drug Control said it recovered 377 packages of cocaine from the boat which was allegedly carrying 1,000 kilos of the drug.Officials said the boat was destroyed about 80 nautical miles south of Isla Beata, a small island that belongs to the Dominican Republic. They said the Dominican’s…

Riding on fantastic knocks from Abhishek Sharma and Shubman Gill, India defeated Pakistan by 6 wickets in a high-voltage Super 4 match of the Asia Cup 2025 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai on Sunday, September 21. Chasing a total of 172 for the victory, Sharma smashed 74 off 39 balls, with the help of six boundaries and five maximums, and shared a 105-run opening stand with Gill (47 off 28 balls), as India won the match with 7 balls to spare. The result also marked India’s highest successful chase against Pakistan in T20Is, as the reigning world…

The finding is part of a larger two-year survey led by Roxanne Cabebe-Barnuevo of the University of the Philippines Visayas, focusing on cartilaginous fish in regional markets. The study, published in Acta Ichthyologica et Piscatoria, not only sheds light on the undocumented presence of sandbar sharks in the area but also reveals the vulnerability of species typically absent from scientific records. Sandbar sharks are commonly found in fisheries worldwide, but their slow growth and low reproduction rates make them highly susceptible to overfishing. That vulnerability becomes even more pressing when newborn individuals start showing up regularly in local fish markets,…

What began as a niche experiment in behavioral therapy is now part of a growing trend in digital medicine. Prescription games like EndeavorRx and therapeutic platforms like SPARX are gaining traction, not just for novelty, but because they address one of medicine’s most persistent challenges: engagement. Many patients — especially children and teens — resist conventional therapy formats. Games, by contrast, offer structure, feedback, and most importantly, motivation. This shift is being driven by growing evidence that games can produce measurable outcomes. Researchers, clinicians, and regulatory bodies are no longer ignoring what these platforms can deliver when they’re built around…

Microplastics, tiny particles of plastic debris, are increasingly found in places once thought to be unreachable. Recent studies have shown that these particles are not only contaminating our oceans and ecosystems, but are also making their way into the human body. According to Science Daily, microplastics have been detected in human blood, brain tissue, and bones, raising concerns about their potential long-term effects on health. As scientists delve deeper into these findings, the impact on skeletal health becomes more apparent, with early research suggesting that microplastics could contribute to conditions like osteoporosis. The full scope of their impact is only…

Salem (Tamil Nadu), Sep 21 (PTI) Tamil Nadu BJP President Nainar Nagenthran called on AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami here on Sunday and declined to commit on the scope for bringing back former Chief Minister O Panneerselvam and the AMMK into the NDA fold. The TN BJP president described the meeting with the AIADMK chief as a “courtesy visit,” and ruled out discussing politics with him. Speaking to reporters, Nagenthran, asked about PMK’s founder leader S Ramadoss’s camp reportedly seeking an appointment with Union Home Minister Amit Shah amid allegations of BJP interfering in the intra-party issues of political…