Anushka Shetty turned 45 today. From Baahubali to Rudhramadevi, the actress has delivered several acclaimed performances across genres. On her birthday, look at these five films that highlight her versatility and talent.

Anushka Shetty birthday special: From Baahubali to Vedam, 5 must-watch films of the actress on OTT

From Mohammed Shami to Kuldeep Yadav, here's a look at the top five Indian bowlers fastest to 150 wickets in ODIs. This list also includes Ajit Agarkar, Zaheer Khan and Jasprit Bumrah

Meet top 5 Indian bowlers fastest to 150 wickets in ODIs

Kamal Haasan turned 72 on November 7. With a career spanning more than six decades, the superstar has delivered several critically acclaimed, award-winning performances in films such as Nayakan, Moondram Pirai, and many more. On his birthday, here's a look at films available on OTT platforms.

Kamal Haasan birthday special: From Nayakan to Moondram Pirai, 6 award-winning films of the superstar to watch on OTT

From Jasprit Bumrah to Mohammed Shami, here's a look at the top five Indian pacers with most international wickets. This list also includes Kapil Dev, Zaheer Khan and Javagal Srinath

Meet top 5 Indian pacers with most international wickets

The 50 Best Restaurants 2026 list was announced on Nov 4 in Lima, Peru, with Spain's Asador Etxebarri named the world's best restaurant. Kolkata-born chef Gaggan Anand's Bangkok restaurant Gaggan took the No. 2 spot and was also named Best Restaurant in Asia.

Top 5 restaurants 2026: Kolkata-born chef's Bangkok restaurant named world's no 2 - check the list

IPL 2023: Punjab's Predicted XI vs KKR

10 life-changing books to read in your 30s

This book teaches the value of living in the present moment as well as how to overcome negative thoughts and emotions.

"The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People" by Stephen Covey

This book provides a roadmap for personal development and success, focusing on habits that can help you achieve your objectives.


Even in the face of fear and uncertainty, this book encourages readers to embrace their creativity and pursue their passions.

"Man's Search for Meaning" by Viktor Frankl

The author's experiences as a Holocaust survivor and psychiatrist are used to explore the human need for purpose and meaning in this book.

This book offers readers practical strategies for developing good habits and breaking bad ones, allowing them to improve their lives one small step at a time.

This book delves into the power of vulnerability and the importance of accepting imperfection in ourselves and others.

"The Art of Possibility" by Rosamund Stone Zander and Benjamin Zander

This book encourages readers to adopt a mindset of abundance and possibility rather than scarcity and limitation.

"The Happiness Project" by Gretchen Rubin

This book chronicles the author's year-long journey to improve her own happiness, offering insights and tips for readers to do the same.

"Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking" by Susan Cain

This book celebrates introverts' strengths and investigates how they can thrive in a world that often favours extroversion.

This book offers practical advice to entrepreneurs and business leaders who want to build successful startups by using a lean, iterative approach to product development and customer feedback.

Here is the list of top 10 books which you should read in your 30s

Z through his legendary career has proven that history is also on his side, with 14 Billboard 200 No.1 albums, and over 140 million records sold. He believes everyone has genius-level talent. 

We all know Eminem, after coming from freestyle rap battles, he continued to wield the mic as a weapon of his choice. He broke several records, including Guinness World Record for fastest rap in a hit single with Godzilla, where he rapped 225 words in 30 seconds. 

Snoop Dogg or Snoop Lion is one of the founding fathers of West Coast and gangsta rap.  As he once said, "Last but not least, I wanna thank me. I wanna thank me for believing in me. I wanna thank me for doing all this hard work."

Drizzy Drake Rogers is one of the most renowned rappers of all time. He's currently the Hot 100's all-time hits leader, with almost 300 entries to his credit, and refuses to give his opposition a breather, by consistently releasing projects every calendar year. 

Wayne opened his 2005 deep cut as, "Best Rapper Alive," and is one of the most masterful lyricists of all time. 


Tupac Amaru Shakur was a poet, actor, activist and rapper who was the ultimate polymath in the 1990s. He gave several classics like: "Dear Mama" and "Keep Your Head Up."

Nasir bin Olu Dara Jones, born in 1973 is regarded as the best rapper of all time.  Nas's second album "It was Written" (1996) debuted the top of the billboard 200 and charted for four consecutive weeks. 

Being one of the most influential artists, Lamar gained popularity as a teen rapper, thanks to his lyrics, and fearless genre experimentation.

Starting in the early 2000s, Ye gave his first solo in 2003, "Through the Wire," and then scored his first Hot No. 1 alongside Twista and Jamie Foxx on "Slow Jamz."

Rap of Queen with her fierce and fearless spirit, Nicki established her little lighthouse after the 2009 mixtape Beam Me Up Scotty. She emerged as the First Lady of Young Money solidifying the label's ineffable trinity chart-conquering some rap beats with Lil Wayne and Drake. 

Here's the list of top American rappers. Take a look!

Top American rappers of all time

Once again, Mahendra Singh Dhoni will lead the Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League 2023. 'Captain Cool' has already added many victories for CSK. He is a batting powerhouse and legendary wicketkeeper. 

Rohit Sharma is also known as 'Captain Marvellous' as he is the most successful captain in the history of IPL with five trophies. The prolific run-getter is leading Mumbai Indians in Indian Premier League 2023. 

Hardik Pandya debuted as captain for Gujarat Titans in the last season of the Indian Premier League. He led the new team to victory last year and will lead the team in IPL 2023. The big hitter and fast-bowling all-rounder Pandya has a blend of youth and experience. 

KL Rahul will lead the newest franchise in the Indian Premier League 2023. He is one of the finest batters of the modern era. He has led Punjab Kings in one of the previous seasons of IPL.

Sanju Samson is the captain of Rajasthan Royals for IPL 2023. He has 3526 runs in his IPL career, which he started in 2013. It is his 3rd season as the leader of the pack.

David Warner has replaced Rishabh Pant as the captain of Delhi Capitals for the Indian Premier League 2023. Previously, he has led Sunrisers Hyderabad to victory. He began his IPL journey in 2009. 

Nitish Rana will debut as captain of the Kolkata Knight Riders for the Indian Premier League 2023 in the absence of Shreyas Iyer. In the past, he has made successful contributions to KKR's matches. 

Shikhar Dhawan, also known as Gabbar, will return as the captain of Punjab Kings for the Indian Premier League 2023. He is the second-highest run-getter in the history of IPL with 5784 runs. 

Aiden Markram began his IPL journey with PBKS as a replacement for Dawid Malan in 2021. The South African batsman has played some impressive innings in his international cricket career. He will lead Sunrisers Hyderabad in IPL 2023, and Bhuvaneshwar Kumar will be there in his absence.

The Indian Premier League 2023 stands different from the other seasons, even in captaincy. Here are the ten teams in IPL and their captains.

IPL 2023: Teams & Captains

Three-year World Cruise! MV Gemini, your ultimate Bucket List

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Christmas in Brazil, New Year in Argentina

A classic Disney film about Simba, a young lion who must learn to be king and reclaim his rightful place in the animal kingdom.

A touching story about a clownfish named Marlin who sets out to find his son, Nemo, who has been kidnapped by humans.


A family-friendly film about a pig named Babe who learns to herd sheep to become a county fair champion.

Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey (1993)

A heartwarming adventure story about three pets - a golden retriever, a bulldog, and a Himalayan cat - who travel across the wilderness to find their way home.

A documentary about the annual journey of emperor penguins in Antarctica as they trek across the ice in search of a mate and raise their young.

A story of a young boy who befriends a captive orca whale named Willy and helps him escape to the ocean.

An animated adaptation of the classic children's book about Charlotte, a spider who befriends a pig named Wilbur and saves him from slaughter.

A comedy about a group of zoo animals who escape and end up on the island of Madagascar, where they must learn to survive in the wild.

A timeless tale about a horse named Black Beauty who receives both good and bad treatment from his various owners before finding a loving home.

An animated musical about Mumble, a young emperor penguin who cannot sing like the other penguins but discovers a talent for tap-dancing.

Want to watch best movies based on animals? Here, we bring the top 10 list for you. Check now!

10 Best Animal Movies of All Time

Famous Names inducted in Premier League Hall of Fame

Dior Fall 2023: Major Highlights From Gateway Of India

Shahid Kapoor's wife stuns in a black ensemble and pearl jewellery.

Bollywood actress rocks the Barbiecore trend.

Diva dons a baby pink ensemble with vintage Sunita Kapoor jewels. 

The celebrity couple looked etheral in chic attires.

GOT star flaunted her pixie cut in a cute red outfit.

World Idli Day: A tribute to something simple yet elegant

Idli lovers are found all over the world. But this simple dish of steamed rice cakes has crazy following in India.

A freshly made, steaming Idli with tasty chutney and sambar for some flavour, is a short and sweet description of thousands of Indians across the counrtry. 

Idli is so much a part of Indian culture, it has mention even in ancient Indian literature. 

A popular caterer in Chennai started World Idli Day on March 30, 2015. The caterer reportedly made 1328 varieties of Idlis on the day. 

Eat it with chutney, dunk it in sambar or fry it. The options seem endless.

What’s stopping us from indulging in some comfort food like Idli every day? Time and space are relative anyway. 

A tribute to something simple yet elegant.

A look at Major League Cricket (USA) owners

IPL 2023: GT's predicted XI for CSK tie

The titanosaur- named Patagotitan mayorum, is 122 feet long and only just fits into the exhibition hall at London's Natural History Museum. 

The last remaining long-necked sauropod dinosaur

Titanosaurs were the last remaining long-necked sauropod dinosaurs still thriving at the time the species went extinct.


Tall enough to poke head into a 5-storey building

Researchers say Patagotitan mayorum would have been tall enough to poke its head into a five-storey building.

Patagotitan to take over from London's beloved 'Dippy'

Patagotitan will be a welcome replacement for the museum's long time dinosaur attraction, the popular Diplodocus "Dippy" replica which was on display until 2017.

One of world's largest dinosaurs ever to stride Earth goeon display in London

IPL 2023: Overseas players of Chennai Super Kings 

The wicketkeeper-batsman from New Zealand was bought by CSK for his base price of INR Rs 1 crore. He is known for switching gears while batting and has played 20 T20I matches for New Zealand. 

The batter-all rounder from England was retained by CSK for INR 8 crore ahead of the 2022 Mega Auction. He is a versatile left-handed batter and an aggressive off-break bowler who has played 15 matches in 2021 with 357 runs. 

The all-rounder cricketer is from England and is likely to play as a specialist batter at the start of the IPL 2023 due to his knee injury. He was one of the costliest players that CSK bought at INR 16.25 crore. 

The kiwi all-rounder will once again play his trade to the CSK at the 2022 edition of the league. He was bought by the franchise for INR 50 lacs.

The South African all-rounder, Dwaine was picked by the CSK for his base price of INR 50 lakhs and is known for his excellent variations to trouble batters and is also very handy with the bat too. This will be his first stint at the IPL. 

Sri Lankan bowler make his way in IPL 2023 as the CSK bought him for INR 70 lakhs at the 202 Mega Auction. KKR and CSK both showed interest in the 21-year-old youngster. 

The 19-year-old Sri Lanka medium pacer was roped in by the CSK in IPL 2023 as a player replacement for the injured Adam Milne. He feagtured in Sri Lanka's U10 World Cup squads in 2020 and 2022. 

IPL 2023: Foreign Players of Gujarat Titans 

David Miller is a batsman from South Africa, and GT retained him for ₹3 Crores for IPL 2023. He represented Gujarat Titans in the previous season as well. Miller has been a part of the Indian Premier League since 2013 and represented Kings XI Punjab for several years.

Matthew Wade is an Australian batsman and wicketkeeper. Gujarat Titans retained him for ₹2.4 crores in the IPL 2023 auctions. He has participated in two seasons of IPL, one in 2011 and the other in 2022.

Odean Smith is an all-rounder cricketer from West Indies. He made his IPL debut in 2022. Gujarat Titans bought Smith for ₹50 lakhs. 

Alzarri Joseph is a 25-year-old fast bowler from West Indies. Gujarat Titans bought him for ₹2.4 crores at the IPL 2022 Mega Auction. He became the second-only player to take a five-wicket haul on an IPL debut.

Afghanistan's Rashid Khan made his IPL debut in 2017. Gujarat Titans retained the leg-spinner for ₹15 crores. Khan has also represented Sunrisers Hyderabad in the previous seasons of IPL. 

Joshua Little is a 23-year-old bowler from Ireland who'll make his IPL debut in 2023. 

Gujarat Titans has seven overseas players in the 16th season of Indian Premier League. Here's the list

Top 10 Most Expensive Watches in The World

Priced at $55 million, the watch made up of colourful diamonds, including pink, blue, green, orange, and yellow, is said to be one of the most expensive watches.

One of the most beautiful and expensive watches. This silver-coloured diamond timepiece will cost you around $40 million.

The most complicated Patek Philippe wristwatch ever made. As per the website, it boasts twenty complications, a reversible case, two independent dials, and six patented innovations''. The price of this watch is $31 million.

The costliest timepiece is a white gold and diamond bracelet and comes at a whopping price of $26 million.

This watch, considered the 5th most complicated in the world, was manufactured in 1897. You can make this vintage piece yours for $30 million.

Jacob & Co. launched its most expensive watch: The Billionaire Timeless Treasure. The yellow diamond watch features 425 Asscher-cut fancy yellow and intense yellow diamonds. The price of this exquisite piece is $20 million.

Newman's wife presented him with this rare timepiece in 1995. This memorable watch comes at the price of $17.6 million

This beautiful piece, which is encrusted with a cluster of colourful diamonds., will cost you around $25 million. 

Made from 260-carat emerald cut diamonds, this extravagant piece will cost you around  $18 million.


This silver stainless steel piece from Patek Philippe's comes at the exorbitant price of $11 million.

The opening ceremonies of the Indian Premier League have always been a star-studded affair. They have featured many celebrities in the past, including Salman Khan, Shah Rukh Khan, Pitbull, and Akon. Here's what to expect from IPL 2023 opening ceremony. 

The king of playback singing, Arijit Singh, will be performing at the TATA Indian Premier League 2023 to celebrate the biggest cricket festival at the Narendra Modi Stadium on March 31, 2023, starting at 6 PM. 

TATA IPL announced Tamannaah Bhatia's performance on their official social media handles. The Bollywood beauty will be present during the IPL 2023 opening ceremony. She also performed at IPL 2018 opening ceremony.

Rashmika Mandanna has given back-to-back hits in the last few years. The pan-India star will be giving a dance performance at the IPL 2023 Opening Ceremony. 

It's not confirmed yet, but Tiger Shroff will reportedly perform at the opening ceremony of the Indian Premier League 2023. IPL fans will witness an opening ceremony after five years, only on Star Sports and Jio Cinema in India. 

According to some reports, Katrina Kaif is likely to perform at the IPL Opening Ceremony. Katrina has already performed at an IPL 2018 closing ceremony.

The opening ceremonies of the Indian Premier League have always been a star-studded affair. Here's what to expect from IPL 2023 opening ceremony.

IPL 2023 Opening Ceremony Guest List

IPL 2023: CSK Predicted XI vs GT

First portable cell phone was invented in 1973 by Motorola.

Motorola Engineer Martin Cooper made the first-ever cell phone call on April 3. It was a clunky device that offered a talk time of just 30 minutes and required 10 hours to charge. 

Cell phones became popular during the cellular revolution which started in the 90s and by 1990, the number of mobile users was around 11 million. By 2020, this number grew to a whopping 2.5 billion. 

In 1987, Nokia launched its first mobile phone, the Mobira Cityman 900. This was considered expensive and exclusive mostly to the elite class. 

The touchscreen phones that we use today were first released back in 1994 by IBM, called Simon. It was the first device to feature apps and a touchscreen. 

The launch of the third-generation mobiles in 1998 was another milestone in the mobile network. The custom ringtones were also released the same year.

How people became addicted to cell phones?

Soon cell phones started replacing all other devices like calculators, cameras, and fax machines including other items like dictionaries. It became easier for people to carry one electronic instead of a bunch of devices and cell phone became their world. 

What 'Father of the cell phone' said after 50 years of his invention? 

Martin Cooper said that people look too much into their phones and advised them to take their eyes off mobile phones for some time. He also warns that in the future humans might have devices embedded under their skin. 

50 years of cell phone

From Albie Morkel to Yuvraj Singh: Longest sixes in IPL

Oscar Pistorius and Reeva: A timeline of murder, trial and probable parole

Pistorius shoots his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp dead on Valentine day 2013

Pleads not guilty, saying he mistook her for a burglar

Sentenced to 13 years behind bars, started his term in 2014

Eligible for parole consideration after serving half of the sentence as per law

Reeva's mother to make representations to the parole board

Pistorius became first double amputee to race at the Olympics at the London 2012 games.

Achievements came crashing down after the murder.

A look at Most International Goals

The beaches of Bora Bora have turquoise lagoons & soft and sandy stretches. The island also offers luxurious resorts and dreamlike settings. It is a party of French Polynesia, an archipelago in the South Pacific Ocean.


Boracay has beautiful white sand beaches and clear blue water. It is considered one of the best places for relaxation. It offers breathtaking sunsets, fun water activities, top-notch resorts, and a booming nightlife. 

Bali has the perfect beaches for people who wish to have a relaxing vacation with their families and friends. Beaches in Bali are surrounded by beautiful temples and local markets.

Baie d'Audierne is situated at the western tip of Brittany. It is a coastal wetland with cliffs, ridges, intertidal mudflats, freshwater lagoons, and vast beaches. The beaches are fine sand bordered by around ten kilometres of wind-shaped dunes. 

The beach became famous after the song 'The Girl From Ipanema' was released in 1962. The white sand beach is the most popular in South America, surrounded by luxurious hotels, theatres, and cafes.

Plage de Tahiti is a nudist beach featured in "And God Created Woman." The beach is lined with hotels, resorts, shops, restaurants, cafes, and other features. 

Miami Beach goes far beyond sun and sand. It encompasses nightlife, world-renowned art galleries, luxurious hotels and buildings with unique architectural styles. 


In Porto-Pollo, visitors can see the Barrabisa beach, the Dune beach, and Padula Piatta beach. They have a sand with medium grain size and light colour. Moreover, the sea has a intense blue colour tht contrasts with the sand.

The Woolacombe beach is famous amongst surfers and families and is often regarded as the best beach of United Kingdom. The privately-owned beach has excellent services including daily cleaning, beach hut rentals and life guards.

Weymouth Beach is a popular destination for sea-bathing. Legend says King George III visited the beach several times during his illness. The sand is perfect for making sand castles. 

Beaches offer a rejuvenating and relaxing experience. Here are the top 10 beaches in the world a person must visit once in their lifetime.

10 Most Beautiful Beaches In The World

IPL Orange Cap Winners

A look at Most wins in IPL history

This heartwarming film, based on a true story, tells the story of Hachiko, a loyal dog who waits at a train station every day for his owner to return, even after his owner's death.

This comedy-drama follows a couple who adopt a mischievous Labrador Retriever named Marley and their many ups and downs in life.


This classic film, set in 1860s Texas, tells the story of a boy and his dog, Old Yeller, and the challenges they face together.

Dharma is stuck in a rut because of his negative and lonely lifestyle, and he spends every day in the comfort of his loneliness. A puppy named Charlie enters his life and changes his perspective on it.

This film is based on a true story about a group of sledge dogs who are left behind in Antarctica when their human companions are forced to evacuate due to a storm.

This coming-of-age film, set in Mississippi during the 1940s, follows the adventures of a young boy and his devoted Jack Russell Terrier, Skip.

This film is about a race car driver and his dog, Enzo, who reflects on his life with his owner and wishes to become a human in his next life.

In this family-friendly adventure film, a lovable mixed-breed dog named Benji becomes a hero when he assists in the rescue of two kidnapped children.

When a family adopts a St. Bernard puppy named Beethoven, he grows into a massive and mischievous dog who causes chaos and adventure.

This touching film follows the life of a dog named Bailey as he reincarnates through various breeds and experiences, always looking for his life's purpose.

Do you love dogs and want to watch movies featuring dogs? Here is the all-time favorite list. Check Now!

10 Best Adorable Movies on Dogs

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7 beaches across world that glow during night

On the boulders of Japan's Okayama beach shrimp glows for around 20-30 minutes.

Microscopic phytoplankton help gives the blue magical glow to the ocean

At night, the sea water glows due to bioluminescence which is because of the presence of microorganism called Noctiluca.


Jervis Bay is famous for many things like crystal clear waters, white sand and whale watching, but most importantly for its blue illumination.

The beach is known for its fluorescent, luminous waves. The glowing waves softly splash over the beach.


Shimmery blue light cover the sea in Dalian, China which, as per experts, emerges from a plankton called flagellate.  

Mosquito Bay is situated on the island of Vieques' southern tip and is home to one of the brightest bioluminescence phenomena in the world. 

Virat Kohli’s Best seasons in IPL history

Swift kicked off the 'Red' era by singing '22' and re-created her white shirt and black shorts look but did a little tweaking with the words printed on her T-shirt.

Fastest Fifties in IPL

Deepak Chahar was named under grade C in last year's contract.

BCCI gave grade B pay scale to Ajinkya Rahane but his name is not in the list this year

Ishant Sharma's name is nowhere in the list. Last year, he was under grade B

Swing-star Bhuvi's name also removed from the list, last year he was put under grade C

Hanuma Vihari's name also removed from the list, last year BCCI marked him under grade C

Wriddhiman Prasanta Saha, a right-handed wicket-keeper batsman from India, disappeared from the list for this year

Mayank Agarwal, the right handed top order batsman, not in the list of BCCI annual contract 2023-24. Last year, he was named under grade C

Sherlock Holmes from the Sherlock Holmes series by Arthur Conan Doyle

A brilliant detective who solves complex mysteries with his unrivalled intellect and powers of observation.

Holden Caulfield from The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger

A troubled teenager who struggles with growing up and finding his place in the world


Harry Potter from the Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling

A young wizard who learns to navigate the magical world and battle evil forces.

Here is the list of top 10 best book characters all time. Check it out now!

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