Andrew Roberts

Visitors to the Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary will have to wait for a few more days to catch a glimpse of exotic birds from close quarters. Due to release of water from the Krishnaraja Sagar Reservoir (KRS), boating around islets at the sanctuary has been suspended temporarily.

LONDON: Lagaan, the Indian entry for the Oscars in the Best Foreign Film category, has stirred up a controversy here through its indictment of the British Raj, and is a strong contender for the award.

Disney's D23 Expo will kickstart next month with the Disney Legends Awards ceremony honouring artists such as Anthony Anderson, Kristen Bell, Chadwick Boseman, Rob't Coltrin, Patrick Dempsey and Idina Menzel. The opening ceremony, which will also give a sneak peak into the company's 100 year celebrations 'Disney100', will take place at the Anaheim Convention Center on September 9.

World War II's end sparked hopes for lasting peace, but conflict evolved unexpectedly. The introduction of nuclear weapons created a threshold for warfare, while proxy wars and evolving guerrilla tactics demonstrated that even underfunded forces could challenge modern armies. Future conflicts are predicted to be multi-dimensional, with technology playing an increasingly significant role.

The recently discovered journals of Unity Mitford from 1935 to 1939 reveal her personal relationship with Adolf Hitler, documenting 139 meetings with him. These authenticated diaries detail her admiration for Hitler and describe her interactions within his close circle, highlighting her deep involvement with the Nazi leader.

"Black Panther" star Chadwick Boseman, "Frozen" team -- Idina Menzel, Kristen Bell, Jonathan Groff and Josh Gad -- as well as "Grey's Anatomy" actors Ellen Pompeo and Patrick Dempsey were honoured with the Disney Legends Award at D23 Expo.

The Tennessee Titans shared a family photo of their newest head coach, Robert Saleh, with his wife and eight children, initiating comparisons to former Indianapolis Colts quarterback Philip Rivers, who has ten children. Fans compared the two and suggested a flag football game between their families. Additionally, some social media users cited resemblance between one of Saleh’s sons and late former New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez.

Just days into the war engulfing his nation, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is drawing historical comparisons as an effective and stirring wartime communicator -- yet with a distinctly modern touch inflected by the sensibilities of live television and the personal feel of social media. Through interviews and appearances, Zelenskyy has sought to rally the world to Ukraine's side.