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Sholay producer GP Sippy lost everything during the partition and was homeless when he moved to Bombay. In a few years' time, he became the biggest producer in Bollywood. Indian cinema is over 100 years old at this point but it started taking shape, and became a significant part of the cultural zeitgeist somewhere in the late 1940s, shortly after the Indian independence. At this time, a lot of filmmakers, actors, music directors and other technicians associated with the movies were still trying to find their feet in the business. Bollywood wasn’t old enough for people to have familial connections as many artistes had just landed in Bombay (now Mumbai) after the Partition. One such...

Another brilliant blast of light arcs across the night's sky, dramatically illuminating the Catatumbo River below. This is 'Relámpago del Catatumbo' in a corner of north western Venezuela - otherwise known as 'the everlasting storm'. The unique atmospheric phenomenon generates an estimated 1.2m lightning strikes a year and is visible from almost 250 miles away. Storm clouds gather in the same spot five-miles above Lake Maracaibo up to 160 nights per year, lasting for about 10 hours at a time. (The 'everlasting storm' rages of the Catatumbo Delta in Venezuela - the phenomenon has continued for thousands of years) (The Venezuelan storms generate an estimated 1.2million lightning...

For some, being paid a salary for two decades without being asked to lift a finger might sound like a dream come true. However, when this happened to Frenchwoman Laurence Van Wassenhove, she says it became a psychological nightmare - and now she is taking legal action against her employer for 'forced inactivity' and 'making her invisible' in the workplace.The 59-year-old is suing one of Europe's biggest telecom companies, Orange, for discrimination, after alleging that she was left in a role with no tasks, no responsibilities, and no human connection for over 20 years. The mother-of-two was full of ambition when she joined France Télécom, now known as Orange, back in 1993 -...

Some people pop vitamin pills to re-energise, others drink coffee. But Steve Ludwin prefers snake venom - not a brand of energy drink but actual snake venom, which he's been injecting into himself a few times a week for the past 28 years. Ludwin, 50, originally from California, says he has not suffered from cold or flu for 13 years and is convinced it's down to his unorthodox medication. And he claims there are other health benefits too. 'I play tennis every week with a friend who’s a lot younger. About an hour before, I inject cobra and rattlesnake venom and feel like a 23-year-old again. 'I don’t deny it’s cheating, but when you’re 50, having such energy can...

On the nights of August 12 & 13, get ready to witness an awe-inspiring meteor shower, with 1,000 meteors crashing into Earth at 150 per hour! These streaks of light will illuminate the night sky, lighting it up with fiery brilliance. According to NASA, you can expect to see an average of up to 100 meteors per hour during the Perseid's peak. A typical Perseid meteoroid (which is what they're called while in space) moves at 133,200 mph (214,365 kph) when it hits Earth's atmosphere (and then it is called a meteor). Most of the Perseids are tiny, about the size of a sand grain. Almost none of the fragments hit the ground, but if one does, it's called a meteorite. The Perseids are hot...

For centuries, Vrindavan has been known as the land of Lord Krishna. But behind the prayers and chanting, there is a sorrow that surrounds in its lanes. Often called the ‘City of Widows,’ it is now a refuge for thousands of women rejected by their families after the death of their husbands. (Widows come to Vrindavan with a hope of peace, if not acceptance. (Photo Credit: X) Once cast out, many widows from across India travel to Vrindavan, where they spend the rest of their lives in ashrams. Most come here with nowhere else to go. With white saris, worn faces and little money, they begin again in this holy town. They come here with a hope of peace, if not acceptance. Why...

A drunk Japanese man shocked Chinese social media after he jumped into the sea to retrieve his phone and had to be rescued after drifting for more than four hours on his back. The incident unfolded on July 27, when a 27-year-old man from Kurashiki in Okayama Prefecture, in the southern part of Japan’s Honshu Island, was strolling and drinking on the Kurashiki Port Bridge. Around midnight, while trying to photograph the night scenery with his mobile phone, he accidentally dropped it off the bridge. (The man dropped his phone off a bridge into choppy waters, then jumped in to try to get it back. Photo: Shutterstock) Impaired by alcohol, he leapt into the sea at the mouth of the...

Discover the revolutionary $6375 Tesla Tiny House just announced by Elon Musk in 2026 a futuristic sustainable living solution that is compact affordable and energy-efficient. Designed for minimalists and off-grid living this Tesla home features solar power integration smart home technology and eco-friendly materials making it the ultimate game-changer in modern housing. Whether you are interested in Tesla's latest innovations the future of affordable housing or Elon Musk's new ventures this video provides an in-depth look at everything you need to know about the Tesla Tiny House. Its sleek design cutting-edge features and potential to disrupt the housing market make this one of the most...

 A 20-year-old Australian man has caught the internet's attention after he proclaimed himself president of the self-declared Free Republic of Verdis, a tiny nation nestled in a disputed 125-acre forest along the Danube River between Croatia and Serbia. According to The New York Post, this micronation boasts its flag, cabinet, currency, and nearly 400 citizens, all established after Daniel Jackson discovered the land was unclaimed due to an ongoing border dispute between the two countries. "Verdis was an idea I had when I was 14. It was just a bit of an experiment at first with a few mates. We have all dreamed of creating something crazy," said Mr Jackson. Mr Jackson, a digital...

Adult pacifiers which claim to relieve anxiety and improve sleep have become a trending product in China, sparking concerns from doctors and internet users. Some online shops claim they sell more than 2,000 such items a month. They are described as being bigger than the baby version and sell for between 10 and 500 yuan (US$1.4 and US$70), the news outlet The Cover reported. Many shops say that adult pacifiers offer stress relief and help with sleep. (Online shops claim the adult-sized dummies can help relieve stress and aid sleep. Photo: Handout) Some say the products can also help people quit smoking and assist with proper breathing. The nipple part is transparent and the shield...