Christopher Nolan on ‘The Odyssey’ and IMAX Technical Challenges
He and the cinematographer Hoyte van Hoytema combined new inventions (like fire-mimicking lights they developed) with century-old techniques.
Graft scandal rocks Croatian sports
The Croatian world-champion sibling duo Janicaand Ivica Kostelic. Photo: AFP LONDON: A graft scandal at Croatia’s ski federation has sent shockwaves through sports bodies across the country, with sports stars demanding change from a system they say has let them down. For a population of just 3.8 million, Croatia boasts a remarkable number of sporting … Read more
Pakistani researcher wins wildlife conservation award
Research examines the impacts of trophy hunting on mountain carnivores, ungulates and local communities Bilal Mustafa receives the Young Researcher of the Year Opinion Award from the International Council for Conservation of Game and Wildlife. — EXPRESS Pakistani researcher Bilal Mustafa has received the Young Researcher of the Year Opinion Award from the International Council … Read more
Govt raises petrol by Rs5, HSD by Rs30 in first daily price revision
[ Hours after unveiling daily pricing, govt raises petrol to Rs315.71 and HSD to Rs353.30 per litre Just hours after announcing a new mechanism to revise petroleum prices on a daily basis, the federal government on Friday increased the prices of petrol and high-speed diesel (HSD) by Rs5 and Rs30 per litre, respectively, citing fluctuations … Read more
Trump Faces the Limits of U.S. Firepower and the Lessons of Past Wars
Like his predecessors, President Trump has struggled to turn battlefield successes into long-term victories.
Burnham Becomes Labour Leader and Britain’s Incoming Prime Minister
At a time of political upheaval and economic stagnation, Andy Burnham will on Monday become the seventh prime minister in a decade.
Rudolph Marcus, Who Illuminated Electrochemical Processes, Dies at 102
He received a 1992 Nobel Prize for developing a theory that explained fundamental processes behind photosynthesis, respiration, oxidation and even how fireflies produce light.
Deepika Padukone shoots action-packed sequences in third trimester
Crew member says actor determined to wrap portions for upcoming film before going on maternity leave Indian actor Deepika Padukone is reportedly continuing to shoot for her upcoming film Raaka during her third trimester. According to Variety India, the actor has been filming almost every day despite being seven months pregnant. She is said to be putting in … Read more
Root sees England to series-levelling win
England’s Joe Root goes on the attack against India at Sophia Gardens, Cardiff. Photo: AFP LONDON: Joe Root’s typically composed 99 not out steered a jittery England to a four-wicket win over India in the second one-day international in Cardiff on Thursday to level this three-match series at 1-1. Root came in to bat with … Read more
PML-N reviews Nawaz, Maryam visit plans ahead of election rallies in AJK
PML-N reviews election strategy, orders door-to-door campaign and mobilisation of supporters across the region MUZAFFARABAD: The central leadership of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) held a key consultative meeting with party leaders on Friday to review the arrangements for party president Nawaz Sharif and Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz’s upcoming visit to the region and arrangements for … Read more