On International Women's Day in 2024, we honor female directors for their groundbreaking contributions.
On this Women's Day, you should be on the lookout for these female directors: Patty Jenkins, well known for helming the movie "Wonder Woman," Ava Duvernay, who created history in 2018 with the film "A Wrinkle in Time," and many more!
2024 Cannes Film Festival: 'Manthan' by Shyam Benegal will be screened there.
When Manthan, directed by Indian Shyam Benegal, was released in 1976, it attracted much attention. A restored version of the Indian film, which starred well-known actors and was influenced by Varghese Kurien's groundbreaking milk cooperative movement, will be shown at the next Can Film Festival.
Two children were killed in an Israeli strike in Rafah.
The Israeli military is attacking residential areas across the Gaza Strip, and civilian casualties are increasing by the day. Over 34,500 Palestinians have been killed during the nearly seven-month war. One of the most recent attacks, an air strike on Rafah in the south, killed at least two children. Israel has increased its aerial bombardment on the city, raising concerns about a massive ground offensive. There are around 1.5 million forcibly displaced Palestinians sheltering there.
Protest against nuclear power facilities in the coastal area of Kenya.
The violence occurred in a seaside community in Kenya amid debate over the government's intention to build the country's first nuclear power facility. Local communities and campaigners claim the project jeopardizes livelihoods and threatens a world-renowned marine reserve.
Scientists reveal Black Hole's plummet; strange zone around black holes discovered.
Black holes are among the most fascinating objects in our universe, although little is known about them since Albert Einstein predicted them. Watch the story to learn more.
Egypt, Qatar, and the US encouraged Israel and Hamas to finish the Gaza truce pact.
Qatar, Egypt, and the United States pushed Israel and Hamas to subscribe to the principles articulated by US President Joe Biden. Far-right ministers in Israel's current coalition, however, have vowed to topple Netanyahu's government if he accepts such a deal. The Israeli opposition is encouraging the government to embrace Biden's latest ceasefire plan for Gaza. Still, Netanyahu has declared that conditions have not changed and that he would not accept a lasting ceasefire until Hamas is destroyed. Osama Hamdan, a Hamas spokesperson, described Biden's proposal as "positive" but stated that the party had yet to receive any formal documentation.
Chinese scientists claim to have discovered an anti-aging component in young mice's blood. The longest-surviving mouse in their study lasted up to 1,266 days or 120-130 human years. Watch to learn more.
210 Palestinians dead in central Gaza: Israel launches big operation to liberate hostages.
Dozens of Israeli air attacks were carried out in Deir el-Balah and Nuseirat in central Gaza, mainly on residences west of Rafah in the south and several places in Gaza City north.
Turkey sends Bayraktar TB2 drones to the Maldives to monitor the sea area.
Male signed a $37 million agreement with TB2, a Turkish business, to purchase military drones for patrolling purposes, and the drones have already arrived in the nation.
Iraq Church, Kaziranga on Wings, and Odisha's Lyfe Hotel
This Wings episode includes an exclusive travel to Odisha and a visit to the brand-new, opulent Lyfe Hotel in Bhubaneswar. We bring you an intriguing story from Iraq, where a new church is being erected to attract Christian pilgrims after a bit of sightseeing in Odisha. While PM Modi was visiting Kaziranga, we looked around the park to discover what activities are available in this national park designated by UNESCO. We then looked at how Ramadan is celebrated around the world.
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