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S Janaki, who passed away at 88, transformed South Indian cinema with her voice across 20 languages and 48,000 songs over six decades. From a nine-year-old with no formal training to becoming the most trusted voice of composers, she built a legacy that defined what love sounds like for generations.
South Indian kitchens transformed a colonial crop into filter kaapi through generations of adaptation. The daily ritual blends Yemen's coffee beans, local ingenuity, and a distinctive steel filter into something entirely their own.
Thapelo Maseko's 63rd-minute goal gave South Africa a crucial 1-0 victory over South Korea in their 2026 FIFA World Cup Group A match. The win moves Bafana Bafana into second place and keeps their knockout-stage dreams alive.
A Bengaluru collective just launched a 15-part video series revealing what ancient Indians actually ate, from Harappan fish bones to early South Indian dishes. Using animations and expert historians, they're making 50 years of research accessible to everyone.
Saint Francis Indian School in South Dakota has transformed from struggling to thriving, tripling math proficiency and nearly tripling English scores since 2020. The stunning turnaround earned the school its highest rating ever from the Bureau of Indian Education.
Veteran Tamil filmmaker K Bhagyaraj marked 50 years in cinema on his 72nd birthday, sharing heartfelt memories of his journey from "Kovai Raja" to celebrated director. His story of staying true to his roots while inspiring generations offers a masterclass in humility and dedication.
India's Fairwood Nuclear and South Korea's SK Securities just signed a deal to bring small, clean nuclear reactors to India. The three-year partnership connects Indian innovation with Korean investment to power the country's carbon-free energy future.
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A South African soccer player who nearly quit the sport scored the winning goal that sent his team into the World Cup knockout rounds. Thapelo Maseko found new life playing in Cyprus after two years without opportunities at home.
S. Janaki, who passed away at 88, spent six decades bringing every human emotion to life through music that shaped South Indian cinema. Her voice became the soundtrack of generations, from classical ragas to folk melodies that still move listeners today.
Just seven years after lifting its decades-long cinema ban, Saudi Arabia's movie industry is exploding. The Kingdom's cinema market is projected to grow from $611 billion in 2025 to nearly $1.4 trillion by 2034.
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A South African cookbook author is making traditional Indian sweets accessible to home cooks with a surprisingly simple chickpea flour fudge recipe. The treat called chana magaj takes just one pot and pantry-friendly ingredients.
Director Bharathiraja, who transformed Tamil cinema by bringing village stories to life with raw authenticity, passed away at 84 in Chennai. His groundbreaking films launched countless careers and tackled social issues that still resonate today.
A cricket team just reached a milestone that no other squad in the sport's shortest format has ever achieved. The Mumbai Indians became the first T20 team in history to score 50,000 runs across all competitions.
Indian celebrities brought traditional craftsmanship to fashion's biggest night, showcasing heritage textiles and artisan techniques on the global stage. From filmmaker Karan Johar's debut to royal heirlooms reimagined, the 2026 Met Gala became a celebration of Indian artistry. --- ##
John Wren kept Broken Hill's last cinema running for four decades, even testing Mad Max 2 footage until dawn. Now the town's honoring the man who sacrificed everything so they could keep watching movies under the stars.
South Korea successfully launched its next-generation Earth observation satellite aboard SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket, advancing the nation's ability to manage disasters and protect its citizens. The achievement marks a major step forward in South Korea's growing space technology sector.
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South African Airways just became Africa's first major airline to let passengers pay for flights with Bitcoin, completing transactions in seconds. The move puts South Africa at the forefront of real-world cryptocurrency adoption.
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South Africa is meeting its promise to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, and a new €200-million loan from Germany will help the country speed up its shift from coal to solar and wind power. This funding is part of a global partnership helping South Africa prove that climate progress is possible.
WforWoman became the first Indian high-street brand to showcase at Paris Fashion Week, standing alongside fashion giants like Louis Vuitton and Hermès. The brand proved everyday Indian fashion belongs on the world's most prestigious runway.
South Africa is partnering with global health organizations to manufacture a revolutionary twice-yearly HIV injection that could help end the pandemic. The move could bring lifesaving medication to 8 million South Africans living with HIV and millions more across the continent.
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