In 2014, Akon launched a solar initiative to bring electricity to rural Africa; within a year, it reached 14 countries |

Long before solar energy became a major part of conversations around Africa’s development, Akon was trying to tackle one of the continent’s most basic challenges: access to electricity.In February 2014, the Senegalese-American singer launched Akon Lighting Africa, an initiative focused on using solar power to provide electricity to communities that were not connected to reliable…

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Motivational quote of the day by Harrison Ford: ‘What I think is important for a young person is to figure out how to be useful and not be so concentrated on themselves,’ a powerful life lesson on teamwork and finding your own path from the ‘Indiana Jones’ star |

Motivational quote of the day by Harrison Ford: ‘What I think is important for a young person is to figure out how to be useful and not be so concentrated on themselves,’ a powerful life lesson on teamwork and finding your own path from the ‘Indiana Jones’ star(Image Credit: Movie still from the 2015 film…

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India’s kabaddi double! Men beat Iran to defend gold after women’s triumph at Asian Games | Asian Games 2026 News

India’s Sumit tackles Iran’s Amirhossein Taghipour. (Reuters Photo) NEW DELHI: India completed a golden double in kabaddi at the Asian Games 2026 on Saturday as the men’s team defeated Iran 40-34 in a thrilling final, hours after the women had also beaten the same opponents to retain their title.The men’s victory at Aichi-Nagoya earned India…

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‘The Paradise’ box office collection day 3 [LIVE]: Nani’s film shows steady growth on Saturday, nears Rs 80 crore India gross | Telugu Movie News

Nani and Srikanth Odela’s ‘The Paradise’ has entered Day 3 of its theatrical run, with the Nani-starrer witnessing continued audience activity on its first Saturday. The period action drama, which released worldwide on September 24, is playing in multiple languages and is heading into the crucial second half of its opening weekend. ‘The Paradise’ Day…

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Why 11-year-old Yuki Kurihara felt ’embarrassed’ after winning Asian Games esports gold | Asian Games 2026 News

At just 11 years old, Japan’s Yuki Kurihara has already won an Asian Games gold medal. But after beating players much older than him, the young esports player said he felt “embarrassed” and could not show much emotion.Kurihara, a primary school student and the youngest athlete in Japan’s Asian Games history, defeated South Korea’s 24-year-old…

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Ram Charan’s wrist cast and rods removed after ‘Peddi’ injury, actor to undergo 8 to 10 weeks of intensive physiotherapy |

Ram Charan is making steady progress in his recovery from the wrist injury he sustained while shooting for ‘Peddi’. The actor has now undergone a planned follow-up procedure at Ganga Hospital in Coimbatore, where doctors successfully removed the cast and rods from his wrist. Ram Charan’s wrist cast and rods removed after surgery According to…

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Nagarjuna is India’s second richest actor with Rs 5,000 crore wealth, while Chiranjeevi, Venkatesh and Ram Charan also feature in top 10 |

While Bollywood continues to dominate India’s film industry in terms of scale and commercial reach, Telugu cinema has steadily strengthened its presence, particularly with the rise of pan-India films. This growing influence is also reflected in a recently reported list of India’s richest actors in 2026, with four Telugu superstars finding a place among the…

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