Bollywood producer Karan Johar confirmed the pan-Indian release of 'Odiyan,' a Malayalam film starring Prithviraj Sukumaran and Manju Warrier. Directed by Rahul Sadasivan, the movie blends folklore and mystery, aiming for a wide audience across five languages.
Korean-American author Angela Mi-young Hur discusses the relationship between folklore and identity in her novel 'Our Echoes, Like,' exploring themes of sacrifice, compassion, and forgiveness through Korean myths.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, 15, delivered a record-breaking, calculated batting performance in the IPL 2026 Eliminator, scoring 97 off 29 balls against Sunrisers Hyderabad, showcasing cricketing intelligence and fearlessness.
Goalkeeper Sophie Whitehouse saved four penalties to secure Charlton's promotion to the Women's Super League and relegate Leicester. The match ended 0-0 after 120 minutes, with Charlton winning the shootout 2-1.
A list of the top 10 World Cup heroes, featuring iconic players like Pele, Maradona, Cruyff, and Zidane, highlighting their achievements and impact on the sport and their nations.
Urvil Patel delivered an explosive IPL start against LSG, becoming the first to hit six sixes in his first eight balls and reaching a 13-ball fifty. His 65 off 23 balls also secured the highest strike rate for a CSK batter facing at least 20 balls, showcasing his game-changing ability.
George North, one of Wales' greatest try-scorers with 47 international touchdowns, has announced his retirement from all rugby at the end of this season. The 34-year-old, who earned 121 caps for Wales and featured in four World Cups, made his debut at 18 and became the youngest Welshman to score on Test debut. North famously starred for the British & Irish Lions in 2013 with iconic moments against Australia in Brisbane and Melbourne, including a memorable fireman's lift tackle on Israel Folau.
This feature explores how the panda evolved from an overlooked creature in ancient Chinese folklore—known as 'white bears' in the Three Kingdoms era and believed to eat iron—into a national treasure and defining symbol of modern China. Palaeontological evidence shows panda fossils with butchery marks dating back 8-9 million years, while the earliest written records appear in the Book of Documents from the pre-Qin period.
The post he was referring to was not a casual complaint about low likes, nor the usual algorithmic folklore that surfaces whenever someone’s reach dips. It came from an X user called BLΛC, an artist who said he had spent four years on the platform, built more than 60,000 followers, posted every day with discipline, and then watched his reach fall by more than 40% over three months without changing anything about his work.
Romantic Warrior secured a record-extending fourth victory in the Group One QEII Cup at Sha Tin on Sunday, comfortably defeating international challengers Masquerade Ball and Sosie under jockey James McDonald.
Künstler verlieren ihre Engagements, Journalisten werden entlassen, das Fernsehen zeigt verstärkt Heimat-Folklore - und Sendungen mit Premier Fico. Viele im EU-Land Slowakei werten das als klare Zensur und protestieren. Von M. Allweiss.
