Express dialogues | 'Invasive alien species are foremost challenge faced by Kerala’s forests': Dr Kannan

With over three decades of pioneering research in forest genetics, biodiversity conservation and ecological restoration, Dr ...

Rajkumar Hirani reveals why he used an alien in Aamir Khan starrer 'PK': 'My reason was different from Steven Spielberg's'

Filmmaker Rajkumar Hirani revealed his alien character in 'PK' was a narrative device to explore religion and belief through ...

Rajkumar Hirani reveals why PK featured an alien protagonist: “He would know nothing about the way we see God”

Filmmaker Rajkumar Hirani has opened up about the creative logic behind casting an alien as the central figure in PK, saying ...
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Our extraterrestrial's epidermal state

Steven Spielberg has settled a long-standing debate about E.T.'s skin. The beloved alien was moist, not slimy, according to the director. This distinction matters for intergalactic travel and pop ...