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The Odyssey: Matt Damon Transforms into Odysseus For Christopher Nolan’s Reimagining of The Greek Epic; SEE Here

The Odyssey: Matt Damon Transforms into Odysseus For Christopher Nolan’s Reimagining of The Greek Epic; SEE Here

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Matt Damon turns Odysseus in Christopher Nolan’s new Greek epic retelling! After a brief cameo in Interstellar and a prominent supporting role in the Oscar-winning Oppenheimer, Damon has finally earned a lead role in a Nolan-helmed epic. But did you ever imagine the British filmmaker, known for creating thought-provoking masterpieces, reimagining Greek mythology? This is definitely a first! The Martian actor will star as Odysseus, the titular hero of Homer’s epic poem and the Greek king of Ithaca. Universal Pictures unveiled the first look at Damon dressed in period attire. In the image, the Good Will Hunting actor is seen wearing ancient Greek clothing while posing with his back to the camera. “Matt Damon is Odysseus. A film by Christopher Nolan, #TheOdysseyMovie is in theaters July 17, 2026,” the caption read. Before the official announcement, there was widespread speculation among netizens about who would play the tragic Greek hero. Most debated that it would be Tom Holland, while others bet against it. Netizens quickly filled the comment section with their thoughts on the casting. “Everyone …

Earthquake Swarm Near Santorini Triggers Emergency Response from Greek Authorities

Earthquake Swarm Near Santorini Triggers Emergency Response from Greek Authorities

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Greek authorities have responded to an intensifying earthquake swarm near Santorini by closing schools and deploying emergency teams. The tremors, which began last week, have been growing in frequency and magnitude, raising concerns over potential stronger quakes in the region. While experts have ruled out immediate volcanic activity, the situation remains unpredictable due to the swarm’s unusual characteristics. The most powerful tremor recorded so far was a magnitude 5 earthquake, striking approximately 34 kilometres northeast of Santorini. The event occurred at 2:27 p.m. local time, as per the University of Athens’ earthquake monitoring system. Seismic Activity Driven by Faults, Not Volcanic Unrest According to reports, the ongoing tremors are attributed to fault movement rather than volcanic activity. Santorini, positioned on the Aegean Sea’s tectonic boundary, sits on the exposed section of a submerged volcano known as the Santorini caldera. David Pyle, Professor of Earth Sciences at the University of Oxford, told Live Science that the quakes are likely caused by fault lines shifting rather than magma activity. He described the swarm as unusual, highlighting the …

Jaishankar holds talks with Greek Foreign Minister; discusses IMEC, India-Mediterranean connect

Jaishankar holds talks with Greek Foreign Minister; discusses IMEC, India-Mediterranean connect

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Union External Affairs Minister during a meeting with Minister of Foreign Affairs of Greece George Gerapetritis, in New Delhi. | Photo Credit: X/@DrSJaishankar External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met his counterpart from Greece, George Gerapetritis, on Thursday (February 6, 2025) and held a very “productive conversation” with him on advancing the multi-faceted bilateral relations in a range of sectors, including trade, artificial intelligence and cultural ties. The two Ministers also interacted during a meeting held at the Hyderabad House. “Delighted to meet my friend FM George Gerapetritis of Greece this evening in Delhi. Held a very productive conversation on advancing our multifaceted relations, focusing on shipping, trade and investment, connectivity, mobility, AI and cultural ties,” Mr. Jaishankar said in a post on X. Delighted to meet my friend FM George Gerapetritis of Greece this evening in Delhi. Held a very productive conversation on advancing our multifaceted relations, focusing on shipping, trade & investment, connectivity, mobility, AI and cultural ties. Also discussed IMEC and… pic.twitter.com/LRwm2EbeBG — Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) February 6, 2025 He also a …

‘Magical beyond words’: Greek woman marries Indian man at Mahakumbh Mela 2025 in Prayagraj | Latest News India

‘Magical beyond words’: Greek woman marries Indian man at Mahakumbh Mela 2025 in Prayagraj | Latest News India

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Penelope, a Greek woman, married an Indian man, Siddharth, at the ongoing Mahakumbh Mela in Uttar Pradesh’s Prayagraj on Sunday. The couple said they chose the religious congregation to get married as a more “divine and spiritual” way rather than using weddings as an opportunity to “party and drink”. Penelope and Siddarth during the Mahakumbh Mela 2025 in Uttar Pradesh’s Prayagraj.(ANI) The ‘kanyadaan’ ritual was performed by Swami Yatindranand Giri, Mahamandaleshwar of the Juna Akhara, along with the bride’s mother and other relatives. The seer said that the woman had adopted the traditions of ‘Sanatan Dharma’ few years back and is a devotee of Lord Shiva. “Siddharth is also our devotee, he has gone to various countries to spread yoga and serve Sanatan, so today, keeping in mind the traditions, doing the ‘agni phere,’ (circling the fire) it was done,” news agency ANI quoted him as saying. Expressing happiness on choosing to get married in India during the festival, the woman said, “It was very nice to see a different perspective, a spiritual way.” Penelope …

25 years of Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai: Ameesha coined the term `Greek God` for Hrithik

25 years of Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai: Ameesha coined the term `Greek God` for Hrithik

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Ameesha Patel made her Bollywood debut alongside Hrithik Roshan with Rakesh Roshan`s 2000 romantic thriller Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai gets candid about her first rendezvous with the superstar. As the film was re-released in theatres, Ameesha claimed in an interview that the term Greek God, which is often used by Hrithik’s fans and the media was coined by her.  ‘Hrithik Roshan was a thin, introverted, awkward teenager’ In an interview with News18, Ameesha Patel shared her first impression of Hrithik Roshan. “We were family friends and I knew him when we were teenagers. He was a thin, introverted, and awkward teenager. He was shy like me. When I came back to Mumbai after my education in Boston and saw him, he had completely transformed!” said the actor. She added, “It was like this caterpillar had become a butterfly. I looked at him and said, ‘Superstar!’ But he couldn’t digest it and called me biased. We both had changed from gawky teenagers to young people. We became confident and talkative. The shyness had fallen over. And …

Punjab FC signs Greek striker Petros Giakoumakis

Punjab FC signs Greek striker Petros Giakoumakis

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Punjab FC has announced the signing of Greek forward Petros Giakoumakis for the remainder of the season. He last featured for the Greek second-division club Makedonikos. The forward has signed a 6-month contract until May. The 32-year-old Giakoumakis was born in Heraklion, Crete in Greece, and came up from the youth ranks of the local side Olympiakos Chersonissos. He started his professional career with the Greek Super Division club, PO Atsaleniou in 2011 where he spent three seasons. He signed for APO Levadiakos in the 2014 season and racked up 117 appearances for the club across five seasons. The forward has played his entire career in Greece except for a season on loan with Cyprus club Olympiakos Nicosia. Giakoumakis has represented Greek clubs Atromitos, Veria NPS, PAS Lamia, and Ionikos Nikeas in his career. Speaking about the signing, Technical Director of Punjab FC, Nikolaos Topoliatis said, “Petros fits the profile of the striker we were looking for the remainder of the season. He is an experienced campaigner and I hope that he can bring quality …

Hrithik Roshan Flaunts His Chiselled Abs In Shirtless Photo, Fans Call Him ‘Greek God’ | See Here

Hrithik Roshan Flaunts His Chiselled Abs In Shirtless Photo, Fans Call Him ‘Greek God’ | See Here

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Last Updated:January 06, 2025, 10:41 IST Hrithik Roshan will soon be seen in The Roshans and War 2. Hrithik Roshan’s latest gym photo. Hrithik Roshan earned the title of ‘Greek God’ in Bollywood due to his chiselled physique and stellar good looks. The actor often takes to Instagram to flaunt his abs and the hard work that went in to achieve his desired physique. His recent bare-bodied post is no exception! Hrithik Roshan took to Instagram to share a shirtless photo captioned, “Such a big difference between being strong and looking strong. This year I’m going for the real thing.” Hrithik flaunted his abs as he flexed in the gym. He wore grey sweatpants and a cap as he posed. The actor’s fans couldn’t stop gushing over him. One person wrote, “Transformation King🔥.” Another called him, “G.O.A.T of Bollywood 🔥 🙌❤️😍.” Several Instagram users called Hrithik a “Greek God”. One person wrote, “Bestest mam 🔥 bestest inspiration 🔥.” Another commented, “You are my inspiration sir ji. 🙌👏❤️.” Meanwhile, Hrithik Roshan will soon appear in a …

Chatter around Sam Konstas debut: A plan for Bumrah which he won’t tell; funny chirps at short-leg which broadcasters will love & Greek Grandma’s cooking | Cricket News

Chatter around Sam Konstas debut: A plan for Bumrah which he won’t tell; funny chirps at short-leg which broadcasters will love & Greek Grandma’s cooking | Cricket News

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An ABC cricket podcast claims Sam Konstas might be set to become the youngest Australian batsman to debut since Ian Craig in 1953. Craig was 17 years 239 days old. Konstas’ exuberance was apparent after his first net session, and he was quoted as saying by Fox Cricket, “I think for me, what an amazing opportunity at my age. Pat Cummins and the group have welcomed me in, so it feels like a family. It’s been awesome, a dream come true, and hopefully I get to represent my country.” His teammate Sean Abbott told Fox that Konstas would be a broadcasters delight with his chirping at short leg, where traditionally the youngest team members get posted. Abbott said, “I really enjoyed my time with him in the Shield game here a couple of weeks ago. What I will say is if he gets the chance to play, turn up the stump mikes when he’s at short leg (because) he’s got some good bants. He’s a funny, funny young kid, and I’m looking forward to seeing …

New Greek metro is archaeological window on the past | Lifestyle News

New Greek metro is archaeological window on the past | Lifestyle News

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A metro system in Greece‘s second city Thessaloniki officially opened on Saturday, its stations displaying the same ancient artifacts that nearly derailed the project’s completion. During construction, which began in 2006, workers discovered a Byzantine-era market, a Roman cemetery and other treasures of the city’s long and varied history. The finds stalled the metro’s progress and raised questions about how the city would modernise while protecting its rich past. The answer was to blend the two by displaying the uncovered artefacts for modern-day commuters to enjoy. Thessaloniki’s new metro system opens, displaying ancient artifacts unearthed during construction. (Source- Reuters) “This is not just a public works project, which is incredibly important for the city. It is also a museum,” Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said before visiting the Venizelou station for a private tour on Friday. “It’s probably unique in the world. We will go through an underground museum to reach the train.” The metro took nearly 20 years to complete, in part because of funding problems during Greece‘s 2009-2018 debt crisis. It is the …

Greek Tomb Possibly Holds Alexander the Great’s Tunic, New Study Suggests

Greek Tomb Possibly Holds Alexander the Great’s Tunic, New Study Suggests

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A cloth fragment discovered in a royal tomb in Greece could be the remains of a tunic once worn by Alexander the Great, according to recent claims by Professor Emeritus Antonis Bartsiokas of Democritus University of Thrace. Found in a tomb near Vergina, a site historically tied to Macedonian royalty, this garment is now believed by Bartsiokas to have belonged not to Alexander’s father, Philip II, as previously thought, but to Alexander’s half-brother Philip III Arrhidaeus. Arrhidaeus assumed the title of king after Alexander’s death, though his capacity to rule was limited by a mental disability. Debate Surrounding the Tomb’s Occupants and Origins The discovery was published in Journal of Field Archaeology. The discovery of the garment was made in 1977 within a gold chest in a tomb traditionally associated with Philip II. However, Bartsiokas argues that this tomb actually houses the remains of Arrhidaeus and his wife, Eurydice, basing his conclusion on historical records, wall art in the tomb, and an analysis of the garment itself. The tunic, he asserts, may have originally belonged …