Magic

BJP plans to rope in magicians during Madhya Pradesh election campaign in bid to cast 'spell' on voters

Seeking a fourth straight term in Madhya Pradesh, the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) intends to cast a 'magic spell' on voters during the upcoming state Assembly polls.

JaipurPhoto 2018: Terje Abusdal blends the eerie and humane in Slash & Burn, a project on the Forest Finns

Terje Abusdal's project Slash & Burn, which was displayed at JaipurPhoto this year, is a study of the magic and mystery of the Forest Finns | #FirstCulture

NBA: Stephen Curry scores 45 points in 29 minutes to propel Warriors past Clippers; Cavaliers defeat Magic

Curry's performance meant the reigning NBA champion Warriors hardly missed forward Kevin Durant, who was again sidelined with a right calf strain.

Practical magic: Maneka Sorcar on carrying forward her father PC Sorcar Jr's legacy

Maneka Sorcar — the daughter of the famed magician PC Sorcar Jr — tells us about her own journey into the world of magic

Pokémon GO: Riding high on a wave of nostalgia, Pokémon obsession and technology

Pokemon GO is finally here!!! The exclamation marks are not without intent for they show the eagerness and impatience with which I've awaited the arrival of a Pokemon game on mobile.

Muggle scientists analyse Gillyweed and Skele-Gro

The paper concludes that a magical properties of a plant, the Gillyweed would not have been possible in the real world.

Calling all Harry Potter fans: Invisibility cloaks one step closer to reality, say scientists

New metamaterials may take engineers one step closer to building invisibility cloaks or even shields that can conceal military airplanes, scientists say.

Kerala magician Samraj wins Merlin award by International Magic society

Kerala-based magician Samraj has been selected for the Merlin award instituted by New York-based International Magicians Society (IMS).

Review: Gaiman's 'Ocean at the End of the lane' is both magical and real

Set in the idyllic setting of the British countryside, Gaiman paints a hauntingly beautiful picture of childhood, made all the more perfect for his having included all the bumps and bruises.

Indian arrested in Saudi Arabia for trying to cast a spell on boss

A 33-year-old Indian worker in Saudi Arabia was arrested for allegedly attempting to cast a 'magic spell' on his employer