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Mint
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Mint
Byeon Woo-seok cast as Sung Jin-woo in live-action ‘Solo Leveling', fans say ‘next phenomenon after Squid Game'
Rising Korean actor Byeon Woo-seok has officially been cast in the lead role of Sung Jin-woo in the much-anticipated live-action adaptation of Solo Leveling, one of South Korea's most globally beloved webtoons. The announcement has generated immense buzz across social media, as fans eagerly anticipate how the actor — best known for his emotional range and recent breakout performance in Lovely Runner — will embody the iconic character. Netflix officially announces Byeon Woo-seok as live action Sung Jin-woo. Solo Leveling, originally a web novel by Chugong, was later adapted into a hit webtoon illustrated by the late artist Jang Sung-rak (aka Dubu), and published on KakaoPage and Tapas. It has since garnered millions of readers worldwide and was successfully adapted into a Japanese-Korean anime series that premiered in early 2024. The story follows Sung Jin-woo, initially known as the 'weakest hunter,' who is thrust into a mysterious system that allows him to level up without limit. Through intense battles, moral dilemmas, and growing power, Jin-woo evolves into a formidable shadow monarch, making him one of the most compelling protagonists in recent fantasy media. While details of the production studio and release schedule have yet to be confirmed, industry insiders suggest the series will be produced jointly by Korean and international partners, aiming to replicate the global success of Netflix's The Glory and Sweet Home. While some fans have responded with cautious optimism, others have expressed their scepticism regarding the casting and the live-action version of the extremely loved anime. Take a look at some reactions: Fan reactions Fan reactions. Many also hope the series honours the artistic legacy of Dubu, whose work played a crucial role in bringing the original story to life. With Byeon Woo-seok at the helm, the live-action Solo Leveling could mark a new era of Korean fantasy storytelling on screen — blending K-drama sensibilities with international production scale.
Scottish Sun
06-07-2025
- Scottish Sun
Five stunning European holidays that are cheaper than a UK train fare – with £2 prosecco and stunning beaches
For £20 less than the train to Edinburgh, you can stay three nights at a holiday hotspot with two pools and a family splash park OFF TRACK Five stunning European holidays that are cheaper than a UK train fare – with £2 prosecco and stunning beaches Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) WHEN it comes to booking a budget weekend break, you'd think heading somewhere in the UK would be the cheapest and easiest option. However, with the cost of train fares higher than ever in the UK, you may find a city break to Europe is cheaper than a staycation. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 7 Edinburgh is a great city, but it's not a cheap place to go for the weekend, especially with sky-high train prices Credit: Getty 7 Alice was planning a long weekend in Edinburgh with her friends, but ended up going to Bulgaria for five days for the same price as the train fare Credit: Alice Penwill Fares to Scottish City, Edinburgh, over the summer are an average £200 return from London. Alice Penwill, a writer from Hertfordshire, was planning a girls weekend in Edinburgh when ticket prices stopped her in her tracks. "We really wanted to go to Edinburgh as none of us had ever been. It was only when we started planning the trip, we realised that it was so expensive to get there. "Just the train fare alone was almost going to blow the budget. All the trains, even ones at obscure times of day, were over £200 per person. Read more on budget holidays FLY BUY We travel to 3 cheapest Ryanair destinations - but which one was REALLY best value? "Hotels and guesthouses were also really pricey, so we started looking further afield". It's no surprise. Train fares in England and Wales recently shot up by 4.6% and the cost of railcards has also increased. The UK train network has a bad reputation with delays, cancellations and overcrowding, already testing the patience of paying passengers. At the same time, budget airlines like Ryanair, Jet2 and Wizz Air are flexing fares to Europe from £14.99 each way. So, for less than it costs to go away for the weekend by train, you could be drinking £2 Prosecco in Italy or tucking into Tapas at a bar in Barcelona. Alice agrees. "In the end, we booked a holiday to Bulgaria. We got a package deal for £260, so with the transport and accommodation, we ended up paying less than we would have in Edinburgh, going away for five days instead of three. "The cost of food and drink in Bulgaria is much cheaper too. A burger and chips on the beach was less than a Big Mac meal at McDonalds in the UK. It was a no-brainer". Explore Tenerife with The Sun's Best of Beaches 7 Rome is a surprisingly budget city, with plenty of people-watching, relaxed streets, cheap pasta and Prosecco for £2 Credit: Getty 7 Amsterdam is a laid-back city with lots to see and plenty of lovely cafes and bars that won't bust the budget Credit: Getty So, grab your passport. If you fancy a few days in the sun, here are five great deals to European cites you can nab now for less than the £200 return fare from London to Edinburgh. Rome Rome is one of the most interesting, romantic and historic cities in the world, so a cheap break here would suit couples, friendship groups and even families. A wander around this city is an attraction in itself, with historic sites such as the Colosseum, Vittoria and Pantheon, all free to view from the street. If you do want to go inside the Colosseum, the entry free is £15. Buy your tickets from an official seller in advance and jump the lengthy lines for tickets. For lunch, grab a seat outside Pizzeria della Madonna dei Monti, which is just a short walk from the Colosseum. Here, a large pizza slice is only £5 and it's a prime position for people watching. Summer is a great time to visit Rome as every year there are free movie screenings in various locations around the city called il Cinema in Piazza (Cinema in the square). Pick up a £2 Prosecco from various hole-in-the-wall bars and find a spot in front of the screen. There are a range of films being shown this year, from old classics to new releases. This deal is £30 less than a return to Edinburgh, and includes return flights on Ryanair from Manchester and two nights in a 3-star hotel with a rooftop pool, for £171 per person. Book with Amsterdam A stroll alongside Amsterdam's picturesque canals is stunning in summer, with open-air cafes, a choice of parks and gardens and attractions such as the Van Gogh Museum and Anne Frank's House. For one of the best free things to do in Amsterdam, head to Rijksmuseum, a museum with stunning gardens, sculptures and lots of pretty places to grab some shade. Mexican tacos might not sound very Dutch, but the street food vendor, Taco Lindo just went viral online for its tasty £4.50 tacos. This is a hot spot for a cheap bite during your visit - but prepare to queue as there is usually a line. Stay two nights at the four-star Zaan Hotel, which has a delightfully Dutch exterior and is situated in the charming area of The Zaanse Schans. This residential neighbourhood is lined with traditional wooden buildings that have been preserved for historical heritage. With this deal from you get two nights with return flights from London Luton, from £188 per person. Barcelona Laid back, foodie Barcelona is one of the best Spanish cities for an easy weekend break. The main areas are mostly pedestrianised with stunning architecture and historic landmarks easily viewed free of charge from the outside. Avoid La Rambla, which is always overrun with tourists and head to the Gothic Quarter. If you want to venture inside but not pay the big tourist prices to enter landmarks like Sagrada Familia, step into La Catedral for free most mornings and marvel at the magnificent hand, sculpted interior. Plus, Spain's tapas culture means you can snack on cheap small plates all day, with some bars offering free food when you buy a drink. The glasses of £3 Cava are also worth toasting too. Here you will find cute cafes hidden in shady alleyways, locally-owned shops and stunning Medieval buildings, many of which are open and free for the public to pop in and have a peek. A stay at the three-star Ramblas Hotel, right in the centre of the action, with return flights from Leeds Bradford are only £198 per person with 7 You have to pay to enter major landmarks, like Sagrada Família, but Barcelona has beautiful architecture all over the city that you can admire for free Credit: Getty 7 Zante is one of the best budget options for the Greek islands, so look out for last-minute offers from companies like TUI and Credit: Getty Zante, Greek Islands Zante has some beautiful beaches and is far more affordable than some of the more trendy Greek islands like Santorini and Mykonos. Navagio Beach, known more commonly as Shipwreck Beach, is one of the most beautiful and interesting in the area. As well as white sand and crystal clear water, this beautiful bay has a huge, rusting shipwreck grounded in the middle of the beach. Not your usual Greek-Island view, but kids will be fascinated. Zakynthos Town is made up of winding, cobbled streets and hanging bougainvillea, making it as picture-perfect as the more boujee islands but with a budget price tag. For example, local favourite, Ladolémono, in the town has a BBQ grill and outdoor tables serving huge chicken and salad gyros for £3. This is a great deal! For the same as the fare to Edinburgh, this deal with TUI offers return flights and a whopping seven nights in the two-star Mojo Hotel for £200. The hotel has its own bar and even a resident DJ. 7 If you just want to get away, take advantage of Lanzarote's great weather and even better deals Credit: Getty Lanzarote The Canary Islands almost guarantee sun and fun, especially at this time of year. Whether you want the beach, water-sports or a few days to party, Lanzarote has a little something for everyone. For a day trip to see a more authentic side to the Canary Islands, you can get a 25-minute ferry to La Graciosa, the smallest inhabited Canary Island, from only £14. There are no cars on the island but it's easy to explore. The golden-sand beaches here are pristine. Make your way to Playa del Salado for lunch. The fresh seafood from tiny cafes that line the beach is probably better than Scotland's deep-fried Mars bar. Just. For £20 less than the train to Edinburgh, you can stay three nights at the THB Flora Hotel in Puerto del Carmen, which has two pools and a family splash park. Plus, it's a few minutes' walk from the beach and the old town harbour, which has a strip of cute tavernas and bars that become very lively from mid-afternoon. Book with for only £179.
Time of India
04-07-2025
- General
- Time of India
‘Hathi-Mitra' on mission to avoid man-elephant conflict
Ranchi: Tapas Karmakar, a young graduate, is bitten by wanderlust and his insatiable desire to be with nature made him join the Wildlife Protection Society of Jharkhand in 2017. Fresh out of college, Tapas said he did not consider his work a job but more of a calling. "That is why I wasn't chasing a corporate dream or a position behind a desk. I am more into chasing forests and rivers, basically, responding to the call of the wild," he said. Born and raised in Ranchi, Tapas found his escape in nature. So, when he got the job of his choice, he immediately started monitoring the movements of elephants on the four govt-notified corridors out of the several in the state and studied the man-animal conflict. His initial curiosity in the matter turned into a commitment to save both the jumbos and the humans. "After working for around three years with the wildlife society across the state, I returned to my native village in Baranda of Sonahatu block in Ranchi district during the Covid pandemic period. During that time, a herd of about 40 wild elephants from the Dalma elephant corridor ventured into the village in search of food," Tapas said. He also said, "The herd started trampling paddy crops, making the already tense relationship between the jumbos and the villagers a more perilous one. No wonder, it resulted in property and crop losses apart from casualties among both the people and the elephants." Asserting that he needed to intervene and mitigate the problem, Tapas said, "I started tracking the herd's movement and updated the jumbo's location to the villagers on a real-time basis and their potential path through WhatsApp messages, videos and calls, so that they could stay updated and prevent further face-offs with jumbos." That's how the idea of 'Hathi-Mitra', a WhatsApp group was born. In the group, he started sharing elephant movements, alerting people to take precautions while moving out of their homes, thereby resulting in a decrease in both man and elephant conflicts and casualties. The WhatsApp group started with only a handful of villagers as members and has now grown to tens of thousands from across the state. The huge number of people is now connected through 12 WhatsApp groups and channels. The villagers update elephant movements on the groups as soon as they spot any herd, reducing conflicts. B ut Tapas didn't stop there. He began educating communities, explaining elephant behaviour, how to stay safe, and most importantly, how to coexist with the biggest animal on land and helping villagers avail compensations from the govt after incurring any elephant-inflicted damage, injuries or casualties. According to Tapas, communities living near the forest areas — especially the younger generation — need to be educated about the elephants' behaviour, their diet, and other key characteristics of the pachyderms. "This awareness can help discourage the use of outdated, often harmful methods to drive elephants away. Most casualties occur when people attempt to confront elephants directly. Introducing wildlife education into the school curriculum is also essential, so that students grow up with a better understanding of animal behaviour and develop a mindset rooted in coexistence rather than fear and conflict," Tapas added.
The Herald
14-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Herald
Your handbook to a legendary Father's Day
Let's be honest — dads are the unsung heroes of the everyday. Who else can fix a leaky tap with duct tape, fall asleep mid-sentence, and tell the same joke 14 times without cracking a smile? This Father's Day, it's time to honour the legends with more than just socks and a braai tong set. From riverside braais to robot-building brilliance, here's your official cheat sheet to making dad feel like the king he is on Sunday (even if he still doesn't know how to use the TV remote properly). Start your engines at Young Engineers Dads and their mini-mes can team up for a turbocharged bonding session at Young Engineers in Walmer on Sunday. Build a cool truck together and show off your combined brainpower in one of two hands-on engineering classes — from 9am to 10am or 10.30am to 11.30am. This activity is perfect for children aged six to 14 years — and it is your chance to see dad get genuinely excited about something that isn't rugby. The cost is R250 and bookings can be made by calling 063-782-8688. Tapas and treats What's better than good food? Good food and a free gift of course! Head to Tapas in Walmer, where the full menu will be available — and the first 50 dads to rock up get a complimentary goody bag. Vibes? Immaculate. Timing? Bookings from 11am. Spoiler alert: it's your turn to pay! Cruisin' with the crew this weekend Whether dad dreams of sailing into the sunset or just floating with a boerie roll in hand, this one's for him. Choose between a scenic breakfast cruise (8am sharp) or a classic braai cruise (various times), and prepare for maximum chill. Bring your own drinks and Gamtoos River Adventures will bring the feast and the vibes. The braai cruise costs R275 for adults or R150 for children under 12. Sizzling on the fire will be lamb chops, boerewors, chicken sosaties and a side of creamy potato salad. The breakfast cruise is R350 for adults or R250 for children under 12. It includes an omelette, muffins, coffee, juice and a custom cupcake for dad. WhatsApp 083-799-9128 for times, dates, and bookings. Ole! dad at Chingadas Mexican Cantina Want to spice up his life but tacos is not his thing? Don't worry — he won't miss them when the 300g ribs and chips special for R120 (dine-in only) lands in front of him. This is the perfect way to say, 'Gracias for raising me.' For the gourmet dad Is your dad more sea breeze and fine wine than speedboats and spicy wings? Treat him to a refined coastal experience at Ginger The Restaurant in Summerstrand. A specially curated Father's Day menu awaits for R545 per person. Just don't let him wear Crocs again! Bookings are essential. Barney's beachfront bash Nothing says dad's day like beer, beach views and budget-friendly bites. For the early riser, the breakfast special (8am to 10am) is just R49. If he would rather sleep in, then treat him to lunch. The specials on the day include roast lamb, chicken, seasonal veggies, roast potatoes, rice and gravy for R165; or Eisbein served with chips and sauerkraut for R175. If dad orders off the menu, he stands a chance to win a cool prize. Escape to the mountains For those keen to skip town, Zuurberg Mountain Village in Addo is laying out a five-course country feast fit for royalty. Space is limited, so call early and prep dad for a day of majestic views, meaty mains and maximum relaxation. Bookings: 042-233-8300 or WhatsApp 072-948-9852. Where dads feast like kings For the dad who loves his meat with a side of heritage, the German Club in Lorraine will hit the spot. For R270, tuck into p otato soup with bacon and fresh herbs served with a warm cocktail bun to start, followed by their famous crispy Eisbein or chicken cordon bleu with sides. End off the meal on a sweet note with strawberry tiramisu for dessert (yes, even dads deserve dessert!) Children under 13 can enjoy the same meal for R125, while children under 12 can be treated to chicken strips and chips for R75. No matter how you choose to celebrate the special father figure in your life, at the end of the day, every dad deserves a good meal, a cold drink, and at least one terrible joke laughed at! The Herald
Time of India
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
The Beginning After the End full release schedule: When do the remaining anime episodes drop?
The Beginning After the End full release schedule: People eagerly await each new episode of the anime The Beginning After the End, which has been airing for a long time. The story centers on Gray, the most powerful monarch in history. The best-selling book The Beginning After the End was adapted into a comic on the digital platform Tapas in 2018. It quickly rose to the top of the Tapas Originals list in North America. For those who have been following the anime and are eagerly awaiting new episodes, here is the complete release schedule for The Beginning After the End. What is The Beginning After the End anime about? The narrative centers on Gray, the most powerful monarch in history. Despite having unmatched fame, fortune, and power, no one supports he has no faith in anyone. Gray dies unexpectedly one day and is reborn in a magical world as a helpless baby named Arthur. Encircled by a devoted family and friends, Arthur begins to discover pleasures in this new life that he was unaware of in his old one. The Beginning After the End full release schedule Episode 1 (released): April 2, 2025 - 10:25 AM (PT) / 1:25 PM (EST) / 6:25 PM (BST) / 10:55 PM (IST) Episode 2 (released): April 9, 202 - 10:25 AM (PT) / 1:25 PM (EST) / 6:25 PM (BST) / 10:55 PM (IST) Episode 3 (released): April 16, 2025 - 10:25 AM (PT) / 1:25 PM (EST) / 6:25 PM (BST) / 10:55 PM (IST) Episode 4 (released): April 23, 2025 - 10:25 AM (PT) / 1:25 PM (EST) / 6:25 PM (BST) / 10:55 PM (IST) Episode 5 (released): April 30, 2025 - 10:25 AM (PT) / 1:25 PM (EST) / 6:25 PM (BST) / 10:55 PM (IST) Episode 6 (released): May 7, 2025 - 10:25 AM (PT) / 1:25 PM (EST) / 6:25 PM (BST) / 10:55 PM (IST) Episode 7: (released) May 14, 2025 - 10:25 AM (PT) / 1:25 PM (EST) / 6:25 PM (BST) / 10:55 PM (IST) Episode 8: May 21, 2025 - 10:25 AM (PT) / 1:25 PM (EST) / 6:25 PM (BST) / 10:55 PM (IST) Episode 9: May 28, 2025 - 10:25 AM (PT) / 1:25 PM (EST) / 6:25 PM (BST) / 10:55 PM (IST) Episode 10: June 4, 2025 - 10:25 AM (PT) / 1:25 PM (EST) / 6:25 PM (BST) / 10:55 PM (IST) Episode 11: June 11, 2025 - 10:25 AM (PT) / 1:25 PM (EST) / 6:25 PM (BST) / 10:55 PM (IST) Episode 12: June 18, 2025- 10:25 AM (PT) / 1:25 PM (EST) / 6:25 PM (BST) / 10:55 PM (IST) Where to watch The Beginning After the End? The Beginning After the End anime is available to Japanese anime fans on a number of networks, including Fuji Television, Tokai TV, Hokkaido TV, AT-X, Kansai TV, Cultural Broadcasting, Ishikawa TV, and others. Fans from around the world can view it on Crunchyroll.
