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Time of India
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
5 saddest moments in the history of anime shows
5 saddest moments in the history of anime shows (Image Source: Netflix) Anime lovers know how emotionally traumatic an anime can be. The sweet-looking characters can make a deep scar that will take years to heal. From tons of saddest moments in the world of anime, here's a list of the most emotional moments that every anime fan will shed tears to, only by thinking of it. Grave of the Fireflies ending One of the saddest anime movies, Grave of the Fireflies, still churns an anime-lover's heart. This Studio Ghibli movie, showcases the after effects of war through Seita and Setsuko's eyes. Both Seita and Setsuko try to sustain in the war-effected world, by trying to search for food and a roof. The most traumatic part happens when Setsuko dies due to lack of nutrition just when Seita was able to find some food. Like the twisted irony was not enough, even Seita dies at the end of the movie due to malnutrition. The sad ending is enough to make any grown adult break down into tears. Full Metal Alchemist Brotherhood : Realizing truth behind Chimera One of the most famous anime series, Full Metal Alchemist: Brotherhood had some of the most exciting and emotional moments throughout. However, one of the most emotional moment was when the Elric brothers realized the truth behind the Chimera that Tucker had created. For context, the Elric brothers met Nina, the daughter of Tucker, and her pet dog, while trying to find how to get their bodies back. The characters grew close during the investigation. However, after some time, both Nina and her dog went missing. During that time, Tucker went on to become famous after creating a Chimera, which also helped him renew his licence. The real shock came when anime fans realized that Tucker fused Nina and her pet dog's bodies to create the Chimera. A father killing his own daughter for profit is not only twisted but also heartbreaking. Naruto Shippuden: When Naruto met Kushina While talking about the saddest moments in anime history, one cannot forget the moment when Naruto met his mother Kushina for the first time. When Naruto was trying to control the nine-tailed fox, the Kyuubi went out of control, due to which Naruto was able to meet Kushina. At first Naruto thought it was the nine tales true form but later realized that it is Kushina, his mother. Naruto never got to know who his parents were as they died right after he was born. He also had no idea how his mother looked like up until this moment. Kushina and Naruto had a mother to son conversation where Kushina explained that Minato (naruto's father) had sealed a bit of her chakra inside him so that she can help him when he wants to take control of the nine tail. However, the most emotional part of the conversation was how Naruto was telling all about his life to Kushina, his habits, what he's doing now, and how he's trying to become better. Even if it was for some minutes, the entire scenario was emotional for fans. One Piece: Death of Ace One piece introduced us to one of the saddest moment in anime with the demise of Portgas D. Ace, son of Gol D. Roger, and the soul-brother of Luffy. The Marineford arc brought sorrow to the fans when Ace died while saving his brother Luffy. The scene broke fans' hearts. However, what hurt more was Luffy, who is known for his carefree and cheerful nature, cried holding his brother. The bond between Ace and Luffy is extremely heartwarming which is why Ace's death is one of the saddest in one piece. Besides, when Ace's execution was taking place, his conversation with Garp is also considered as one of the saddest moments. As Garp was from the Marines, he couldn't do anything but watch his grandson die in front of his eyes. Attack on Titan: Armin and Eren conversation The final season of Attack on Titan should be watched with a box of tissues, as one won't stop crying during it. Besides, the final season features one of the craziest plot twist. Once the battle was over and the heroes stop the rumbling, Armin had a heart to heart with Eren. Here, Eren explains his plan, and the vision he had, for which he had to take such drastic measures. Armin and Eren were interacting like two old friends, which fans saw after a long time. What made the scene emotional was that this was the last conversation that both friends were going to have. Though, it was a sad moment, it gives proper closure and explanation regarding all the turn of events that took place. Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
Khaleej Times
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Khaleej Times
Restaurant Review: The dining experience at Krasota Dubai transcends the physical
Imagine a meal that transcends the physical, transporting guests through the realms of human evolution. Krasota hosts a series of different 'shows' for lack of a better word; I feel as though a show alludes to a passive experience, whereas at Krasota, each of the 20 guests in attendance is an active participant. Krasota defines itself as a visionary and innovative dining concept that embraces hedonism and elevates gastronomy to an art form, and this experience was no exaggeration. Each of the five senses was stimulated in a symphony of tastes, physical textures, aromas, sounds, and colours, all of which united the mind with the palate. The 'show' we attended was titled IF, or Imaginary Future, and it began in space. The circular room, which seats 20 keen diners, is encircled by screens that took us straight to the Milky Way. The visual art on the walls, table, and every inch that the eye could see displayed a futuristic exploration of humans in space and how visionaries will eventually explore the cosmos to escape Earth's limitations. The futuristic dish that accompanied the galactic journey had two crisp 'space bread' cuboids, one of which was topped with caviar and the other with tuna, accompanied by a sea urchin miso soup. The second course was titled Chimera, which showcased human life's ongoing quest to reverse the damage it has done here on earth and how we aim to reconnect with nature through science and synthetic biology. The dish, entangled amid the scenes of vibrant plants and sounds of birds and bugs, was a plant-based 'meat' taco, with mushrooms and natural Coca-Cola. Following this was Apocalypse — perhaps my favourite course. This thought-provoking element of the evening, following on from the previous courses, showcased the consequences facing humanity for violating the earth. Served alongside a completely vegan, decadent eggplant miso were scenes depicting how, through unconventional means, humans can find a way back to each other through the most dire of disconnections. The journey then took us underwater, offering guests a delicious, perfectly cooked scallop served with sea urchin and sea grapes, accompanied by imagery of the vast ocean floor and telling a story of how universal seabeds can be a solution to the planet's population and resourcing issues. The final three courses took an exciting turn, with the vibe shifting from thought-provoking and moving to upbeat, exciting, and — if at all possible — even more engaging of the senses. As we travelled into Cyberpunk, the lively music, neon imagery, and tantalising foie gras burger all roused the senses in harmony. The Artificial Intelligence course allowed guests to experience 'the Matrix', capturing humanity's recent hyper-attention towards technology and thus, our reliance on it. During this part of the show, we were served the 'AI quail pie'. This concept led nicely into the final course — Eternal Life. This course is envisioned as a cathartic counterpoint to AI, predicting humanity's sublime equilibrium between technology, nature, and personal essence. With this concept, we were given a texturally unique matcha ice cream, served with mango and feijoa. When heading into this experience, the concept of 'escapism dining' was something alien to me — dining out is meant to be something that enriches the existing tapestry of life. Yet, this felt like a wild dream, worlds away from my day-to-day — in an amazing way. I would strongly urge everyone to try it once.
Time of India
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
While 'Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning' reigns at the box office, here's a recap of all seven past thrilling adventures of Ethan Hunt
As ' Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning ' has made it to the theatres and is enjoying a successful box office, fans around the world are once again hooked by Ethan Hunt 's high-stakes, heart-racing escapades. Through espionage, betrayal, and impossible odds, Tom Cruise , since 1996, has taken us on an adrenaline-fueled journey. With the last chapter now unfolding on the big screen, here's a full-throttle recap of every mission that led us to this climactic finale. Mission: Impossible Ethan Matthew Hunt is the protagonist of the 'Mission: Impossible' series, starring Tom Cruise. This character is a highly skilled agent and works for the Impossible Missions Force, which is a secret government agency for handling high-stakes cases. In this first part, Ethan acts as the point man of the Impossible Missions Force led by his mentor, veteran Jim Phelps. It takes a tragic turn when the mentor is killed, and the prime suspect of his murder is Ethan. To prove his innocence while not getting caught, he gets information from the computer of a tightly guarded building with the help of a pilot named Franz Krieger and a hacker named Luther Stickell. Mission: Impossible 2 In this part, Ethan has been sent to retrieve a deadly German virus known as 'Chimera' as a team lead before it is released by Sean Ambrose, a terrorist. The impossibility of this mission was that he was not the only one who was after this virus. So, he was competing with international terrorists and a former agent who is a bad version of himself and has stolen the cure already. 'Mission: Impossible 3' In the third part, Ethan is a 'semi-retired' agent who wants to settle down with his fiancée, Julia Meade, who has no idea of him being an Impossible Missions Force agent. He was forced to come back to duty when a former student got captured in a mission in Germany. To track down the arms dealer 'Owen Davian,' his wife gets abducted. With the help of his team, he finds the 'Rabbit's Foot,' which is a dangerous mystery item, gets back his wife, and kills Owen. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Upto 15% Discount for Salaried Individuals ICICI Pru Life Insurance Plan Get Quote Undo 'Mission: Impossible—Ghost Protocol' In the fourth film, Ethan and his teammates escaping a prison mission are blamed for planning an attack to destroy the Kremlin. Despite the lack of their usual resources, they have to stop Hendricks, a former Soviet nuclear strategist who plans to start a nuclear war. As they are following Hendricks, they come across a Russian agent team who have an upper hand every time. Ethan manages to pull the team members together when each one of them is facing and fighting their own battles. They stop the nuclear bomb and clear the name of the Impossible Missions Force. Also, we get to know that all this time Ethan faked Julia's death to protect her. 'Mission: Impossible—Rogue Nation' Mission Impossible-Rogue Nation: Stunt featurette In this fifth movie of this series, the Impossible Missions Force is officially disbanded, but a new threat comes to Ethan named 'Syndicate.' Syndicate is a set of skilled operatives who are dedicated to establishing a new world through terrorist attacks. He and his former team, along with agent 'Ilsa Faust.' Further, we get to know that disbanding was just a cover to track the syndicate down. 'Mission Impossible' Director Mcquarrie Reveals Tom Cruise's Dangerous Habit | Deets Inside 'Mission: Impossible – Fallout' After Ethan captures the leader of the Syndicate, the remaining members join another group known as 'Apostles.' Under the leadership of John Lark, the team aims to have three plutonium cores, and Ethan and his team's mission is to stop and end the attacks once and for all. The mission fails when Ethan saves Luther, and the Apostles escape with the plutonium. Now, with agent 'August Walker,' Ethan and his team must find the plutonium cores before it's too late. Mission: Impossible - Fallout - The Making 'Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One' In the seventh movie, Ethan and his team try to find a dangerous weapon before it falls into someone else's hands, as it threatens humanity. A mission that questions Ethan about what is more important—the mission or his friends. He struggles to find the two halves of a key to stop a crooked artificial intelligence known as 'The Entity.' In this, he faces the German terrorist who is the murderer of his girlfriend Marie, which led Ethan to become an agent of the Impossible Missions Force 'Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning' In this part of the series, Ethan is following Gabriel from getting that artificial intelligence program, 'The Entity.' In this, we get that the world is still on the verge of ending, and Ethan Matthew Hunt is still running to save it. Mission: Impossible: The Final Reckoning - Official Trailer
Time of India
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Mission: Impossible 8 gears up as Tom Cruise nears his final mission, here's everything we know so far
The final installment of Tom Cruise's Mission: Impossible film franchise is on the horizon, and yes, it is just as explosive as fans would hope. Touted as one of the best action franchises of all time, Cruise's high-octane adventures are gearing up for one last ride in the chaotic world of global espionage. Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning is all set to hit the big screen on May 17, 2025, exclusively in India, where the fanbase for the franchise is nothing short of massive. The worldwide release follows on May 23, 2025. The saga of Ethan Hunt (Tom Cruise) began with him being framed as a mole within the IMF. Now, the story races toward its final chapter, one where Hunt must risk it all to save the world from a threat like no other. As the stage sets for his last battle, let's take a moment to recap how Ethan Hunt and the IMF have pulled off the impossible time and time again. Mission: Impossible – A recap of the franchise that redefined action Mission: Impossible (1996) A high-stakes mission in Prague turns into a disaster, leaving several IMF agents dead, and Ethan Hunt falsely accused of being a mole. Forced to go rogue, Ethan uncovers the shocking truth: the real traitor is none other than IMF director Jim Phelps. Mission: Impossible 2 (2000) Ethan faces off against Sean Ambrose, a former IMF agent gone rogue, who is plotting to unleash a deadly virus called 'Chimera.' With the help of Nyah Nordoff-Hall, a skilled thief, Ethan dives into action to stop a global bio-disaster. Mission: Impossible III (2006) Ethan's attempt at a quiet life is cut short when he is pulled back into the field to rescue a fellow agent. But he ends up clashing with arms dealer Owen Davian, who endangers Ethan's wife Julia and threatens global safety. The mission becomes personal, and deadly. Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol (2011) After a bombing at the Kremlin, the IMF is disbanded and Ethan is left with a skeleton crew. Going off the grid (again), they must stop nuclear extremist Kurt Hendricks from launching a war between the USA and Russia, and restore the IMF's name. Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation (2015) Enter the Syndicate: a covert organisation of rogue agents led by ex-MI6 operative Solomon Lane. Ethan partners with the enigmatic Ilsa Faust to uncover and dismantle this new global threat. The mission ends with Lane in custody, but not for long. Mission: Impossible – Fallout (2018) The ghost of the Syndicate returns in the form of the Apostles, hellbent on nuclear destruction. Ethan joins forces with CIA agent August Walker, who turns out to be a traitor. With the world seconds from devastation, Ethan does what he does best: saves the day just in time. Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One (2023) The stakes are raised like never before. The U.S. develops a sentient AI called The Entity, designed to neutralise terrorist threats. But when it turns rogue, Ethan must prevent its activation keys from falling into the wrong hands. He fails, and a dangerous figure from his past, Gabriel, emerges with control of the AI. Loyalties crack, sacrifices are made, and Ethan's mission becomes more impossible than ever. What to Expect in Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning The saga now barrels toward its final reckoning. The Entity, once a tool for counter-terrorism, has become a free-thinking digital superweapon capable of manipulating global military powers. And it is in the hands of the ruthless Gabriel. With the world on the edge, Ethan Hunt must go further than he ever has, physically, mentally, and morally, to stop the spread of destruction. Allies will return. Enemies will rise. And the very concept of the 'impossible' will be pushed to its limits. The eighth and final chapter promises a high-octane, emotionally charged send-off for one of cinema's most iconic action heroes. One thing is certain, this mission is personal, and it might just be Ethan Hunt's most daring one yet.
Business Wire
07-05-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Kyocera Licenses Quadric's Chimera GPNPU AI Processor IP
BURLINGAME, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Quadric® today announced that Kyocera Document Solutions Inc. (hereinafter: Kyocera) has licensed the Chimera™ general purpose neural processor (GPNPU) intellectual property (IP) core for use in next generation office automation system on-chip (SoC) designs. 'Kyocera wanted to build-in the most flexible and powerful AI processing solution into our market-leading document preparation and printing equipment,' said Michihiro Okada, Deputy Senior General Manager of Kyocera Document Solutions Inc. 'Quadric's Chimera GPNPU gives us a platform that can respond to both evolutionary changes in AI algorithms for document enhancement as well as future revolutionary algorithms that no one today can predict. Our customers will know that with Chimera GPNPUs inside our document systems, their investment is future-proofed.' Quadric's Chimera GPNPU processor cores scale in compute complexity from 1 TOP (Tera Op – trillion operations per second) to 840 TOPs and are offered in both commercial grade for consumer electronics products and a Safety Enhanced version for automotive and other safety critical deployments. 'We are thankful that Kyocera has chosen Quadric technology,' noted Veerbhan Kheterpal, CEO of Quadric. 'Being selected by a leading office automation technology company is further proof that the 'general purpose' in the GPNPU is true – Chimera processors are suited to hundreds of different market segments.' About Kyocera Document Solutions Inc. Kyocera Document Solutions Inc. is a global leading provider of total document solutions based in Osaka, Japan. The company's portfolio includes reliable and eco-friendly MFPs and printers, as well as business applications and consultative services which enable customers to optimize and manage their document workflow, reaching new heights of efficiency. With professional expertise and a culture of empathetic partnership, the objective of the company is to help organizations put knowledge to work to drive change. About Quadric Quadric Inc. is the leading licensor of fully programmable general-purpose neural processor IP (GPNPU) that runs both machine learning inference workloads and classic DSP and control algorithms. Quadric's GPNPU architecture is optimized for on-device ML inference, providing up to 840 TOPs, including automotive-grade safety enhanced versions. Learn more at
