Rishab Shetty’s ‘Kantara Chapter 1’ continues its box office journey, crossing Rs 610 crore despite a natural slowdown. The film’s cultural impact resonated with Kangana Ranaut, who praised its depiction of traditions and potential to curb tribal conversions. Shetty revealed the prequel’s extensive script development, involving 15-16 narration drafts to craft a complete backstory. After…
South Africa’s players leave the ground after loosing the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup final match (AP Photo/Rafiq Maqbool) While India rejoiced after lifting the 2025 ICC Women’s ODI World Cup at a packed DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai, the reaction back in South Africa was very different. Among the loudest voices came from…
‘Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat’ starring Sonam Bajwa and Harshvardhan Rane which released in cinemas on Diwali has turned out to be a dark house. Nobody had expected a film like this to manage to get its hold in cinemas, especially due to clash with ‘Thamma’ which had three times more shows. But the film has…
BENGALURU: Former BPCL chief financial officer K Sivakumar, whose 34-yearold daughter Akshaya died of a brain haemorrhage in Sept, exposed deeprooted decay within the administrative machinery when he alleged he was forced to pay bribes at every stage — from ambulance operators and police to crematorium and BBMP staff — to complete last rites.In a…
After a promising debut weekend, Ravi Teja’s ‘Mass Jathara’ has hit a rough patch at the box office. The film garnered Rs 95 lakh on its third day, bringing its total to Rs 11.4 crore. Attendance plummeted to just 14.87% on Monday, reflecting challenges in sustaining its initial success. Ravi Teja’s latest release ‘Mass Jathara’,…
Haunting audiences and attracting thrill-seekers, Pranav Mohanlal’s latest venture, ‘Dies Irae’, has achieved remarkable success at the box office, earning Rs 20 crore in the first four days. Under the direction of Rahul Sadasivan, the film has eclipsed the opening weekend figures of his earlier hit, ‘Bramayugam’. Pranav Mohanlal’s psychological horror thriller ‘Dies Irae’, directed…
Across the United States, thousands of children from low-income households have been shut out of early education as the ongoing government shutdown halts funding for Head Start, the federal preschool programme established nearly sixty years ago as part of President Lyndon B. Johnson’s War on Poverty. Dozens of centres that were due to receive federal…
India Women’s cricket team (Photo by Pankaj Nangia/Getty Images) Former India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has lavished praise on India’s young left-arm spinner Sree Charani for her exceptional performance in the 2025 ICC Women’s World Cup. The 39-year-old veteran believes the youngster has all the makings of a future superstar and broke down the technical brilliance…
Paresh Rawal’s ‘The Taj Story’ garnered Rs 6.90 crore domestically after a promising start, facing a dip on its fourth day. The film navigated pre-release controversy with two PILs questioning historical accuracy, which actor Rawal addressed, emphasizing research. Critics noted its attempt to present an alternative narrative but found the second half repetitive. After showing…
US states and teachers challenge Trump’s PSLF overhaul restricting student loan forgiveness access. (AP Photo) More than 20 Democrat-led US states have launched a legal challenge against President Donald Trump’s new policy reshaping the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) programme. The policy, finalised recently by the US Department of Education, could block thousands of teachers,…
