Teen coder made first millennial Catholic saint at youthful Vatican event
VATICAN CITY: A teenager who died of leukaemia in 2006 became the first Catholic saint of the millennial generation on Sunday, in a Vatican ceremony led by Pope Leo and attended by an estimated 70,000 young worshippers from dozens of countries. Carlo Acutis, a British-born Italian boy who died aged 15, learned computer code to build websites to spread his faith. His story has drawn wide attention from Catholic youth, and he is now at the same level as Mother Teresa and Francis of Assisi.Leo, the first US pontiff, canonized Acutis on Sunday along with Pier Giorgio Frassati, a young […]
Trump ready for ‘phase two’ of Russia sanctions
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump said on Sunday he is ready to move to a second phase of sanctioning Russia, the closest he has come to suggesting he is on the verge of ramping up sanctions against Moscow or its oil buyers over the war in Ukraine. Trump has repeatedly threatened Moscow with further sanctions but withheld them as he pursued peace talks. The latest comments suggest an increasingly aggressive posture, but Trump stopped short of saying he was committed to such a decision or what a second phase might entail. Asked by a reporter at the White House if […]
‘Cancel H1-Bs’: Viral rant in Texas suburb stokes anti-immigrant sentiment online; ‘Want kids to grow up in America. Not India’
A shaky, 47-second cellphone video filmed from inside a parked car has lit a cultural fuse deep in the heart of Texas, and the explosion is still echoing across the internet.In the footage, recorded in a quiet Dallas suburb, a group of neighbors can be seen joyfully playing traditional Indian drums and dancing in the street, celebrating what appears to be a local festival. But it’s not the celebration that caught national attention, it’s the bitter outrage of the man behind the camera.“Typical view in my neighborhood outside Dallas,” wrote Daniel Keene as he posted the clip to X, formerly […]
It’s Prokofiev vs. Red Bishop in the Deccan Colts Championship Stakes
Prokofiev and Red Bishop should fight out the finish of the Y. Shanker Rao Memorial Deccan Colts Championship Stakes, the second classic of the season to be staged here on Monday (Sept. 8) afternoon. There will be no false rails. 1. MEDAK PLATE (1,200m), (Terms) Maiden, 3-y-o only (Cat. II), no whip, 12.25 p.m.: 1. Arizona Sun (7) P. Ajeeth K 56, 2. Beast Master (3) P. Sai K 56, 3. Fox Worth (5) Antony Raj 56, 4. Golden Aura (1) H.M. Akshay 56, 5. City Of Moksha (8) Ajay K 54.5, 6. December Dream (6) Mohit 54.5, 7. Kitsune […]
NFL Sunday Ticket 2025: Your guide to pricing, discounts, and how to subscribe
The 2025 NFL regular season began on September 4, and the first full Sunday of games has arrived on September 7. For fans wanting to watch every out-of-market Sunday afternoon game, NFL Sunday Ticket, available through YouTube and YouTube TV, is the ultimate solution. Notably, this premium package delivers all Sunday games. With various pricing tiers, discounts, and promotional offers, here’s a clear guide to navigating NFL Sunday Ticket for the 2025 season. What is NFL Sunday Ticket and its advantages? NFL Sunday Ticket is a premium sports package that streams every Sunday afternoon NFL game not broadcast on local […]
Data sharing between US agencies heightens risk of deportation for unauthorised work | World News
Data sharing between US agencies heightens risk of deportation for unauthorised work (File photo) Immigrants in the US are facing heightened risks of deportation as immigration enforcement agencies increasingly lean on Internal Revenue Service (IRS) records to identify instances of unauthorized employment. Reporting income from side hustles while on a visa tied to a single employer (say an H-1B visa) or a student visa—has now become a potential trigger for extension denials, refusal of entry, removal proceedings, and even deportation.“The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has apparently shared data with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). We are starting to see people […]
Saurabh Nawale creates history, becomes first ‘serious injury’ replacement in Indian domestic cricket | Cricket News
Saurabh Nawale (Pic credit: X) NEW DELHI: Maharashtra wicketkeeper-batter Saurabh Nawale etched his name into the history books, becoming the first cricketer to be used as a ‘serious injury replacement’ in Indian domestic cricket.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!The landmark moment unfolded during the Duleep Trophy semi-final between West Zone and Central Zone when Nawale was drafted in to replace Harvik Desai, who suffered a quadricep injury. With the consent of Central Zone skipper Rajat Patidar, West Zone invoked the new regulation recently introduced by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) for the […]
‘Four IPL teams for UP’: CM Yogi Adityanath cheekily appeals to BCCI; gives strong reason | Cricket News
CM Yogi Adityanath (Pic credit: CM’s X handle) NEW DELHI: Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath has urged the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to allot more Indian Premier League (IPL) teams to the state, citing its large population and growing sports infrastructure. Speaking at the closing ceremony of the Uttar Pradesh T20 League (UPT20) at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow on Saturday, the Chief Minister made a strong case for expanding IPL representation.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!“Dekhiye, mera maana hai ki jitni bhi humari […]
Asia Cup 2025: Arshdeep Singh set to make history; huge T20I milestone awaits | Cricket News
Arshdeep Singh with Harshit Rana (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images) As India gears up for the Asia Cup 2025 in Dubai, left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh is on the brink of a major milestone. The 26-year-old needs just one more wicket to become the first Indian bowler to reach 100 T20I wickets and the 25th player overall to achieve the feat. So far, Arshdeep has taken 99 wickets in 63 T20I matches at an average of 18.30. He has been economical with an economy rate of 8.29 and has two four-wicket hauls to his name. His best figures in T20Is came […]
Indonesia building collapse kills 3, injures dozens: disaster official | World News
Indonesia building collapse kills 3, injures dozens JAKARTA: At least three people were killed and dozens were injured when a building hosting a prayer recital collapsed on Indonesia’s main island of Java on Sunday, a disaster official said.Around a hundred people, mostly women, had gathered for a Koran recital at a community hall in West Java’s Bogor district to commemorate the prophet Mohammed’s birthday when the building suddenly collapsed, said Mochamad Adam Hamdani, an official from the local disaster mitigation agency.“According to initial data, 84 people are being treated, three people died,” Adam told AFP Sunday.He said it was likely […]
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Watch | Stolen interview | Anurag Kashyap, Kiran Rao, Vikramaditya Motwane
Watch | Stolen interview | Anurag Kashyap, Kiran Rao, Vikramaditya Motwane | Video Credit: Shilajit Mitra | Shivaraj S | Thamodharan B Anurag Kashyap, Kiran Rao, Vikramaditya Motwane and Nikkhil Advani talk about Stolen and why gritty, independent-spirited films struggle to reach theatres. They are joined by ‘Stolen’ director Karan Tejpal, actor Abhishek Banerjee and writer-producer Gaurav Dhingra. Presentation: Shilajit Mitra Production: Shivaraj S and Thamodharan B Published – June 07, 2025 06:37 pm IST Source link
Watch | Why Crying Isn’t Always Connection | Pathos Overload | Frequently Made Mistakes Episode 4
Watch | Why Crying Isn’t Always Connection | Pathos Overload | Frequently Made Mistakes Episode 4 Everyone loves a good cry—but when does emotion stop feeling honest and start feeling manipulative? In this episode of Frequently Made Mistakes, filmmaker Sudhish Kamath breaks down the problem of pathos overload — when movies drown in melodrama instead of building meaningful emotional arcs. Case Study: Laal Singh Chaddha — A film with the potential of Forrest Gump, but caught in a loop of trauma without triumph. We explore: • What pathos really means in film • How to evoke emotion without emotional blackmail • […]
Watch: Mission: Impossible to Ignore – Tom vs AI
FOMO Fix: Episode 8 | Video Credit: The Hindu Tom Cruise is back doing the impossible — taking on AI, gravity, and a franchise finale in Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning. But is it worth your time (and IMAX money)? Sudhish Kamath breaks it down with a full franchise recap and ranking on Hype Check with a Mission: Impossible Special. Plus, on TV Gold, don’t miss Guy Ritchie’s gangster epic Mobland, and catch the riotous finale of Seth Rogen’s The Studio. We also cover the Danish thriller Secrets We Keep on Heads Up and call out the problematic Tamil […]
Watch: Guitar Prasanna decodes Ilaiyaraaja’s magic
Watch: Guitar Prasanna decodes Ilaiyaraaja‘s magic: Notes & Chords In this episode, we speak to ace guitarist Prasanna, who is based in the United States. An acclaimed artiste, teacher, and composer, Prasanna effortlessly plays different styles, from carnatic music, contemporary jazz, rock, blues to Indian film music. He talks about his musical journey across genres, and zooms into celebrated music composer Ilaiyaraaja’s work, especially his use of the guitar in some iconic film songs. He also shares glimpses of how other composers, including A.R. Rahman, have incorporated the sound of the guitar in their compositions. Editing: Johan Sathyadas Published – […]
Watch: Nushrratt Bharuccha interview: Beyond Punchlines: On Power, Purpose & Punchnama
Nushrratt Bharuccha gets real about the road from Love Sex Aur Dhokha to Chhori 2, navigating judgment, typecasting, and identity in an industry that loves a punchline. In this rare, unfiltered conversation, we talk about the evolving gender politics in her roles and our movies, how she copes with uncertainty and how Pyaar Ka Punchnama still haunts group chats — and the power of finding purpose in the chaos. Filmed as part of Inside Man, our artist-on-artist series by Sudhish Kamath. Editing: Sudhish Kamath Sound cleanup: Ivan Avakian Published – April 23, 2025 06:48 pm IST Source link
Watch: MGR and Sivaji Ganesan possessed unique music knowledge: Umayalpuram Sivaraman
Watch: MGR and Sivaji Ganesan possessed unique music knowledge: Umayalpuram Sivaraman | Video Credit: Johan Sathyadas, Shiva Raj, Thamodharan B Mridangam maestro Umayalpuram Sivaraman said that the musical knowledge of the late Chief Minister M.G. Ramachandran (MGR) and the late thespian Sivaji Ganesan was unique. Recalling his association with MGR and Sivaji Ganesan, for whom he played in the film Mridhanga Chakravarthy, Mr. Sivaraman said that when there was a controversy over who should play for the lead role, producer Kalaignanam, music director M.S. Viswanathan (MSV), Sivaji Ganesan, and director K. Sankar selected him, “though there were many applications and […]
Watch: A tour of the renovated Venkatappa Art Gallery in Bengaluru
A tour of the renovated Venkatappa Art Gallery in Bengaluru | Video Credit: Ravichandran N. Located inside the beautiful Cubbon park, the Venkatappa Art Gallery holds a special place in the history of Bengaluru. The Government of Karnataka inaugurated the iconic art gallery in 1975. It was dedicated to the great artist Shri K. Venkatappa. He was a pioneer in painting, Plaster of Paris works and an exponent of Veena. In January 17, 2024 the Brigade Foundation of the Brigade Group started the restoration work of the gallery. It included repairing the museum’s infrastructure, including civil repairs, public amenities, and […]
Watch: Why this rom-com fell apart: Case study: ‘Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar’
Frequently Made Mistakes: Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar We dig into how the film nails both comedy and drama separately — but fumbles when it tries to blend them. | Video Credit: Sudhish Kamath You’re vibing to a fun rom-com — then suddenly it turns into a tearful breakup. Wait, what just happened? Welcome to Frequently Made Mistakes, hosted by Sudhish Kamath — where we do script post-mortems to understand what went wrong… and how to fix it. Today’s mistake? Tonally confused storytelling — when a film can’t decide if it’s a comedy or a drama and ends up being neither. […]
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Director Ram interview with The Hindu on his latest film, ‘Paranthu Po’ | Video Credit: The Hindu Ahead of the release of his upcoming film, #ParanthuPo, starring Mirchi Shiva, Grace Antony, Anjali, and Aju Varghese, #DirectorRam opens up on the joy of shooting in the mountains, why #YuvanShankarRaja didn’t compose the songs in the film, whether brevity in filmmaking reflects craftsmanship, and when his film ‘Yezhu Kadal Yezhu Malai’ will release. Video: Johan Sathyadas, Shivaraj S and Thamodharan B Editing: Johan Sathyadas Published – June 23, 2025 11:43 pm IST Source link
Watch: Dhanush’s ‘Kuberaa’ vs Aamir Khan’s ‘Sitaare Zameen Par’
FOMO Fix: Kuberaa vs Sitaare Zameen Par Plus: The Materialists & Subham | Video Credit: Sudhish Kamath Why is your life not a romantic comedy but an arthouse bummer? Why are you stuck in a trope — a misfit in a world written by bad writers? This week on FOMO Fix, we break down two big releases that promise underdog wins but serve mid: Dhanush’s Kubera vs Aamir Khan’s Sitaare Zameen Par on Hype Check. Materialists: Romance meets bank balance and why you should watch Ben Stiller’s Reality Bites instead. Devil’s Double: Next Level: Kill the star, save the franchise […]
Watch: Action Special: Feat. Housefull 5, Ballerina, Jatt, Hit 3, Rana Naidu
Action Special | Feat. Housefull 5, Ballerina, Jatt, Hit 3, Rana Naidu | FOMO Fix Ep 11 This week on FOMO Fix, Sudhish Kamath dives into five action-packed (and action-mocking) titles — from the world of John Wick to a movie that literally giggles at the word “action.” We review Ballerina, Jatt, Hit 3, and Rana Naidu S2 — before saving the best for last with a TV Gold recommendation you don’t want to miss. Also in Hype Check: Housefull 5 — a bachelor party of a movie that confuses creepy with comedy and somehow still gets away with it. […]
Watch: How Autobiographical Blind Spots Ruin Stories | Case Study: Sanju
Watch: How Autobiographical Blind Spots Ruin Stories | Case Study: Sanju When filmmakers get too close to their subject, they often lose the one thing that makes a story resonate: honesty. In this episode of Frequently Made Mistakes, Sudhish Kamath breaks down the dangers of autobiographical blind spots—the storytelling flaw that turns biopics into PR. Using Sanju as a case study, we explore how proximity, nostalgia, and guilt can distort a filmmaker’s perspective, softening the truth and sabotaging the story. Why did Rajkumar Hirani choose empathy over investigation? What does the film protect—and what does it hide? We’ll also show […]
Thug Life: First day first show reactions | Mountainhead | Tourist Family
FOMO Fix ep. 10 Thug Life: First day first show reactions | Mountainhead | Tourist Family | FOMO Fix Ep. 10 | Video Credit: The Hindu What a week—so many choices, so little time. This episode of FOMO Fix dives into some of the buzziest new releases and helps you figure out what’s worth watching. On Hype Check, I’m joined by film critic Shilajit Mitra to break down our first-day-first-show reactions to Thug Life, the much-anticipated Kamal Haasan–Mani Ratnam collaboration. It starts off with promise, but let’s just say things go south after the interval. Then on TV Gold, I spotlight […]
Watch: Anu Menon calls stand-up comedy ‘difficult’ as people are ‘easily offended’
Watch: Anu Menon calls stand-up comedy ‘difficult’ as people are ‘easily offended’ Indian comedy, especially political comedy, faces an existential challenge in the current socio-political climate, observed Anuradha Menon, a pioneering standup comedian and VJ of India, in a session at The Huddle by The Hindu. Best known for her Malayali-coded ‘Lola Kutty’ alter ego on television, Anu Menon sat down for a light-hearted session on the inaugural day of The Huddle. Read more Published – May 26, 2025 07:26 pm IST Source link
Watch: Anurag Kashyap on why the South feels like home | The Hindu Huddle 2025
Watch: Anurag Kashyap on why the South feels like home | The Hindu Huddle 2025 | Video Credit: The Hindu At The Hindu Huddle 2025, acclaimed filmmaker Anurag Kashyap opens up about the shifting landscape of Indian cinema. In a candid conversation under the theme India in Dialogue, he contrasts the creative freedom of regional industries like Kollywood and Malayalam cinema with the commercial constraints of Bollywood. Reflecting on his personal journey, Kashyap shares why he feels more at home in the South, where storytelling still holds primacy over star-driven formulas. His insights offered a bold critique of the Hindi […]
Watch: Bengaluru’s legacy of stained glass art
Watch: Bengaluru’s legacy of stained glass art | Video Credit: Ravichandran N. Stained glass art, which was largely popularised by churches in Europe in the medieval period, is believed to have its origins in Syria. In Bengaluru one can spot them in All Saints Church, East Parade church, Holy Trinity Church, St Mark’s Cathedral and St Patrick’s Church, among others. We spoke to Asad Hajeebhoy, a renowned stained glass artist and founder of Glasscrafters Studio, who has worked with around 13 churches in Bengaluru to install or restore stained glass art. Read more: Painting with light: The enduring allure of […]
Watch: The Female Gaze: Redefining Cinema on the Global Stage
Filmmaker and actor Nandita Das, actor Shahana Goswami and director Jeo Baby discussed censorship and OTT platforms in the discussion titled “The Female Gaze: Redefining Cinema on the Global Stage” at The Hindu Huddle 2025 moderated by The Hindu’s Shilajit Mitra. Films that are being made in India now face three kinds of censorship, said Das. One is from the official body, then self-censorship and then there are some self-proclaimed custodians of culture, she said, adding that free speech is fundamental for any form or art, literature or expression to thrive. Malayalam cinema was one among the Indian film industries […]
Watch: John Abraham charms in The Diplomat, The Royal Mess, and Poker Face returns
Watch: John Abraham charms in The Diplomat, The Royal Mess, and Poker Face returns | FOMO Fix This week on FOMO FIX, Sudhish Kamath shares a skill set with Charlie Cale as Poker Face returns. Hype Check: Netflix’s The Royals claims to be a guilty pleasure — but is it just guilty of glorifying privilege and tone-deaf fantasy? TV Gold: Rian Johnson’s Poker Face is back — and it’s smarter, funnier, and pulpier than ever. Heads Up: John Abraham plays it cool in The Diplomat — no punching, just calls for help. TVF’s Gram Chikitsalay tries to cure your Panchayat […]
Watch: Looking back at Virat Kohli’s phenomenal Test career
Virat Kohli’s Test career highlights Virat Kohli’s Test career highlights | Video Credit: The Hindu On May 12, 2025, Virat Kohli announced he was retiring from Test cricket. Kohli’s departure comes just weeks before India’s tour of England which features five Tests. Kohli hadn’t been at his best in India’s last two series against New Zealand and Australia. The milestone of 10,000 Test runs may have been tempting, but he chose not to extend his career any further. He will continue playing one-day internationals for India. He finishes with 9230 runs in 123 Tests, with 30 centuries and 31 fifties, […]
Watch: Why Indie films feel stuck: Case study – The Disciple
Frequently Made Mistakes Episode 3 Frequently Made Mistakes Episode 3 – The Disciple | Video Credit: The Hindu Why do some indie and arthouse films feel like they’re going in circles? In this episode of Frequently Made Mistakes, filmmaker, screenwriter and film critic Sudhish Kamath unpacks one of the most common storytelling traps in modern cinema: getting stuck in the problem without ever moving toward a solution. Using Chaitanya Tamhane’s The Disciple as our case study, we explore the tension between uncompromising artistic vision and the need for forward momentum in storytelling. From auteur theory to poetic justice, this video dives into why […]
Watch: Finding purpose or losing the plot? | Retro, Four Seasons, Thunderbolts and more
FOMO Fix: Episode 6 Retro | Four Seasons | Thunderbolts | Rehearsal | Video Credit: The Hindu The day you find your purpose… or realise you’ve wasted 200 bucks on a bad movie. This week on FOMO Fix, I, Sudhish Kamath, help you navigate stories about people chasing meaning while the world burns around them. In Hype Check, we look at Retro — Suriya’s masala-packed tribute to classic cinema. It’s love, laughter, and war… but does it live up to its own hype? In TV Gold, Tina Fey and Steve Carell bring us The Four Seasons, a funny and heartfelt […]
Watch- How Hindi cinema changed after the pandemic: SRK, OTT, Box Office & more | Rolling Episode 1
Watch: How Hindi cinema changed after the pandemic: SRK, OTT, Box Office & more | Rolling Episode 1 In the first edition of Rolling, the new monthly podcast series on the latest trends in Hindi cinema, film critic and filmmaker Sudhish Kamath talks to Ranimol T.A. (producer and talent manager), Sethumadhavan N. (producer, distributor, and popular movie blogger), and Kiran Prakash Rao (writer, reader, and producer) about how our cinema has changed — for better and for worse — in the post-pandemic era. In this freewheeling chat, our guests discuss: Why we don’t go to the movies as often The […]
Watch: How ‘balloon theatres’ are taking cinema to small towns
A new chapter in movie-watching has arrived in Bommidi, a small town in Tamil Nadu’s Dharmapuri district, with the launch of the state’s first Mobile Digital Movie Theatre (MDMT). Popularly referred to as the “balloon theatre,” this initiative by Picture Time brings the multiplex experience to smaller towns. Built using a fire and weather-resistant inflatable structure, the theatre is fully air-conditioned and equipped with high-quality projection and sound. It’s portable, quick to set up, and designed to make cinema more accessible to rural audiences. Reporting: Praveen Sudevan Video & Editing: Shibu Narayan Published – May 04, 2025 05:14 pm IST […]
Watch: Kesari 2, #1 Happy Family USA – Revisionism & Representation | FOMO Fix
Watch: Kesari 2, #1 Happy Family USA – Revisionism & Representation | FOMO Fix When does creative liberty cross the line into propaganda? On this week’s FOMO Fix, Sudhish Kamath dives into Bollywood’s obsession with rewriting history — and how filmmakers like Tarantino and Sorkin show a smarter, more honest way to do it. In this episode: Hype Check: Kesari 2 turns a national tragedy into jingoistic fan fiction, with F-bomb punchlines and dishonest representation TV Gold: Ramy Youssef’s #1 Happy Family USA is the sharp, poignant satire you need to be watching right now Heads Up: Crazxy — terrible […]
Watch: Is Andaz Apna Apna still relevant? | FOMO Fix
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Watch: Anant Mahadevan: Jyotiba and Savitribai Phule were the first couple of India
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Watch: FOMO Fix: The good, the bad and the ugly on film and TV this week What do Ajith Kumar’s Good Bad Ugly, Black Mirror’s terrifying tech futures, and a sex-positive show about cancer have in common? They’re all part of this week’s FOMO Fix — where we break down the most hype, most trippy, and most ripe picks from streaming land. From Ilaiyaraaja’s copyright battle to a trippy meta-action flick, from AI reading your thoughts to the twisted tenderness of Dying for Sex, we’ve got your watchlist sorted. Plus: Chhorii 2, Hacks, and your perfect 4/20 binge pick. Subscribe […]
Moto Jam: When bikes flew at Chennai’s thrilling motorsport stunt show
Chennai hosts Red Bull Moto Jam | Video Credit: The Hindu It’s a bird. It’s a plane. No, it’s a bike. And it’s up in the air. At the recently-held Red Bull Moto Jam in Chennai’s Island Grounds, bikes flew in the air and cars raced sidewards. Even as the motorists had fun with their vehicles, audiences watched in awe, in an evening that was all about speed and style. A stunt bike rider at Red Bull Moto Jam 2025, in Chennai | Photo Credit: Ali Bharmal They were not the only ones having fun. Director Lokesh Kanagaraj, a surprise […]
Watch: Shehnai, made famous by Ustad Bismillah Khan, gets GI tag
GI tag for shehnai instrument | Video Credit: The Hindu Varanasi’s rich cultural and craft heritage has earned national recognition, with several traditional products recently receiving Geographical Indication (GI) tags. Among the newly certified items are the Banarasi Shehnai, the iconic Banarasi Tabla, and the spicy Banarasi Bharwan Mirch — all officially recognised recently by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The GI certificate for the Banarasi Shehnai — a timeless musical instrument — was personally handed over by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Ramesh Kumar, a renowned artisan from Banaras, during a massive public event at Mehndi Ganj. It gained global […]
Watch: Frequently made mistakes episode one Representation vs Endorsement: Case study – Animal
Frequently Made Mistakes | Episode 1 | Animal | Video Credit: The Hindu Welcome to ‘Frequently Made Mistakes’, a deep-dive series that unpacks where storytellers stumble—and how to course correct. In our premiere episode, we tackle one of the most widespread storytelling errors: representation that seems like endorsement. Just because a film shows toxic masculinity doesn’t mean it’s critiquing it. Our case study? Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s Animal. On paper, it reads like a satire. In execution, it’s a celebration. Why? Because the comedic beats are sacrificed for drama, and stylized visuals—slow motion, soaring music, visual glamor—tilt the viewer’s sympathy toward the anti-hero instead of the women caught […]
Siddhu Jonnalagadda interview: The humour in ‘Jack’ will not dilute its crux
A year after the blockbuster Tillu Square, Siddhu Jonnalagadda returns with his new Telugu film Jack, which releases on April 10, written and directed by Bhaskar of Bommarillu fame. Over the past nine years — barring a brief role in Kalki(2019) — Jack marks the only project in which Siddhu has not worn multiple hats as co-writer, co-editor, or creative producer. It was, he admits, a welcome breather to focus solely on acting — the craft that first drew him to cinema. “It was a relief,” says Siddhu. Although he experienced a few withdrawal symptoms, he resisted the temptation to […]
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Teen coder made first millennial Catholic saint at youthful Vatican event
VATICAN CITY: A teenager who died of leukaemia in 2006 became the first Catholic saint of the millennial generation on Sunday, in a Vatican ceremony led by Pope Leo and attended by an estimated 70,000 young worshippers from dozens of countries. Carlo Acutis, a British-born Italian boy who died aged 15, learned computer code to build websites to spread his faith. His story has drawn wide attention from Catholic youth, and he is now at the same level as Mother Teresa and Francis of Assisi.Leo, the first US pontiff, canonized Acutis on Sunday along with Pier Giorgio Frassati, a young […]
Trump ready for ‘phase two’ of Russia sanctions
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump said on Sunday he is ready to move to a second phase of sanctioning Russia, the closest he has come to suggesting he is on the verge of ramping up sanctions against Moscow or its oil buyers over the war in Ukraine. Trump has repeatedly threatened Moscow with further sanctions but withheld them as he pursued peace talks. The latest comments suggest an increasingly aggressive posture, but Trump stopped short of saying he was committed to such a decision or what a second phase might entail. Asked by a reporter at the White House if […]
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Indonesia building collapse kills 3, injures dozens JAKARTA: At least three people were killed and dozens were injured when a building hosting a prayer recital collapsed on Indonesia’s main island of Java on Sunday, a disaster official said.Around a hundred people, mostly women, had gathered for a Koran recital at a community hall in West Java’s Bogor district to commemorate the prophet Mohammed’s birthday when the building suddenly collapsed, said Mochamad Adam Hamdani, an official from the local disaster mitigation agency.“According to initial data, 84 people are being treated, three people died,” Adam told AFP Sunday.He said it was likely […]
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A former fashion model and one-time friend of Jeffrey Epstein has come forward with disturbing and surreal new details about how the convicted sex offender once tried to impress Donald Trump, by parading her and another woman into Trump Tower dressed like nurses.Cleo Glyde, who spent time with Epstein in the 1980s and 1990s before his crimes were publicly exposed, shared her story on The Daily Beast Podcast this week. What she described was a twisted cocktail of performative power games, social climbing, and early red flags that would take on a much darker meaning in hindsight.“He probably was showing […]
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Charlotte mayor appeals against sharing violent CATS stabbing video Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles has urged the public and media not to circulate surveillance footage of the fatal Blue Line stabbing, calling the killing of 23-year-old Iryna Zarutska a “senseless and tragic loss.”Her statement came a day after the Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) released video of the attack, describing it as too violent to broadcast in full.Calling the killing a “senseless and tragic loss,” Lyles said, “The video of the heartbreaking attack that took Iryna Zarutska’s life is now public. I want to thank our media partners and community members […]
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