April 2, 2025 – Page 9

Sanju Samson cleared by CoE to keep wickets; set to return as Rajasthan Royals captain | Cricket News

Sanju Samson (BCCI/IPL Photo) MUMBAI: In a big boost for the Rajasthan Royals, India’s T20 ‘keeper-bat and opener Sanju Samson is set to resume his captaincy and wicketkeeping duties after being cleared by the Board of Control for Cricket in India’s (BCCI) Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru. The Rajasthan Royals captain, who had a […]

‘Maranamass’ trailer: A funky Basil Joseph promises loads of fun

Basil Joseph in ‘Maranamass’. | Photo Credit: Think Music India/YouTube The makers of Maranamasshave released the film’s trailer. The Malayalam film, directed by Sivaprasad, stars Basil Joseph in the lead role. The movie, set to release on April 10, 2025, promises a blend of fun and chaos. The trailer begins with the mention of a […]

Adolescence Beats Stranger Things 3 In Viewership, Becomes One Of Netflix’s Biggest Hits

New Delhi: Netflix’s Adolescence is wowing fans – and how. In just three weeks since its release, the show has secured a spot in Netflix’s Top 10 most popular series of all time. Adolescence has amassed 96.7 million views to date, with 30.4 million views (alone) in this week, as per a report by Netflix. Not only this, the […]

More than 230 sick after Norovirus outbreak on luxury cruise ship

A norovirus outbreak has affected over 230 passengers and crew during a 29-day luxury cruise from England to the Eastern Caribbean, as reported by the US health agency Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.According to the CDC, 224 of 2,538 passengers and 17 crew members contracted the illness. The affected individuals were isolated, and the […]

Producers’ body condemns piracy of Salman Khan’s ‘Sikandar’

Actors Salman Khan and Rashmika Mandanna during the trailer launch of the upcoming film ‘Sikandar’, in Mumbai, March 23, 2025. | Photo Credit: PTI The Indian Motion Picture Producers’ Association (IMPPA) condemned the unauthorised online release of the high-definition (HD) print of Salman Khan’s Sikandar. It argued that piracy has caused a ‘significant financial harm’ […]

How did Ramayanam bus stop get its name?

Pammal Sambanda Mudaliar, considered the father of modern Tamil theatre. | Photo Credit: The Hindu Archives World Theatre Day has been celebrated internationally since 1962 on March 27. Despite the vibrant Tamil theatre scene in Chennai, celebrations here have generally been low-key. But this year, with the support of the Federation of City Sabhas, Dharini […]

Rashmika Mandanna welcomes birthday month, says she’s “More Excited Than Ever” : Bollywood News

Rashmika Mandanna, one of the leading actresses in Indian cinema, has started April on a celebratory note as she prepares for her birthday on April 5. Taking to her Instagram stories, she shared her excitement about turning 29 and reflected on the past year. Rashmika Mandanna welcomes birthday month, says she’s “More Excited Than Ever” […]

‘I’m Here! Can You Hear Me?’: One Family’s Story of Death in Gaza

There were times, before Israeli airstrikes on Gaza shattered the two-month-old cease-fire on March 18, when Huda Abu Teir and her family could almost believe things might go back to normal. After fleeing from their home to a shelter for displaced people, and then to a tent, another shelter and on to another encampment during […]

Jennifer Lawrence Welcomes Second Child With Husband Cooke Maroney

Los Angeles: Jennifer Lawrence has embraced motherhood once again. The actress is now officially a mom of two. The 34-year-old actress has welcomed her second baby with husband Cooke Maroney, reports People magazine. The actress and Maroney were spotted out for a stroll together in New York City following the birth of their little one. Lawrence and […]

Fatima Sana Shaikh reveals her casting couch experience in the South; says, “Casting director kept asking if I would ‘do anything’ for the role” : Bollywood News

Fatima Sana Shaikh has once again ignited a crucial conversation on the existence of casting couch in the film industry. In a clip from an older interaction, that has recently surfaced on social media, the Dangal actress candidly spoke about her experiences in the South Indian film industry, revealing how certain filmmakers and producers exploit […]