In 2021, I watched the comedian Varun Grover perform in New Delhi. As per usual, he had the audience in the palm of his hand. About 10 minutes in, Grover said (in Hindi), “Please understand the chronology. First, I tell the joke, then you laugh and finally, I go to jail.” The laughter was muted, […]
Akshay Kumar, Ananya Panday in ‘Kesari Chapter 2’ Dharma Productions on Thursday (April 3) launched the trailer for Kesari Chapter 2. Starring Akshay Kumar, R Madhavan and Ananya Panday, the historical drama is set during and after the Jallianwala Bagh massacre of 1919. Kumar plays a lawyer, inspired by C. Sankaran Nair, who challenges the […]
Redin Kingsley and Sangeetha | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Tamil actor Redin Kingsley and his wife and actor Sangeetha V announced on Thursday the birth of their first child, a baby girl. Sharing an image of their child, without revealing her face, the couple announced via Sangeetha’s Instagram account. Redin, best known for his performances in […]
Prime Video today unveiled the spine-chilling trailer of Chhorii 2, the highly anticipated sequel of its 2021 Original horror film, Chhorii. Expanding the twisted world of its predecessor, which was celebrated for its suspenseful storytelling deeply rooted in folklore, this new chapter plunges even deeper into folkloric horror, supernatural terror, and the unbreakable will of […]
Bharat Dabholkar | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Actor-director and writer, Bharat Dabholkar, started as a lawyer, before creative forces compelled him to take to theatre, advertising and films. The common thread between theatre and ads is laughter, Bharat says over a call from Mumbai. “I find laughter the biggest connection to people be it the […]
NEW DELHI: In the early hours of Thursday, after a 12-hour debate, the Lok Sabha approved the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025. The ruling NDA supported the bill, saying it would benefit minorities, while the opposition opposed it, labeling it “anti-Muslim.”While the BJP-led government claims that the bill would improve the administration and management of Waqf […]
US President Donald Trump announced sweeping global import duties, including a 10 per cent levy on all UK goods and a steeper 20 per cent rate for imports from the European Union, taking effect on 5 April.The move, one of the most aggressive protectionist measures in recent years, has sparked concern across multiple sectors, including […]
New Delhi: Val Kilmer died on April 1, 2025. He was 65. Fans, friends, and well-wishers have been sending in their heartfelt condolences for the loss of the Top Gun star, as it’s a tragic loss to comprehend. Now his ex and good friend Cher, has taken to X, to share her grief. She recalled […]
File image of Aakash Chopra.© YouTube Former Indian player Aakash Chopra has shared his views on home teams’ right to dictate the pitch conditions in the Indian Premier League (IPL). While speaking on ESPNcricinfo’s IPL show, Time Out, Aakash Chopra said that home teams should have the right to dictate the pitch conditions […]
US President Donald Trump speaks during an event to announce new tariffs in the Rose Garden at the White House (Pic credit: AP) In a surprising turn of events, US President Donald Trump’s latest tariff announcement has sparked reactions worldwide, not just for a possible trade war but also for imposing tariffs on an island […]
