In the coming days, white smoke shall billow from the Sistine Chapel’s chimney once more, signaling the election of a new pontificate to the Christian world. The death of Pope Francis at age 88 on Easter Monday, has drawn renewed attention to the intricate and archaic ritual of the papal conclave. The secretive ceremony has […]
Actress Nushrratt Bharuccha has opened up about the backlash she faced last year for visiting the Kedarnath and Badrinath temples, despite being a Muslim. In a candid conversation with journalist Shubhankar Mishra, the Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety star spoke from the heart about her personal faith, the liberal values her family instilled in her, […]
Applause Entertainment announced the launch of its dedicated kid’s animation channel, ApplaToon, exclusively on YouTube. Created for young minds, ApplaToon kicks off with its first original animated series Kiya & Kayaan, based on popular Amar Chitra Katha Junior Library. The makers released the official trailer today, offering a first glimpse into the magical world of […]
Guesses about who will be the next Roman Catholic pope often prove inaccurate. Before the selection of Pope Francis in 2013, many bookmakers had not even counted him among the front-runners. This time, predictions are further complicated because Francis made many appointments in a relatively short amount of time during his tenure, diversifying the College […]
AI Image” decoding=”async” fetchpriority=”high”/> YANGON: A Myanmar ethnic minority armed group is preparing to hand a captured city back to the military in a Beijing-brokered deal, China’s foreign ministry said Tuesday, as residents reported junta troops already returning.The Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army (MNDAA) ousted Myanmar’s military from the city of Lashio in August 2024, […]
In a recent episode of Komal Nahta’s Game Changers podcast, director Rohit Shetty spoke about his journey in Bollywood, his long-standing collaboration with Ajay Devgn, and the creative risks he took with films like Golmaal. The 58-minute conversation offers an insightful look into Shetty’s experiences as a filmmaker, making it a worthwhile listen for anyone […]
Jewel Thief. Jaideep Ahlawat in Jewel Thief. Cr. Courtesy of Netflix © 2024 | Photo Credit: Courtesy of Netflix Jaideep Ahlawat is drinking up the response to his velvety dance moves in Jewel Thief. The 45-year-old actor, typically known for playing hard-bitten cops and gangsters, or gentle brooders in films like Three of Us, cut […]
AI Image KYIV, UKRAINE: Russian drones battered the Ukrainian port city of Odesa in a nighttime attack, local authorities said Tuesday, less than 24 hours after a purported Easter ceasefire unilaterally declared by Moscow ended and just over a day before Ukrainian, British, French and US officials are due to meet in London to discuss […]
BENGALURU: An incident of road rage in east Bengaluru on Monday between a motorcyclist and an Indian Air Force (IAF) couple escalated into a linguistic dispute. The Wing Commander, who was travelling by car with his spouse, claimed he was verbally attacked in Kannada language and subsequently physically assaulted without any cause.This altercation could have […]
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