Javed Akhtar has been candid about his struggle with alcohol addiction and its effects on both his personal and professional life. In a recent interview, he reflected on the period when he would drink heavily, even when alone. He also disclosed that at one point, he used to consume “18 bottles of beer in one […]
Stockholm City Council rejects US Embassy demands to end DEI programming (Photo: AP) The Stockholm City Council has rejected the US Embassy‘s demands that it comply with the Trump administration‘s rollback of diversity, equity and inclusion policies. It’s the latest in US President Donald Trump‘s efforts to terminate such programs within the federal government, and […]
Bollywood’s much-loved comedy franchise Housefull is all set to get even bigger and funnier with its upcoming installment, Housefull 5. The film, directed by Tarun Mansukhani, marks his return to the director’s chair after a long hiatus, and fans are eagerly awaiting what he has in store this time. The star-studded cast includes Akshay Kumar, […]
US President Donald Trump on Friday floated slashing tariffs on China to 80% ahead of a weekend meeting, signaling a possible move to ease tensions in the ongoing trade war.“80% Tariff on China seems right! Up to Scott B,” Trump posted on Truth Social referring to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, who is one of the […]
Melania Trump honours Barbara Bush with stamp tribute at White House ceremony (Picture credit: AP) US First lady Melania Trump stepped back into the spotlight on Thursday to lead a tribute to former US first lady Barbara Bush, unveiling a commemorative US postage stamp in her honour at the White House. The rare public appearance […]
Mumbai (Maharashtra): Fans of the Bollywood classic Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (DDLJ), which starred Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol, will have to wait a bit longer to see their favourite characters Raj and Simran immortalised in bronze at Leicester Square, London. According to the YRF’s team, the statue unveiling, which was scheduled for spring this […]
Films that are being made in India now face three kinds of censorship, said Nandita Das, filmmaker and actor, speaking at The Huddle by The Hindu. “One is [from] the official body; then many of us have to self-censor. Then there are some self-proclaimed custodians of culture,” she said, adding that free speech is fundamental […]
Suriya in a still from ‘Retro’ “The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why.” — Mark Twain. And sometimes, it’s the day you wake up and realise your purpose is to save your money… and avoid that next bad movie. The picks […]
Singer and actress Lisa Mishra is all set to captivate audiences with her role in the high-society drama series The Royals. While fans are excited to see Lisa in a fresh avatar, the journey to landing the role of ‘Niki’ was anything but easy. Lisa recently opened up about the intense audition process she went […]
