July 22, 2025 – Page 45

Manoj Kumar passes away: PM Narendra Modi and President Droupadi Murmu pay heartfelt tributes to cinema icon : Bollywood News

The Indian film industry and the nation are in mourning following the demise of legendary actor and filmmaker Manoj Kumar, who passed away at the age of 87. Known as “Bharat Kumar” for his iconic patriotic films, his death has elicited heartfelt tributes from prominent leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Droupadi Murmu, […]

Manoj Kumar (1937-2025) | The filmmaker who made ‘Bharat’ a brand

Manoj Kumar, whose films played a vital role in shaping the cultural consciousness of the country, passed away in Mumbai early on Friday (April 4, 2025) after a prolonged illness. Making Bharat a household name, he created an idealist hero with a strong moral compass who stood for national integrity, putting self before family and […]

Austin Metcalf: ’He’s a good kid’: Father of Austin Metcalf’s alleged killer says assumptions about his son are wrong

Karmelo Anthony’s (right) father said he’s a good kid and people are making wrong assumptions about him. Amid a raging debate over whether the stabbing of 17-year-old Austin Metcalf was a racial attack by Karmelo Anthony, another 17-year-old who did not know Metcalf before and attacked him on the spur of the moment, Anthony’s father […]

Author Perumal Murugan and artist Appupen reimagine CS Chellappa’s Vaadivaasal as a graphic novel

The cover of Vaadivaasal: The Arena The crowd watches with bated breath. It is a tussle between man and beast. Who will win? Pichi the boy, Kaari the fierce bull, or the zamindar who owns the animal? Clouds of mud fly up in the air as the crowd in Chellayipuram throngs the vaadivaasal (entrance to […]

Why brand Salman is cracking: Dissecting the fall of a Superstar – and the blueprint for redemption : Bollywood News

For more than three decades, Salman Khan was the heartbeat of Bollywood’s single screens and the pulse of Eid releases. His persona transcended cinema – he became a phenomenon. No logic, no critics, no reviews could halt the Salman tsunami when he was at his peak. But the tide seems to be receding. Why brand […]

Alvin Presley steps onto the global stage as an indie musician to watch

Alvin Presley | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Chennai is experiencing a rare week of summer rain. It is sultry, humid, and the smell of mud mixed with the sea breeze carries through the city. Moments like these are numbered. They call for some hot tea, a balcony with uninterrupted views of the overcast skyline, and […]

First Day First Show | ‘Test’ review, Manoj Kumar tribute

(This article forms a part of the First Day First Show newsletter that brings you the latest and best from the world of movies and entertainment. Subscribe now) Around Tinsel Town >> Legendary actor Manoj Kumar passes away Veteran Hindi film actor Manoj Kumar passed away in Mumbai after battling a prolonged illness. He was 87. […]

When LinkedIn co-founder told employees: Go home, have dinner with family, and then open laptops to …

LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman has revealed that during the company’s early days, employees were expected to continue working from home after having dinner with their families, according to recently resurfaced comments that highlight his controversial stance on work-life balance for startup employees. “When we started LinkedIn, we started with people who had families. So we […]

Love to play against India in first game of T20 World Cup next year: Italy captain Joe Burns

Having led Italy to their maiden World Cup qualification, the European team’s Australia-born captain Joe Burns wants to “jump in at the deep end” during the T20 showpiece next year by taking on defending champions India in the opening match itself. | Photo Credit: The Hindu Having led Italy to their maiden World Cup qualification, […]

US tariffs: Who is Lindsey Graham? The US senator who warned of 100% duty on India, China

US Senator Lindsey Graham recently revealed that US President Donald Trump is planning to introduce steep tariffs on countries that continue to purchase Russian oil, naming India, China, and Brazil as primary targets. In an interview with Fox News, Graham said Trump intends to slap a 100% tariff on oil-related imports from these nations in […]