Australia says China anxiety, geography driving closer Indonesia ties

Australian defence minister Richard Marles (right) with his Indonesian counterpart Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin (left) during their meeting in Jakarta (Image credit: AP) Australian defence minister Richard Marles said Thursday that security anxiety over China was partly driving deepening ties with Indonesia in a region riven by rivalry between Beijing and Washington.His visit to meet counterpart Sjafrie […]

THUG LIFE fails to entice due to the weak execution

Thug Life Review {2.0/5} & Review Rating Star Cast: Kamal Haasan, Silambarasan T R, Trisha Krishnan, Aishwarya Lekshmi Director: Mani Ratnam Thug Life Movie Review Synopsis:THUG LIFE is the story of a man facing betrayal from all corners. The year is 1994. Shaktivel (Kamal Haasan) is a gangster and runs a gang started by his […]

Bollywood Hungama Style Icons Summit and Awards 2025: Nimrit Kaur Ahluwalia opens up about fashion pressure and sustainable style; says, “Being in the industry, we are constantly judged for repeating outfits” 2025 : Bollywood News

Nimrit Kaur Ahluwalia made a strong statement on sustainability in fashion during a panel discussion at Bollywood Hungama Style Icons Summit and Awards. Talking about her clothes and landfill, Nimrit shared a candid and thought-provoking perspective on the pressures actors face regarding outfit repetition. Bollywood Hungama Style Icons Summit and Awards 2025: Nimrit Kaur Ahluwalia […]

Nato is set to approve new military purchases as part of a major defence spending hike

Nato defence ministers are set Thursday to approve purchasing targets for stocking up on weapons and military equipment to better defend Europe, the Arctic and the North Atlantic, as part of a US push to ramp up security spending. The “capability targets” lay out goals for each of the 32 nations to purchase priority equipment […]

Early check-in but no check out: How ICE arrests record number of illegal immigrants on single day? Here’s a hint – text trap

Immigration and Customs Enforcement made a new record by conducting its largest single-day operation, apprehending over 2,200 individuals, NBC reported citing an ICE spokesperson. This surge in arrests comes amid White House directives to substantially increase enforcement activities.Several sources confirmed that many detainees were participants in ICE’s Alternative to Detention (ATD) programme, which monitors non-threatening […]

Art made affordable – The Hindu

Deer Family, Gond artwork by Venkat Raman Singh Shyam in Ink and Acrylic on Canvas at Affordable Art in India exhibition in Delhi | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Method Contemporary Art Space, in collaboration with Baro Market, has launched the ‘Affordable Art in India’ exhibition in Delhi. The initiative provides a unique opportunity to collectors, […]

Five Kamal Haasan films that courted controversies: Check list here

Thug Life, starring acclaimed actor Kamal Haasan, has hit the screens — barring Karnataka, where controversy erupted following his comments suggesting that Kannada originated from Tamil. For Mr. Haasan, such rows are not new; his films have frequently faced opposition over the years. What sets this episode apart is that, unlike past instances where the […]

‘We are close to making NYC’s first South Asian mayor’: Zohran Mamdani uses Indian card to please voters, promises for rent relief and free buses

Zohran Mamdani, one of the candidates in the New York City mayoral election, has used the Indian card to grab the attention of the voters. Mamdani, an Indian-Ugandan-American, has released a video in which he is speaking in Hindi and promising to give rent relief, free buses, and affordable groceries. In a post n X, […]

Bollywood Hungama Style Icons Summit and Awards 2025: Avika Gor reflects on her journey and acting opportunities; says, “I did not take anything for granted” 2025 : Bollywood News

Actor Avika Gor, best known for her breakout role in Balika Vadhu, recently opened up about her career trajectory and the evolving expectations from her at the Bollywood Hungama Style Icons Summit and Awards 2025. During a panel discussion, she addressed whether actors today have ample opportunities or face limited options. Bollywood Hungama Style Icons […]