Akshay Kumar’s Housefull 5 marks his LARGEST overseas rollout: 85+ countries and 2,000+ screens : Bollywood News

Akshay Kumar’s latest franchise offering, Housefull 5, has achieved a major milestone by becoming his widest international release ever. The comedy caper has debuted in over 85 countries, with screenings across 1,300+ locations and on more than 2,000 screens globally — a new benchmark for the actor in terms of overseas footprint. This is a […]

Germany vows continued support of Israel as FM visits Berlin

German foreign minister Johann Wadephul (Image credit: AP) Israeli foreign minister Gideon Saar met with his German counterpart, Johann Wadephul, in Berlin on Thursday.The meeting took place a day after Wadephul promised that Germany would send more arms to Israel despite growing international calls for a weapons embargo.Speaking at a press conference with his counterpart, […]

New on Amazon Prime Video this week: ‘The Accountant 2’, ‘Stolen’, and more

A still from ‘The Accountant 2’. | Photo Credit: Prime Video Stolen – Now Streaming The movie follows the intense journey of two urbane brothers who witness a baby being kidnapped from an impoverished mother at a railway station in rural India. One brother, guided by moral duty, convinces the other to help the mother […]

‘Simla Agreement not dead’: Pakistan distances from bold claim; defence minister’s foot-in-mouth moment

A day after Pakistan’s defence minister Khawaja Asif declared the 1972 Simla Agreement “a dead document,” the country’s foreign ministry clarified that no decision has been made to revoke any bilateral agreements with India, including the landmark pact.A senior foreign office official, while responding Asif’s comments, said that while recent developments have triggered internal discussions […]

Malayalam writer Benyamin: Our scriptures have a lot to tell us

“All religious scriptures have something to say.” Author Benyamin, who won the JCB Prize for Literature in 2018 for his book, Jasmine Days, adds that this is what inspired him to write the The Second Book of Prophets, translated by Ministhy S and published by Simon and Schuster. The original, Pravachakanmarude Randaam Pusthakam (Malayalam) was […]

Parivadini Isai Malar – Vol 1 takes a peek into the life and contributions of past masters

As you turn the pages, you are drawn to a detailed study on T. Janakiraman’s mastery in music and its reflection in his works. This is followed up with an appreciation of his scholarship by Lalgudi Jayaraman as it appeared in a Tamil magazine. Enjoyable segments of T. Janakiraman’s novels, Marappasu and Mogamul are peppered […]

Pankaj Tripathi, Aditi Rao Hydari to star in family entertainer ‘Parivarik ManuRanjan’

Pankaj Tripathi and Aditi Rao Hydari in ‘Parivarik ManuRanjan’. | Photo Credit: Bhanushali Studios Limited/X Actors Pankaj Tripathi and Aditi Rao Hydari will be featuring together in an upcoming film, titled Parivarik ManuRanjan. Filled with laughter, love, chaos and music, the family entertainer is about a “perfectly mismatched duo”, the makers said in a statement. […]

From Rs 5 to Rs 2,300: India’s humble Parle-G is a luxury in Gaza; a father’s viral post shows war reality

NEW DELHI: In India, Parle-G biscuits are synonymous with simplicity, a nostalgic tea-time snack, a budget-friendly staple found in almost every household. In war-ravaged Gaza, however, the iconic Indian biscuit has taken on a grim new identity: a luxury item, symbolising the desperation of a population teetering on the brink of famine.A viral social media […]

Piyush Chawla, IPL third highest wicket taker, announces retirement from all forms of cricket

One of India’s finest spinners, Piyush Chawla, announced his retirement from all forms of cricket on Friday afternoon. Announcing his decision in an official statement on Instagram, Piyush Chawla wrote, “Closing this chapter with Gratitude !! Retiring from all formats of the game, thank you, everyone, for your support throughout this beautiful journey.” In the […]