• Sunday, February 23, 2025

Alia Bhatt sings ‘Ikk Kuddi’ at her charity gala dinner…

As reported earlier, Alia Bhatt recently hosted her first charity gala in London. The actress organised the Hope Gala on Thursday evening to raise funds for underprivileged adolescents in India through the Salaam Bombay Foundation. The event was attended by many renowned personalities. Musician Harshdeep Kaur, comedian Rohan Joshi, and director Gurinder…

Two sentenced by UK court over mortgage fraud

Southwark Crown Court has sentenced two individuals for committing mortgage fraud by cheating lenders and violating Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) norms. The FCA initiated criminal proceedings against the pair, Larry Barreto (69) and Tassib Hussain (45), in April 2021, and they were convicted in November 2023. Between January 1, 2015,…

‘Oppenheimer’ releases in Japan after months of nuclear theme concerns

Oscar-winning film Oppenheimer finally premiered in Japan, where J. Robert Oppenheimer’s nuclear weapons led to the destruction of Hiroshima and Nagasaki in 1945. While the world cheered for the movie, Japan had been left out of the global screening until now. The film, however, made its way to the theatres…

Aditi Mangaldas’ bold dance duet defies age taboo

WHEN Aditi Mangaldas headlines a show, it is certain to be dynamically, artistically and creatively different from anything that has come before. She continues that path-breaking journey with the new production Mehek, which embarks on a hotly anticipated UK tour in April. The Indian Kathak legend has teamed up with…

Varun, Arjun & Diljit in ‘No Entry’ sequel: Boney Kapoor

Actors Varun Dhawan, Diljit Dosanjh, and Arjun Kapoor will feature in the follow-up to the hit comedy No Entry, producer Boney Kapoor confirmed. Anees Bazmee, who helmed the 2005 film, featuring Salman Khan, Anil Kapoor, and Fardeen Khan, is returning for the sequel. The original stars won’t feature in the…

Allu Arjun unveils his wax statue at Madame Tussauds in…

Award-winning actor Allu Arjun, who has been busy with the upcoming schedule of Pushpa 2: The Rule, received an early birthday gift. The actor’s wax statue was revealed at the Madame Tussauds Museum in Dubai on Thursday. The statue features Allu Arjun’s iconic ‘Jhukega Nahi Sala’ pose from the blockbuster…

Ice Stupa: The innovative Indian technique to store winter water

When we read the word ‘Ice Stupa’, our first thought is that it is some monument, or some naturally made structure related to Buddhism. But this is actually manually constructed in a place called Ladakh in the north-most region of India, a popular tourist spot for bikers and trekkers. The…

‘Crew’ Review: A crime comedy that will make your day

This Friday’s release Crew is a heist comedy, starring Tabu, Kareena Kapoor Khan, and Kriti Sanon in lead roles. The trailer and the songs of the film drew positive response from the audience, taking their expectation to a new level. But does the film do justice to their expectations? Let’s…

Bhopal disaster: Amnesty wants Dow to provide relief

Amnesty International has called upon Dow to take long-overdue action to provide relief to the survivors of the deadly gas leak from pesticide plant in Bhopal, India nearly forty years ago. The world’s worst industrial disaster killed more than 22,000 people and 500,000 continue to suffer its consequences. Ahead of…

India actor Govinda returns to politics after 14 years, joins…

Bollywood actor Govinda, who is known for his excellent comic timing and dance steps, on Thursday joined the ruling Shiv Sena in Mumbai, making a comeback in politics after a 14-year hiatus. The former Congress Lok Sabha MP joined the Shiv Sena in the presence of Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath…