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India to host Miss World pageant from Feb 18 to…

The much anticipated 71st edition of Miss World will be held in India from February 18 to March 9, the organisers said on Friday. With its latest edition, the coveted international beauty pageant is making a return to the country after nearly three decades. The pageant will commence with “The…

‘One Day’: Ambika Mod reveals how she and co-star Leo…

After winning critics and audiences’ hearts with her breakout performance in the acclaimed BBC miniseries This Is Going to Hurt, actress Ambika Mod is presently in news for her first leading role as Emma Morley in Netflix’s One Day, a TV adaptation of David Nicholls’ bestselling romance novel of the…

Jameela Jamil, Simone Ashley among 40 ‘legendary women’ on British…

Jameela Jamil and Simone Ashley are among the 40 ‘legendary women’ on British Vogue’s latest cover. Naomi Campbell, Cindy Crawford, Christy Turlington, Victoria Beckham, Linda Evangelista, Oprah Winfrey, Dua Lipa, and Miley Cyrus are also in the “farewell shoot” for the final issue by outgoing editor Edward Enninful. All 40…

Oscars announces new award for casting directors

The board of governors of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) has announced the addition of a new category to the Oscars recognising the achievement in casting for films. The Academy Award for Achievement in Casting will be introduced to the Oscars beginning with the 98th edition…

Top Tamil movies of 2023 & where to watch them

IN 2023, Kollywood witnessed a notable shift compared to the previous year. Tamil cinema demonstrated that its identity extends beyond stars, heroes and box-office numbers, embracing a diverse range of films that left a lasting impact. For those seeking quality content on streaming platforms, here are some noteworthy Tamil films…

Adarsh Gourav starts shooting for ‘Aliens’

Adarsh Gourav, who was recently seen in the movie Kho Gaye Hum Kahan alongside Ananya Panday and Siddhant Chaturvedi, has set foot in Thailand and started shooting for the highly anticipated TV series Aliens. He well bonded with the cast and enjoyed the vivid local cuisine. While expressing his excitement…

Amitabh Bachchan seeks blessings at Ram Temple in India’s Ayodhya

Megastar Amitabh Bachchan visited the Ram Temple in Ayodhya on Friday morning and offered prayers to Ram Lalla, weeks after attending its grand inauguration with son Abhishek Bachchan. After his recent visit, several images and videos surfaced online. In one of the images, Big B is seen worshipping the Lord…

Ali Fazal, Richa Chadha announce pregnancy

Actors Ali Fazal and Richa Chadha are expecting their first child. On Friday, the couple took to Instagram and shared the good news with their fans and followers. They posted an image saying 1 + 1 = 3, confirming the news with a caption that says, “A tiny heartbeat is…

Barclays buys Tesco’s retail banking unit

British bank Barclays on Friday said it had agreed to buy the retail banking operations of Tesco, as the supermarket giant concentrates on its core food business. Barclays will pay up to £700 million for Tesco Bank — handing it a portfolio of credit cards, other loans and deposits, according…

Tony Matharu’s Integrity International acquires two London landmarks

THE Integrity International Group, led by British Asian hotelier Tony Matharu, has acquired two properties in London – Atlas House and Crescent buildings for an undisclosed amount. Atlas House, a Grade II-listed building, is situated at the junction of King Street, Queen Street, and Cheapside, while the Crescent is located…