• Thursday, February 27, 2025

‘Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani’ continues its great run…

Helmed by leading filmmaker Karan Johar, the much-talked-about Bollywood film Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani has set the cash registers jingling at the worldwide box office. Bankrolled by Dharma Productions, the film has pocketed a whopping £10 million globally and still counting. The Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt-led film has been…

Mira Nair, Siddharth Roy Kapur organise fundraiser for ‘Yeh Ballet’…

Acclaimed filmmaker Mira Nair and noted Bollywood producer Siddharth Roy Kapur recently organised a fundraiser titled Dare To Dream for Yeh Ballet actor Achintya Bose so that he can pursue his dream. The critically acclaimed film Yeh Ballet premiered on Netflix in 2020. It is backed by Kapur under his banner Roy Kapur Films. Achintya, a…

Trailer of Abhishek Bachchan and Saiyami Kher’s ‘Ghoomer’ out

The highly anticipated trailer of the upcoming film Ghoomer has been released, offering audiences a glimpse into a world of emotions, inspiration, and transformative storytelling. Starring the exceptional talents of Abhishek Bachchan, visionary director R. Balki, and the immensely talented Saiyami Kher, Ghoomer promises to redefine the landscape of sports films in India. In…

Birthday Special: Must-watch films directed by M Night Shyamalan

Celebrated filmmaker and screenwriter M Night Shyamalan celebrated his 53rd birthday on Sunday. Born in Mahé, India to Dr. Nelliyattu C. Shyamalan and Dr. Jayalakshmi in a town in the Union Territory of Pondicherry, Shyamalan has established himself as a master storyteller, known for his signature twists, gripping storytelling, and unique…

Explainer: What are the future prospects of Imran Khan after…

In a recent blow to the political trajectory of Pakistan’s former prime minister Imran Khan, who has been found guilty in a corruption case, he has been sentenced to three years in prison. The 70-year-old former cricket icon, now a prominent opposition figure, confronts an arduous legal struggle as he…

Driver who fatally hit cyclist at twice the speed limit…

A speeding motorist, Syed Minhaz Ahmed, 32, from Newham in northeast London has been sentenced to four years in prison for causing the death of cyclist Jay Kristiansen, 31, in a hit-and-run incident. Ahmed was driving at over 65mph in a 30mph zone when he collided with Kristiansen, who tragically…

Bangladesh vows to amend controversial security laws, but activists wary

Bangladesh’s government said Monday it would overhaul controversial security laws the opposition says are being used to stifle dissent but rights groups feared it could result in the same “repressive features”. Opposition parties accuse Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina of using the 2018 Digital Security Act (DSA) to crack down on…

Mothers’ wellbeing affected by having three daughters and no sons:…

A study has revealed that mothers may experience a minor decrease in wellbeing over a decade if they have three daughters and no sons. Researchers analysed the life satisfaction of parents who already had two children of the same sex and then had a third child. This decline in wellbeing…

Healthy diet for mother can promote good brain health in…

Mothers who consume apples and herbs in the early stages of pregnancy may be safeguarding the brain health of their offspring and even future generations, a recent study conducted by Monash University has found. This research, conducted using genetic models, has unveiled a remarkable link between a mother’s dietary choices…

Investigators scour wreckage after Pakistan train crash

INVESTIGATORS scoured the wreckage on Monday (7) of a weekend train derailment that killed at least 34 people, the latest deadly crash to hit Pakistan’s antiquated railway network. More than 1,000 passengers were aboard the Hazara Express when it came off the tracks in a flat, rural part of Sindh…