‘Vilayath Buddha’ box office collections day 13: Prithviraj Sukumaran film mints Rs 5 lakhs; Theatrical run nearing its end

Prithviraj Sukumaran’s ‘Vilayath Buddha’ is experiencing a box office slowdown, with collections dipping significantly. Despite strong performances from the cast, including Shammi Thilakan and Anu Mohan, the film’s formulaic writing is cited as a drawback. While Prithviraj delivers a raw portrayal, emotional scenes reportedly falter. The movie’s overall earnings are currently around Rs 8.58 crore…

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Matthew Perry death case: Doctor who sold ketamine to ‘Friends’ star sentenced to 2.5 years in prison; Judge says ‘You exploited Mr. Perry’s addiction for your own profit’

A doctor, Salvador Plasencia, received a 2.5-year prison sentence for selling ketamine to the late Matthew Perry. While not directly causing the overdose, the judge stated Plasencia fueled Perry’s addiction for profit. Perry’s family shared their profound grief, highlighting the human cost of such exploitation. Other defendants await sentencing.

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Tractors in the fog: Gangs mining sand under Delhi officials’ noses

Amid government assurances, the stark reality of illegal sand mining persists on the banks of the Yamuna River, particularly around Jagatpur village. Nightly, tractors rumble silently, plundering the floodplain’s resources for construction purposes, leaving behind a trail of environmental degradation marked by eroding banks. Officials are aware of these organized operations but struggle to confront…

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