Lupita Nyong’o says she was offered more slave roles even after her Oscar win; ‘I’m not a theory; I’m an actual person’

Oscar winner Lupita Nyong’o revealed that despite her Academy Award for ’12 Years a Slave’, she was primarily offered similar slave roles. She faced doubts about her career’s longevity but remains committed to challenging stereotypes of Africans in cinema. Nyong’o prioritizes authentic portrayals over perpetuating expected narratives, even if it means fewer roles.

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‘Gustaakh Ishq’ actor Vijay Varma on embracing gentle romance with Fatima Sana Shaikh: I dont want to sing and dance’

Vijay Varma is turning a new leaf, trading his recent intense roles for a romantic character in Vibhu Puri’s ‘Gustaakh Ishq’. He credits his stage experience for making this change seamless, despite his ‘intense’ label. Expressing a childlike excitement at performing alongside the legendary Naseeruddin Shah, Varma also hints at his ambitions to tackle comedy…

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Dharmendra passes away at 89 in at his residence in Mumbai, Karan Johar posts: ‘An end of an era’

Veteran actor Dharmendra, Bollywood’s ‘He-Man’, has passed away in Mumbai at 89 after a brief illness. Renowned for his six-decade career and over 300 films, including the iconic ‘Sholay’, he leaves an indelible mark on Indian cinema. His final film, ‘Ikkis’, is slated for release next year. Dharmendra’s legacy is celebrated for his versatility and…

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Maharashtra TET answer key 2025 for paper 1, 2 expected soon: Here is how to use response sheets to submit objections

Maharashtra Teacher Eligibility Test (MAHA TET) 2025, held on November 23, 2025, is nearing its next phase. Candidates can soon access provisional answer keys and their response sheets on the official website, mahatet.in. This allows for a crucial objection window to address any discrepancies before final results are announced, ensuring accuracy for all participants.

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‘Isolated occurrence’: HAL issues statement on Tejas crash at Dubai airshow; no impact on operations

Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) described the Tejas aircraft crash in Dubai, which resulted in the death of IAF pilot Wing Commander Namansh Syal, as an “isolated occurrence caused by exceptional circumstances.” The company assured that the incident has no impact on its business operations or future deliveries, while its shares experienced a significant drop before…

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Oman to test Laila, a pilotless hybrid electric VTOL aircraft

Oman will host the world’s first Operational Launch Programme for Laila, a hybrid-electric, fully autonomous VTOL aircraft developed by Odys Aviation. Capable of 725 km range and 60 kg payload, Laila will undergo comprehensive testing across Oman’s deserts, mountains, and coasts, supporting logistics, medical transport, infrastructure inspection, and emergency response, aligning with Oman Vision 2040 and advancing…

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