Sidharth Malhotra and Janhvi Kapoor’s ‘Param Sundari’ trailer faced criticism for its stereotypical portrayal of Kerala. Malayalam singer Pavithra Menon’s video criticizing Janhvi’s accent went viral but was removed by Instagram due to a copyright claim. Menon questioned why a Malayali actor wasn’t cast, highlighting the outdated practice of misrepresenting cultures.
The BCCI has rolled out a landmark incentive scheme, financially rewarding domestic cricketers for playing more matches, with a potential bonus of Rs 1 crore for 14 first-class games. This aims to boost domestic cricket’s competitiveness and commitment. Mithun Manhas was elected as the 37th BCCI president, succeeding Roger Binny.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman introduced two bills to levy excise duty on tobacco products and a health and national security cess on pan masala, following the withdrawal of GST compensation cess. These measures aim to maintain high taxation on ‘sin goods’ and fund public health and national security initiatives.
Sanjay Dutt, the Bollywood icon, bravely confronted a cancer diagnosis during the lockdown, a period he initially found overwhelming. Supported by his family and guided by Rakesh Roshan, he underwent treatment, determined to defy its effects. Dutt embraced fitness, cycling and challenging himself physically throughout chemotherapy. In October 2020, he announced he was cancer-free, a…
Kylie Kelce offered a rare glimpse of her baby daughter Finnley on her podcast. She breastfed the six-month-old during a recording. Finnley even made a sound on air. Kylie also involved her other daughter, Bennett. This candid moment highlighted the realities of motherhood. The Kelce family continues to share their lives with fans.
Toronto Maple Leafs forward Matthew Knies joined the celebration of his former Minnesota Gophers teammate, Grant Cruikshank, who married McKenna in Wisconsin. The wedding added to a memorable offseason for Knies, who has balanced time with family and friends while preparing for the upcoming NHL season. His presence highlighted the strong ties formed during his…
Written by Shen Ao, Zhang Ke, and Xu Luyang, and set against the backdrop of the 1937 Nanjing Massacre, drawing from documented historical events, ‘Dead to Rights’ follows A Chang (Liu Haoran of the ‘Detective Chinatown’ franchise), a postman who assumes the identity of a photo developer to survive the Japanese occupation.
US President Donald Trump has strongly defended his decision to host Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Alaska summit, dismissing media and Democrat criticism. Trump asserted that the summit was an honor for America and aimed at securing peace in Ukraine. He also attacked Senator Chris Murphy for his remarks on the summit.
Today’s horoscope for Pisces emphasizes acknowledging fatigue and prioritizing self-care across all life areas. It encourages vulnerability in love, pacing tasks in career, mindful spending for financial peace, and listening to one’s body for health. The core message is to embrace softness as strength and nurture oneself gently.
