‘Andondittu Kaala’: Vinay Rajkumar starrer inspired by real-life experiences; says ‘extremely close to me’

Vinay Rajkumar’s ‘Andondittu Kaala,’ a story of love, friendship, and family, has released in theaters. Vinay highlights the demanding yet fulfilling journey of portraying a character with three shades over three years. Aditi Prabhudeva emphasizes the film’s authenticity and relatable portrayal of everyday relationships, while producer Bhuvan Suresh confirms a wide release across Karnataka in…

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‘It just triggered me’: Raashii Khanna breaks down, pauses ‘Telusu Kada’ climax shoot for 30 minutes

Raashii Khanna found her role as Anjali in ‘Telusu Kada’ emotionally taxing, especially during the climax. She highlighted the moral responsibility actors have, particularly in India. Khanna lauded debutant director Neeraja Kona’s authentic female character portrayals, emphasizing the need for more women’s voices in cinema for nuanced storytelling.

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UAE to tax drinks by sugar level from January 2026: Here’s what you’ll pay under the new system

Starting January 1, 2026, the UAE will replace its flat 50% soft drink tax with a tiered system based on sugar content per 100ml. This aims to promote healthier choices, making high-sugar drinks pricier and potentially lowering costs for low or zero-sugar alternatives. Consumers and businesses must prepare for these significant price and registration changes.

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