Box office clash saw ‘The Conjuring: Last Rites’ outperform ‘Baaghi 4’ and ‘The Bengal Files’. The Hollywood horror earned ₹67.87 crore in its first week, while ‘Baaghi 4’ remained under ₹50 crore. ‘The Bengal Files’ earned ₹15 crore in twelve days, facing challenges due to limited release and absence from its key market, Bengal.
South African coach Shukri Conrad’s remark about making India ‘grovel’ sparked debate due to its historical racial connotations. Captain Temba Bavuma acknowledged series intensity and potential provocations, suggesting his coach’s comment might have stemmed from such instances. Bavuma defended Conrad’s experience, indicating he would address the statement further.
Ranveer Singh’s ‘Dhurandhar’ releases tomorrow. Rakesh Bedi revealed a sequel, ‘Dhurandhar 2’, is already in production. Directed by Aditya Dhar, the spy thriller cleared CBFC with an ‘A’ certificate and runs 3 hours 34 minutes. The film also stars Sara Arjun, Sanjay Dutt, Arjun Rampal, Akshaye Khanna, and R. Madhavan.
Deepika Padukone and Farah Khan have reportedly unfollowed each other on Instagram, sparking rumors of a rift. This follows Farah’s alleged indirect dig at Deepika’s 8-hour shift demands in a vlog. These demands are also linked to Deepika’s recent exits from films like ‘Kalki 2898 AD’ and ‘Spirit’. Read on.
Vivek Agnihotri’s ‘The Bengal Files,’ starring Mithun Chakraborty and Anupam Kher, earned Rs 11.25 crore in its first week, with overseas collections adding Rs 2.50 crore. Day 7 saw approximately Rs 1 crore in domestic earnings. While the film’s box office performance lags behind Agnihotri’s previous hits like ‘The Kashmir Files,’ it has surpassed ‘The…
Luka Doncic, the Los Angeles Lakers star, recently captivated New York City during a whirlwind 96-hour visit. His trip, documented in a video shared on Instagram, included a Yankees stadium visit, fan interactions, and an appearance at The One Global Finals. Doncic also showcased his skills at a youth basketball event, earning praise for his…
Global markets stabilized following the US Federal Reserve’s 25 basis point interest rate cut, though a cautious outlook on further easing tempered initial optimism. US equity futures saw modest gains after a volatile Wall Street session. The Fed’s move, described as risk management, aimed to balance employment risks with inflation control, influencing currencies, bonds, and…
NBA veteran Kevin Love, after a stint with the Miami Heat and a subsequent trade to the Utah Jazz, is eyeing a move to Los Angeles. The Lakers or Clippers are his preferred destinations for a final playoff push. However, both teams face salary cap constraints due to recent acquisitions, making it difficult to accommodate…
The UAE has been recognized as the world’s third-largest humanitarian donor for 2025, contributing $1.46 billion in aid. This significant contribution, confirmed by UN OCHA, highlights the nation’s commitment to timely and effective relief, focusing on both immediate needs and long-term sustainable development for crisis-affected populations globally.
Abu Dhabi’s Irtiqa’a inspection programme reveals significant improvements in private school performance. In the latest report, 13 schools achieved an Outstanding rating, 23 improved to Good, while 5 remain Weak. Conducted by ADEK, the evaluations assess schools against international standards to ensure quality education, with continued oversight on underperforming schools to drive further progress.
