A Women’s National Basketball Association game faced an unusual disruption. During the match between Golden State Valkyries and Atlanta Dream, someone threw a lime-green object onto the court. It was later identified as a s*x toy. The game was paused at 75-75 for investigation. After the object’s removal, the game resumed. Golden State Valkyries won…
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The new trailer for ‘Wicked: For Good’ teases an emotional conclusion to Elphaba and Glinda’s story. Elphaba, now the ‘Wicked Witch,’ lives in exile while Glinda rises to fame in Emerald City. As tensions escalate and a mob threatens Elphaba, Glinda proposes a powerful alliance, forcing them to confront their shared past and uncertain future…
After a successful run on television, Donal Bisht is now chasing her cinematic dreams, determined to carve her own space in films without the cushion of connections. The actor says she’s embracing patience, training, and self-belief as she prepares to become part of “the magic of cinema”.
Aryan Khan is debuting as writer-director with ‘The Ba***ds of Bollywood,’ a satirical take on the Hindi film industry featuring numerous celebrity cameos. Manoj Pahwa revealed that Aryan penned the controversial ‘Ghante Ka Badshah’ dialogue, praising his passion and dedication despite the age gap. Bobby Deol also lauded Aryan’s work ethic and Pahwa’s delivery.
The Chhattisgarh High Court has overturned a life sentence for a 23-year-old woman under the POCSO Act. The court found the prosecution failed to provide concrete proof of the male’s age. School records were deemed insufficient without supporting documents. The court also noted the male’s apparent consent. The woman has been acquitted of all charges.
Following the tragic electrocution of Mithun, a Class VIII student, the Kerala government is constructing a new house for his family and funding his younger brother’s education. Minister V Sivankutty laid the foundation stone for the 1,000-square-foot house, estimated to cost Rs 20 lakh and be completed in four months.
Heavy downpours in Goa disrupted daily life and damaged paddy crops, impacting Diwali vacationers. Firefighters responded to numerous calls for uprooted trees and collapsing roofs, with one family narrowly escaping injury. The continuous rain significantly affected tourist activities and shack businesses, raising concerns about potential losses.
Gukesh Dommaraju and Divya Deshmukh, Indian chess prodigies, faced off at the FIDE Grand Swiss in Uzbekistan. Their first classical format encounter ended in a draw after a 103-move battle. Grandmaster Pravin Thipsay analysed the game, highlighting Divya’s unusual opening and Gukesh’s missed opportunities. With the draw, Gukesh, undergoing a slump, fell out of the…
