Teona Mitevska’s Mother, featuring Amrita Chattopadhyay as Madam Kumar, will inaugurate the Orizzonti Competition at the Venice International Film Festival. This marks Chattopadhyay’s second appearance at a major international festival, following her role in ‘A Knock on the Door’ at Rotterdam in 2022. The actor expressed her gratitude for being part of the acclaimed film.
World Cup chess, which will give Candidates spots for top-3 finishers, resumes at Resort Rio in Goa on Tuesday after Monday’s rest day. TOI takes cues from the first three rounds and looks ahead at the fate of the remaining 32 players in the knockouts.
Today’s numerology readings highlight themes of leadership and balance for Number 1, emotional sensitivity for Number 2, and creative clarity for Number 3. Numbers 4 and 6 face challenges with productivity and authority figures, respectively. Numbers 5 and 7 are encouraged to invest in growth and address unresolved issues.
Mohit Suri’s Saiyaara, starring Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda, is a box office success. The film earned Rs 83 crore in its opening weekend. Saiyaara is now the 9th biggest Hindi hit of 2025. Strong word-of-mouth and soulful music are driving its success. Saiyaara may surpass other big films soon.
Hardik Pandya made history by taking a wicket on his first ball against Pakistan in the Asia Cup, becoming only the second Indian to achieve this in T20Is. He dismissed Saim Ayub, setting an early tone for India. Axar Patel and Jasprit Bumrah further capitalized, claiming wickets in their opening overs and tightening India’s grip…
As new drugs promise double-digit kilo losses in months, TOI+ talks to four men who swear Mounjaro and Wegovy have changed their lives. But doctors warn of relapses, side effects, shortages, and an unsustainable price tag that could keep millions locked out
Golf caddies are more than just bag carriers. They are strategists and confidants to players. Their pay includes a base salary and a percentage of winnings. Top caddies can earn significant amounts. Many caddies are driven by the thrill of the game and the bond with their players, not just the money.
A major fake insurance racket targeting school and college vehicles was exposed in Udupi, leading to the arrest of two former insurance firm employees. The scam, involving 46 fake policies, surfaced after a school bus collision revealed a fraudulent document. The accused used PDF editor apps to create fake policies, defrauding institutions across several regions.
‘Who is mute & maun now?’: Opposition hits out at PM Modi as rupee breaches Rs 90 mark against dollar; recalls his 2013 jibe at Manmohan Singh
Pritam reflects on his early collaborations with Anurag Basu, recalling their initial connection in 1998 through television shows. Their paths intertwined further after ‘Murder’ and ‘Dhoom’ achieved success, leading to their first film project, ‘Gangster.’ Pritam was particularly drawn to ‘Life in a Metro’ due to its hyperlinked screenplay structure, reminiscent of his diploma film.
