Beyond the familiar dosas and idlis, South India boasts a diverse bread culture shaped by Portuguese influence, local ingredients, and culinary traditions. From Goa’s crusty Poi to Kerala’s lacy Appam and Karnataka’s rustic Akki Roti, these breads offer a unique taste of the region’s heritage.
Huma Qureshi returns as Rani Bharti in Maharani Season 4, premiering November 7, 2025, on SonyLIV. Filmed partly in London with a Kohinoor Diamond subplot, the new season sees Rani Bharti navigate national politics and face new challenges. Shweta Basu Prasad joins the returning cast, promising more political drama.
Three men have been sentenced for the 2022 murder of gangster Vishal Walia. Iqbal Kang received 17 years for conspiracy, Deandre Baptiste life without parole for 17 years for second-degree murder, and Balraj Basra life without parole for 25 years for first-degree murder and arson. Justice Milman described the killing as an execution.
The NBA is currently investigating the Los Angeles Clippers and owner Steve Ballmer over a $28 million endorsement deal involving Kawhi Leonard and the now-bankrupt Aspiration. Despite the serious allegations of salary cap circumvention, some NBA owners believe the Clippers will avoid significant penalties.
Anurag Kashyap criticizes rising filmmaking costs, citing excessive actor entourages and management layers. He shared how celebrity vanity setups escalate expenses. Kashyap recounted a frustrating incident where bureaucracy replaced direct collaboration, leading him to leave a project, emphasizing the industry’s growing focus on unnecessary expenditures and formalities.
Filmmaker Imtiaz Ali has taken an intriguing turn in his narrative vision for the beloved film ‘Tamasha.’ Reflecting on its ending, he now proposes that Ved and Tara’s journey shouldn’t conclude with their union. Instead, he imagines Tara as a powerful muse, fueling Ved’s creative spark while remaining an ethereal presence in his life.
Singer-composer B Praak, known for his emotive music, emphasizes the importance of authenticity in connecting with audiences. He shares how personal grief, including the loss of his newborn son, has deepened his compassion and influenced his creative vulnerability. Praak also highlights his commitment to speaking out on issues, recently withdrawing from a show due to…
Mark Butcher questions Jacob Bethell’s captaincy for the Ireland T20Is. Butcher highlights Bethell’s limited summer cricket. He points out the absence of key players like Harry Brook. Butcher suggests it disrespects Ireland’s cricket. The series features players like Jordan Cox and Liam Livingstone. Butcher questions the necessity of Bethell’s role given upcoming Ashes.
The artistic director of menswear at Hermès, Véronique Nichanian, steps down after a 40-year reign, taking a whole era of Parisian fashion with her.
