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Pooja Hegde, fresh off her ‘Coolie’ appearance, is reportedly considering a Tollywood comeback after a long absence. She is in talks for a love story opposite Dulquer Salmaan, directed by debutant Ravi and produced by the ‘Dasara’ team. While not yet finalized, this project could mark her return to Telugu cinema after focusing on Tamil…

Caesar Sengupta, Arta Finance’s CEO, advocates for daily meditation as a crucial tool for startup founders navigating intense pressure and uncertainty. He emphasizes that mental clarity, achieved through stillness, provides a competitive edge. Neuroscience supports this, revealing mindfulness enhances focus and cognitive resilience, essential for founders facing constant demands and potential burnout.

T Raja Singh, a controversial figure in Telangana politics, embodies hardline Hindutva. Revered by supporters as ‘Hindu Hriday Samrat,’ his journey from entrepreneur to three-time BJP MLA from Goshamahal reflects both personal determination and religious mobilization. Despite numerous FIRs and strained relations with the BJP, Singh remains dedicated to his Hindutva ideology.

D Gukesh, the Indian chess talent, surprised everyone by finishing third at the SuperUnited Rapid and Blitz event in Croatia. Despite lower ratings in faster formats, Gukesh won the Rapid section. His coach, Grzegorz Gajewski, highlighted focused training to improve his speed chess skills. Gajewski manages expectations, reminding Gukesh of his age amidst high ambitions.

Anupam Kher is back in the director’s chair after two decades. His new film is ‘Tanvi The Great’. He shares his reason for the long gap. Kher wanted a story he truly believed in. The film is about goodness. It stars Jackie Shroff, Arvind Swami and Boman Irani. The film features music by M.M.

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Prakash Raj has voiced his disappointment with Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan’s recent advocacy for learning Hindi. Kalyan emphasized the importance of Hindi for communication across India, suggesting it shouldn’t be a barrier. Raj criticized Kalyan’s stance, questioning his motives and expressing disapproval of his comments made at a Dakshin Samvad event in…

Paul McCartney has announced a 19-date North American “Got Back” tour for fall 2025, commencing September 29 in Palm Desert, California, and concluding with two shows in Chicago on November 24 and 25. This marks his first full North American tour since 2022, featuring large stadium and arena performances across the US and Canada.

In 2025, Hollywood blockbusters continue to dominate the Indian box office, with *Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning* leading the pack. *Jurassic Park: Rebirth*, starring Scarlett Johansson, had a strong opening, surpassing James Gunn’s *Superman* reboot. While *Superman* had a respectable debut, it couldn’t match the dinosaur film’s broad appeal and nostalgia factor.