The highly anticipated ‘Kantara: Chapter 1’ trailer has been released, generating immense excitement and praise, including from Prabhas, who lauded its power and grandeur. The film boasts a massive war sequence involving over 500 fighters and thousands of extras, filmed over nearly two months.
Vyapam whistleblower Ashish Chaturvedi’s dispute with Gwalior police escalates, involving allegations of police collusion with a private hospital to fabricate medical records. The Madhya Pradesh High Court is now involved, seeking responses from state officials regarding procedural violations and abuse of power.
The ‘Kantara Chapter 1’ trailer release ignited excitement, but a fake poster imposing dietary restrictions sparked controversy. Rishabh Shetty clarified that the poster was unrelated to the film, emphasizing personal food preferences. Shetty also shared his emotional five-year journey creating ‘Kantara,’ highlighting the dedication and sacrifices made during production, including near-death experiences.
Japanese technopop girl group Perfume, active for over 25 years, has announced an official hiatus. The group, consisting of Nocchi, Kashiyuka, and A-chan, made the announcement on their fan page, stating the break is to allow members to pursue individual growth, referring to it as putting their legacy in ‘cold sleep’.
The Wrestlepalooza fallout edition of RAW saw Cody Rhodes and Seth Rollins engage in a heated exchange ahead of their Crown Jewel clash. Elsewhere, Penta secured a win for his team in a No Disqualification match, while Bayley defeated Roxanne Perez.
Kolkata faced immense disruption as torrential overnight rainfall led to widespread flooding, paralyzing the city. Public transport, including trains and Metro services, was suspended, and streets became submerged, stranding vehicles. Tragically, at least three people died due to electrocution in the rain-affected areas. The IMD has warned of continued heavy rainfall in several South Bengal…
In a concerning move, the Taliban government has removed 140 books by female authors from Afghan university curricula, deeming them “anti-Sharia.” Courses on human rights and women’s studies are also banned, impacting subjects like Gender and Development. This follows restrictions on women’s education and internet access, furthering concerns about eroding women’s rights.
Vichitra, known for her Bigg Boss Tamil 7 appearance, has stunned fans with a recent photoshoot. She transformed into nine goddess-inspired avatars in a single day, celebrating the Divine Feminine during Navaratri. This showcases her versatility and pays homage to womanhood and divinity, reaffirming her ability to experiment and inspire after a career spanning three…
Rishabh Shetty returns with the Kantara prequel, aiming to replicate the original’s unexpected success. Despite a decent start in advance bookings, the numbers are growing slowly, raising concerns about the opening. The trailer’s lukewarm reception adds to the uncertainty, with hopes now pinned on positive word-of-mouth. The film will face competition from Karan Johar’s Sunny…
Kolkata and its suburbs are grappling with severe waterlogging and traffic disruptions due to relentless overnight rain. The IMD has issued warnings for heavy rainfall and thunderstorms across southern West Bengal until September 26, driven by a low-pressure area. Train and metro services have been suspended, and airlines have issued advisories as authorities monitor the…
