Prime Minister Narendra Modi, currently on an official visit to the Maldives, received a 21-gun salute during the 60th Independence Day celebrations in the Maldives. He is present at the celebrations as a guest of honour, invited by President Mohamed Muizzu. This visit marks Narendra Modi’s third trip to the Maldives as Prime Minister and is notable as the first...
Kamal Haasan has taken the oath as a member of the Rajya Sabha in Tamil
Veteran actor-turned-politician and Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM) leader Kamal Haasan was officially sworn in as a Member of Parliament in the Rajya Sabha on Friday, marking a significant milestone in his political career. Haasan, who arrived at the Parliament complex earlier that day, took his oath in Tamil, reflecting his deep cultural and linguistic heritage. This marks Haasan’s first official...
Varun Dhawan and Arjun Kapoor, with other celebrities, express their sorrow over Hulk Hogan’s death
World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) star Hulk Hogan, aged 71, passed away on Thursday in Florida, leaving the sports and entertainment community in mourning. Indian celebrities, such as actors Varun Dhawan and Arjun Kapoor, expressed their sorrow over the loss of the wrestling legend. Varun shared a tribute from WWE on his Instagram story, which stated, “WWE is saddened to learn...
Operation Sindoor is currently in progress, with forces fully prepared: CDS Anil Chauhan
Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan stated on Friday that Operation Sindoor, India’s military initiative against terrorist organizations in Pakistan and PoK, is currently in progress, with forces ready to respond to any provocations from the opposing side at all times. “As I mentioned previously, there are no second places in warfare, and referencing Operation Sindoor, which is still...
Air India flight for Mumbai returns to Jaipur shortly after takeoff due to technical issue
Jaipur: An Air India flight traveling from Jaipur to Mumbai had to return to the airport just 18 minutes after takeoff due to a reported technical issue. According to the information available, flight AI-612 departed from Jaipur airport at 1:35 PM and returned at 1:58 PM. In recent months, Air India flights have encountered various technical problems and glitches. Earlier...
Government bans 25 OTT platforms for airing obscene, vulgur content
The Centre has prohibited at least 25 Over-the-Top (OTT) platforms for disseminating obscene and vulgar content. The digital services that have been banned—both websites and applications—include Big Shots, Desiflix, NeonX VIP, Gulab App, Kangan App, Hulchul App, MoodX, Ullu, and ALTT. This decision was made by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) in collaboration with the Ministry of Home...
Thalaivan Thalaivii review: Loud and regressive film takes an anti-divorce position
Nearly thirty minutes into director Pandiraaj’s ‘Thalaivan Thalaivii’, Nithya Menen’s character Perarasi receives a call from her husband Aagasaveeran (Vijay Sethupathi). Her phone identifies him as ‘Kirukku Payya’, which can be interpreted as ‘mad or crazy man’. This moniker suits Aagasaveeran perfectly, as well as every individual in the universe of director Pandiraaj’s ‘Thalaivan Thalaivii’. Set against the backdrop of...
‘Saiyaara’ generated a net revenue of Rs 172.75 crore in its opening week
The film ‘Saiyaara’, featuring Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda, concluded its first week on a strong note. It achieved an impressive Rs 172.75 crore nett over the course of seven days, consistently earning double digits each day. Opening with Rs 21.5 crore, the film maintained excellent momentum in theaters throughout the week. Remarkably, its Wednesday earnings matched those of its...
Mandala Murders Review: A bold thriller that attempts to explore profound themes, but loses its way
When exploring narratives steeped in India’s intricate history and mythological traditions, there is always a certain allure. Combine this with a thriller format, which is currently a strong favorite among viewers, and the potential seems limitless. ‘Mandala Murders’, Netflix’s newest Hindi original series, seeks to harness this opportunity. Developed by ‘Mardaani 2’ director Gopi Puthran, the show presents a sprawling,...
From one chaiwala to another: The viral encounter of Indian tea seller with the PM in UK
The UK is famously passionate about its tea. Therefore, when Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is widely recognized for his modest beginnings as a tea seller, visited the UK, it was inevitable that there would be some “chai pe charcha”. This event took place when PM Modi and his British counterpart, Keir Starmer, celebrated the signing of a significant free...