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Highlights A scene in Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana: Part 1 , featuring Sai Pallavi's Sita addressing Rama as 'Ram', has divided audiences. Some viewers have questioned whether the dialogue reflects the reverence traditionally associated with Sita's relationship with Rama. Others have pointed to passages in Valmiki's Ramayana to argue that addressing Rama by his name is not necessarily inaccurate. Nitesh Tiwari's ambitious adaptation of the Ramayana has sparked debate even before its theatrical relea

Highlights Arjun Das plays Chandru, a rookie police officer investigating the murder of an unidentified boy in Madhumita's crime thriller. The film explores childhood trauma, guilt and complicated family relationships through its central characters. Strong character development keeps the mystery engaging, although predictable twists and some implausible plot developments weaken the screenplay. A murder investigation, a missing child and a rookie police officer desperate to prove himself form the

Highlights Nvidia boss Jensen Huang has become an unlikely star of Bollywood inspired memes. AI generated edits place him alongside Alice Huang in scenes from popular Hindi films. From Raaz to Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam , the internet is giving familiar movie moments a hilarious twist. Jensen Huang may be known for leading one of the world's biggest technology companies, but the internet has found him a rather different profession, a Bollywood hero. The Nvidia chief has become the unlikely face of a

Highlights Mukesh Tiwari's portrayal of Sage Agastya in Ramayana has reminded viewers of his popular character Vasooli Bhai from the Golmaal franchise. Social media users have shared memes linking the actor's new sage avatar to his famous dialogue, Jaldi bol, kal subah Panvel nikalna hai! The actor's unexpected transition from a comic gangster to a respected sage has become a talking point among film fans. Mukesh Tiwari's appearance in Ramayana has given audiences an unexpected reason to revisit

Highlights Suriya's latest film Scene has crossed 16 million in worldwide box-office collections within seven days of its release. The milestone reportedly makes him the first Tamil actor to have three films cross the 16 million mark each in 2026. Jawan director Atlee has praised the Jithu Madhavan film, calling it a 'paisa vasool' commercial entertainer. Suriya has achieved a major box-office milestone with his latest film Scene , which has crossed 16 million in worldwide collections within jus

Highlights Emraan Hashmi and Genelia Deshmukh come together for the first time in the action-romance Gunmaaster G9. The trailer features gunfights, hand-to-hand combat, romance, humour and music. Directed by Aditya Datt, the film is set for a worldwide theatrical release on November 27, 2026. Emraan Hashmi and Genelia Deshmukh are bringing action and romance together in their upcoming film Gunmaaster G9, with the newly released trailer offering a glimpse of their on-screen pairing. Unveiled at a

Highlights Luke Littler thought Netflix's Beat Luke Littler would feature mainly pub players. Fallon Sherrock defeated the teenager to win the 501,000 jackpot. Littler has spoken about his experience and hopes of growing darts through Netflix. Luke Littler has revealed he expected a different experience when he signed up for Netflix's darts competition Beat Luke Littler, admitting he initially thought he would be competing against ordinary pub players. The 19-year-old world champion was surprise

Manish Malhotra's annual Diwali party in Mumbai brought together Bollywood's biggest stars for an evening of festive fashion, glamour and celebrations. Held at the designer's Bandra residence on November 5, the gathering saw celebrity couples arrive together, family appearances attract attention and several guests share glimpses of the evening on social media. From Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Abhishek Bachchan's much-talked-about joint appearance to Ananya Panday's recreation of an iconic Bollywo

Highlights Kamal Haasan's next Tamil film after Thug Life is titled Sandiyar . Anirudh Ravichander will compose the music, with action duo Anbariv handling the stunts. The film marks the first collaboration between Haasan and Chithha director SU Arun Kumar. Kamal Haasan is bringing together Tamil cinema's creative talents for his upcoming film Sandiyar , with composer Anirudh Ravichander and action choreography duo Anbariv joining the project. Directed by SU Arun Kumar, the film marks the first

Highlights: Ramayana: Part One earned approximately 12.3 million worldwide on its opening day. The film collected around 5.16 million net in India on Thursday. Ricky Kej, Shankar and Vivek Oberoi praised the film's visuals and performances. One audience review rated the film 7/10, praising Yash but criticising the pacing of Ram's portions. Salman Khan urged audiences to focus on the story rather than the film's reported 31.8 million budget. The most hyped Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana: Part One has m

Highlights Ranbir Kapoor has revealed that daughter Raha was part of a shot with him and Sai Pallavi on the sets of Ramayana . The actor said he wants Raha to watch the film for the moral values it teaches, adding that he and Alia Bhatt regularly tell her stories from the epic. Alia recently shared behind-the-scenes pictures of Ranbir and Raha on the film's sets, praising her husband for balancing his work and family life. Ranbir Kapoor has revealed that his daughter, Raha, has already been part

Highlights Yash reportedly makes a stronger impression as Ravana in Ramayana Part 1 . Ranbir Kapoor takes on the role of Lord Rama in Nitesh Tiwari's ambitious adaptation. Sai Pallavi, Sunny Deol and Ravi Dubey feature in key supporting roles. Ramayana Part 1 , one of the most ambitious Indian film projects in recent years, brings the celebrated Hindu epic to the big screen with Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama and Yash as Ravana. Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, the film has generated considerable interest

Highlights I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! is reported to return to ITV on Monday 16 November, with 12 campmates led by Wayne Rooney The cast includes a Coronation Street actor, a Victoria's Secret model, a Gavin & Stacey star and Paralympian Ade Adepitan, reported to be the first contestant to use a wheelchair ITV has not confirmed the line-up or the start date, and usually announces its cast in launch week Ant and Dec return as hosts I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! is set to retu

National Grid has agreed to purchase 29.5 hectares of land at Dorman Point, Teesside, for a major new electricity substation. The infrastructure could supply power to a neighbouring datacentre spanning nearly 500,000 square metres. The proposed development has attracted interest from US technology companies as Britain seeks to strengthen its domestic AI computing capacity. National Grid has taken a significant step towards building what is expected to be Britain's largest electricity substation,

Highlights Jennifer Lawrence has confirmed she will reprise Katniss Everdeen in The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping . Josh Hutcherson and Woody Harrelson will also return to the franchise, although the extent of their roles remains unclear. Lawrence described reuniting with her former co-stars as an emotional experience on the Call Her Daddy podcast. Jennifer Lawrence is returning to The Hunger Games franchise as Katniss Everdeen in the upcoming prequel, Sunrise on the Reaping . The actor c

Highlights Jennifer Lawrence, 36, told The Cut: I want to be a sexy mom, in an interview to mark the launch of her haircare brand Mes The magazine reported that she has had a breast augmentation and one day plans to get a face-lift It echoes what she told The New Yorker a year ago, when she said of a facelift: elieve me, I'm gonna Mes launched on Tuesday with three products priced from $34 to $52 (about 26 to 39) What did Jennifer Lawrence say about being a 'sexy mom'? In an interview in The Cu

Highlights Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi and Yash lead the two-part adaptation directed by Nitesh Tiwari. Hans Zimmer and A. R. Rahman have collaborated on the films score. The film aims to introduce a centuries-old Indian epic to audiences across generations and cultures. Ramayana: Rise of a Legend is bringing one of Indias most enduring epics to the big screen in a new two-part film adaptation. Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, the film stars Ranbir Kapoor as Rama, Sai Pallavi as Sita and Yash as Ravana

Highlights Harry Kane has won the 2026 Ballon d'Or, beating Kylian Mbappe and Lamine Yamal at the London Palladium on Monday 26 October He is the first Englishman to win in 25 years, since Michael Owen in 2001, and the fifth in the award's history Kane scored 73 goals in 65 games for Bayern Munich and England, and a year ago he finished 13th in the vote Alexia Putellas won the women's award for a third time, and the Ballon d'Or's own website briefly named three different players as winner hours

Apple says demand for its first foldable iPhone has been nothing short of extraordinary, with delivery dates slipping into January. The Duo starts at $1,999 and can cost up to $3,200 with maximum storage. Strong iPhone 18 Pro sales are giving Apple momentum ahead of the holiday quarter, despite supply pressures. Apple's first foldable iPhone, the Duo, has sold out for delivery until next year after a surge in pre-orders, with the company describing demand for the $1,999 device as nothing short o

Highlights The Trap follows a reclusive bestselling author who believes she has recognised her sisters killer nearly a decade after the murder. Friederike Becht delivers a convincing performance as a woman determined to prove her suspicions. The German thriller builds tension around an intriguing premise, but confusing storytelling weakens its impact. Netflixs German thriller The Trap centres on a woman determined to uncover the truth about her sisters murder. Written and directed by Isabel Klee

Highlights Rajinikanth returns as Muthuvel Pandian, but the trailer shows him living a surprisingly quiet life The sequel introduces new characters played by SJ Suryah, Vidya Balan and Suraj Venjaramoodu A blink-and-miss shot has sparked speculation about a possible Hrithik Roshan appearance The trailer hints that Muthuvel Pandians past is about to catch up with him Here are five details you may have missed in the Jailer 2 trailer Rajinikanth is back as Muthuvel Pandian, but the Jailer 2 trailer

To millions of BBC viewers, Maryam Moshiri is a familiar presence on their television screens, delivering some of the biggest international stories. Away from the cameras, however, the presenter has been navigating a very different kind of story. Moshiri, 49, who presents The World Today, was diagnosed with polycythaemia vera (PV) in November 2024 after a routine blood test revealed her red blood cell count was unusually high. The diagnosis came as a shock, because she felt completely well. I ha

Bill Gates says AI could contribute to events causing a billion deaths. He says a simple kill switch would not be enough to control advanced AI. Gates wants governments and law enforcement involved in AI safety. Bill Gates has warned that artificial intelligence could be powerful enough to contribute to events causing a billion deaths, as he called for governments to impose safeguards on the technology. The Microsoft co-founder said AI could become particularly dangerous when used by people with

Highlights Dakota Johnson stars alongside Colin Farrell in Taylor Swift's new Patient Zero music video, which premiered at the 2026 MTV VMAs on September 27 The full video is currently only on Spotify, Apple Music and Amazon Music, not YouTube Taylor Nation has confirmed the video will land on Swift's YouTube channel on Tuesday, September 29 Johnson also presented Swift with the VMAs' inaugural Artist-Director Honors, the same night the video debuted If you've been searching YouTube for the ful

Rayner says Mahmood's plan unfairly changes the goalposts for foreign care workers. Care workers on health and care visas would wait 15 years, not five, for permanent residence. The rules would apply retrospectively to arrivals since 2021. More than 100 Labour MPs and trade unions oppose the plan ahead of conference. ANGELA RAYNER has criticised home secretary Shabana Mahmood's plan to make it harder for foreign care workers to gain permanent residence in the UK, saying it would unfairly change

Highlights Waiting Hai turns India's familiar Tatkal ticket struggle into a quirky crime drama Divyenndu Sharma and Bhuvan Arora deliver strong performances as a railway cop and a young hacker The series loses momentum because of uneven writing and distracting tonal shifts Waiting Hai takes one of India's most familiar travel frustrations, the struggle to secure a confirmed Tatkal railway ticket, and turns it into a crime drama about technology, ambition and an expanding ticketing racket. Set in

Hayden Panettiere 's death was announced on 17 August, the day after she was found unresponsive in a Greenville, South Carolina apartment. Nobody knew why at the time. Weeks on, according to multiple law enforcement sources cited by TMZ, investigators believe they've narrowed it down to one tablet, taken the morning she died. The account they've pieced together goes like this. Panettiere flew from Los Angeles to South Carolina the day before her death, and is believed to have taken several drugs

Highlights The Gentlemen attracted 3 million UK viewers for its season two premiere That is 500,000 fewer viewers than the first seasons opening The drop comes after controversy surrounding reports that Meghan Markle could join the series The Gentlemen has lost 500,000 UK viewers between its first and second season premieres, with the latest figures arriving after a major controversy surrounding reports of Meghan Markle joining the Netflix series. The second season attracted 3 million viewers in

Highlights Nani confirms The Paradise will have no theatrical trailer The film is more than the action drama its teasers suggest Nani refuses to label The Paradise a pan-India film Nani is giving audiences very little more to see before The Paradise reaches theatres. The actor has confirmed that the film will not get a theatrical trailer ahead of its September 24 release, leaving viewers to experience much of the story without another major preview. The decision comes as the films posters and te

Highlights: Hull City have confirmed winger Sorba Thomas was unhurt after his car flipped near the club's Cottingham training ground on Friday morning. Images circulating on social media showed his Land Rover Defender lying upside down on a narrow residential street, with fire engines and police attending the scene. Thomas will still travel with the squad for Saturday's Premier League match against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. Sorba Thomas had barely settled into life at Hull City before Friday m

Highlights Jacob Tremblay plays a young Ted Kaczynski in Netflix's new thriller. The film explores the controversial Harvard experiments that shaped part of his story. Russell Crowe plays the professor behind the psychological study. The trailer hints at a dark descent from gifted student to notorious criminal. Long before Ted Kaczynski became known as the Unabomber, he was a teenage Harvard student whose future looked very different. Netflix 's upcoming thriller Unabomber explores the disturbin

Agatha Christie wrote a great many mystery novels in her time but probably none as baffling as The Strange Case of the Indian Entrepreneur . Eastern Eye asked Nirmal Sethia: Have you read any of Agatha Christies novels? His reply was typical of the billionaire who ranked 4th in Eastern Eye s Asian Rich List 2026 with a net value of 6.8 billion: Im not educated, Im matric fail. And yet he is sponsoring the British Librarys exhibition, Agatha Christie: A World of Mystery , to mark 50 years since t

Highlights Pranay Reddy Vanga has made fresh claims about Deepika Padukone's exit from Spirit . He alleged that remuneration, scheduling and other disagreements were behind the casting change. The producer also alleged that details discussed privately about the film were leaked. Deepika Padukone 's exit from Sandeep Reddy Vanga's Spirit has taken a fresh turn after producer Pranay Reddy Vanga made new claims about the circumstances surrounding her departure. The actress had originally been linke

Highlights Leonardo DiCaprio was reportedly approached for the role that became Ed Nortons extraordinary film debut. Norton initially thought Primal Fear was a mess, with the role not yet fully developed. His performance as Aaron Stampler earned him a Golden Globe and an Oscar nomination. Before Ed Norton became synonymous with films such as Fight Club and American History X , he walked into Hollywood with a role that could easily have overwhelmed a first-time film actor. Instead, his performanc

PRIME MINISTER Andy Burnham has unveiled a plan to help people sleeping rough move off the streets by Christmas, saying his government will put emergency accommodation and long-term housing support in place across England this winter. No one should have to bed down in a doorway or outside a station. But we've seen it for so long that it feels like Westminster has started to accept it, Burnham said in a statement, referring to the UK parliament. The announcement came a month after Burnham replace

Highlights Unverified GTA 6 gameplay footage and an image claiming to show the full map have appeared online. The material has reportedly been linked to a group calling itself CyberLeek, which has issued demands aimed at Rockstar and other publishers. The group is reportedly protesting the gaming industry's shift towards digital-only releases and has warned that other publishers could be targeted. Grand Theft Auto 6 appears to be facing another major leak, but the latest incident goes beyond foo

AT LEAST 30 children, most of them British, are feared to have been conceived through IVF in northern Cyprus using sperm or egg donors different from those selected by their parents. The parents say they carefully chose anonymous donors based on medical history, appearance, personality, education and hobbies, but later became concerned that the requested donors had not been used, reported BBC. One mother, Rachel, recently learned that the Danish sperm donor she selected for her treatment at Dogu

Highlights Disney has confirmed release dates for several major theatrical titles across 2028 and 2029. Ryan Goslings Ghost Rider will arrive in cinemas on 28 July 2028. The slate also includes X-Men , Tangled , Black Panther 3 , Incredibles 3 and Coco 2 . Disney has given audiences a clearer picture of its upcoming theatrical plans, locking in dates for a string of major releases stretching into 2029. Among the biggest announcements is Ryan Gosling s Ghost Rider , which now has a confirmed cine

Asda sales fell 0.2 per cent in the 12 weeks to August 9. Tesco, Sainsburys and Morrisons all recorded sales growth over the same period. Asdas market share has edged up, but it remains well behind Tesco and Sainsburys. Britains supermarkets have had plenty to cheer about this summer. Shoppers spent more as warm weather boosted demand for ice cream, sun cream and other seasonal products, while the wider grocery market continued to grow. Asda, however, is still going backwards. Sales at the super

Highlights Christopher Schwarzenegger has spoken candidly about his weight-loss journey after appearing in new family holiday photos. The 28-year-old said he has lost 30 pounds and built muscle, but does not consider himself an after yet. Schwarzenegger has described the transformation as a long process involving trial and error rather than a quick change. Christopher Schwarzeneggers recent appearance in family holiday photos has drawn attention to his dramatic physical transformation, but his o

Wetherspoon has introduced the ban across all 792 of its pubs. Customers are being asked to keep phones on silent or use earphones. The move comes amid a wider backlash against people playing audio aloud in public. Ever been sitting in a pub trying to have a conversation, only to hear someone elses phone call booming across the room? Wetherspoon appears to have had enough. The pub chain has introduced a ban on customers playing music, videos or taking calls on speaker across its 792 pubs, saying

LONDON witnessed an extraordinary coming together of Dharma Satta and Raj Satta as more than 25 revered saints and spiritual leaders joined parliamentarians, civic representatives and community leaders for a landmark series of events promoting world peace, harmony, Sanatan values and unity in diversity. The historic engagements, held across the UK from 7 to 15 August, culminated in three major London events Santon Ke Sang Sunderkand aboard a special cruise on the River Thames on August 11; the

Job vacancies have fallen to 707,000, their lowest level in more than five years. Small businesses say rising labour and operating costs are making recruitment harder. Private sector pay growth has slowed to its weakest level in almost six years. Finding a new job in Britain could be getting harder as employers become more cautious about hiring and the number of available vacancies falls to its lowest level in more than five years. The UK recorded 707,000 job vacancies between May and July, acco

Two people were killed and 13 injured after the strike on the plant. Energy and blast furnace facilities were damaged in the attack. The steelworks was previously hit by a Russian missile strike in 2022. Russias missile war has hit one of Ukraines biggest industrial businesses, with ArcelorMittal Kryvyi Rih, the steel plant owned by Indian billionaire Lakshmi Mittal, partially halting production after an overnight strike. Two people were killed and 13 employees and contractors were injured after

Highlights Fresh social media reports claim Anirudh Ravichander and Kavya Maran could marry in Greece later this year Some posts have circulated November 10 as the wedding date, while others mention November 11 Neither Anirudh, Kavya nor their families has officially confirmed a wedding or the reported Greece plans The latest speculation follows earlier comments from Anirudhs uncle Y G Mahendran, who described the proposed marriage as a sure thing Wedding speculation surrounding music composer A

Highlights Kalyani Priyadarshan has joined Ranveer Singh in Pralay , which has begun filming in Mumbai The post-apocalyptic zombie thriller is being directed by Jai Mehta and is planned on a large scale Producer Hansal Mehta says the film is an original story developed around Jai Mehtas vision Kalyani Priyadarshan is moving from the fantasy world of Lokah into a very different kind of cinematic universe. The actor has joined Ranveer Singh in Pralay , an ambitious post-apocalyptic zombie thriller

Virgin Trains has secured regulatory approval for up to 20 daily return services through the Channel Tunnel. The proposed routes would connect London with Paris, Brussels and Amsterdam from October 2030. The company plans to invest 700m and create about 400 UK jobs. Virgin Trains has taken a significant step towards challenging Eurostars long-standing grip on cross-Channel passenger rail, securing track access approval for new services between London, Paris, Brussels and Amsterdam from 2030. The

Highlights Maharashtras Food and Drug Administration has issued show-cause notices to Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn and Tiger Shroff over Vimal Elaichi advertisements The regulator says the campaigns may indirectly promote a pan masala product associated with the Vimal brand The actors have been asked to remove the advertisements from social media and explain their endorsements within 15 days Indias pan masala market was estimated at around 3.7 billion last year, based on the reported $5 billion va

UK consumer confidence fell to 42.9 in August from 43.4 in July. Job security dropped to its lowest level since April 2023. Household finances improved slightly, while the technology sector continued to report stronger confidence. UK consumer confidence weakened in August as concerns over job security reached their lowest point in more than three years. The S&P Global UK consumer sentiment index fell to 42.9 from 43.4 in July. A reading below 50 indicates that households remain broadly negative

Highlights Anurag Kashyap has spoken candidly about his relationship with Shubhra Shetty and their 20-year age difference The filmmaker admitted there was a point when he tried to distance himself from her because he became increasingly conscious of their age gap Kashyap said he is happy in the relationship and does not want to lose what they have built together Anurag Kashyap has opened up about the insecurities he once experienced in his relationship with Shubhra Shetty, admitting that their 2