After years in limbo, ‘Lights Out 2’ is finally moving forward. Horror fans have reason to get excited: the studio has just hired Connor Osborne McIntyre, the writer behind ‘Animals’, to take a crack at the long-awaited sequel. That’s the clearest sign yet that the franchise isn’t done creeping us out. ‘Lights Out 2’: What’s…
What began as demands for a wage hike by factory workers escalated into violent clashes in Noida on Monday, exposing deep-rooted anger over pay disparities, working conditions and long-pending labour demands. As the workers’ strike continues to unfold, key questions are being raised about how the agitation spiralled into violence, the extent of its impact…
A mob beat a self-proclaimed spiritual leader to death in Bangladesh’s Kushtia district on Saturday.According to news agency AFP, Shamim Reza, who was believed to be in his 60s, succumbed to his injuries after hundreds of people stormed his residence and thrashed him with sticks.According to the report, the mob was angered after an old…
TVK chief Vijay booked ahead of Tamil Nadu polls CHENNAI: Police registered three separate cases against Tamizhaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) president Vijay and party functionaries at West Mambalam, Nungambakkam and Vepery police stations for conducting roadshows in violation of election permission norms during campaigning in the city.The cases were filed based on complaints from election…
The administration of Donald Trump has proposed cutting federal funding for tribal colleges and universities for the second consecutive year, according to a budget plan released last week.The fiscal year 2027 proposal includes a $1.5 trillion increase in defence spending while reducing funding for programmes linked to trust and treaty responsibilities to tribal nations. It…
NEW DELHI: Ladakh-based activist Sonam Wangchuk on Monday said the region is “hanging between trust and mistrust” due to delays in the next round of talks with the Centre, warning that the prolonged gap risks deepening divisions in the sensitive border region.In a post on X, Wangchuk noted that more than two months have passed…
Nuria Sajjad, and Selena Lau LONDON: The police watchdog is investigating 11 Met Police officers over their handling of a car crash that killed an Indian-origin and a Chinese-origin schoolgirl and whether race influenced police conduct.British Indian Nuria Sajjad, and Selena Lau, both eight, died after Claire Freemantle crashed a Land Rover into an end-of-term…
When Vikrant Massey announced in December 2024 that he was “returning home” and stepping away from work, the news caught many off guard. His statement quickly led to widespread speculation, with discussions ranging from the challenges faced by outsiders in the film industry to the ongoing nepotism debate. However, the actor later revealed that the…
From IT to the silver screen, Vikramm Bhambri’s foray into cinema with ‘Dhurandhar’ unfolds a tale of self-discovery that began with a moment of doubt, only to be uplifted by an unexpected compliment from a delivery guy. He fondly reminisces about the camaraderie shared with co-stars Ranveer Singh and Akshaye Khanna, noting their genuine kindness…
Former Tamil Nadu BJP president K Annamalai on Saturday said people have been raising key concerns such as the need to curb drug abuse, improve the quality of government schools and enhance road infrastructure during his campaign across the state, while alleging that the ruling DMK has failed to address these issues.Referring to what he…