Actor Vijay has made his first political bet, with a bold but risky strategy.By taking the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) into the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly election without allies, he is stepping into a political arena where alliances have historically determined winners. In a state long dominated by the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) and the…
Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni’s legal fight that started with their movie ‘It Ends With Us’ just got even messier, and now Britney Spears is caught in the middle. The feud between Lively and Baldoni has already grabbed a lot of public attention and made different camps inside Hollywood, as well as in their fanbases,…
Actor Sivakarthikeyan has strongly condemned the leak of Thalapathy Vijay’s ‘Jana Nayagan’, urging for strict action against those responsible. He appealed to the public to respect cinema and avoid piracy, emphasizing the hard work of hundreds involved in filmmaking. This incident highlights the ongoing challenges of security and piracy faced by the film industry. The…
Russia’s oil and fuel export revenues rebounded in March, recovering from February’s lows as global prices surged amid the Iran war, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA).Russia’s revenues from crude oil and refined products rose in March after falling to their lowest level since the start of the Ukraine conflict in 2022 in February,…
SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir has lost nearly 3,000ha of lakes since 1967. The decline contributed to the devastating 2014 Kashmir floods, states a Comptroller and Auditor General of India report.In 1967, Jammu had 367 lakes and Kashmir 330. But by 2020, as many as 259 lakes had disappeared in Jammu, accounting for a loss of…
Asia-Pacific economies entered 2026 on a fragile footing. (AI image) Asia-Pacific economies have entered 2026 on a fragile footing, and the US-Israel-Iran war has exacerbated the risks to GDP growth for economies like China, India, and other major countries in the region, says Moody’s Analytics in its latest report.The global economy has been undergoing a…
Raakaasa, a fantasy-comedy thriller, garnered a decent opening weekend, collecting Rs 2.47 Cr on Sunday, a slight dip from Saturday. The film has crossed Rs 7.92 Cr net in India and Rs 11.63 Cr worldwide gross. Despite a mixed critical reception, it offers a light entertainer with comedy and mild thrills, holding reasonably well for…
Pop superstar Justin Bieber made a triumphant return to the Coachella stage, with wife Hailey Bieber sharing intimate behind-the-scenes glimpses of the momentous weekend. She celebrated his performance, highlighting the immense effort involved and expressing immense pride. The festival also saw Hailey showcasing her style and promoting her beauty brand, while Justin’s set included heartfelt…
The ‘Ramayana’ teaser, featuring Ranbir Kapoor, has sparked debate. Actor Vindu Dara Singh, son of the iconic Hanuman, praised its visuals but cautioned against deviating from Ramanand Sagar’s beloved version. He stressed that audience acceptance hinges on faithfulness to the original narrative, warning that excessive creative liberties could lead to rejection. The film boasts impressive…
Congess leader Rahul Gandhi NEW DELHI: Lok Sabha leader of opposition Rahul Gandhi on Friday led the opposition charge and uproar over the tabling of the Women’s Reservation Bill. During his speech in the lower house, he repeatedly referred to the “number 16” in a cryptic manner, without clearly explaining its meaning.Amid frequent interruptions from…