Pavithra Menon questions Janhvi Kapoor’s ‘Param Sundari’ accent and why a Malayali actor wasn’t cast: ‘Hum kam talented hote hain kya…’ |
Janhvi Kapoor’s upcoming film, Param Sundari, faces criticism before its release. Malayalam actor Pavithra Menon questions the stereotypical portrayal of Malayalis and Janhvi’s accent. Menon wonders why native actors from Kerala aren’t cast for such roles. She highlights the outdated depiction of Malayalis in Hindi cinema, sparking debate on representation and cultural accuracy. Janhvi Kapoor’s […]
UPI fraud clampdown: NPCI to end P2P collect requests from October 1; Banks, apps told to block pull transactions permanently
National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has directed banks and payment apps to stop all peer-to-peer (P2P) ‘collect requests’ on UPI from October 1, 2025, in an effort to curb financial fraud.In a circular dated July 29, NPCI said, “It is hereby informed that by October 1, 2025 UPI P2P collect shall not be allowed […]
50 Years of Sholay: Abhishek Bachchan expresses his wish to watch his parents’ iconic film at Minerva Theatre | Hindi Movie News
As ‘Sholay,’ the biggest blockbuster of Indian cinema, celebrates its Golden Jubilee, Abhishek Bachchan shared with IANS that he wishes to watch the iconic film on a 70 mm screen at the iconic Minerva theatre. The film features his father, Amitabh Bachchan, and mother, Jaya Bachchan, in the lead. When asked during an interview, “‘Sholay’ […]
Counterpoint: European foldable market to grow sharply
According to Counterpoint Research (CR), the European foldable smartphone market is growing rapidly, having increased shipments by 37% in 2024 compared to 2023. Even so, foldables still only represent around 2% of the overall European smartphone market. Interestingly, the main sales driver is book-style devices, and not flip-style ones. Book-style foldable sales increased 60% year-on-year […]
Bookings for Mahindra BE 6 Batman Edition Start August 23
The Mahindra BE 6 Batman Edition has finally gone on sale in India at Rs 27.79 lakh (ex-showroom). The carmaker has collaborated with Warner Bros to design this special edition. Bookings windows for the model will open on August 23, and deliveries are slated to start on September 20, 2025. Being a limited-run edition, only […]
Indian Oil’s Q1 profit more than doubles to Rs 5,689 crore
Indian Oil reported doubling of net profit to Rs 5,689 crore in the June quarter from Rs 2,643 crore a year earlier buoyed by robust marketing margins. Revenue from operations grew 1% to Rs 218,608 crore in the three months ended June. “Improvement in net profit is mainly on account of higher refining and marketing […]
Rohit Sharma back on the field, gears up for ODI comeback – WATCH | Cricket News
NEW DELHI: Rohit Sharma is leaving no stone unturned in his bid for an ODI comeback. The veteran opener was first spotted training under former teammate and renowned coach Abhishek Nayar, working hard to regain match fitness after a break from competitive cricket since the IPL 2025 wrapped up in early June. Determined to play […]
Shocking! Virender Sehwag reveals Sachin Tendulkar stopped him from ODI retirement in 2008: ‘Don’t make decisions when you’re emotional’ | Cricket News
File Pic: Virender Sehwag and Sachin Tendulkar NEW DELHI: Former India opener Virender Sehwag has revealed that he came close to retiring from ODI cricket in 2007-08, only to be convinced otherwise by batting legend Sachin Tendulkar.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!Speaking on Padamjeet Sehrawat’s podcast, Sehwag recalled the turbulent phase […]
15-year-old Los Angeles student wrongly detained at gunpoint: How is LAUSD protecting its schools from immigration raids?
A routine school registration turned into a flashpoint over immigration enforcement in Los Angeles recently, when a 15-year-old boy with significant disabilities was allegedly detained at gunpoint outside Arleta High School. According to Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) officials, the incident unfolded as federal agents from the Department of Homeland Security approached the family […]
Isha Malviya breaks silence on being first choice for Saiyaara before losing role to Aneet Padda: ‘Movie tak baat pahuch gayi aur mujhe hi…’ |
Shaky song actress and Bigg Boss fame Isha Malviya has shut down rumours claiming she was the first choice for the blockbuster Saiyaara before being replaced by Aneet Padda. The Mohit Suri directorial, led by debutants Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda, has turned both into overnight sensations after its record-breaking success. Their fresh performances and […]