When ‘Drishyam’ released in 2013, it changed the course of Malayalam cinema, especially the thriller genre. Directed by Jeethu Joseph and starring Mohanlal as Georgekutty, the thriller became a historic blockbuster and its climax was something never before tried in Mollywood.Now, 13 years after the film’s release, Jeethu Joseph has made a surprising confession. The…
NEW DELHI: Riyan Parag launched a pointed defence of players after Rajasthan Royals’ seven-wicket win over Lucknow Super Giants in Jaipur, urging commentators and experts to stop personal criticism and focus on the game itself.The RR skipper, who missed the match due to a hamstring issue and remained among the impact substitutes, said players often…
Mini India finally launched the new Mini Cooper S GP-inspired edition in the Indian market, priced at Rs 58.9 lakh (ex-showroom). Pre-bookings are already underway. Interested customers can book the car exclusively at their nearest Mini dealership. The new Mini Cooper S GP-inspired edition will be limited to just 30 units, and the deliveries will…
For most people, water is harmless, even comforting. It cools the body on hot days, washes away dirt, and makes up nearly 60 percent of the human body itself. But for a tiny number of people around the world, contact with water can trigger painful, itchy hives within minutes. The condition, known as Aquagenic urticaria,…
Russia’s supplies of its S-400 missile defence system to India are on schedule, Reuters reported citing Interfax.The upcoming delivery will add another squadron to India’s air defence network as New Delhi continues strengthening its aerial shield.The S-400 surface-to-air missile system is considered a key element of India’s “Sudarshan Chakra” air defence architecture and is among…
Saif Ali Khan revealed that his performance in Parineeta (2005) landed him a role in Priyadarshan’s Haiwaan nearly two decades later. The actor also reflected on how Omkara remains a career-defining film, crediting Vishal Bhardwaj for breaking his typecast image and bringing together talent from vastly different cinematic worlds. Nearly two decades after its release,…
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday gifted Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni packets of ‘Melody’ chocolates during his visit to Rome.The act prompted the Italian leader to post a light-hearted video thanking him for the gift. Sharing the video on X, Meloni wrote, “Thank you for the gift.”In the viral video, the Italian…
NEW DELHI: Tamil Nadu minister Adhav Arjuna on Wednesday said that chief minister Vijay wanted his cabinet to “function like one family” as cracks appeared in the alliance over the possible induction of rebel AIADMK MLAs into the government.Speaking to reporters, Arjuna said that Vijay wanted parties that had extended support to the government to…
Anupam Kher won Best Supporting Actor at the UK Asian Film Festival for his film Calorie, based on the 1985 Kanishka Air Tragedy. The veteran actor believes competence is brilliance’s biggest enemy and treats every film as his first. He also lamented how troll culture has killed Bollywood’s celebratory spirit. Anupam Kher recently added a…
Mangaluru: A final-year engineering student drowned in Nethravati river Tuesday evening while spending time with friends near Kallagundi in Kalmanja village of Belthangady taluk. The victim is Shripoorna, 22.Sources said eight students from an engineering college in Ujire were swimming in the river and reportedly taking pictures. Shripoorna, a native of Gokak, is suspected to…
