Akshay Kumar’s Bhooth Bangla, directed by Priyadarshan, is drawing sequel buzz and could expand into a franchise, with Ektaa Kapoor reportedly exploring plans. The horror comedy, set in Mangalpur, has hinted at a follow-up through its story. It has earned Rs 64.75 crore nett in India and Rs 106.34 crore worldwide. Akshay Kumar has once…
Black children in England and Wales nearly 8 times more likely to be strip searched than white peers / Image: File A damning report from the Children’s Commissioner for England uncovered stark racial disparities in UK policing, revealing that Black children in England and Wales are nearly eight times more likely to be strip-searched than…
Among brokerages, Jefferies took the most aggressive stance, downgrading HCL Technologies to “Underperform”. (AI image) HCL share price today: Shares of HCL Technologies came under heavy selling pressure, plunging over 10% to Rs 1,289 on the NSE on Wednesday. The sharp fall followed a series of brokerage downgrades and cuts in target prices after the…
LUCKNOW: The Allahabad high court on Tuesday held that a second maternity leave cannot be denied merely because it is sought within two years of the first, observing that statutory rights under the law override provisions of the financial handbook. The order was passed by Justice Karunesh Singh Pawar of the high court’s Lucknow bench…
Ajith Kumar has landed back in Chennai just in time for the Tamil Nadu General Assembly Elections scheduled for tomorrow, April 23, 2026. Fresh off a triumphant racing stint in Europe, the actor’s return has sent social media into a frenzy as fans celebrate both his civic sense and his latest international sporting achievement. Fans…
Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard opened fire on a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, damaging the vessel in a fresh escalation as ceasefire talks failed to take off.The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said the attack occurred around 7:55 am (local time), when a Guard gunboat approached the ship and opened…
At Palani Chettipatti, a panchayat town in Theni district, the early morning quiet is broken by drumbeats and the blare of DMK propaganda songs. Scores of men and women gather on the main road, holding up posters of chief minister M K Stalin and O Panneerselvam, or OPS, his new party associate.For OPS, a three-time…
Gone but not forgotten, that is how the world recalls the late legend, Michael Jackson. His legacy has kept the artist alive, even years after his demise. And now with the biopic ‘Michael,’ which focuses on the early life and rise of Michael Jackson, his fans got another reason and means to celebrate the artist….
Rabada caught smoking (Screengrab/X) Kagiso Rabada has once again found himself at the center of public attention, but this time not for his fiery spells with the ball. The Gujarat Titans speedster is trending across social media after being spotted smoking in a hotel premises alongside team staff, igniting debate among fans and critics alike.The…
High summer temperatures in India, often exceeding 40 degrees Celsius, can affect multiple vehicle components, impacting performance, durability and overall condition. Prolonged exposure to heat can strain the engine, reduce battery life, increase tyre risks and accelerate wear in both mechanical and interior parts. The engine and cooling system are among the most affected. High…
