National Award-winning Malayalam actor and director Salim Kumar passed away on the night of June 6 at a private hospital in Kochi after suffering a cardiac arrest. He was 56. The veteran actor had been placed on ventilator support after his health condition worsened earlier in the day. His demise has left Malayalam cinema and…
The controversy surrounding ‘Peddi’ has taken a fresh turn after fan clubs of Janhvi Kapoor shared screenshots of what they claim are private conversations between the actor and fans. The alleged chats, which surfaced on the internet shortly after director Buchi Babu Sana issued an apology over criticism of the film’s portrayal of women, suggest…
‘Peddi’ released in theatres on June 4 and faced a lot of backlash for the way Janhvi Kapoor‘s character Achiyyamma was portrayed. The objectification of an actress in a film lead to criticism over social media. The film sees Janhvi opposite Ram Charan. Much of the criticism has focused on the character’s introductory scene, in…
While a woman of substance like Sushmita Sen is an eternal favourite of many and continues to inspire people through her wisdom and charisma, the actress is in the news lately after Lalit Modi’s comments on her. For those not in the know, Sen and Modi made headlines when he dropped photos with her in…
Modern parenting comes with a long list of goals. From building confidence to helping discover talents, parents these days make sure their child doesn’t fall behind. However, to achieve this, many parents schedule a number of activities on their child’s day. The intention is usually positive. Parents want to give their children opportunities that can…
Former England spinner Graeme Swann backed teenage batter Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to feature in India’s T20I series against Ireland, calling him “the box-office man of the moment” and saying his inclusion in India’s squad is good for world cricket.Sooryavanshi, who was named in India’s squads for the upcoming T20I tours of Ireland and England on Saturday,…
Photo credit: X/@TheHockeyIndia Ashish Purti scored a hat-trick as India beat hosts Japan 4-1 in the final on Friday to win the men’s Under-18 Asia Cup title.Purti found the net in the 2nd, 28th and 34th minutes, while captain Ketan Kushwaha scored in the 30th minute as India took control of the contest. Numada Gaku…
JAIPUR: The wait had lasted over a decade, but for Rajasthan’s cricket fraternity, the dry spell finally ended on a historic Saturday morning in New Chandigarh. Not since Pankaj Singh stepped out in the pristine India whites has a cricketer from the state earned a coveted Test cap. After a 12-year hiatus, the desert state…
After making his debut with Zoya Akhtar in ‘The Archies’, Vedang Raina appeared alongside Alia Bhatt in ‘Jigra’. The young actor is now all set to be seen in Imtiaz Ali‘s next, ‘Main Vaapas Aunga’, co-starring Sharvari, Diljit Dosanjh and Naseeruddin Shah. As we meet Vedang, he’s intellectual, articulate and sensitive. He also is aware…
Actor Taapsee Pannu has long been one of the few voices in Bollywood willing to openly discuss issues many prefer to avoid. From speaking about pay inequality to calling out sexism in the film industry, she has consistently challenged industry norms. Now, the actor has turned the spotlight on another issue she believes continues to…