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Will BJP field Smriti Irani against AAP’s Saurabh Bharadwaj in Delhi Assembly polls? – Firstpost
The Delhi Assembly elections will witness a high-stakes battle among the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Congress. The three parties are putting their all in for an election that is likely to shape national politics. The BJP, which has […]
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Forex schemes: BoB, BoI target over $6bn mop-up
Bank of Baroda and Bank of India are aiming to raise over $6 billion in foreign capital MUMBAI: Bank of Baroda and Bank of India, the two largest public sector banks in terms of overseas branches, are aiming to raise over $6 billion in foreign […]
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‘Lanterns’ trailer: Hal Jordan and John Stewart team up for a Manhunter murder mystery
TV is about to get a whole lot greener, thanks to Lanterns. HBO released the official trailer for the Green Lantern-focused series at San Diego Comic-Con, giving viewers a deep dive into the dynamic between Green Lanterns Hal Jordan (Kyle Chandler) and John Stewart (Aaron […]
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Viswanathan Anand becomes FIDE interim president
Five-time world chess champion Viswanathan Anand has assumed the role of interim president of the International Chess Federation (FIDE) after incumbent president Arkady Dvorkovich temporarily stepped aside following his inclusion in the European Union’s latest sanctions list related to the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict. The development […]
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ODI defeat to England may trigger India’s white-ball shake-up
India’s 2-1 ODI series defeat to England has intensified scrutiny over the national team’s white-ball plans. With an eye on the next ICC cycle, the selectors could be forced to make some difficult decisions as several players failed to justify their opportunities. India’s 2-1 […]
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India aim to seal T20I series against Zimbabwe
Having opened their campaign with a convincing victory under new captain Shreyas Iyer, India will look to carry forward their winning momentum and secure an unassailable lead in the three-match T20I series when they take on Zimbabwe in the second game on Saturday. India […]
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Cricket Australia open to hosting Ashes Test in India
Cricket Australia (CA) has indicated that it would be open to the possibility of staging an Ashes Test match in India in the future, following its decision to take the opening match of the Big Bash League (BBL) to Chennai later this year. While there […]
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Romantic drama triggers crackdown on Iranian filmmakers
A person holds a picture of directors Maryam Moghaddam and Behtash Sanaeeha, on the day of the screening of the movie “My Favourite Cake” (“Keyke mahboobe man”) at the 74th Berlinale International Film Festival in Berlin. File | Photo Credit: Reuters A romantic drama about […]
Entertainment ‘Badass Ravikumar’: CBFC cuts sensual, violent scenes from Himesh Reshammiya’s movie
Himesh Reshammiya in ‘Badass Ravi Kumar’. | Photo Credit: Himesh Reshammiya/YouTube Singer-actor Himesh Reshammiya’s film, Badass Ravi Kumar, is set to release on February 07, 2025. The Hindi movie is in the spotlight after the Censor Board of Film Certification (CBFC) reportedly suggested significant changes. […]
Entertainment Pushpalatha, veteran actor and AVM Rajan’s wife, no more
Pushpalatha; with AVM Rajan | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Veteran actor Pushpalatha, known for playing lead and supporting roles in over 100 films in Tamil, Kannada, Telugu and Malayalam languages, passed away at 87 in Chennai on Tuesday (February 04). Pushpalatha was the wife of […]
Entertainment Comic Con is back in Chennai with creators, cosplay, comedy and more
Cosplayers strike a pose at Comic Con in Chennai last year | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement What brings Vecna from Stranger Things, Batman, Goku from Dragonball Z, No-Face from Studio Ghibli’s Spirited Away and several katana or sword-wielding Japanese warriors all under the same roof, […]
Entertainment Divya Goswami brings alive the Sohni-Mahiwal love story through Kathak
Divya Goswami performing at The Music Academy’s dance festival | Photo Credit: K. Pichumani Kathak dancer Divya Goswami’s themed show ‘Aqeedat’ (meaning faith) was a tribute to love through the 18th century Punjabi poet Fazal Shah’s kissas. It was a poetic coming together of beautiful music […]
Entertainment Ed Sheeran in Chennai: A first-time concertgoer’s live music experience
Ed Sheeran and AR Rahman on stage in Chennai | Photo Credit: Mark Surridge I have never been a huge fan of concerts. I get the hype about live music, but to endure huge crowds, getting pushed around, overpriced water and snacks, sweating, standing for […]
Entertainment ‘Aap Kaiso Ho’: Dhyan Sreenivasan’s next gets a release date
A still from ‘Aap Kaiso Ho’ | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement The makers of Dhyan Sreenivasan’s Aap Kaise Ho have announced the film’s new release date. The film is written by the actor and helmed by Vinay Jose, who is also the director of Dhyan’s upcoming […]
Entertainment ‘Hurry Up Tomorrow’ trailer: The Weeknd is a troubled pop star held hostage by Jenna Ortega
Jenna Ortega, Abel ‘The Weeknd’ Tesfaye, and Barry Keoghan in stills from ‘Hurry Up Tomorrow’ | Photo Credit: Lionsgate The trailer of the upcoming English thriller, Hurry Up Tomorrow, starring Abel Tesfaye, Jenna Ortega, and Barry Keoghan, was released by the makers today. Directed by […]
Entertainment Ed Sheeran meets AR Rahman ahead of Chennai show, sings ‘Perfect’ with KM Music Conservatory choir
Ed Sheeran meets AR Rahman ahead of Chennai concert, sings ‘Perfect’ with KM Music Conservatory choir | Video Credit: The Hindu As part of his six-city Indian tour, British pop sensation Ed Sheeran met legendary composer AR Rahman and his son AR Ameen ahead of […]
Entertainment Siddharth’s next with Sri Ganesh, co-starring Sarath Kumar and Devayani, titled ‘3BHK’
First look of ‘3BHK’ | Photo Credit: @ShanthiTalkies/X We had earlier reported that actor Siddharth is teaming up with 8 Thottakkal director Sri Ganesh for a new film, which also stars veteran actors Sarath Kumar and Devayani, and actors Meetha Raghunath, Chaithra Achar and Yogi […]
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