Marvel Studios’ Deadpool & Wolverine received immense love worldwide. The 2024 American superhero film based on Marvel Comics, featuring the characters Deadpool and Wolverine, is vying for Oscar recognition. The movie was a blockbuster hit, becoming the highest-grossing R-rated movie of all time. It grossed over 1 billion USD globally and even helped Marvel Studios … Disney set to begin Oscar campaign for Deadpool & Wolverine
Actor Reese Witherspoon, who brought the beloved character Elle Woods to life in the 2001 classic Legally Blonde, has announced an exciting development for fans of the franchise: an open casting call for a prequel series focussing on Elle’s teenage years. In a video posted to Instagram, Reese expressed her enthusiasm, stating, “I can’t wait … Reese Witherspoon confirms production of Legally Blonde prequel
Is love in the air for Chef and Claire Bear again – but this time for real? Jeremy Allen White and his The Bear costar Molly Gordon, who played love interests in the award-winning FX series, packed in major PDA. Paparazzi shots also snapped them possibly house-hunting in Los Angeles last Friday, September 20. As … Jeremy Allen White, Molly Gordon dating IRL?
Manoj Bajpayee, known for his stellar performances in films and shows like The Family Man and Gangs of Wasseypur, has made a name for himself as one of India’s most talented actors. However, despite his versatility, the actor admits that he has often been stereotyped into playing middle-class or lower-middle-class roles. This typecasting, according to … Manoj Bajpayee: Directors couldn’t think of me as a rich, high-society guy
Kiran Rao’s piquant Laapataa Ladies has been selected as India’s official submission to Oscars 2025. The announcement was made by the jury of the Film Federation of India (FFI), the apex body that annually selects the Indian official entry for the Academy Award for Best International Feature Film, on Monday, September 23. Released in theatres … Kiran Rao’s ‘Laapataa Ladies’ is India’s official submission to Oscars 2025
Bollywood star Alia Bhatt looked drop-dead-gorgeous as she made her Paris Fashion Week debut in a creation by ace couturier Gaurav Gupta. The actress sauntered on the ramp along with American star Andie MacDowell during the show Walk Your Worth at Palais Garnier. She wore a metal-cast silver breastplate paired with black velvet flared pants … Alia Bhatt dazzles at Paris Fashion Week debut; Aishwarya shines too
Bengaluru (TIP)- The Karnataka Lokayukta on Friday filed a first information report (FIR) against chief minister Siddaramaiah, his wife BM Parvathi and brother-in-law Mallikarjuna Swamy in connection with a land allotment case, compounding the problems for the embattled Congress leader who swept to power last year on an anti-corruption campaign. The case involves allegations of … Lokayukta names Karnataka CM Sidda as ‘Accused No. 1’ in FIR
A Karnataka Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader has lodged a complaint with the state Lokayukta against Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, his son and state minister Priyank Kharge and many of their family members, accusing them of illegally acquiring public land in the state. The complaint, lodged by NR Ramesh, alleged irregularities in land allocated to … Kharge, kin accused of ‘illegal’ land allocation
Kolkata (TIP)- A CBI court, denying bail to former RG Kar Medical College and Hospital principal Sandip Ghosh, has observed that the nature and gravity of the accusation against him is grave and it can attract capital punishment if proved. The CBI had arrested Ghosh and former officer in-charge of the Tala police station, Abhijit … CBI Court: RG Kar ex-principal may get death penalty if found guilty
New Delhi (TIP)- As India and China discuss a potential resolution of their dispute along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) that has been ongoing for four years, Chinese negotiators have suggested to New Delhi that their troops be allowed to patrol in two sensitive areas along Arunachal Pradesh. The two spots — one in … Chinese seek ‘unreasonable’ patrolling rights at two LAC spots along Arunachal Pradesh
A huge cache of arms and ammunition have been seized by security forces from three districts in ethnic conflict-hit Manipur, a police statement said on September 28. A joint team of Manipur Police and Assam Rifles seized two .303 rifles, one 9mm pistol with magazine, cartridges, four hand grenades, two detonators, and one each of … Huge cache of arms and ammo seized in Manipur
United Nations (TIP)- In a strong retort, India has slammed Pakistan in the UN General Assembly, saying its “fingerprints” are on terrorist incidents across the world and the country should realise that cross-border terrorism against India will “inevitably invite consequences”. India exercised its Right of Reply in the UN General Assembly on Friday in response … Hypocrisy at its worst: India rips apart Pak PM over Kashmir statement at UN
A comment from Trump the previous week, suggesting that PM Modi was coming to meet him, had sparked speculation as to whether the Republican candidate would appear in New York City or at the diaspora event at the Nassau Coliseum in Long Island. However, according to the report, PM Modi’s tight schedule left limited time … Why did Modi return without meeting Trump, Kamala Harris?
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday shared highlights of his visit to the United States, saying it has been “fruitful”, covered diverse programmes and focused on a series of subjects aimed at making the planet better. The Prime Minister shared a brief video of his engagements, from the Quad Summit to series of bilateral meetings … PM Modi says US visit fruitful, focused on global initiatives
India, Australia, Canada, Denmark, Germany, Italy, Nepal, Sweden and the UK were among 43 countries that abstained as the resolution was adopted with 124 votes The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) has overwhelmingly adopted a resolution calling on Israel to end its illegal occupation of the Palestinian territories within a year, a move that Palestine … UN General Assembly passes resolution demanding end to Palestine occupation
Elections to the 90-member Haryana Assembly will take place on October 5 and results will be out on October 8 A multi-cornered contest is expected in the elections for Haryana’s 90 member Assembly, with Aam Aadmi Party, Indian National Congress, Bharatiya Janata Party, Jannayak Janata Party and Indian National Lok Dal all fielding candidates in … Battle lines drawn in Haryana
Nearly 40 per cent of migrant Kashmiri Pandits in Jammu cast their ballots in the second phase of polling for the Assembly polls in Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday, September 25, officials said. The polling was held at 24 stations set up in Jammu, Delhi and Udhampur. “Nearly 40 per cent polling was registered at … Nearly 40% migrant Kashmiri Pandits turn out to vote
The Jammu districts of Poonch, Rajouri and Reasi — which have witnessed an increase in terror incidents since 2021 — saw brisk voting on Wednesday, September 25, in the second phase of the polls. Reasi district recorded 71.81 per cent polling, followed by Poonch (71.59 per cent) and Rajouri district (67.77 per cent). Poonch district’s … Jammu districts hit by terror attacks see around 70% voting
Srinagar/Jammu (TIP)- With more than 56 percent voters on Wednesday, September 25, exercising their franchise in the second phase of polling for 26 seats in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections, a group of diplomats from 16 countries witnessed the electoral process. The diplomats, invited by the Ministry of External Affairs, expressed satisfaction over the … Healthy, democratic: Foreign envoys on J&K poll as Ph-2 sees 56% turnout
‘Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan’ – a phrase that resonates with every Indian, was coined by a man whose legacy continues to inspire us all — Lal Bahadur Shastri, a name synonymous with humility and dedication. Every year, on the 2nd of October, we come together to celebrate his birth anniversary, known as Lal Bahadur Shastri … Lal Bahadur Shastri Jayanti
Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, popularly known as Mahatma Gandhiji for his selfless struggle for independence of India from British rule. He is well-known for his battle against British atrocities without a war cry but a peaceful procession, leading the whole nation into the battlefield with no ammunition but a spirit of perseverance. He spearheads various campaigns … Remembering Mahatma Gandhi on his 155th birth anniversary
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): Congressman Tom Suozzi’s (D – Nassau, Queens) bipartisan legislation passed unanimously in the Budget Committee. The “Increasing Baseline Updates Act” – Co-led by Republican Blake Moore (R-UT) – would require the Congressional Budget Office and The President to provide more annual updates to budget productions and technical data to Congress. The bill, … SUOZZI’S BIPARTISAN BILL PASSES UNANIMOUSLY IN BUDGET COMMITTEE
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): US Vice President Kamala Harris has taken the lead over her Republican presidential rival Donald Trump in several key battleground states like Arizona, Michigan and Pennsylvania, according to various polls released here. Harris, the Democratic presidential candidate, enjoys a slight lead over former president Trump in Michigan, as per the latest poll … Harris leads Trump in several battleground states, various polls say
The ceasefire call applies only to the Israel-Lebanon border UNITED NATIONS (TIP): The US, France and other allies have jointly called for an “immediate” 21-day ceasefire to allow for negotiations in the escalating conflict between Israel and Hezbollah that has killed more than 600 people in Lebanon in recent days. The joint statement, negotiated on … US, allies call for ‘immediate’ 21-day ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah
UNITED NATIONS (TIP): The Foreign Ministers of India, Brazil, and South Africa (IBSA) convened on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, issuing a joint statement that strongly condemns terrorism. They urged the international community to take concerted action against UN-listed terrorist organizations, including those based in Pakistan, such as Lashkar-e-Tayyiba … India, Brazil and South Africa unite against terrorism at UNGA
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris has vowed to impose tougher security measures at the border and fix America’s broken immigration system, as she sought to counter frequent political attacks on the issue from her Republican rival Donald Trump ahead of the November election. Vice President Harris’ comments came during her visit to … Harris vows to fix US’ broken immigration system
NEW YORK (TIP): India will open two new consulates in Boston and Los Angeles, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday, September 22, meeting the long-pending demand of the fast-growing Indian American community in these two large American cities. While Boston is considered as the education and pharma capital of the US, Los Angeles, home … India to open new consulates in Boston and Los Angeles: PM Modi
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): Prime Minister Narendra Modi has met several members of the Sikh community here in the US, who thanked him for the work done by his government for the Sikh community. “We were so happy, and what a positive feeling we had after the meeting. We greeted the prime minister as soon as … Modi meets delegation of the Sikhs in New York
A Fascinating Spiritual Journey for Young Readers NEW YORK (TIP): Neha Lohia, an accomplished filmmaker, storyteller, commercial artist and conscious entrepreneur, is set to debut her children’s picture book, Sam and His Two Birds, on September 26th, 2024, through Pegasus Publishers under their children’s book label Nightingale Books. This beautifully illustrated picture- story book by … Pegasus Publishers to Release “Sam and His Two Birds” by Neha Lohia
NEW DELHI (TIP): The Centre is likely to hold talks with Kuki and Meitei communities as a step to resolve the 16-month ethnic strife in Manipur, a TNS report says. This comes amid the now unsubstantiated claims by the Manipur Government that 900 Kuki militants may launch an attack in the state on September 28. … India government plans talks with warring Kuki, Meitei community leaders in Manipur