• Tuesday, June 17, 2025

Akshay Kumar to make Telugu film debut with ‘Kannappa’

Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar has boarded the cast of the Vishnu Manchu-starrer Kannappa, the makers announced on Tuesday. While details about Kumar’s role are unknown, the film marks the actor’s Telugu cinema debut. Manchu, who plays the titular role in Kannappa, shared the news of Kumar’s casting on his official…

Shah Rukh Khan to produce, star in ‘King’ with daughter…

The ‘King’ of Bollywood, Shah Rukh Khan, is making a grand return to the big screen after his upcoming film Dunki in 2025. He is set to star in the Sujoy Ghosh-directed film King, which also marks the big-screen debut of his daughter, Suhana Khan. The film is currently in…

‘I feel very lucky’: Johnny Depp on playing Louis XV…

Actor Johnny Depp shared his experience of being part of Jeanne du Barry and said he felt “strangely, oddly, perversely lucky” to have been offered the role of French King Louis XV at the U.K. premiere of his film, reported Variety. Jeanne du Barry is a historical drama film written,…

‘Kaun Banega Crorepati’ set to return with Season 16

The popular game show Kaun Banega Crorepati is set to return with Season 16. Registrations for the 16th edition of the Kaun Banega Crorepati will start from April 26, the show’s team announced on Tuesday. Sony Television, which airs the long-running quiz show, hosted by megastar Amitabh Bachchan, shared the…

Knife is dedicated to those who saved my life, says…

BRITISH-AMERICAN author Salman Rushdie releases his memoir Knife on Tuesday, recounting the harrowing experience of being stabbed at a public event in 2022 and how he overcame the near-fatal ordeal. Rushdie lost sight in one eye after the attack by a knife-wielding assailant, who jumped on stage at an arts…

Rachel Riley apologises for controversial tweet ‘promoting Islamophobia’

Rachel Riley, the host of Countdown, has apologised after her controversial tweet regarding the Sydney mall stabbings, which led to calls for Channel 4 to dismiss her. Riley was accused of promoting Islamophobia when she incorrectly suggested the attack was a Palestinian uprising. The attack in Sydney, which resulted in six fatalities on…

FIR registered after firing outside Salman Khan’s home

The Mumbai police have registered an FIR after two motorbike-borne unidentified persons opened fire outside Bollywood superstar Salman Khan’s house in the city’s Bandra area early Sunday morning, an official said. The police have also recovered a two-wheeler, a little over a kilometer from the actor’s home, suspected to have…

Met Gala 2024: What to expect from fashion’s biggest night

Anticipation for this year’s Met Gala, often dubbed the Oscars of fashion, has peaked with the unveiling of the star-studded guest list that promises an evening of glamour, style, and high-profile appearances. According to Page Six, among the luminaries set to grace the iconic steps of the Metropolitan Museum of…

Dina Begum’s tribute to Bangladeshi cuisine

A PASSION for highlighting the recipes and food traditions of Bangladesh has led Dina Begum towards becoming an author of two widely acclaimed cookbooks. The British culinary expert has followed up Brick Lane Cookbook with the recently published Made in Bangladesh, which has also received a great response. The new…

Sadiq Khan pledges to end rough sleeping in London

Sadiq Khan has pledged to eliminate rough sleeping in London which is now at the highest level in a decade. Announcing his latest manifesto commitment on Monday ahead of the mayoral election on May 2, Khan said he plans to spend an extra £10 million to tackle the growing humanitarian…