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Story: This film traces the poignant journey of Tobias and Almut's relationship over a decade, beginning with a life-changing moment when Tobias is injured in an accident caused by Almut's car. Review: 'We Live in Time' is an intensely moving story of a couple deeply in love, brought to life by the exceptional performances of Andrew Garfield and Florence Pugh. Their portrayals draw you into the emotional highs and lows of their journey, making you empathize with their joys and heartbreaks. The film offers a raw and poignant glimpse into the struggles of a relationship when one partner is diagnosed with cancer. Told in a non-linear narrative, the story shifts between past and present, allowing viewers to connect with the characters and their evolving bond. While some moments may feel emotionally manipulative, the authenticity of the performances and the heartfelt storytelling make this film a worthwhile watch. This film beautifully captures the fragility and resilience of love in the face of life's harshest realities. The film chronicles the ten-year relationship between Tobias (Andrew Garfield) and Almut (Florence Pugh), two individuals from contrasting worlds. Tobias works at Weetabix, the cereal manufacturing company, while Almut is a promising chef on the rise. Their paths cross under unexpected circumstances when Tobias, newly served with divorce papers, heads to a department store in search of a pen to sign them but is accidentally hit by Almut's car. Stricken with guilt, Almut invites Tobias and his wife to dine at her restaurant, unaware of his recent divorce. As their connection deepens, Tobias confesses his love and dreams of starting a family, only to face initial rejection from Almut. However, they soon reconcile, building a life together. Their happiness is tested when Almut is diagnosed with ovarian cancer. After a period of remission, she becomes pregnant and gives birth to a daughter, bringing new hope. But their joy is short-lived as Almut's cancer returns, progressing to stage three, threatening their future together. 'We Live in Time' is a poignant exploration of love, resilience, and the cruel twists of fate. The film exudes an old-world charm, unfolding at an unhurried pace that feels intimate and familiar, like peeking into the lives of a couple next door. This deeply personal love story spans a decade, delivering moments that are both heartwarming and heartbreaking. While tensions occasionally flare between the characters, these scenes never feel exaggerated, instead resonating with the authenticity of conflicts within a family. Though the plot may lean on familiar and even clichéd tropes, John Crowley's direction elevates the narrative. He establishes an emotional connection between the characters and the audience early on, making their journey feel raw and relatable. The film's climax, where Andrew's character teaches his daughter how to crack eggs, is a standout moment -- a quietly powerful scene laden with layers of emotion, leaving its interpretation to the viewer. The performances of the lead actors are the heart and soul of the film, overshadowing most other aspects of the production. The chemistry between Andrew Garfield and Florence Pugh is mesmerising, making it nearly impossible to imagine anyone else in their roles. They complement each other perfectly, delivering performances that are both nuanced and deeply compelling. Florence Pugh shines as a woman battling cancer, fully aware of her fate yet determined to leave a legacy for her daughter. Andrew Garfield, on the other hand, captivates with a restrained and subtle performance. His expressive face and measured emotions bring a quiet power to his role, making his character's journey deeply moving. One standout moment is the intense confrontation scene between their characters, where Pugh's revelation about her desire to compete in the Bocuse d'Or cooking competition is both heartbreaking and profound. 'We Live in Time' is a story of love and loss with a philosophical edge, grounded in realism. It's a beautifully crafted film with its heart in the right place, leaving an impression through its emotional depth.
TUMAKURU: President Droupadi Murmu lauded the services of Sri Shivakumara Swamiji on the occasion of the 119th birth anniversary of the seer at the Siddaganga Mutt on Wednesday. Murmu said the seer had followed the 'kayakave kailasa' (work is worship) philosophy of the 12th-century social reformer Basavanna in true spirit and expressed confidence that Karnataka will continue to contribute towards nation-building. The event started with the chant, 'Om Namah Shivaya', three times, with the audience joining in. The President began her address in Kannada, greeting the audience, 'sahodara, sahodar ...Read More >
New Delhi: Staying at the central bank's tolerance band of 2-6 per cent for more than three quarters in a row, India's headline retail inflation in August rose slightly to 2.07 per cent from 1.61 per cent in the preceding month, mainly due to increase in prices of vegetables, meat and fish, a government data said on Friday. As per the data released by the National Statistics Office (NSO), the inflation based on consumer price index or CPI was 3.65 per cent in August 2024. "An increase in headline inflation and food inflation during the month of August, 2025 is mainly attributed to increase in ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 16 (PTI) Veteran actor and politician Nafisa Ali Sodhi on Tuesday shared a new update in her cancer battle, saying that she is resuming chemotherapy after undergoing a PET scan. Sodhi has been battling stage-three peritoneal and ovarian cancer since 2018. After the scan, doctors have ruled out surgery as an option. Sodhi shared a quote in her Instagram post which read, "'Who will we turn to when you're gone?' I told them, 'Turn to each other. That is my greatest gift- siblings who share the same love and memories. Protect one another, and remember: your bond is stronger than a ...Read More >
KAMA AYURVEDA has launched Sandanya, an anti-blemish skincare collection based on Ayurveda and modern science. It offers blemish-prone skin a balanced care routine with 21 botanicals and modern actives such as botanical salicylic acid. Mahieka Sharma is the brand face, promoting mindful beauty philosophy. KAMA AYURVEDA has unveiled Sandanya, its premiere anti-blemish skincare collection, designed specifically for blemish-prone and imbalanced skin. Rooted in ancient Ayurvedic wisdom and supported ...Read More >
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New Delhi: The highly anticipated film "Sitaare Zameen Par" generated buzz today at an event, where actress Genelia Deshmukh, co-star Aamir Khan, and the film's director talk to the media. The event offered insights into the film's emotional depth and the compelling performances of actors Genelia and Aamir. Genelia Deshmukh's role in the film is very pivotal and impactful. The spotlight was on Genelia as she spoke about her experience. "I am glad to get a chance to come back to Aamir Khan Productions," she shared, a nostalgic smile gracing her face. "Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na is a special film. Th ...Read More >
Mumbai, Jul 1 (PTI) Actor Rajkummar Rao on Tuesday said he was looking for an opportunity to step out of the box and he found it in "Maalik" where he essays the role of a gangster. Set against the gritty backdrop of 1980s Allahabad, the action thriller is a hard-hitting tale of ambition, power, and survival that explores the price of rising in a world ruled by guns, greed, and loyalty. It is directed by filmmaker Pulkit of "Bhakshak" fame. "There are very few instances when an actor gets the opportunity to break an image, and I'm always looking for such roles, like I did with 'Srikanth'. "A ...Read More >
New Delhi: Veteran actor and filmmaker Anupam Kher had a proud moment at the premiere of his directorial 'Tanvi The Great', but it was the rare red carpet appearance of his wife, Kirron Kher, that truly tugged at heartstrings. Kirron, dressed in a classic red embroidered salwar suit paired with bold silver jewellery and a matching handbag, walked in holding her husband's hand, her first major public outing in a while. Joining them was their son, Sikander Kher, completing the family picture. The trio appeared at the film's premiere on Thursday evening in Mumbai, and videos of the moment have ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 3 (ANI): Parliament on Thursday passed the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2026, marking a significant step toward decriminalising and rationalising offences across multiple central legislations to promote ease of doing business and ease of living. Addressing a press conference, Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal described the reform as unprecedented in scale. "I could not find any parallel anywhere in the world and certainly never in India... 1,000 provisions of the law covering a span of 79 different Acts of Parliament have been addressed in one stroke ...Read More >
Sobhita Dhulipala, Naga Chaitanya is set to marry tomorrow at Hyderabad. Sobhita has been sharing pictures from her pre-wedding festivities on her Instagram. Let's check out their relationship timeline Naga Chaitanya was spotted with Sobhita Dhulipala at his home in 2022, few months after his divorce from Samantha in October 2021. The duo appeared comfortable in each other's presence and Chay was seen giving Sobhita a tour of his house. This sparked rumours online about a budding relationship In March 2023, Michelin Star Chef Surender Mohan posted a picture with Naga Chaitanya at his London ...Read More >
Mumbai, June 6 (SocialNews.XYZ) Popular television actress Hina Khan took social media by storm on Thursday as she announced her wedding to long-time boyfriend Rocky Jaiswal with some fairytale couple pictures. Now, Hina has treated her InstaFam with sneak peeks into their wedding vows. Hina poured her heart out by thanking her husband for his unconditional love. She was heard saying, "I just want to say a few words. It's not a vow it's a feeling, and it's an emotion. Being loved is beautiful, but to embrace a woman, with all the uncertainties in life. I don't know what is going to happen to ...Read More >
Pune: The Pune Cyber police on Wednesday arrested Abhishek Shukla (42), an Australia-based Indian Overseas Citizen (IOC) card holder, at Mumbai international airport for allegedly duping a 40-year-old divorcee and software firm employee from Kharadi of Rs 3.6 crore in a matrimonial fraud in 2023-24. According to the police, the two came in contact with each other after the woman, a mother of two hailing from Delhi, uploaded her profile on a matrimonial website in 2023. She lodged a complaint with the police last Nov."Our team arrested Shukla from the Mumbai international airport early Wednesda ...Read More >
New Delhi, June 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday participated in the inaugural ceremony of the year-long centenary celebrations marking the 100th birth anniversary of Acharya Vidyanand Ji Maharaj, a revered Jain spiritual leader, philosopher and social reformer. The event, held at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi, was organised by the Ministry of Culture in collaboration with the Bhagwan Mahaveer Ahimsa Bharti Trust. The tribute programme aims to commemorate the enduring legacy of Acharya Vidyanand Ji Maharaj, known for his profound contributions to the promotion of Jai ...Read More >
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], July 1: NBR Group, one of South India's most trusted and progressive real estate developers, has announced the launch of its new premium residential offering-- 'Soul of the Seasons', exclusive 3 BHK apartments at Mullur, off Sarjapur Road, Bengaluru. The project has received approval from RERA (Real Estate Regulatory Authority). Conceptualized around the idea of 'Resort Living, Every Day', the project blends modern urban lifestyles with the rare luxury of open, green spaces--bringing together elegance, community, and conscious living in one of Bengaluru's fastest ...Read More >
New Delhi: The death sentence of Kerala nurse Nimisha Priya, who was sentenced to death in Yemen, has been postponed for the time being. She was to be executed by shooting today, July 16. According to media reports, activist groups and influential religious leaders intervened in the matter, after which the death sentence of Nimisha Priya was postponed. Earlier, many efforts were also made at the diplomatic level to save Nimisha from the death penalty. There is also news that the victim's family has not yet agreed to clemency or blood money. As a last-ditch effort to save her, Kanthapuram A. ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Telangana Governor Jishnu Dev Varma on Monday celebrated Sanskrit Day at Samskruti, the Raj Bhavan Community Hall, in collaboration with the Sanskrit Academy. The event brought together eminent scholars, academicians, and students from various Gurukulams, blending tradition with youthful participation. Addressing the gathering, the Governor described Sanskrit as the "soul of the nation", praising its purity, universality, and profound contribution to global knowledge. He noted that the language has shaped India's art, philosophy, sciences, medicine, literature, and governance for t ...Read More >
A major Chinese clinical study on ovarian cancer has been published in CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians, one of the world's highest-impact medical journal, marking a first for a Chinese researcher-led gynecological cancer trial, researchers said in Beijing on Sunday. The phase III FZOCUS-1 study tested fluzoparib, a PARP inhibitor developed by Chinese pharmaceutical giant Hengrui Pharma. The trial evaluated the drug as a "maintenance" therapy, treatment given to prevent cancer recurrence afte ...Read More >
Story: Muncie Daniels (Colman Domingo), a charismatic CNN commentator and former activist, whose quiet retreat to a cabin in the Poconos spirals into chaos when he becomes the prime suspect in the murder of his white supremacist neighbour. Review: The Madness is a gripping yet uneven political thriller, elevated by a commanding performance from Colman Domingo as Muncie Daniels. Forced to go on the run, Muncie unravels a dangerous conspiracy while battling the fallout in his personal and professional life. What sets The Madness apart is Domingo's exceptional portrayal of Muncie. He brings a re ...Read More >
The victim, who originally hails from Delhi and is currently residing in the Kharadi, had created a profile on the matrimony site seeking a prospective bridegroom. In 2023, she received a message claiming to be Dr Rohit Oberoi, an Australian citizen of Indian origin. Over time, the duo developed a close relationship. The accused visited her in Pune and other cities in India, further gaining her trust. The victim had previously received ₹5 crore as alimony after a divorce and was planning to st ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 13 (ANI): With food prices lagging seasonal trends and driving headline Consumer Price Index-based retail inflation below 4 per cent since February 2025, Union Bank of India has revised downwards its 2025-26 headline inflation forecast from 4 per cent to 3.6 per cent (largely aligned with the RBI' forecast of 3.7 per cent). The June retail inflation data is due early next week. In a report, the bank said June 2025 retail inflation will be at 2.3 per cent, with the worst seems to be over for now. According to them, July figures would be the near-term bottom. '...in ou ...Read More >
Kolkata: Director Arun Roy, known for five feature films including 'Egaro', 'Hiralal', '8/12 (Binay Badal Dinesh)' and 'Bagha Jatin', died of a severe lung infection on Thursday morning at the RG Kar Medical College after battling cancer. Roy, who had an intense passion for making historical films based on the freedom movement, was 52. The one word that defines Roy as a director is "courage". It was manifested in his conviction of being able to direct period films in Bengal on a meagre budget and the resolution to direct films on freedom fighters while working in thriller-obsessed Tollywood. ...Read More >
Gandhinagar: In households in Gujarat's cities, cereals may take up less space in the grocery bill, but they still dominate the dinner plate. A new Union govt report shows that cereals, while accounting for just 3.8% of household spending, supply 35% of total calorie intake in cities. In villages, their role is even more dominant, making up 43% of calorie consumption while accounting for 4.5% of total spending.Cereals also account for a major portion of protein intake for people in Gujarat.These insights come from the Centre's latest "Nutritional Intake in India" report, which tracks food patt ...Read More >
New Delhi: Today, OPPO India sets the vibe - and the countdown - for its Reno14 Series launch on 3rd July with its newest brand film under the 'Live the Aawara Life' campaign. After Ranbir Kapoor teased fans by name-dropping his "Aawara Gang" - Siddhant Chaturvedi, Ishaan Khatter and Pooja Hegde - OPPO India has now unveiled the full story, and it's a joyride of spontaneity, friendship, and rediscovery. Rooted in Reno's philosophy of living in the moment, the campaign positions the Reno14 Series as the ultimate travel companion - capturing fleeting experiences and turning them into unforgettab ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 19 (ANI): India's retail inflation is expected to decline further in October 2025, driven by a high base effect, delayed seasonality in food prices, and the full impact of recent GST reforms, according to a report by Union Bank of India. The report anticipates only a gradual pickup in price pressures in the months ahead. "Our projection for Oct CPI is tracking below 0.50 per cent as on date. Food inflation too is expected to fall sharply in Oct and continue to be in negative zone during the coming winter months with impact of floods muted," the report added. Infla ...Read More >
Jammu, Mar 31: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday urged youth to strengthen brotherhood and champion compassion over conflicts worldwide. Speaking at the inaugural ceremony of 'Jammu Kashmir Cultural Festival', organised by Shri Kailakh Jyotish and Vedic Sansthan Trust, in Jammu, LG Sinha said, "In this interconnected era, strengthen brotherhood's bond. Champion compassion over conflict worldwide." He said in this defining moment as global strife fractures societies and humanity quests ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 5 (ANI): Days after netizens reacted with mixed opinions to the first teaser of Ranbir Kapoor-starrer 'Ramayana,' actor Hrithik Roshan addressed the debate surrounding the film's VFX and visual style. The teaser of the Ranbir Kapoor-starrer received praise for its scale and music; however, it also drew criticism from some viewers over its visual effects. As the debate continued on social media, Hrithik addressed the conversation through a detailed note. Reflecting on his own journey with visual storytelling and how "bad VFX" can feel, Hrithik shared how de ...Read More >
Dhar's "Dhurandhar: The Revenge" released on March 19 and has already crossed the mark of ₹1500 crore at the global box office. It is a sequel to his 2025 directorial "Dhurandhar". The filmmaker shared a series of pictures alongside Nowlakha on his Instagram handle on Sunday and said the cinematographer was among the last to join the film. "Here's to Vikash Nowlakha, the eye, the instinct, and the soul behind 'Dhurandhar'. He was the last HOD to come on board 'Dhurandhar'. Just a few days bef ...Read More >
Jhargram, Jul 18 (PTI) Three elephants, including two calves, were run over by an express train near Banstala railway station in West Bengal's Paschim Midnapore district, police said on Friday. The incident, which took place on Thursday night, occurred when an elephant herd that probably came from Jharkhand's Dalma forest was traversing, they said. The three pachyderms were mowed on the tracks by a speeding Janshatabdi Express on the Kharagpur-Tatanagar section, a police officer said. It was difficult to go near the carcasses for some time, as the herd of 30 elephants was passing through th ...Read More >
New Delhi, Aug 14 (SocialNews.XYZ) India's annual rate of inflation based on the Wholesale Price Index (WPI) fell further in the negative zone to a two-year low of (-) 0.58 in July this year, compared to the same month of the previous year -- primarily due to a decrease in the prices of food articles and fuels such as petrol, diesel and natural gas, according to data released by the Commerce and Industry Ministry on Thursday. The WPI inflation for July is also lower than the -0.13 per cent that was recorded in the previous month of June. WPI-based inflation has been steadily easing since Marc ...Read More >
India's retail food inflation remained negative for the third consecutive month in August at -0.69%, driven by lower prices for vegetables, cereals, and pulses. Retail food inflation remained in the negative zone for three consecutive months in August when it came in at (-) 0.69%, largely driven by subdued prices of vegetables, cereals, pulses, meat, eggs and spices. Food inflation was further in the negative zone in July (-1.76%) and June (-1.01%). The consumer food price index (CFPI) rose 0.6 ...Read More >
New Delhi: A wedding in Bengaluru took an unexpected turn when the groom, reportedly under the influence of alcohol, along with his friends, caused chaos during the ceremony. A viral video circulating online shows the bride's mother cancelling the wedding in front of shocked relatives after the groom misbehaved and threw the aarti thali while the religious rituals were being performed. In the video, the bride's mother can be heard expressing her disappointment and concern for her daughter's future. She boldly decided to call off the wedding right then and there, stating that if this was how ...Read More >