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New Delhi: The original big daddy of reality television - Big Brother is all set to come back with its 27th season. The American reality TV program is an adaptation of the franchise created in 1999 by John de Mol. Big Brother brings in group of contestants, known as Houseguests, who live inside a custom-built house outfitted with cameras and microphones recording their every move 24 hours a day. The Houseguests are sequestered with no contact with the outside world. It is hosted by Julie Chen Moonves, who has been associated with the show since its inception in 2000. The season features a Hotel Murder Mystery theme. It will premiere on CBS on July 10, 2025. It will be its 25-year anniversary season. The premiere episode will be 90 minutes long, with an additional 90-minute episode airing on Sunday, July 13. Both of these episodes will be showing at 8:00 p.m., with the season hosted by Julie Chen Moonves. After the premiere on Thursday, July 10, the season will continue with 90-minute episodes on Wednesdays, hour-long episodes on Thursdays, and hour-long episodes on Sundays, reportedly. The Big Brother Live Feed is accessible to Paramount+ subscribers, as well as on Pluto TV. The first five cast members for Big Brother season 27 were revealed through a commercial that CBS ran on Saturday, July 5. Soon after it was aired online, an ocean of BB fans rushed online to find out exactly who the players are: Vince Panaro, Katherine Woodman, Ashley Hollis, Zach Cornell and Isaiah Frederich among others. In the last season, winner of Big Brother took home a prize of $750,000. However, the person voted by viewers at home as the favourite Houseguest took $50,000, while the runner-up in the competition took home $75,000.
VISAKHAPATNAM: Energy Minister Gottipati Ravi Kumar inaugurated Andhra Pradesh's first Super ECBC (Energy Conservation Building Code) compliant building at Sagar Nagar in Visakhapatnam on Friday. Terming it a landmark in sustainable infrastructure, he emphasised the government's commitment to energy efficiency and green design in public facilities. The facility will serve as a national-level training hub for power sector staff. He urged power utilities to expedite 20 lakh rooftop solar connections, targeting 10,000 in each Assembly segment. He reaffirmed nine-hour uninterrupted power for agri ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Delhi High Court has reaffirmed that the personal liberty of two consenting adults to marry and live together peacefully is protected under Article 21 of the Indian Constitution. In a recent ruling, the court emphasised that family opposition cannot override this autonomy. Justice Sanjeev Narula stated that the Supreme Court has consistently upheld this principle, directing law enforcement to protect couples from threats or coercion. In this case, the court ordered police protection for a young couple who feared harassment from the woman's family. The couple had solemnised the ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 7 (ANI): Actor Rajeev Khandelwal has come on board as a host for 'Tum Ho Naa', a reality game show. Excited about his hosting stint, Rajeev, in a press note, said, " Over the years, I've been offered so many kinds of roles, some experimental, some quite unconventional. But I've always chosen to follow my heart and be part of something that genuinely feels meaningful to me. With the show Tum Ho Naa, I am happy to return on television" Also Read | Kim Min Hee, Former A-Feel Member, Dies at 30. On Tuesday, the makers unveiled the promo of the show as well. ...Read More >
Medak: Telangana State BJP President N. Ramchander Rao on Friday appealed to the people to give the committed party an opportunity to meet the aspirations of the poor and downtrodden. Addressing a large gathering of party workers in Medak, the BJP chief remarked that citizens have experienced the rule of the BRS and the Congress party and have had bitter experiences with the deceitful practices of both. He urged people to support the BJP wholeheartedly in the upcoming local body elections as a way to teach the ruling Congress party a lesson for its unfulfilled promises. Rao emphasized that t ...Read More >
VIJAYAWADA: The State government on Friday accorded approvals to a slew of industries. Among those are Krishnapatnam Power Corporation Limited (KPCL), which is set to establish a 350 MW Solar and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in Thamminapatnam and Mommidi villages of SPSR Nellore district with a Rs 1,225 crore investment, creating 575 jobs. Furthermore, the government also waived off a Rs 54 crore extension of time fee, contingent on project completion within two years as per the Andhra Pradesh Integrated Clean Energy Policy-2024. The government also allocated 22.80 acres at MPSEZ in N ...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 >
Bengaluru: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday said the quality of police investigation has decreased and it needs to be improved. "Although it is a matter of relief that the crime rate in the state has decreased, the quality of police investigation has decreased, and this needs to be improved," Karnataka CM said. He gave these instructions after holding a meeting of senior police officers and a progress review meeting of the police department at the office of the State Director General of Police. He mentioned that although the accused in the robbery case in Bidar is known, he h ...Read More >
New Delhi, Aug 25 (PTI) Kashmiri actor-activist Farhana Bhat, best known for her roles in Bollywood films such as "Laila Majnu" and "Notebook", is one of the 16 contestants in the popular reality show "Bigg Boss 19". Bhat, who is known to be a fearless voice against terrorism in the Valley, made her acting debut in 2016 with the comedy-drama film "Sunshine Music Tours and Travels". Her latest work includes the 2023 film "Country of Blind" from Rahhat Shah Kazmi. Speaking about her journey, well-wishers from the Valley have expressed how Bhat represents a new face of Kashmiri youth -- educate ...Read More >
Mumbai, September 29: Indian legend Sunil Gavaskar revealed that his heart had been pounding intensely while watching the Asia Cup 2025 final between India and Pakistan at Dubai International Cricket Stadium. The Men in Blue secured a convincing victory as they chased down a target of 147 runs with just two balls remaining, in what was a thrilling encounter. The win also marked India's third consecutive victory against Pakistan in the 2025 tournament, as well as the team's record-extending ninth title. From Dressing Room To Field of Play, Check Raw Emotions As Team India Beat Pakistan To Compl ...Read More >
Chennai, Aug 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) Tamil Nadu has once again emerged as the country's leader in industrial employment, with Chief Minister M.K. Stalin attributing the achievement to the policies of the Dravidian model government. Citing the Union government's Annual Survey of Industries 2023-24, CM Stalin said the recognition from New Delhi is itself the strongest rebuttal to critics, who have been "targeting" the state government on the industrial and economic fronts. In a post on 'X', the Chief Minister said, "This survey result is the irrefutable answer given by the BJP government itself to ...Read More >
Mumbai, Oct 31 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actress Deepika Padukone, who has been a strong advocate for mental health awareness, reacted to cricketer Jemimah Rodrigues' recent revelation about battling anxiety. The 'Om Shanti Om' actress, known for openly sharing her own struggles with depression in the past, praised Jemimah for her honesty and courage in speaking up, highlighting the importance of conversations around mental well-being in sports and beyond. Taking to her Instagram Stories, Deepika Padukone reshared a video of cricketer Jemimah Rodrigues, in which the athlete opened up about her struggl ...Read More >
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], August 14: The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) and AMPIN Energy Transition, in collaboration with Deloitte & Sumitomo Corporation, successfully concluded its pivotal seminar titled Renewable Energy Transition for Commercial and Industrial Consumers in the Southern Region at Hotel Taj MG Road. The event brought together a diverse group of industry leaders, policymakers, and C&I consumers who discussed the roadmap to achieve 100 RE for Corporates & Industrial consumers in South India. Delivering the inaugural address, Shri Gaurav Gup ...Read More >
Bangalore (Karnataka) [India], August 14: KRAFTON India has unveiled today's redeem code drop for BATTLEGROUNDS MOBILE INDIA (BGMI), featuring the Amethyst Nostalgia M249. This sleek, violet-hued LMG skin is perfect for players who bring style to every skirmish. Each code can be redeemed only 10 times, so don't wait. Also Read | Hooghly Shocker: Nurse Found Hanging at Hospital Premises in West Bengal, Family Alleges Murder. Redeem codes are valid until September 12, 2025, and will be released daily on BGMI's official channels. Redeem Codes: Also Read | 'Bigg Boss 19': Transgender Athlete A ...Read More >
From Lucknow To Stars: 5 Lesser-Known Facts About Shubhanshu Shukla - 1st Indian On International Space Station Nearly a year after the horrific RG Kar Medical College and Hospital rape and murder case that jolted Kolkata, another gang rape of a student at a law college in South Kolkata has once again raised concern over safety of women in the City of Joy. The father of the RG Kar Medical College and Hospital rape and murder victim spoke out against the alleged gangrape case in Kolkata's law college, expressing his frustration and disappointment with the recurring incidents of violence. He a ...Read More >
Also Read: Indore Highway Chaos: 32-Hour Jam Leaves 3 Dead, Thousands Stranded Overnight Authorities say the murder likely occurred around midnight on June 17, and the crime scene was described as "confronting" by first responders. Police discovered Mr. Story's dismembered remains while investigating a report of smoke from the residence. His head has not yet been found, and police have launched an appeal for public assistance. "Julian's head had been removed during the dismemberment... despite extensive searches, has not yet been located," said South Australia Police. Chesser was reportedly ...Read More >
New Delhi: Industry leaders welcomed the recently announced GST reforms, which reduce the number of tax slabs, stating that it will make tax compliance easier while also directly benefiting consumers through lower prices. Jharkhand Chamber of Commerce Joint Secretary Navjot Alang Rubal said that the reduction of the number of slabs from four to two under the new GST structure is a highly positive step. According to Rubal, this reform will greatly benefit the middle and lower-income groups as the tax reductions on essential items of daily use will bring a noticeable drop in prices. He furthe ...Read More >
Mumbai: In a first for Agatha Christie, four of the crime novelist's famous mysteries are being adapted for children - with the help of the Mr Men and Little Misses. Agatha Christie Enters the Nursery The illustrated books, aimed at pre-school and primary age children, feature Christie detectives Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple working alongside Roger Hargreaves's much-loved children's characters, reports the BBC. Two of the books were published on Thursday - Little Miss Marple: Muddle at the Vicarage and Mr Poirot: Mischief on the Nile - with two more to follow in February. James Prichard, ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 19 (PTI) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta celebrated her 51st birthday in her ancestral village, Nandgarh, in neighbouring Haryana on Saturday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other top Union ministers and BJP leaders greeted Gupta, born on July 19, 1974, on her first birthday after becoming the chief minister in February. "Best wishes to Delhi Chief Minister, Smt. Rekha Gupta ji, on her birthday. Rising through the ranks, she has always remained active in serving Delhi. As Chief Minister, she has undertaken numerous initiatives for the city's welfare. May she be blessed with ...Read More >