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Mahesh Narayanan will direct NK 370, a feature film about Narain Karthikeyan's journey to becoming India's first Formula One driver. Filmmaker Mahesh Narayanan, known for his work in "Take Off," "Malik," and Locarno title "Ariyippu," is set to direct the tentatively titled "NK 370", chronicling the extraordinary journey of Narain Karthikeyan, India's first Formula One driver. "Motorsport gave me everything. This film gives that story to the world," said Karthikeyan. The film follows Karthikeyan
Moradabad (UP), Aug 1 (PTI) The Moradabad district administration has cancelled the allotment of a government bungalow granted to former Uttar Pradesh chief minister Mulayam Singh Yadav. The Samajwadi Party (SP) has been asked to vacate the premises within 30 days. The bungalow, located in the posh Civil Lines area near the Police Training College (PTC II), was allotted to the SP patriarch 31 years ago. Spread across nearly 1,000 square meters on Nazul land, the property serves as the local SP office. District Magistrate Anuj Singh said the property is needed for housing officers and other ...Read More >
Jaipur, Rajasthan, India - Blenders Pride Fashion Tour shifted gears in Jaipur, transforming into an intersection of high fashion and motorsport. Pushing boundaries, the Jaipur edition explored motorsports-inspired design, glamourous performance wear, and high-octane fashion showcase, that marked 'Fashion's Next Move' - racing forward with speed and precision. In collaboration with Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI), the showcase reimagined the runway into a high-speed circuit of style and p ...Read More >
Max has recalled one particular argument that he had with his dad in 2012 Max Verstappen has recalled a major bust-up with his father that led to him being left at a petrol station. Verstappen sealed his fourth F1 world title at the Las Vegas Grand Prix over the weekend, and has dominated the sport in recent years. His dad, Jos, a former F1 driver in his own right, has been with him every step of the way, but their relationship has not always been a perfect one. Max, 27, has now opened up on the time Jos drove off without him after he blew his chance to win the Karting World Championship w ...Read More >
Two days after search operations for missing Indian rallyist Hari Singh were called off in the Maldives, uncertainty continues to weigh on his family and the motorsport fraternity, who will be gathering for a prayer meet at the Sector 8 gurdwara at 12 pm. The search for the 59-year-old, who went missing after a speedboat accident near Felidhoo Island on the night of March 19, was officially concluded on March 27 after more than a week of efforts yielded no breakthrough. Expressing deep concern ...Read More >
Patna, Aug 1 (PTI) Healthcare services were affected at AIIMS-Patna on Friday as resident doctors went on an "indefinite strike" in protest against the alleged high-handedness of Sheohar MLA Chetan Anand. According to a press statement issued by the Resident Doctors' Association (RDA), AIIMS-Patna, on Friday, "The RDA expresses deep disappointment and anguish over the lack of action by the administration following the violent and traumatic incident that occurred on Wednesday, when MLA Chetan Anand, his wife and their armed guards breached hospital security, physically assaulted staff, and thr ...Read More >
New Delhi, Aug 26 (SocialNews.XYZ) Cadillac have signed veteran duo Sergio Perez and Valtteri Bottas to be their drivers when the team joins the Formula 1 grid for the first time in 2026. The American squad, who are backed by General Motors and will be led by former Marussia Sporting Director Graeme Lowdon, will become the sport's 11th team next season. Cadillac have opted for experience with their line-up, signing 'Checo' Perez and Mercedes reserve Bottas - who boast 527 Grand Prix starts and 16 Grand Prix wins between them - on multi-year deals. It marks a remarkable return for the veteran ...Read More >
Mumbai, May 29 (SocialNews.XYZ) The makers of the upcoming film "Param Sundari" on Thursday unveiled the first look of the film, touted as the "biggest love story" featuring Sidharth Malhotra and Janhvi Kapoor Production banner Maddock Films took to Instagram, where they unveiled the first look, which introduces the dapper dude Sidharth Malhotra as "North's fire" Param and the stunning Janhvi Kapoor as "South's grace" Sundari. The first look is charged with romance, drama, emotions and beautiful visuals. The video was captioned: "Where North's fire meets South's grace, it calls for the bigge ...Read More >
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], September 26 (ANI): TVS Racing's Aishwarya Pissay has made history as the first woman from Asia to compete at the FIM Cross Country Rallies World Championship (W2RC): BP Ultimate Rally-Raid Portugal 2025, marking an important training milestone on her road to Dakar. The fourth-round W2RC rally, which concludes on September 28, 2025, covers a total distance of 2,000 km, including five stages and a prologue, on 100% gravel and dirt tracks spanning the Alentejo and Ribatejo regions of Portugal and Extremadura in Spain, as per a release from TVS Racing. Also Read | ...Read More >
Mumbai, Jul 10 (PTI) Tamil actor Dhanush has commenced shooting for his 54th feature film, the makers announced on Thursday. The movie is being directed by Vignesh Raja, best known for his critically-acclaimed crime thriller "Por Thozhil". It is backed by Ishari K Ganesh of Vels Film International. Also Read | Vijay Deverakonda, Rana Daggubati and Prakash Raj Among 29 Celebrities Booked by ED for Endorsing Betting Apps. The production banner shared the news in a post on Instagram. "Sometimes staying dangerous is the only way to stay alive. #D54 starring @dhanushkraja - On floors from today ...Read More >
Chennai: Madras high court has clarified that private self-financing medical colleges are required to pay only a stipend, and not a full salary, to in-service govt doctors pursuing postgraduate or super-specialty courses under the govt quota.A division bench of Justice R Subramanian and Justice K Surender passed the order while partly allowing a batch of appeals moved by Karpaga Vinayaga Medical College and others. They challenged a single judge's order that directed private colleges to pay salaries to in-service doctors studying in their institutions.The appeals were moved based on a GO dated ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 19 (PTI) The Indian box office minted Rs 5,723 crore in the first six months of 2025, marking a 14 per cent year-on-year growth, a new industry report has said. The 'India Box Office Report: Jan-Jun 2025', released by Ormax Media on Saturday, highlighted that 17 films crossed the Rs 100 crore mark at the domestic box office between January and June, an increase from just 10 titles that achieved the same feat during the first half of 2024. "The cumulative box office for Jan-Jun releases stands at Rs 5,723 crore, which is 14 per cent higher than the same period in 2024 and just ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 15 (ANI): Following India's loss at Lord's during the third Test against England, former England captain Sourav Ganguly expressed his thoughts on team's loss despite the batting quality available and hailed all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja for putting up a brave fight with support from tailenders, Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj towards the end. India endured one of their most heartbreaking losses in a while at Lord's, now trailing in the series by 1-2. After being reduced to 82/7 in pursuit of 193, Jadeja put up a brilliant fight with the lower-order consistin ...Read More >
Malayalam star Mammootty has recently taken a hiatus from shooting following an unspecified health issue for which he received treatment. Fans have been waiting for the actor to resume his next project, and the latest reports have an update. Director Mahesh Narayanan has recently revealed that Mammootty will soon return to the set of his upcoming film, Patriot. In a recent interview with OnManorama, filmmaker Mahesh Narayanan spoke about the actor returning to the set. The filmmaker revealed th ...Read More >
Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay has taken the two most painful episodes of his political journey so far and placed them squarely at the centre of his election campaign. Speaking at a recent campaign rally, the actor-turned-politician alleged that both the Karur stampede and the delay in the release of his film JanaNayagan were not accidents or bureaucratic setbacks, but deliberate acts intended to weaken him ahead of the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. "I don't need to tell you ho ...Read More >
Chennai Turbo Riders Pvt. Ltd. Delivers a Stellar Performance in Season 3 of the Indian Racing League (IRL) Chennai Turbo Riders Shines in Season 3 of the Indian Racing League, Setting New Benchmarks in Motorsport Excellence 3 min read Last Updated : Dec 06 2024 | 12:40 PM IST PRNewswire Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], December 6: Chennai Turbo Riders Pvt. Ltd. (CTR), established in 2024, has rapidly emerged as a driving force in Indian motorsport. From its origins as a premium racing team in the Indian Racing League (IRL) since 2022, the company has continually raised the bar for racing exc ...Read More >
Mandya (Karnataka) [India], July 19 (ANI): A vehicle in the convoy of Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar overturned on the Bengaluru-Mysuru Expressway near Mandya district on Saturday, leaving two police personnel injured. Shivakumar, who was following the escort vehicle in his own car, was unharmed in the incident, said officials. Also Read | Chandan Mishra Murder: 5 Held in West Bengal, Prime Suspects Manage to Flee, Say Police. The incident occurred near Goudahalli-T.M. Hosur when the escort vehicle struck a divider and overturned while escorting DCM Shivakumar, who was return ...Read More >
Bengaluru: Congress national general secretary Randeep Singh Surjewala Monday kicked off a feedback-cum-review exercise in Karnataka, aimed at evaluating the performance of the govt led by chief minister Siddaramaiah and to quell murmurs of dissent.The move also comes amid speculation of a change at the helm and a cabinet reshuffle, but Surjewala firmly denied any connection to changes at the top."This is purely an organisational exercise," Surjewala said. "Unlike what is being projected -- which is a figment of the media's imagination -- these meetings are not to collect feedback for a change ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) [India], October 2 (ANI): The much-awaited teaser of the film 'Patriot' starring Malayalam superstars Mammootty and Mohanlal has been released. On Thursday, the makers dropped the Malayalam, Telugu, Tamil, and Hindi versions of the teaser, suggesting an intense narrative focused on two individuals "who once controlled the country together." Also Read | 'Kantara Chapter 1' Movie Review: Rishab Shetty Dares To Go Bigger With an Ambitious if Overstuffed Prequel With Three Standout Sequences (LatestLY Exclusive). The teaser opens on a mysterious note with a voiceover ...Read More >
Indian Film Festival of L.A. Reveals Industry Days Lineup, With Netflix, HBO, Universal Among Participating Companies (EXCLUSIVE) 2 hours ago Kanye West has offered to meet members of the Jewish community in the U.K. following the furore over his headline booking at this year's Wireless Festival, BBC News reported, as sponsors continued to flee and politicians maintained their pressure on the government to bar his entry. In a statement cited by BBC News, the rapper - who also goes by Ye - said he had been "following the conversation around Wireless and want to address it directly." He said h ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 19 (PTI) The Indian box office minted Rs 5,723 crore in the first six months of 2025, marking a 14 per cent year-on-year growth, a new industry report has said. The 'India Box Office Report: Jan-Jun 2025', released by Ormax Media on Saturday, highlighted that 17 films crossed the Rs 100 crore mark at the domestic box office between January and June, an increase from just 10 titles that achieved the same feat during the first half of 2024. "The cumulative box office for Jan-Jun releases stands at Rs 5,723 crore, which is 14 per cent higher than the same period in 2024 and just ...Read More >
Mumbai, May 29: The makers of the upcoming film "Param Sundari" on Thursday unveiled the first look of the film, touted as the "biggest love story". Featuring Sidharth Malhotra and Janhvi Kapoor Production banner Maddock Films took to Instagram, where they unveiled the first look, which introduces the dapper dude Sidharth Malhotra as "North's fire" Param and the stunning Janhvi Kapoor as "South's grace" Sundari. The first look is charged with romance, drama, emotions and beautiful visuals. The video was captioned: "Where North's fire meets South's grace, it calls for the biggest love story of ...Read More >
Chennai, August 1: Actor, music director and producer G V Prakash Kumar, who has won the National Award for Best Music Direction (Songs) for the Tamil, Telugu bilingual film Vaathi, has called the honour "a blessing for the second time". Taking to his X timeline soon after the 71st National Awards were announced, G V Prakash expressed his gratitude to the jury and the selection committee of the National Awards and the entire team of Vaathi. G V Prakash wrote, "A blessing for the second time. I'm truly overwhelmed and deeply grateful to receive the 71st National Film Award for Best Music Direc ...Read More >