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NEW DELHI: Padma Viswanathan, a Canadian-American writer of Indian-origin, has made it to the 2026 International Booker Prize shortlist as the English translator of a Portuguese language novella. "On Earth As It Is Beneath" by Brazilian author Ana Paula Maia, described by judges as a "brutal, haunting and hypnotic novella set in a remote Brazilian penal colony, where the boundaries between justice and cruelty collapse", is among the six worldwide contenders for the coveted literary honour. The ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 2 (PTI) Padma Viswanathan, a Canadian-American writer of Indian-origin, has made it to the 2026 International Booker Prize shortlist as the English translator of a Portuguese language novella. "On Earth As It Is Beneath" by Brazilian author Ana Paula Maia, described by judges as a "brutal, haunting and hypnotic novella set in a remote Brazilian penal colony, where the boundaries between justice and cruelty collapse", is among the six worldwide contenders for the coveted literary ...Read More >
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 audien ...Read More >
The first-ever 'Sports Alphabet Booklets' in India, developed in 21 languages by Dr. Kanishka Pandey, aim to integrate sports with education, making it engaging for children. Launched with Olympic medalist Ashok Kumar in attendance, they serve a dual purpose of enhancing literacy and fostering sports interest among young learners. In an unprecedented move to blend sports with education in India, the 'Sports Alphabet Booklets' were unveiled in 21 languages, making it the first endeavor of its ki ...Read More >
NEW DELHI, April1: In a unique multilingual initiative to develop sports culture in India, the "Sports Alphabet Booklets" were released simultaneously in 21 languages in a first-of-its-kind event, here on Wednesday.Developed by sports researcher Dr. Kanishka Pandey under the aegis of "Sports: A Way of Life", the booklets aim to integrate sports with early education by using alphabets to introduce children to sporting concepts. The booklets have been prepared in Hindi, English, Urdu, Sanskrit, M ...Read More >
Mumbai, April 1 (IANS) Actress Mona Singh, who is gearing up for the release of her upcoming streaming series 'Maa Ka Sum', has urged people to not glorify the pain of their mothers. In the series, the actress essays the role of Vinitha, a modern single mother navigating love, life, and self-discovery on her own terms. Talking about the same, she said, "I feel it's important, especially for younger audiences, to see their mothers as individuals first. They have dreams, emotions, and a life bey ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 1 (PTI) Actor Priyanka Chopra on Wednesday heaped praise on "Dhurandhar: The Revenge", calling director Aditya Dhar "a man with a mission" and the film "a revelation in every way". Priyanka shared the film's poster on Instagram Stories and also gave a shout out to Ranveer Singh, her co-star from films "Dil Dhadakne Do", "Gunday" and "Bajirao Mastani". "Congratulations mere dost @ranveersingh," said the actor, who is currently in India. She also tagged other cast members -- Arjun ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 1 (PTI) In a unique multilingual initiative to develop sports culture in India, the "Sports Alphabet Booklets" were released simultaneously in 21 languages in a first-of-its-kind event, here on Wednesday. Developed by sports researcher Dr. Kanishka Pandey under the aegis of "Sports: A Way of Life", the booklets aim to integrate sports with early education by using alphabets to introduce children to sporting concepts. Dr. Pandey said just as alphabet learning is the first step in ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: A 47-year-old man from Mysuru, accused of sending over 1,000 hoax emails targeting courts, government offices and schools across India -- and even beyond -- was driven by a deep personal grievance against the judicial system, Delhi Police sources revealed.As per news agency ANI, Srinivas Louis was arrested on Monday from his rented accommodation in Mysuru and has been remanded to six days in Delhi Police custody.According to the sources, Louis's actions were rooted in a long-standing ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 1 (ANI): The accused, who was responsible for sending over 1000 hoax messages to several institutions, High Courts, and government offices, had a deep resentment towards the judicial system after his father did not get his share in a land dispute in Karnataka's Mysuru, the Delhi Police sources said. According to the sources, 47-year-old Srinivas Louis, who was arrested on Monday from his rented accommodation in Mysuru, has been sent to a 6-day Delhi Police remand. Also ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 1 (ANI): The accused, who was responsible for sending over 1000 hoax messages to several institutions, High Courts, and government offices, had a deep resentment towards the judicial system after his father did not get his share in a land dispute in Karnataka's Mysuru, the Delhi Police sources said. According to the sources, 47-year-old Srinivas Louis, who was arrested on Monday from his rented accommodation in Mysuru, has been sent to a 6-day Delhi Police remand. Appa ...Read More >
The International Film Festival of Delhi (IFFD) 2026 celebrated cinema and honoured the filmmakers and actors at the 'Night of Honours' event on Monday in Bharat Mandapam. From Mohit Suri to Ramesh Sippy, several artists were given awards for their performances and contributions to cinema. New Delhi [India], March 31 (ANI): The International Film Festival of Delhi (IFFD) 2026 celebrated cinema and honoured the filmmakers and actors at the 'Night of Honours' event on Monday in Bharat Mandapam. F ...Read More >
New Delhi, Mar 31 (PTI) An ex-assistant professor now behind bars for allegedly making over 1,100 hoax bomb threats was reportedly furious with the legal justice system. Srinivas Louis, 47, is presumed to be tech-savvy and employed multiple methods to conceal his IP address, making it difficult for agencies to trace the origin of the threatening e-mails, a senior police officer said. Louis was apprehended on Saturday from his rented accommodation in Karnataka's Mysuru, after a series of coordi ...Read More >
Mumbai, March 30: Filmmaker Aditya Dhar's blockbuster "Dhurandhar: The Revenge" starring Ranveer Singh has raked in a staggering Rs. 1,365 crore worldwide since its release on March 19. The film's massive global haul has cemented its position as one of the biggest blockbusters of the year, underscoring Dhar's knack for delivering large-scale cinematic spectacles that resonate with audiences across markets. A tweet from the film's banner Jio Studios on X shared a day-wise break-up that the Ranve ...Read More >
Bengaluru, Mar 30 (PTI) Leader of Opposition in the Karnataka Assembly R Ashoka on Monday criticised the state government's decision on third language in SSLC, alleging that it has adversely affected students and was driven by political motives. Addressing a press conference, he said the move to effectively remove the weightage of Hindi as a third language has created confusion among students who were already in the middle of their examinations. He alleged that the decision was not taken in th ...Read More >
Idli gets its own day today. March 30 is observed as World Idli Day, a rare honour in a cuisine where even icons like dosa do not have a date set aside for them. The soft, steamed staple may look simple on the plate, but its story runs deep, stretching across regions, texts and centuries. A past recorded in texts and travels The earliest known reference to idli appears as iddalige in Vaddaradhane, a Kannada work written around AD 920 by Shivakoti Acharya. A few centuries later, the Sanskrit te ...Read More >
New Delhi, Mar 30 (PTI) Vivek Agnihotri, whose credits include films such as "The Tashkent Files" and "The Kashmir Files", praised Aditya Dhar's latest directorial "Dhurandhar: The Revenge" and also warned the filmmaker to stay mindful of the ecosystem, which can be vicious. Agnihotri shared a note on his X handle on Monday and also lauded cinematography and production design of the film. The film released on March 19 and is a sequel to Dhar's 2025 directorial "Dhurandhar". Featuring Ranveer S ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Actor Rashmika Mandanna on Thursday warned of legal action against individuals, influencers and media platforms circulating what she described as a leaked private conversation from nearly eight years ago. In a detailed statement posted on her Instagram Story, the actor said she has been facing misinformation, harassment and targeted attacks online for several years. She alleged that parts of her words have repeatedly been taken out of context and used to create false narratives, whic ...Read More >
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], March 12 (ANI): Actor Rashmika Mandanna on Thursday called out the "serious invasion of privacy" following the online leak of a conversation purportedly between herself and her mother, from several years ago. Rashmika took to Instagram and issued a statement explaining that the audio being circulated appears to be from a private conversation from nearly eight years ago, which may have been recorded and shared without the knowledge or consent of those involved. Th ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], March 2 (ANI): The much-awaited film 'Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-ups,' which stars Yash, has been in the news since its announcement, and fans have been eagerly awaiting fresh updates. Amid the excitement among fans for its release, the makers have now released the first single from the film, titled 'Tabaahi,' which features Yash and Kiara Advani. However, the song has been released only as an audio track, without a video. Also Read | Trisha Krishnan's Speech on ...Read More >
Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda got engaged at a private ceremony on October 3, 2025. ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed * Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda arrived at Udaipur airport for their wedding event * Their wedding will be held at Mementos by ITC Hotels in Udaipur on February 26 * The ceremony is a private affair with about 100 guests including politicians and film directors Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps Mode Star cou ...Read More >
Chatha Pacha OTT release date confirmed. Find out when and where to watch Arjun Ashokan and Roshan Mathew's Malayalam wrestling film online on Netflix. Malayalam action-comedy Chatha Pacha: The Ring of Rowdies is gearing up for its digital debut after a theatrical run earlier this year. Directed by debutant Adhvaith Nayar, the film created buzz as Malayalam cinema's first WWE-inspired entertainer when it hit theatres on January 22, 2026. Now, the wrestling drama is ready to step into living roo ...Read More >
A cloud of grief has descended over the Kannada film industry following a devastating tragedy in the family of KGF Chapter 2 co-director Keerthan Nadagouda. What should have been an ordinary day turned into a nightmare when his young son lost his life in a tragic lift accident. As per Kannada Prabha, Kirtan Nadagouda and his wife, Samriddhi Patel, lost their four-and-a-half-year-old son, Chiranjeevi Sonarsh K. Nadagouda, after the child accidentally got trapped inside a lift. The incident unf ...Read More >
CHENNAI: Music composer Arjun Janys is making his directorial debut with Dr Shiva Rajkumar's 45. The film also features Upendra and Raj B Shetty in key roles. Talking about the film, Shiva Rajkumar said, "45 is my 129th film. The same kind of fear and devotion that I had while doing my first film, Anand, I had while doing this film as well. When Arjun Janya narrated this story to me, I was surprised. I wondered how he got such a thought. 45 can mean anything: a day, a second, a minute." He fur ...Read More >
After the IFFI moment, actor-director Rishab Shetty speaks on the sanctity of the DaivaIn what can be seen as his first response to Ranveer Singh mim icking the Daiva at IFFI Goa, Kantara actor-director Rishab Shet ty addressed the issue while speaking at The Behindwoods Gold Medal ceremony in Chennai. Without naming Ranveer directly, Rishab reflected on the risks of reducing deeply rooted cultural and spiritual traditions to performative pop culture. Making a film like Kantara involves a certai ...Read More >
Bengaluru: MaestroI laiyaraaja will hold a special concert here next month to mark 50 years of his musical journey, coinciding with the silver jubilee celebrations of the Akshaya Patra Foundation. The event, titled 'Ilaiyaraaja 50: A Legendary Musical Journey', will be held on January 10, 2026, at the NICE Grounds in Madavara. The concert will support 'Music for Meals', an initiative of the Akshaya Patra Foundation that leverages music-led programmes to raise awareness and mobilise support for ...Read More >
Hyderabad: The Indian box office in 2025 saw tough competition, but a few films attracted large audiences to theatres. Although no film reached the Rs 1,000 crore mark, positive word of mouth allowed several releases to earn impressive amounts. The year featured a variety of top films, including action spectacles, fantasy dramas, romantic stories, and historical narratives. Here's a closer look at the highest-grossing films of 2025 and how Dhurandhar made a significant late impact on the charts. ...Read More >
Chennai, Nov 10 (SocialNews.XYZ) One of India's top cinematographers Rathnavelu, who is the man responsible for the brilliant visuals in the recently released song 'Chikiri Chikiri' from actor Ram Charan's upcoming film 'Peddi', has now penned a post expressing gratitude for all the love and appreciation coming his way from fans and audiences. On Monday, the ace cinematographer took to his X timeline to express happiness and gratitude. He wrote, "Feeling truly humbled and overwhelmed by all th ...Read More >
Bengaluru, Nov 4 (SocialNews.XYZ) A man has been booked for allegedly outraging the modesty of a woman by performing an obscene act when she was out on a morning walk with her pet dog in Indiranagar police station limits, Karnataka. The shocking incident was reported within the Indiranagar police station limits on Tuesday. According to police, on November 1 at around 11.57 a.m., the woman was walking with her pet when she suddenly heard a man call out "madam". As she turned towards him, the m ...Read More >
Indian banks will be closed for 9-10 days in November 2025, including Sundays, second and fourth Saturdays, and state-specific holidays like Kannada Rajyotsava, Guru Nanak Jayanti, and Wangala Festival. Digital banking remains available. Plan branch visits accordingly. If you have any important banking work in November 2025, it's wise to plan ahead. While November has fewer holidays compared to October, there are still several days when banks will remain closed. Across the country, banks may b ...Read More >
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