Andy Burnham officially became the MP for Makerfield and is the heavy front-runner to replace Sir Keir Starmer as UK Prime Minister, following Starmer’s resignation on June 22. Burnham is positioned to formally take power as early as July, once the Labour leadership nomination process opens. Sir Keir Starmer announced his resignation outside Downing Street…
The crisis in the Association of Malayalam Movie Artistes (AMMA) has worsened, with actors Mallika Sukumaran and Lakshmipriya resigning from its primary membership following the en masse resignation of the entire 17-member executive committee. The mass resignations followed a stormy annual general body meeting marked by heated exchanges over annual reports, financial accounts, and internal…
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) rebel Gokul Gite pulled off a massive upset in the Nashik Legislative Council (MLC) elections by defeating official Mahayuti (Eknath Shinde’s Shiv Sena) candidate Narendra Darade. Running as an independent, Gite secured 357 votes against Darade’s 248, becoming the sole blemish in an otherwise dominant Mahayuti sweep across the state. Notwithstanding…
Mumbai woke up to heavy, refreshing monsoon showers on Monday morning, 22 June, bringing a welcome break from days of sweltering heat. This revitalizing downpour breathes new life into the metropolis, offering the ultimate relief to locals and raising hopes for the city’s dwindling water reserves. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a yellow alert…
In an industry marked by competition, moments like these remind us of what truly lasts. Amitabh Bachchan and Dharmendra—two cinematic giants who shaped eras, redefined heroism, and gave us the definition of ‘Dosti.’This embrace isn’t for the cameras; it’s decades of shared history, mutual respect, and pure artistic camaraderie. A beautiful snapshot of cinema’s golden…
Priyanshu Chatterjee proved his mettle in the 2001 classic Tum Bin and the romantic drama Dil Ka Rishta. While elusive of mainstream stardom, he recently charmed viewers in 12th Fail demonstrating that a measured, elegant screen presence always Following the massive success of Tum Bin, talented actor Priyanshu Chatterjee earned widespread appreciation, but the same…
The nostalgic behind-the-scenes photograph beautifully encapsulates the camaraderie and collaborative spirit of the Ram Balram (1980) set.By uniting Amitabh Bachchan and Rekha alongside beloved character actors Asit Sen (Havaldar A.K. Mukherjee) and Sujit Kumar (Daku Satarawala),the image perfectly reflects the team effort that made the 1980 Vijay Anand directorial blockbuster so successful. The film’s massive…
The 28th edition of Shanghai International Film Festival (SIFF) showcased an unprecedented seven Indian films across various competitive and special screening categories. The festival, running in June 2026, highlighted a diverse mix of contemporary, regional, and digitally restored Indian cinema.The seven featured films spanned a wide variety of genres, languages, and eras:Hunter’s Moon: Competed for…
US President Donald Trump lavished praise on Prime Minister Modi, calling him a “great leader,” a “very tough cookie,” and a “tough guy.” The remarks were made in an interview following their meeting on the sidelines of the G7 Summit. Trump listed PM Modi alongside Chinese President Xi Jinping as the world leaders he most…
Maharashtra’s political turmoil follows a historical playbook of defections. The 2022 uprising by Eknath Shinde and the recent 2026 threats of Parliament members abandoning Uddhav Thackeray mirror past fractures. Like Sharad Pawar’s rebellion against Indira Gandhi’s Congress, this cycle features revolving allegiances, legislative splits, and fights for party symbols.The foundational schism in state politics occurred…
