Arab Cinema’s biggest Cannes yet? Regional filmmakers shine across major festival sections / Image: File The 79th edition of the Cannes Film Festival 2026 is shaping up to be one of the strongest years yet for Arab and Middle Eastern cinema. From Palestinian and Moroccan stories to Egyptian industry collaborations and Iranian auteurs competing for…
Foreign investors are steadily cutting their share in Indian equities, while domestic investors are stepping in stronger than ever, reshaping the ownership pattern of the stock market, according to JM Financial’s Fundamental Research report.FII ownership in Indian equities dropped to 14.7% in April 2026 from 19.9% in April 2016, hitting its lowest level since June…
Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shafali Verma NEW DELHI: Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shafali Verma have received notices from India’s anti-doping body, NADA, after missing scheduled dope tests last year. Both players are part of NADA’s Registered Testing Pool (RTP), which means they are required to regularly share their whereabouts and remain available for surprise testing during a…
David Miller admits frustration (Image: X/Screengrab) David Miller has admitted to feeling frustrated after being left out of Delhi Capitals’ playing XI for the last two matches in IPL 2026, but the experienced South African batter insists he fully understands the demands of team combinations in the tournament.Speaking ahead of Delhi Capitals’ clash against Kolkata…
Bhojpuri actress Akanksha Dubey, who was found dead in a Varanasi hotel room in March 2023, has her case back in the spotlight. The Allahabad High Court has served notices to singer Samar Singh and his brother Sanjay Singh, after her mother filed a petition demanding a CBI probe. Trigger warning: This article mentions death…
Several Bollywood celebrities embraced motherhood in their 40s, choosing parenthood through natural birth, IVF, surrogacy, and personal timing. From natural birth to IVF and surrogacy, their stories show different paths to raising a family. Ahead of Mother’s Day 2026, this gallery features stars who confidently balanced careers, public attention, personal choices, and late motherhood, proving…
Vinayan has openly praised Vijay for his remarkable rise in Tamil Nadu politics. In a detailed social media post, the filmmaker called Vijay’s political journey “historic” and appreciated the courage he showed by leaving behind a successful cinema career. Vinayan said Vijay entered politics at the peak of his fame and earnings, which itself reflects…
Neetu Kapoor has sparked conversation after candidly revealing that she does not believe in therapy and that after the death of her husband Rishi Kapoor in 2020, close friendships and returning to work did far more for her healing than any session on a therapist’s couch. The veteran actress was characteristically direct about her personal…
Shah Rukh Khan’s fandom cannot be described in words. It’s pure love and emotion. Thus, one often sees a huge crowd in front of Mannat, where his every fan waits for hours in the scorching sun just to get one glimpse of their beloved King Khan. Now imagine, in a world where every fan worships…
Rohit Sharma left frustrated (Screengrabs) NEW DELHI: Rohit Sharma found himself in an awkward and slightly frustrating fan moment after a video shared by Mumbai Indians went viral on social media.The clip showed a female fan excitedly rushing towards Rohit to click a selfie as the former Mumbai Indians captain was heading towards the team…