Nearly five decades after its release, Sholay continues to remain one of Indian cinema’s most iconic films. But according to actor-writer Shadaab Khan, son of legendary actor Amjad Khan, the film was not instantly embraced by audiences when it first hit theatres in 1975.Speaking to Vickey Lalwani, Shadaab recalled a fascinating anecdote once narrated to…
Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap has hit out at the Indian theatrical ecosystem for bleeding non-blockbuster Hindi films dry like the recently released, ‘Bandar’ and Imtiaz Ali’s ‘Main Vaapas Aaunga’ on screen count and show timings, while Hollywood releases like ‘Obsession’ continue to enjoy significantly better showcasing. In a candid interview recently, Kashyap argued that the industry’s…
Jefferies’ global equity strategist Christopher Wood has said that Pakistan’s ongoing equity rally reflects a high-beta, IMF-driven trading opportunity rather than a structural shift, while maintaining that India remains his core long-term investment bet, backed by stronger fundamentals and improving valuations.In his latest GREED & fear newsletter, the India bull said Pakistan’s market offers opportunities…
For fans of Salman Khan, Eid is incomplete without the actor’s movie in theatres or greeting him outside his house in Mumbai. Every year, one sees Salman waving at a sea of fans gathered outside his house Galaxy Apartments in Bandra on the occasion of Eid. The actor is often seen with his entire family,…
Babar Azam marked his return to Pakistan’s Test side with a half-century and another major batting milestone during the second Test against Bangladesh in Sylhet.After missing the first Test in Mirpur because of an injury, Babar scored 68 off 84 balls with 10 boundaries to top-score for Pakistan in the first innings. His knock helped…
Vinod Kambli (Image credit: X) NEW DELHI: Videos, photos and posts about Vinod Kambli’s deteriorating health have been circulating widely on social media. Kambli, who played 17 Tests and 104 ODIs for India, has been in the news over his health for some time. He has been seen attending functions and events, often walking with…
Each spring in Kyoto arrives with a quiet anticipation. Buds swell, branches soften, and for a brief, luminous moment, cherry blossoms transform the landscape into something almost unreal. For Prof Yasuyuki Aono, this annual spectacle was not merely a cultural ritual but a lifelong pursuit of precision. A researcher at Osaka Metropolitan University, he spent…
Kane Williamson (AFP Photo) NEW DELHI: New Zealand’s star player Kane Williamson has announced his retirement from international cricket with immediate effect, bringing an end to a remarkable career that spanned nearly 16 years.The batting stalwart represented New Zealand in 378 international matches across formats, including 110 Tests, 175 ODIs and 93 T20 Internationals. His…
When Jack Ancell was just 10 years old, he wrote a letter to a local farmer asking for work experience, hoping to turn his childhood fascination with farming into something more. Although he was initially told he was too young and warned that farms could be dangerous places, his determination paid off. What began with…
Samantha Ruth Prabhu is in celebration mode for her latest film ‘Maa Inti Bangaaram’ but one of her recent comments at the success meet has become a hot topic on social media. The actress, while speaking to the media in Hyderabad, expressed her views on relationships and self-worth. Her comments instantly caught attention as many…