Sunny Deol’s performance holds strong impact, Preity Zinta is a joy to watch onscreen in this story of ‘resilience and human spirit’

Sunny Deol and Preity Zinta’s ‘Batwara 1947’ is set to arrive in cinemas on August 15, coinciding with Independence Day 2026. Directed by Rajkumar Santoshi and backed by Aamir Khan, the Partition-era drama features Shabana Azmi, Ali Fazal, Karan Deol and others in key roles.Ahead of its theatrical release, filmmaker Ramesh Taurani watched the film…

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Jackie Shroff kneels down, touches and kisses Vyjayanthimala’s feet as she turns 93, calls the ‘Jewel Thief’ actress his ‘favourite’

Jackie Shroff recently offered a heartfelt gesture of respect to veteran actress Vyjayanthimala. To mark her 93rd birthday on August 13, 2026, Shroff shared a touching video that captured their meeting, during which he knelt down and touched her feet in a display of reverence. He also described her as “one of his favourites,” a…

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Trump admin urges Supreme Court to lift block on mail-voting order ahead of midterms election

Trump administration again asks Supreme Court to intervene and allow mail-voting restrictions. A federal court has blocked President Donald Trump’s executive order on mail-in voting. The administration has again asked the US Supreme Court to step in and allow the policy ahead of the November midterm elections.The Justice Department filed an emergency request on Wednesday…

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India withdraw from FIFA ASEAN Cup to prioritise Brazil friendly in Kolkata

India have withdrawn from the inaugural FIFA ASEAN Cup as they look to prioritise their international friendly against five-time world champions Brazil in October, All India Football Federation (AIFF) deputy secretary general M Satyanarayanan said on Thursday.As previously reported by The Times of India, India will not take part in the new tournament because of…

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Meet Carmela Chillery-Watson, the UK girl who began fundraising after a rare diagnosis at 4 and became the youngest person ever awarded an MBE at 11

Carmela Chillery-Watson (Image Credit: Guinness World Records) Carmela Chillery-Watson made history at the age of 11 as the youngest person ever to receive a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE). According to Guinness World Records, she was 11 years and 78 days old when the honour was announced in June 2025, recognising…

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Milind Soman was replaced by Deepak Tijori after 75% shoot of this Aamir Khan and Ayesha Jhulka starrer

‘Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar’ became a box-office success upon its 1992 release and has since gone on to build a devoted cult following. Starring Aamir Khan, Ayesha Jhulka, Pooja Bedi and Deepak Tijori, it’s now widely considered one of Indian cinema’s finest coming-of-age films. Yet its production was anything but seamless, marked by repeated casting…

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Adivi Sesh to celebrate the special occasion in New York with Empire State Building Tribute and Times Square Flag Hoisting

India’s 80th Independence Day: Adivi Sesh to celebrate the special occasion in New York with Empire State Building Tribute and Times Square Flag Hoisting Adivi Sesh is set to take part in a series of Independence Day celebrations in New York as India prepares to mark its 80th Independence Day. The actor will be present…

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ICE arrests Canadian fugitive hiding in US for 3 decades over child sex offences

Canadian fugitive wanted since 1991 arrested in Californi. A Canadian man wanted for more than three decades in connection with child sexual assault allegations has been arrested in California by US federal immigration authorities.Charles Peter Billone, 64, was taken into custody in Santa Cruz by officers from the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) San…

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