Filmmaker Kiran Rao said the Academy Awards may view Indian cinema through a Western perspective rather than harbor deliberate prejudice against the country's film industry. She spoke with a news agency after her film Laapataa Ladies won 13 Filmfare Awards. Rao said voters often assess foreign films by standards that may not align with Indian storytelling traditions, and she suggested this creates challenges for recognition.
The director expressed optimism about Homebound as India's 2025 Oscar submission, but she noted that Indian filmmakers tend to create work for domestic audiences rather than for Academy consideration. Rao said India produces diverse cinema, and she believes the nation will eventually earn recognition in the Best...
India sent 23 boxers to compete at the Asian Youth Games in Manama, Bahrain, where competition runs from Oct. 23 through Oct. 30. The Boxing Federation of India selected athletes across 14 weight divisions for boys and girls under 17 years old. Athletes trained at NS NIS Patiala from Sept. 23 to Oct. 20 under head coaches Vinod Kumar and Jitender Raj Singh before departing for Bahrain.
The federation chose gold medalists from the sixth U-17 Junior Boys and Girls National Boxing Championships 2025 for the team, while silver medalists serve as reserves. India finished second at the Asian U-17 Championships in July 2025 with 43 medals. Boxing Federation of India President Ajay Singh said the young athletes demonstrated they can compete...
Ananya Panday marked Diwali by wearing a pink vintage Rohit Bal outfit from her mother Bhavna Pandey's wardrobe that dates back more than 20 years. The actress paired the ensemble with earrings her grandmother gave to her mother on her wedding day, and she shared photos from the celebration on social media that showed family members showering her with rose petals at a Lakshmi Puja ceremony. She posted images with filmmaker Karan Johar's children, Yash and Roohi Johar, and she captioned the collection as filled with love and light.
The Bollywood performer selected the song Dekha Tenu Pehli Pehli Baar from Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham as background music for her post. Panday made her film debut in Student of the Year 2, and her recent work...
Romance between housemates Baseer Ali and Nehal Chudasama sparked reactions from fellow contestants on Bigg Boss 19. A promotional video showed the pair in an intimate moment while other housemates debated whether their connection appeared genuine. Kunickaa Sadanand encouraged them to enjoy their time without overthinking future implications.
Gaurav Khanna suggested the pair should have extended their romantic storyline for strategic purposes, but Farrhana Bhatt rejected the notion of using romance for game survival. Abhishek Bajaj praised her stance. Baseer told Kunickaa he feels balanced with someone who shares his intense personality traits.
Farrhana later expressed doubts about Baseer's authenticity to Abhishek, who agreed that...
Delhi authorities deployed anti-smog guns and monitoring teams on Tuesday as air quality deteriorated to very poor levels following Diwali celebrations. The Central Pollution Control Board reported an overall Air Quality Index of 400, but officials noted improvements compared to previous years. Vice Chairman Kuljeet Singh Chahal said pollution readings dropped from 500 to 300 in several areas since last year.
Multiple Delhi neighborhoods recorded hazardous air quality measurements on Tuesday morning. Bawana reached 418, and Jahangirpuri hit 404 on the severity scale. Officials said they are preparing additional measures for the upcoming Chhath Puja festivities. The pollution control board classifies readings between 401 and 500 as...
Former Real Madrid defender Sergio Ramos discussed the upcoming Clasico between Real Madrid and Barcelona on Oct. 26 as part of the 10th round of La Liga competition. The 38-year-old center back expressed satisfaction with life at Mexican club Monterrey, but his contract expires in December. Ramos said he maintains frequent contact with Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe, and the veteran plans to encourage the French international before the fixture against Barcelona. Monterrey officials seek to extend Ramos for at least one additional season because of his strong performances and successful adaptation to the team.
Bayern Munich will compete without Serge Gnabry and Josip Stanisic when the German club faces Club Brugge on Wednesday in Champions League action, and manager Vincent Kompany confirmed both players remain unavailable. Gnabry missed the final training session on Tuesday because of inner thigh muscle problems, but the 30-year-old forward completed a 30-minute workout on the side field with rehabilitation manager Benjamin Sommer. Stanisic participated in half the session before continuing recovery exercises for 40 minutes, and the 25-year-old defender has dealt with a partial tear of the internal ligament in his right knee for five weeks. German newspaper Bild reported that Stanisic focused on short runs and loading the injured knee, but...
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca provided injury updates before the Champions League match against Ajax at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday. Enzo Fernandez trained on Tuesday, but the coach will make a final decision about his availability for the fixture after the afternoon session. Maresca confirmed Joao Pedro remains suspended after receiving a red card against Benfica, and the team must adjust the starting lineup accordingly.
Liam Delap is nearing a return from the hamstring problem that has kept him sidelined since August, but he has not yet rejoined full training. Maresca said Mark Guiu and Terik George represent attacking options to replace Pedro, and George has performed well as a striker in previous matches. The Italian coach...
Liverpool midfielder Ryan Gravenberch will miss training after sustaining an ankle injury against Manchester United, and Sky Sports reports the absence creates difficulties for manager Arne Slot because the squad lacks a natural replacement. Alexis Mac Allister can operate in Gravenberch's deep-lying role, but Dominik Szoboszlai and Curtis Jones remain alternative options alongside him, while Florian Wirtz could feature as the No. 10. The coaching staff plans to test various tactical setups to preserve defensive stability and attacking threat ahead of fixtures in the Premier League and Champions League.
Liverpool hosts Eintracht Frankfurt on Wednesday at 10 p.m. Cairo time in the third round of the Champions League group stage.
