Aryan Khan discussed how sleep deprivation affected him while directing his debut series, The Bastards of Bollywood. The son of actor Shah Rukh Khan said he mistook exhaustion for motivation after repeatedly hearing a character's dialogue in his mind. Khan attributed the show's global success to Netflix's distribution reach and expressed gratitude for audience engagement through memes and fan content.
The series holds the top position in nine countries and trends in 14 nations. Netflix India executive Monika Shergill praised the production for connecting with viewers through its portrayal of Bollywood's emotional core. Red Chillies Entertainments produced the show with Khan serving as creator alongside Bilal Siddiqi and Manav Chauhan.
KL Rahul scored an unbeaten century, and Shubman Gill contributed a half-century to give India a 56-run lead over the West Indies at lunch on day two at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Friday. India reached 218 for 3 in 67 overs after adding 97 runs in the morning session, with only Gill dismissed. Rahul survived an early edge that flew between slip and keeper before completing his second Test century at home with 100 runs off 192 balls.
Gill reached his eighth Test fifty before Roston Chase dismissed him for 50 off 100 balls after the opener attempted a reverse sweep. Rahul celebrated his century by raising his bat and placing two fingers in his mouth as a tribute to his daughter, born in March. Dhruv Jurel remained unbeaten on 14 at the...
Sean Combs faces sentencing on Friday morning in federal court after his conviction on two counts of the Mann Act for transporting individuals across state lines for prostitution. A jury acquitted the music executive of racketeering and sex trafficking charges in July, but he faces up to 10 years in prison on each Mann Act count related to events with male escorts and former girlfriends Cassie Ventura and a woman identified as Jane. Defense attorneys Marc Agnifilo and Teny Geragos will represent Combs before Judge Arun Subramanian, while former lead prosecutor Maurene Comey will not attend after the Department of Justice terminated her employment for undisclosed reasons.
Combs plans to address the court for the first time since his...
Police investigated a hoax threat targeting the residence of actress Trisha in Teynampet on Friday. Officers with sniffer dogs searched the property after receiving the alert, but found no danger. The incident followed similar false threats against Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin and other prominent figures.
Authorities continue searching for those responsible, as such threats have increased recently. Actor Vijay's Neelankarai home received a similar warning days earlier, and former Chief Minister Edappadi Palaniswami's residence was threatened last month. Police are treating the pattern seriously despite the hoaxes.
Trisha has multiple projects in production. She will appear opposite Chiranjeevi in the socio-fantasy film...
Actress Sobhita Dhulipala posted candid photographs on Instagram on Friday, joking about her tendency to focus on her own image rather than the camera lens when taking selfies. The performer compared herself to an Indian uncle while sharing multiple images from various settings. Her photo collection featured scenes from a restaurant, workout sessions, and everyday moments.
Dhulipala recently appeared in the series Made in Heaven and debuted in Hollywood alongside Dev Patel in Monkey Man. She reflected on portraying Tara in Made in Heaven, noting the character created both opportunities and limitations in subsequent role offerings. The actress married Naga Chaitanya in an intimate ceremony in Hyderabad after two years of dating, keeping...
Sean Combs faces sentencing on Friday, October 3, at 10 a.m. Eastern Time in Manhattan. The hearing is expected to include remarks from the defendant, and Cassie Ventura, his former girlfriend, will deliver a statement. Ventura testified at trial about alleged violence and coerced participation in events prosecutors described as drug-fueled gatherings.
Federal rules prohibit the use of cameras in court, preventing any television broadcast or live stream of the proceedings. Major networks plan to offer live coverage updates through traditional news programming. The case follows a trial that drew significant attention after video evidence from 2016 was presented to jurors in May.
Jaydin Blackwell won the T38 400-meter race on Friday at the 2025 World Para Athletics Championships at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, and the American sprinter set a world record of 48.00 seconds. The 21-year-old athlete broke his previous May record by 0.26 seconds, and he completed the victory after leading the entire race. Blackwell has cerebral palsy, but he views his condition as shaping his movement rather than limiting his abilities.
The sprinter earned his second gold medal of the championships after winning the 100-meter event earlier in the week. Blackwell stated he achieved both goals he set before arriving in Delhi. His performance has inspired athletes with cerebral palsy worldwide, and coaches noted his success demonstrates...
Black Box announced a strategic partnership with Wind River on Friday to provide edge and cloud solutions globally. The digital infrastructure company gained preferred status to deliver Wind River products in India and the Middle East while managing customer engagements across multiple regions. Black Box expects the collaboration to generate approximately 1,350 crore rupees in revenue over five years.
The partnership targets manufacturing, industrial automation, retail, financial services, automotive, and telecom sectors with secure infrastructure solutions. President and CEO Sanjeev Verma stated the agreement combines Wind River technologies with Black Box integration expertise to accelerate enterprise digital transformation. Black...
Actor Ronit Roy shared a flute performance video on Friday and acknowledged his continuing musical education. The television and film star played Kora Kagaz Tha Yeh Man Mera on the instrument, and he explained his reluctance to post such content stems from his belief that significant learning remains ahead. Roy gained inspiration to pursue musical instruments after viewing a music reality show.
The performer recently concluded his role as King Someshwar on Chakravarti Samrat Prithviraj Chauhan. Roy described the character as one of his most fulfilling professional experiences, and he emphasized the complexity of portraying a father and ruler navigating duty alongside emotion. The actor expressed gratitude for the memories and lessons...
