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Alia Bhatt's Difficult Daughters selected for Asian Project Market at Busan festival
The Busan International Film Festival announced thirty selections for its Asian Project Market. Alia Bhatt produces Difficult Daughters alongside sister Shaheen Bhatt and veteran producer Alan McAlex. Director Soni Razdan helms the project for the upcoming market showcase. Kani Kusruti collaborates with Payal Kapadia on The Last Of Them Plagues under director Kunjila Mascillamani. The lineup features filmmakers with previous BIFF connections and diverse international projects. The market spans four days from September 20 through 23 during the festival's twentieth edition at BEXCO. Chinese-language productions represent five selections while Japanese directors contribute three projects. Malaysian filmmaker Lau Kok Rui presents Wake Me...
Gujarat waives fee for SVAMITVA Sanads as 25 lakh rural families gain ownership rights
Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel eliminated the Rs 200 fee for SVAMITVA ownership certificates in Gujarat state. Rural residents will receive property documentation at no cost under this revised policy. The government allocated Rs 50 crore to support free distribution of these legal documents. Approximately 25 lakh rural beneficiaries across Gujarat will gain from this financial relief measure. This decision removes monetary barriers that previously prevented access to formal property rights. The SVAMITVA scheme employs drone technology to map village lands and create official property cards. Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched this nationwide program through the Ministry of Panchayati Raj. Gujarat becomes among the first states...
Uma Thurman credits Kill Bill training as she returns to sword fights in The Old Guard 2
Uma Thurman prepares for her return to action cinema with The Old Guard 2 after extensive physical training from her Kill Bill days proves beneficial. The actress spent eight hours daily across three months mastering sword techniques for Quentin Tarantino's films. Her character Discord represents a 5,000-year-old immortal warrior who battles Charlize Theron's Andromache near a nuclear facility. Thurman credits her previous combat experience for enabling her swift return to choreographed fighting sequences. The muscle memory from years of sword work allowed her to recapture the necessary physical skills. Victoria Mahoney directs this sequel to the 2020 Netflix action film featuring supernatural warriors protecting humanity. Thurman...
Ram Charan hits the gym as Peddi film schedule begins with Janhvi Kapoor and AR Rahman
Telugu actor Ram Charan prepares physically for his forthcoming sports action drama Peddi through intensive gym training. The performer shared workout images on Instagram that display his muscular physique ahead of the next filming phase. Director Buchi Babu Sana helms the project under Vriddhi Cinemas production with support from Mythri Movie Makers and Sukumar Writings. Janhvi Kapoor stars opposite Charan while Shiva Rajkumar, Jagapathi Babu, and Divyendu Sharma appear in supporting roles. Academy Award winner AR Rahman composes the musical score. The film employs action choreographer Nabakanth Master, recognized for his cricket sequence work and Pushpa 2 contributions. National Award recipient Navin Nooli handles editing duties...
Microsoft issues urgent patch as active attacks target on-premises SharePoint servers
Microsoft released emergency security updates after detecting ongoing cyberattacks against SharePoint Server installations. Hackers target the document-sharing platform used by government agencies and corporate organizations across various sectors. The vulnerabilities affect only on-premises SharePoint servers while cloud-based SharePoint Online services remain secure. The Federal Bureau of Investigation confirmed awareness of these attacks and maintains coordination with public and private sector partners. Remote code execution flaws enable attackers to exploit untrusted data deserialization within affected server versions. The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency designated CVE-2025-53770 as a known exploited...
Vidya Balan shares Monday riddle from father-in-law Kumud Roy Kapur on Instagram
Actress Vidya Balan challenged social media followers with a cryptic puzzle during her morning routine. The Bollywood performer recorded herself receiving hair and makeup treatment while presenting the enigmatic phrase from her father-in-law Kumud Roy Kapur. She instructed hairstylist Shalaka to recite the mysterious words "Apkadevky Jekyllmon Opsqure 2 Vixs" for her Instagram audience. Balan credited her father-in-law as the source of the Monday morning brain teaser. The video captured her playful interaction with salon staff members. Recent months witnessed the National Award winner visiting Tirumala Temple with relatives during June. Temple officials provided the family with traditional blessings and ceremonial offerings during...
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla urges MPs to ensure smooth Monsoon Session of Parliament
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla urged parliamentary members to collaborate as the Monsoon Session begins Monday. Birla emphasized democracy's sacred nature through social media messaging directed at all political representatives. The Speaker requested constructive dialogue from party leaders during proceedings scheduled through August 21. His appeal focused on achieving inclusive development, social justice, and economic advancement through cooperative efforts. Birla expressed optimism that meaningful contributions would strengthen democratic values and constitutional principles. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address media personnel before formal session commencement. Political tensions surround the upcoming parliamentary proceedings...
Ashi Singh says staying visible is key, but avoids projects just for relevance
Television performer Ashi Singh began her career with Secret Diaries: The Hidden Chapters during 2015. She acknowledges the importance of maintaining regular visibility within the entertainment industry. Singh actively engages with audiences through Instagram when project commitments decrease. The actress refuses to accept roles solely for exposure purposes. Her social media presence helps maintain connections with fans during inactive periods. Singh currently appears in the Sony SAB romantic comedy series Ufff... Yeh Love Hai Mushkil alongside Shabir Ahluwalia. The program follows Kairi, a responsible woman caring for three siblings, who conflicts with lawyer Yug Sinha. Their initial antagonism transforms into romance while addressing...
Sensex and Nifty open flat as India awaits outcome of US trade deal talks
Indian equity markets began Monday trading with minimal movement as global signals remained inconsistent. Market participants await developments regarding interim trade negotiations between India and the United States. The Sensex fell 50 points to 81,714 while the Nifty declined 17 points to 24,951 during early sessions. Both midcap and smallcap segments experienced downward pressure with respective indices losing ground. Investment experts identify trade discussions as the primary market driver for upcoming sessions. Dr VK Vijayakumar from Geojit Investments suggests tariff rates below 20 percent would benefit Indian markets positively. Sectoral performance varied with auto, technology, and pharmaceutical stocks declining while...

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