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Shinde calls Thackeray cousins’ pact a power grab, not unity
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde just slammed the new political team up between the Thackeray cousins. He called it a selfish partnership made from desperation, not a real union for the people. Shinde leads the Shiv Sena faction that identifies as the true heir to Balasaheb Thackeray's legacy. He argued this alliance is only about saving their own political skins and grabbing power, contrasting it with his own ruling Mahayuti coalition, which he says works for the state. Shinde fired back at a joke about political child lifters, suggesting the Thackeray groups should learn to take care of their own party workers first. He questioned why the cousins split the Marathi vote for twenty years, only coming together now...
Radical mobs trash Dhaka media and arts hubs, says ex-minister
A former minister in Bangladesh, Mohammad Ali Arafat, is pointing fingers at radical Islamist groups for recent violent attacks. He claims supporters of the late extremist figure Sharif Osman Hadi targeted major media offices like The Daily Star and cultural hubs such as Chhayanaut and Udichi Shilpigoshthi in Dhaka. Arafat argues the assaults were deliberate political strikes against the nation's secular identity and the legacy of its 1971 Liberation War. He notes attackers chanted religious slogans while vandalizing Chhayanaut, an institution born from cultural resistance. He links these groups to earlier confrontations against the Awami League government, questioning whether their motive is purely political or stems from deeper...
India fumes as Thai forces raze Vishnu statue near border
India just put out a statement on that viral video showing a Hindu statue getting wrecked. The Ministry of External Affairs, through spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal, addressed reports about the demolition of a Lord Vishnu figure. The statue was apparently in the An Ses area, a zone caught up in the long-running border spat between Thailand and Cambodia. The government called the act deeply disrespectful, noting that Hindu and Buddhist icons are part of a shared regional heritage. They stated such actions would wound the feelings of followers everywhere, regardless of ongoing territorial disputes. India urged both Bangkok and Phnom Penh to return to talks, aiming to stop more loss of life and damage to property or heritage sites. This...
Anil turns a year older, and Bollywood showers him with love
Anil Kapoor got a flood of birthday love from his family and fellow actors online. His daughter Rhea Kapoor called him a man rich in love and spirit, lucky to have him as both a father and a boss. His other daughter, Sonam Kapoor Ahuja, posted earlier, praising his endless energy and discipline while calling him her hero. Actress Kajol shared a picture of her Hum Aapke Dil Mein Rehte Hain co-star, labeling him the coolest. Kareena Kapoor Khan also chimed in, saying he is the original icon of everything and that she and her husband Saif, love him lots. She included a throwback photo of the Mr. India star, adding a wish for him to look thirty forever. Various other friends from the industry posted their own social media greetings...
Nora’s glow secret, she eats pasta and rides rickshaws
A clip from an old talk show with Kapil Sharma is getting passed around again. He asked Nora Fatehi about her glowing skin routine on camera. She gave a joking answer, saying her great routine involved eating pasta, mashed potatoes, and lentils while traveling by auto rickshaw instead of a car. Fatehi first got famous for her intense dance skills in Bollywood, becoming a top name for high-energy stage performances. She has moved into acting too, with parts in movies like Batla House and Madgaon Express. Her background in belly dance and other global styles, plus gigs as a reality show judge, have cemented her as a modern entertainer with wide appeal. She has a few new films in the works, including a role in the Tamil project...
Radhika’s loan shark granny has the whole village shook
The title teaser for Thaai Kizhavi just landed, announcing a February 20 release. Actor Sivakarthikeyan’s production company is presenting the comedy drama, directed by Sivakarthikeyan Murugesan and starring Radhika Sarathkumar. The brief clip introduces a terrifying village moneylender named Pavunu Thaayi, played by Sarathkumar. Everyone from schoolkids to grown adults flees in fear when she appears. She openly brags about her health and strength, claiming she would dig her own grave if needed because the villagers despise her so much. The teaser hints at a sudden event, making people wonder if her time has finally come. The movie includes a supporting cast with Singam Puli and Bala Saravanan. Nivas K Prasanna handles the music...
Winslet spots Akinade on a bus, casts him over coffee
Kate Winslet basically handed actor Fisayo Akinade a role right after meeting him for coffee. He got a call from his agent while riding a London bus, learning Winslet wanted him for her directorial debut, a Netflix film called Goodbye June. Akinade was shocked; she knew who he was, and even more stunned hearing the cast list included legends like Helen Mirren and Toni Collette. They met at the Soho Hotel, where Winslet immediately came across as warm and genuine. After chatting about the project, where she detailed the story about a dying matriarch at Christmas, she offered him the part of a nurse named Angel on the spot. She told him she was not seeing anyone else for the role. Winslet then asked him to stick around and help...
Prakash’s rom-com flat turns bat-cave nightmare fast
The teaser for the horror flick Immortal just dropped. Actor and composer G V Prakash Kumar shared it, with him and Kayadu Lohar starring. Director Mariyappan Chinna helms the project. It starts with some light comedy, showing Prakash's character fantasizing about living with a beautiful woman. The scene quickly shifts to a flat where he is talking with Lohar, hinting at his romantic interest. Their banter about mosquito and bat problems in their rooms takes a dark turn. The horror kicks in when he peeks through a keyhole at night, spotting a creature with a bat-like face. The film features other actors like TM Karthik and Kumar Natarajan. The crew includes cinematographer Arun Radhakrishnan and music composer Sam CS. Arunkumar...
Elton’s Christmas jam goes platinum, oven drama stays scrubbed
Elton John just scored some shiny new plaques for his holiday track Step Into Christmas. The song hit platinum status in the United States, with the UK version racking up a quadruple platinum certification. The musician, age 78, posted a photo with the awards, calling it a special Christmas present to himself. He mentioned it feels very special that a song he dropped over five decades ago still makes the holiday playlists for so many people. The tune even cracked the UK Singles Chart Top 10 this season, landing in the ninth spot right behind a Kelly Clarkson track. John made sure to thank his fans for listening to the festive number every single year. This comes after some online chatter about a recent video he filmed in his...
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