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Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. NEW DELHI : The tide may finally be turning for the Indian movie business with Dharma Productions' stake sale to Adar Poonawalla and the completion of the JioStar merger, according to experts. The latest film announcements—Farhan Akhtar's 120 Bahadur, Tiger Shroff’s Baaghi 4, Akshay Kumar’s Sky Force, and Shahid Kapoor’s Deva, among others—also indicate the clouds over Bollywood are indeed starting to lift.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. In a few weeks, when Donald Trump takes over as US President once again, people will wonder if things might have been different had his opponent been someone other than Kamala Harris. By which, they also mean someone with a better game, who was not so ordinary.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. FIRST THEY came for the eggs. Then the feta cheese, caviar, cottage cheese and cucumbers.

Aditya Parameswaran in a simple court wedding on Saturday. She shared the good news with her fans on her Instagram handle. Dropping the picture, the ‘Nin Viralal Nee Thodumbol’ hitmaker wrote, “My hopes and dreams for the future," adding a red heart emoji…” In the picture, the lovebirds were seen posing outside the Alappuzha Registrar's Office. The singer was clad in a traditional gold and white saree, while her groom was seen sporting a kurta and a veshti. For the unversed, Joseph was formerly married to Anoop John, who served as the director of the Malayalam reality show Star Magic, which aired on Flowers TV. Their marriage ended some time ago, a fact Anju revealed in an honest and heartfelt video shared on her social media platforms.

Pushpa: The Rule, is slated for a grand theatrical release on December 5. Advance ticket bookings have already begun in cities such as Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, and Chandigarh. However, they are yet to open in key markets like Hyderabad, Chennai, and Kochi. Ticket prices in Delhi reach an impressive Rs 1,800, while in Mumbai and Bengaluru, the highest prices are Rs 1,600 and Rs 1,000, respectively. As reported by the Deccan Herald, the filmmakers have secured permission from the Telangana and Andhra Pradesh governments to increase ticket prices for this action-packed spectacle. According to a leading distributor, ticket rates in the two Telugu states will be Rs 600 per person, marking the highest price ever for a Telugu film. This government-sanctioned hike is valid for four days, from Thursday, December 5, to Sunday, December 9), aiming to generate massive opening collections. Raising ticket prices for major releases has become a common trend. Movies such as Kalki 2898 AD, Salaar, and Devara received similar approvals, with rates ranging from Rs 395 to Rs 495. However, the extraordinary buzz surrounding Pushpa 2: The Rule has justified an even steeper price increase. The film is set to debut in over 800 theaters across Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, with multiple daily screenings planned to meet the surging demand.

Jennifer Lopez discussed her journey as a Latina actress and the importance of maintaining a positive attitude in a recent interview with Variety’s Awards Circuit podcast, reported Complex. According to Complex, she eventually acknowledged the slow pace of change in Hollywood regarding representation but eventually emphasized on the need to focus on progress rather than setbacks. Jennifer Lopez who has always supported Kamala Harris actually urged artists to use their voices and art to spread love and positivity. Reflecting on her early career, Jennifer Lopez noted the limited roles available for Latinas which are often confined to stereotypes, asserted Complex. She expressed pride in her current status as a leading actress in romantic comedies while stating, ‘I’m just a romantic girl too just like any other girl’.

Mariam a.k.a. Mary, the mother of Jesus, unexpectedly burst on to my Instagram feed this fortnight. The occasion was the release of the trailer for the epic Biblical film, Mary. The trailer has provoked anger over the casting of Israeli actors to play Mary and other central roles, while 'erasing the characters' Palestinian roots', as the London-based Middle East Eye put it. The sentiment was further explained by a social media user quoted on the website as saying: 'There is something profoundly offensive about having an Israeli actor play Mary, the mother of Jesus, while Israel is committing genocide against Palestinians, killing some of the oldest Christian communities in the world and erasing their heritage sites.' Earlier, Mary director DJ Caruso told Entertainment Weekly, 'It was important to us that Mary, along with most of our primary cast, be selected from Israel to ensure authenticity.' Caruso's comment is designed to confuse cinephiles who have not studied West Asia, and therefore, understandably, do not know the difference between the ancient Israel mentioned in the Bible versus the modern-day country known as the State of Israel, or the historic region of Palestine versus the present-day State of Palestine.

Dune: Prophecy, the prequel series to the Dune movies, continues with Episode 3 on December 1, 2024.

strategic action plan to strengthen ties between India and Italy, unveiled by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Italian counterpart Giorgia Meloni will lead to improved ties between the two nations, a senior Italian minister said on Saturday. Adolfo Urso, Minister of Business and Made in Italy, was speaking in Mumbai at the Villaggio Italia exposition, being held to coincide with the port of call of Amerigo Vespucci, a 93-year-old Italian Navy ship used for training and supporting national diplomacy. The plan, announced at the G20 summit, focuses on 10 key areas including defense, trade, clean energy, and connectivity, aiming to deepen collaboration and boost economic ties.

Pushpa 2’ has begun! The upcoming gangster drama is the much anticipated sequel to the 2021 blockbuster. Although the booking is available only in a limited number of states, response has been overwhelmingly positive so far. Advance bookings for Pushpa: The Rule have officially kicked off in four regions: Kerala, Gujarat, Punjab, and Delhi UT. Currently, only 40 shows are available across these locations. While ticket sales have started gradually, the initial response appears promising. As of 11 AM today, the film has garnered an advance booking gross of Rs 21.3K (excluding blocked seats), with approximately 123 tickets sold so far. It’s still early, and the buzz is yet to gain momentum.

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Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Remember the Manhattan Project? That little undertaking that gave us the atomic bomb and changed the course of World War II? While Oppenheimer was busy getting the spotlight (and now a Christopher Nolan movie), hundreds of women scientists were quietly at work behind the scenes. These women worked as mathematicians, chemists and physicists on the project that ultimately led to the development of the atomic bomb.

1 Common forms of diabetes related heart risks: The commonest form of heart disease is coronary artery disease (CAD), which presents as heart attacks. Diabetes damages the blood vessels of the heart.2 Almost 75% of patients with diabetes die due to cardiac disease. Every 1% increase in hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) above 6.5, increases the risk of CAD by 11%.2 In people with diabetes, death due to heart disease increases by 40% for every 5-unit increase in BMI above 25.2 Diabetes increases a person's risk of developing heart failure, a serious condition in which the heart is unable to pump enough blood1. Hospitalisation for heart failure is twice as common in people who are diabetic than it is in non-diabetics.2

Sarah Michelle Gellar. The upcoming film marks the fourth entry in the iconic slasher series, which began in 1997. Known for its gripping tale of teenagers pursued by a vengeful killer in a fisherman’s slicker, the franchise is set to reenter the modern horror landscape. With a fresh cast alongside returning favorite Freddie Prinze Jr., reprising his role as Ray Bronson, the series is set to dazzle as mentioned in a report by Screenant.

“For the first time in all my films, I have worked with one of the best Malayalam actors, our FaFa [Fahadh Faasil]. I actually miss seeing him today. I wish we were both here in Kerala—it would have been an iconic moment,” Allu Arjun said, adding, “FaFa has rocked the show in Pushpa 2, and he will make every Keralite proud across the world. My brother, thank you, and I wish you all the best.”

Ben Affleck is gearing up to celebrate his first Thanksgiving since his divorce from Jennifer Lopez. Affleck is reportedly in a happy space after he has parted ways with Lopez. The Oscar-winning 'Good Will Hunting' dream team of Ben Affleck and Matt Damon is busy filming their upcoming movie RIP in Los Angeles. This Thanksgiving is a pivotal moment for Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez- the first holiday season they've spent apart since submitting their divorce filing back in August. According to reports, Ben Affleck is prioritizing time with his children amid a busy filming schedule. ALSO READ: Ben Affleck-Jennifer Lopez divorce: Actor rocks new look ahead of Thanksgiving, pic goes viral

Zarina Wahab has expressed her admiration for star Prabhas. In a recent interview, the actress described the Baahubali star as a “wonderful” individual and even wished to have him as her son in the next life. While discussing her upcoming film, The RajaSaab, where she shares the screen with Prabhas, Zarina praised the actor's humility and kindness. She highlighted his ego-free demeanour, recounting how Prabhas ensures a warm environment on set. Zarina Wahab said that there can be no one like Prabhas. She said, “I say, in my next life, I want two sons—one like Prabhas and the other like Sooraj (her real son)." The actress also shared that despite his star status, he treats everyone equally, whether it’s the leading actresses or character artists and mentioned he «has no ego.» After the pack-up, Prabhas makes it a point to bid farewell to every crew member, showcasing his thoughtful nature. Zarina also shared how Prabhas goes out of his way to care for others, often ordering food from his home to feed dozens of people on set when someone mentions they are hungry. https://www.instagram.com/p/DC50G7Ay4eR/

Ben Affleck was spotted with a new look. A photograph of the actor sporting a bushy beard this week when he was seen driving around Los Angeles, California has went viral on social media after his divorce with Jennifer Lopez. Ben Affleck was seen wearing a blue sweater with the sleeves rolled up as he smoked a cigarette and when it comes to facial hair, the actor never seems to stick to one style for too long. One minute he's clean-shaven, the next he's rocking a full beard. The windows of his car were rolled down, showing that he was alone and not hiding anything from the public.

Wendy Williams‘ health appears to be in steep decline, with her guardian claiming the former TV host is “permanently incapacitated” following her diagnosis of primary progressive aphasia and frontotemporal dementia.

Bollywood movie--Baby John, starring Varun Dhawan. The other two are Hindi dubs--Allu Arjun’s Pushpa 2: The Rule (a Telugu original) and Disney’s Mufasa: The Lion King, with the titular character voiced by Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan. With the trade talking up their chances, analysts estimate these three movies have the potential to collect close to Rs1,500 crore at the box office, with Pushpa 2 accounting for as much as two-thirds of this. The film will be released on December 5, Mufasa on December 20 and Baby John on December 25. “Pushpa 2 is the most anticipated film of the year,” said Gautam Dutta, CEO, revenue and operations, PVR INOX. “With its massive fan base eagerly waiting, the film is projected to be the highest grosser of the year. We are expecting house-full shows in cinemas across India.”