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Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Gen Z in India is falling flat for re-released romantic films, never mind if some of them were flops of yesteryear. While there have been re-releases galore in cinemas over the past few months, there is a significantly higher draw for romantic dramas, including flops such as Laila Majnu, Rockstar and Sanam Teri Kasam.

French Embassy in Dhaka has strongly denied allegations that it supported the Bangladesh interim government's criticism of former US Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard. The embassy called the claims «ridiculous, baseless and intellectually weak.» Reacting to a post on social media, the French Embassy in Dhaka stated, «How ridiculous, baseless and intellectually weak statement @kawsarc @mainul_haque @carmel_trish.» The post has been deleted after it went viral.

The men sprayed black paint on the signboard and pasted Maharana Pratap's posters over it, while raising slogans of «Jai Bhavani.» They also demanded the police to take action against the people who allegedly vandalized the statue of Maharana Pratap at the Kashmere Gate ISBT. «India will not tolerate the insult of Maharana Pratap. The police administration and the Delhi government are trying to suppress the incident that happened at ISBT Kashmiri Gate. Those who are guilty should be arrested, and immediate action should be taken against them,» Amit Rathore, one of the man said. Another man, Vijay said that they are continuously removing the signboards of invaders like Akbar, Babur and Humayun.

White House has praised President Donald Trump for the return of two NASA astronauts who were part of the failed Boeing Starliner mission. However, NASA had already made arrangements for their return before Trump took office. The astronauts returned safely after nine months in space.

High Point Panthers were elated after the team achieved a historic milestone in the Big South Tournament Championship game last week. The Panthers booked a spot for the first time in the NCAA Tournament with their victory. Two High Point University students, Jimmy Rosselli and Griffin Wright, have now gone viral for their exuberant celebration to the Panthers’ 81-69 win against Winthrop.

Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Wednesday that they had a constructive call about moving toward a ceasefire between Kyiv and Moscow, with the White House suggesting the U.S. could take control of Ukrainian power plants to ensure their security. Trump told Zelenskyy that the U.S could be «very helpful in running those plants with its electricity and utility expertise,» according to a White House statement from Secretary of State Marco Rubio and national security adviser Mike Waltz that described the call as «fantastic.» Trump added that «American ownership of those plants could be the best protection for that infrastructure.» Zelenskyy and Trump discussed in general terms the possibility of a ceasefire, according to a senior Ukrainian official who spoke on the condition of anonymity because he wasn't authorized to comment publicly. During the call, there was an emphasis how any ceasefire process would need to be monitored and that the teams still needed to resolve technical issues, said the official, who characterized the call as «a very good conversation, positive, with the jokes.» During the call, Zelenskyy requested additional Patriot defense missile systems. Rubio and Waltz said Trump «agreed to work with him to find what was available, particularly in Europe.»

Kanye West is open about his recent conflict with Kim Kardashian. The rapper used social media to accuse his ex-wife of controlling their children and making decisions without him. His outrage grew after Playboi Carti's request for North West's vocals surfaced online.

Hilaria Baldwin got slammed by her fans online for snapping at her husband Alec Baldwin on the red carpet at the grand opening of Planet Hollywood Times Square opening party they hosted in New York City. The exchange took place on March 17. The video quickly gained traction across social media platforms and received mixed emotions from fans online. It was viewed over 4.5 million times on X and more than 100,000 times on TikTok.

S Jaishankar on Wednesday said nations will continue to use tariffs as they compete for global standing, with the past decade witnessing a greater «weaponisation» of economic measures by governments worldwide. The minister's comments come amid a raging global debate on US President Donald Trump's pledge to levy reciprocal tariffs on many countries, including India, from April 2. «Tariffs, sanctions, I think, whether we would like it or not, they are a reality, countries use them. In fact, if one looks at the last decade, I would say we have seen a much greater weaponisation of pretty much any kind of capability or any kind of economic activity. It could be financial flows, energy supplies or technology,» said Jaishankar, speaking at the 'Commissars and Capitalists: Politics, Business, and New World Order' session at the Raisina Dialogue conference. He was responding to a question on whether trade barriers, tariffs and tech sanctions or restrictions have any place in India's foreign policy. «This is a reality of the world… You are fighting for your comprehensive national power, of which business makes a very important contribution,» he said. «I think today, the lines dividing different domains have eroded. If you see in international relations, I think it's a less restrained culture today than it was a decade ago,» he said, adding, «This is a reality of the world. You fight for your business, because you are fighting for your employment; you are fighting for your comprehensive national power, of which business makes a very important contribution.»

Natasa Stankovic, who among all this has sparked curiosity among fans with her latest social media activity

Jimmy Uso might be headed for a new tag team with seven-time champion Damian Priest. Recently, Priest shared a photograph with Jimmy on social media, hinting towards a possible collaboration between the two of them in upcoming events of WWE.

Aaryan Shukla, the 14-year-old 'human calculator', the teenager took to social media to reveal the secret behind his talent. «Thank you very much Sir. I am a Mental Calculator (Human Calculator). The technique is called „Flash Anzan“ where you have to process the numbers flashing on the screen at lightning speed. The base is Abacus. While I have been training for last 8 years to achieve this. Thanks!» said Aaryan Shukla in reply to Anand Mahindra.

'Badalna padega, saahab… warna kuch badal nahi payega!' — Swades 'Koi bhi desh perfect nahi hota, usse behtar banana padta hai!' — Rang De Basanti Are Indian businesses truly giving back to society, or are they merely ticking a regulatory box? Why do most large Indian companies spend their CSR budgets on projects that reflect the personal interests of their promoter families? And could strategic tax breaks make even the hardest-nosed corporations more generous and genuine towards social causes? In 2022-23, nearly 24,500 companies contributed around ₹30,000 cr to CSR, with most funds directed towards education and healthcare. Maharashtra and Karnataka were the top two beneficiary states, likely due to the concentration of large corporate headquarters in Maharashtra.

Elon Musk’s social network X has raised close to $1 billion in new equity from investors in a deal that values the company at roughly $32 billion, according to people with knowledge of the matter — a valuation in line with when Musk took it private in 2022. Musk himself participated in the equity raise, said some of the people, all of whom asked not to be identified discussing private information. The company is considering using some of the proceeds to pay down its remaining debt load, one of the people said. Darsana Capital Partners, which bought some of X’s debt earlier this year, also participated in the equity round, some of the people said.

Liv Morgan, who is the on-screen love interest of Dominik Mysterio, has hinted towards a potential betrayal and ignited break up rumours on social media. This comes after The Judgement Day faced a tough time on this week's Monday Night RAW, when Mysterio's mistake cost Finn Bálor his title shot against Bron Breakker.

The conversation lasted approximately an hour, and Trump indicated that further details would be provided soon. “Just completed a very good telephone call with President Zelenskyy of Ukraine,” Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform. “Much of the discussion was based on the call made yesterday with President Putin in order to align both Russia and Ukraine in terms of their requests and needs. We are very much on track.” Trump also confirmed that Secretary of State Marco Rubio and National Security Adviser Michael Waltz would release a statement outlining the points discussed. On Tuesday, Trump spoke with Putin about a possible partial ceasefire. Putin agreed not to target energy infrastructure but refused to back a full 30-day ceasefire.

Sebi on Wednesday said it has reduced the minimum investment amount for Zero Coupon Zero Principal (ZCZP) instruments on the Social Stock Exchange from Rs 10,000 to Rs 1,000. ZCZP are instruments for donating money to non-profit organizations (NPOs) listed on the SSE. The move aims to enhance retail participation in social impact investments.

Harry Sisson is embroiled in controversy following allegations of manipulative behavior involving multiple women. Harry Sisson has been accused of convincing and luring a dozen nearly women to send their explicit videos on Snapchat. Accusations surfaced online, primarily via X (formerly Twitter), alleging Sisson persuaded nearly a dozen women to send explicit photos via Snapchat, despite claiming to «respect them for more than their bodies.» This revelation has sparked outrage, particularly given Sisson's public advocacy for women's rights. ALSO READ: Harry Sisson Snapchat scandal: This TikTok influencer and Biden fan lured women to share explicit videos

social media platform X over the recent incident of AI chatbot Grok using Hindi slang and abuses and will be examining the issue, according to sources. The ministry will look into the matter and the factors that led to the use of abusive language, they said. «We are in touch, we are talking to them (X) to find out why it is happening and what are the issues. They are engaging with us,» sources said. The IT Ministry is examining the matter, they added. Grok, the powerful AI chatbot on Elon Musk's X, shocked netizens recently with its wild side when its response in Hindi came loaded with abuses and slang after provocation by users. The banter started when an X user requested that Grok provide a list of the «10 best mutuals». After a silence, the user responded with some harsh comments. This prompted Grok to retaliate with an equally casual tone and slur-loaded response.

John Cena, who is all set to face Cody Rhodes at WrestleMania 41, has shared a cryptic post on social media after returning to WWE RAW this week. Ever since his victory at the 2025 Elimination Chamber that earned him a title shot at WWE's biggest annual event, fans had been eagerly waiting for the 16-time world champion to explain his critical actions against Rhodes.