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pet cloning after spending 160,000 yuan (approximately US$22,000 or over Rs 19 lakh) to clone her deceased Doberman. According to The Star magazine, while pet cloning is legal in China, it must be carried out by certified companies following strict ethical guidelines. The woman, identified by her surname Xu, resides in Hangzhou, eastern China. She recounted her experience to the mainland media outlet Personage, revealing that she first adopted her Doberman, named Joker, in 2011. Over the years, Joker became more than just a pet—he was a steadfast companion, offering Xu an invaluable sense of security, particularly during the years she lived alone. Joker’s health began to deteriorate as he aged. At nine years old, he was diagnosed with a malignant sarcoma in his neck. Given the risks associated with anesthesia, he underwent surgery without sedation, exhibiting remarkable composure and trust. Xu was deeply moved by his resilience, stating that he endured the pain bravely.

ICC Champions Trophy, the Indian skipper Rohit Sharma said that the future of Indian cricket is in safe hands, with plenty of young talent displaying the hunger, passion and talent needed on international level, reported ICC Cricket. India's winning Champions Trophy campaign witnessed plenty of present-day and future stars like Shubman Gill (188 runs in five matches with a century), Shreyas Iyer (243 runs in five matches with two fifties), Axar Patel (109 runs in five matches with five wickets) and Hardik Pandya (99 runs in four matches and four wickets), KL Rahul (140 runs in five matches at an average of 140.00), Varun Chakravarthy (nine wickets) play a crucial role in team's second successive white-ball title win. Sharma said the way his India side made it undefeated through the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is indicative of their passion and commitment — and it bodes well for the future.

Disney's Snow White live-action remake are now live. The makers also dropped several new posters and a trailer of the latest action-adaptation of the fairy tale to mark the occasion. The film is set to hit theatres across the US later this month. It stars Gal Gadot as the evil queen and Rachel Zelger as the titular character.

Olivia Culpo has announced that she is pregnant with her first child. The 32-year-old shared the joyous news on March 10 while posting a heartwarming video with her husband, NFL star Christian McCaffrey on Instagram. The couple, who married in July 2024, are now preparing to welcome their first child.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. The founder of Chinese artificial-intelligence star DeepSeek has rejected proposals to make quick money from his programs, telling prospective investors that he wants to keep the science-project ethos that brought him global renown. Overwhelmed by millions of users, DeepSeek’s chatbot has frequent service hiccups, and authorities around the world are restricting its use over data-security concerns.

Throughout the match, he stayed laser-focused, reacting passionately to every boundary and wicket, but post-match, he turned into a bit of a poet! During a lively interaction with former cricketer Navjot Singh Sidhu on Star Sports, Gambhir decided to sprinkle some shayari into the celebration.

ICC Champions Trophy 2025 against New Zealand on Sunday, India's stalwart batter Virat Kohli shared his thoughts on the title win and said that he is happy as the team was able to play as a unit. In the final, it was Rohit Sharma who led the way. In the semi-final, it was Virat Kohli with the bat and Mohammed Shami with the ball, among others. India won five straight games to claim the Champions Trophy 2025, and in each of those contests, a handful of their star players shone brightly. Those contributions led to another title-yielding run in a major ICC event.

Stylised as a free-spirited character with a bohemian vibe, 'Ruh' is the female avatar of a pop star or an 'A-Pop' star, as their makers would like to describe the genre. A-Pop refers to a harmonious mix of Artificial Intelligence (AI) with human interventions to create music. It could mean lyrics penned by a human being sung by an AI-driven 'singer', visually an amalgamation of real and AI-generated imageries.

Whether through honest conversations or creative expression, today’s planetary dance pushes us to speak our truths and expand our horizons. Here’s what Horoscope today reveals for every zodiac sign on March 10, 2025, as mentioned in a report by Yours Tango:

Sony has announced the release date for a new Resident Evil film. The movie, based on Capcom's horror video games, will be released in the U.S. on September 18, 2026. Zach Cregger will direct and co-write the script with Shay Hatten.

Can I Get a Witness?? is a new sci-fi film directed by Ann Marie Fleming. The story highlights the impact of extreme policies to protect the environment. The film features Sandra Oh, Keira Jang, and Joel Oulette. It premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival in September 2024 and will be released in Canada and the U.S. soon.

Samantha Ruth Prabhu is battling systemic injustices in showbiz, one day at a time. The ‘Yashoda’ actress, who launched her production house Tralala Moving Pictures in 2023, has revealed that every artiste associated with her maiden venture 'Bangaram' will receive equal pay. This unprecedented move has been widely lauded by her peers, including Kannada actress Ramya and cinematographer Preetha Jayaraman, both of whom commended Samantha for championing fair wages in cinema. During a panel discussion on gender equity in the film industry at the Bengaluru International Film Festival (BIFFES), filmmaker Nandini Reddy, who is directing the project, disclosed that Samantha had personally intervened to eliminate pay discrepancies. This decision marks a significant shift in an industry where wage inequality remains a persistent issue.

Bollywood classic, five decades after its theatrical release. The Hrishikesh Mukherjee directorial, which starred Amitabh Bachchan and Rajesh Khanna in lead roles, quickly became a box-office phenomenon as well as a milestone in Bachchan Sr’s career. 49, years after its release, an old interview of Bachchan is currently going viral. In a 1990 interview with Star Dust, the ‘Agneepath’ star stated that working with Rajesh Khanna played a big part in his rise to stardom. He revealed that after he did the movie, many people came up to him to ask after Rajesh Khanna, who was the reigning superstar at that time. “When Hrishida asked me to work with Rajesh Khanna in Anand, it was a dream come true for me. The hysteria that be evoked was witnessed for the first time in the history of Hindi films. I got famous purely because I was working with Rajesh Khanna. People came and asked me questions like ‘How does he look?’, ‘What does he do?’ So I became very important, thanks to him. I have always had the greatest respect for Kaka," he said.

Vivek Agnihotri is rather disillusioned with current Bollywood. Taking to X on Saturday, the ‘Kashmir Files’ director went on an extensive rant against the sore lack of independent producers and new actors in the industry who are hungry to tell a story and eager to take risks and experiment. He also added that directors who are enthusiastic about making good content have moved on to OTT. “Today, Bollywood has hardly any independent producers. No new producers. No fresh ideas. No innovative distribution or marketing strategies. A few years ago, there were a dozen studios — now just two or three remain, and they too are monopolistic and here for reasons other than filmmaking. The passion for cinema has been replaced by corporate greed and agenda-driven content,” he wrote. He elaborated on the challenges confronting the film industry, emphasizing that its very survival hinges on the presence of bankable star-actors. However, he lamented that there is an alarming dearth of promising new talent. When filmmakers seek to cast actors between the ages of 21 and 35, they find themselves at a loss—both male and female actors in this bracket are scarce.

Pamela Bach, once a shining star of the Baywatch era, met a devastating end at the age of 62, leaving behind a legacy of fame, heartbreak, and resilience. The actress was found dead at her Hollywood Hills home on March 5 in what authorities suspect to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound. However, behind the glitz of her once-thriving career lay a life marred by personal struggles, financial woes, and a fading spotlight.

Friends star Matt LeBlanc, the answer is refreshingly simple — absolutely nothing. The actor, who captured hearts worldwide as the lovable Joey Tribbiani, is going viral for his candid confession about his post-Friends life, leaving the internet both envious and inspired. After spending 10 years playing Joey on Friends and two more on its spinoff Joey, LeBlanc had a plan — take one year off to unwind. But that single year stretched into five… maybe six… and the Emmy-nominated actor couldn't have been happier about it. «My favorite thing in the world to do… is nothing,» LeBlanc quipped in a resurfaced TikTok clip that's racking up millions of views. «I'm great at it.»

Mindy Kaling has responded to the online criticism that Meghan Markle has been receiving following the release of her new Netflix series, With Love, Meghan. The Mindy Project star said that she had a great time filming the show, Page Six reported.

Thandel is a 2025 Telugu-language romantic action thriller, crafted by writer-director Chandoo Mondeti. Starring Naga Chaitanya and Sai Pallavi, the film draws inspiration from a real-life 2018 incident, where a fisherman from Srikakulam was captured by Pakistani forces in international waters. Blending intense action with emotional depth, Thandel delivers a gripping narrative that intertwines patriotism, love, and survival. Originally slated for a Sankranthi 2025 release, the film was postponed before hitting theatres on 7 February 2025. Despite receiving mixed reviews from critics, Thandel struck a chord with audiences, raking in over ₹100 crores worldwide. It currently stands as the fourth highest-grossing Telugu film of the year and the eighth highest-grossing Indian film of 2025. Now, Thandel is available for streaming on Netflix. You can watch it for free by subscribing to the OTT platform.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. It is 9.30pm, and there is a patient, gregarious crowd outside the newly opened LICK (Lavonne Ice Cream Kitchen) in Bengaluru’s Indiranagar. Inside, the energy is almost nightclub-like, with peppy music, neon lights, and servers bustling about scooping ice-cream into shiny golden cups and arranging elaborate sundaes.

Another sell-off on Wall Street sent the Nasdaq composite 10% below its record as whiplash over tariffs grows and as AI stars lose more of their shine