Rajinikanth’s blockbuster ‘Padayappa’ continues to hold a special place in Tamil cinema, with fans still hoping to see the superstar return as the iconic character. However, a sequel that was once discussed never moved forward. Director KS Ravikumar has now explained why Rajinikanth decided against the story he had developed for ‘Padayappa 2.’ The filmmaker…
India’s forex reserves fall $1.27 billion as gold holdings slide NEW DELHI: India’s foreign exchange reserves fell by $1.269 billion to $719.748 billion in the week ended October 23. The decline was primarily driven by a fall in the value of gold holdings, according to the latest data released by the Reserve Bank of India…
A quiet road in southern Illinois has an unusual distinction: it disappears from the traffic map twice a year, leaving snakes, frogs and turtles to cross without the threat of passing cars. Known as Snake Road, the route runs through the Shawnee National Forest between LaRue Swamp and the LaRue-Pine Hills limestone bluffs. National Geographic’s…
General:Here is a day with forward motion Sagittarius. Jupiter, Sagittariuss ruler supports learning, love and wise risk-taking while Mars adds energy so Sagittarius will not feel like sitting idle for long.Students, in particular, may feel more interested in their studies. That matters because real progress begins when curiosity wakes up. If you’ve been postponing revision,…
Shashthi Shraddh will be observed on 1 October 2026, which is the sixth day of Pitru Paksha. Families will conduct rituals to honor ancestors who passed away on Shashthi tithi. The rituals traditionally include offerings of tarpan, which can be performed by male family members or daughters. It is important to observe specific timings and…
Yash’s ‘Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups’ is now well into its third week in theatres. The film has slowed down considerably as it continues its theatrical run. However, despite the drop in daily footfalls, the Geetu Mohandas-directed film continues to add to its overall box office tally. The latest phase of its run is…
Pete Hegseth, Defence Secretary, US. US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has announced plans to cut the number of generals and admirals in the US military by 20 per cent, while unveiling a new four-star command focused on autonomous and robotic warfare.According to news agency AP, Hegseth made the announcements during his “State of the Force”…
The screen time given to Malayalam superstar Mohanlal in Rajinikanth’s latest release ‘Jailer 2’ led to fan discussions that his scenes were reportedly removed from the final cut. Now, action director Chethan has responded to a fan’s query about whether Mohanlal performed the climax car scene himself or used a body double.The discussion began under…
Police said the shooting began after two men got into an argument, apparently over a parking space. (AP) A 12-year-old girl was killed after being caught in the crossfire between two men who allegedly opened fire during an argument over a parking space at a Baltimore park where a youth football game was being played.Officers…
IPL – Sunrisers Hyderabad v Royal Challengers Bengaluru – Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, Hyderabad, India – May 22, 2026. Abhishek Sharma celebrates after reaching his half century. NEW DELHI: The Indian Premier League (IPL) retentions and releases discussions are underway across franchises as the deadline approaches, with Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) opener Abhishek Sharma emerging…
