Prakash Jha’s film *Satyagraha*, which recently marked its twelfth anniversary, departs from the director’s earlier political dramas. It’s not a sequel to *Raajneeti*, contrary to some media reports, and draws inspiration from Anna Hazare’s anti-corruption movement. The film’s portrayal of Dwarka Anand (Amitabh Bachchan), affectionately called Dadujee, and his complex relationship with Maanav Raghvendra (Devgn), an NRI-turned-Gandhian-nationalist, mirrors the dynamic between Anna Hazare and Arvind Kejriwal. Jha and his co-writer, Anjum Rajabali, crafted a gripping drama by integrating the themes of Hazare’s movement. The film explores the issue with as little creative violence as possible. Jha’s drama and emotions have…
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Reliance has unveiled a suite of new AI-powered features for the JioHotstar app. These include a new voice assistant named Ria, a real-time dubbing service, a JioLenZ option, and the new MaxView 3.0 feature. These updates aim to provide users with a more interactive and personalized viewing experience.
In the 2025 Caribbean Premier League (CPL), former West Indies cricketer Kieron Pollard has been in fine form with his bat. He’s also been delivering impressive performances with the ball. During the 16th match of the season, he scored an unbeaten 19 runs off 9 balls, including 2 fours and 1 six. He achieved a significant milestone during this match. He has become the second-highest run-scorer in T20 cricket globally. Additionally, he has taken more than 300 wickets. Chris Gayle, a former West Indies legend, is the only player ahead of him in terms of total runs scored.
In a disturbing incident, a Class 9 student at a government residential school in the Shahapur taluk of Karnataka’s Yadgir district gave birth to a baby in the school toilet. The incident occurred on August 27th. According to police reports, the girl was experiencing full-term pregnancy due to sexual assault that occurred approximately nine months prior. Classmates, noticing the girl was in labor, alerted school administrators. Initially, the student was hesitant to disclose details or identify the perpetrator due to stress. Both the student and the baby were admitted to a hospital and are reported to be in stable condition.…
During his two-day visit to Japan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared a bullet train journey with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Saturday. The leaders traveled together to Sendai City. Modi also met with Indian train drivers currently undergoing training at the East Japan Railway Company. Both leaders shared photos of their journey on their respective social media accounts, highlighting the camaraderie of the trip.
The first captaincy task on Bigg Boss 19 proved to be quite entertaining. Fights erupted among the housemates as they vied for the captaincy. Kunika Sadanand and Zeeshan Kadri clashed, with Kunika becoming enraged by Zeeshan breaking her tiles. They both lost their tempers and began yelling at each other. Ashnoor Kaur and Tanya Mittal attempted to resolve their differences by addressing a minor dispute. Tanya initially ordered Ashnoor’s tiles to be broken, which angered Zeeshan. Ashnoor and Tanya agreed to move past their argument and start anew. When Abhishek Bajaj tried to break Kunika’s tiles, Tanya asked him to…
Garena Free Fire Max players can look forward to a fresh batch of redeem codes on August 30, 2025, unlocking a variety of in-game rewards. These rewards include exclusive gun skins, emotes, gloo walls, and various bundles. Free Fire Max, an enhanced version of the original Free Fire, was launched by Garena in 2021. This updated version offers improved gameplay mechanics, enhanced graphics, and expanded maps, along with new game modes, and increased player counts, providing a richer experience. As players progress, they can personalize their characters and weapons, accumulating even more rewards. The game boasts a diverse range of…
In the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2025, Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan’s team defeated the Barbados Royals by 7 wickets. In this match, Trinbago Knight Riders captain Nicholas Pooran and experienced player Colin Munro delivered a sensational batting performance, leading their team to a significant victory. These two players spared no Barbados bowlers, displaying an aggressive game against them all. With this, the Knight Riders secured a hat-trick of wins in CPL 2025, reaching the top of the points table. Batting first in the 16th match of CPL 2025, the Barbados Royals scored 178 runs for the loss of 6…
The popular Mahindra XUV700 SUV is set to receive a facelift, bringing significant updates to its design and features. The SUV, which launched in 2021, has been a consumer favorite, and the company aims to enhance its appeal with this refresh. The upcoming XUV700 facelift is expected to feature a redesigned front grille, sleek LED projector headlamps, a redesigned bumper, and new alloy wheels. The side profile is likely to retain its existing design, including flush door handles. At the rear, expect a new bumper and updated LED lighting. The interior will likely receive a high-tech makeover, including a triple-screen…
In Raigarh, Chhattisgarh, a man fatally attacked a dog owner with an axe following an incident where the dog barked at him. The owner died at the scene. The victim’s uncle intervened to help but was seriously injured in the process. The incident occurred when the victim was walking with his dog, and the assailant was strolling nearby. When the dog barked at the man, a confrontation ensued.