Prime Video’s ‘Stolen’ has gained global recognition for its compelling narrative and performances. From film festival acclaim to a worldwide release on Prime Video, the movie is finally receiving its due. Abhishek Banerjee, Karan Tejpal (director), and Gaurav Dhingra (producer) discussed the making of ‘Stolen’, the film’s delayed release, industry support, and more. Abhishek Banerjee reflects on his role in ‘Stolen’, which differed from his previous intense roles. He says that he didn’t focus on conveying anything beyond what the script offered. He contrasted this with commercially designed films, where audience reactions to jokes or punchlines are carefully considered. In…
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Gatka, the traditional martial art, has been officially incorporated into the Pythian Cultural Games. Bijender Goel, Chairman of the Pythian Council of India and Founder of the Pythian Games, announced that international Gatka competitions will be held next year in Moscow, featuring teams from various countries. The announcement was made during the inauguration of the 12th National Gatka Championship in New Delhi. Goel expressed support for the World Gatka Federation, Asian Gatka Federation, and National Gatka Association of India (NGAI) to promote the martial art internationally. Shantanu Agrahari, President of the Pythian Council, also spoke at the event, highlighting the…
A shocking incident has come to light in the Rusulpur police station area of Kahalgaon sub-division in Bihar’s Bhagalpur district, where a teacher is accused of fleeing with two minor students from his school. The incident, which occurred on May 27, involves Hariom Yadav, a teacher at Jawaharlal Nehru High School Dhanoura. Two ninth-grade students went missing, prompting their families to file a complaint alleging that Yadav had enticed the girls away. According to the families, Yadav provided the students with mobile phones and maintained constant contact. When one father confronted the student, she revealed that the phone was given…
In a significant move, the Chhattisgarh Police Department has decided to eliminate the use of Urdu-Persian words in its written proceedings. A total of 109 Urdu-Persian words will be replaced with their Hindi equivalents in all official documentation. This decision aims to standardize the language used in police work and is being implemented across all districts. A letter to this effect has been dispatched by the Director General of Police (DGP) to all Superintendents of Police (SPs) in the state.
Gatka, the traditional martial art, has been officially incorporated into the Pythian Cultural Games. Bijender Goel, Chairman of the Pythian Council of India and Founder of the Pythian Games, announced that international Gatka competitions will be held in Moscow next year, featuring teams from various countries. The announcement was made during the inauguration of the 12th National Gatka Championship in New Delhi. Goel expressed support for the World Gatka Federation, Asian Gatka Federation, and National Gatka Association of India (NGAI) to promote the martial art internationally. Shantanu Agrahari, President of the Pythian Council, also addressed the gathering, discussing the vision…
During Day 3 of the World Test Championship (WTC) 2025 Final at Lord’s in London, Australian batter Steve Smith sustained a finger injury while fielding against South Africa. In the 20th over of South Africa’s second innings, Smith attempted to catch a shot from Temba Bavuma but dropped the catch and injured his finger in the process. Sam Konstas replaced Smith as a substitute fielder. South Africa requires 282 runs to win. At the tea break on Day 3, South Africa was 94/2.
Following a military operation targeting Iranian nuclear facilities, Israel has taken measures to protect its citizens and interests abroad. Embassies worldwide are being closed, and Israelis globally have been advised to exercise caution and avoid displaying Jewish or Israeli symbols. Authorities have also stated they will not be providing consular access. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz assured Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of increased security for Jewish and Israeli institutions. Merz also mentioned that Germany is taking precautions to protect German citizens in Israel, Iran, and the surrounding region. IDF spokesperson Brig. Gen. Efi Defferin stated that Israeli forces significantly damaged…
RAIPUR: Relief from the scorching heat is anticipated in Chhattisgarh. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued Red, Orange, and Yellow alerts for several districts in the state. The weather department has warned of thunderstorms, heavy rainfall, and lightning strikes in various parts of the region. Red Alert: Bastar, Narayanpur, Kondagaon, North Bastar Kanker, Dhamtari, and Gariaband are expected to experience thunderstorms, lightning, strong winds, and storms (60-80 kmph). Orange Alert: Sukma, Bijapur, South Bastar Dantewada, Bastar, Narayanpur, Kondagaon, North Bastar Kanker, Dhamtari, Balod, Rajnandgaon, and Gariaband are likely to witness thunderstorms, lightning, sudden strong winds, and storms (40-60 kmph).…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi conveyed India’s concerns and emphasized the need for early restoration of peace and stability in the region during a phone call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Netanyahu briefed Modi on the evolving situation following Israeli air strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities. Netanyahu also spoke with other world leaders, including the German Chancellor and the French President. The Israeli Prime Minister announced a “very successful opening strike” and stated that Israeli forces have significantly damaged the Natanz nuclear site. An IDF spokesman warned of a prolonged operation, as Iran prepares to respond.
With the FIFA World Cup 2026 just a year away, the race to qualify is intensifying globally. While the final list of 48 participating nations is yet to be finalized, several teams have already secured their spots in what promises to be the largest World Cup ever. Hosts Canada, Mexico, and the United States, along with South American powerhouses Argentina and Brazil, have automatically qualified. Several other teams are poised to make their first-ever appearance at the FIFA World Cup 2026: **Potential Debutants for FIFA World Cup 2026:** * Jordan – Qualified * Uzbekistan – Qualified * Cabo Verde *…