Chennai: Madras high court on Thursday refused to quash a criminal defamation complaint filed against senior DMK leader and former minister K Ponmudi for his alleged derogatory remarks against Saivism, Vaishnavism, and women.. “The speech was intentionally made on account of his inability to propagate atheist ideology,” the court said.“The speech of the accused reveals…
After wrapping up their Manali schedule, Salman Khan and Nayanthara will begin shooting in Mumbai on June 10 for their yet-untitled film directed by Vamshi Paidipally. The team will film high-octane action sequences in Bandra, while the film’s title announcement is expected within the next two weeks. After wrapping up their schedule in Manali, Salman…
Rescuers assisting Jaslinda Saludin (second from left) after she was found in a forested area in central Malaysia’s Perak state. The rescue of the Malaysian hiker found alive after two weeks missing in the wilderness was hailed as “a miracle” by a friend on June 7, 2026, as authorities ended a massive search that gripped…
NEW DELHI: India will not have a single umpire or technical official at the upcoming FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup, starting on August 15 in the Netherlands and Belgium. It is the first time since the 1998 World Cup in Utrecht that no Indian official has been selected for the tournament. Most of the officials…
The decades-old Cauvery water sharing dispute between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu has political consequences. Whenever tensions rise, the Tamil film industry is one of the first to be impacted. Protests regarding the Cauvery problem have impacted many Tamil films; some screenings have been canceled, some promotions interrupted, some film releases postponed, and theatres closed. Many…
With CM Vijay starrer ‘Jana Nayagan’ all set for its theatrical release on July 23, director H Vinoth has addressed one of the biggest controversies that surrounded the film during production. Rumours had claimed that scenes for the film were secretly shot during an event in Karur using multiple cameras, leading to widespread speculation on…
SS Rajamouli and the team behind ‘Baahubali: The Eternal War’ offered fresh insights into the ambitious animated spinoff at the 2026 Annecy International Animation Film Festival. Joining Rajamouli, was director Ishan Shukla, who spoke about the film, getting the animation right and also shared the inspiration behind the central concept.The CGI spin-off of the blockbuster…
Chennai: Tamil Nadu govt has imposed a three-month ban, with immediate effect, on the transportation of rough stone and its aggregates, including M-sand, metal jelly and other construction material, to the neighbouring states. The ban, however, exempts consignments to Puducherry, including Karaikal.This could adversely affect neighbouring states such as Kerala and Karnataka that are reliant…
Ravi Kishan reveals he faced rejection for 34 years before making it big (Image credits: Instagram) Actor-politician Ravi Kishan has opened up about the struggles that defined the early years of his career, revealing that he spent 34 years facing rejection before finally finding widespread recognition. Speaking on the reality show Alliance, which he is…
Andrew McDonald (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Australia head coach Andrew McDonald has called on the International Cricket Council (ICC) to increase World Cup squad sizes from 15 to 17 players for the 2027 ODI World Cup. His comments come after the ICC introduced a new format that could see finalists play up…