Thiruvananthapuram: The fallout from the Justice K Hema Committee report on harassment and abuse in Malayalam cinema industry intensified on Monday as more female actors stepped forward with disturbing accounts of mistreatment at the hands of their male counterparts, further inflaming Kerala’s political and cultural landscape. While actress Minu Muneer, who has appeared in a … Read more
Every conflict that generates public attention triggers speculation about what might happen next. Some offer doom scenarios; others use scaremongering as a diplomatic tactic in the hope that presenting policymakers in the international community with worst-case scenarios will spur those leaders into action. After the latest escalation between Hezbollah and Israel, there is a tendency … Read more
David Wolstencroft, creator and writer I still have the notepad where I first doodled an idea about MI5 spies. I pitched it to the production company Kudos, which made documentaries: they didn’t have a drama department but the idea appealed. What producer doesn’t secretly want to make James Bond? Channel 4 and ITV said no, … Read more
BBC Mark Underdown, from Blaina, recently moved from England and says Wales’ recycling means he no longer has to use his black bin at all Homes in Wales have the highest average number of bins in the UK, research shows, with some residents branding them ugly and dangerous. The country is currently second in the … Read more
66% of Indians are planning grand pre-wedding festivities to mark wedding milestone Goa tops the list of spots for Indian couples seeking a sun-soaked wedding celebration, followed by Dubai for its glitz Skyscanner also collaborated with WeddingWire India, to explore this growing trend in India, with WeddingWire revealing a 13% YoY growth in destination weddings … Read more
“When I’m on stage, it’s a fucking Rema party – make some noise!” The crowd obliged as the Nigerian singer strode across the Wireless festival stage. Midway through his set, Rema brought on two of his compatriots, Shallipopi and Zerry DL, to perform their hit, Benin Boys. Over the annual two-day extravaganza, held last month … Read more
Ah, International Dog Day—our annual excuse to spoil our furry best friends rotten and bask in their unconditional love. Every August 26, people around the globe celebrate this wonderful occasion by showering their canine companions with treats, belly rubs, and maybe a little too much of the good stuff. It’s the one day of the … Read more
It takes a mammoth effort by today’s leading football managers not to have their personalities bent out of shape by the money and power all around them. Sven-Göran Eriksson refused to yield. He was the last to be guided as much by the pleasure principle as tactical ideas. Eriksson died as he lived: as his … Read more
As ‘Stree 2’ continues to perform exceptionally well at the box office, Rajkummar Rao’s journey in the film industry stands out as a testament to his remarkable talent and his ability to connect with audiences through authentic, unforgettable performances. This latest success adds another chapter to a career already marked by standout roles in films … Read more
The German chancellor, Olaf Scholz, has promised tougher weapons laws and swifter enforcement of deportation rules in response to the deadly mass stabbing in the western city of Solingen, as the far right seized on public outrage in the run-up to key state elections. Scholz laid a single white rose at the scene of Friday … Read more