Joe Biden and Donald Trump have led tributes to former US president and Nobel Peace Prize winner Jimmy Carter, who has died aged 100. Carter, who lived longer than any president in history, died on Sunday afternoon at his home in Plains, Georgia. Biden described his fellow Democrat as “a man of principle, faith and […]
Mann ki Baat: Modi calls for annihilating hatred, announces Constitution website
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the upcoming Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj will bolster the mantra of Maha Kumbh of unity Prime minister Narendra Modi has given a clarion call for unity and brotherhood in the country in his final Mann ki Baat episode of the year, and urged people to “annihilate the feeling of […]
Indian workers slowly replacing Palestinians in Israeli construction industry
16,000 laborers have come to Israel from India in the last year, but analysts say it still does not make up the shortfall caused when most Palestinians were barred after Oct. 7 Wearing a safety belt, helmet and work boots, Raju Nishad navigates the scaffolding, hammering blocks that will form part of a building in […]
Nagarjuna, Naga Chaitanya and Sobhita Dhulipala express gratitude to PM Modi for honouring Akkineni Nageswara Rao
Naga Chaitanya and Sobhita Dhulipala wrote that praise coming from PM Modi “is truly special”. They also added that they are “immensely grateful”. Actor Nagarjuna expressed his gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for honouring his father, Akkineni Nageswara Rao. Taking to X, Nagarjuna penned a note for the PM’s kind words for his father. His son, […]
A Tribe Called Judah becomes highest-earning Nigerian film
A Nollywood film has smashed box office records, becoming the first Nigerian movie to earn 1bn naira ($1.1m; £900,000) in domestic theatres. A Tribe Called Judah achieved the historic feat in just three weeks. Its creator – Nigerian actor, director and producer Funke Akindele – has thanked her fans for the milestone. “Thank you Lord! […]
‘Mufasa’ Dominates Holiday Box Office with $63.8M, but ‘Sonic 3’ Takes Weekend Lead
Timothée Chalamet’s Bob Dylan biopic, A Complete Unknown, sets records for Searchlight, while the vampire film Nosferatu grosses significant earnings for Focus Features. It looks like there are two Christmas winners. Disney’s Mufasa: The Lion King and Paramount’s Sonic the Hedgehog 3 both get to claim bragging rights to winning the holiday box office crown as a topsy-turvy year […]
Exhuma and The Roundup Among South Korea’s Top-Grossing Films Worldwide in 2024
As the world celebrates the holiday season, here’s a look at the highest-grossing South Korean films of 2024. Korean cinema continues to captivate global audiences in 2024, delivering a variety of compelling stories and showcasing remarkable talent. The year’s top films not only resonated with domestic audiences but also made a significant impact internationally, cementing […]
At the Movies: The Western Lens on Russian Characters and Culture
Although major cinema festivals worldwide have excluded films made by Russian directors this year, Russia is far from absent from movie theaters in the West. Foreign filmmakers have continued to explore the Russian context, incorporating Russian characters and themes into their films. These portrayals range from depictions of villainous figures to brilliant, complex characters. Some […]
Taliban Imposes Ban on Female Employment in NGOs, Threatens Closures
The Taliban has announced that all international and domestic nonprofit organizations employing women in Afghanistan will be shut down. The Taliban has declared that it will shut down all national and international nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) in Afghanistan that employ women. This announcement marks a significant escalation in the regime’s ongoing crackdown on women’s rights. The […]
Bollywood Star Anushka Sharma Enjoys a Warm Moment with Nitish Kumar Reddy’s Family in Australia
Nitish Kumar Reddy captured the spotlight with his debut international century against Australia on Day 3 of the Boxing Day Test. Nitish Kumar Reddy stole the spotlight on Day 3 of the Boxing Day Test with his first-ever international century against Australia. The emotional moment was made even more poignant as his father, Mutyala Reddy, […]