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With pride and enthusiasm, Sunny Deol and his son Karan have voiced their admiration for Bobby Deol's electrifying presence in his latest film, 'Bandar,' which is dropping its teaser on June 5. Sporting a funky disco vibe, Bobby is making waves as he steps back into the lead role after nearly two decades. Read on to know more in detail.

Trisha Krishnan, a leading South Indian actress, began her on-screen journey at 18 in Falguni Pathak's hit music video 'Meri Chunar Ud Ud Jaye'. Initially aspiring for a career in criminal psychology, her captivating presence in the video paved the way for a successful acting career.

Gallery Dotwalk's new exhibition, 'The Architecture of the Void,' showcases modern Indian artists' works on paper, highlighting their exploration of form, memory, and identity post-Independence. The exhibition traces the 'line' as a unifying element, revealing diverse artistic responses to a nation redefining itself and connecting historical fragility with contemporary relevance.

India beat Canada 3-1 in their Thomas Cup opener after recovering from Lakshya Sen’s loss to Victor Lai. Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty levelled the tie, before Ayush Shetty and the pair of Hariharan Amsakarunan and M R Arjun sealed victory. Kidambi Srikanth was set for a dead rubber, while the women’s team next face Denmark.

Ajoy Kar's classic Bengali film, Saat Pake Badha, is set for a historic screening at the 48th Moscow International Film Festival. The restored 1963 film, which previously earned Suchitra Sen an international acting award, will be shown in the Out-of-Competition section. This marks a significant return for the cinematic milestone, celebrated for its compelling narrative and enduring relevance.

A new study offers hope for Indian farmers facing climate change. Scientists have discovered how plants regulate water loss. This breakthrough could lead to crops that better withstand drought. The research, involving a scientist from Bengal, may help improve food security in drought-prone regions. Efforts are underway to apply these findings to maize cultivation.

The Orissa High Court awarded Rs 5 lakh compensation to a 47-year-old man, deeming prolonged litigation caused irreparable injustice after his railway job claim became infructuous due to age. The court ruled that monetary relief was deserved as the man was not responsible for the delay in adjudication, emphasizing the need to undo injustice caused by systemic delay.

India have named balanced squads for the Thomas and Uber Cup in Denmark, blending experience with young talent. Lakshya Sen leads the men’s team, which retains its 2022-winning core, while PV Sindhu and Unnati Hooda headline the women’s side. New and returning players add depth. Selections were based on rankings and team needs, with officials confident the mix can deliver strong results.

Three weeks into a military campaign against Iran, President Trump faces congressional scrutiny over strategy and funding. Lawmakers demand clear objectives as 13 US service members have been killed. Trump is considering winding down operations, but the War Powers Act necessitates a clear exit strategy or authorization after 45 days.

India's sporting elite converges in Lucknow for the Times of India Sports Awards, honouring a decade of excellence and the past year's achievements. The prestigious event, attended by legends and led by a distinguished jury, celebrates athletes across over 45 categories, including a significant focus on para-sports, recognizing outstanding performances and emerging talents who have made the nation proud.

Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner has changed his stance on a controversial tattoo. He now states he no longer apologizes for the symbol, which resembled a Nazi emblem. Platner claims Jewish leaders understood his explanation after he shared his story. He previously said he got the tattoo in Croatia while inebriated and did not know its Nazi connection.

A former defense intelligence official claims the U.S. government possesses extensive UFO evidence, including satellite imagery of non-manmade craft. This comes as President Trump ordered the release of related files, though agencies are scrambling with no clear timeline. The expert anticipates some compelling data but doubts confirmation of alien contact.

Despite India's rich intellectual tradition and early Nobel laureates like Tagore and Raman, the country has experienced long gaps in recognition. Factors like brain drain, limited funding, and an emphasis on publications over long-term innovation hinder the journey from research to global acclaim. The case of Mahatma Gandhi's missed Peace Prize also highlights complexities beyond merit.

The Kerala High Court has dismissed a public interest litigation. The petition requested the state legislative assembly to withdraw proceedings against expelled Congress MLA Rahul Mamkootathil. The House's ethics committee was considering a complaint against Mamkootathil. The court stated it cannot direct the Speaker on internal assembly proceedings. Mamkootathil faces separate sexual assault cases and is currently on bail.

Former DHS chief Kristi Noem faced removal after refusing to deny an alleged affair with aide Corey Lewandowski during a House hearing. This followed a controversy over $220 million in ads featuring Noem, which President Trump claimed he never approved. Sources indicate the hearing's 'brutal' exchange was the final catalyst for her dismissal.

As India preps for Holi 2026 on March 4, Ajay Devgn shared a hilarious Golmaal 3 throwback. Johnny Lever's Bhoola confuses Holi for Diwali, asking, “Kab hai Holi?” Ajay captioned: “Aaj holi hai ya diwali?” From the 2010 Rohit Shetty comedy starring Ajay, Kareena, and more—perfect midweek laughs ahead of his 'Dhamaal 4'.

Sen acknowledged that CM Mamata Banerjee's efforts in handing him over land records went well, but added that there is still "no reason for the controversy to subside anytime soon" as those who want to throw him out of his home have "much larger political motives". Sen also said that he is happy that Banerjee noticed the chasm between what is being said on the land issue and what really is, and that he is looking forward to settling the issue through talks. Banerjee also gifted Sen a bouquet from a local market, a photo of Rabindranath Tagore, and one of her books.

The 46th Kolkata International Book Fair ended on a high note at the Salt Lake Central Park fair ground on Sunday, breaking all previous footfall and book sales records.

The indie-darling plays a cop, a role originally offered to Tabu, in Ghajini director's next.

The state government is planning to build green fireworks manufacturing clusters in different parts of Bengal. These clusters will facilitate the manufacturing of green fireworks in compliance with the state’s noise norms of a 90-decibel limit (dB).

Leading educationists, intellectuals, authors and musicians have condemned Visva-Bharati’s action against Nobel laureate Amartya Sen and term-ed it unfathomable and deplorable.

Human trafficking is a crime against humanity that involves the exploitation of someone for their labor or sexual exploitation. In Jharkhand, law enforcement agencies face multiple challenges in the fight against human trafficking, including a large number of labor population here. Justice Ananda Sen of the Jharkhand High Court spoke at the statelevel colloquium on human trafficking at Judicial Academy and stated that human trafficking is a crime against humanity that victims are not only physically traumatized but they also suffer acute mental agony. He stated that the biggest challenge before law enforcement agencies is to gather correct information at the right time to track and rescue the victims and also deal with the perpetrators of the crime. The agencies usually face the uphill task of identifying the victims if they are sent off to other states and countries. Justice Sen said most victims are unaware of their rights so the legal service authority should come to their aid. Once the perpetrators of the crime are identified, the role of the judiciary is to ensure fair trial. In a survey of 30 trafficked persons in Khunti and Ranchi districts, all except one was trafficked by people known to them. A situation like this is a challenge as victims turn hostile to save their kin. During the technical session, former IPS officer PM Nair Si

The Bengaluru Prakash Padukone Badminton Academy (PPBA) has roped in Olympian Anup Sridhar to assist Commonwealth Games Champion Lakshya Sen during a busy badminton season which begins next few weeks. The PPBA has shortlisted Anup to assist Lakshya and he will accompany Lakshya for three big tournaments starting with the Malaysia Open Super 1000 Event. It will be followed by the India Open Super Series and the Indonesia Masters. The PPBA is trying to figure out how Anup will gel with Lakshya and if it works out, they will sign a longterm contract that will see the Bengalurean joining as Lakshya's personal coach till the Paris Olympics next year. PPBA Director and Chief Coach U Vimal Kumar told TOI that Sridhar's chance to train Lakshya came after PPBA shortlisted a few accomplished players for the role after the departure of Korean Coach Yong Sung Yoo last August. Earlier, the young star from Almora had short training stints with top European coaches including Morten Frost and Peter Gadei. Jan O Jorgensen was keen to join but couldnt commit himself to being a fulltime coach as his wife is a professional handball player. Vittinghus