Actor Kartik Aaryan is having a great time shooting his new movie with co-star Sreeleela. He recently shared some cool pictures and videos from his trip to Gangtok and Darjeeling on Instagram.
On Saturday, Kartik posted photos from Darjeeling, where he met some friendly Buddhist monks. In the first few pictures, you can see Kartik sitting with the monks at a table, laughing and chatting. One of the monks even took a selfie with him! In another image, Kartik posed in front of the monks sitting on the floor. The last picture shows him and two friends looking outside a window together.
Kartik wrote, “Annual Baba (monk) conference ❤️. Darjeeling ☕” along with the pictures. He tagged the location, so everyone knew he was in Darjeeling.
Kartik also thanked the people of Gangtok on his Instagram Stories. He shared a video of a huge crowd cheering and dancing in the street. He said, “Thank you Gangtok for the massive love; I will always remember you ❤️🔥.” He even added Coldplay’s hit song “Viva La Vida” in the background and tagged the location as Gangtok, Sikkim.
Kartik has been working on this untitled film directed by Anurag Basu for a while now. Not much is known about the film yet. Besides this project, he’s also got another film called “Tu Meri Main Tera, Main Tera Tu Meri” coming out on February 13, 2026. This movie is a romantic comedy produced by Dharma Productions, but the story details are still secret.
Author: Rasmita Jena
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Kartik Aaryan’s Exciting Trip to Gangtok and Darjeeling Revealed!
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U.S. Revokes All South Sudanese Visas Amid Growing Tensions
On Saturday, Marco Rubio, the Secretary of State, announced that the U.S. will take back all visas from people holding South Sudanese passports. He accused the South Sudan government of not helping the U.S. properly send back its citizens when needed. Rubio said, “Every country must help when someone needs to return home.” He also added that the U.S. will stop giving new visas to South Sudanese citizens to prevent them from coming to the U.S.
Things are not calm in South Sudan right now. The country’s situation is shaky, and fighting between government soldiers and opposition groups has been getting worse. Recently, the UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, warned that South Sudan is on the edge of falling into another civil war. He said the country is facing a major security problem because of increased fighting and political chaos, especially after the government arrested First Vice President Riek Machar last week. -
Kolkata Unveils Its Largest Handmade Telescope for Star Watching!
A group of scientists and astronomy enthusiasts in Kolkata has built a new telescope, the largest one in the city! This impressive 14.5-inch f/5 Dobsonian telescope was officially opened on Saturday in Shyambazar, north Kolkata. Two important figures, Prof. Dhrubajyoti Chattopadhyay, the President of the IASES, and IAS officer Abhijit Mukhopadhyay, inaugurated the telescope.
This telescope is unique because it is handmade and showcases both skill and science. The main part of the telescope is a large parabolic mirror, which was carefully crafted right in Kolkata, according to Dr. Sudipta Sasmal. He is one of the co-founders and an associate professor at IASES.
The telescope is a joint project between the Observational Astronomy Centre (OAC) and the Institute of Astronomy Space and Earth Science (IASES). It will help scientists study bright variable stars, watch for exciting space events like novae or supernovae, and observe planets in detail.
The glass used for the telescope’s mirror came from an old ship porthole from the Kandala shipyard. After shaping and grinding, the mirror was polished and coated in Delhi to make sure it gives excellent views of the night sky.
Biswajit Bose, a member of the OAC, has set up the telescope on his rooftop. He highlighted India’s history of scientific creativity, especially among local researchers who find smart solutions with limited resources.
The creators hope to inspire students and astronomy fans in Kolkata to enjoy watching the sky. Even with the city’s light pollution, Bose’s team successfully took beautiful pictures of space using this new telescope. -
Boycott Walmart: Join the Movement This April!
A group called the People’s Union USA is planning to boycott Walmart for a week, from April 7 to April 14. This has become a trend as people in the U.S. are getting more active about how companies handle issues like fairness and equality.
The People’s Union already organized a boycott against Nestlé and Amazon. Just recently, on February 28, they did a one-day economic blackout that affected many stores, including Walmart. Another blackout is planned for April 18.
The People’s Union USA does not consider itself a political party. They say they are a movement to help people gain control over the economy and the government. Their Walmart boycott will focus on Walmart’s websites, their brand products, health services, delivery services, and more.
In February, Walmart noticed a 5% drop in website visits, but this might be more about how people buy things these days than any specific change.
The People’s Union USA shared their thoughts: “No matter your politics, we can all agree that corporate greed and corruption hurt our country.”
This boycott comes after Walmart lost $22 billion in value recently. CEO Doug McMillon warned that if customers lose trust in Walmart, it could hurt the entire retail industry, especially if the economy keeps getting worse.
They encourage people to shop locally and wait for items if they can’t find them nearby: “We are cutting the cord.”
Some users on X (formerly Twitter) shared their thoughts, with one person saying, “I just did a boycott of Amazon, and now I’m on to the next one: Nestlé and Walmart.” -
Amar Kaushik Reflects on the Success and Challenges of Stree 2
Amar Kaushik, the filmmaker of the successful horror-comedy Stree 2, shared his experiences after the movie’s big success. The film quickly became popular with both fans and critics, making it one of the highest-grossing films of 2024.
In a recent chat with Komal Nahta on his YouTube channel, Game Changers, Amar opened up about how much pressure he felt while making Stree 2. He said, “I worked very hard on this film with a lot of stress. There were many problems, and we completed it quickly. Now, I plan to take it easy for the next 3 to 4 months.” He also noted that people are very excited about his next project and are constantly asking when it will be released. Amar added, “I’m trying not to feel that pressure.”
Amar explained that making a sequel is always tough because people can be very critical. He and his writer, Niren Bhatt, prepared themselves for the challenges. He mentioned that when it came to special effects (VFX), it was hard to manage time. He said, “In the last 2 to 3 months, I didn’t sleep much because there was so much work to do.”
Since Stree 2 has been released, Amar is now catching up on sleep and feeling better.
About Stree 2
Stree 2 is part of Maddock’s horror universe and is a sequel to the 2018 hit Stree. The film is directed by Amar Kaushik and stars Shraddha Kapoor, Rajkummar Rao, Aparshakti Khurana, Abhishek Banerjee, and Pankaj Tripathi. There are also special appearances by Akshay Kumar and Tamannaah Bhatia. Stree 2 earned ₹597.99 crore in India and ₹857.15 crore worldwide. -
Jr NTR Confirms New Projects: Exciting Updates on Upcoming Films!
There’s a lot of buzz about Jr NTR’s upcoming movies. Fans have been guessing if he’d team up with the director of “Jailer,” Nelson Dilipkumar. Jr NTR has hinted that this collaboration is happening! Naga Vamsi will produce the film. Just a few weeks ago, Nelson announced that “Jailer 2” is officially being made.
At a party for his brother-in-law Nithin’s movie, Jr NTR said, “If I say too much about Vamsi, he might get bad luck. Good things have been happening for him. We’ll start something soon, and he’ll tell you all about it.” This movie is expected to be a unique action film and will begin filming in the second half of 2026.
Jr NTR also talked about “Devara 2,” clearing up any doubts. He said he will start working on that film after his current project with Prashanth Neel, whose last film “Salaar” was a big hit. “Devara: Part 1” featured Jr NTR in two roles and included stars like Janhvi Kapoor, Prakash Raj, and Saif Ali Khan.
Besides these projects, Jr NTR will star in “War 2,” directed by Ayan Mukerji, where he might play a villain against Hrithik Roshan. Kiara Advani will also have an important part in this movie, which is set to come out on August 14.
Jr NTR is also busy filming a movie with Prashanth Neel that will hit theaters on January 9, 2026, around Pongal. Fans might get to see the title and first look on May 20.
As for director Nelson Dilipkumar, he is focused on filming “Jailer 2,” with Rajinikanth returning as his character, Muthuvel Pandian. The filming for Jailer 2 began three weeks ago. Nelson also has a new project lined up with actor Dhanush. -
Goyal’s Startup Comments Spark Debate on India’s Growth Potential
On Friday, Indian government minister Piyush Goyal accused the Congress party of misleading young entrepreneurs in India. He said they twisted his words from a recent event called the Startup Mahakumbh. Goyal noticed that most people found his advice helpful, except for some Congress members on social media who were trying to create drama.
At Startup Mahakumbh, he questioned whether India should only become a place for delivery jobs. He mentioned that real entrepreneurship involves more advanced fields like robotics and 3D printing, comparing India’s startups with those in China. Goyal expressed the need for India to compete and strive for higher goals, saying that focusing only on food delivery apps was limiting India’s potential.
His comments received mixed reactions, with some Congress members criticizing him, claiming he revealed the struggles of Indian startups. Overall, Goyal believes young Indians can achieve great things if they aim higher.