This weekend is packed with exciting shows and movies that will get OTT fans cheering! Whether you’re into sci-fi, historical drama, or horror, there’s something for everyone. Check out the top releases so you can pick the perfect watch!
Latest OTT Releases This Weekend
1. Black Mirror Season 7: April 10
Get ready for a brand new season of Black Mirror! This season has six thrilling episodes, featuring stars like Peter Capaldi and Awkwafina. Fans will also be excited to see a follow-up to the famous episode “USS Callister.”
Where to watch: Netflix
2. Chhaava: April 11
Chhaava is a historical movie on Netflix about the life of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, a Maratha king who fought against the Mughals. Starring Vicky Kaushal, this film is a box-office hit that made over Rs 600 crores! Other stars include Rashmika Mandanna and Akshaye Khanna.
Where to watch: Netflix
3. Chhorii 2: April 11
The sequel to Chhorii brings back Sakshi, played by Nushrratt Bharuccha. In this horror movie, Sakshi’s daughter Ishani sees a ghost, and now it’s up to Sakshi to save her by facing her own past. Soha Ali Khan also stars in this chilling tale.
Where to watch: Prime Video
4. Pravinkoodu Shappu: April 11
This fun Malayalam black comedy centers around a quirky murder mystery in a bar. Basil Joseph plays a cop who gets caught up in crazy events filled with laughs and suspense. Perfect for a weekend watch!
Where to watch: Sony LIV
5. Doctor Who Season 2: April 12
Join Ncuti Gatwa as the Fifteenth Doctor in the new season of Doctor Who! This time, he will explore space with his new friend Belinda Chandra (played by Varada Sethu). Millie Gibson also joins the adventure as Ruby Sunday.
Where to watch: JioHotstar
So, what will you watch first this weekend? Get ready for some amazing entertainment!
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Top OTT Releases This Weekend You Don’t Want to Miss!
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U.S.-China Trade War: Tariffs Rise to 125% – Impact on Americans Explained
The trade war between the U.S. and China is getting worse, and it’s starting to hurt American families. President Donald Trump recently announced that tariffs—extra taxes on imports—on Chinese goods will jump from already high rates to an astonishing 125%. This means that American businesses and shoppers will feel the pain in their pockets.
For example, a small business owner used to pay $26,000 in tariffs on his toys imported from China. With the new rate, his bill skyrocketed to an incredible $346,000—a 1,200% increase! A Fox News anchor pointed out that while many think China pays these tariffs, the reality is that it’s Americans who end up footing the bill.
Interestingly, Trump has also paused tariff rates for countries that aren’t retaliating against the U.S. This is a rare move away from his usual tough approach. Tariff rates for these other countries will drop back to a standard 10%. However, Trump shows no sign of backing down on China, as they just retaliated with 84% tariffs on U.S. goods.
China has been trying to team up with other countries against the U.S. and has refused to talk further, promising to “fight to the end” in this trade battle. It looks like the tensions are only going to continue growing.
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Cricket Makes a Comeback at the 2028 Olympics: What to Know!
New Delhi – After 128 years, cricket is coming back to the Olympics! This was announced by the event organizers, and it’s great news for cricket fans. The last time cricket was part of the Olympics was in 1900, during a special match between Great Britain and France, which is now seen as an unofficial Test match.
At the 2028 Los Angeles Games, cricket will be played in the T20 format. Six teams will compete in both men’s and women’s categories. Each team can have a squad of 15 players, making a total of 90 athletes for each gender.
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has 12 full members, including countries like India, Australia, and England, and there are also 94 other countries that are part of the associate members group. The exact rules for how teams will qualify for the cricket event in 2028 are not clear yet. However, the USA is expected to get a spot as the host nation, so only five other teams will qualify through competition.
Cricket is one of five new sports added to the Olympics, along with baseball/softball, flag football, lacrosse (sixes), and squash. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) approved cricket’s return in 2023, making this a historic moment for the sport! -
Tahawwur Rana, 26/11 Attacks Co-Conspirator, Extradited to India for Trial
Tahawwur Hussain Rana, a 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks co-conspirator, is back in India. He is expected to land in New Delhi around 12 noon on Thursday. After arriving, Rana will likely be taken to Tihar Jail, which is a high-security prison.
To ensure safety, security around the Patiala House Court in Delhi has been increased. Police and special forces have been stationed there, and they’re carefully checking everyone entering the area. Tihar Jail officials have also made special arrangements for Rana’s stay in a secure section of the jail.
Indian authorities are preparing for an intense questioning session with Rana. Important officials, including Union Home Minister Amit Shah and National Security Adviser Ajit Doval, met recently to create a security plan for Rana’s arrival. The court proceedings for Rana might be conducted privately due to safety concerns because of the high-profile nature of the case.
Rana has already been questioned multiple times, and officials believe he may try to mislead them during the new investigation, which could be a long process. A special team, including officers from the National Investigation Agency (NIA) and experts in criminology, will question him. Their goal is to expose the key figures behind the attacks.
Rana’s return became official after the US Supreme Court denied his last appeal against extradition. His situation changed from being in US custody to being transported to India. It was reported that the Indian authorities assured the US that Rana’s rights and prison conditions would meet international standards before his extradition was approved.
Now that he is back, Indian agencies want to learn more about connections between the terrorist group Lashkar-e-Taiba and Pakistan’s intelligence services. They hope Rana can provide information about notable leaders linked to the attacks, many of whom are still free in Pakistan.
Tahawwur Rana, 64, is originally from Pakistan but has Canadian citizenship. He is known to be close friends with David Coleman Headley, a key figure behind the Mumbai attacks.
Additionally, India has appointed a special lawyer, Narender Mann, to handle Rana’s trial. His role will include overseeing the case in the NIA Special Courts and ensuring the legal process runs smoothly. -
Trump’s Fury: Investigating Critics and Punishing Law Firms
On Wednesday, President Donald Trump took steps to punish people who have criticized him. He signed two orders telling the Justice Department to look into the actions of Miles Taylor and Chris Krebs, two officials from his first term. These orders may also remove their security clearances.
Trump is unhappy with Taylor and Krebs because they spoke against him. Taylor, who used to work at the Department of Homeland Security, wrote a secret New York Times article in 2018, calling himself part of a “resistance” against Trump’s policies. He later revealed his identity and wrote a book. Trump called Taylor a “traitor” and said that his actions were like “spying.” Taylor replied, saying that speaking out against the government is not illegal.
Krebs was in charge of cybersecurity, but Trump became angry when Krebs said the 2020 election was secure and there was no evidence of fraud. Krebs did not comment but shared a post he made when he left the government, saying he was proud of his work.
Trump has repeatedly claimed he lost the 2020 election because of fraud, despite many facts showing that Joe Biden won fairly. Experts like David Becker found it strange for a president to investigate his own appointees.
Trump also targeted a law firm called Susman Godfrey that represented Dominion Voting Systems in a case against Fox News, which falsely claimed that the election was rigged. Trump’s order restricts the firm’s access to government resources, and the firm vowed to fight this order in court.
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Trump Increases China Tariffs to 125%: What’s Next
US President Donald Trump has increased tariffs on Chinese products to 125%, up from 104%. He announced this on social media, explaining that he is pausing extra tariffs on other countries because they are willing to talk instead of fighting back. Trump criticized China for a “lack of respect.”
In response, China has placed tariffs of 84% on US goods. Since he took office in January, Trump has raised tariffs on China five times.
China has made it clear it won’t back down in this trade war, promising to fight hard. They have also filed a complaint with the World Trade Organization (WTO), accusing Trump of being a bully.
What might China do next? They could limit exports of rare earth minerals used in computers and electric car batteries, as they control a lot of the world’s supply. China might increase tariffs on US agricultural products and high-profile companies like Apple and Tesla, but they want to keep attracting investments.
Beijing could even ban American movies or products to retaliate. A recent editorial in China’s People’s Daily newspaper suggested turning this pressure into a chance to grow their own economy, focusing more on local sales.
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IIT Grad Warns About Gift Card Scam: Stay Safe Online
An IIT graduate, Aaditya Aanand, recently shared an important warning on LinkedIn about a “new scam” trying to trick people. Someone pretended to be him and nearly scammed his colleague, Anupam, out of money by asking him to buy gift cards worth ₹10,000 each.
The scam started when Anupam received an email that looked like it was from Aaditya. It said, “Why haven’t you responded to my last email?” However, Anupam noticed something strange and decided to ask Aaditya directly through WhatsApp.
They soon figured out that it was a scam. The imposter claimed that Aaditya wanted to surprise their team with gift cards and asked Anupam to quickly buy 5-6 cards, promising he would pay him back. Aaditya found it scary that the scammer seemed very convincing and created a sense of urgency.
To help others, Aaditya shared screenshots of the conversation between Anupam and the scammer. He urged everyone to be careful and to spread the word about these types of scams. He wrote, “Please don’t fall for these things. Scammers are everywhere, especially in today’s digital world where privacy feels non-existent.”
If you ever get fake messages, emails, or calls, or if you think you’ve been scammed, you can report it online at the National Cyber Crime Reporting portal: [https://cybercrime.gov.in/](https://cybercrime.gov.in/). You can create an account there using your phone number and email.
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Maryland Man, 23, Found Dead on Bahamas Trip – Family Seeks Justice
A young man from Maryland died while he was on vacation in the Bahamas with his family. Dinari McAlmont, 23, was found dead at a private beach resort just hours after arriving on the island. His mother, Michelle McAlmont, believes he was “beaten to death.”
Dinari was from Bowie, Maryland, and traveled to the Bahamas with his parents on April 4. They were staying at the Atlantis Paradise Island resort. Dinari was last seen having dinner with his family. He went out to get a jacket and explore the resort just before 9 pm, according to reports.
Officials at the resort claimed that Dinari spat on some staff members in a restaurant. After they couldn’t find him, Michelle filed a missing person report since Dinari’s phone wasn’t working. She disagreed with the resort’s story about Dinari.
Search teams found Dinari’s body on the beach on Paradise Island around 5:30 am on April 5. The police are investigating what happened. Michelle saw a photo of her son and said, “He was beaten; he was traumatized.” She described his face as damaged with foam on his teeth and sand in his hair. She believes he was attacked and is asking for justice for her son.
Dinari’s parents are now looking for a lawyer who specializes in international cases. “I expect a complete investigation,” Michelle said. The resort expressed sadness over the event and said they are cooperating with the police investigation.
The US Department of State had warned travelers about safety risks in the Bahamas as more crimes against tourists have been reported recently.
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Unique Olive Ridley Sea Turtles: Ancient Populations Found in Odisha
A long study of Olive Ridley sea turtles, lasting 16 years, has discovered something amazing: the turtles nesting in Odisha, India, are very unique compared to others around the world and are older than those found in South America. These Olive Ridley turtles are the smallest of the sea turtles and usually lay their eggs at Rushikulya and Gahirmatha beaches in Odisha. Rushikulya is one of the biggest places in the world for turtle nesting, alongside beaches in Mexico and Costa Rica.
Just last month, a record-breaking 1.3 million Olive Ridley turtles laid their eggs at these beaches in Odisha, beating the old record of 1.15 million from 2023. Between March 20 and March 27, around 200,000 turtles returned to Rushikulya to nest.
The study, called “Monitoring Sea Turtles in India 2008-2024,” was done by the Wildlife Institute of India (WII), based in Dehradun, and the Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB). It was published by the Indian Institute of Science and Dakhin Foundation in Bengaluru. Scientists looked at the genetics of sea turtles along India’s coast and nearby islands. They found that the turtles in the Indian Ocean, especially on India’s eastern coast, are the oldest populations of Olive Ridleys. In contrast, the turtles in the Atlantic and Pacific oceans separated from the Indian Ocean turtles only about 300,000 to 400,000 years ago.
Earlier, people thought that about 3 million years ago, when the Panama Isthmus appeared, it separated the Olive Ridley turtles into two groups: one in the Atlantic and one in the Pacific. They believed that the oldest Olive Ridley turtles should be found in Central America. However, this new study shows that the first Olive Ridley turtles actually survived in the Indian Ocean and were only found in the Atlantic and Pacific later on.
The study also mentioned that as global temperatures rise, sea turtle populations could become more female. For example, over the past 15 years, researchers monitored the temperatures of turtle nests and the ratio of baby turtles by gender at Rushikulya, India’s largest nesting site. They found that around 71% of the hatchlings in Rushikulya were female on average. Some years had even more female hatchlings because of higher temperatures.
Shanker, a scientist at the Indian Institute of Science and Dakhin Foundation, said they are still trying to understand why mass nesting, called arribada, doesn’t happen every year. “We need more data over 15 to 20 years to find a pattern,” he explained. It’s still a mystery why these turtles all come together to nest and what stops them in certain years.
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Sanju Samson Fined Rs 24 Lakh for Slow Over-Rate in IPL 2025
Rajasthan Royals captain, Sanju Samson, has been fined a big amount of Rs 24 lakh because his team played too slowly during their IPL 2025 match against the Gujarat Titans at the Narenda Modi Stadium on Wednesday. The Royals were trying to chase a tough target of 218 runs but ended up getting all out for just 159 runs in only 19.2 overs, losing by 58 runs.
This fine was for a slow over-rate, which means they took too long to complete their bowling. The IPL made an announcement on Thursday saying this was the Royals’ second time this season for the same issue. According to the IPL rules, when this happens the captain gets fined a bigger amount, while other players, including those who played as substitutes, will be fined Rs 6 lakh or 25% of their match fees, whichever is smaller.
After the game, Samson said his team lost control at important moments, and they gave away about 15 to 20 extra runs while bowling. Although the Royals have done well when they bat first, they have struggled when chasing high scores, and Samson acknowledges they need to improve.
Currently, the Gujarat Titans are on top of the table with four wins and one loss. In contrast, the Rajasthan Royals are in seventh place with just two wins and three losses in their first five matches.