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  • Kangana Ranaut: Bollywood’s Disconnect and the Rise of South Cinema

    Kangana Ranaut: Bollywood’s Disconnect and the Rise of South Cinema

    Kangana Ranaut has shared her thoughts on why South Indian movies are doing better at the box office than Bollywood films. She believes one big reason is that many Hindi movies have lost touch with real life.

    In an interview at Agenda Aaj Tak, Kangana was asked why films like Allu Arjun’s “Pushpa” are so popular. She stated, “I don’t think we should only call Bollywood mainstream.” She thinks all Indian films should be seen as part of one big industry that appeals to everyone.

    Kangana explained that Allu Arjun’s role in “Pushpa” as a daily wage worker connects with people. “Bollywood actors live in a bubble,” she said, adding that they often ignore reality. Instead of focusing on real people, many in Bollywood are more interested in having perfect bodies, glamorous scenes, and catchy songs.

    She argued that Bollywood movies often rely on flashy images rather than real-life struggles. According to her, if they took a reality check, they could create better films.

    The “Pushpa” films have been a huge success. The first movie, “Pushpa: The Rise,” released in 2021, made over ₹136 crore in Telugu and an extra ₹106 crore for its Hindi version, making it Allu Arjun’s most successful film. The sequel, “Pushpa 2: The Rule,” continues the story of Pushpa Raj, showing his rise from a daily wage worker to running a smuggling operation. Rashmika Mandanna plays his supportive wife, Srivalli, while Fahadh Faasil portrays the determined police officer Bhanwar Singh Shekawat who wants to take down Pushpa.

  • Iranian Singer Faces Legal Troubles for Defying Hijab Laws

    Iranian Singer Faces Legal Troubles for Defying Hijab Laws

    An Iranian singer named Parastoo Ahmadi is in trouble for performing at an online concert without wearing a hijab, which goes against Iran’s strict dress rules. The country’s legal system is now looking into this issue because they believe she broke laws regarding clothing and religion.

    Parastoo held her concert on YouTube on Wednesday, where she wore a long black dress with bare shoulders and no headscarf. The concert took place in a beautiful old building in Iran, without any audience, and she was with her four musicians.

    Before the show started, she shared a message saying, “I am Parastoo, the girl who cannot stay quiet and brings music for my beloved country. Listen to my voice and dream of a free nation.” One of the songs she sang referenced the protests that followed the death of Mahsa Amini, who died after being arrested by the morality police.

    After the concert, the Iranian judiciary announced that they are taking action against Parastoo and her team. Since the Islamic Revolution in 1979, women in Iran have been required to wear hijabs in public, and it’s also illegal for them to sing in public places.

    Making matters more serious, a new law will soon be in effect that could punish women harshly for not following hijab rules. According to Amnesty International, some women could even face severe punishments under this new law.

  • Taylor Swift Surprises Young Fan with Dyson Airwrap Before Birthday!

    Taylor Swift Surprises Young Fan with Dyson Airwrap Before Birthday!

    A touching video shows Taylor Swift surprising a young fan with a $600 Dyson Airwrap just before her 35th birthday. Swift visited Children’s Mercy Kansas City hospital, where she met with staff and patients. During her visit, a girl mentioned to Swift that she wanted a Dyson Airwrap for Christmas. The video posted on X captures the moment the girl receives the gift sent by Swift. Along with the gift, Taylor left a note saying, “in case Santa doesn’t come through. Love, Taylor Swift.”

    When the girl opened the gift and saw the Airwrap, she couldn’t believe it! She looked around in shock while everyone around cheered. “No way!” one person exclaimed from the camera.

    Before her birthday celebration on December 13, Swift spent special time at the hospital. She also met a patient named Rylie and an 11-year-old fan named Baylee, to whom she gave a signed copy of her ‘Eras Tour Book.’ Baylee’s mom shared on social media that it was a wonderful surprise!

    During her visit, Swift also talked about her boyfriend, Travis Kelce. A young patient told her, “I like Travis now,” and Swift responded, “Yes, me too… that’s an absolute yes on that one.”

    Sources reveal that Kelce has been planning sweet surprises for Taylor’s birthday and Christmas for months, making sure to pick out thoughtful gifts ahead of time.

  • Understanding the Youngest Chess Champion: Gukesh or Ponomariov?

    Understanding the Youngest Chess Champion: Gukesh or Ponomariov?

    Many people think D Gukesh is the youngest chess world champion, but that’s not entirely true. Let’s break it down: D Gukesh is the youngest undisputed FIDE world champion.

    What does “undisputed” mean? Well, from 1993 to 2006, the chess world was a bit confusing. During this time, there were two world champions. One was recognized by FIDE, and the other was announced by a group that left FIDE. This happened when Gary Kasparov, a famous chess player, split from FIDE to start his own organization, the Professional Chess Association.

    David Levy, a well-known chess player and author, explained that since 1993, there were two titles: one was “real” and the other “phoney.” Kasparov defended his title against the best players, while FIDE held its own championship, but it didn’t always feature the strongest players.

    In 2002, Ruslan Ponomariov from Ukraine won a tournament organized by FIDE when he was just 18. That made him the FIDE world champion, but because there were two champions at the time, his title wasn’t recognized as “the real one.” Gukesh, on the other hand, became the world champion at 18 years and six months, making him officially the youngest undisputed champion.

    So, where is Ponomariov now? He still plays chess and competes in high-level tournaments. He was once ranked in the top 20 players in the world until the early 2010s, and he even streams chess games online today.

    The confusion about the two titles ended in 2006 when Vladimir Kramnik, the classical champion, and Veselin Topalov, the FIDE champion, played against each other to create one undisputed world champion.

    So, is Gukesh the youngest world champion? Yes, officially, he is, since Ponomariov’s title was not undisputed.

  • Tigress RVT 03 Gives Birth to Healthy Cub in Rajasthan’s Tiger Reserve!

    Tigress RVT 03 Gives Birth to Healthy Cub in Rajasthan’s Tiger Reserve!

    In Jaipur, a tigress named RVT 03 gave birth to a healthy cub on Friday in the Ramgarh Vishdhari Tiger Reserve, located in Bundi district, Rajasthan. This is great news for the area’s tiger population, as confirmed by an official on Saturday. They spotted the tigress and her newborn cub on a camera set in the reserve.

    The staff at the sanctuary is keeping a close eye on both the mother and her cub to ensure they are safe and healthy, part of ongoing efforts to protect wildlife in the region. PK Upadhyay, the chief wildlife warden, expressed that the birth of this cub is a positive sign for the tiger population, which plays an important role in the sanctuary’s efforts to protect animals.

    Currently, the reserve is home to four adult tigers and three cubs. In November, the forest department moved a 3-year-old male tiger from Sariska Tiger Reserve back into the Ramgarh Vishdhari Tiger Reserve after he had wandered into Haryana in August.

  • Yoon Suk Yeol Impeached: Martial Law Sparks Outcry in South Korea

    Yoon Suk Yeol Impeached: Martial Law Sparks Outcry in South Korea

    Yoon Suk Yeol, the president of South Korea, quickly moved up the political ladder from being a public prosecutor to the country’s leader in just a few years. However, his presidency has been marked by many scandals, and recently, he declared martial law, pushing the nation into a crisis. This move only lasted a few hours, as widespread protests forced him to backtrack. Now, a large majority of South Koreans want him out, and lawmakers voted on Saturday to impeach him.

    Yoon is now the third president in South Korea’s history to be impeached by parliament. If the Constitutional Court agrees with the decision, he will be the second president to be removed from office. He has said he will fight back to keep his position and has accused the opposition of working with the country’s enemies.

    Born during a military dictatorship in 1960, Yoon became well-known as a public prosecutor who fought corruption. He helped impeach Park Geun-hye, South Korea’s first female president, for abuse of power in 2016. In 2019, he also indicted a senior aide from the administration of Park’s successor, Moon Jae-in.

    Yoon won the presidency in March 2022, but his popularity has been low, especially among women. Scandals and poor handling of situations like the 2022 Halloween crowd crush, which killed over 150 people, have hurt his reputation. People blame him for rising food prices, a weak economy, and limiting free speech. His wife also faced controversy when she was caught accepting a designer handbag as a gift, which Yoon defended.

    As president, Yoon has taken a tough approach to North Korea and has tried to strengthen ties with the United States. He even surprised President Biden by singing at the White House. However, his efforts to improve relations with Japan have faced backlash from many South Koreans.

    Since the opposition Democratic Party gained control in parliament, Yoon’s influence has weakened. Recently, he declared martial law, claiming it was necessary to deal with legislative problems. Experts criticized this move, saying it was unreasonable to impose martial law when there was no war or emergency situation.

  • Tragic Death of Atul Subhash: The Truth Behind the Family Dispute

    Tragic Death of Atul Subhash: The Truth Behind the Family Dispute

    The Bengaluru City Police have filed a case against Nikita and her family (including her mother Nisha, brother Anurag, and uncle Sushil Singhania) after Subhash’s brother made a complaint. They are accused of helping Subhash commit suicide and other crimes. A police team tried to give Nikita a notice to appear for questioning about her husband Atul’s death. But when they went to their house in Jaunpur, Uttar Pradesh, it was locked, and neighbors said the family had left.

    Police Commissioner B. Dayananda mentioned that they are actively investigating the case and are determined to find justice. The notice specifically called for Nikita and did not mention her family members, even though they were named in the complaint. As the officers arrived, no one was at home.

    Subhash had left a suicide note and a video blaming his wife, her family, and a judge for his problems. He felt overwhelmed by the many legal issues he was facing, often having to travel between Bengaluru and Jaunpur. His father, Pawan Kumar, said that Subhash often complained that the court did not follow the law, and he felt trapped by the situation.

    In July 2024, a family court ordered Subhash to pay Rs 40,000 every month for his child, which was a lot considering he earned Rs 84,000 a month. His lawyer explained that this money was only for the child and not for Nikita, who could support herself.

    Nikita’s uncle Sushil dismissed the allegations, saying they were not true. He stated that Nikita will answer all claims when she returns. Nikita’s lawyer, Vijay Mishra, questioned why Subhash would take such drastic action and called for a thorough investigation.

    Nikita and Atul married in 2019 but began to have problems by 2021. Nikita had accused Subhash and his family of dowry harassment, which is a serious allegation. There is much debate about how this law can be misused.

    Pawan Kumar, Subhash’s father, expressed disappointment with the legal system. He said that Subhash believed in justice but felt crushed under the pressure. As the investigation continues, Subhash’s family wants justice and is looking for answers. They hope this tragic event will lead to discussions on how marital disputes are handled in court systems.

  • Han Duck-soo Becomes Acting President of South Korea Amid Crisis

    Han Duck-soo Becomes Acting President of South Korea Amid Crisis

    Han Duck-soo is the new acting president of South Korea after the impeachment of Yoon Suk Yeol. Yoon is now suspended because he tried to impose martial law, and the law says that the prime minister, Han, must take over during this time. Han is experienced and respected, having worked in many important government jobs for over 30 years, and he has a strong background in economics from Harvard.

    He has worked with both conservative and liberal presidents, making him a unique choice who is above party politics. Han faces several difficult tasks: keeping the government running during this big political crisis, handling threats from North Korea, and dealing with slowing economic growth. There are also concerns about criminal investigations into his involvement in Yoon’s martial law decision.

    Han has previously served as prime minister and held several roles, including ambassador to the U.S. and finance minister. He helped negotiate the important U.S.-South Korea Free Trade Agreement and speaks fluent English. Yoon chose Han for his skills, saying that Han is the right person to lead and coordinate the Cabinet.

    Han’s time as acting president may last for several months while the Constitutional Court decides the future of Yoon’s presidency. If Yoon is removed, a new presidential election must happen within 60 days, during which Han will stay on. However, Han faces a complaint from the opposition, which could affect his position.

    In South Korea, the Constitution doesn’t clearly say how much power the prime minister has while acting as president. Many experts believe the prime minister can only do what is necessary to keep the government running, while others argue he can exercise full presidential powers.

  • Farmers Face Tear Gas in Ongoing March to Delhi for MSP Rights”

    Farmers Face Tear Gas in Ongoing March to Delhi for MSP Rights”

    On Saturday, farmers trying to march to Delhi faced tear gas and water cannons from security forces at the Shambhu border, which connects Punjab and Haryana. A group of 101 farmers began walking from their protest camp around noon. However, as they got closer to the barricades set up by Haryana security, they were stopped.

    Some farmers were hurt by the tear gas and were taken to a nearby hospital in ambulances waiting at the site. Before this, Ambala’s Deputy Commissioner Parth Gupta and Superintendent of Police S.S. Bhoria spoke with the farmers for over 30 minutes. They asked the farmers to get permission from Delhi’s authorities before continuing their march, but the farmers insisted on moving forward and asked the security forces to let them go.

    The farmers want a legal guarantee for the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for their crops and have raised other concerns. This was the third time they tried to get to Delhi. They had previously attempted to march on December 6 and December 8, but were stopped each time.

    The farmers are protesting under the banners of Samyukta Kisan Morcha (Non-Political) and Kisan Mazdoor Morcha. They are calling for a guarantee on MSP and want the government to talk to them about their issues. The Ambala district administration has imposed restrictions under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), which prevents gatherings of five or more people. The police have stated that the farmers can only march to Delhi with permission from the Delhi administration.

  • Salman Khan Calls Out Vivian Dsena in Bigg Boss 18: What Happened?

    Salman Khan Calls Out Vivian Dsena in Bigg Boss 18: What Happened?

    Vivian Dsena’s fans are really enjoying his time on the reality show Bigg Boss 18. However, host Salman Khan doesn’t seem to be very impressed. In a recent promo for the upcoming weekend episode, Salman calls out Vivian for blending in with the other contestants and not sharing his thoughts or feelings enough.

    In the video, Salman tells Vivian, “You never confront anyone. There haven’t been any real issues for you in this house. The only thing people will remember about you is Vivian and his coffee.” This means that Salman thinks Vivian hasn’t made a strong enough impact in the show.

    Salman also says that viewers don’t feel the need for Vivian in the show anymore, as he hasn’t shown his “hero” side. His friends Shilpa Shirodkar and Karan Veer Mehra, who were in the promo too, looked amused by Salman’s comments.

    Bigg Boss 18 this year has a theme of time called “Time Ka Taandav,” which means there will be plenty of surprises and twists in the game. During the show, Vivian has been shown making friends with Shilpa, Avinash Mishra, and Eisha Singh, but he rarely gets into fights.

    This weekend, Salman will also talk to other contestants including Avinash, Eisha, and Karan about their close relationships and try to understand what’s going on between them