Comedian Samay Raina has once again spoken about the deep scars left by the Kashmir Pandit exodus, this time offering a more personal and detailed account of how it affected his family for generations. Recalling the fear her family had endured, Raina revealed that her maternal grandfather was directly under threat. Raina highlighted how his…
Prime Mover targets Pune for pilot of laser energy transmission system PUNE: A Kashmir-based deep-tech startup is looking to bring futuristic, wire-free power solutions to Pune, positioning the city as a potential early adopter of its laser-based energy delivery technology. Prime Mover, which has developed a system to convert laser beams into usable electrical power,…
Veteran actor Anupam Kher weighed in on the ongoing debate about labeling cinema as propaganda, saying that ultimately the audience decides what works. At the 2026 Delhi International Film Festival, the actor pointed out that the success of films like Dhurandhar: The Revenge reflects genuine public choice, not manipulation. Veteran actor Anupam Kher He appreciated…
Filmmaker Vasanthabalan has criticized the latest films. He pointed out that films like ‘Kashmir Files’ and ‘Dhurandhar’ spread hatred in a planned manner. Vasanthabalan believes that cinema should unite people, not divide them. Director Vetri Maaran also made indirect comments against hate politics in the films. The debate highlights the responsibility of filmmakers to shape…
Amazing footage leaked from a Srinagar stage set has fans in awe as Kartik Aaryan and Sreeleela are hard at work in Anurag Basu’s upcoming film. Caught in intimate moments between shots, the pair bring a spark of chemistry against the breathtaking backdrop of Kashmir, which looks set to play a pivotal role in the…
Koneru Humpy (photo by Lennart Ootes/FIDE). New Delhi: In a move that has sent shockwaves through the international chess community, India’s veteran Grandmaster (GM) and World No. 5 Conero Hampi has now officially withdrawn from the FIDE Women’s Candidates Tournament in Cyprus. Citing a “level 3” travel advisory and rising tensions in the Middle East,…