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Highlights Kareena Kapoor says films like Daayra make her think deeply about how she raises her sons, Taimur and Jeh. The actor wants boys to grow up kinder, more emotionally open and unafraid to cry. She revealed that one scene in Daayra left her disturbed while also becoming one of her favorite scenes. Kareena Kapoor has opened up about how Daayra made her reflect on raising her two sons, Taimur and Jeh, and the kind of men she hopes they will become. Speaking at the trailer launch of the upco

4G-connected charging case means Plaud One can record without a smartphone or Wi-Fi Up to 30 hours of recordings can be stored using the charging case $249.99 price tag comes with $200 of Plaud AI credits, but ongoing AI features can require a subscription Plaud is taking another shot at making AI hardware useful with a pair of earbuds that can record, transcribe and summarize conversations without being connected to a smartphone. The Plaud One Explorer Edition combines wireless earbuds with a c

AS THE death toll surges, UK families have moved to Nepal in search of their missing relatives. The death toll from the floods in Nepal and Tibet has risen to at least 475, with several hundred people missing, including 537 tourists. Among the British nationals reported missing are a 13-year-old girl and 14-year-old boy. On Friday, Nepalese authorities released a list of the names of all known missing tourists, 33 of which are British nationals. Fishtail Tours and Travels confirmed Leena Bector,

Highlights Toxic s BookMyShow rating was reportedly no longer visible after the film received negative audience reactions. Social media users have alleged that the move was part of a PR strategy to suppress poor ratings. There is currently no confirmation that Yash, his PR team or the films makers were behind the alleged removal. Yashs Toxic may have opened strongly at the box office, but its audience reception has become a growing talking point online. The Geetu Mohandas-directed action thrille

Highlights Kangana Ranaut and Baba Ramdev have become embroiled in a public war of words following her Generation Gutter remarks. Ranaut has now accused Ramdev of crossing every boundary of decency and told him not to give her character lessons. The actor-turned-politician also brought up the controversies surrounding Ramdev and Patanjali in her response. Kangana Ranauts latest clash with Baba Ramdev can be traced back to her comments about protesters at Jantar Mantar. The BJP MP used the phrase

Highlights: PM2.5 was linked to 8.82 million cancer cases from 2000 to 2020. The study examined 109 million cancer cases across 952 locations. PM2.5 was associated with higher risks of several cancers beyond lung cancer. Women showed higher attributable risks for most cancers. Researchers say the findings underline the need for stronger air quality policies. Air pollution is often discussed in terms of coughing, breathing difficulties and lung disease. A new global study suggests its impact may

Highlights Actor Jang Dong Yoon is set to marry actress Kim Seung Yun in October. The couple reportedly kept their relationship private for years, with even close friends unaware they were dating. The pair first met while working on the 2019 K-drama The Tale of Nokdu . Jang Dong Yoon is preparing to get married, but the actor's relationship has been kept so private that the announcement came as a surprise even to people close to him. According to an exclusive report from Osen, Jang will marry ac

Around 1,500 Unite union members at Arriva North London are striking for four days from Tuesday over unbearable cab temperatures. Drivers say their compartments can hit 40C, and have reported heatstroke, fatigue and near misses because of the heat. More than 40 bus routes across the capital will be affected, with ten more strike days planned up to mid-October if the row is not settled. London bus drivers are walking off the job this week, and the reason comes down to something most commuters hav

Highlights Pranay Reddy Vanga has made fresh claims about Deepika Padukone's exit from Spirit . He alleged that remuneration, scheduling and other disagreements were behind the casting change. The producer also alleged that details discussed privately about the film were leaked. Deepika Padukone 's exit from Sandeep Reddy Vanga's Spirit has taken a fresh turn after producer Pranay Reddy Vanga made new claims about the circumstances surrounding her departure. The actress had originally been linke

Highlights Sonam Kapoor wore an all-black anarkali with a hand-embroidered Pichwai-inspired dupatta. The intricate drape was crafted on a tussar georgette base with resham and kasab detailing. Heritage jewellery, a bejewelled clutch and pointed pumps completed the look. Sonam Kapoor has once again made a case for Indian craftsmanship , this time with a look that brought together traditional art, classic silhouettes and elaborate jewellery. The actress stepped out for a jewellery brand event in a

Twenty-nine US states are seeking up to $200 billion in damages from Meta. The case could force changes to features including recommendations, notifications and infinite scrolling. Meta denies the allegations and says the states financial demands are disproportionate. Meta is facing one of its biggest challenges yet over a question that could affect the future of Facebook and Instagram: were the platforms designed to keep young users coming back? A coalition of 29 US states has brought the compa

Highlights Premalu has disappeared from JioHotstar just as the trailer for its Hindi remake Prem Keetanu was released. Fans have questioned why the Malayalam hit was removed ahead of the remakes October theatrical release. The remakes trailer has already faced criticism from viewers who compared it unfavourably with the original. There is something particularly awkward about launching a remake while the film it is based on has suddenly become harder to watch. That is exactly what has happened wi

Highlights Disney has confirmed release dates for several major theatrical titles across 2028 and 2029. Ryan Goslings Ghost Rider will arrive in cinemas on 28 July 2028. The slate also includes X-Men , Tangled , Black Panther 3 , Incredibles 3 and Coco 2 . Disney has given audiences a clearer picture of its upcoming theatrical plans, locking in dates for a string of major releases stretching into 2029. Among the biggest announcements is Ryan Gosling s Ghost Rider , which now has a confirmed cine

Highlights Niu Lai , a crude animation made by a two-person team, has become an unlikely Chinese box office hit. The film initially made just 842 before online mockery turned it into a viral sensation. Its latest box office has passed 1.6 million, putting the tiny production alongside major blockbusters. A crude animated film about a calf and a skylark has gone from being mocked online to becoming one of the most unlikely box office stories of the year. Niu Lai , translated as The Cow is Coming

Highlights Kalyani Priyadarshan has joined Ranveer Singh in Pralay , which has begun filming in Mumbai The post-apocalyptic zombie thriller is being directed by Jai Mehta and is planned on a large scale Producer Hansal Mehta says the film is an original story developed around Jai Mehtas vision Kalyani Priyadarshan is moving from the fantasy world of Lokah into a very different kind of cinematic universe. The actor has joined Ranveer Singh in Pralay , an ambitious post-apocalyptic zombie thriller

Highlights: Arsenal are in talks with Bayer Leverkusen over a possible deal for England defender Jarell Quansah. Quansah made Thomas Tuchel's World Cup squad as a right-back option this summer, chosen ahead of Trent Alexander-Arnold. Leverkusen paid Liverpool 30m for Quansah last July and are reportedly reluctant to sell, with four years left on his contract and a Liverpool buy-back clause still attached. Jarell Quansah at a glance Age 23 (born 29 January 2003) Position Centre-back, right of a b

Highlights Taylor Swift stepped out in London for a girls night at Annabels The appearance comes after her honeymoon with Travis Kelce Swift debuted a noticeably shorter hairstyle She wore a lilac floral mini dress with her signature red lip Taylor Swift has resurfaced in London following her honeymoon with Travis Kelce, stepping out for a girls night at private members club Annabels. The singer caught attention with a noticeably shorter hairstyle, wearing her hair sleek and straight for the nig

Highlights Nicole Kidman has reflected on her marriage to Tom Cruise in a new Vogue interview The actor said their relationship felt completely natural when they fell in love Kidman recalled being 22 or 23 when she married the Hollywood star She also opened up about the media scrutiny surrounding her two divorces Nicole Kidman has looked back on her marriage to Tom Cruise, recalling how quickly their relationship became serious and how natural it felt to her at the time. In a new interview with

UK FIREFIGHTERS were under significant pressure as they battled multiple wildfires amid soaring temperatures and drought conditions, the head of the National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) said on Friday. Images showed scorched fields and burnt-out homes in Stourbridge in central England, where residents were evacuated and people were treated for smoke inhalation after a fire spread on Thursday, the UKs hottest day of the year so far. Three firefighters were hospitalised while fighting the blaze sou

Searches for UK homes with air conditioning have risen 104 per cent this summer. 87 per cent of people say keeping a home cool is important when choosing their next property. Around 4 million UK homes now have air conditioning, double the figure from three years ago. British homebuyers have been trained to look for the same things: a good location, decent schools, easy transport links and enough space, for years. Now there is another question creeping into the property search: how hot does the h

Highlights Suriya and Mamitha Baiju bring an easy charm to an unconventional romance The film avoids turning its age gap and surrogacy into predictable sources of conflict The first half balances comedy, romance and family drama effectively The second half becomes more emotional, stretched and predictable There is something refreshing about a family film that does not turn every difference between its central characters into a problem. Vishwanath And Sons finds much of its charm in the unusual p

Highlights Gunil is leaving Xdinary Heroes after JYP Entertainment agreed to terminate his exclusive contract His departure follows an online post alleging that he repeatedly insulted fans The band will continue as a five-member group following the exit Xdinary Heroes have been hit by a major line-up change after drummer Gunil announced his departure from the band amid controversy over allegations that he insulted fans. JYP Entertainment confirmed on Thursday that Gunil would leave the group and

Frasers Group has bought Harvey Nichols out of administration for an undisclosed sum. Four UK stores could be rebranded as House of Fraser or Flannels. The Knightsbridge and Edinburgh stores are expected to remain under the Harvey Nichols name. Harvey Nichols has been rescued from administration by Mike Ashley's Frasers Group, but the deal could mark the beginning of a very different future for one of Britain's best-known luxury department stores. Frasers bought the chain on August 13, the same

Highlights The Moon will cover up to 96 per cent of the Sun over the UK this evening, with maximum eclipse around 7.12pm BST from London. Certified ISO 12312-2 eclipse glasses are the only safe way to look directly at it but a cereal box pinhole viewer works just as well, and takes minutes to build. The eclipse isn't visible from India this time, since it falls during India's night-time hours but it is visible from the UK, which means the traditional Hindu Sutak Kaal observance (where practise

Israel has proposed a roughly 700 km pipeline linking Saudi Arabia to Eilat. The route could connect to an existing 254 km pipeline from Eilat to Ashkelon. The idea could reduce reliance on Hormuz, but it is not yet an agreed Saudi-Israel project. Saudi Arabia and other Gulf oil producers are looking for ways to keep their exports moving when the region's main shipping routes become dangerous. One idea now being pushed by Israel is a new Saudi-to-Israel oil pipeline that could eventually allow G

Highlights Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Russell Crowe will star in the sci-fi action thriller Bluefly . The story follows a mission to recover a mysterious aircraft that has crashed deep in the Congo. Predators director Nimrd Antal will direct the film, with filming set to begin later this year in Australia's Gold Coast. An aircraft that was never supposed to exist becomes the centre of a dangerous mission in Bluefly , the upcoming sci-fi action thriller starring Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Russell C

Most teenagers would opt out of a UK government plan to impose social media curfews on older teenagers, according to a poll published Friday (7). Plans to introduce an overnight social media curfew for children aged 16 and 17 were unveiled by the UK government in mid-July under prime minister Andy Burnham's predecessor, Keir Starmer. The curfew would supplement a social media ban on under-16s announced by Starmer in June, covering sites including Snapchat, TikTok, YouTube, Instagram and Facebook

Highlights Brittany Snow has joined the cast of The Housemaid's Secret . The psychological thriller is the direct sequel to 2025's The Housemaid , which earned around $400 million worldwide. Sydney Sweeney, Michele Morrone, director Paul Feig and screenwriter Rebecca Sonnenshine are all returning. After the surprise success of The Housemaid , its sequel is continuing to build an even bigger ensemble. Brittany Snow has signed on for The Housemaid's Secret , joining Sydney Sweeney in the follow-up

BYD says the new Denza Z9S can travel up to 1,100 km on a full charge. The flagship model starts at around 35,000 ($47,100) in China. The claimed range is based on China's CLTC testing cycle, which typically produces higher figures than other global standards. Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD has unveiled what it says is its longest-range electric car yet, with the new Denza Z9S claiming a maximum driving range of 1,100 km (683 miles) on a single charge. The four-door electric saloon, priced f

Apple has launched a fresh legal challenge against the UK government's demand for access to encrypted user data. The dispute centres on whether authorities can require Apple to create access to protected iCloud information. Privacy groups warn the outcome could have wider implications for digital security and user privacy. Apple has launched a fresh legal challenge against the UK government over its attempt to gain access to encrypted iCloud data, setting the stage for a court battle that could