Vijay Sethupathi on refusing villainous roles: ‘I was happy to share screen with Shah Rukh Khan, but..’ – Exclusive |

Tamil superstar Vijay Sethupathi has decided against playing villainous roles after his performance in ‘Jawan’ was not well-received by his fans. He expressed happiness sharing screen space with Shah Rukh Khan but stated neither he nor his audience enjoys seeing him in negative characters. Sethupathi also reflected on life beyond cinema and his focus on…

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Why TikTok’s ‘becoming Chinese’ trend has everyone boiling apples, drinking hot water, and romanticising winter wellness

If your For You Page has suddenly swapped dance challenges for steaming mugs, simmering apples, and people whispering about “warm energy”, do not panic. You have not broken the algorithm. You have simply entered your “becoming Chinese” era. TikTok has entered its cosy era This viral TikTok trend is less about identity and more about…

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‘Wonderful gesture’: How Trump reacted to Machado ‘presenting’ her Nobel Peace Prize medal — did he keep it?

US President Donald Trump US President Donald Trump on Thursday praised Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado for presenting him with her Nobel Peace Prize medal, an award she was conferred months ago.In a post after receiving the medal, Trump took to Truth Social, calling Machado a “wonderful woman.” “It was my great honor to…

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Information Omission

India needs to be more open and honest with its people. For that, the Central Information Commission (CIC) and other groups that handle public information have to cooperate Recently, someone asked Indian Railways to explain how they decide ticket prices – like normal fares or Tatkal (last‑minute booking). After waiting two years, CIC said no,…

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Only two Gulf countries announce public holiday for Isra Wal Miraj – Find out which ones | World News

Kuwait and Oman declared January 18 a public holiday to observe the holy Isra Wal Miraj/Representative Image As Isra Wal Miraj approaches, only two Gulf countries, Kuwait and Oman, have announced a public holiday to mark the sacred occasion, highlighting its importance in the Islamic calendar.Kuwait and Oman have declared Friday, January 18, as a…

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Union Budget 2026: What corporate India wants from direct tax reforms

Current provisions permit filing of modified returns following a business reorganisation only where the original return has already been filed before the reorganisation order. By Shaily Gupta and Aanchal Jain As the Union Budget 2026 approaches, expectations are running high across corporate India. This year’s budget assumes added significance as it precedes the implementation of…

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‘Divisive agenda’: India slams Pakistan at UN; responds to ‘unwarranted’ reference to J&K | India News

NEW DELHI: India on Thursday slammed Pakistan at UN for misusing the platform and driving its “divisive agenda” after Islamabad’s envoy raised the issue of Jammu and Kashmir in the General Assembly.Permanent Mission of India to the UN Eldos Mathew Punnoose accused Pakistan of spreading baseless allegations and falsehoods and portray a picture that is…

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How many countries can you visit ‘Visa-Free’ with the world’s strongest passports in 2026?

Passport is among the most important documents required to travel overseas. Also the strength of a passport is crucial in determining how freely citizens can travel globally. Every year, the Henley Passport Index, releases its report of the powerful and strongest passports. The 2026 Henley Passport Index report is out and it shows diplomatic shift,…

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