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Universal Studios Hollywood Will Reopen Friday, April 16

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Universal Studios Hollywood will reopen April 16 with initial tickets available to California Residents. from Movieweb News https://ift.tt/31ASJwI

India Has Rights Issues, Situation Improving In J&K: US State Department

India has several significant human rights issues, including restrictions on freedom of expression and the press, corruption and tolerance of violations of religious freedom, a report of the US state... from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3ryeg3H

"Doing What He Loves": Sharad Pawar's Daughter Shares Photo From Hospital

Hours after NCP chief Sharad Pawar underwent a surgery at a Mumbai hospital, his daughter Supriya Sule shared a picture from the hospital that shows him reading a newspaper. Ms Sule, 51, thanked all... from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3sFExyt

'Minimum Books, Maximum Revision': Delhi Cop's Mantra For Acing UPSC Exam

Lakshay Pandey aced the UPSC exam in 2018 and became an Indian Police Service (IPS) officer. He is currently posted as an Assistant Commissioner of Police (UT) in Delhi. Now, he wants to share the... from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/2PmXfMP

Janhvi Kapoor to undertake intense preparation for Helen

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Janhvi Kapoor who is currently in the US with her sister Khushi and her half-sister Anshula returns to some heavy-duty preparation her next film  Helen . The film a remake of National award winning Malayalam film  Helen helmed by Mathukutty Xavier, will cast Janhvi as a simple honest charming working-class girl who gets locked in the freezer of a supermarket. The film would require Janhvi to project her fears and physical collapse in below-zero temperature. Janhvi will spend time in isolation and also experience first-hand the trauma of being placed in freezing temperature. Boney Kapoor who produces the film says it’s a challenge for Janhvi to be doing a survivalist drama so early in your career. “If you look fake doing it, the audience will reject the film. Janhvi will have to work really hard to convince the audience of her character’s predicament,” says Boney. The last Indian actor to look fully convincing in a survivalist drama was Janhvi’s Roohi co-star Rajkummar Rao in  Tra

SCOOP: Sooryavanshi unlikely to release on April 30 due to new Covid-19 restrictions; trade experts share their views

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Around 3 weeks ago, Bollywood Hungama was the first one to report that Sooryavanshi , the much awaited action film starring Akshay Kumar and directed by Rohit Shetty, is all set to finally release on April 30, 2021. The exhibitors were informed about this new release date and were told to get ready to screen the first big Bollywood film post the pandemic. A few days later, on March 14, also Rohit Shetty’s birthday, a formal announcement was made by the makers. As expected, it led to frenzy among the trade, exhibitors and fans at large. After all, this is one film that has been hugely awaited by almost everyone since almost a year. Sadly, a lot has changed in the last two weeks with regard to the Covid-19 situation in India. On March 14, the day Sooryavanshi was officially announced for April 30 release, India recorded 26,513 cases. At present, the country sees around 60,000 plus cases daily. In other words, the jump has been extreme. Maharashtra is the biggest hotspot and it shocki

Ajaz Khan might face some serious charges in his recent arrest by the NCB

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Yesterday, Ajaz Khan was arrested by the NCB at the airport after his return to Mumbai from Rajasthan. The actor has alleged connections to the Shadab Batata drug case and is being accused of possessing MDMA. Ajaz Khan is also being accused of being a part of the Batata gang and the drug case involves illegal possession of MDMA worth Rs. 2 crores. The actor has been taken into custody by the Narcotics Control Bureau officials and is being questioned about his connections with the gang. Sameer Wankhede, Zonal director of the Narcotics Control Bureau said that Ajaz Khan might have to face some serious charges with the case. The agency has found some serious connections of the actor to the Shadab Batata case and the actor had been questioned for multiple hours. This is not the first time that Ajaz Khan will be facing charges for possessing drugs. The actor was taken into custody in 2018 for possessing illegal drugs. from Latest Bollywood News | Hindi Movie News | Hindi Cinema News |

Good Friday 2021: Know The Significance And Why Christians Observe It

Good Friday 2021: This year Good Friday is on 2nd April. Good Friday, observed before Easter, is the day on when Christians mark the commemoration of the 'Crucifixion of Jesus Christ'. From historical... from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3u2viIW

Did Call BJP Leader, Leaking Conversation An Offence: Mamata Banerjee

Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday asserted that calling up a former leader of her party who has switched to the BJP is not a crime. The people to be blamed are those who broke faith and leaked... from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3wfJ39e

"India A Bridge In Narrowing Differences At Security Council": UN Envoy

India has "been a bridge" in a polarised UN Security Council, narrowing differences and helping shape the Council's statements, discussions on Afghanistan and Myanmar, pushing for greater meeting of... from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/39uFGBw

EXCLUSIVE: Ramprasad Ki Tehrvi team upset with Pagglait; accuse the makers of plagiarism; director Seema Pahwa calls it a coincidence

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On Friday March 26, a comic-tragedy film, Pagglait , dropped on Netflix and it was met with mostly positive reviews. Starring Sanya Malhotra in the lead along with Shruti Sharma, Sayani Gupta, Raghubir Yadav, Ashutosh Rana, Sheebha Chadha, Jameel Khan, Rajesh Tailang, Chetan Sharma, Aasif Khan, Sharib Hashmi, Meghna Malik and others, it’s about a girl who loses her husband within five months of marriage. While the film got appreciated, some viewers pointed out about its uncanny resemblance to Ramprasad Ki Tehrvi . Directed by actor Seema Pahwa, it told a similar story of a sudden death resulting in a family’s reunion and also a lot of chaos and madness. This ensemble film starred Naseeruddin Shah, Supriya Pathak, Konkona Sen Sharma, Parambrata Chatterjee, Vikrant Massey, Vinay Pathak, Manoj Pahwa, Ninad Kamat, Sadiya Siddiqu, Divya Jagdale, Deepika Amin, Brijendra Kala and Rajendra Gupta. It released theatrically on January 1, 2021 and had its premiere at the Jio MAMI 21st Mumbai Film

Afghanistan Welcomes India's Remarks At "Heart Of Asia" Conference

Afghanistan has welcomed the remarks made by External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar at the ''Heart Of Asia'' conference in Dushanbe on Tuesday. from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3m7pOK7

Two Days On, Forest Fire Continues To Rage At Bandhavgarh National Park

Two days after a massive forest fire broke out at the Bandhavgarh National Park in Madhya Pradesh, efforts are still on to put out the blaze, according to locals. from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/39wqROV

Rs 5 To Enter Market For An Hour - This City's Plan To Avoid Lockdown

In a bid to decongest markest areas amid rising Covid-19 cases, the Nashik administration is charging people to enter a market for an hour. from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3sxQshP

Actor Ajaz Khan Arrested In Mumbai Drugs Case

Actor and former Bigg Boss contestant Ajaz Khan was arrested by the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) today, a day after he was detained for questioning over restricted drugs found at his Mumbai home. He... from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/2OcbRhI

"Actually I Am Shandilya..." Mamata Banerjee Signs Off From Nandigram

As the curtains came down Tuesday night on campaigning for the second phase of the Bengal election, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee played one final card - telling voters she belonged to the 'Shandilya... from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3wdaf8v

No Permit Needed For Vehicles Carrying Oxygen Till September 30

The government on Tuesday said it has extended the exemption from permit requirement for transport vehicles carrying oxygen till September 30, 2021, in view of the COVID-19 pandemic. from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3u7ai3R

India Takes Part In Second Sherpas Meeting Of G7, Guest Countries

Suresh Prabhu, who is India's Sherpa to G-20 and G7, attended the second virtual meeting of Sherpas of Group of Seven (G7) and guest countries on Tuesday. from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/2QRP7EG

2 French Naval Ships Arrive In India On Goodwill Visit

The French Navy's amphibious assault helicopter carrier Tonnerre and frigate Surcouf arrived in Kochi on Tuesday ahead of a mega naval war game involving France and four member nations of the Quad... from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3ftnOLa

Sharad Pawar Doing Well After Operation: Maharashtra Health Minister

NCP chief Sharad Pawar is doing well after an operation, informed Maharashtra Health Minister Rajesh Tope on Tuesday. from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3ub2gam

LIVE Updates: 14 Countries Raise Concerns On Virus Origin Report

The United States led a chorus of concern from a group of nations on Tuesday over a WHO-backed report into the origins of the coronavirus in China, with accusations swirling that Beijing failed to... from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3wdPBoM

Godzilla Vs. Kong Gets Two New NFT Collections from BossLogic & Terra Virtua Ltd.

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Legendary Entertainment launches two new NFT collections for fans and art lovers in celebration of the epic feature film Godzilla Vs. Kong. from Movieweb News https://ift.tt/39wqyUi

The Thinker Speaks in Two New The Suicide Squad TV Spots Shared by James Gunn

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Peter Capaldi talks for the first time in the lasted footage from the horribly beautiful mind of director James Gunn. from Movieweb News https://ift.tt/2PD5kwN

"Like Judas Betrayed Jesus Christ": PM Slams Pinarayi Vijayan Government

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, campaigning in Kerala today for "Metro Man" E Sreedharan, called the ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF) and the opposition Congress-led UDF "only different in name" and... from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/2QFhXI7

BTS strongly condemn the rise in anti-Asian violence, share their experiences with racism

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Global popstars and Grammy-nominated artist BTS has strongly condemned the rise in anti-Asian violence in a lengthy statement. Their statement comes in a few days after the recent tragic Atlanta spa shootings that led to the death of several Asians. BTS further elaborated on their own experience with racism. The statement was released on Tuesday morning in both Korean and English with the hashtags #StopAsianHate and #StopAAPIHate. "We send our deepest condolences to those who have lost their loved ones. We feel grief and anger," the statement read. "We recall moments when we faced discrimination as Asians. We have endured expletives without reason and were mocked for the way we look. We were even asked why Asians spoke in English. We cannot put into words the pain of becoming the subject of hatred and violence for such a reason. Our own experiences are inconsequential compared to the events that have occurred over the past few weeks. But these experiences were enough

In Ship's Refloating At Suez Canal, Note For Indian Crew's "Hard Work"

Up to 25 Indians remain on the MV Ever Given, the container ship that had got stuck in the Suez Channel from March 23 till yesterday, the ship's authorities have said. The crew has been aiding the... from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3m4KyT5

Anand Mahindra To Uddhav Thackeray On Lockdown: 'Poor Are Hit Hardest'

With Maharashtra witnessing a surge in coronavirus cases over the last few weeks, businessman Anand Mahindra on Monday said "the people a lockdown hurts most are the poor, migrant workers and small... from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3m4x5KN

Ex-Goa Assembly Speaker Surendra Sirsat Dies, Chief Minister Pays Tribute

Former Speaker of Goa Assembly Surendra Sirsat has died. Mr Sirsat, 74, had been unwell and was admitted to a private hospital in Mapusa town on Saturday. from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3sAQghQ

Ahead Of PM Modi's Visit, Weapons Recovered In Assam

Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Assam's Kokrajhar, the police have recovered arms and ammunition including three AK 56, three AK 56 magazines, and 157 rounds of bullets in the... from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3m1l8pl

India's Steady Economic Recovery In Doubt As Covid Cases Surge

India's consumption demand and business activity looked steady in February, although chances of a strong recovery appeared doubtful after a sharp surge in virus cases and the increasing risk of... from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/2O47aGy

Ajay Devgn starrer Maidaan director Amit Sharma to resume shoot as he tested negative for COVID-19

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Ajay Devgn starrer Maidaan will feature him as a football coach for the first time in his career and the actor’s film has been in the news since its announcement. While the shooting schedules had to be moved around due to the unforeseen pandemic, the producer Boney Kapoor has managed to move things around effortlessly. Director Amit Sharma had tested positive for COVID-19 earlier this month and had home quarantined himself while following the necessary protocols. As per the latest reports, Amit Sharma has tested negative for Coronavirus and will soon resume the shoot. The director, as per the sources, has been feeling a lot better and even though his diagnosis had left everyone tensed considering the surge, Amit Sharma is eager to resume work. He has been feeling great now and is relieved that he can finally continue to direct the film. For the unversed, Maidaan is based on the legendary football coach Syed Abdul Rahim. Starring Priyamani and Gajraj Rao among the others, Maidaan

I Love Lucy Movie Being the Ricardos Begins Production with Nicole Kidman, Javier Bardem

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Nicole Kidman and Javier Bardem star as real-life couple Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz in Aaron Sorkin's I Love Lucy biopic Being the Ricardos. from Movieweb News https://ift.tt/3suVtHX

Farooq Abdullah Tests Covid Positive, Son Omar Says Family Self-Isolating

National Conference leader Farooq Abdullah has tested positive for COVID-19, his son Omar Abdullah tweeted this morning, adding that the family would self-isolate. from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3w59oGZ

Manipur Withdraws 'No Refuge For Myanmarese' Order: Government Sources

The Manipur government has withdrawn an earlier order against local authorities setting up food and shelter camps for Myanmar citizens entering India due to the ongoing turmoil in the neighbouring... from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/31wSUJu

Cops Attacked As Religious Procession Refused In Maharashtra, 4 Injured

A mob of sword-carrying Sikh protesters broke through barricades at a Gurdwara in Maharashtra's Nanded last evening and attacked policemen, leaving four injured, after the police refused to allow a... from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/31sYtJ7

"Trinamool, BJP Merely Conspirators Now Divided": Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee

The "silence of the graveyard" has engulfed Nandigram and Singur in the past decade, West Bengal's former communist Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee has said on the eve of the state's second... from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/39mfOrt

Watch: Unruly Fans, Chaos At Theatre Showing Pawan Kalyan's Film Trailer

Chaos erupted at the Sangam Sharath theatre in Andhra Pradesh's Visakhapatnam as a large number of fans gathered for the launch of the trailer of actor-turned-politician Pawan Kalyan's movie 'Vakeel... from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3fqw5zy

Babul Supriyo Sparks Controversy After "Slapping" Man In BJP Office

Union minister Babul Supriyo who is contesting the West Bengal assembly election from the Tollygunje constituency, has courted controversy by allegedly slapping a man inside a party office in Kolkata. from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3sE0o9I

S Jaishankar Meets Ashraf Ghani, Discusses Afghan Peace Process

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani on Monday and had a discussion on the Afghan peace process. from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3wa3EvA

Gujarat Chief Minister Weighed Against 85 Kgs Of Silver At Event

Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani was on Monday weighed against 85 kilograms of silver at a function organised in Gandhinagar. from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3fmC3Br

Farmers Celebrate Holi On Protest Sites At Delhi Borders

The farmers protesting against the three contentious farm laws at the Delhi borders - Singhu, Tikri and Ghazipur - on Monday celebrated Holi and Hola Mohalla. from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/2QGJ3yy

90% Of US Adults Will Be Eligible For Vaccine By April 19: White House

Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa chaired a meeting yesterday to discuss ways to deal with the continuous spike in coronavirus cases in Bengaluru. from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3djmZSd

Armie Hammer Loses Last Remaining Role in Billion Dollar Spy Following Assault Accusations

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All studios once in business with Armie Hammer for upcoming films have all cut ties with the actor. from Movieweb News https://ift.tt/3fppcyr

Poll Body Issues Notices To Assam Newspapers Over BJP Advertisement

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has issued notices to eight newspapers of Assam which carried an advertisement of the BJP in the form of a headline claiming that the party will win all 47 seats... from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3wchaik

Godzilla Vs.Kong Gets Review Bombed by Angry SnyderVerse Fans Boycotting Warner Bros.

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Some of Zack Snyder's fan base has decided to boycott Warner Bros. by hitting Godzilla Vs. Kong with bad reviews. from Movieweb News https://ift.tt/3cywEFk

10 Undersung 1990s Thriller Movies Worth Revisiting

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It's time to get stressed with the top 10 thriller movies of the 1990s. from Movieweb News https://ift.tt/3dnEqBs