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Chuck Norris’s last video on Instagram

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Chuck Norris’s last video on Instagram


Chuck Norris’s last video becomes a powerful farewell post:‘ I don’t age. I level up’

Chuck Norris’s last public act was a punchy, sun‑drenched reminder of the warrior spirit that defined his life. Just days before his sudden demise, the action legend marked his 86th birthday with a short video of himself sparring outdoors, summing up his philosophy in one line: “I don’t age. I level up.” The clip, on Instagram, is now being shared as his last message to fans and has become a fitting farewell from the man who spent decades telling audiences he was indestructible.

Chuck Norris on turning 86 and not aging a single day

In the video, Norris can be seen throwing punches at a partner, his movements still sharp and purposeful. In the footage, he says, “I don’t age. I level up,” turning his birthday into a mini‑declaration of resilience rather than a moment of reflection on mortality. The same phrase also opened the caption on his final social‑media post, where he added, “I’m 86 today! Nothing like some playful action on a sunny day to make you feel young.” Expanding on that upbeat tone, he wrote, “I’m grateful for another year, good health and the chance to keep doing what I love.” He went on, “Thank you all for being the best fans in the world. Your support through the years has meant more to me than you’ll ever know.” Those lines, posted roughly a week before his family announced his passing, now read like a quiet goodbye from a man who had long blurred the line between on‑screen myth and real‑life discipline. His family later confirmed that Norris had suddenly passed away on Thursday, March 19, in Hawaii, at the age of 86, surrounded by loved ones. They asked for privacy and did not disclose the exact cause, but the final video has given fans a small, human glimpse of the star as he actually wanted to be seen: still in motion, still smiling, and still fighting to stay young.


IPL 2026: Lockie Ferguson to miss first seven games for Punjab Kings

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IPL 2026: Lockie Ferguson to miss first seven games for Punjab Kings



IPL 2026: Lockie Ferguson to miss first seven games for Punjab Kings

New Zealand fast bowler Lockie Ferguson will miss the first seven league games for his IPL franchise Punjab Kings to spend time at home following the birth of his first child.

Ferguson had taken a paternity league midway into the T20 World Cup before rejoining New Zealand for the Super 8 stage.

The pacer could only play four games for Punjab Kings last season due to a hamstring injury. Last season, the team reached its first final since 2014.
“He is not available for the first seven games,” an IPL source told PTI.

Ahead of the third T20 against South Africa in Auckland, Ferguson spoke about the time off from the IPL.

“Just had a wee son, trying to spend as much time as I can at home and help the wife out. I`ll have a few weeks off after this, before sort of heading to the later stages of the IPL and away for the winter,” he said.

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Minecraft Movie: Kirsten Dunst joins sequel as Alex

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Minecraft Movie: Kirsten Dunst joins sequel as Alex



Minecraft Movie: Kirsten Dunst joins sequel as Alex

Actor Kirsten Dunst has officially joined the upcoming sequel to `A Minecraft Movie`, taking on the role of Alex after previously expressing her desire to be part of the franchise, according to People.

Dunst, 43, shared the news on Instagram, calling the opportunity a “dream come true.” Her character, Alex, was teased in a post-credits scene of the first film. In the original movie, the character was voiced by Saturday Night Live alum Kate McKinnon, according to People.

“My dream came true,” she wrote.

 
 
 
 
 
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The sequel will also see the return of the original cast, including Jason Momoa, Jack Black and Danielle Brooks.

A Minecraft Movie, which premiered in April 2025, turned out to be a major box office success, earning nearly USD 1 billion worldwide. The film is based on the globally popular video game franchise, according to People.

In an earlier interview, Dunst had said she was keen to join the sequel, citing her children`s love for the film and her interest in being part of a commercially successful project.

“Maybe I can just make a movie where I don`t lose money?” she had remarked, referring to her recent project Roofman, which had a modest budget, according to People.

Director Jared Hess is returning to direct A Minecraft Movie 2 from a script by Hess & Chris Galletta, reported Deadline.

The movie is set to hit theatres on July 23, 2027. 

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Dhurandhar 2 box office: Ranveer Singh`s sequel crosses Rs 100 crore on day 1

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Dhurandhar 2 box office: Ranveer Singh`s sequel crosses Rs 100 crore on day 1



Dhurandhar 2 box office: Ranveer Singh`s sequel crosses Rs 100 crore on day 1

Ranveer Singh`s much-awaited espionage drama Dhurandhar 2 has raked up a storm at the box office. The film opened with an enormous number at the box office, sweeping a clean century on its very first day. Seems like roadblocks like delays and cancellations of shows couldn`t stop the film as it stormed past the Rs 100 crore mark. 

Dhurandhar 2 crosses Rs 100 crore mark on day 1

As per trade trackers, the Aditya Dhar-directorial has minted Rs 102.55 crore on the opening day, with the Hindi version contributing a lion`s share of Rs 99.10 crore. Interestingly, the first instalment, Dhurandhar, which became the all-time highest grosser in Hindi, had opened with Rs 27 crore at the box office when it released in December 2025. This implies that Dhurandhar 2 made almost four times more than Dhurandhar on its opening day.

On the other hand, Kannada and Malayalam versions, which couldn`t run paid previews due to technical issues and non-availability of content, collected Rs 0.8 crore and Rs 0.9 crore, respectively. The Tamil version of the film earned Rs 1.16 crore from 958 shows in India, while Telugu collected Rs 2.12 crore. 

Ahead of its release on March 19, the Ranveer Singh-starrer had paid previews across cities in India on March 18. As per reports, the film earned Rs 43 crore from 12,735 paid preview shows that day despite cancellations.

Dhurandhar 2 breaks records

What makes the accomplishment stand apart is that Dhurandhar: The Revenge has managed to leave several recent blockbusters behind. It has surpassed the opening day numbers of films like Jawan (Rs 75 crore), Pathaan (Rs 57 crore), Stree 2 (Rs 54 crore) and Animal (Rs 64 crore) in the Hindi market, thus establishing itself as one of the biggest openers for Bollywood.

Across Indian releases, the film now holds the second-highest opening ever, behind Pushpa 2: The Rule, which holds the numero uno position with Rs 175–179 crore. In fact, when compared with the Hindi version of Pushpa 2, Dhurandhar 2 has surpassed it on Day 1. Pushpa 2 reportedly earned Rs 70.30 crore in the Hindi, while Dhurandhar 2 has minted Rs 99 crore.


‘I had lost around 7 kg’: Shreyas Iyer recalls ‘severe’ experience before IPL 2026 | Cricket News

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‘I had lost around 7 kg’: Shreyas Iyer recalls ‘severe’ experience before IPL 2026 | Cricket News


'I had lost around 7 kg': Shreyas Iyer recalls 'severe' experience before IPL 2026
India’s Shreyas Iyer (PTI Photo/Atul Yadav)

NEW DELHI: Ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season, batter Shreyas Iyer opened up about a tough phase in his career after suffering a serious spleen injury during the Australia tour. The injury forced him into hospital and led to significant weight loss. “It’s always challenging to come back after an injury. I had lost around 7 kg due to the injury, it was a severe one. Thankfully, I was back in good shape after two months. But gaining those 7 kg back took a lot of effort. I enjoy challenges, and that was one I had to overcome. I’m glad I came through that phase and am back representing my team, and also having represented India in the previous series. I feel proud of myself,” Iyer told reporters in the pre-season press conference.

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Despite the setback, Iyer worked hard to regain his fitness and return to competitive cricket. He resumed playing as Mumbai’s captain in domestic cricket and had mixed results afterwards, including a modest ODI series against New Zealand. Still, his focus remained on improving and leading from the front. Speaking again about his recovery, he said, “It is always challenging to come back after an injury. I had lost around seven kilos, and it took a lot of effort to gain that weight back. But I love challenges. I am glad I overcame that part of my life, and I am back here proudly representing the team.” Now leading Punjab Kings, Iyer is fully focused on winning the IPL trophy. “Expectations are high, which is fun. I love the challenge. But the important thing is that whenever we step in, we have to win. My eye is on the trophy,” he added. He emphasised team bonding off the field, saying, “This is the period where we live as a family for two months,” and highlighted how spending time together helps performance.Teammate Arshdeep Singh echoed the positive energy, saying, “When you feel the pressure, it is a privilege.”

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Russia's school propaganda was highlighted by Oscar-winning film – but does it work?

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Russia's school propaganda was  highlighted by Oscar-winning film – but does it work?



The messages are clear: the full-scale invasion is a defensive war and patriotism means unquestionable loyalty.


Mahesh Babu reviews Dhurandhar 2 as ‘standing ovation worthy, explosion’; Jr NTR lauds Ranveer Singh-Akshaye Khanna

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Mahesh Babu reviews Dhurandhar 2 as ‘standing ovation worthy, explosion’; Jr NTR lauds Ranveer Singh-Akshaye Khanna


Apart from shaking up the box office, raking in record-breaking collections and giving the audience a crazy adrenaline rush, Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar gave the Indian film industry a reason to come together. Actors, filmmakers and fans from across the country collectively came together to laud the Ranveer Singh and Akshaye Khanna-starrer. Well, the sequel Dhurandhar The Revenge, which arrived in theatres this week, seems to be going the same way. Not just audiences but even film stars who caught an early show of the film can’t seem to get enough. After Allu Arjun, fellow Telugu superstars Mahesh Babu and Jr NTR have now reviewed Dhurandhar The Revenge, praising Aditya, Ranveer and their team.

Mahesh Babu and Jr NTR review Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar 2
Mahesh Babu and Jr NTR review Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar 2

Reviewing Dhurandhar The Revenge from his official social media handle, Mahesh Babu tweeted, “#DhurandharTheRevenge is an explosion executed with perfect precision!!!! The finest version of Ranveer unleashed and how… 💥💥💥 The way Aditya Dhar has conceived and delivered this standing ovation worthy experience is remarkable 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Special mention to Maddy’s performance and Shashwat Sachdev’s music..🔥🔥🔥 This is a film meant to be experienced and celebrated…. Congratulations to the entire team….❤️❤️❤️ @RanveerOfficial @ActorMadhavan @AdityaDharFilms @shashwatology @jiostudios @B62Studios.” Expressing gratitude, Aditya Dhar replied, “Grateful for your words, Mahesh Garu 🙏 Thank you for embracing Dhurandhar (The Revenge) with such generosity ❤️.”

RRR star Jr NTR, on the other hand, shared, “A big salute to the team of #DhurandharTheRevenge for delivering a storm to Indian audiences. Ranveer sir @RanveerOfficial is not just breathtaking…. He delivered an absolute masterclass on screen. It takes conviction and fearless vision to mount a film like this and Aditya Dhar sir @AdityaDharFilms brings that strength to every frame. Using every tool at his disposal to elevate each scene to its absolute best deserves a standing ovation. This is a film that rouses your emotions and stays with you long after the end titles roll. @ActorMadhavan sir is as effortless as ever and it was fire to watch him dominate every frame he is in. @duttsanjay sir and @rampalarjun sir delivered solid layered performances throughout. Shashwat Sachdev’s music hits on another level elevating every sequence and adding to the film’s adrenaline. Big big congratulations to the entire team. This one will go a long way…”

Tarak also penned a note for Akshaye Khanna, who was seen in Dhurandhar as Rehman Dakait: “And not to forget, Akshaye Khanna sir, the man who laid the strong foundation for this franchise with his performance… His calm menace, depth and sheer screen presence are unreal in Part 1… what an actor!” Thanking him, Aditya shared, “Thank you, Tarak Garu🙏 One industry, one heartbeat… every storm, we ride together 😄 Much love 🤗.”

After hearing such rave reviews of Dhurandhar 2, have you booked your tickets for the film yet?


India diversifies LPG supplies, imports 176k tonnes from US

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India diversifies LPG supplies, imports 176k tonnes from US


India diversifies LPG supplies, imports 176k tonnes from US

NEW DELHI: India’s weekly LPG imports fell to 265,000 tonnes in the week to March 19, from 322,000 tonnes on March 5. West Asia inflows declined to just 89,000 tonnes in the week to March 19, the lowest share since Jan 2026, according to S&P Commodities At Sea (CAS).The report, however, added that alternative regional supplies increased to 176,000 tonnes, largely from the US, in the week to March 19, up from zero the previous week when West Asia accounted for 100% of imports.The report said Indian oil marketing companies are likely to import 2.2 million tonnes of LPG from the US in 2026. CAS data added that US LPG loadings destined for India are increasing, with volumes now surpassing those from traditional Gulf suppliers. Petroleum ministry officials confirmed that some cargoes from the US had already arrived, but did not specify the number.With officials calling the availability of LPG “worrisome”, India is trying to secure the cooking gas from diversified sources, including Russia and Japan.Officials said some cargoes had already arrived from the US, while oil refineries were deliberating with suppliers across other geographies to bridge the gap created by disruptions in supplies through the Strait of Hormuz. While LPG supplies from West Asia take 7-8 days to reach India, officials said cargoes from the US take about 45 days, while those from Russia and Japan may take 35-40 days.India imports nearly 60% of its LPG requirement and about 90% of it comes from West Asia.


Yamal’s penalty affected us, says Newcastle boss

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Yamal’s penalty affected us, says Newcastle boss



Yamal’s penalty affected us, says Newcastle boss

Newcastle boss Eddie Howe reckoned the penalty that Lamine Yamal scored just before half-time, when the score was 2-2, was the turning point in the match. 

“We did not recover psychologically from what happened just before half-time,” said Howe, before adding: “In the second-half, we were nowhere near as good as we were in the first and they [Barca] deserved go through”.

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Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam versions of Dhurandhar The Revenge certified after delay; bookings open for dubbed versions

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Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam versions of Dhurandhar The Revenge certified after delay; bookings open for dubbed versions


After considerable delay, the Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam versions of Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar: The Revenge have finally been certified by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC). The dubbed versions of the Ranveer Singh film were supposed to have premieres on March 18 and release with the Hindi version on March 19. But after cancellations due to content delay, the dubbed versions of Dhurandhar 2 are finally hitting screens.

Ranveer Singh in a still from Aditya Dhar's Dhurandhar: The Revenge.
Ranveer Singh in a still from Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar: The Revenge.

Dhurandhar 2 dubbed versions certified

The CBFC website shows that the Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam versions of Dhurandhar have been certified, while the Kannada version’s certificate has yet to be uploaded at the time of writing.

All three versions were certified on March 19, with a runtime of 231.38 (3 hours and 51 minutes), slightly longer than the Hindi version’s 229.6 (3 hours and 49 minutes). The Hindi version was certified A on March 17, with a remodification on March 18, and the dubbed versions received the same certification.

The plot synopsis reads on the CBFC website: “After the death of Rehman Dakait, Indian Agent Jaskirat Singh Rangi A.K.A Hamza Ali Mazari begins plotting his rise in the gangster-terror-political network of Pakistan in order to bring India’s enemies to justice.”

Bookings open for Dhurandhar 2 dubbed versions

Bookings have opened on BookMyShow and other ticketing portals for Dhurandhar 2 in Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Kerala, while they’re yet to open in Karnataka for the dubbed versions. The other language versions are hitting screens from the afternoon of March 21.

SVC Cinemas in Eluru announced the tickets being available for booking on X (formerly Twitter), writing, “Finally. Bookings now open for Dhurandhar: The Revenge (Telugu). Ee sari tickets book chesaka… Cancellation & Refund kosam pray cheyyakunda cinema chudandi. Responsibility = Mee dhey @jiostudios @AdityaDharFilms (Don’t pray for cancellation or refund after booking your tickets. The responsibility is yours Jio Studios and Aditya Dhar).”

Aditya Dhar on Dhurandhar 2 dubbed versions delay

On the evening of March 18, after the 5 PM shows for the dubbed versions of Dhurandhar 2 were cancelled, Aditya took to his social media to post a note at 6 PM. It read, “Most of our Hindi shows across India are running as scheduled from 5 pm onwards. All of our Tamil and Telugu shows will commence from 9 pm onwards. However due to unforeseen technical difficulties, our Malayalam and Kannada shows will begin from tomorrow morning.”

Fans were surprised to see that the South Indian-language versions of Dhurandhar 2 were not listed for March 19 either, despite Aditya’s promise. Most screens refunded tickets for the dubbed premieres and played the Hindi version with subtitles for those who chose to proceed with the show. Dhurandhar was released only in Hindi and collected over ₹1300 crore worldwide. It remains to be seen how much the sequel makes after its ₹240 crore opening.