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Deepika Padukone shoots with Punit Malhotra after announcing second pregnancy

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Deepika Padukone shoots with Punit Malhotra after announcing second pregnancy



Deepika Padukone shoots with Punit Malhotra after announcing second pregnancy

Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh surprised everyone by announcing their second pregnancy on Sunday, April 19, 2026. After welcoming their daughter Dua in 2024, the couple set to embrace parenthood once again. The announcement received a lot of love and excitement from fans, who couldn’t keep calm.

Deepika Padukone shoots with Punit Malhotra

Amid the second pregnancy, Deepika continues to stay committed to her work. Director Punit Malhotra recently dropped a picture with the actress on Instagram from a shoot. The picture soon went viral among the netizens as it marked Deepika’s first glimpse since the pregnancy announcement.


Role of US officials killed in crash in Mexico under scrutiny

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Role of US officials killed in crash in Mexico under scrutiny



Two Americans who reportedly worked for the CIA died in a car crash after a Mexican-led operation to destroy a drug lab.


Interview | Earth Day 2026| Rasika Dugal feels saving earth is no longer a choice but a responsibility

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Interview | Earth Day 2026| Rasika Dugal feels saving earth is no longer a choice but a responsibility


Actor Rasika Dugal strongly advocates sustainable fashion and creating impactful movement against battling air pollution which is consuming us everyday. On Earth Day, the actor vehemently shares her thoughts on why saving Mother Earth is not just about a choice for anyone anymore.

Rasika Dugal also speaks about the role of films in spreading impactful message in society.
Rasika Dugal also speaks about the role of films in spreading impactful message in society.

“I think in order to address a problem, it first has to be acknowledged—both at the policy-making level and by civil society.”

Adding, the 41 year old actor says, “This isn’t as daunting as it might seem. It can begin with something as simple as looking a little deeper into that reel you just scrolled past or the headline you just read…This, I believe, is no longer a choice…but a responsibility.”

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While respecting the nature and earth hold significance in every way, the need of the hour is to focus on air pollution with alarmingly increasing AQIs.

“I think pollution has been something we’ve needed to address for a long time. But air pollution, especially, feels particularly urgent in the times we live in—because of the significant impact it has on public health, the many loss of lives it has been linked to, and the threat it poses to economic activity,” says the actor.

Personally, she is making changes to her own life of an artist by choosing sustainable fashion.

“Since fashion is often argued to be one of the big pollutants, I began consciously wearing more sustainable brands. But I realised that just reading a “sustainable” label wasn’t enough. So I started trying to understand what actually goes into making fabric in a sustainable way, and then how I can be more sustainable about the way I care for my clothes,” says Rasika, adding that she tries to stay more curious and conscious than earlier.

The actor who will be seen in Mirzapur The Film and Kartavya, shares her thoughts on the role of cinema in helping heal Earth.

“I don’t believe that films have to come with visible messaging…You can have an intention as a filmmaker but your audience will take from it something of their own and that is the beauty of filmmaking or any art,” she says, listing Shaunak Sen’s Academy Award nominated with All That Breathes’ as one of the most impactful film advocating earth and all beings.


Trump says he’d be disappointed if Fed pick doesn’t cut rates; Warsh vows to be ‘independent actor’

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Trump says he’d be disappointed if Fed pick doesn’t cut rates; Warsh vows to be ‘independent actor’


Trump says he’d be disappointed if Fed pick doesn’t cut rates; Warsh vows to be 'independent actor'
Donald Trump, left, and Kevin Warsh

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said he would be disappointed if his nominee for Federal Reserve chair, Kevin Warsh, does not cut interest rates right away after taking office if confirmed by the Senate. Trump, during an interview with CNBC’s “Squawk Box,” also said “we have to find out” about the construction costs of the new Federal Reserve building.Warsh, a former Federal Reserve official and financier, is currently facing Senate confirmation hearings where he has stressed his independence from political pressure.“The president never once asked me to commit to any particular interest rate decision, and nor would I agree to it if he had,” Kevin Warsh said under questioning by the Senate Banking Committee, as quoted by LA Times. “I will be an independent actor if confirmed as chair of the Federal Reserve.”Warsh told lawmakers that fighting inflation would be one of his main priorities if confirmed.“Congress tasked the Fed with the mission to ensure price stability, without excuse or equivocation, argument or anguish,” Warsh said. “Inflation is a choice, and the Fed must take responsibility for it.”The comments come as investors closely watch his confirmation hearing, with inflation remaining at 3.3% annually and global tensions, including the war in Iran pushing up gas prices, adding pressure on the economy. Higher inflation typically leads the Federal Reserve to keep interest rates steady or raise them rather than cut them, as rate changes affect mortgages, auto loans, and business borrowing.Democrats on the Senate Banking Committee accused Warsh of shifting his stance on interest rates over time, supporting higher rates under Democratic presidents and lower rates during Trump’s presidency.Warsh, if confirmed, would take over at a time when inflation pressures make it difficult for the Federal Reserve to cut rates, even as Trump continues to push for lower borrowing costs. Trump has repeatedly urged rate cuts and has long clashed with current Fed chair Jerome Powell over monetary policy. Powell has also been the subject of a Department of Justice criminal probe after refusing Trump’s requests for faster rate cuts. Trump told CNBC that he does not plan to pressure the Justice Department to end that probe.


Quote of the day by Anne Hathaway

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Quote of the day by Anne Hathaway


Quote of the day by Anne Hathaway: ‘I gave up my struggle with perfection long time ago……Be happy. Be yourself, the day is about a lot more’

Anne Hathaway has spent a lot of years working in the industry, and has worked across various notable roles. From ‘Les Misérables’ to ‘The Princess Diaries’, ‘Interstellar’, ‘The Dark Knight Rises’ and more, she has managed to create an extensive portfolio ever since she started working in the entertainment industry. Over the years, she has also grown as a wise and strong person, and has constantly shared words of wisdom and inspiration. Here is a look at the quote of the day from the famed actress.

Quote of the day by Anne Hathaway

Today’s quote from ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ star reads, “I gave up my struggle with perfection a long time ago. That is a concept I don’t find very interesting anymore….. Be happy. Be yourself, the day is about a lot more.”

More about Anne Hathaway’s quote

The quote in itself has the actress talking about how she often used to reach for a definition of ‘perfection.’ Being from the world of Hollywood, the star talks about how she had faced the same struggle that many around the world go through, however, she has given up on that struggle and accepted herself for who she is.“That is a concept I don’t find very interesting anymore”, Hathaway says, revealing that one must accept that perfection is not entirely an attainable goal, and that one should be okay with that fact. She shares that she has moved away from that concept, and focused more on who she is as a person.She implies in the quote that things like flaws, quirks, and mistakes are what make a person into who they are. Furthermore, she insists that your day, your life in general has a lot more things to look forward to as compared to spending your time on attaining ‘perfection.’ The quote ends with her saying, “Be happy. Be yourself, the day is about a lot more.”She urges on that life is about a lot more things than perfection, whereas you can accept yourself for who you are, and be happy about it. Overall the quote emphasizes on how important it is for a person to be okay and content with their life and who they are as a human being.

About Anne Hathaway

Hathaway was born in 1982 in Brooklyn and started acting in 1999, when she was barely 16 years old. She scored her first role in the hit TV series, ‘Get Real.’ Her big breakthrough came with the film ‘The Princess Diaries’ where she played the role of the lost and clumsy princess of a fictional country called Genova. Some of her other notable works over the years include ‘The Idea Of You’, ‘Ella Enchanted’, ‘One Day’, ‘Ocean’s 8’, and ‘Alice In Wonderland.’ She last appeared in the horror-thriller film, ‘Mother Mary’, and will next grace the big screen in ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ which will be released worldwide on May 1.


Israeli sexual violence helping push Palestinians from West Bank: Report | Israel-Palestine conflict News

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Israeli sexual violence helping push Palestinians from West Bank: Report | Israel-Palestine conflict News


NGO finds at least 16 cases of conflict-related sexual violence attributed to Israeli settlers and soldiers.

Sexual violence and other forms of gender-based abuse committed by Israeli settlers and soldiers are helping to force Palestinians to leave the occupied West Bank, according to a report.

Researchers from the West Bank Protection Consortium detailed at least 16 cases of conflict-related sexual violence attributed to Israeli settlers and soldiers, according to the report: Sexual Violence And Forcible Transfer In The West Bank: How The Exploitation Of Gender Dynamics Drives Displacement, which was released on Monday.

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“The evidence shows how sexualised violence is used to pressure communities, shape decisions about remaining or leaving their homes and land, and alter patterns of daily life,” the report said.

The researchers found that incidents of “sexualised harassment, intimidation and humiliation have intensified,” and warn that the real number of attacks likely remains underreported.

The West Bank Protection Consortium is a partnership of a number of international humanitarian organisations.

The report is based on interviews with 83 Palestinians from across 10 communities in the Jordan Valley, the South Hebron Hills and the central West Bank.

Researchers found that more than 70 percent of the displaced people interviewed said that threats to women and children, particularly sexualised violence, were the decisive reasons for leaving their homes.

“In response, families adopt gendered protective strategies, including the partial transfer of women and children and recourse to early marriage, in an effort to reduce exposure to harm,” the text explains.

Surveillance of intimate spaces

Interviewees reported incidents of sexual harassment, including sexualised insults, indecent exposure, threats of sexual violence and surveillance of intimate spaces – including bedrooms.

Other participants described how Palestinians were forced to strip, beaten and urinated on, with attackers sharing images of the abuse.

The report states that Israeli soldiers who were present during these incidents, did not prevent or stop the attacks, and failed to properly investigate them.

Last week, the Israeli military authorised five soldiers accused of sexually assaulting a Palestinian inmate in the notorious Sde Teiman detention camp to return to reserve service, after charges against them were dropped.

The soldiers, all from the Force 100 unit assigned to guard military prisons, are being reinstated despite an ongoing, internal military inquiry into their conduct.

Rights groups condemned the decision as a legal injustice, with Amnesty International calling it “yet another unconscionable chapter in the Israeli legal system’s long-standing history of granting impunity to perpetrators of grave crimes against Palestinians”.


Michael debuts with 27% Rotten Tomato rating; 1st reviews call Jaafar Jackson film ‘frustrating’ and ‘really bad’

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Michael debuts with 27% Rotten Tomato rating; 1st reviews call Jaafar Jackson film ‘frustrating’ and ‘really bad’


The first reviews for Antoine Fuqua’s Michael Jackson biopic starring the pop star’s nephew Jaafar Jackson are here. If the low debut rating on Rotten Tomatoes and the reviews from critics are any indication, this King of Pop biopic does not impress. In fact, some reviews even called it ‘frustrating’ and ‘disappointing’.

Jaafar Jackson as his uncle Michael Jackson in Michael.
Jaafar Jackson as his uncle Michael Jackson in Michael.

Michael debuts with 27% Rotten Tomatoes rating

Michael debuted on the review-aggregation website Rotten Tomatoes with a 27% rating, which has gone up to only 31% at the time of writing. Based on 61 reviews, most have given low ratings to the film, even as they praised Jaafar’s performance as his uncle. Criticism ranged from how the film was handled to its ending, hinting at a sequel, even though it doesn’t fully explore Michael’s story.

Critics call Michael ‘frustrating’

The Wrap wrote that Michael is a ‘frustrating biopic that makes you want to scream’. A portion of their review reads: “Whether it’s by design or legal necessity, “Michael” picks as few battles as possible and backs off almost every time. It’s a film about how great Michael Jackson was and how great you are if you’re still a fan. It can’t be taken seriously, no matter how earnest it looks and sounds. because it’s not really a story.”

IGN wrote that Michael is ‘really, really bad’. The review reads: “Michael, as it exists in its current, largely incomplete form, is a frictionless, flat, paper-thin story that’s so concerned with fidelity to bullet points and recognizable highlights that it robs its characters of soul — not to mention the actors playing them.”

BBC rated it 1 stars out of 5, writing, “A chronological plod through Jackson’s time in the Jackson 5, and his subsequent solo success, the film’s narrative stops in the mid-1980s, before he was accused of child abuse, and it removes everything from the story that might be deemed contentious. It removes everything that might be deemed dramatic, too.”

Jaafar Jackson’s performance praised

Not everybody seemed to think Michael was as bad. Praising the film and Jaafar’s performance, Variety wrote: “Jaafar, the 29-year-old son of Jermaine Jackson, is Michael Jackson’s nephew, and he has never acted in a movie before. But does he ever nail the look, the voice, the electrostatic moves — and, more than that, the mixture of delicacy and steel that made Michael who he was.”

ScreenRant also called the biopic ‘masterful’, writing, “The finished product has more than justified the cost. From the casting to the costumes to the full-fledged concert performances, Michael lives up to the legendary status of its namesake.”

Michael is releasing in theatres on April 24.


Citadel Season 2 trailer: Priyanka Chopra`s show finally gets a release date

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Citadel Season 2 trailer: Priyanka Chopra`s show finally gets a release date



Citadel Season 2 trailer: Priyanka Chopra`s show finally gets a release date

After a wait of almost three years, the makers of Citadel finally unveiled the action-packed official trailer of the second season on Tuesday. The makers also announced the premiere date for the return of the high-stakes spy series, Citadel Season 2. 

Citadel Season 2 trailer and release date

A terrifying new threat emerges, leading the trio of Mason Kane (Richard Madden), Nadia Sinh (Priyanka Chopra Jonas), and Bernard Orlick (Stanley Tucci) to be pulled back into action. Now the three must recruit an unlikely team of skilled new operatives and also launch a globe-spanning mission to stop a conspiracy that could possibly reshape humanity. With blockbuster action, shocking betrayals, and an extended ensemble of mysterious agents, the stakes have never been higher. No one can be trusted, as anyone could be friend or foe.


Bhooth Bangla: Ekta Kapoor planning a sequel to the horror comedy

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Bhooth Bangla: Ekta Kapoor planning a sequel to the horror comedy



Bhooth Bangla: Ekta Kapoor planning a sequel to the horror comedy

Akshay Kumar and director Priyadarshan recently reunited after a long time for their latest horror comedy, Bhooth Bangla, which hit the screens on April 17. Although the film received a mixed response from critics, the horror-comedy struck a chord with a section of the audience, who seemed to enjoy the film in theatres after a really long time. According to recent reports, the positive reception has encouraged makers to consider creating a sequel.

Bhooth Bangla 2 on the cards?

According to an IndiaToday report, a source close to development told the portal, “Given the love and response that Bhooth Bangla has received from families, the makers are definitely exploring the idea of taking the franchise forward. It’s an exciting space, and thus a sequel looks very much on the cards.” Although the project is still in its early stages, the source added that due to Ekta Kapoor‘s interest in the horror-comedy space, she is looking at a world to revisit with more stories.


Virat Kohli's ex-girlfriend Izabelle Leite reacts to post about his ‘taste’ in women after ‘like’ fiasco

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Virat Kohli's ex-girlfriend Izabelle Leite reacts to post about his ‘taste’ in women after ‘like’ fiasco


Indian cricketer Virat Kohli found himself in the news again recently, not for his score but for ‘liking’ a German vlogger’s Instagram post. Even as the internet did everything from crack jokes to chide him, his ex-girlfriend, Brazilian model and actor Izabelle Leite, reacted to a post about Virat’s ‘taste’ in women.

Izabelle Leite reacted to being included in a post with Anushka Sharma and others about Virat Kohli's 'taste' in women.
Izabelle Leite reacted to being included in a post with Anushka Sharma and others about Virat Kohli’s ‘taste’ in women.

Izabelle Leite reacts to a post on Virat Kohli

An Instagram page posted pictures of Izabelle with Anushka, German vlogger LizLaz and Avneet Kaur, whose picture also he once ‘liked’ and chalked down to ‘algorithm error’. Posting their pictures, the page wrote, “Nobody can deny about Virat Kohli is that his taste in women is absolute elite.” A portion of the caption also read: “From Izabelle Leite to Anushka Sharma… elite taste is just part of the brand.”

Izabelle commented under the post with a tired face emoji. She also wrote, “it’s been 12 years , and counting. why can’t people get over it (woman bowing emoji).”

For the unversed, Izabelle and Virat reportedly dated from 2012 to 2014 before he met Anushka. At a press meet for her film Purani Jeans in 2014, the actor was asked about Virat dating Anushka. She replied, “That’s not the reason that I am here now. And, I’m really excited for my movie, and that’s all I have to talk about. From now to first May, first June or whatever. I have nothing to talk about Virat Kohli anymore.” Izabelle is now married and living in Doha, Qatar, with her husband and two children.

Izabelle was last seen in the 2019 Telugu film Mr Majnu and the 2020 film World Famous Lover. She has yet to announce any more projects.

Virat Kohli’s ‘like’ on German vlogger’s post

In May 2025, a fan of Avneet Kaur noticed that Virat had liked one of her pictures on their page. The screengrab soon went viral, and the cricketer released a statement saying ‘the algorithm may have mistakenly registered an interaction’. Last week, Virat was in the news again for ‘liking’ LizLaz’s post this time. This time around, it looks like the cricketer chose to maintain a stoic silence.

Anushka and Virat dated for a few years before marrying in 2017. Their daughter, Vamika, was born in 2021, and their son, Akaay, was born in 2024. Anushka was last seen in the 2018 Shah Rukh Khan co-starrer Zero. She played a cameo in the 2022 Netflix film Qala. Her sports drama Chakda ‘Xpress remains unreleased. She has yet to announce any upcoming projects.