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AR Rahman Addresses Miscommunication Controversy Indirectly on ‘The Great Indian Kapil Show’; Shares Insights on Scoring Silent Film ‘Gandhi Talks,
Oscar-winning composer AR Rahman, who recently found himself in headlines over his alleged comments on communalism in the Hindi film industry, made an indirect reference to the controversy during his appearance on the latest episode of The Great Indian Kapil Show.Using the show’s popular Whisper Challenge game as a metaphor, Rahman remarked:“This game is actually…
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Carlos Alcaraz makes history: First Australian Open title, completes Career Grand Slam at 22
Spain’s world No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz etched his name into tennis history on Sunday by winning his first Australian Open title, defeating defending champion Novak Djokovic 6-2, 2-6, 6-3, 6-4 in an electrifying final at Rod Laver Arena.At just 22 years of age, Alcaraz has become the youngest man in history to complete the Career…
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Denmark to Deport Foreigners Sentenced to More Than One Year in Prison
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has announced that Denmark will implement a strict new policy under which foreign nationals sentenced to one year or more in prison will be deported immediately upon completion (or in some cases even before completion) of their sentence.Speaking in Parliament, the Prime Minister stated:“We are prepared to take the toughest…
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Tens of Thousands Rally in Prague to Back Czech President Amid Cabinet Row
Tens of thousands of people gathered in Prague on Sunday in a major show of support for Czech President Petr Pavel, who has accused the country’s foreign minister of attempting to blackmail him over a controversial ministerial appointment.The large rally in the city centre came amid an escalating dispute between the president and the government…
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India Announces Record Budget Allocations for Infrastructure and Defence
The Indian government has unveiled a record budget for the financial year 2026-27, allocating $133 billion (approximately ₹12.2 lakh crore) for infrastructure and $85 billion (approximately ₹7.85 lakh crore) for defence. This represents an increase of around 9% in infrastructure spending and 15% in defence expenditure compared to the previous year.Presenting the Union Budget in…
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Watch: Giant rat leads floating parade to kick off Venice Carnival 2026
The grand opening to the Venice Carnival 2026 took place on Sunday, with a variety of boats and floats making their way through the city’s canals. As is tradition, a giant paper-mâché rat aboard a gondola lead the way; known as “Pantegana”, it is a long-standing symbol of the carnival. The two-week festival attracts tourists…
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ICC’s Reaction to Pakistan’s Decision to Boycott India Match in T20 World Cup 2026
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has expressed strong disapproval of the Pakistan government’s decision to allow selective participation in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, specifically instructing the national team not to play the scheduled group-stage match against India on February 15, 2026, in Colombo.In its official statement, the ICC noted:“The ICC notes the…
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