Pratibha Ranta celebrates her role in ‘Laapataa Ladies’, India’s official entry for Oscars 2025. Directed by Kiran Rao and produced by Aamir Khan, the film is set in 2001 rural India. Ranta portrays Jaya, a bride aspiring to be an organic farmer, which aligns with her own agricultural roots.
Read MoreDivyendu Sharma, celebrated for his portrayal of Munna Bhaiya in ‘Mirzapur’, recently shared insights at TOI Dialogues. He discussed his career journey, starting with ‘Pyaar Ka Punchnama’ and leading to ‘Mirzapur’. Sharma emphasized the intense preparation and emotional challenges he faced, ultimately finding fulfillment through diverse roles.
Read MoreThe Lunar Cruiser, created by JAXA and Toyota, will aid both crewed and uncrewed lunar missions. This hydrogen-powered rover aims to improve lunar exploration through enhanced mobility and advanced research capabilities.
Read MoreRonnie Flanagan, serving as the independent chair of the ICC Anti-Corruption Unit since 2010, will retire at the end of October. This decision comes after ACU head Alex Marshall announced his retirement for November. Flanagan has been instrumental in fortifying cricket against corruption, with a focus on domestic T20 leagues.
Read MoreIranian Grammy Award winner Shervin Hajipour announced he was pardoned from serving a three-year sentence related to his protest anthem after Mahsa Amini’s death. His song ‘Baraye’ became an anthem for the 2022 protests against Iran’s ruling theocracy. The case dismissal came after Ayatollah Ali Khamenei pardoned 2,887 prisoners.
Read MoreTikTok creator Blaire Allison publicly criticized Oprah Winfrey’s town hall with Kamala Harris for using her video without permission. Allison expressed discontent with Harris’s presidential ambitions and clarified that Winfrey’s team did not secure her consent to use the clip. Her comments about financial struggles faced by average Americans gained significant traction on social...
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