HBO has launched a casting call for its ‘Harry Potter’ TV series, looking for young actors aged 9-11 from the UK and Ireland to play Harry, Ron, and Hermione. The series will span seven seasons, each adapting one of J.K. Rowling’s books. Submissions are due by October 31, with filming set between 2025 and...
Read MoreThe team behind Rajinikanth’s ‘Vettaiyan’ has released the first track titled ‘Manasilaayo,’ featuring the AI-revived voice of Malaysia Vasudevan after 27 years. Directed by T.J. Gnanavel, the film boasts a star-studded cast including Amitabh Bachchan and Fahadh Faasil, Rana Daggubati, Manju Warrier, Ritika Singh, Dushara Vijayan, and Abhirami. The song is composed by Anirudh...
Read MoreThe Supreme Court instructed the CBI to file an updated status report on the investigation into the rape and murder of a trainee doctor in Kolkata by September 17. It criticized the West Bengal government for mishandling evidence and noted that an ongoing doctors’ strike, protesting the incident, has resulted in 23 deaths.
Read MoreWith the IPL 2025 auction on the horizon, questions arise about player retention. Virat Kohli has never been sold in an IPL auction, having been signed by RCB in 2008 and consistently retained since then. His outstanding performance and leadership have made him a cornerstone of the franchise. The reason behind this mystery is...
Read MoreNorwegian police have ruled out human involvement in the death of Hvaldimir, the beluga whale suspected of being trained by Russia. Discovered dead on August 31 with a stick in its mouth and an empty stomach, Hvaldimir rose to fame in 2019 after being spotted with a harness indicating possible military use.
Read MoreA golden eagle in Norway has attacked four individuals, including a toddler, due to what experts suspect is a behavioral disorder. The bird was killed following its attack on the child. Victims needed stitches and medication for deep gouges. Experts attribute favorable weather conditions to the eagle’s ability to cover long distances.
Read MoreUkraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is expected to visit India by the end of this year after an invitation from Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The visit aims to enhance bilateral relations and discuss global peace-building efforts. This comes after PM Modi’s historic visit to Ukraine, where both leaders stressed the importance of international law and...
Read MoreBangladesh’s International Crimes Tribunal will begin proceedings to extradite former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina from India on genocide charges related to a student-led uprising that toppled her government. Chief prosecutor Mohammad Tajul Islam, associated with Jamaat-e-Islami, highlighted the critical need to safeguard evidence for these trials.
Read MoreUnion health secretary Apurva Chandra has issued an advisory to states and UTs after WHO declared a Public Health Emergency of International Concern regarding Mpox. The advisory outlines surveillance strategies, laboratory testing facilities, clinical management protocols, infection control practices, and risk communication strategies. States are urged to prepare health facilities for both suspect and...
Read MoreWhen Cristiano Ronaldo joined Manchester United in 2003, he initially requested the number 28 shirt. However, Sir Alex Ferguson insisted on giving him the iconic number 7 shirt, previously worn by club legends. This pivotal decision helped transform Ronaldo into a global football icon, achieving numerous titles and awards under this prestigious number.
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