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The success of ‘Premalu’ created strong expectations for another chapter in Sachin and he Reenu’s love story. The 2024 Malayalam romantic comedy became a major success and he found a wide audience outside Kerala as well. With Naslen K Gafoor and Mamitha Baiju winning praise for their performances, the announcement of ‘Premalu 2’ generated considerable excitement. Unfortunately, the long-awaited sequel has finally been cancelled, making one wonder what might have gone wrong during the production process.Why did Girish AD shelve ‘Premalu 2’?According to director Girish AD, who recently canceled ‘Premalu 2,’ his gut feeling is the reason for the cancellation.…

The Tesla Cybertruck has never exactly been known for blending in.With its sharp angles, steel-grey body and unusual shape, the electric pickup already stands out wherever it goes. But one Cybertruck in the US has taken things several steps further by getting a colourful makeover inspired by India’s famous decorated trucks.The transformation was done by US-based vinyl wrapping company Original Global Graphics, which shared a video of the finished vehicle on Instagram. And it’s safe to say this isn’t the Cybertruck most people are used to seeing.The plain silver exterior has been covered with bright colours, traditional Indian-style patterns and…

The biggest transgender and gender-eligibility debates in sport (Agency Images) NEW DELHI: Anaya Bangar’s return to cricket has opened a much bigger conversation about transgender athletes in sport, one that now extends far beyond the cricket field.The former Mumbai Under-19 cricketer has received clearance from Cricket Australia to play women’s community cricket in the country, giving her a route back into competitive cricket after beginning her transition in 2022. Bangar can participate in Premier Cricket, which Cricket Australia classifies as community cricket, immediately. Her pathway to elite cricket from March 2027, however, comes with eligibility conditions, including a requirement to…

Harmeet Dhillon reacted to the Ankit Gupta-Y Combinator controversy. President Donald Trump’ aide Harmeet Dhillon, the assistant attorney general for Civil Rightys at the US Department of Justice, has reacted to the controversy triggered by Y Combinator partnet Ankit Gupta and said that American employers won’t be allowed to discriminate against US citizens. Dhillon also made it clear that her comment was not targeted at Gupta or YC but all tech companies that prefer to hire foreigners.Dhillon said as she worked in Silicon Valley as a tech lawyer for decades, she knows how the biggest public tech companies prefer H-1Bs…

BSEB Dummy admit card 2026 BSEB 10th, 12th dummy registration card: The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) has extended the deadline for schools to make corrections to the dummy registration cards of students appearing for the Class 10 and Class 12 board examinations in 2027. As per the revised schedule, educational institutions can complete the required changes and upload the dummy registration cards with the students’ signed declarations by September 16.The extension gives schools additional time to verify student details and ensure that the information entered in the registration records is accurate before the final board examination process begins.Schools and…

Nayanthara and Kavin’s ‘Hi’ has finally arrived in theatres, marking the first on-screen collaboration between the two actors. Directed by Vishnu Edavan, the romantic entertainer blends love, comedy and family emotions in a light-hearted narrative.The film features an ensemble cast, including Radhika Sarathkumar, Prabhu, VTV Ganesh, Sathyan and Amrutha Srinivasan in key roles. Jen Martin composed the music, while Rajesh Shukla and Philomin Raj handled cinematography and editing, respectively. ‘Hi’ has also attracted attention for featuring one of the final screen appearances of late filmmaker K. Bhagyaraj.‘Hi’ OTT rights secured for a huge priceThe OTT release of ‘Hi’ has already…

Jennifer Lawrence’s 2013 Oscar win was supposed to be remembered for her performance in Silver Linings Playbook. Instead, one stumble on the stairs turned into one of the most replayed moments in Academy Awards history. As reported by British Vogue, Lawrence fell while walking up to accept her Best Actress Oscar, wearing a voluminous Dior Haute Couture gown. More than a decade later, the phrase “if you fall, fall in Dior” is often associated with the moment. It became a popular internet and fashion-world shorthand for the spectacular mishap, with fashion coverage at the time even framing the incident around…

Belgium beat India (AP Photo) India’s spirited fightback ended in heartbreak as Belgium prevailed in a tense penalty shootout after the two sides played out a thrilling 3-3 draw in regulation time. India had made the brighter start and took the lead through Abhishek, whose sixth-minute field goal gave the hosts a 1-0 advantage. Belgium responded with sustained pressure, earning multiple penalty corners, but India’s defence held firm.The match changed dramatically in the second quarter. Roman Duvekot restored parity for Belgium with a close-range finish before Hugo Labouchere put them ahead with a powerful drag-flick from a penalty corner. Belgium…

White House office approves DHS plan of scrapping 60-day grace period for H-1B visa holders. H-1B visa holders in the US used to get a 60-day grace period to stay in the US once they lose their jobs. This grace period has been a cushion to help H-1B visa holders look for another job, figure out what to do next, change status to a tourist to continue staying in the US legally, or to change to H4 (spouse of H-1B) or F1 ( student visa) accordingly. The Donald Trump administration earlier announced that it will be doing away with the…

Harvard Business Schools professor Rohit Deshpande Are Indian business schools preparing students for a world shaped by artificial intelligence, rapid technological change and shifting workplace expectations? And are they drawing enough from India’s own experiences, businesses and knowledge traditions, rather than relying predominantly on imported frameworks?These were among the issues discussed by Harvard Business School (HBS) professor Rohit Deshpande during a recent visit to Mumbai, where he led a workshop for doctoral students from business schools across India, hosted by the HBS India Research Center in partnership with Harvard Business Impact.In a conversation with Hemali Chhapia, Prof Deshpande spoke about…