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'People didn't like Ranbir Kapoor's hair': Anurag Kashyap recalls bizarre reason studio gave for Bombay Velvet flopping

India, Jan. 4 -- Bombay Velvet was one of Anurag Kashyap's biggest films. Till then, the filmmaker had made independent films that had limited star power but earned critical acclaim. In Bombay Velvet,... Read More


From Karan Johar, Aditya Dhar to Sandeep Reddy Vanga and SS Rajamouli: What are India's best filmmakers making next?

India, Jan. 4 -- Indian cinema witnessed one of its most successful years, with big-ticket spectacles, content-driven films and regional cinema bringing audiences back to theatres in large numbers. In... Read More


Anwar swaps protocol for passion, showering Michelle Yeoh with praise, as Oscar queen urges Malaysians to seize the day

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan. 4 -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim had nothing but praises for Oscar-winning actress Tan Sri Michelle Yeoh, who made an appearance as a special guest at the 'I LITE U' lau... Read More


A woman and her bike: Malaysian Anita Yusof, 58, proves age and gender not barriers to round-the-world adventure (VIDEO)

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan. 4 -- After 10 years of navigating countless twists and challenges on roads all over the globe, Malaysian solo traveller Anita Yusof has finally realised her dream of travelling arou... Read More


"CPM wants to involve Congress in Sabarimala theft case after defeat in local body polls": Lok Sabha MP K Suresh

Wayanad, Jan. 4 -- Congress MP K Suresh on Sunday refuted Communist Party of India's (Marxist) allegations against his party leaders in connection to the Sabarimala gold theft case, stating that the L... Read More


Brokerage houses raise concerns about rising illicit cigarette risks due to tax hike

New Delhi, Jan. 4 -- The unprecedented 40-50 per cent tax increase, driven by the shift from 28 per cent to 40 per cent GST and the introduction of a new excise duty structure on tobacco, has sparked ... Read More


How much oil does Venezuela have? Is Trump after the Latin American country's oil reserves? Explained

New Delhi, Jan. 4 -- A US strike on Venezuela led to the capture of President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, as part of a broader campaign to combat narcotics trafficking in the region. The attack targe... Read More


Tarique assures business-friendly decisions for economic rebound

Dhaka, Jan. 4 -- Acting Chairman of BNP Tarique Rahman has assured business leaders that he would implement business-friendly policies if elected to form the government in the next general election. ... Read More


Deadline for NBR bifurcation missed, Jan action in wintry chill

Dhaka, Jan. 4 -- December deadline is missed and bid for completing all must-dos for bifurcating the revenue board within January has yet to get into right gear although revenue-sector overhaul is amo... Read More


How woke media silence shielded a multibillion-dollar Minnesota fraud

Bangladesh, Jan. 4 -- In a functioning democracy, the press is supposed to serve as an early warning system-alerting the public to corruption, abuse of power, and the misuse of taxpayer money. Yet in ... Read More