Author: Justin M. Larson
Deepika Padukone’s departure from ‘Spirit’ due to disagreements over pay and scheduling has ignited discussions about work conditions in the film industry. Tanuj Virwani supports Padukone’s demands for a fixed schedule, especially as a new mother. He emphasizes the need for fair working conditions and balanced schedules for actors and crew, advocating for industry-wide standards and stronger union support. Deepika Padukone’s unexpected exit from Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s upcoming film Spirit has sparked widespread conversation around work conditions in the film industry. While reports cite disagreements over pay and scheduling, actor Tanuj Virwani has stepped in to support Deepika, calling her…
Beetroot and sweet potatoes, both nutritional powerhouses, offer distinct health advantages. Beetroot excels in boosting endurance, promoting heart health, and aiding detoxification, thanks to its nitrates and betalains. Sweet potatoes shine in enhancing eye health, immunity, and providing sustained energy due to their high vitamin A content and fiber. Beetroot and sweet potatoes are both nutrient-rich superfoods, packed with a variety of health benefits. They are rich in fiber, vitamin A, and other nutrients that help boost overall health. But when it comes to which one is healthier out of the two and how much one should consume, it is…
Jasprit Bumrah bowls during the intra-squad match as Yashasvi Jaiswal watches on. (BCCI | X) Over the years, swing and seam have proven to be India’s bugbears on tours of England. In the last decade-and-half, the duo of James Anderson and Stuart Broad, with the support act of Sam Curran and Chris Woakes, had left Indian batters on the mat. In a couple of days’ time, the Shubman Gill-led team will be up against Ben Stokes’ England at Headingley in Leeds. England don’t have Broad or Anderson in their ranks anymore, but the wily Chris Woakes is still around, and…
Gov Walz Announces Boelter’s Arrest After NFL Star Slams ‘Chaos’ In MinnesotaA massive manhunt ended Sunday night when Vance Boelter was captured hiding in a Minnesota field after allegedly carrying out a brutal double attack on state lawmakers. Boelter is accused of killing former House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, and critically injuring Senator John Hoffman and his wife in two separate home shootings. Just hours before the arrest, former NFL star Jack Brewer publicly slammed Governor Tim Walz for allowing Minnesota to spiral into what he called “a capital of chaos.” Brewer, a former Vikings safety, blamed state…
Indonesia’s Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki has erupted with giant ash and smoke plumes again after forcing evacuations of villages and flight cancelations. Source link
Two Iranian centrifuge production facilities are hit, the U.N. nuclear watchdog says. Source link
ReutersUS President Donald Trump is considering whether to join Israel’s strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites, as the conflict continues for a sixth day and angry rhetoric ramps up between all sides.American strikes could involve using superior weaponry to hit an underground nuclear site at Fordo, according to five sources who spoke to the BBC’s US partner CBS News.The president met with his national security team on Tuesday to discuss next steps.Israel and Iran have exchanged deadly strikes since Friday. Analysts say Trump’s comments suggests a willingness to join the Israelis, despite his earlier call for de-escalation and his vocal support…
TEHRAN, IRAN – JUNE 15: Fire and smoke rise into the sky after an Israeli attack on the Shahran oil depot on June 15, 2025 in Tehran, Iran. Iran’s foreign minister said the country would respond “decisively and proportionally” to a wave of attacks that Israel launched beginning in the early hours of June 13. The attacks targeted multiple military, scientific and residential locations, as well as senior government officials. (Photo by Stringer/Getty Images)Getty Images | Getty Images News | Getty ImagesIran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Wednesday threatened the U.S. with “irreparable damage” if Washington follows through with…
The Los Angeles area is home to the biggest diaspora of Iranians. The growing war between Iran and Israel has rattled this tight-knit community. Source link
Zayed Khan reflects on ‘Blue,’ acknowledging its ambition and star power with Akshay Kumar and Sanjay Dutt, but also its failure to connect with audiences despite a massive budget. He attributes this to a disconnect between the screenplay and execution, hindering its potential as a franchise. Creative differences and storytelling issues ultimately led to its underperformance. Years after stepping away from the limelight, Zayed Khan has revisited one of his most ambitious projects—Blue. In a candid chat, the actor opened up about the film’s massive scale, what it promised, and why it ultimately failed to deliver. The film also featured…
South Africa’s captain Temba Bavuma holds the winner’s trophy and celebrates with teammates. (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: South Africa’s triumphant march to their maiden ICC World Test Championship title has translated into significant gains in the latest ICC Men’s Test Player Rankings, with several Proteas stars being richly rewarded for their match-winning performances at Lord’s.Aiden Markram, the Player of the Match in the WTC Final, headlined the rise, jumping seven places to 11th in the Test Batting Rankings – just two points shy of New Zealand’s Daryl Mitchell in 10th. His composed 136 off 207 balls in the second innings…
Brad Pitt, Damson Idris, and Javier Bardem lit up New York City at the world premiere of F1: The Movie. Pitt, who plays a legendary 90s racer making a comeback, revealed the cast spent over a year embedded in real Formula 1 races. Performing their own driving scenes, sometimes at speeds of 180 mph, Pitt and Idris ditched stunt doubles. Still, Pitt dismissed comparisons to Tom Cruise’s death-defying feats, joking, “Tom’s off his meds. What we did was controlled.” Directed by Top Gun: Maverick’s Joseph Kosinski, the film blends speed, stunts, and star power. Bardem admitted he feared for Pitt’s…
Investigators say the 15-year-old Florida boy was at the beach with his family in Martin County when his mother could no longer see him in the water and called authorities for help. Source link
Israel began targeting nuclear and military sites across Iran last Friday, prompting a barrage of retaliatory strikes on Israeli cities.“The UN human rights office urges de-escalation and urgent diplomatic negotiations to end these attacks and find a way forward,” said Ms. Al-Nashif. “We are following closely and are aware of reports that many thousands of residents are fleeing parts of the capital, Tehran, as a result of warnings covering broad areas.”Latest reports from the region indicate that more than 200 people have been killed in Iran and 24 in Israel to date. The violence continued unabated overnight in both countries. Addressing…
A KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft refuels a B-2 Spirit aircraft with the 509th Bomb Wing over Kansas Aug. 29, 2012.U.S. Air Force photoDUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Iran is staring down the possibility of seeing its most important nuclear facilities hit by a 30,000-pound American bomb.White House officials on Tuesday told NBC News that U.S. President Donald Trump is considering a range of options including striking Iran directly, after the American leader repeatedly asserted that his administration would not allow Iran to continue its nuclear program or reach bomb-making capability.Trump called for Iran’s “unconditional surrender” and wrote in a post on…
Smoke billows in the distance from an oil refinery following an Israeli strike on the Iranian capital Tehran on June 17, 2025. Atta Kenare | Afp | Getty ImagesAnalysts are struggling to predict the extent to which Israel and Iran’s escalating conflict could influence oil prices.Israel’s surprise attack on Iran’s military and nuclear infrastructure on Friday has been followed by five days of spiraling warfare between the regional foes. U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday called for an “unconditional surrender” from Tehran, warning Washington’s patience was wearing thin.Energy markets are weighing the likelihood of direct U.S. involvement in the conflict, as…
A “For Sale” sign stands at a house in Miami, Florida, U.S. April 16, 2025. Marco Bello | ReutersWeak consumer sentiment is weighing hard on the housing market, as potential homebuyers pull back.Applications for a mortgage to purchase a home fell 3% last week compared with the previous week, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association’s seasonally adjusted index. Volume was still 14% higher than the same week one year ago.This as the average contract interest rate for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages with conforming loan balances, $806,500 or less, decreased to 6.84% from 6.93%, with points increasing to 0.66 from 0.64, including…
Iran’s supreme leader on Wednesday rejected U.S. calls for surrender in the face of blistering Israeli strikes and warned that any military involvement by the Americans would cause “irreparable damage” to them, in an official statement read by a state TV anchor. The remarks from Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who has only been seen once since the strikes began, came after U.S. President Donald Trump demanded “UNCONDITIONAL SURRENDER” in a social media post and warned Khamenei that the U.S. knows where he is but has no plans to kill him, “at least not for now.”Trump initially distanced himself from Israel’s surprise…
Karisma Kapoor’s ex-husband Sunjay Kapur passed away on June 12 while playing polo in UK. Reportedly, a bee went into his mouth post which he had a heart attack. Sunjay married Priya Sachdev after his divorce with Karisma. However, here’s what Karisma had responded when she was asked if she would marry again.In 2022, Karisma had an an AMA (Ask Me Anything) session on Instagram. Her fans dropped her with a lot of questions about her personal life and career. When she was asked if she would marry again, Karisma shared a GIF of a confused Quinta Brunson and wrote,…
The age-old debate over whether it’s better to shower in the morning or at night continues to divide opinion, but according to science, there is a clearer answer than most people realise. Morning showers are often favoured for their invigorating effects and the sense of freshness they offer as the day begins. In contrast, night showers are praised for washing off the day’s dirt and helping the body relax and unwind. So, why not choose to bathe twice a day? However, a closer look at the role of microbes, sweat, and skin hygiene reveals that the time you choose to…
England take on India in the first Test of the five-match series on June 20 (Image via X/@englandcricket) England faces a significant challenge in their upcoming five-match Test series against India at home, putting their ‘Bazball’ cricket strategy under captain Ben Stokes and head coach Brendon McCullum to the test, particularly against India’s formidable bowler Jasprit Bumrah.The team has experienced both triumphs and setbacks, especially in away matches.England has won 15 out of 20 Tests at home under Stokes-McCullum leadership.The team has suffered only four losses and one draw in these home Tests.England’s home win percentage is 75 percent since…
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India play Pakistan on June 14 and Australia on June 28. The final is at Lord’s on July 2 Source link
Iran and Israel exchanged fire for a sixth day after US President Donald Trump met with his national security team to discuss the escalating conflict, fueling fresh speculation that Washington is on the verge of joining the attacks. Source link