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Vineet Kumar Singh-starrer ‘Match Fixing’ to now release on Jan 17
The upcoming movie ‘Match Fixing’, which stars Vineet Kumar Singh, is set to release in theatres on January 17, 2025.
The film was originally scheduled for November 15. However, it’s release has been delayed due to legal cases. One of them was a petition filed in the NIA court by an individual involved in the Malegaon Blast case who raised concerns that the film might influence perceptions of his ongoing trial.
In response, the makers of the film clarified that the film is not related to the Malegaon case at all. The producer clarified that the film draws inspiration from the book ‘The Game Behind Saffron Terror’ authored by retired Colonel Kanwar Khatana, published in the year 2020.
The book explores a narrative of alleged political conspiracies and cross-border intrigue involving intelligence agencies of India and Pakistan.
Producer of the film, Pallavi Gurjar said in a statement, “This film isn’t about the Malegaon case. It’s a broader look at a series of attacks in the early 2000s and the potential political dynamics shaping public perception. We respect the judicial process and have taken care to ensure that this film does not interfere with the Malegaon case currently before the court”.
Director Kedaar Gaekwad shared, “Ideating and executing this project has been very challenging for our team. We have approached the subject with both responsibility and sensitivity without taking unnecessary creative liberties”.
As per Kedaar, the film aims to offer a fresh perspective on the narrative around terrorism in India, tracing a series of events that culminated in the tragic and dastardly 26/11 terror attacks, which is one of the bloodiest terror attacks in modern history.
The film also stars Anuja Sathe and Manoj Joshi.
It is produced by Pallavi Gurjar under Artarena Creations Private Limited.
Rashmika looks back at all memories from ‘Pushpa: The Rise’
Rashmika Mandanna recently took a nostalgic trip down memory lane as she reflected on her cherished memories from “Pushpa: The Rise.”
On Thursday, the actress took to her Instagram handle and shared a series of photos featuring her posing with co-star Allu Arjun and the other cast and crew of the film. From casual moments to intense sequences, the photos offered a glimpse into the hard work and dedication that went into bringing the film to life.
Sharing throwback images, Mandanna wrote in the caption, “The trailer for Pushpa 2 drops soon so I was looking back at all my memories from Pushpa 1and I realised I hadn’t shared anything with you guys.. so here goes! 1- Srivalli sending you fulllll love! 2 #throwback to Your Pushpa and Srivalli from Russia 3 The genius and the brains of Pushpa the rise and Pushpa the rule! 4 The only photo I have of the Pushpa gang! 5 A bit from the first look test. 6 My girls in Saami song !! my god! What a rage saami was!”
She added, “7- Srivalli hair and makeup and costumes can be their own fashion line! 8- seeing if Srivalli should have different eyes or no.. and we ended up not using the black lens and going with my natural eye colour 9 so happy with what we’d created! 10 Going to Tirupati and doing research for the character.. Srivalli began here , Srivalli actually began in Tirupati! Here’s to making much more happier ones with Pushpa 2.”
The trailer for “Pushpa 2: The Rule” will be launched at a grand event in Patna on November 17. The event will take place at the iconic Gandhi Maidan, located on the banks of the Ganges River. Directed by Sukumar, the upcoming actioner also stars Fahadh Faasil. The film is slated to hit theatres on December 5.
India’s CO2 emissions account 8pc of global total, to rise by 4.6pc in 2024
New Delhi, Nov 13 (IANS) India accounts for per cent of the global total carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions, and it is expected to increase by 4.6 per cent in 2024, according to a new report released on Wednesday, ahead of the UN climate conference in Baku, Azerbaijan.
The report by Global Carbon Project, involving an international team of more than 120 scientists, showed that global carbon emissions from fossil fuels have reached a record high in 2024 — 37.4 billion tonnes in 2024, up 0.8 per cent from 2023 levels.
The report led by the University of Exeter showed “there is ‘no sign’ that the world has reached a peak in fossil CO2 emissions”. This is despite the urgent need to cut emissions to slow climate change.
It showed that emissions from coal are expected to rise by 0.2 per cent; oil by 0.9 per cent; and gas by 2.4 per cent.
China’s emissions — which account for 32 per cent of the global total — are projected to marginally increase by 0.2 per cent, while US emissions (which account for 13 per cent of the global total) are projected to decrease by 0.6 per cent.
Notably, emissions from the European Union (accounting for 7 per cent of the global total) will decrease by 3.8 per cent.
Emissions in the rest of the world (accounting for 38 per cent of the global total) are projected to increase by 1.1 per cent, said the report, published in the journal Earth System Science Data.
Currently, more than 40 billion tonnes of CO2 emissions are released each year. This is increasing the level of CO2 in the atmosphere — driving increasingly dangerous global warming.
“Time is running out to meet the Paris Agreement goals,” said Professor Pierre Friedlingstein, from the University of Exeter’s Global Systems Institute, who led the study.
He called on world leaders meeting at the upcoming COP29 to “bring about rapid and deep cuts to fossil fuel emissions”, which will help the world to stay well below 2 degrees Celsius warming above pre-industrial levels.
This study estimates the remaining “carbon budget” before the 1.5 degrees Celsius target is breached consistently over multiple years, not just for a single year. At the current rate of emissions, the Global Carbon Budget team estimates a 50 per cent chance global warming will exceed 1.5 degrees Celsius consistently in about six years.
For Whom Did Allu Arjun Buy Liquor Bottle in Goa?
It is known that Allu Arjun is set to partake in the forthcoming episode of Nandamuri Balakrishna’s talk show Unstoppable. While it was always expected that this episode was going to be a mighty special one, we now have an interesting leak on the same.
Apparently, Allu Arjun made a very interesting revelation about the time when he bought a liquor bottle in Goa for a special person.
When Balakrishna asked Allu Arjun about his visit to the wine shop, the actor explained that he was buying alcohol for someone special. To find out who that person is, tune in to Unstoppable with NBK Season 4, streaming on Aha from 7 PM onwards on November 14, 2024.
To make things more interesting, the special person who is the recipient of this liquor bottle that was bought by Bunny in Goa will also be sharing the couch with Bunny in this episode.
This is surely going to be one of the most interesting and engaging episodes of Unstoppable thus far an there is a lot of anticipation on the same as it gears up for premieres in a few hours from now.
India sends 15 tonnes of humanitarian aid to floods-hit Nigeria
India sent 15 tonnes of humanitarian aid to Nigeria on Thursday to assist the west African country in dealing with the impact of devastating floods that left hundreds of people dead.In addition to this, India also announced another 60 tonnes of assistance to the African nation.
Taking to X, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said, “Committed to Humanitarian Assistance. India dispatched 15 tonnes of aid to Nigeria to provide support to those affected by the devastating floods in the country. A further assistance of 60 tonnes of aid will be sent in due course.”
“The aid comprises food, sleeping mats, blankets, water purification supplies and other relief items,” the MEA post added.
At least 321 people have been killed and over 740,000 others displaced in Nigeria so far this year due to the floods that ravaged most parts of the country.
In addition, some 2,854 people have been injured in the flooding, caused mainly by prolonged rainfall across the most populous African country, said Chukwuma Soludo, Governor of the southeastern state of Anambra, after a monthly National Economic Council meeting presided over by Vice President Kashim Shettima.
“The country is facing a national emergency concerning flooding and the reports so far identify a major national disaster,” as the rains have led to widespread displacement, loss of lives, and destruction of homes and livelihoods, Soludo had said, citing briefings at the Economic Council meeting.
The senior official had also mentioned that 34 out of Nigeria’s 36 states have experienced flooding, and 217 out of the 774 local government areas in the country have been affected. The ravaging flood has displaced at least 740,743 people and destroyed or affected 281,000 houses and 258,000 cultivated farmlands.
Additionally, the UN agencies appealed for lifesaving support in Nigeria, where record inflation, climate shocks, and ongoing conflicts are projected to push the number of food-insecure people to 33 million in 2025.
Canada confirms first domestically acquired human case of H5N1 bird flu
Ottawa, Nov 14 (IANS) The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) confirmed the first domestically acquired human case of H5N1 avian influenza in Canada.
A teenager in British Columbia was hospitalised and tested presumptive positive for H5 avian influenza on November 9, and was later confirmed to have been infected with the H5N1 virus on Wednesday, PHAC said in a statement.
The genomic sequencing result indicated that the virus is related to the avian influenza H5N1 virus from the ongoing outbreak in poultry in British Columbia, said PHAC, adding that no other human infections have been detected so far, and investigation is underway to determine how the individual got infected.
While there is an ongoing H5N1 outbreak in dairy cattle in the United States, no cases of avian influenza have been reported in dairy cattle in Canada, and there has been no evidence of bird flu virus in milk samples, reports Xinhua news agency.
Furthermore, the clade of H5N1 virus detected in dairy cattle in the United States differed from that found in the human case reported in British Columbia, PHAC said.
Based on current evidence, the risk of avian influenza infection for the public remains low. The risk of bird flu infection is higher for those who have unprotected exposure to infected animals, PHAC said.
Honoured by the world: PM Modi’s record number of highest civilian awards
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is a leader to have received a record number of civilian honours — amounting to 14 — from numerous countries, highlighting his leadership and India’s growing stature on the global stage.
These awards signify strengthened diplomatic relationships and reflect India’s expanding influence and engagement worldwide.
In April 2016, during his visit to Saudi Arabia, Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred Saudi Arabia’s highest civilian honour, the King Abdulaziz Sash. The prestigious award was presented by King Salman bin Abdulaziz.
Later in 2016, PM Modi was awarded Afghanistan’s highest civilian honour, the State Order of Ghazi Amir Amanullah Khan.
In 2018, during a historic visit to Palestine, Prime Minister Modi was honoured with the Grand Collar of the State of Palestine Award, Palestine’s highest recognition for foreign dignitaries.
In 2019, the Prime Minister received the UAE’s highest civilian honour, the Order of Zayed Award, as a testament to the close India-UAE relations.
Russia also conferred Prime Minister Modi with its highest civilian honour, the Order of St. Andrew the Apostle, in 2019, recognising his efforts to strengthen India-Russia ties. PM Modi received the award during his visit to Moscow in July 2024.
In 2019, the Maldives presented PM Modi with the Order of the Distinguished Rule of Nishan Izzuddin, the country’s highest honour for foreign dignitaries.
In the same year, PM Modi was also honoured with Bahrain’s King Hamad Order of the Renaissance, highlighting the growing India-Bahrain relationship.
The United States conferred PM Modi with the Legion of Merit in 2020, an honour awarded by the US Armed Forces for exceptional service and achievements.
Bhutan recognised PM Modi with its highest civilian decoration, the Order of the Druk Gyalpo, in December 2021. The award was presented during his visit to Bhutan in March 2024.
In 2023, during his visit to Papua New Guinea, PM Modi was awarded the Ebakl Award by President Surangel S. Whipps, Jr. of the Republic of Palau.
Fiji honoured PM Modi with the Companion of the Order of Fiji, the highest honour in the country, recognising his global leadership. The award was presented by PM Sitiveni Rabuka of Fiji.
Additionally, the Governor General of Papua New Guinea, Sir Bob Dadae, conferred PM Modi with the Grand Companion of the Order of Logohu, Papua New Guinea’s highest honour.
In June 2023, Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi conferred the ‘Order of Nile’ on Prime Minister Modi, Egypt’s highest state honour.
On July 13, 2023, France awarded PM Modi the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour, France’s highest award, in a ceremony led by President Emmanuel Macron.
On August 25, 2023, Greek President Katerina Sakellaropoulou honoured PM Modi with the Grand Cross of the Order of Honour, the second-highest civilian honour of Greece.
Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Africa in November 2024, Dominica has announced it will bestow upon him its highest national award, the Dominica Award of Honour.
In addition to these highest civilian honours, PM Modi has received several prestigious awards from renowned global organisations.
In 2018, he was awarded the Seoul Peace Prize by the Seoul Peace Prize Cultural Foundation, in recognition of his contributions to global harmony and world peace.
In the same year, the United Nations honoured PM Modi with its highest environmental accolade, the Champions of The Earth Award, for his bold environmental leadership.
In 2019, PM Modi received the first-ever Philip Kotler Presidential Award, which is annually awarded to leaders who demonstrate outstanding national leadership.
The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation awarded PM Modi the Global Goalkeeper Award in 2019, in recognition of his efforts to transform India’s Swachh Bharat Abhiyan into a mass movement for cleanliness.
In 2021, PM Modi received the Global Energy and Environment Leadership Award from Cambridge Energy Research Associates (CERA), in recognition of his leadership on global energy and environmental sustainability.
Allu Arjun on Unstoppable with NBK Season 5: Who He Bought Liquor for at Goa Wine Shop
For the first time on screen, Pushpa star Allu Arjun opened up about his much-talked-about visit to a wine shop in Goa during his appearance on Unstoppable with NBK Season 4.
When NBK questioned him about the incident, Allu Arjun shared that he was there to buy alcohol for someone special. Notably, this person is also set to make a surprise appearance on the show.
To find out who it is, catch Unstoppable with NBK Season 4, streaming on aha from 7 PM on November 14, 2024.
Shah Rukh Khan to Attend Ram Charan’s ‘Game Changer’ Promotional Event!
The highly anticipated film “Game Changer,” starring Ram Charan and directed by Shankar, is set to release on January 10, during the Sankranti as a festival gift. The movie’s teaser, released recently, has impressed film enthusiasts.
With the success of “RRR,” the popularity of Ram Charan increased highly in Bollywood. So, the “Game Changer” team is eyeing the promotions in the Bollywood market. The teaser was released in Lucknow, and the team is planning to host grand promotional events, including an audio launch.
This year, Jhanvi Kapoor will be seen performing an item number in this film. Bollywood reports claim that Shah Rukh Khan may be part of the promotional events. Tamil movie director Shankar had invited Hollywood actors to promote his films earlier, and apparently, now, he is involving Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan to boost the market of the film in Bollywood.
Ram Charan is also expected to be present as the chief guest at the 80th National Mushaira Ghazal event on November 18. More details about this event are likely to be announced soon by his team.
DIL Raju is producing “Game Changer” under the banner of Sri Venkateswara and it will be hitting the screens in Telugu, Tamil, and Hindi. The film has a promising ensemble cast of Anjali, Kiara Advani, YS Surya, and Srikanth among others.
“Game Changer” is surely creating an uprising among film fanatics with its promising teaser and strategic promotional plans.
Sreejita De gets married again in traditional Bengali ceremony in Goa
Television actress Sreejita De has tied the knot with her partner Michael Blohm-Pape in an intimate traditional Bengali ceremony in Goa.
On Thursday, the ‘Uttaran’ actress took to her Instagram to share pictures from her wedding, writing in the caption, “Cherished for life, taken forever…”
Sreejita and Blohm-Pape had previously exchanged vows in a Catholic ceremony in Germany last year. Prior to the wedding, the couple celebrated a series of pre-wedding ceremonies, including Mehendi, Haldi, and Sangeet.
In the images, the couple is seen striking romantic poses. On her special day, Sreejita wore a maroon and gold saree. The blouse was embellished with delicate gold embroidery that complemented the saree’s intricate detailing. To complete her look, the former Bigg Boss contestant chose traditional jewellery, including a heavy gold necklace and statement earrings. Her hair was styled in a traditional bridal bun adorned with fresh flowers. Michael complemented her in a white and gold sherwani.
The actress also shared photos from her Mehendi ceremony on her Instagram stories.
Sreejita wore a sparkling gold sequin top paired with a vibrant, colour-blocked drape skirt, and completed the look with a trendy biker-style jacket. Meanwhile, Michael sported an ivory Indo-western suit, accessorized with a striking designer jacket.
In the caption, she wrote, “A story that our children will tell their children… Of love, togetherness, and beyond this world!! #AlwaysForever… Some moments from our mehendi ceremony…”
Sreejita De and Michael Blohm Pape tied the knot in July 2023 after dating for nearly five years. Michael had proposed to the actress in a romantic setting in Paris in 2021.
Explaining why it was important for them to marry according to both Catholic and Bengali traditions, Sreejita mentioned that they wanted to honour and respect both of their cultures.
On the work front, Sreejita De is widely known for playing Mukta Rathore in Colors TV’s “Uttaran”, one of the longest-running shows, and Dilruba in Star Plus’s supernatural thriller “Nazar”. She has also appeared in shows like “Yehh Jadu Hai Jinn Ka”!, “Tum Hi Ho Bandhu Sakha Tumhi”, “Piya Rangrezz”, and “Bigg Boss 16.”
Neil Nitin Mukesh’s brother, Naman Nitin ties the knot with Trishona Soni
The wedding ceremony of Naman Nitin, the son of singer Nitin Mukesh, and the brother of Neil Nitin Mukesh, was concluded in Udaipur, which has become a wedding destination for Bollywood celebrities. Naman tied the nuptial knot with Trishona Soni in presence of family and friends.
The wedding ceremony was a close-knit affair. The three-day wedding ceremony was attended by family members, relatives and friends. After the wedding, the couple left for Mumbai. The wedding ceremonies were kept completely under wraps. Photos and videos from the wedding have gone viral on social media.
Actor Neil Nitin Mukesh and his wife Nita also got married in Udaipur. Naman, who is the younger son of Nitin Mukesh, directs and acts in Bollywood films. This is the third Bollywood destination wedding in Udaipur this year. Earlier this year, celebrity Aamir Khan’s daughter Ira Khan tied the knot with Nupur Shikhare from January 7 to January 10 in Udaipur. The couple had a traditional Maharashtrian wedding ceremony on January 8. The wedding ceremony took place at Taj Aravali Resort located on Kodiyat Road in Udaipur. All 176 rooms of the hotel were booked for the family members and guests of the bride and groom.
Sunny Deol’s niece also got married in Udaipur from January 29 to January 31.
Last year, politician Raghav Chadha and Bollywood actress Parineeti Chopra also tied the knot in Udaipur. Their wedding festivities began with a mehendi function. The couple hosted a chooda ceremony, followed by haldi and sangeet.
The couple twinned in ivory coloured ensembles for their big day. The wedding was attended by their family and close friends, including CMs Arvind Kejriwal, Bhagwant Mann, Manish Malhotra, and Sania Malhotra.
Soundarya Sharma on her Hollywood debut: Dreams do come true
Actress Soundarya Sharma is all set to make her Hollywood debut with “John Wick” series director Chad Stahelski.
The ‘Housefull 5’ actress is incredibly thrilled. Talking about her big debut, Soundarya shared, “I am incredibly thrilled. All I can say is, Dream on, dreams do come true. 2024 is incredibly special — it started with Housefull 5, all thanks to NGE and my ‘godsister’ Warda Nadiadwala, and now I’m trying and paving my way in Hollywood, which I’m really looking forward to. I had shot a few sequences almost a year ago for the same project, but I never like to talk much until it’s executed because I’m superstitious about it.”
She added, “I’m super excited to finish my last schedule in Los Angeles and France in January. I shot parts of it this year before my Housefull 5 schedule. Due to the NDA, I can’t share further details regarding this project, but I will soon, as per the ideal timeline.”
The former Bigg Boss 16 contestant also shared pictures with director Chad Stahelski on her Instagram handle, writing in the caption, “Finally, I get to post these!!! As they say, Dream on, dreams do come true. Manifestations DO WORK! Here with the one and only, the great filmmaker and director of the John Wick series @chadstahelski #chadstahelski #8711NorthAction #8711 #JohnWick and my dearest friend @hugh_gregoryfitzgerald. PS: Can’t wait to be back in Los Angeles shooting for something exciting in January. God is kind! Hollywood calling.”
Stahelski, an American stuntman and filmmaker, is known for projects like “Atomic Blonde” and many more. He’s also recognized as the primary stuntman behind successful projects like “Transformers”, “The Matrix”, “Serenity”, “X-Men Origins: Wolverine”, “The Expendables”, “G.I. Joe: Retaliation”, “Immortals”, and many other massive Hollywood films.
Meanwhile, Soundarya has also bagged a role in “Housefull 5”, opposite Akshay Kumar. The dentist-turned-actress will play the female lead in the comedy, directed by Tarun Mansukhani. The film also stars Dino Morea, Jacqueline Fernandez, Riteish Deshmukh, Abhishek Bachchan, Nargis Fakhri, and Sonam Bajwa.
“Housefull 5” is slated to be released in June 2025.
Sharma shot to fame after appearing on the Salman Khan-hosted reality show “Bigg Boss 16.”
Nayanthara reveals how she fell in love with Vignesh Shivan
Superstar Nayanthara, who made her Hindi cinema debut with the Shah Rukh Khan-starrer box-office juggernaut ‘Jawan’, has recollected how she and her husband, Vignesh Shivan fell in love.
The actress made the revelation in her streaming documentary ‘Nayanthara: Beyond the Fairytale’. On Thursday, the makers shared a clip from the documentary which shows the couple walking down the memory lane as they spoke about falling for each other.
Nayanthara said in the video “One day, all of a sudden, we were just doing one scene on the roads of Pondicherry. Since the roads and all were cleared and all that, I was just sitting on the road waiting for my shot. And Vicky was doing a shot with, I think, Vijay Sethupathi sir. And, you know, he was just doing his shot and all that”.
She further mentioned, “I don’t know, for some strange reason, all of a sudden, I looked at him, and I looked at him differently. The first thing that I thought was, he’s a cute guy. So, I found him cute, and then, the way he was explaining things, and the way he was just functioning as a director, that’s when I noticed him”.
Vignesh on his part said, “After the shoot was over, she said, ‘You know what to say, I miss being on set’. I told her, ‘Yes, I also miss being on set’. I won’t lie, any guy will check out a good looking girl, and compliment her in his mind. But, I never saw Nayan ma’am in that way”.
The actress added, “This is the first time I’m actually taking a step forward. And we kind of understood that we can talk, you know, in a different way”.
Nayanthara and Vignesh tied the nuptial knot on June 9, 2022, in Mahabalipuram. Their wedding was attended by Shah Rukh Khan, Rajinikanth, AR Rahman, Suriya, Vijay Sethupathi, Atlee and several others from the film industry.
