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Noah Schnapp stresses therapy should be compulsory for child actors to manage industry pressures. He shares how therapy aided his mental health while growing up in the limelight

Noah Schnapp

Stranger Things star Noah Schnapp says therapy should be mandatory for child actors

Dhurandhar 2 will release in March 2026 with a pan-India rollout in five languages. Further cast and crew details will be announced soon

Dhurandhar

Dhurandhar 2 locks March 2026 release; five-language pan-India rollout planned

Imani Smith, who played Young Nala in Disney’s The Lion King on Broadway, has died following an alleged homicide in New Jersey, according to reports. She was 22.

Imani Smith

Lion King star Imani Smith stabbed to death in New Jersey; boyfriend arrested

Assam

“It takes passion, sacrifice, blood and nightmares to become a free bird,” Barua said, stressing that such dialogues must continue. Reflecting on the journey of becoming an artist, he added that Assam needs more conversations that acknowledge the courage it takes to do what one truly loves, a path marked by blood, sacrifice and sleepless nights, until one finally becomes the free bird.

Joi Barua reflects on creating 'Free Bird' with Zubeen Garg.

The song mirrors the journey from struggle to liberation.

Lyrics evoke freedom and aspiration, using a tree metaphor.

"Free Bird: It takes passion, sacrifice, blood and nightmares to become one"  

‘Takes blood, sacrifice and nightmares to become artist’: Joi Barua on the soul behind Free Bird

Stranger Things season 5 finale will be over two hours, promising a detailed conclusion. Fans await official release details from the makers

Stranger Things

Stranger Things 5 finale to run over two hours as makers reveal episode runtimes

National

Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to the writer, recalling his lasting contribution to Hindi literature. In a message posted on X, Modi said Shukla would always be remembered for enriching the literary world with his work and extended condolences to his family and admirers.

Vinod Kumar Shukla

Voice of modern Hindi literature Vinod Kumar Shukla dies at 89

Vince Zampella, co-creator of Call of Duty, died in a car crash in California. The gaming community mourns the loss of a visionary developer

Call of duty, Vince Zampella

Call of Duty co-creator Vince Zampella dies in California car crash

Ajay Devgn will reprise his role as Vijay Salgaonkar in Drishyam 3, set to release in October 2026. The film promises to uphold the suspense and quality that made the franchise a hit

Ajay Devgn returns as Vijay Salgaonkar, Drishyam 3 locked for October 2026

A rare documentary shot in Kaziranga more than 70 years ago has been screened publicly again, offering a striking record of the park’s wildlife long before modern conservation measures took shape.

Kaziranga’s past revisited as rare 1961 documentary finds new audience after decades

Wiz Khalifa has been sentenced to nine months jail in Romania for drug possession during a concert. The case highlights Romania's strict drug laws and ongoing legal challenges for the rapper

Wiz Khalifa

Wiz Khalifa gets nine-month jail sentence in Romania after onstage drug case

Cristiano Ronaldo is set to star in the Fast & Furious franchise, marking his entry into action films. This move reflects his growing interest in diversifying his career beyond football

From global football icon to action star, Cristiano Ronaldo enters Fast & Furious universe

Kristin Cabot, the executive at the centre of the viral Coldplay concert controversy nicknamed #ColdplayGate, has broken her silence on the moment that abruptly changed her professional and personal life.

'I made a bad decision': Kristin Cabot addresses viral Coldplay concert controversy

The Oscars will be streamed free on YouTube worldwide from 2029, says the Academy. This move aims to widen access and boost global viewership for the prestigious awards

Oscars to stream free on YouTube worldwide from 2029

Stranger Things Season 5 finale is as long as four feature films combined, promising an expansive and detailed storyline. Fans can look forward to a major, action-packed event wrapping up the season

'Stranger Things' season 5 finale is basically four feature films back-to-back

The film, which traces the aspirations and struggles of two rural friends, will compete with titles from Argentina, Brazil, France, Germany, Iraq, Japan, Jordan, Norway, Palestine, South Korea, Spain, Switzerland, Taiwan and Tunisia. The shortlisted films include Belén (Argentina), The Secret Agent (Brazil), It Was Just an Accident (France), Sound of Falling (Germany) and The President’s Cake (Iraq), among others.

'Homebound' shortlisted for Best International Feature at 98th Oscars.

Film explores caste and identity through rural friends' police job pursuit.

Karan Johar calls 'Homebound's' Oscars journey 'overwhelming'.

Neeraj Ghaywan’s ‘Homebound’ shortlisted for best international feature at Oscars

Hollywood is in shock following the deaths of veteran filmmaker Rob Reiner and his wife Michele Singer, who were found dead on Sunday, December 14. According to reports from TMZ, authorities are investigating the incident as a homicide, with the couple allegedly stabbed to death.

Hollywood

Celebrated Hollywood filmmaker Rob Reiner and wife Michele Singer found dead in suspected homicide

Vin Diesel has sparked buzz around the Fast & Furious franchise after hinting that football icon Cristiano Ronaldo could appear in an upcoming film.

Vin Diesel hints Cristiano Ronaldo could race into Fast & Furious

The 2025 Taiwan Film Festival in Delhi launches with the first Taiwan–India co-production, highlighting growing cultural ties. The event showcases Taiwanese cinema to promote mutual understanding and partnership

First Taiwan–India co-production headlines 2025 Taiwan Film Festival in Delhi

Japanese filmmaker Akio Fujimoto has won the Red Sea International Film Festival’s top honour for Lost Land, marking a major milestone for Rohingya representation in global cinema.

First Rohingya-language feature wins top prize at Red Sea Film Festival

He looked like the kind of man who gets a venue shut down before the first note is played—barefoot, buzzed, inked head to toe, holding a red cup and a smoke like he didn’t care who was watching. Five minutes later, when he opened his mouth, everyone realised they weren’t witnessing chaos at all, but the beginning of something Guwahati had never seen before.

The night Guwahati stopped being just a stopover

A R Rahman will receive the Lakshminarayana International Award for his outstanding musical contributions. The honour recognises his impact on Indian and international music

AR Rahman

Music maestro A R Rahman to receive Lakshminarayana International Award

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