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Assam

Assam's Mrigashree Baruah finished first runner-up as northeast contestants stood out at the Miss Grand India 2026 finale in New Delhi. Their strong showing and outspoken final answers brought regional representation, inclusion and safety issues into focus.

Lakshita Thilagaraj of Tamil Nadu won and will represent India internationally

Tanvi Marak took second runner-up as northeast contestants featured strongly overall

Around 29 contestants competed in talent, swimsuit, costume and gala rounds

Assam's Mrigashree Baruah shines as first runner-up at Miss Grand India 2026

Sikkim

‘Hope our people back us too’: Sikkim filmmaker Tribeny Rai ahead of India-Nepal release of Shape of Momo’

‘Hope our people back us’: Sikkim filmmaker Tribeny Rai ahead of India-Nepal release of ‘Shape of Momo’

Tribeny Rai’s debut feature ‘Shape of Momo’ will release in theatres across India and Nepal on May 29. Backed by Rana Daggubati and supported by Payal Kapadia, Zoya Akhtar and Reema Kagti, the film brings a Sikkim-set story to wider audiences.

Set in Sikkim, the film traces three generations of women

It explores womanhood, silence, identity and the pull of home

Bhanu Maya Rai features with Gaumaya Gurung and other cast members

Shape of Momo

Sikkim filmmaker Tribeny Rai’s debut feature ‘Shape of Momo’ set for theatrical release

Sport

BLACKPINK's Lisa will perform at the FIFA World Cup 2026 opening ceremony in Los Angeles on June 12. The appearance will make her the first Thai national to perform at the tournament and extend K-pop's run on the World Cup stage.

Her label confirmed the appearance for the tournament's opening celebration

She would become the first Thai artiste on football's biggest stage

Katy Perry, Future, Anitta, Rema and Tyla are also scheduled

Lisa

BLACKPINK's Lisa to perform at FIFA World Cup 2026 opening ceremony in Los Angeles

Colombian singer Shakira has unveiled the teaser of 'Dai Dai', the official anthem of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, marking her return to football’s biggest stage 16 years after 'Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)'.

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Shakira unveils 2026 FIFA World Cup anthem teaser with Burna Boy

Jungkook will appear in Capstone's 2026 Brain Candy Books as the first Korean singer in the US children's series. The announcement coincides with BTS drawing huge crowds in Mexico City, highlighting the group's continuing global pull.

The 2026 book traces his childhood, rise, and artistic outlook

It highlights his seven simultaneous Billboard Hot 100 entries as a soloist

The profile also notes his World Cup anthem performance in Qatar

BTS's Jungkook becomes first Korean singer in US children's educational book series

A documentary built entirely from candid footage recorded nearly three decades ago presents a raw and intimate portrait of Bhupen Hazarika, capturing the legendary artiste in conversation on music, relationships and his personal philosophy.

Unearthed 1999 tapes reveal intimate side of Bhupen Hazarika in new documentary

Sikkim-born vocalist Girish Pradhan has been selected by legendary German heavy metal band Accept for their 50th anniversary album Teutonic Titans 1976–2026, set to release on September 4.

Pradhan will perform Accept’s 1981 classic Breaker on the double album

More than 50 metal icons feature across 19 re-recorded tracks

His selection followed collaborations with American guitarist Joel Hoekstra under Frontiers

Sikkim-born vocalist Girish Pradhan

Sikkim’s Girish Pradhan to feature on German metal band Accept’s 50th anniversary album  

Noted television host, radio jockey, writer and cultural activist Kumar Bhaskarjyoti passed away on Wednesday at the age of 50, leaving behind a rich legacy in Assam’s media and cultural landscape.

Journalist and cultural activist Kumar Bhaskarjyoti passes away at 50

The animated Stranger Things spinoff, 'Stranger Things: Tales From '85,' shortly after the show's first season premiered on Netflix.

Stranger Things animated spinoff renewed days after debut, set for fall return

Global pop band BTS has teamed up with Maggie Kang, the director of "KPop Demon Hunters" in their short documentary series "Keep Swimming with BTS".


BTS partners with filmmaker Maggie Kang for ‘Keep Swimming’ documentary series

Taylor Swift cautions fans about overanalyzing her lyrics, calling it 'detective work' that can be excessive. She urges listeners to enjoy the music without reading too much into every detail

Taylor Swift calls out 'detective work' around her songs, says fans can take it 'too far'

The Verity adaptation teaser unveils a darker, suspenseful tone, moving away from the novel's romantic roots. It promises an intense psychological thriller that has intrigued fans and new viewers alike.

Verity teaser signals darker, unsettling shift for Colleen Hoover adaptation

A construction worker lost his life in a workplace mishap during preparations for Shakira's concert in Brazil, event organisers have confirmed.

Construction worker dies during stage setup for Shakira concert in Brazil

A special NDPS court in Mumbai ordered the immediate unfreezing of Rhea Chakraborty and Showik Chakraborty's bank accounts. The court said the NCB did not comply with the mandatory 30-day confirmation requirement under Section 68F.

Special NDPS court ordered immediate unfreezing of Rhea and Showik's accounts

Court said NCB failed to follow mandatory Section 68F procedure

Law requires freezing orders to be confirmed within 30 days

Rhea Chakraborty

Mumbai special court defreezes Rhea Chakraborty's bank accounts in drugs probe

 The Assamese feature film Moromor Deuta, adapted from a popular novel by National Award-winning filmmaker and litterateur Dr Bhabendra Nath Saikia, arrives in theatres on May 15. First published in a children's magazine during 1989–90, the story—titled Beloved Father in English—has long captivated readers with its heartfelt narrative of family bonds and nostalgia.

The story first appeared in children’s magazine Saphura in 1989–90

Director Himjyoti Talukdar said the adaptation seeks a contemporary cinematic vision

He said preserving the original work’s emotional soul was challenging

Assamese film ‘Moromor Deuta’ set for May 15 release, brings Bhabendra Nath Saikia’s classic to screen

Warner Bros.' adaptation of Emily Brontë's classic novel ' Wuthering Heights ', directed by Emerald Fennell, is set to stream on HBO Max beginning May 1

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Wuthering Heights adaptation set for streaming debut in May

A film about challenging the system ends up doing exactly that — battling rejection, taking to the streets, and carving its own path to the screen. Nukkad Natak may not be flawless, but its raw honesty, real characters, and the story behind its making linger long after it ends.

A socially driven story explores education, inequality, and LGBTQ identity through grounded, theatre-like storytelling.

Strong performances and raw realism shine, but parts of the narrative feel slightly too neat and emotionally underexplored.

An indie film that fought its way from street promotions to Netflix, carrying a powerful message about persistence and purpose.

Nukkad Natak Review: Rough around the edges, real at its core

The live-action series Scooby-Doo: Origins has released its first visuals and started production in Atlanta. Set during the gang’s final summer at camp, the story recasts their formation through a darker mystery.

The story unfolds during the friends’ last summer together at camp

Shaggy and Daphne are drawn into a case around a missing puppy

Velma is portrayed as a science-minded outsider, with Freddy joining investigations

Scooby-Doo: Origins first look reveals a darker camp-set mystery

Celeste Rivas Hernandez, the 15-year-old girl whose remains were discovered inside the boot of a towed car in Los Angeles last year, was killed by multiple stab wounds, the County of Los Angeles Department of Medical Examiner has confirmed.

Celeste

Celeste Rivas Hernandez stabbed to death, medical examiner confirms, as D4vd faces murder charge

Zayn Malik has cancelled upcoming TV spots, including a slot on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, while he battles back from a mystery health issue. 

Zayn Malik pulls out of TV appearance, shares hospital update amid recovery

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