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The referendum is to cement democratic reforms but some activists say real change is not being made. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jN7oMa

Police confirm at least two people have died and say they have arrested a man in his mid 20s. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/322Ue7I

The stories of families who have lost sons in the latest territorial war over Nagorno-Karabakh. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HLV813

Egypt and Ethiopia are at loggerheads over the mega dam, with Sudan literally stuck in the middle. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3oJEvnJ

Indian couple trolled for intimate post-wedding photoshoot refuses to give in to bullies. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mFd24H

How people are dealing with the effects of coronavirus in one New York neighbourhood. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2TJaVR8

The Beach Boys' Brian Wilson is just one star who's recorded with a group of girls from Afghanistan. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/320t7u0

How music has featured prominently in the protests calling for President Lukashenko to step down. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jLTFFd

Joe Biden is in Michigan while Donald Trump arrives in Pennsylvania, both key to the White House race. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ecV4U6

Just ahead of the election, the US is seeing what could be the largest outbreak of the pandemic so far. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kQx63C

Former prisoner Davion Hampton from Florida wants to vote in this US election. But he can't. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/320sWi5

Chenren and Cathy Shao haven't let political differences get in the way of their eight-year marriage. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HVJXmN

For some Americans, civil unrest after police shootings is driving their support for Donald Trump. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2TJaHte

Opposition calls for mass protests after denouncing last week's presidential election as fraudulent. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2TFRubM

Two-time US World Cup winner Megan Rapinoe and WNBA star Sue Bird have announced their engagement. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35LmBs2

Shah Rukh Khan is currently stationed in Dubai and attending the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020. He recently held an #AskSRK session on Twitter where he advised the fans to not visit Mannat this year amid the pandemic. He said, “iss baar ka pyaar thoda door se yaar (this time show your love from a distance).” This year the fans have decided to take the celebrations, virtual. A fanclub will be hosting a virtual cake-cutting ceremony, according to a daily. The fans will get the virtual experience of being at Mannat from Sunday midnight through the live streaming. The birthday celebrations will involve an SRK quiz, virtual selfie booths, games, and a few performances. The fanclub member also revealed that they will donate 5555 Covid kits with masks and sanitisers, along with 5555 meals to the needy and also visit old age homes and orphanages. Meanwhile, on the work front, Shah Rukh Khan will begin shooting for Pathan in November starring alongside Deepika Padukone and John Ab...

The alleged con artists said the lamp would make him rich, and pretended to conjure spirits from the lamp. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31YcI9n

Rescue workers hunt through collapsed buildings in the city of Izmir after Friday's deadly quake. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kKXFaq

After filing a defamation case in the Bombay High Court, Mukesh Bhatt and Mahesh Bhatt have released an official statement denying drug allegations made by Sumit Sabherwal’s estranged wife Luviena Lodh. The model-actor had claimed in an Instagram video that she was being harassed by her husband and Bhatt brothers. After appearing before the court earlier this week, she spoke to the media and said, “Mahesh Bhatt is the biggest don of the industry. If you don't play by his rules, he destroys your career and life." Furthermore, she stated if anything happens to her or her family, Mahesh Bhatt, Mukesh Bhatt, Sumit Sabherwal, Sahil Sehgal, and Kumkum Sehgal should be considered responsible for it.” She added, “Everyone knows that every person who works for Vishesh Films (Bhatts' Production house) consumes drugs, but no one talks about the Bhatt family." She had also alleged that her estranged husband was Bhatts’ nephew and would supply drugs to celebrities including Amyr...

We all know former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa was an exceptional orator. Her public-address rallies were political phenomena that defied all analysis. It, therefore, comes as no surprise to know that the makers of Thalaivi , the multi-lingual Jayalalithaa bio-pic starring Kangana Ranaut were planning to shoot a number of massy meetings with hundreds of junior artistes. But now, with COVID-19 showing no sign of abatement, Jayalalithaa’s public rally scenes are likely to be simulated on screen through computer graphics. “Makes sense, don’t you think?” a source close to the project wonders. “It’s going to be months if nor years before any filmmaker can shoot large crowds and mobs. We might as well get used to making do with CGs.” Says Thailavi producer Shaailesh Singh, "Most of the public speeches of Jayalalithaaji we had already shot, only few such scenes are left, what we will shoot now, it will be according to COVID-19 guidelines and in those shots definitely if r...

Kriti Sanon and Varun Dhawan’s pair in Dilwale was adored by the fans who couldn’t get enough of the duo. The actors wooed the audience with their undeniable chemistry and goofy antics leaving them wanting more. After starring in Rohit Shetty’s Dilwale , director Amar Kaushik is set to bring this dynamic duo back with his upcoming project, Bhediya . Bhediya will mark Varun Dhawan and Kriti Sanon’s second project on-screen and will be a partial reunion never the less. While there aren’t a lot of details pertaining to the project, it is being said to be a monster satire. A source close to the development said, “It is true that Varun Dhawan and Kriti Sanon will be starring in Amar Kaushik’s next titled Bhediya . The duo fit the bill and the director wanted a pair that had already made its way into people’s hearts. The film will go on floors in January 2021.” Apart from this, Varun Dhawan will be seen in Sanki and Coolie No. 1 . Also Read: Varun Dhawan makes a new furry friend on hi...

Before the lockdown began, Sonakshi Sinha had given her nod to Reema Kagti’s upcoming web series, Fallen. With Sonakshi in the lead, the series will also have the likes of Gully Boy fame Vijay Varma, Gulshan Devaiah, Sohum Shah among the others. Marking her first digital web series, Sonakshi Sinha along with the crew is expected to head to Rajasthan in December. As per the makers, Reema Kagti will be taking a crew of 35 people with her on a week-long schedule. In this schedule, she plans to wrap the project from start to finish as discussed during the early days of the lockdown. With the situation getting better a little, Reema Kagti is all set to shoot for Fallen. Sonakshi Sinha who was last seen in Dabangg 3 will next be seen in Bhuj: The Pride Of India with Ajay Devgn and Sanjay Dutt in lead roles. Fallen is said to release on Amazon Prime Video with the schedule wrapping in mid-January, 2021. Also Read: “Raising strong daughters is like readying solid bricks” – Sonakshi Sinha...

President Alassane Ouattara is running for a third term which his opponents say is illegal. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HQgzOF

Social media companies are making plans in case of unrest after election day. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kJG4Qj

Bangladesh has begun relocating hundreds of refugees to a small remote island, against their will. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HTnYwK

Some people in Asia see Donald Trump as their man to stand up to China - and nervously hope he'll be re-elected. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ecrm1t

The BBC speaks to journalists in the region who say doing their job has become increasingly difficult. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3oSHNoS

Unions say Covid has in effect trapped thousands of seafarers on ships - waiting to go home. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jH4s3A

The iPhone transformed mobile phones in just 10 years. Could green energy see a similar revolution? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ee9Gmj

In the throes of an epoch-defining election, those looking for a healing process will be disappointed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31Z2ohl

The presidential campaigns are coming to an end. We've fact-checked the candidates' latest claims. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mvHTke

Everyone in Slovakia over the age of 10 is to be tested for Covid - but the president is sceptical. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HL5z50

Non-essential shops will close until mid-December to help curb the highest infection rate in Europe. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2TKYvYF

Every 30 seconds, a Latino in the US turns 18 and becomes eligible to vote. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/364Khbd

Berlin's new airport is finally opening to the public, 10 years behind schedule and billions over budget. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ecZ4UF

Could this zombie-inspired experience be for people who want to be frightened but be Covid-19 safe? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jNEv29

Donald Trump and Joe Biden slug it out in Florida, with very different campaign styles. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3oIl9iH

The Taiwanese military says their inclusion shows its "enlightened" and "progressive" attitude. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2GaLWTq

Producer Sunir Kheterpal has quit as CEO of Azure Entertainment. Sunir helped Azure to acquire the remake rights of many successful foreign films including the Spanish films The Invisible Guest and El Cuerpo which were remade in 2018 as Badla and in 2019 as The Body . Kheterpal also acquired the remake rights of the Hollywood film The Intern which was to star Rishi Kapoor and Deepika Padukone. Rishi’s untimely death halted that project. Kheterpal’s latest acquisition for Azure was the Korean Film The Terror Live which is rumoured to being remade into Hindi with Kartik Aryan in the lead and Ram Madhvani as director. However sources close to the company say nothing has been finalized as yet. Sources say Kheterpal intends to set up his own production company. Announcements will happen shortly. Also Read:  Producer Sunir Kheterpal feels the OTT platform is the best bet for producers for now from Latest Bollywood News | Hindi Movie News | Hindi Cinema News | Indian Movies | ...

After huge anticipation, the makers of Heropanti 2 have finally announced Tara Sutaria as their female lead opposite Tiger Shroff in the second installment of the successful action franchise. Tara Sutaria is also a part of the producer’s upcoming movie opposite Ahan Shetty. A spokesperson from the production house shares, “Sajid Sir saw the rushes of Tara’s scenes in the Ahan Shetty debut film and was really moved by her brilliant performance. She is a great actress who would be a perfect match for the role in Heropanti 2 opposite Tiger Shroff.” The duo Tara Sutaria and Tiger Shroff will reunite on screen after two years. Earlier this year, producer Sajid Nadiadwala had announced Heropanti 2 , and with the second installment of the action franchise, Producer Sajid Nadiadwala has planned to take this franchise to the next level in terms of scale, action, and all other aspects. Heropanti 2 will be directed by Ahmed Khan who has earlier directed Baaghi 2 and Baaghi 3 from the Baagh...

A long-awaited report into Australia's bushfires warns of an "alarming" outlook in future decades. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2TyW0c0

While Alia Bhatt’s songs in Sanjay Bhansali’s Gangubai Kathiawadi are sung by Shreya Ghoshal, there is every chance that Alia Bhatt will be singing for herself in S S Rajamouli’s RRR . Again! Lest we forget Alia has earlier sung for herself in Imtiaz Ali’s Highway and in Shashank Khaitan’s Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhaniya . Says a source, “Alia has one big song-and-dance number in RRR which she may sing in her own voice. The only problem is her accent in Tamil and Telugu, in which case she will sing for herself only in the Hindi version of RRR .” While in Gangubai Kathiawadi Alia’s titular character is on screen from the first frame to last, in RRR she has more of a cameo and may be billed as “guest star” in the credit title. Also Read:  Alia Bhatt to join Ram Charan and Jr NTR starrer RRR in November from Latest Bollywood News | Hindi Movie News | Hindi Cinema News | Indian Movies | Films - Bollywood Hungama https://ift.tt/31T7NGw

Kangana Ranaut once again has come under fire. A Mumbai Court has ordered an inquiry against Kangana and her sister Rangoli Chandel for allegedly spreading communal hatred. According to Live Law India, “Court ordered an inquiry under Section 202 of CrPC and called for a police report on the allegations against the siblings. Judge Bhagwat T Zirape was hearing a complaint filed by Advocate Ali Kaashif Khan Deshmukh for offences punishable under Sections 153-A, 153-B, 195-A, 298, 505 read with Section 34 of the Indian Penal Code. Advocate Ali has recently filed another complaint against Kangana Ranaut before the Andheri Magistrate Court for allegedly causing disharmony between Hindus and Muslims and for allegedly mocking the judiciary after a Magistrate Court in Bandra ordered FIR to be registered against Kangana and her sister.” Metropolitan Magistrate Bhagawat T Zirape also asked the police to submit the inquiry report by December 5, 2020. The complainant said that Rangoli Chandel ha...

One of the biggest hits of 2019 was Kesari , starring Akshay Kumar. The period action drama was loved for its massy treatment due to which it worked pan-India. And now if reports are to be believed, then this talented filmmaker is all set to direct Varun Dhawan in the Sajid Nadiadwala production, titled Sanki . A source close to the project says, “ Kesari was a very successful film and it got Anurag Singh noticed. He has already made a mark with some very entertaining films in Punjabi cinema and Kesari ’s success gave a boost to his career. He was offered several films and finally he decided to come on board for Sanki . He knows the pulse of the audience and hence the team of the film feel he’ll be the right person to helm the subject of Sanki .” It is written by Rajat Arora and reportedly, it is an adaptation of a successful South film. The source further adds, “Varun Dhawan will be playing to the gallery in this actioner. He has grown up enjoying such films and is happy that he’s...

Mirzapur 2, after a long wait, was recently released on OTT platform and it had naturally given major content for memes on social media. Becoming one of the hot topics of discussion, Mirzapur 2 starred Ali Fazal, Divyenndu Sharma, Rasika Duggal, Pankaj Tripathi, Shweta Tripathi, and Harshita Gaur among the others. While the fans are binge-watching the show, veteran Hindi writer, Surender Mohan Pathak is miffed with the makers for violating the Copyright Act. In episode 3 of Mirzapur 2, Kulbhushan Kharbanda’s character is seen reading Surender Mohan Pathak’s novel Dhabba while in the voiceover an erotic scene is described. However, the writer says that the voiceover has no relation to the content in the book and has sent a notice to Excel Entertainment asking them to remove the said scene. He is currently waiting for them to respond to his notice and in case they fail to do so, he will be filing a case in Delhi High Court for the same. The writer was unaware of the scene until his fan...

Early referendum results show 65.2% voted "yes" to enforcing a law allowing assisted dying. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32cjrwH

A woman on the same flight as "invasively examined" female passengers feared a "hostage situation". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34EyaSH

A selection of the week's best photos from across the continent and beyond. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35HpDgW

Every election campaign uses more sophisticated tech, but the text message still cuts through. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37SvCSN

It's an unusual moment for India's corporate culture, which has shied away from political activism. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jE00Ti

A British lawyer exposed huge oil industry corruption - and now Monaco wants him extradited. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3e7nkrg

How closely have you been paying attention to what's been going on during the past seven days? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35JXOEF

Mr Biden's lead over the US president is narrower in must-win states, with Florida a key prize. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HM9uyS

Traffic stretched more than 430 miles (700km) in total just hours before new measures came into force. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3oBtbKi

Walmart has removed gun and ammunition displays from its stores citing concerns of "civil unrest". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3oHxxiX

Armenian mothers fear for sons on the front line in Nagorno-Karabakh as both sides suffer heavy casualties. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mD7jMC

Three people from around the world who lost their jobs during the pandemic explain how it has affected their lives. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3oMNWD5

The airline's boss Scott Kirby tells the BBC passenger testing is "key to reopening the world economy". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35N3iPa

Village People's lead singer says he doesn't endorse the US president, who regularly plays the classic at rallies. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2TDO09O

Ronnie Screwvala's RSVP and Siddharth Roy Kapur's Roy Kapur Films joined forces to bring a tale of India's valour onto the big screen with their production Pippa. Based on the book The Burning Chaffees by war veteran Brigadier Balram Singh Mehta, this collaboration has Airlift director Raja Krishna Menon at its helm and will be headlined by Ishaan Khatter. The makers of the heroic tank battle film now finalize the rest of the lead cast that shall join Khatter. The war drama will have Mrunal Thakur (of Super 30 fame) and Priyanshu Painyuli (best known for Extraction and Mirzapur Season 2) in the roles of Khatter's reel siblings and Soni Razdan as their mother. Pippa is set to have Ishaan in the role of Brigadier Mehta, a veteran of the 45th Cavalry Tank Squadron who fought on the eastern front during the Indo-Pakistan war of 1971. With one of the biggest war films, Uri: The Surgical Strike , to his credit, Producer Ronnie Screwvala says, “Pippa is a story that ch...

Entire city dims its streetlights, enabling scientists to measure light pollution from space. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3edhYe7

The president's U-turn over a third-term bid has opened up wounds in a country with a history of civil wars. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37Mwt7D

A planned biopic of Sri Lanka bowler Muttiah Muralitharan has drawn protests but he insists it will air. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31UThOO

"This is the single most resilient and bravest person I have ever met in my life," the Brexit Party founder says of the US president. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3oDpvrm

Two of the continent's biggest economies impose strict restrictions amid dire warnings over Covid-19. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3e7cC41

Filmmaker Shakun Batra is currently shooting his film in Goa that stars Deepika Padukone, Siddhant Chaturvedi, and Ananya Panday. The film, bankrolled by Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions, has come under fire for garbage littering on the set. As per reports, the Entertainment Society of Goa has issued a showcause notice to the production house. Now, Goa line producer Dilip Borkar is defending the production house and said that it was only one day that the garbage was not picked up but got it removed immediately. Dilip took to his Twitter page to issue the statement that read, "There is a dearth of waste disposal management companies in North Goa where the shoot was being held. Due to the non-availability of private vendors. I hired and paid the panchayat garbage vendors to segregate and collect the garbage generated at the shoot location." "Unfortunately on one particular Monday, the garbage pick-up truck was unable to reach the dumping site due to a breakdown. Upon re...

Touted to be the biggest action drama in the making, the Hindi remake of Marathi film Mulshi Pattern starring Salman Khan and Aayush Sharma is ready to roll. The film, which was titled Guns Of North , will now be called Antim as it focuses on the face-off between a gangster and a cop. In September, it was revealed that Salman Khan had backed out as the script underwent multiple changes amid the quarantine. Since the changes were necessary, the makers found a way to justify Khan's presence in the film and now he is back on board as the Sikh cop.  It was also learnt that Mulshi Pattern actor Mahesh Manjrekar will direct the Hindi remake after replacing the previous director Abhiraj Minawala. According to a daily, after completing the shoot of Radhe - Your Most Wanted Bhai , Salman is raring to get back to work. The shooting will commence on November 15 in Mumbai. Mahesh Manjrekar is currently working towards amplifying the story and the confrontation between the good and the bad...

The Marshall Islands was one of the few places free of Covid-19 until two US arrivals tested positive. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kDABuj

Tony Chung was detained as he reportedly planned to claim asylum at the US consulate. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HAmSpS

Chilean woman Adriana Rivas was allegedly involved in seven kidnappings before moving to Australia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Tvyn4a

Deepika Padukone’s manager Karishma Prakash has been under the NCB’s radar for quite some time after the drugs probe during Sushant Singh Rajput’s death case came to light. The actress’ manager had some links to drug peddlers and was called for questioning by the Narcotics Control Bureau regarding the same. After the recent raid at her apartment, the NCB had summoned her once again on Wednesday for questioning. However, as per the sources, Karishma Prakash did not turn up for the questioning and one of the officers mentioned that she did not give a reason behind her absence. Even during the raid, she was not present at her apartment but it was conducted among the presence of her acquaintances. During the said raid, 1.7 grams of charas and two bottles of CBD oil were recovered from Karishma Prakash’s house. The Narcotics Control Bureau will be sending across another summon to Karishma Prakash after a two-day wait. The peddler in touch with Karishma has been arrested in the FIR no. 16...

Coronavirus has taken a toll on almost everyone across the globe and despite maintaining all the necessary precautions, there is a considerable rise in the number of cases. The pandemic had brought the film and television industry to a halt for the first time in history and it has recently begun opening up again. A few days ago, Hrithik Roshan’s mother, Pinkie Roshan had confirmed that she had contracted Coronavirus. Speaking to a publication, she had confirmed that she was COVID-19 positive and was asymptomatic. However, considering the protocol, she was expected to undergo a test after 15 days once again to confirm the status of the virus. Her husband Rakesh Roshan has now confirmed that Pinkie Roshan has tested negative and is doing well. The veteran actor and director spoke to a leading daily about the same and those that are close to the family have clearly heaved a sigh of relief. There have been no further statements from the Roshans regarding this matter. Also Read: Hrithik...

The US president says Mr Biden will cancel family gatherings, while the Democrat pledges no "false promises". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31V1Glk

The parents of two Parkland victims share different views on the issue of gun violence in the US. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HJzDyf

A senior UN official says the Taliban is still tied to al-Qaeda in Afghanistan, in spite of US deal. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31OaJUP

Americans will pick their next president on 3 November. Here's what to look for as results roll in. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HH1cIo

Miles Taylor, a senior official at the Department of Homeland Security, wrote the excoriating op-ed in 2018. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35P1HIK

Two Islamists are convicted of carrying out two attacks targeting foreigners, in which 25 people died. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35JsOEJ

Heads of Facebook, Google and Twitter defend a key piece of internet law, in front of senators. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35G2LOW

The BBC's Clive Myrie goes to the crucial state of Arizona, where black votes could decide who wins. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2GdMEzu

Tending to her sister's virtual town in Animal Crossing helps Meredith Myers keep her memory alive and cope with her grief. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HIGJDb

Ephraim, a British-Nigerian activist at the heart of the End Sars protests in Lagos, talks about what he saw. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35IgmoL

Standing 500m (1,640ft) tall, the "blade-like" reef was found off Australia's far north. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Tyef1o

Actors Jennifer Lopez and Armie Hammer are coming together to star in an upcoming action-comedy titled, Shotgun Wedding . The film will be helmed by Jason Moore and the screenplay will be from Mark Hammer and Liz Meriwether. According to Deadline, "The film follows Darcy (Lopez) and Tom (Hammer), who gather their lovable but very opinionated families for the ultimate destination wedding just as the couple begins to get cold feet. And if that wasn’t enough of a threat to the celebration, suddenly everyone’s lives are in danger when the entire party is taken, hostage." The film will roll early next year. Along with George Dewey, Ryan Reynolds is executive producing the film. James Myers and Scott O’Brien will oversee the production for Lionsgate. ALSO READ: Jennifer Lopez and Maluma drop steamy ‘Pa Ti + Lonely’ music video from Latest Bollywood News | Hindi Movie News | Hindi Cinema News | Indian Movies | Films - Bollywood Hungama https://ift.tt/3jClMqe

Ankhi Das was at the centre of allegations that Facebook allowed anti-Muslim posts by BJP supporters. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3muT7oW

Netflix is developing an Assassin’s Creed live-action series. The video game company Ubisoft's Jason Altman and Danielle Kreinik will serve as executive producers. “For more than 10 years, millions of fans around the world have helped shape the ‘Assassin’s Creed’ brand into an iconic franchise,” said Altman told Variety. “We’re thrilled to create an ‘Assassin’s Creed’ series with Netflix and we look forward to developing the next saga in the ‘Assassin’s Creed’ universe.” Netflix + Assassin's Creed pic.twitter.com/yI2sItnMgi — NX (@NXOnNetflix) October 27, 2020 Assassin's Creed is an action-adventure video game that was released for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 in November 2007 and was made available on Microsoft Windows in April 2008. A film was made starring Michael Fassbender in 2016. from Latest Bollywood News | Hindi Movie News | Hindi Cinema News | Indian Movies | Films - Bollywood Hungama https://ift.tt/3ow9KCB

After being arrested by Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) for drug charges, Rhea Chakraborty received bail earlier this month. There are multiple investigations happening against the actress in relation to the untimely death of her boyfriend Sushant Singh Rajput. The actress has asked the Bombay High Court to not quash the case against Sushant’s sisters Priyanka and Meetu. The sisters have asked Bombay HC to dismiss the case and appealed to the court to ask CBI to not take steps against them. Six days before his death, Sushant Singh Rajput’s sisters allegedly procured medicines that are banned under the Narcotics and Psychotropic Substance. According to the WhatsApp texts exchange between Sushant and his sister, Priyanka Singh had reportedly advised him to take Librium, Mexito and Lonazep that are prescribed for anxiety and depression. The petition revealed that Dr. Tarun Kumar readily prescribed the medicine without having any prior knowledge of Sushant’s condition and mental health. ...

The Los Angeles Dodgers win their first World Series in 32 years, beating the Tampa Bay Rays 3-1 to secure a 4-2 win in the best-of-seven championship. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Ty7o7T

A lot of the anxious bystanders who have been watching the drama between Anurag Kashyap and his accuser (accusing him of sexual misdemeanour) unfold are wondering why the filmmaker has been so quiet lately. Now it can be told. Kashyap is gearing up for a long and conclusive legal battle with his accuser. Kashyap and his team of lawyers are leaving no stone unturned to ensure that Kashyap’s case is fully fool proof before it goes into court. A close friend of the filmmaker reveals, “When Anurag is very still it can only mean he’s dedicated to the task on hand. Proving his innocence, not by pleading innocence in court but by presenting hard cold facts to back his claim, is going to be his modus operandi in court.” We have it from very reliable sources that Kashyap has gleaned sufficient evidence to prove his innocence. We can only hope for the sake of the accuser that she has ample evidence to back up her accusations. Anurag Kashyap is not worried for his own wellbeing. He is worried...

Tiger Shroff has found his mentor in Sajid Nadiadwala, who not just launched him in Heropanti , but also went ahead to collaborate with him further on successful films like Baaghi, Baaghi 2 , and the not so successful, Baaghi 3 , whose run was cut short by the nationwide coronavirus lockdown. However, the underperformance of Baaghi 3 has not stopped Sajid Nadiadwala from taking the franchise forward as Bollywood Hungama has exclusively discovered that the ace producer has already commenced working on the script of Baaghi 4 with his team of writers. “ Baaghi as a franchise is Sajid and Tiger’s Baby, and both of them are committed to take the franchise forward with one film in every two years. They sat down and analysed the flaws of Baaghi 3 and are all charged up to bring a fresh spin to the franchise with Baaghi 4 , which is currently being written,” a source told Bollywood Hungama, adding further that even though the run of Baaghi 3 was cut short by coronavirus, Sajid is object...

Lt Christine Bolok was struck by a gaffed rooster on his left thigh, slicing his femoral artery. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35D9pW4

The reality star says she held the trip "after two weeks of multiple health screens and asking everyone to quarantine". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3e2F3jC

Shraddha Kapoor has signed her next biggie - a three-film series based on the shape-shifting Nagin. The gorgeous heroine is all set to step in as Bollywood's newest Nagin, a role that has been revolutionized by several top actresses of their times. Shraddha shares, "It's an absolute delight for me to play a Nagin on screen. I have grown up watching, admiring, and idolising Sridevi ma'am's Nagina and Nigahen and always wanted to play a similar role rooted in Indian traditional folklore. It's like playing an iconic character, which has always been so fascinating for the audience.." Essentially a love story, both director Vishal Furia & ace actor-producer Nikhil Dwivedi plan to mount the film with some very exciting Visual FX. Nagin will be designed as a trilogy. Nagin will be directed by Vishal Furia and produced by Nikhil Dwivedi under the banner of Saffron Broadcast & Media Ltd. The date of the release is yet to be decided. ALSO READ: World...

Priyanka Chopra has booked her next Hollywood role. After starring in Baywatch, A Kid Like Jake and Isn't It Romantic , the actress has now been roped in to star in a romance drama Text For You alongside Outlander star Sam Heughan and five-time Grammy Award winner Celine Dion. Jim Strouse will direct the film. According to Deadline, "It’s about a woman who, to ease the pain after tragically losing her fiancé, starts to send romantic texts to his old cell. It turns out, the phone number has been reassigned to a man across town suffering from similar heartbreak. The two meet and feel an undeniable connection, but can’t seem to leave the past behind. In this English language remake, the music and influence of Dion gives them the courage to take a chance on love again." Text For You is inspired by the German film SMS Fur Dich that was based on Sofie Cramer’s popular novel. Meanwhile, Priyanka Chopra will next star in The Matrix 4 , Russo Brothers' Amazon Prime se...

Actors Vikrant Massey and Sanya Malhotra are in demand. Now, they will be paired up for the first time in Gurgaon director Shanker Raman’s next. After making his directorial debut with the thriller, his next will be rolling early next year. According to a daily, the filmmaker wanted to cast two young actors to fit into the fresh concept narrative as the script demands it. It was an instant yes from both the actors. The actors will be doing workshops before the shooting begins and it will be a new space for everyone. Meanwhile, Vikrant Massey will soon kick-off 14 Phere with Kriti Kharbanda after wrapping up Haseen Dillruba with Taapsee Pannu. Sanya Malhotra is gearing up for the release of Anurag Basu’s Ludo followed by Pagglait. ALSO READ: Vikrant Massey and Kriti Kharbanda starrer 14 Phere to go on floors on November 10 from Latest Bollywood News | Hindi Movie News | Hindi Cinema News | Indian Movies | Films - Bollywood Hungama https://ift.tt/3kC5QFQ

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China's ambition to retake Taiwan - possibly by force - could become a major flashpoint with the US. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3e14sKu

Wavel Ramkalawan brings his party in from 43 years in opposition to lead the island nation. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mw1vF0

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An industry stalwart, with over 40 years of experience across the advertising, media & entertainment space, Rafiq Gangjee is known for his vision in marketing and storytelling. Rafiq has been appointed as the CEO at Bombay Fables, a writer’s company that produces films as a boutique production house, which has recently produced Netflix's Serious Men and announced their next with Nawazuddin Siddiqui. Rafiq Gangjee brings with him a wealth of experience, having worked with Yash Raj Films, where he served as their Vice President, Marketing and Communications for eight years, and has marketed over 30 films, including several YRF blockbusters. He has also worked as VP Marketing & Communications at Balaji Telefilms and Cinestaan Film COMPANY, and at EROS as their CMO. He was till recently, CEO at Sundial Entertainment. His consultancy firm, Zabardast Communications, which he started in 1989, is where he has devoted a considerable amount of time to scripting, producing, and dir...

Close on the heels of the release of his Amazon Prime series Mirzapur 2 , Ali Fazal has another important moment to celebrate. His animated short Tasveer , written and directed by Ashutosh Pathak for which he lent his voice will screen at the Dharamshala International Film Festival (October 29- 4 November). Tasveer was a poignant tale told emphatically by Pathak and together they showed their support to the ongoing humanitarian crisis in the country owing to COVID. The video was thoughtfully crafted and the writing had satirical undertones to it. It spoke about the importance of being kind, checking one's privilege and the dire need for empathy towards the underprivileged especially in today's times. Tasveer was widely lauded by people bringing to light the much-needed discussion about the prevalence of privilege and heartfelt apology to those who have suffered. Ashutosh, who is an animator, did a brilliant job on the visuals as Ali's voice brought the couplet to life....

Rajkummar Rao has two films lined up for release in November- Chhalaang and Ludo . He also wrapped up the shooting of Roohi Afzana but there has been no update on its release yet. Meanwhile, the actor is all set to start shooting for a new film this Friday in Chandigarh. The film directed by Gujarati director Abhishek Jain will mark his Hindi debut. The yet-untitled film will see Raj and Kriti Sanon as orphans who decide to adopt parents. Reportedly, the film also stars Paresh Rawal and Dimple Kapadia who will be seen as the older couple. As per reports, the entire team will be flying to Chandigarh as it will be a start-to-finish schedule. Rajkummar will then start the New Year with the film Badhaai Do taking forward the Badhaai Ho franchise. Reportedly, he will be seen playing a cop while lead actress Bhumi Pednekar will be seen as a PT teacher who aspires to represent India in handball. From March, the actor will start shooting for the remake of Dharmendra starrer 1975 film C...

Of late, there have been some conflicting reports on Saif Ali Khan moving out of Mumbai to live with his wife Kareena Kapoor Khan and son Taimur Ali Khan in his sprawling palace in Pataudi (Madhya Pradesh). However, in a conversation with this writer Saif denies any such plans. Says the actor, “There are no plans to move out of Mumbai right now! I love this city that has given me everything. I also love being in Pataudi which is the most relaxing and beautiful place in this world. Maybe when I’m older I will spend more time there. But not in the near future. At this time my work and whole life is in Mumbai.” Saif says Mumbai is where his heart and home are. “I love this city! It has given me everything and is truly the city of dreams. The best and most artistic film minds are gathered here and it is the office of my ambitions. My kids, Tim (Taimur)’s school, my sisters, and whole world is here.” In an interview that appeared in a Mumbai tabloid last week Saif is quoted as saying he...

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The influx of South Indian films is clearly visible in Bollywood with more than 30 films up for a remake with top Bollywood stars. The southern films have often proved to be a success formula for B-Town as they are padded up with the right amount of action, emotion, drama, and comedy. With the success of Southern remakes, ample producers from South, too, are gearing up for their journey in Bollywood and this includes the biggies like Dil Raju and Allu Aravind. Bollywood Hungama has exclusively discovered that one of the biggest producers down south, LYCA PRODUCTIONS is now gearing up to explore the Hindi film space and they have already started to chalk out plans of making multiple films in the next financial year. “LYCA is one of the biggest names down south and they have piggy banked the costliest Indian film till date, 2.0 featuring Rajinikanth in lead with Akshay Kumar in a negative role. They are now set to takeover full-fledged production in Bollywood and the back end work to...

Bollywood Hungama was among the first to reveal that Arjun Kapoor is in talks to collaborate with Shah Rukh Khan on a thriller that will be directed by Pulkit, who last made the acclaimed series, Bose: Dead or Alive with Rajkummar Rao. We also revealed that the thriller is based on a true story of the controversial Muzaffarpur shelter mass abuse case of 2018 and if everything materializes, Arjun will portray the character of the investigating officer. Bollywood Hungama has now exclusively discovered that the much-anticipated film, produced by Shah Rukh Khan's Red Chillies Entertainment, is set to go on floors around February next year and it has got a tentative title too. “It’s tentatively titled Dhamaka , which signifies the impact of the news across the globe – more like a Dhamaka that it created, the shock value that it had on people at a global level due to the magnitude of the crime. However, there are some other titles in contemplation too with Dhamaka in the forefront...

Actor Oscar Isaac is moving to the Marvel universe. After starring in multiple Star Wars films, the actor is reportedly in talks to headline Marvel and Disney+ series, Moon Knight. According to Deadline, "Moon Knight, aka Marc Spector, is a mercenary who has numerous alter egos — cabbie Jake Lockley and millionaire playboy Steven Grant — in order to better fight the criminal underworld. But later he was established as being a conduit for the Egyptian moon god Khonshu. Most recently, the character was a consultant who dresses in all-white and goes by the name Mr. Knight." Jeremy Slater will lead the writing team of Moon Knight. Meanwhile, Oscar Isaac will be starring in a thriller The Card Counter , and Denis Villeneuve’s Dune. He has also signed HBO limited series Scenes from a Marriage. ALSO READ: Charlize Theron, Oscar Isaac, Chloe Grace Moretz return with The Addams Family 2 teaser, film set for Halloween 2021 release from Latest Bollywood News | Hindi Movie News ...