Last year, while preparing entertainment news for ITV Gold in New Jersey, I came across a story about a Manipuri-language film called Boong. The headline immediately stood out—a debut feature produced by Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani’s Excel Entertainment, directed by first-time filmmaker Lakshmipriya Devi, and already gaining global attention after a BAFTA win for Best Children’s and Family Film.A brief...

PHOENIX — Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas said she has received death threats and has been called racial slurs in the aftermath of her one-game suspension after she made contact with her fist to Caitlin Clark‘s throat in last week’s matchup against Indiana.Thomas also criticized WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert for not doing more to protect the league’s players when she spoke...

Witkoff, Kushner Set to Hold Indirect Talks With Iran in Qatar  Bloomberg.comsource

The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), Delhi Zonal Unit, has awarded appreciation certificates to three constables of the Gurugram traffic police for their valuable assistance in investigating a major narcotics trafficking case. DCP (Traffic) Prateek Gahlot honoured the three constables after they received recognition from the NCB. According to the police, the recognition followed the crucial support provided by the Gurugram...

Acclaimed American actor Willem Dafoe is taking on the persona of a powerful Greek tycoon in his latest film, even learning the traditional Zeibekiko dance for the role. A newly released promotional video showcases the Hollywood star executing the dramatic, deeply expressive dance steps to a track performed by legendary Greek singer Giorgos Margaritis.The film The Birthday Party is based...