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Toxic Trailer Review: Yash’s actioner is a twisted battle of chaos between father and son, turning fairytale into nightmare

Toxic Trailer Review: Yash’s actioner is a twisted battle of chaos between father and son, turning fairytale into nightmare

Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups is an upcoming action thriller film starring Yash in the lead role. Slated to release in theatres on August 26, 2026, the makers have unveiled its trailer, which explores a nightmarish battle between a chaotic father and his violent son. Toxic Trailer OUT In the 4-minute-and-38-second trailer, Yash is introduced as Raya, a wild and unhinged man who simply doesn’t care about the consequences. Ambitious to rule, he manages to break hearts along the way while never truly remaining loyal to anyone. The spread of hatred and the seemingly limitless power in his hands only lead to chaos, as his biggest threat becomes his own son, Ticket. Watch the trailer here: Apart from Yash, the trailer also introduces the ladies of Toxic, including Kiara Advani, Nayanthara, Tara Sutaria, Huma Qureshi and Rukmini Vasanth. Each character seems to get involved in the chaos of Raya’s life, only to realise that the man cannot be stopped or controlled by anyone. With striking visuals and explosive action, along with layered characters and …

Sonu Nigam says he was ‘banned’ by T-Series, Zee Music after copyright battle: ‘Things only kept getting worse’

Sonu Nigam says he was ‘banned’ by T-Series, Zee Music after copyright battle: ‘Things only kept getting worse’

Singer Sonu Nigam has reflected on the highs and lows of his career, including the period when he was sidelined by major music labels after raising concerns over singers’ copyright and royalty rights. The singer recalled how his career was at its peak before the controversy led to several doors closing, but said the situation has now changed, with the same music companies returning to work with him and the industry becoming more receptive to artists’ rights. Sonu Nigam says music labels stopped working with him after he raised a copyright issue. Sonu Nigam recalls being banned by music labels In a chat with Komal Nahta on his podcast, Game Changers, Sonu revealed, “My time came, then it passed, and now it has come back again. It’s all a matter of time. When I was at my peak, people gave me so much love. I was releasing albums, people were going crazy for them, and even my posters used to sell. Then I raised the copyright issue. T-Series banned me. Zee Music also stopped working …

Unnati nicks battle of next gen at Taipei QF against Devika; Tanvi in semis too

Unnati nicks battle of next gen at Taipei QF against Devika; Tanvi in semis too

4 min readJul 31, 2026 04:33 PM IST Winds of change are blowing over Indian badminton as the new generation is open to having court-side coaches even in all-India matches. Earlier it was left to the players to think out their wins by themselves if two Indians were facing off. This time though, it was two inexperienced women, 18 and 21, and every advantage counts chasing a title. At stake was the Super 300 Taipei Open for youngsters – teen Unnati Hooda (World No 28) and Devika Sihag (No 32). While Devika has a title earlier this season, Unnati, despite nicking a bunch of higher-ranked scalps, is still searching for her first, a fortnight ahead of her World Championship debut. The Haryana teen gave a strong account of herself winning 23-21, 21-16 against her statemate, to make semifinals in their first-ever international meeting between India’s No 2 vs No 3. This is as healthy as a rivalry can get. Unnati and Devika have played each other numerous times domestically, and rivalries between the new generation …

Madhampatty Rangaraj accepts Joy Crizildaa’s son as his own after legal battle: Explaining the controversy

Madhampatty Rangaraj accepts Joy Crizildaa’s son as his own after legal battle: Explaining the controversy

The saga involving Tamil actor, TV personality and chef Madhampatty Rangaraj, and celebrity stylist Joy Crizildaa seems to have come to an end. On Friday, the stylist penned an emotional note on social media after the Cooku With Comali judge accepted her son as his own. The controversy came to a head after a legal battle that began when Joy was pregnant with their son, Ragha. Explaining the controversy. Madhampatty Rangaraj and Joy Crizildaa’s secret marriage and legal battle explained. July 2025: The secret wedding and pregnancy reveal Joy took to her Instagram in July 2025 to announce that she’s married to Rangaraj. Within hours, she also announced that she was pregnant with their first child and that they had married a ‘few years ago’. Given that the Mehandi Circus actor had been married to Shruthi, a legal professional, for twelve years by then, and they had two children, many were shocked by the news that Joy was 6 months pregnant. In December 2024, Shruthi denied divorce rumours by posting a family picture. October 2025: …

Gangster Chhota Rajan gets 7 years in jail in fake passport case after 22-year legal battle

Gangster Chhota Rajan gets 7 years in jail in fake passport case after 22-year legal battle

Gangster Chhota Rajan was sentenced to seven years’ imprisonment by a special CBI court in Chennai on Thursday for securing an Indian passport under a fake identity using forged documents, the agency said. Rajan fraudulently secured a passport by assuming the identity of ‘Vijaya Kadam’ and submitting fake documents, including a school transfer certificate and a ration card, according to the Central Bureau of Investigation. Notorious criminal Chhota Rajan is currently lodged in Delhi’s Tihar Jail and is already serving life imprisonment in several criminal cases. (ANI) “The convict, Chhota Rajan, is presently lodged in Tihar Jail, New Delhi, where he is already undergoing rigorous imprisonment for life,” a CBI spokesperson told PTI. Passport obtained using forged identity The CBI registered an FIR on March 19, 2002, alleging that Rajan had applied for and obtained a passport by submitting forged documents, thereby cheating the Regional Passport Office in Chennai. After investigating the case, the agency filed its chargesheet on January 22, 2004. “The investigation revealed that the accused, Chhota Rajan, applied for an Indian passport …

Ranbir’s Ram and Yash’s Ravana prepare for an epic battle in trailer of ‘Ramayana’

Ranbir’s Ram and Yash’s Ravana prepare for an epic battle in trailer of ‘Ramayana’

New Delhi, The trailer of “Ramayana”, touted to be one of the most expensive productions to come out from India, released on Thursday with the promise of a theatrical extravaganza that will combine cutting edge special effects with the age-old story of the war between good and evil. Ranbir’s Ram and Yash’s Ravana prepare for an epic battle in trailer of ‘Ramayana’ The four minute trailer opens with Ravana, played by south superstar Yash, before moving on to Ram, portrayed by Ranbir Kapoor in his most ambitious role yet. Made on a reported budget of ₹4,000 crore, the two-part saga is directed by Nitesh Tiwari of “Dangal” fame and has been produced by Namit Malhotra’s Prime Focus Studios and eight-time Academy Award-winning VFX studio DNEG, in association with actor Yash’s Monster Mind Creations. The trailer opens with Yash’s Ravana fighting his way to become as one of the most powerful kings on Earth before cutting to Dashrath, the king of Ayodhya. Ranbir’s Ram enters the frame as a blindfolded archer practising his target. He is …

Gukesh and Sindarov to Battle in Geneva, Youngest-Ever Title Clash

Gukesh and Sindarov to Battle in Geneva, Youngest-Ever Title Clash

3 min readJul 28, 2026 06:05 PM IST The 2026 World Chess Championship between reigning world champion Gukesh D and challenger Javokhir Sindarov will be held in Geneva, Switzerland, from November 25 to December 15, the world chess governing body FIDE confirmed on Tuesday. Both players will be 20 years old when the event begins, making it the youngest World Championship contest in history. Gukesh, the 18-year-old GM from Chennai, will defend the crown he won in Singapore in December 2024. He defeated China’s Ding Liren in the 14th and final classical game to become the 18th world champion and the youngest player ever to hold the title. Sindarov earned his shot at the crown by winning the FIDE Candidates Tournament 2026 in Cyprus. The Uzbek grandmaster secured first place with a round to spare, adding to his victory at the 2025 FIDE World Cup. The championship will consist of 14 classical games. The first player to score 7½ points will be declared the winner, with no further games played once that score is reached. …

Four shops catch fire in Washim as firefighters battle massive blaze

Four shops catch fire in Washim as firefighters battle massive blaze

A massive fire broke out at four shops in Washim district early Sunday morning, an official said. According to IANS, soon after the incident, the fire department stated that firefighters were immediately dispatched to the location and were present on the spot to douse the flames. Furthermore, the official said that fire tenders are on the spot and efforts are ongoing to control the fire. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

‘The resistance must continue’: Shabana Azmi says students have won first battle after Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation

‘The resistance must continue’: Shabana Azmi says students have won first battle after Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation

Following weeks of student protests against the irregularities in competitive exams, Union Minister of Education Dharmendra Pradhan tendered his resignation on Saturday, stating that he does not want the controversy related to NEET-UG exam to impact the future of students. His resignation has raised many emotions across the country, including veteran actor Shabana Azmi, who did take part in Jantar Mantar demonstrations and had met CJP leader Abhijeet Dipke in New Delhi, said that it is a very important moment for the student movement. Shabana Azmi calls Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation only the beginning. Shabana Azmi calls Pradhan’s resignation only the beginning In an interview to PTI, Shabana expressed her pride in the youth who were staging protests for several weeks now, and whose perseverance brought about a significant success. “So proud of our youth. I am truly humbled. Thank you for showing us that our Constitution is our greatest strength,” she said. Shabana has been one of the strongest voices from the film industry who has come out in support of the ongoing protests. Earlier …

K-pop star Ju Haknyeon, former The Boyz member, wins court battle as agency’s .4 million lawsuit is dismissed

K-pop star Ju Haknyeon, former The Boyz member, wins court battle as agency’s $5.4 million lawsuit is dismissed

Former member of the K-pop group The Boyz, Ju Haknyeon, has won a major legal battle against his previous company, One Hundred Label. This is because a Seoul court has thrown out the case filed by the label seeking 8 billion won (approx $5.4 million) in damages against the artist on the grounds that there was no legitimate reason for terminating their exclusive agreement. This marks a milestone in the career of the singer who faced controversies in the past year. Former The Boyz member Ju Haknyeon beats former agency as court throws out 8 billion won ($5.4 million) claim. How the dispute began The legal battle began in June 2025 when Ju Haknyeon was kicked out of The Boyz due to rumours that he had met and partied with the Japanese former adult film star Asuka Kirara during a ceremony in Japan. This was soon followed by a claim by a Korean reporter that Ju Haknyeon had indulged in prostitution; however, this turned out to be a falsehood. In response to the scandal, Cha …