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Exclusive| Guneet Monga Kapoor: If I was part of Manjummel Boys, we could have taken it international

Exclusive| Guneet Monga Kapoor: If I was part of Manjummel Boys, we could have taken it international

Two-time Academy award winning filmmaker Guneet Monga Kapoor says that while she is happy to back Hindi and English films, her long-term vision is to work across Indian languages and take their stories to a global audience. Guneet Monga Kapoor: Pic Raju Shinde “I’m in the midst of closing a Marathi film and I want to work in every language. The idea is to double down on storytelling, as it is our superpower. Talent like actors and directors are also our superpower and so are the budgets, and our languages. I have the understanding of how to take movies and expand the footprint of an IP,” she tells us. She adds that the true strength of the industry lies in collaboration. “If you see international films, you have five producers backing a single project, we should all collaborate back home too,” says Guneet. Despite her international success, the producer says she isn’t slowing down until she achieves her biggest ambition: “That’s my $2 billion box office film and I feel it will be a regional …

Arnav Paparkar’s historic Wimbledon run ends in boys’ singles quarterfinals

Arnav Paparkar’s historic Wimbledon run ends in boys’ singles quarterfinals

Arnav Paparkar’s impressive campaign at the 2026 Wimbledon boys’ singles came to an end in the quarterfinals after the Indian youngster lost 2-6, 5-7 to American Jordan Lee on Thursday. Despite the defeat, Paparkar scripted history by becoming the first Indian in 36 years to reach the boys’ singles quarterfinals at Wimbledon, marking one of the country’s best performances in the junior event at the All England Club. The Pune-born player struggled in the opening set before mounting a strong response in the second. Paparkar raced to a 3-1 lead, but Lee fought back to level the score at 3-3 before taking control of the set and sealing victory in one hour and 14 minutes. Arnav Paparkar reaches the Quarterfinals at Wimbledon Juniors 🎾 The 18-year-old has stormed into the boys’ singles quarterfinals, becoming the first Indian to do so since Leander Paes in 1990. Paparkar beat Japan’s Ryo Tabata 6-2, 6-1 in the Round of 16 a day after stunning… pic.twitter.com/sfh0b8qeF2 — The Bridge (@the_bridge_in) July 8, 2026 Paparkar booked his place in the …

“Maggie Thatcher, your boys took a hell of a beating”

“Maggie Thatcher, your boys took a hell of a beating”

3 min readUpdated: Jul 9, 2026 07:29 PM IST It was a time when narration mattered more than narratives. And he was more Jon Champion’s wit than Peter Drury’s poetry. But Bjorge Lillelien commentating on Norwegian radio to register their 2-1 win over England in World Cup qualifying in 1981, turned epic for his feisty, direct monologue addressing then UK PM Margaret Thatcher. “Maggie Thatcher, can you hear me?” he bellowed. “Maggie Thatcher, your boys took a hell of a beating.” BBC4 recalled the iconic piece of commentatory that heralded the first of two times Norway have beaten England in a World Cup cycle. That English team for the 1982 qualifiers had Glen Hoddle, Bryan Robson and Kevin Keegan, while Norway had part-timers – rallies from a goal down, through goals for Roger Albertsen and Hallvar Thoresen. Norway had Hallvar before football got VAR. And goalkeeper Tore Antonsen couldn’t celebrate because he needed to go back to work next morning of September 10, at 7 a.m. The result however became famous for Lillelien’s throaty, giddy …

‘Difficult and tiring’: Divyanka Tripathi gets real about raising her twin boys | Television News

‘Difficult and tiring’: Divyanka Tripathi gets real about raising her twin boys | Television News

3 min readNew DelhiJul 5, 2026 04:49 PM IST Popular television couple Divyanka Tripathi Dahiya and Vivek Dahiya welcomed their twin baby boys over a month ago. Now, the Yeh Hain Mohabbatein actress has shared adorable glimpses of her children on social media. Taking to her Instagram handle, Divyanka dropped the monochromatic photos, along with a heartfelt note about her new life as a mother. The actor wrote in the caption, “They say, this phase is difficult and tiring. IT IS!! Then why am I waiting at this hour for you both to wake up, asking for your food, so I can again look into your eyes and pass a smile? Tu Aashiqui hai.” In one of the viral photos, Divyanka and Vivek are seen holding one baby each. While Divyanka flashes a wide smile, Vivek is seen planting a gentle kiss on one of the babies’ cheeks. The second photo captures a tiny hand wrapped around Divyanka’s finger. The final image in the carousel shows Divyanka cradling both babies, one in each arm. The …

Imran Khan says men like Andrew Tate prey on young boys seeking role models; credits Aamir Khan for positive influence

Imran Khan says men like Andrew Tate prey on young boys seeking role models; credits Aamir Khan for positive influence

Actor Imran Khan spoke about masculinity recently on a podcast and remarked on a divide between men and women due to toxicity. He stated that people like Andrew Tate prey on impressionable young boys who are looking for role models. He also credited his uncle, Aamir Khan, among others, as a positive influence in his life. Imran Khan didn’t mince words while talking about Andrew Tate. (PTI/AFP) Imran Khan on men like Andrew Tate On the Decoding Quirks podcast, Imran spoke about how in late-stage capitalism, men are being taught that they will be happy if they get a promotion, a Rolex or a Mercedes. But when these men realise it doesn’t work, they become unhappy and vulnerable. He said that men like Andrew only take advantage of this situation instead of helping. The actor said, “Into this, there come people who are subverting these men. Andrew Tate is possibly one of the most famous of these. But there are men like these who are preying on vulnerable boys seeking male role models. They are …

75% Budget Recovery, But Impossible To Follow The Manjummel Boys & Aavesham’s Path!

75% Budget Recovery, But Impossible To Follow The Manjummel Boys & Aavesham’s Path!

Balan The Boy Box Office Day 10: Impossible To Follow The Manjummel Boys & Aavesham’s Path! ( Photo Credit – Instagram ) Chidambaram’s psychological thriller Balan The Boy has finally surrendered at the box office. Despite terrific reviews, the film did not manage to recover its entire budget and is now heading towards losses! Driven by the director’s stellar track record and a captivating, layered narrative, the film is steadily marching towards the finish line. In 10 days, the thriller managed to hit a recovery of 75%. However, despite holding its ground respectfully, the trends make one thing crystal clear – it will now be impossible for the film to replicate the historic blockbuster success of Malayalam earners like Manjummel Boys or Aavesham. Balan The Boy Box Office In 10 days, Balan The Boy earned a net collection of 13.3 crore in India. The number of shows for the film has been reduced to 864 shows, with an average occupancy of 30 – 35%. Overseas, the film registered a gross collection of 8.85 crore. Check …

Venezuela earthquake update: Two 11-year-old boys found alive days later; search for survivors continues

Venezuela earthquake update: Two 11-year-old boys found alive days later; search for survivors continues

Two 11-year-old boys were pulled alive from earthquake rubble in Venezuela over the weekend, giving families a rare moment of hope as rescue teams continue searching for survivors. Two 11-year-old boys among 33 hit by the Venezuela Earthquake found alive days later as the search continues. VA-TF1 / USA-01 – URBAN SEARCH AND RESCUE/Handout via REUTERS (via REUTERS) Interim President Delcy Rodríguez said 33 people were rescued from collapsed buildings during the past two days. The rescues came several days after two powerful earthquakes struck the country within seconds of each other. Despite these successes, the situation remains grim. Officials say at least 1,450 people have died, while thousands of others are still unaccounted for. As families enter another night of waiting, rescue crews are racing against time to find anyone who may still be trapped beneath the debris. 33 survivors found as rescue work continues The magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 earthquakes struck Venezuela on Wednesday, only 39 seconds apart. Venezuela’s interim President Delcy Rodríguez said nearly 800 buildings collapsed after the earthquakes, trapping many …

How a 14-year old boy’s speech inspired Japan football team at World Cup

How a 14-year old boy’s speech inspired Japan football team at World Cup

2 min readJun 24, 2026 07:57 PM IST When 145 students and parents from East Tennessee Japanese School visited Japan’s World Cup training base in Nashville last week, one of them had a speech to deliver. Rui Nishizawa, 14, had rewritten the manuscript many times and practised reading it aloud repeatedly. He had even written a reminder to himself in the text: “Pause briefly.” Standing in front of the Samurai Blue players and coaching staff, he said, according to Jiji Press: “When we face obstacles while studying and living away from our home country, the way you compete gives us the courage to never give up, no matter what.” Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu reportedly asked staff to obtain a copy of the speech to display in the team’s dining hall. Reflecting on the moment afterwards, he said he “almost cried” when he realised his team’s efforts were encouraging children living far from Japan. For Japanese children growing up abroad, the national football team carries a weight beyond results. “The sight of you boldly taking on …

Hyderabad gets FIFA-AIFF academy for boys and girls football talent

Hyderabad gets FIFA-AIFF academy for boys and girls football talent

In a significant initiative in Indian football’s talent development ecosystem, the FIFA-AIFF Telangana Academy for boys and girls was launched. Located at the Gachibowli Stadium Complex, the Academy will provide year-round high-performance training, with residential facilities, education, medical care, nutrition, and mental wellness to the young talent of Indian football. The Academy was inaugurated by Telangana Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla in the presence of Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Friday. “The girls” programme is the first such project in India.  This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever 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

Beats Manjummel Boys To Become Mollywood’s 3rd Highest-Grossing Film!

Beats Manjummel Boys To Become Mollywood’s 3rd Highest-Grossing Film!

Drishyam 3 Worldwide Box Office Day 28: Surpasses Manjummel Boys, Emerges As Mollywood’s 3rd Highest-Grossing Film (Photo Credit: Instagram) Drishyam 3, starring Mohanlal in the lead role, is on the verge of ending its theatrical run but continues to grab attention by achieving exciting feats. In the latest development, it has emerged as the third-highest-grossing Malayalam film of all time at the worldwide box office. For the last few days, it has been trying to grab the third spot among the top Mollywood grossers, and finally, it happened on the fourth Wednesday, day 28. How much did Drishyam 3 earn at the worldwide box office in 28 days? The Malayalam crime thriller scored only 15 lakh on the fourth Wednesday, day 28, in India, taking the total to 110.13 crore net at the Indian box office. It equals 129.95 crore gross. Overseas, it has almost wrapped up its run and currently stands at 111.7 crore gross. Combining the Indian and overseas gross, the worldwide box office collection is 241.65 crore gross. Here’s the worldwide collection …