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A multiverse of cosplayers takeover Mumbai Comic con Day one

A multiverse of cosplayers takeover Mumbai Comic con Day one

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Mumbai Comic Con 2026 kicked off on a high note at the Jio World Convention Centre, BKC, on Saturday, drawing massive crowds of anime lovers, gamers, comic-book readers and cosplay enthusiasts from across the city. Long queues formed outside the venue from early morning as fans arrived dressed as some of pop culture’s most popular characters. A multiverse of cosplayers takeover Mumbai Comic con Day one Cosplay remained one of the biggest highlights on day one, with attendees dressed as Deadpool, Spider-Man, Naruto Uzumaki, Gojo Satoru, Luffy, Tanjiro Kamado, Batman and Harley Quinn, among others. Elaborate anime and gaming-inspired looks dominated the convention floor, with fans stopping cosplayers for photos and videos throughout the day. A cosplay inspired by Godfrey from Elden Ring also emerged as one of the most talked-about looks at the event. The convention saw packed crowds across gaming zones, anime booths, creator panels and merchandise stalls. The event also featured well-known artists speaking about gaming and voice-over art, including a Solo Leveling session with Japanese voice actor Taito Ban, producer Atsushi …

Panel of SS Rajamouli’s Varanasi at Mexico Comic Con sees empty seats; internet calls it ’embarrassing’

Panel of SS Rajamouli’s Varanasi at Mexico Comic Con sees empty seats; internet calls it ’embarrassing’

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SS Rajamouli’s upcoming film, Varanasi, began its global promotions this week with a panel at CCXP in Mexico, a global pop culture event. SS Karthikeya, one of the producers of the film, spoke about the film on stage at the event and also unveiled never-before-seen footage from the film on Friday. However, visuals from the event show largely empty seats during the film’s panel. Mahesh Babu-starrer Varanasi was showcased at the CCXP in Mexico. Varanasi at CCXP, Mexico CCXP, formerly known as Comic Con Experience, is a global pop culture convention where the biggest films in the world are promoted. This year, Varanasi is joined by heavyweight titles like Avengers: Doomsday and Dune Part Three at the event. The Varanasi panel at the event marks the beginning of the film’s global promotions, months after the first look was unveiled in Hyderabad last year. The panel was moderated by ScreenRant’s Liam Crowley, who spoke with producer SS Karthikeya about the film’s scale and vision. Director SS Rajamouli spoke to the audience via a video message, discussing …

S.S. Karthikeya To Unveil Glimpse At Comic Con Experience Mexico 2026

S.S. Karthikeya To Unveil Glimpse At Comic Con Experience Mexico 2026

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S.S. Rajamouli’s Varanasi(Photo Credit –Instagram) Building on the unprecedented global success of the Baahubali franchise and RRR, S.S. Rajamouli continues to redefine Indian cinema’s global footprint, now setting the stage for an even bigger cinematic leap with his next, Varanasi. S.S. Rajamouli has consistently redefined the scale and ambition of Indian cinema, earning a reputation as one of the country’s most visionary storytellers. Now, the celebrated filmmaker is gearing up for his next ambitious venture, Varanasi, an action-adventure film slated for release next year. Varanasi Goes Global With Comic Con Mexico 2026 Varanasi, which stars Mahesh Babu, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, and Prithviraj Sukumaran, has already become one of the most eagerly awaited Indian movies in recent memory. The movie has generated significant excitement among both fans and industry observers due to its scope, star power, and Rajamouli’s distinctive storytelling. Varanasi is scheduled to make an international appearance at Comic Con Experience Mexico 2026, bringing this excitement to a global audience. An important milestone on the film’s path toward global viewership will be reached on April …

NRI groom, ‘airport officer’ con 29-year-old Mumbra banker of ₹6.75 lakh in marriage scam

NRI groom, ‘airport officer’ con 29-year-old Mumbra banker of ₹6.75 lakh in marriage scam

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THANE: A 29-year-old Mumbra woman, a bank employee posted in Dadar, was lured into a carefully scripted cyber trap and cheated of ₹6.75 lakh by frauds posing as a UK-based NRI groom and a Delhi airport immigration officer. NRI groom, ‘airport officer’ con 29-year-old Mumbra banker of ₹6.75 lakh in marriage scam The deception began on January 14, 2026, when the woman, browsing a popular matrimonial website, received a request from a profile identifying itself as ‘Adnan Ahmed’. Claiming to be a British national of Indian origin living in England, the man quickly struck an emotional chord, expressing his intent to marry her and promising a visit to India within three months. Conversations soon shifted to WhatsApp, where the bond appeared to deepen. But within days, the fairy tale took a dramatic turn. On January 27, ‘Adnan’ sent frantic messages claiming he had landed in India but was detained at Delhi Airport by customs officials for carrying undeclared gold and foreign currency allegedly worth ₹1.35 crore. As panic set in, the plot thickened. Soon after, …

Major fire breaks out in the main market of Bandipora; fire services rush to con

Major fire breaks out in the main market of Bandipora; fire services rush to con

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A major fire broke out in the main market of Bandipora on Thursday, causing panic in the area. Fire services rushed to the spot and are trying to control the blaze. The fire broke out in the main market, which is a busy commercial hub in the district. The exact cause of the fire is yet to be ascertained. Local residents reported seeing thick smoke billowing from the market area, prompting the immediate evacuation of nearby shops and establishments. Fire and emergency services personnel are conducting firefighting operations to prevent the blaze from spreading to adjoining structures. Further details awaited. 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 …

Con woman takes cab driver for long ride in Gurugram, refuses to pay; threatens molestation charges| India News

Con woman takes cab driver for long ride in Gurugram, refuses to pay; threatens molestation charges| India News

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A woman in Haryana’s Gurugram took a cab driver for a ride and refused to pay the fare after driving around for hours, threatening to frame him with molestation or theft charges. The woman first asked the cab driver to take her to Sector 31, then to the bus stand, and then to Cyber City. (Representational image/Unsplash) Police reportedly said that the cab driver, identified as Ziaudddin, filed a complaint against a female passenger, Jyoti Dalal. He alleged that she booked a ride with him at 8 am on Tuesday, asking him to take her to Sector 31, then to the bus stand, and then to Cyber City. Ziauddin alleged that he gave her ₹700 when she asked him for some money. “She ate and drank at various places, and I made all the payments. In the afternoon, when I demanded she pay and end the ride, she became enraged,” the Dhana village resident in Nuh district was quoted as saying by news agency PTI. The cab driver further alleged that Dalal threatened to frame …

Cosplay, comics and chaos of the best kind at Delhi Comic Con | News Today News

Cosplay, comics and chaos of the best kind at Delhi Comic Con | News Today News

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The 13th edition of Delhi Comic Con unfolded earlier this weekend from December 5 to 7, at NSIC Grounds, Okhla, in a blur of colour and craft, where comic geeks and cosplayers poured in. Some came in layered pastel coloured wigs, with Samurai kataanas (swords) as their choice of armour, some with flowing capes and some adding their own touch to their favourite characters. Groups of friends moved around collecting posters, limited editions of comics, badges, keychains with a comic con special bag coined with the phrase ‘Geek collect repeat’. Some stopped at every few steps to pose with a costumed stranger. Families, first timers and seasoned regulars drifted from stall to stall, where every few steps led to a new character or a familiar artist. For artists, the three day event had felt like a reunion. Sumit Kumar, founder of Bakarmax Comics, described the crowd as familiar and warm. According to him the sweetest moment was when a woman came to his stall on a video call with her husband. “She was showing her …

Anime fever eclipses superheroes as Hyderabad Comic Con opens with a bang

Anime fever eclipses superheroes as Hyderabad Comic Con opens with a bang

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Cosplayers dressed as characters from popular fantasy and pop culture universes at the Hyderabad Comic Con held at Hitex in Hyderabad on Friday (October 31). | Photo Credit: SIDDHANT THAKUR Hyderabad’s HITEX Exhibition area turned into a pop culture playground on Friday as the 13th edition of Comic Con returned to the city. The three-day event, running alongside DreamHack India 2025, began with a riot of colour, cosplay, gaming and unrestrained fandom. This year, a clear shift was visible in the pop culture tide as anime has officially taken over. Stalls selling tee shirts, fridge magnets, posters and figurines featuring characters from series like Naruto, Demon Slayer and One Piece far outnumbered those with DC or Marvel superheroes. Even long-time staples like Batman and Joker were missing from the first day’s cosplay lineup. Only one Superman, armed with a soft toy of his dog Krypto, was spotted wandering the arena in search of fellow DC loyalists, without luck. Meanwhile, anime characters dominated the floor, with a handful of Marvel appearances, including a surge of Doctor …

Mid-Day Top News: Love for ‘actress’ helps police trap con man and more

Mid-Day Top News: Love for ‘actress’ helps police trap con man and more

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Welcome to Mid-Day`s Top News at this hour! We bring you a curated selection of the most significant and compelling news from around the globe. Stay informed with the latest developments in the nation, Mumbai, entertainment, sports, and more. Let`s dive into the headlines shaping our world today. Markets recover early lost ground; trade higher on foreign fund inflows Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty bounced back after falling in early trade on Wednesday amid sustained foreign fund inflows and a rally in the US markets. The 30-share BSE benchmark gauge declined 232.51 points to 80,055.87 in early trade. The NSE Nifty dipped 67.15 points to 24,268.80. Later, both the benchmark indices recovered the early lost ground and were trading in the positive territory. The Sensex traded 76.72 points higher at 80,365.10, and the Nifty quoted 23.30 points up at 24,359.25. Mumbai: Love for ‘actress’ helps police trap con man who stole Rs 4.89 crore A two-year-long chase for a serial fraudster who vanished after duping people of crores of rupees ended in Delhi, thanks …

Tillotama Shome Becomes Target Of Online Fraud, Cautions Followers As Her Name Is Used To Con Others

Tillotama Shome Becomes Target Of Online Fraud, Cautions Followers As Her Name Is Used To Con Others

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Last Updated:April 22, 2025, 08:26 IST Actress Tillotama Shome, known for roles in Angrezi Medium and Delhi Crime, warned Instagram followers on April 21, 2025, about an online impersonation scam using her identity to solicit favours. Tillotama Shome Becomes Target Of Online Fraud, Cautions Followers As Her Name Is Used To Con Others Critically acclaimed actress Tillotama Shome, known for her powerful performances in Angrezi Medium, Lust Stories 2, Delhi Crime, The Night Manager, and Paatal Lok, recently became the target of an online impersonation scam. The actress took to Instagram on April 21, 2025, to alert her followers after learning that a fraudster was using her identity to solicit favours from others. In an Instagram post, Shome revealed that an unknown individual was using a still from her Bengali-language film Shadowbox (Baksho Bondi) as their display picture on WhatsApp. This impersonator had been reaching out to people, pretending to be the actress and attempting to ask for help under false pretences. Clarifying that the phone number being used does not belong to her, Shome …