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India continue decade of dominance over Pakistan with Pro League win

India continue decade of dominance over Pakistan with Pro League win

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3 min readJun 23, 2026 10:04 PM IST It wasn’t pretty how it ended, and Craig Fulton might not be pleased with the way India began. But India’s strength on the ball in the two middle quarters, the second and third, was enough for them to eke out a 4-3 win over Pakistan in a breathless FIH Pro League contest in London on Tuesday. The win extended a remarkable run that has now seen India stay unbeaten against their arch-rivals for more than a decade. The victory may have been worth three Pro League points, but it carried significance far beyond a single evening. With India and Pakistan drawn in the same pool at August’s World Cup and also likely to cross paths at the Asian Games in September, Tuesday’s encounter could be the first of several meetings between the rivals over the next 100 days. They will face each other again in the return Pro League fixture on June 26. India entered the match as favourites, not just because of a superior record in …

Akshay Kumar reflects on reinventing himself after a decade of action roles

Akshay Kumar reflects on reinventing himself after a decade of action roles

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4 min readMumbaiJun 23, 2026 08:42 PM IST Akshay Kumar says he initially came to the industry with the sole aim to earn money but feels lucky to have had a career of 35 years where he got the chance to explore, reinvent and transform himself time and again. Akshay said he realised after the first decade in the Hindi film industry that he was stuck in the action star image and needed to break out urgently. And he did that by exploring different genres such as comedy, drama, romance and horror comedy. “Thirty-five years are a long time…. It is a one in a billion or million chance to have 35 years of career. I hope I go further and cross 40. The prayer is that I keep shooting just five minutes before my death. Initially, when I came to the industry, I only wanted to make money,” he told PTI in an interview. The actor added, “But after that decade, when I saw my films, I felt like slapping myself. I had only …

Akshay Kumar wanted to slap himself after decade of doing only action films: ‘Nobody thought I was capable of anything’

Akshay Kumar wanted to slap himself after decade of doing only action films: ‘Nobody thought I was capable of anything’

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Akshay Kumar made his entry into the film industry as an action star. The 1992 film Khiladi marked his breakthrough as an actor, and after three decades in the industry, the actor has got the chance to explore, reinvent and transform himself time and again. As he gears up for the release of the comedy drama Welcome to the Jungle, the actor opened up about his thoughts on transforming as an actor. Akshay Kumar during trailer launch of Bhooth Bangla. (PTI Photo)(PTI04_06_2026_000478A) (PTI) What Akshay said Speaking with news agency PTI, Akshay said he realised after the first decade in the Hindi film industry that he was stuck in the action star image and needed to break out urgently. And he did that by exploring different genres such as comedy, drama, romance and horror comedy. “Thirty-five years are a long time…. It is a one in a billion or million chance to have 35 years of career. I hope I go further and cross 40. The prayer is that I keep shooting just five minutes …

The Massive Total It Needs To Crack The Top 10 Highest-Grossing Live-Action Superhero Movies Of The Last Decade

The Massive Total It Needs To Crack The Top 10 Highest-Grossing Live-Action Superhero Movies Of The Last Decade

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Supergirl Worldwide Box Office (Photo Credit: YouTube) Milly Alcock, who is well-known for starring as the younger version of Rhaenyra Targaryen in the widely acclaimed fantasy series House of the Dragon, is all set for her first solo superhero movie—Supergirl. Directed by Craig Gillespie, the film is set to hit theaters on June 26, 2026. After James Gunn’s 2025 hit Superman, this will be the second film in the soft-rebooted DC Universe (DCU). According to a recent report by Deadline, Supergirl is made on a budget of $175 million and needs to earn $315 million worldwide to break even at the box office. While it remains to be seen if it can achieve that crucial benchmark, let’s take a look at how much the film would need to earn to crack the top ten highest-grossing live-action superhero movies released in the past decade (since 2016). Top 10 Highest-Grossing Live-Action Superhero Films of The Last Decade – Box Office Performance (Worldwide) Here are the worldwide totals of the top ten highest-grossing superhero films released during the …

‘Lost time with my parents’: Manoj Bajpayee says he has wanted to quit acting for a decade | Bollywood News

‘Lost time with my parents’: Manoj Bajpayee says he has wanted to quit acting for a decade | Bollywood News

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When Satya released in 1998, Bhiku Mhatre became a cult figure and Manoj Bajpayee was suddenly thrust into the spotlight. What followed were acclaimed performances in films like Shool, Zubeidaa, and eventually Gangs of Wasseypur, cementing his place among India’s finest actors. Known for his remarkable versatility and ability to breathe life into every character he portrays, Bajpayee has given audiences countless memorable performances. Yet behind the applause lies a personal cost. In a recent conversation with Ranveer Allahabadia on his podcast, the actor revealed that for nearly a decade, he has repeatedly contemplated walking away from acting altogether. Explaining the reason behind these thoughts, he said, “Taking intense characters and performing them over the years makes you a very moody person. The mood swings are way too high. For the past ten years, I’ve had thoughts of quitting acting. But then I find a nice role and go back to work.” According to the actor, the dilemma stems from his desire to preserve acting as a passion rather than allowing it to become a …

Decade old case comes back to haunt former Punjab Power Corporation CMD KD Chaudhary | Chandigarh News

Decade old case comes back to haunt former Punjab Power Corporation CMD KD Chaudhary | Chandigarh News

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A decade-old case related to the installation of a substation of the Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) in Ludhiana’s Basant Avenue has resurfaced, leading to the arrest of former CMD K D Chaudhary by the Vigilance Bureau in a case under the Prevention of Corruption Act. Chaudhary, who retired in March 2017, was named in an FIR registered on April 25, 2026. The alleged irregularities date back to 2011–2015, when Chaudhary served as CMD. He is accused of “colluding” with builder Amit Garg, director of Damini Resorts and Builders Private Limited, to set up the substation “deep inside agricultural fields instead of within the colony, allegedly to benefit the builder.” The FIR, a copy of which is with The Indian Express, has been lodged under relevant sections of the Prevention of Corruption Act and the Indian Penal Code. It also names Sanjeev Prabhakar, then XEN and now retired, along with Amit Garg. What the FIR says The complaint states that the proposal for the 66 KV substation at Basant Avenue was prepared and approved …

PM Modi warns of ‘return of massive poverty’, flags ‘disaster decade’ of Covid, wars, fuel crisis

PM Modi warns of ‘return of massive poverty’, flags ‘disaster decade’ of Covid, wars, fuel crisis

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered one of his starkest warnings yet about the state of the global economy on Saturday, telling the Indian diaspora in the Netherlands that decades of hard-won progress against poverty stood at serious risk if the world’s cascading crises were not urgently reversed. From Energy Crisis to AI Boom: Key Takeaways from PM Modi’s Netherlands Address | Watch Full Speech “The world is dealing with new challenges,” he said, speaking at a community event in The Hague during the second leg of his five-nation European tour. In light of ongoing conflicts, particularly in the oil-rich West Asian region after the US and Israel’s attacks on Iran, Modi described the present decade as a period of compounding catastrophe. “First came the corona(virus) pandemic; then wars began to break out, and now there is an energy crisis. This decade is turning into a decade of disasters for the world,” he explained, speaking in Hindi. He issued a pointed warning about the consequences of inaction. If these situations are not rapidly changed, he …

“Most Fun Star Wars Movie In A Decade” Or “One Of The Weakest”? Find Out!

“Most Fun Star Wars Movie In A Decade” Or “One Of The Weakest”? Find Out!

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Star Wars: The Mandalorian And Grogu Early Reviews(Photo Credit –Instagram) Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu, directed by Jon Favreau, had its premiere recently, and with that, the early reviews are all over the social media platform X [formerly Twitter]. It is one of the most anticipated films for Star Wars fans and still has a few days left before its wider release. But the critics have shared their opinions in the early reviews, and to know more about it, keep scrolling! For the unversed, it is part of the Star Wars franchise and a continuation of the Disney+ television series, The Mandalorian. Pedro Pascal is portraying the titular role. Jeremy Allen White and Sigourney Weaver also appear in crucial roles. The movie is arriving after a long time since the last Star Wars movie. Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu’s early reviews on X [formerly Twitter] Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu held the world premiere in LA recently, and the lucky critics got to watch the movie beforehand. The social media platform X …

Netflix says it spent 5 billion on film, TV over a decade; gave 5 billion to global economy, created 425k jobs

Netflix says it spent $135 billion on film, TV over a decade; gave $325 billion to global economy, created 425k jobs

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Netflix has invested over $135 billion in films and television series over the past decade, the company said on Tuesday, underscoring the dominance of the streaming giant and the growth of on-demand entertainment. Netflix has released a new report about its expenditure and economic impact. (Picture for representational purposes) (Unsplash) During the same period, Netflix contributed more than $325 billion to the global economy and created over 425,000 jobs on productions, it said. The Los Gatos, California-based company is one of the world’s largest video streaming platforms, with over 325 million paid members as of the end of 2025, having pioneered at-home video entertainment and producing original intellectual properties that have dominated popular culture. “Today we’re launching the Netflix Effect — a comprehensive look at the economic, cultural and social impact of our films and series, and how it ripples out across economies, industries and everyday life, day after day, week after week,” said Netflix co-CEO, Ted Sarandos. The company has licensed films and series from more than 3,000 companies including public broadcasters, it said. …

Almost gave up, but it kept coming back: Riteish Deshmukh on decade long journey of ‘Raja Shivaji’

Almost gave up, but it kept coming back: Riteish Deshmukh on decade long journey of ‘Raja Shivaji’

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Mumbai, For actor-filmmaker Riteish Deshmukh, the decade-long struggle to bring his dream project, “Raja Shivaji”, to life wasn’t easy. He says the wait ultimately proved to be a blessing in disguise as it allowed him to make it “bigger and better”. Almost gave up, but it kept coming back: Riteish Deshmukh on decade long journey of ‘Raja Shivaji’ Released on May 1, the historical epic chronicles the life of the Maratha Empire’s founder, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. Deshmukh not only stars in the titular role but has also co-written and directed it. The film was first announced in 2016, then stalled, revived again in 2019, only to be pushed back due to the COVID-19 pandemic until 2023, when Deshmukh decided to give it a “final shot”. Acclaimed directors like Ravi Jadhav and Nagraj Manjule were attached as directors, but eventually Deshmukh decided to take on the responsibility of directing it as well. “I feel relieved because this ten-year journey was pretty long. Many a times one gave up on it, but it came back to you. …