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Christopher Nolan, Matt Damon, Tom Holland to visit India for grand The Odyssey premiere; details inside

Christopher Nolan, Matt Damon, Tom Holland to visit India for grand The Odyssey premiere; details inside

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Oscar-winning filmmaker Christopher Nolan is coming to India. The filmmaker, who enjoys a sizeable fan following in the country, will be in India for the premiere of his ambitious mythological period epic, The Odyssey. This will also mark the first time a Nolan film will have a premiere in the country. Christopher Nolan and Matt Damon will be in India for The Odyssey promotions. The Odyssey premiere in India Universal Pictures International announced on Wednesday morning that Mumbai has been selected as one of the pit stops in The Odyssey’s global promotional tour this year. India’s financial capital will be one of the four cities, alongside London, Paris, and New York, to host a premiere of The Odyssey. The makers announced that Nolan will be in India for the event in the month of July, and he will be accompanied by producer Emma Thomas and stars Matt Damon and Tom Holland. “The visit marks a landmark moment for both the film and the Indian entertainment industry, bringing together one of cinema’s most celebrated filmmakers and …

UCI backs Pune Grand Tour’s bid to become world’s fourth Grand Tour

UCI backs Pune Grand Tour’s bid to become world’s fourth Grand Tour

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The Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) has pledged support for the development of the Pune Grand Tour (PGT), backing organisers’ ambition to establish it as the world’s fourth Grand Tour. During the 90-minute presentation, Dudi traced the race’s development from its conception in mid-2025 to its execution six months later. (HT) At a presentation before the UCI management committee in Lake Garda, Italy, the world governing body for cycling praised the inaugural edition of the race and endorsed its long-term vision. UCI president David Lappartient assured organisers of the body’s support for the event’s growth, including sharing expertise in urban mobility planning and strengthening grassroots cycling programmes in India. A delegation comprising Pune district collector Jitendra Dudi, Cycling Federation of India (CFI) secretary general Maninder Pal Singh and Bajaj Auto director Abhinav Bindra was invited to present the future roadmap of the Pune Grand Tour, whose inaugural edition was held in January 2026. Commenting on the development, Dudi said, “The UCI Management Committee had approved the upgrade of the Pune Grand Tour to UCI 2.1 status, …

Alexander Zverev defeats Flavio Cobolli to win maiden Grand Slam title

Alexander Zverev defeats Flavio Cobolli to win maiden Grand Slam title

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2 min readUpdated: Jun 7, 2026 11:28 PM IST Alexander Zverev defeated Flavio Cobolli in the French Open final to finally win his maiden Grand Slam title after a grueling 5-set epic. This was the pair’s 5th match against each other. Zverev had won three of his four career meetings with Cobolli, including a straight-sets victory in the third round in Paris a year ago. But they’ve also split two encounters on clay this season: Cobolli won in straight sets in Munich and Zverev won in straight sets in Madrid. But the German won arguably their biggest encounter on with the final score reading 6-1, 4-6, 6-4, 6-7 (5), 6-1. Zverev was an overwhelming favorite for the title ever since the top-ranked Jannik Sinner struggled in the first week’s heat wave and wasted a two set and 5-1 lead against Juan Manuel Cerundolo in the second round. A day later, 24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic was also eliminated. Carlos Alcaraz, the two-time reigning champion, withdrew before the tournament with an injured right wrist. This …

Dua Lipa-Callum Turner wedding: Inside their grand Palermo celebration plans – latest details

Dua Lipa-Callum Turner wedding: Inside their grand Palermo celebration plans – latest details

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Fresh off their intimate London wedding, newlyweds Dua Lipa and Callum Turner have headed to Palermo, Sicily, on Thursday for an extended wedding celebration. The couple, who married in a private civil ceremony at London’s Old Marylebone Town Hall on May 31, are now preparing a three-day wedding extravaganza in and around Palermo, Vogue reported. Dua Lipa and actor Callum Turner landed in Sicily to host an extravagant three-day wedding celebration, Italy, days after quietly tying the knot in London. REUTERS/Igor Petyx (REUTERS) After taking a vacation there in 2025 and posting pictures from their trip on social media, Palermo has grown to be a favorite spot for the couple. The couple’s love for the Mediterranean island will be highlighted by the celebrations, set to take place at several historic locations. The couple was pictured boarding at Palermo’s five-star Grand Hotel Villa Igiea on Thursday, where Dua Lipa and Callum Turner are set to welcome their guests. Villa Igiea is owned by Rocco Forte, a British businessman. The property is known for hosting international celebrities, …

Sriram Balaji’s best-ever Grand Slam run ends in quarterfinals

Sriram Balaji’s best-ever Grand Slam run ends in quarterfinals

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N. Sriram Balaji’s best-ever Grand Slam run ends in the quarterfinals of the 2026 French Open at Stade Roland Garros in Paris on Wednesday. He, partnering with Brazil’s Marcelo Demoliner, lost in straight sets 6-3, 6-4 to the second-seeded Finnish-British pair of Harri Heliovaara and Henry Patten. This was his first-ever quarterfinal at this stage, but he could not offer much challenge to the in-form pairing, ending India’s campaign at the tournament. The match started solidly with all four players producing strong serving. However, the Indo-Brazilian pair lost their first break in the eighth game and went on to lose the first set 3-6. They failed to recover from the early setback in the second set and struggled badly on serve, conceding two breaks and losing momentum completely. The pair had a brief chance of a comeback after winning their first break of the match in the eighth game of the second set, but Harri-Henry played a perfect final game to win the match. India suffered another disappointment as Aarav Paparkar failed to maintain his …

Sriram Balaji’s best-ever Grand Slam run ends in quarterfinals

Sriram Balaji reaches career first Grand Slam quarters

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India’s Sriram Balaji entered the first Grand Slam quarter-final of his career along with his Brazilian partner Marcelo Demoliner, stunning sixth seeds Kevin Krawietz and Tim Puetz 7-5, 6-4 in the 2026 French Open on Monday. Balaji and Demoliner did not have the best of starts, going down 0-2 in the first set before bouncing back. The Indo-Brazilian duo broke in the third game to reduce the deficit to 1-2 before levelling it up by holding their own serve. From then on, both the pairs held their serves until Balaji-Demoliner broke to go up 6-5. They then held their own rather comfortably to win the first set 7-5. The second set saw Balaji-Demoliner win a break as early as the first game and they never let the advantage slip, winning it 6-4 to wrap up a straight sets win. Balaji and Demoliner will next face second seeds Harri Heliovaara and Henry Patten in the quarters. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their …

Vivek Oberoi advices Karan Kundrra before the grand proposal

Vivek Oberoi advices Karan Kundrra before the grand proposal

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Actor Vivek Oberoi popped the big question to his better half, Priyanka, in full Bollywood style. As television actor Karan Kundrra reached Vivek’s jewellery store, Solitario, to buy a ring to propose to his long-time girlfriend Tejasswi Prakash, the ‘Masti’ actor ended up sharing his beautiful proposal story, which seemed something straight out of a Bollywood movie. In a BTS video shared on Netflix’s social media handle from Karan and Tejasswi’s proposal on the show “Desi Bling”, Vivek revealed that he convinced his mother-in-law and brother-in-law to send Priyanka to Florence, where he was already waiting for her. 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 Great Grand Superhero movie review: Jackie, the absolute cutie!

The Great Grand Superhero movie review: Jackie, the absolute cutie!

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‘The Great Grand Superhero’Dir: Manish SainiActors: Jackie Shroff, Mihir Harshad GodboleRating: 3/5 At the centre of The Great Grand Superhero (GGS) is a thoroughly relatable, Std VI kid, Dipu (innately natural Mihir Harshad Godbole).  What does he do? He makes up stuff about his family at school! He does this chiefly to get attention from classmates; what else? He’s new to the school, and a certifiably aloof nerd, otherwise. The fantasy being? That his grand-father is actually a super-hero! Jackie Shroff plays the grand-dad. Jackie began his career in and as Hero (1983). Ever since, as a popular star, who goes about his life, barely taking his celebrity seriously — he’s been a super-hero of sorts, alright. You can view him in all kinds of Insta Reels, and short films.  This movie’s set in a fictional, scenic hamlet called Hoshiarpur — the kinds, where everybody’s a neighbour, making for a quaint, quiet community.  I’m no child psychologist. But I do think bright kids often alternatively imagine the world in comic strips.  How do Dipu’s incredulous …

The Great Grand Superhero Surprises Everyone At The Box Office

The Great Grand Superhero Surprises Everyone At The Box Office

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The Great Grand Superhero ( Photo Credit – YouTube ) Released today, The Great Grand Superhero is steadily winning hearts with its warmth, humor, and rooted storytelling, with early audience reactions and positive word-of-mouth positioning the film as a potential surprise success of the season. Jackie Shroff Shines As India’s First Grandfather Superhero Led by Jackie Shroff in the never-before-seen avatar of India’s first grandfather superhero, the film is drawing appreciation for balancing fantasy with emotion and family entertainment. Jackie’s effortless charm and heartfelt performance have particularly struck a chord with audiences, reminding viewers why the actor continues to be loved across generations. Child Performances Add Heart & Authenticity One of the film’s strongest highlights is the natural, endearing performances of the young actors, whose innocence and spontaneity lend authenticity to the narrative and elevate the emotional core of the story. The supporting cast, too, leaves a strong impact, complementing the film’s humor, nostalgia, and family dynamics with sincerity and comic flair. Together, the ensemble helps create a cinematic world that feels wholesome, relatable, and …

The Great Grand Superhero review: Plenty of wonder for kids in this Jackie Shroff film, though the magic fades too soon

The Great Grand Superhero review: Plenty of wonder for kids in this Jackie Shroff film, though the magic fades too soon

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The Great Grand SuperheroCast: Jackie ShroffDirector: Manish SainiRating: ★★★ (3 stars) Truly, children’s films have become an endangered species. And no, this isn’t about movies that happen to carry a U/A certificate. The distinction here is for films designed for young audiences, stories that engage with their world. The Great Grand Superhero is an attempt to cater to this target group. Is it successful? Let’s find out. Jackie Shroff in The Great Grand Superhero. What is the story of The Great Grand Superhero? Directed by Manish Saini, the film centres on Dipu (Mihir Godbole), who arrives at a new school and, desperate to fit in, tells his classmates that his grandfather (Jackie Shroff) is a superhero. The claim snowballs, with the children demanding evidence. Matters become even complicated when Grandpa insists that the story is true, though there’s a catch: his powers only kick in when aliens attack Earth. The events that follow make up the rest of the film. Before we get to where it stumbles, let’s talk about what it gets right. The …