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How Karunanidhi successfully headed a minority government for five years

How Karunanidhi successfully headed a minority government for five years

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The situation faced by Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) now is no different from what the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), led by late Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi, faced in 2006. The TVK, which contested the recent Assembly polls on its own, secured 108 seats (with Mr. Vijay winning in two seats). However, 20 years ago, the DMK, which faced the Assembly elections in alliance with the Indian National Congress, Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK), and the Communist Party of India (Marxist), won only in 96 seats. However, the DMK formed the government with outside support from its allies, even though the Congress, which won 34 seats repeatedly, exerted pressure on the DMK to accommodate its MLAs in the government. Karunanidhi remained firm in running it as a DMK government because he enjoyed the support of the PMK and the Left parties, whose combined strength was sufficient to cross the halfway mark. But J. Jayalalithaa, then general secretary of the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) and Leader of the Opposition, never …

Controllers to cameras: Bloodborne to The Legend of Zelda, video game adaptations that are headed to the big screen

Controllers to cameras: Bloodborne to The Legend of Zelda, video game adaptations that are headed to the big screen

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Crossovers from the gaming world to cinema have always been exciting, especially to those who grew up with a controller in hand. With the release of Mortal Kombat II and the announcement of an R-rated animated adaptation of the beloved gothic horror game Bloodborne at CinemaCon 2026, the floodgates are open. Here’s a look at the video game adaptations headed to screens soon: Upcoming video game adaptations to look forward to Bloodborne The one that has the internet buzzing right now is Bloodborne, announced by Sony Pictures and PlayStation Productions at CinemaCon 2026. An R-rated animated feature based on the critically acclaimed game is being developed. What has fans particularly intrigued is the involvement of YouTube creator Seán McLoughlin, aka JackSepticEye, as co-producer. The film is touted to be “very true” to the gory spirit of Bloodborne Street Fighter Arriving in theatres on October 16, Street Fighter’s ensemble cast includes Noah Centineo, Andrew Koji, Callina Liang, Roman Reigns, David Dastmalchian, Cody Rhodes, Andrew Schulz, Vidyut Jammwal, Eric André, 50 Cent and Jason Momoa. The Kitao …

Demi Moore, Chloé Zhao, Stellan Skarsgård part of Cannes Film Festival 2026 jury headed by Park Chan-wook

Demi Moore, Chloé Zhao, Stellan Skarsgård part of Cannes Film Festival 2026 jury headed by Park Chan-wook

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South Korean filmmaker Park Chan-wook has been named as the president of the jury for this year’s Cannes Film Festival. The Korean director, best known for acclaimed works such as Oldboy and No Other Choice, will lead the nine-member jury, which will decide the Palme d’Or and other prizes at the prestigious festival later this month. The jury also includes Oscar-nominated Hollywood stars Demi Moore and Stellan Skarsgård, as well as acclaimed director Chloé Zhao. Demi Moore is part of the jury for the 2026 Cannes Film Festival. (File Photo) (Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP) Cannes 2026 jury unveiled On Monday, just about a week before the 79th Cannes Film Festival begins, organisers unveiled the nine-member jury that will deliberate on the films in competition at the annual French Riviera festival. Park Chan-wook had already been announced as the jury president, and the remaining jurors were announced on Monday. Apart from Park, Demi Moore, Chloe, and Stellan, the jury also includes Irish-Ethiopian actor Ruth Negga, Belgian director and screenwriter Laura Wandel, Chilean director and screenwriter Diego Céspedes, Ivorian-American …

Exclusive | Evelyn Sharma headed for divorce from Tushaan Bhindi; says they will ‘co parent’ their kids

Exclusive | Evelyn Sharma headed for divorce from Tushaan Bhindi; says they will ‘co parent’ their kids

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Actor Evelyn Sharma has been off the radar for many years now, with her last proper film release being Saaho in 2019. The same year, she had got engaged to Indo Australian dental surgeon Tushaan Bhindi, and they got married in 2021, eventually becoming parents to two kids as well. Evelyn Sharma and Tushaan Bhindi had got married in 2021 But there’s an unfortunate development. We can exclusively report that Evelyn and Tushaan have decided to go their separate ways. When we reach out to Evelyn, she confirms to HT City that it’s true, “Yes, we have decided to go separate ways romantically but are very focused on raising our children together. We would appreciate privacy and assure that this is as amicable as it can be. We are building this new chapter on a lifelong friendship and co-parenting.” Evelyn Sharma was actively a part of Hindi films from 2012 till 2019 with films such as Ranbir Kapoor-Deepika Padukone’s Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani (2013), Yaariyaan and Varun Dhawan-Ileana D’Cruz’s Main Tera Hero (both 2014), a …

US Marines board merchant ship in Arabian Sea suspected to be headed to Iran

US Marines board merchant ship in Arabian Sea suspected to be headed to Iran

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Washington, US Marines boarded a commercial ship in the Arabian Sea suspecting it was headed to Iran in violation of the US-imposed blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. US Marines board merchant ship in Arabian Sea suspected to be headed to Iran The US Central Command said that the commercial ship M/V Blue Star III was searched and released after ascertaining that it was not headed to an Iranian port. “Earlier today in the Arabian Sea, U.S. Marines from the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit boarded M/V Blue Star III, a commercial ship suspected of attempting to transit to Iran in violation of the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports,” CENTCOM wrote on X on Tuesday. CENTCOM said US forces released the vessel after conducting a search and confirming the ship’s voyage would not include an Iranian port call. The vessel was released after a search determined it was not planning to dock at an Iranian port, it said. CENTCOM added that 39 vessels have been “redirected to ensure compliance” with the blockade. Shipping through the Strait …

Patriot Worldwide Advance Booking: Mammootty & Mohanlal’s reunion film sells tickets worth Rs 6 crore globally; Headed for historic start

Patriot Worldwide Advance Booking: Mammootty & Mohanlal’s reunion film sells tickets worth Rs 6 crore globally; Headed for historic start

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Malayalam cinema’s one of the biggest films, Patriot, is about to hit the big screens very soon. The much-awaited film is looking to take a banger start at the box office, which is visible in its advance booking. The full-fledged advance sales of Patriot were opened today at 9 AM, four days prior to its release, and the initial reports are phenomenal.  The spy action thriller, directed by Mahesh Narayanan, recorded a superb advance sales of Rs. 6 crore in no time at the worldwide box office. Of this, around Rs. 2 crore of advances were registered in Kerala alone. It took just 5 hours and 54 minutes to cross the Rs. 2 crore mark in its home turf. That’s a huge start to say the least. If the movie manages to maintain the same pace in the coming days as well, the movie has the potential to rewrite box office records, setting new benchmarks. Patriot is undoubtedly the biggest film of Malayalam cinema this year, both in scale and star cast. It is likely …

IShowSpeed is headed to Hollywood. Here’s all you need to know about his new project from One Piece showrunner

IShowSpeed is headed to Hollywood. Here’s all you need to know about his new project from One Piece showrunner

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IShowSpeed is one of the most recognizable YouTubers in the world and he’s now taking the creative leap of joining Hollywood powerhouses to see an animated iteration of him on the big screen. IShowSpeed is headed to Hollywood with an animated series featuring himself. (Getty Images via AFP) Here’s all you need to know about the project. The team which grabbed everyone’s attention Matt Owens is the writer and producer of the series, and was co-showrunner of the first two seasons of Netflix Hispanic favorite One Piece, until last year. At the time, he had announced that he would be leaving the show to work on his mental health. A report by Hollywood Reporter noted that the project is in development at Big Shot Pictures, the new animation studio established this year by Brian Robbins, the co-CEO of Paramount over the previous years, who has since headed overseeing major franchise properties like Sonic the Hedgehog, SpongeBob, and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. THR reported that filmmaker and actor Harmony Korine is also on board as a …

How oil tanker, headed to India, went ‘dark’ in Strait of Hormuz to evade US-Iran war| India News

How oil tanker, headed to India, went ‘dark’ in Strait of Hormuz to evade US-Iran war| India News

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A crude oil tanker bound for India slipped through the conflict-hit Strait of Hormuz after briefly going “dark” to avoid detection, becoming the first India-destined vessel to safely navigate the strategic waterway since fighting erupted between the United States, Israel and Iran late last month. A UAE navy ship sails next to a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz as seen from Khor Fakkan, United Arab Emirates. (AP/Representational) The Liberia-flagged Shenlong Suezmax oil tanker, carrying Saudi crude and captained by an Indian, berthed at the Mumbai Port on Wednesday evening after crossing the volatile waterway where maritime traffic has largely stalled due to attacks and military activity. Track Live Updates on US-Iran war here The tanker had loaded crude at Ras Tanura Port in Saudi Arabia on March 1 and sailed two days later. Maritime tracking data showed its last signal inside the Strait of Hormuz on March 8 before it disappeared from monitoring systems – suggesting the crew had switched off the vessel’s automatic identification system (AIS) while navigating the dangerous stretch. The …

Your 2026 Money Horoscope: Find out which zodiac signs are headed for major paydays in the Year of the Fire Horse

Your 2026 Money Horoscope: Find out which zodiac signs are headed for major paydays in the Year of the Fire Horse

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New year, new financial breakthroughs. 2026 is the year many of us have been subconsciously prepping for. In numerology, 2026 reduces to 1, which is the number of bold initiations. As we enter the Year of the Fire Horse in Chinese astrology, the collective energy shifts from slow and steady to fast and fearless. 2026 Money Horoscope With Saturn and Neptune both moving into Aries, the cosmic message is clear: we are moving away from old struggles and moving into a phase of high-return manifestation. Aries Sun & Rising 2026 is your year to lead. You’ll feel a mix of being very creative but also wanting to stay organised. The secret to making money? Consistency. Don’t just start a project and quit; stick to a routine. Your words are valuable — sharing your ideas online or in person will lead to a paycheck. Taurus Sun & Rising After a few years of feeling like your life was a roller coaster, things are finally calming down. You’ll find success in jobs that help people or feel …

Is Ravi Teja Headed For His 6th Consecutive Failure?

Is Ravi Teja Headed For His 6th Consecutive Failure?

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Bhartha Mahasayulaku Wignyapthi Box Office Collection Day 4: Ravi Teja Starrer Heading Towards A Failure? (Photo Credit: Instagram) Bhartha Mahasayulaku Wignyapthi, starring Ravi Teja in the lead role, has failed to make an impact at the Indian box office in the first 5 days. Amid the superb run of Chiranjeevi’s Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu, the Tollywood romantic comedy entertainer has been completely sidelined. Additionally, word of mouth hasn’t been in complete favor, thus impacting the film’s run. Keep reading for a detailed collection report! The Telugu romantic comedy film released in theaters on January 13. It opened to mixed to decent reviews from critics. Even among the ticket-buying audience, feedback is mixed to decent. Due to just a fair amount of buzz, the film didn’t score big on its opening day. Afterwards, despite the holiday season, it failed to make any turnaround. How much did Bhartha Mahasayulaku Wignyapthi earn at the Indian box office in 4 days? Coming to the latest collection update, Bhartha Mahasayulaku Wignyapthi earned an estimated 2 crores on its first …