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Without superstars, hit formulas or hiking ticket prices, a Tamil rural comedy enters Rs 50 crore club | Tamil News

Without superstars, hit formulas or hiking ticket prices, a Tamil rural comedy enters Rs 50 crore club | Tamil News

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3 min readKochiMar 9, 2026 09:20 PM IST Thaai Kizhavi box office collection day 11: Offering the Tamil film industry a much-needed shot in the arm, as it hasn’t had a solid blockbuster since the beginning of the year, director Sivakumar Murugesan’s Thaai Kizhavi has entered the Rs 50 crore club. What’s intriguing is that the movie achieved this milestone without a single so-called male star in its cast. Headlined by Radikaa Sarathkumar, the film can’t even be placed in the typical commercial Tamil film bracket. Set against a rural backdrop, the comedy-drama revolves around Pavunuthaayi (Radikaa), a septuagenarian moneylender who was once fiercely independent but is now bedridden, and her three sons, who are running from pillar to post to claim a share of her wealth before she takes her last breath. Also Read | How Vikram and Jyotika’s busy schedules led to the start of Vijay and Trisha’s on-screen journey With widely positive reviews from all quarters, Thaai Kizhavi has been performing stunningly well at the box office. The movie has thus far …

Telangana High Court sets aside govt memo hiking ticket prices for Prabhas-starrer ‘The Raja Saab’ | Legal News

Telangana High Court sets aside govt memo hiking ticket prices for Prabhas-starrer ‘The Raja Saab’ | Legal News

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The Telangana High Court suspended a government memo that hiked the ticket fares of Prabhas-starrer The Raja Saab, which was released on Friday, saying that “issuing orders in this manner is nothing but a wilful violation and contempt of court orders”. The January 8 memo was issued late Thursday evening by the special chief secretary (home department) in relaxation of rules/guidelines specified in a 2021 government order (GO). On Friday, Justice N V Shravan Kumar, while hearing a lunch motion petition challenging the decision to hike ticket fares, expressed strong displeasure at the authorities for doing so in a blatant and repeated violation of the court orders regarding movie ticket fares. Advocate Vijay Gopal, representing the petitioner, submitted that authorities were routinely increasing the ticket fares whenever a big-budget movie was released, in violation of established norms. Only last month, the high court had suspended a similar government memo issuing hiked ticket fares for N Balakrishna-starrer Akhanda 2. The court had then initiated contempt proceedings against the special chief secretary (home). This, however, was stayed …

We compare AllTrails versus Gaia GPS while out hiking.

We compare AllTrails versus Gaia GPS while out hiking.

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For most of my life, I’ve relied on a paper map when I go outdoors. Then, in March, I joined my friend Rusty on the Appalachian Trail for two weeks. He told me to download FarOut. FarOut was my introduction to the world of app-based navigation. It’s focused on thru-hikers, and has useful details, including comments that tell you whether a specific water source is flowing, and if so, how well. It took me a minute to get the hang of it — I was hiking southbound, and it defaults to northbound — but once I did, I was impressed. FarOut works like a guidebook. But the kind of backpacking I ordinarily do is on more offbeat trails in the local national forests — not the wilderness highways FarOut specializes in. So for my first solo trip, to the Ventana Wilderness area of the Los Padres National Forest, I thought I’d try out some of the other navigation apps, as part of an absolutely transparent ploy to get my job to let me fuck off …

Karnataka Caste Census Report Bats For Hiking OBC Reservation From 32% To 51%

Karnataka Caste Census Report Bats For Hiking OBC Reservation From 32% To 51%

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New Delhi: The Karnataka caste census report which was presented before a cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday recommended increasing reservation for Other Backward Classes (OBC) from 32 per cent to 51 per cent. In 2020, the Karnataka government headed by the BJP appointed Jayaprakash Hegde as the chief of the caste census commission, but the report was not made public. Mr Hegde submitted the final report to the Siddaramaiah government in February 2024. The Jayaprakash Hegde commission also recommended restructuring the classification within the OBC categories, according to the report. The Siddaramaiah government will take a decision on the commission’s recommendations on April 17. Instead of the current Category 1, the report recommended creating Category 1A and Category 1B: Category 1A: 6 per cent reservation Category 1B: 12 per cent reservation Category 2A: 10 per cent reservation Category 2B: 8 per cent reservation Category 3A: 7 per cent reservation Category 3B: 8 per cent reservation These changes are aimed at ensuring more precise and equitable distribution of reservations, according to the …

China tariffs may already be hiking up import fees

China tariffs may already be hiking up import fees

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US consumers may already be seeing additional fees on shipments from China after President Donald Trump’s tariff on Chinese goods took effect on Tuesday. Clint Reid, the founder and CEO of a company that offers software to help with cross-border commerce, posted screenshots on X showing additional charges added to a shipment from DHL: Another X screenshot appears to show DHL requesting an import duty on a shipment from Hololive. We’ve seen a similar screenshot on Reddit. One Reddit user in a retro gaming handheld emulator community shared a screenshot of an email from Keepretro asking if a buyer would pay an extra $8 on their package due to the tariffs; another user posted the same message with a $6 charge. Yet another X user claims DHL will send an order back to the sender if import duties aren’t paid within five days. DHL and Keepretro didn’t immediately respond to requests for comment. A Trump administration order over the weekend added a 10 percent tariff to goods from China and closed the de minimis exception, …

Could hiking, sleep apnoea be hurting your fertility? The surprising truth men need to know | Health

Could hiking, sleep apnoea be hurting your fertility? The surprising truth men need to know | Health

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High-altitude hiking, sleep apnoea and other conditions which deprive a man‘s testes of oxygen, could be contributing to a decline in fertility over the past 50 years, a new study has suggested. Study suggests low oxygen in testes due to hiking, sleep apnoea, critical to declining fertility.(Image by Pixabay) The review article, published in the journal Nature Reviews Urology, explored how exposure to low oxygen levels can impact sperm quality and overall reproductive health of men, revealing that ‘testis hypoxia’ could be critical to declining male fertility. Infertility in men refers to an inability to achieve pregnancy after at least 12 months of regular unprotected sexual intercourse, while sub-fertility represents a less severe situation, whereby one’s chances of conceiving are lowered. A lack of oxygen in the testes, or testis hypoxia, caused by chronic medical conditions — such as sleep apnoea or varicocele — can be a sustained threat to reproductive health, lead author, Tessa Lord, a reproductive biologist and senior lecturer at The University of Newcastle, Australia, explained. “Varicocele, or enlarged veins in the …

Microsoft Reportedly Bundling Copilot AI With Microsoft 365 Subscription and Hiking Prices

Microsoft Reportedly Bundling Copilot AI With Microsoft 365 Subscription and Hiking Prices

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Microsoft is reportedly making changes to its Microsoft 365 subscription in some regions to bring Copilot to more users. As per the report, the Redmond-based tech giant has started bundling the Copilot AI assistant, which is available across multiple apps such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, with the subscription. This new addition is not free of cost as the company is said to have increased the price of its cloud-based service in those regions. It is unclear whether Microsoft plans to introduce the same strategy in other countries as well. Microsoft 365 Subscription With Copilot The Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday that the tech giant has started rolling out a new feature with its standard Microsoft 365 subscription in Australia and multiple Southeast Asian countries. This change reportedly does not require any action from the user’s end, and there is no way to exclude the AI chatbot from this service. In normal circumstances, the addition of a new feature would have been a positive change, however, the company has reportedly also hiked the …

From hiking to weight training, Ranbir Kapoor`s high-intensity fitness routine

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Ranbir Kapoor`s rigorous workout in the countryside ahead of filming `Ramayana` is sure to inspire you this Monday. The actor`s fitness coach recently gave a glimpse into his intense training session before he kicks off shooting for his upcoming movie. Inside Ranbir Kapoor`s high intensity workout routine Ranbir`s trainer on Monday shared a video on Instagram, giving viewers a peek into the actor`s workout routine. The video shows Ranbir, without a shirt, exercising amidst lush green surroundings, running alongside his trainer, lifting weights, and engaging in various exercises. Additionally, he enjoys swimming, cycling, and hiking as part of his training regimen. The caption of the video read, “Went to the countryside for a decompression week. WIP with Ranbir.”           View this post on Instagram                       A post shared by Training With Nam (@trainingwithnam) Meanwhile, on the work front, Ranbir was last seen in Sandeep Reddy Vanga`s `Animal`, receiving praise for his performance as Ranvijay Singh. He will play Aziz in the …

Ramayana: Ranbir Kapoor Transforms Into Lord Ram By Swimming, Running, Hiking in the Hills | Watch

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Ranbir Kapoor prepares for Ramayana. Ranbir Kapoor has undergone vigorous training to look like Lord Ram for Ramayana. Ranbir Kapoor has undergone a massive transformation for his role in Ramayana. Ranbir is all set to play Lord Ram in Nitesh Tiwari’s directorial. While the actor has been sporting a leaner look in recent weeks, a new video has revealed that Ranbir has undergone vigorous training to ensure he looks the part. A new video has shared just a glimpse of the intense training he has been doing to fit the role. A video shared by his trainer, Ranbir was seen taking up different activities to prepare for the role. From intense workout sessions to runs through open grounds, swimming to hiking up the hills, Ranbir is doing it all to get in shape of the character. While the video shows the amount of hardwork he is putting into looking the part, a few eagle-eyed fans also claim to have spotted Alia Bhatt and their daughter Raha in the video. Watch the video below: The video …

Preity Zinta Goes Hiking With Husband Gene Goodenough In Los Angeles

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Preity and Gene Goodenough in still from the video. (courtesy: realpz) New Delhi: Preity Zinta loves the outdoors. Need proof? Just cast a cursory glance at her Instagram timeline. The actress is often seen trekking and she often shares posts from her adventures on social media profile. The actress, on Friday, shared a glimpse of the hiking scene in Los Angeles. The video also features her husband Gene Goodenough. Preity added the song Yeh Kahan Aa Gaye Hum to her video. She wrote in her caption: “One of the best things about living in LA is the hiking scene. I love that you can get to some amazing hikes in 15 minutes. It feels like heaven and it’s never lonely at the top.” In the comments section of her post, Preity’s Koi… Mil Gaya co-star Hrithik Roshan wrote: “Beautiful! Hi Gene.” See Preity Zinta’s post here: Preity Zinta got married to Gene Goodenough in 2016 and she moved to Los Angeles. However, she keeps visiting India. The couple welcomed twins via surrogacy in 2021 and …