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Institutional mechanisms don’t work any more; need to convert electorate to honest people: Judge Zak Yacoob

Institutional mechanisms don’t work any more; need to convert electorate to honest people: Judge Zak Yacoob

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Justice Zak Yacoob Former Judge of the South African Constitutional Court, Speaking at Arappor Iyakkam Office in Nungambakkam on Monday. | Photo Credit: VELANKANNI RAJ B Institutional mechanisms often crumble under the burden of corruption, and what is required is a social revolution where the electorate may be converted to honest people, Zakeria Mohammed Yacoob, retired South African judge, said here on Monday. “Corruption is the worst part,” Judge ‘Zak’, as he is fondly called, said. “In the end, you can have structure… you can have people appointed, and of course you can have special electoral courts because electoral disputes will have to be determined very, very fast. I have found that all these mechanisms, while they have worked for us in the past, don’t work any more,” Zak added, speaking to a group of students, law practitioners, and disability activists at the office of Arappor Iyakkam, the Chennai-based anti-corruption campaign group. “I did a lot of thinking. What do you do? How can we improve the structures? How can we make things better than …

Alaav film review: A piercingly honest and uncompromising portrait of caregiving

Alaav film review: A piercingly honest and uncompromising portrait of caregiving

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Updated on: Dec 21, 2025 08:57 pm IST Alaav blurs the line between documentary and fiction in its depiction of the selflessness that is required in caring for an old parent. Alaav (Hearth and Home) Cast: Bhaveen Gossain, Savitri Gossain, Aneeta Kanwar, JiJi Bhattacharji Director: Prabhash Chandra Star rating: ★★★★ One of life’s inevitable truths is that our parents will become old and they will pass away. It is a truth I am scared of, and do not want to think about at all. The affecting feature film Alaav, directed by Prabhash Chandra, made me sit with that reality with a lens so uncompromising and astute that I almost wanted to look away. It is a feature that blurs the line between documentary and fiction, telling the story of an old man caring for his 90-something-year-old mother all by himself. (Also read: Ebb movie review: A provocative film from Jeo Baby that takes aim at relationships and male hypocrisy) Alaav played at the International Film Festival of Kerala. The realities of caregiving The action unfolds …

‘I can’t see him batting at number three in Melbourne. To be honest…’ Nasser Hussain on Ollie Pope’s dismal form in the Ashes | Cricket News

‘I can’t see him batting at number three in Melbourne. To be honest…’ Nasser Hussain on Ollie Pope’s dismal form in the Ashes | Cricket News

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With his knock of 17 runs during England’s second innings’ on the fourth day of the Adelaide Test, England number three Ollie Pope failed to get past the 50-run mark in this year’s Ashes so far. The 27-year-old has an average of 20.83 in the series so far and it has led to questions about his place in the England team for the remainder of the series. Former England captain Nasser Hussain believed England should bring Jacob Bethell at number three for the remainder of the series with Pope looking vulnerable up in the batting order. “I can’t see him batting at number three in Melbourne (for the fourth Test). To be honest, his career and his series follow a very similar pattern. It starts well – he started the tour game well, he got runs (46)in the first innings of the first Test, and then slowly he just gets out the same way outside off stump. You want your number three to settle your dressing room, that’s what greats do, they calm the situation …

‘Couldn’t find Surya the batter’: Suryakumar Yadav brutally honest about form struggles after South Africa series win | Cricket News

‘Couldn’t find Surya the batter’: Suryakumar Yadav brutally honest about form struggles after South Africa series win | Cricket News

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India were largely clinical in their 3-1 series win over South Africa in their five-match T20I series, despite their captain and arguably best batter in the format being completely out of runs, as he himself put it after the third match. After the fifth T20I, Suryakumar admitted that his form remains among the few things that the team is lacking going into the 2026 T20 World Cup. “Maybe the only thing we couldn’t quite manage was finding Surya the batter, I think he went missing somewhere! (smiles) But he’ll be back stronger. As a team, I’m really happy,” Suryakumar said at the post-match presentation. “Whenever we were in trouble, someone always put their hand up and pulled us through. As captain, that’s very satisfying with the way this series went for us,” he added. Widely rated one of India’s greatest T20I batters, Suryakumar’s form has been on the wane since the team’s succesful 2024 T20 World Cup campaign. While the post-tournament dip in 2024, which was also when he took over as India’s permanent captain …

When Rob Reiner shared his honest thoughts about Wolf of Wall Street and the drug scenes: ‘I was dying watching it’ | Hollywood News

When Rob Reiner shared his honest thoughts about Wolf of Wall Street and the drug scenes: ‘I was dying watching it’ | Hollywood News

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The whole of Hollywood and the world beyond are mourning the death of director Rob Reiner and wife Michele Singer. While many remember Rob for the amazing films he helmed from the director’s chair, he started his career as an actor. Later in his career, he made appearances in Martin Scorsese’s The Wolf of Wall Street and the Jeremy Allen White-led series The Bear. During an old event, Rob had talked about Martin’s film and described his experience of working for the director. The cast of The Wolf of Wall Street sat down for a question and answer round, where Rob was asked about what he thought of the film. He said, “I mean, I read the script, but I didn’t know what to expect. We were going to do this Q and A thing, and what if the movie stinks? But luckily, it was the opposite; it was really good, and I was really happy to watch it. I knew that there were going to be laughs in it; I just didn’t know how …

Farrhana Bhatt gets honest about Salman Khan, Bigg Boss 19 journey and more [Exclusive]

Farrhana Bhatt gets honest about Salman Khan, Bigg Boss 19 journey and more [Exclusive]

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Farrhana Bhatt gets honest about Salman Khan, Bigg Boss 19 journey and more [Exclusive] Home Videos Farrhana Bhatt gets honest about Salman Khan, Bigg Boss 19 journey and more [Exclusive] In an exclusive interview with Bollywood Life, Bigg Boss 19 contestant Farrhana Bhatt opened up and discussed things like never before. She talks about what hurt her about Salman Khan in the show, and also about the things that people don’t know about her tattoo. Additionally, she shares her future aspirations, including her interest in doing reality shows or other projects. Farrhana also takes a moment to thank some fans for extending their support to her. Don’t Miss Out on the Latest Updates. Subscribe to Our Newsletter Today! Subscribe Now Bollywoodlife_Web/Bollywoodlife_AS_Inarticle_300x250|300,250~Bollywoodlife_Web/Bollywoodlife_AS_Inarticle_2_300x250|300,250~Bollywoodlife_Web/Bollywoodlife_AS_ATF_970x90|970,250~Bollywoodlife_Web/Bollywoodlife_AS_ATF_300x250|300,600~Bollywoodlife_Web/Bollywoodlife_AS_BTF_1_300x250|300,600~Bollywoodlife_Web/Bollywoodlife_AS_BTF_2_300x250|300,600~Bollywoodlife_Web/bollywoodlife_ros_strip|1300,50~Bollywoodlife_Web/Bollywoodlife_AS_OOP_1x1|1,1 By continuing to use the site, you agree to the use of cookies. You can find out more- privacy policy Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. …

Hrithik Roshan's HONEST take on Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar DIVIDES internet: 'Loved the film, but not…'

Hrithik Roshan's HONEST take on Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar DIVIDES internet: 'Loved the film, but not…'

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Dhurandhar, Ranveer Singh’s most recent blockbuster, continues to make ripples in the film business after surpassing the Rs 100-crore mark in its first week. Hrithik Roshan is among the most well-known enthusiasts to join the chorus, and the movie has received widespread praise from both peers and viewers. Hrithik praised the film’s cinematic style and the unadulterated intensity with which the story unfolds in a thoughtful and emotionally intense Instagram review. Hrithik, who is well-known for having a keen sense of artistic direction, talked on how much he admires filmmakers who give their all to their work. What did Hrithik say about Dhurandhar? “I love cinema, I love people who climb into a vortex and let the story take control, spin them, shake them until what they want to say is purged out of them onto that screen. DHURANDAR is an example of that. Loved the storytelling. It’s cinema,” he wrote in his Instagram story. Hrithik questions Dhurandhar’s political aspects The actor also said that he disagrees with the political orientation of the movie in …

Shah Rukh Khan reviews Ishaan Khatter and Vishal Jethwa’s ‘truly special’ Homebound, calls it ‘gentle, honest, soulful’

Shah Rukh Khan reviews Ishaan Khatter and Vishal Jethwa’s ‘truly special’ Homebound, calls it ‘gentle, honest, soulful’

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Updated on: Dec 10, 2025 07:58 pm IST Homebound has been receiving major accolades across film festivals and award shows. Actor Shah Rukh Khan has reviewed “so human and engaging” Homebound, directed by Neeraj Ghaywan. Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Shah Rukh called the film “gentle, honest and soulful.” Homebound starred Ishaan Khatter, Vishal Jethwa and Janhvi Kapoor, among others. Shah Rukh Khan has only good things to say about Ishaan Khatter and Vishal Jethwa’s Homebound. Shah Rukh Khan reviews Homebound Shah Rukh tweeted, “#Homebound is gentle, honest and soulful. Lots of love and big hugs to the phenomenal team for creating something so human and engaging.” “You have won hearts world over by making something truly special! @ghaywan #IshaanKhatter @vishaljethwa06 #JanhviKapoor #KaranJohar @adarpoonawalla @apoorvamehta18,” he added. About Homebound Homebound follows childhood friends Shoaib (Ishaan Khatter) and Chandan (Vishal Jethwa), whose shared dream of joining the police force shapes their lives, with Janhvi Kapoor adding emotional depth to a story grounded in friendship, duty, and the pressures facing young India. The film made a grand …

“To Be Honest, I Had No Idea DDLJ Would Become This Phenomenon!…”

“To Be Honest, I Had No Idea DDLJ Would Become This Phenomenon!…”

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Shah Rukh Khan & Kajol’s DDLJ Tribute Bronze Statue Unveiled At London’s Leicester Square (Photo Credit – Instagram) Marking the 30th year of Yash Raj Films’ epic blockbuster, Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (DDLJ), Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol unveiled a bronze statue of Raj & Simran at London’s Leicester Square yesterday. The bronze statue of them is iconic because it is the first-ever Indian film to be honoured with a statue at Leicester Square, as it joined cult characters from historic films, including Harry Potter, Mary Poppins, Paddington, and Singin’ in the Rain, as well as heroes like Batman and Wonder Woman. What The Bronze Statue Depicts The bronze statue depicts a moment from the longest-running Hindi film of all time, Aditya Chopra’s Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (DDLJ), with Raj & Simran in an iconic pose from the film! This moment celebrates the film’s everlasting impact on pop culture amongst South Asians worldwide. About how he felt during the launch of the bronze statue, SRK says, “To be honest had no idea DDLJ would become …

I expected better” – Coach Srinath Narayanan’s honest assessment of India’s display at FIDE World Cup 2025 | “I expected better

I expected better” – Coach Srinath Narayanan’s honest assessment of India’s display at FIDE World Cup 2025 | “I expected better

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Goa: From four quarter-finalists out of ten in the previous edition in Baku to a solitary player in the final eight out of 24 in contention here at the Rio Resort in Arpora, hosts India have had an underwhelming campaign at the 2025 FIDE World Cup so far. With veteran Pentala Harikrishna’s loss in the round 5 tiebreaks to the lesser-fancied Jose Martinez of Mexico, the second-seeded Arjun Erigaisi was left the only Indian standing in the tournament on Sunday. “I certainly expected better,” said Indian coach GM Srinath Narayanan to The Bridge on the sidelines of the event on Sunday. “Especially Gukesh going out very early was a bit of a shocker. “Praggnanandhaa obviously lost to a very capable opponent, who is part of the elite chess. But still, on a good day, you would expect Pragg to march through. These are two major upsets for India at this event,” he added. While the reigning world champion and top seed Gukesh was outdone by Germany’s Fredrick Svane in Round 3, the reigning World Cup …