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Dhurandhar 2 rated strong for violence by Irish Censor Board; close to 4 hour runtime revealed

Dhurandhar 2 rated strong for violence by Irish Censor Board; close to 4 hour runtime revealed

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Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar: The Revenge will be released in theatres worldwide on March 19, with paid premieres in India on the evening of March 18. The Ranveer Singh-starrer has completed the Irish Censor Board’s censor process and has been rated strong for violence. The runtime of the much-awaited sequel has also been revealed. (Also Read: ₹28 crore opening”>Dhurandhar 2 advance booking opens full-fledged; Ranveer Singh film set to beat 1st film’s ₹28 crore opening) Ranveer Singh plays the lead in Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar: The Revenge. Dhurandhar 2 rated strong for violence The website of the Irish Film Classification Office shows that Dhurandhar 2 was submitted for censorship by the distributor, Moviegoers, and that the process was completed on March 12. The film has been rated ‘strong’ for violence, harmful behaviour, and language, while it has been rated ‘moderate’ for sex and nudity. The British Board of Film Classification (BBFC) has yet to rate the film, but it has rated the first film 18+ for violence. “Strong bloody violence and graphic injury detail,” read the comment …

Irish Education Minister looks for collaboration and strengthening ties with Indian institutions

Irish Education Minister looks for collaboration and strengthening ties with Indian institutions

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James Lawless, Ireland’s Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science in an interview with The Hindu in Chennai on Saturday. | Photo Credit: AKHILA EASWARAN “We have €16 billion worth of trade exchange between India and Ireland. We have a significant number of Indian students studying in Ireland, typically postgraduates. But we are looking at the undergraduate options as well,” said James Lawless, Ireland’s Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, who is currently in India on an official visit. In an interview with The Hindu, he spoke on plans to collaborate with educational institutions. Chennai was his third stop on the trip, which included New Delhi and Mumbai. He is in the country “to promote training and educational links between the two countries.” Indians are the single largest group of students in Ireland outside the European Union member states’ citizens. “They make very valued contributions. Indian nationals have made the most impact over the last 20 years in information and communication technology and in healthcare,” he said. Of late, Ireland …

Irish MMA fighter Conor McGregor slams Ireland’s immigration rules at meet with Trump; PM responds | World News

Irish MMA fighter Conor McGregor slams Ireland’s immigration rules at meet with Trump; PM responds | World News

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Popular Irish mixed martial arts fighter Conor McGregor’s St. Patrick’s Day visit to President Donald Trump at the White House on Monday drew a rebuke for Ireland’s Prime Minister Micheál Martin after the former UFC champion criticised the country’s immigration policies Connor McGregor with US President Donald Trump during his White House visit on Monday.(X/ White House) McGregor chose to wear a green pinstripe suit for the visit to the White House where he met Trump and senior administration officials. “Ireland is at the cusp of potentially losing its Irishness,” news agency AFP quoted McGregor as saying during an appearance in the White House briefing room alongside the president’s press secretary, Karoline Leavitt. “Our government has long since abandoned the voices of the people of Ireland. The illegal immigration racket is running ravage on the country,” McGregor said. McGregor’s comments came as Donald Trump has launched a hardline policy to crack down on illegal immigration, which he declared a national emergency when he kicked off the policy the day of his inauguration to a second …

Irish Film and Television Awards: Cillian Murphy, Demi Moore, Others Win Big; Check Out Full List of Winners

Irish Film and Television Awards: Cillian Murphy, Demi Moore, Others Win Big; Check Out Full List of Winners

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The Irish Film and Television Awards honored Oscar-winner Cillian Murphy with the Best Lead Actor category for the second time in a row. Last year, the actor was honored with the award for performance in Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer. This year, he bagged the event’s biggest award for his role in Small Things Like These. It’s an Indie historical drama based on Claire Keegan’s eponymous 2021 novel. The story revolves around a coal merchant, played by Murphy, who discovers “disturbing secrets kept by the local convent and uncovers shocking truths of his own,” as per the synopsis. The movie also won Best Film at the 2025 IFTAs. Demi Moore won the Best Actress award in the international category for her performance in the body horror The Substance, while Ralph Fiennes won the same award in the male category for his role thriller-mystery in Conclave. The TV series Bad Sisters was the biggest winner of the night and took home three awards out of its seven nominations, including Best Drama.  Check out the complete list of winners …

Irish boxer John Cooney dies, a week after suffering injuries in a bout – ‘Stark reminder of the dangers and sacrifices boxers put on the line’ | Sport-others News

Irish boxer John Cooney dies, a week after suffering injuries in a bout – ‘Stark reminder of the dangers and sacrifices boxers put on the line’ | Sport-others News

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Irish boxer John Cooney has died a week after being taken into intensive care following his Celtic super-featherweight title defeat to Nathan Howells in Belfast. The death of the 28-year-old Cooney was announced on Saturday in a statement published by his promoter Mark Dunlop on behalf of the Cooney family and his fiancee Emmaleen. “After a week of battling for his life John Cooney has sadly passed away,” the statement said. “He was a much loved son, brother and partner and it will take us all a lifetime to forget how special he was. RIP John the Kid’ Cooney.” Cooney’s fight with Howells was stopped in the ninth round at Ulster Hall. Cooney subsequently underwent surgery after it was discovered he had an intracranial hemorrhage. “Mr. and Mrs. Cooney and his fiancee Emmaleen would like to thank the staff at Belfast’s Royal Victoria Hospital who have worked tirelessly to save John’s life and for everyone who has sent messages of support and prayers,” the statement said. Reactions to the news Story continues below this ad …

Mandhana leads Indian women in World Cup year with an Irish challenge

Mandhana leads Indian women in World Cup year with an Irish challenge

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The year 2025 promises a lot for cricket enthusiasts. And fans of women’s cricket in particular will be watching proceedings closely with the 50-over World Cup set to take place this year. With India hosting the World Cup, all eyes will be on the women in blue, who are still in the process of figuring out the right combinations for the marquee event. Their first assignment, however, is a 3-match ODI series against Ireland, set to begin on the 10th of January at Rajkot. Squad news: Harmanpreet and Renuka rested From the West Indies series, the squad remains largely unchanged except for the two big names being rested for this series. Captain Harmanpreet Kaur and leading fast bowler Renuka Singh have both been rested and Smriti Mandhana will take over the reins of captaincy in Kaur’s absence. Pace-bowling allrounder Pooja Vastrakar, meanwhile, remains out of the squad owing to her injury. And it remains to be seen when she will be back as she, along with Deepti Sharma, provide India with depth in batting and …

Zimbabwe to host Ireland for all-format tour after Afghanistan series, Irish Board announces squad – India TV

Zimbabwe to host Ireland for all-format tour after Afghanistan series, Irish Board announces squad – India TV

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Image Source : ZIMBABWE CRICKET Ireland to tour Zimbabwe for an all-format series. Zimbabwe Cricket on Friday announced that it will be hosting Ireland in an all-format series after the ongoing one against Afghanistan ends. Zimbabwe will host back-to-back tours, which their managing director Givemore Makoni believes is ‘a testament to our commitment’ of giving the players regular cricket at the International level. The Chevrons are hosting Afghanistan for an all-format tour that features 3 T20Is, as many ODIs and 2 Tests. While the white-ball series is done, the two teams are locking horns in the second and final Test.  The all-format series against Ireland will have one-off Test, three ODIs and as many T20Is. “We are delighted to welcome Ireland for what promises to be an exciting and competitive tour. “Hosting two full tours in quick succession is a testament to our commitment to providing our players with regular international cricket and to our efforts in growing the game in Zimbabwe,” Zimbabwe Cricket managing director Givemore Makoni said. The series kicks off on February …

Q&A: Cillian Murphy on following ‘Oppenheimer’ with the Irish drama ‘Small Things Like These’ | Hollywood

Q&A: Cillian Murphy on following ‘Oppenheimer’ with the Irish drama ‘Small Things Like These’ | Hollywood

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Cillian Murphy didn’t read “Small Things Like These” looking for a film to do. He was simply a fan of the author, Claire Keegan. Q&A: Cillian Murphy on following ‘Oppenheimer’ with the Irish drama ‘Small Things Like These’ Her story, nominated for the Booker Prize, was a work of historical fiction about the Magdalene laundries in Ireland and an ordinary man with repressed trauma who can’t force himself to look away over Christmas in 1985. The beauty of the prose and complexities of the themes lingered in Murphy’s mind. The Irish actor had also been thinking about starting his own production company. Miraculously, the rights were available. As a nod to the film, opening in North American theaters on Friday, Murphy and his producing partner Alan Moloney named their company Big Things Films. “We were like, if you call it Small Things Films, it would show a real lack of ambition,” Murphy said with a little laugh. “We thought better call it Big Things Films.” “Small Things Like These” was made after “Oppenheimer” but before …

An Irish Touch To Durga Puja To Celebrate 25 Years Of India-Ireland Ties

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The centrepiece of the pandal will feature a large installation representing the Irish goddess Danu. Ireland Embassy in New Delhi has announced a cultural collaboration for Kolkata’s iconic Durga Puja festival to celebrate 75 years of diplomatic ties between the two countries. Irish and Indian artists are working together to create a spectacular pandal to honour the Hindu goddess Durga and the Celtic goddess Danu. This collaboration brings together Macnas, a celebrated Irish arts collective from Galway, and Kolkata’s renowned Behala Nutan Dal, a cultural organisation famous for its innovative Durga Puja celebrations. “Ireland and India share a strong and growing partnership that transcends diplomatic relations,” said Ireland’s Ambassador to India, Kevin Kelly, in a press release. “Our peoples are connected through education, culture and shared values. As we mark 75 years of friendship, we are committed to strengthening these ties further, especially as bath nations explore new opportunities in trade, technology and culture.” The centrepiece of the pandal will feature a large installation representing the Irish goddess Danu, designed by Macnas artists Johnny O’Reilly, …

Irish Bloggers Debunk Misconceptions About Delhi Metro, Call It “Safest, Cleanest”

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The video has accumulated over 245,000 views. A video of two Irish bloggers debunking misconceptions about Delhi Metro that foreigners may hear is going viral on Instagram. In the clip, Isabelle Geraghty and Colin Finnerty, Irish vloggers from Vietnam, travel in the Delhi Metro and review the various facilities and stations. They also mentioned things that left them “shocked” and called the Delhi Metro one of the “smoothest, safest and cleanest metros” they’ve come across in any city.  “With all the misconceptions about Delhi that a foreigner might hear, as well as the fact that metros in general are places to be cautious as a tourist in ANY country, we were apprehensive about whether using the metro of an Indian megacity was a good idea or not,” the caption of the post read.  “Needless to say we were both shocked at what we found here. The Delhi metro is one of the smoothest, safest and cleanest metros we have come across in any city we’ve been. Not to mention how cheap it is. As a …