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Bengal’s stringent laws on public property damage, preventive detention: How they follow template from other BJP states | Explained News

Bengal’s stringent laws on public property damage, preventive detention: How they follow template from other BJP states | Explained News

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The West Bengal Assembly on June 29 passed two laws that mark the first major legislative move by the state’s new BJP government: the West Bengal Public Safety and Control of Anti-social Activities Bill, 2026, and the West Bengal Maintenance of Public Order (Amendment) Bill, 2026. Both cleared the House after a stormy debate, with the Public Safety Bill passing by 176 votes to 41. Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, the state’s first BJP Chief Minister who also holds the Home portfolio, defended them as a solution to what he called the “goonda-neeti” and “jungle raj” of 15 years of Trinamool rule. The two laws follow a familiar template, which began in Uttar Pradesh and is now common in several BJP-ruled states: stringent laws and unusual state powers to recover damage to public property. What is West Bengal’s new recovery law? The West Bengal Maintenance of Public Order (Amendment) Bill, 2026 establishes a legal framework for claiming compensation for damage caused to public and private property during incidents like riots or anti-social activities. The proposed law …

How a team built on Test-match instincts is dismantling the IPL’s T20 template

How a team built on Test-match instincts is dismantling the IPL’s T20 template

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When Gujarat Titans ran a torrid run in the first half of the season, winning only three of seven games, they were everything a modern T20 outfit should not be. The openers were not radicalised to hit the first ball out of the park; muscled batsmen did not pack the middle order; barring an erratic Jos Buttler none provoked fear; the bowling lacked beguiling trickery, the tactics seemed staid and the game was without the thrills and theatrics of the format. Nothing has changed. Sai Sudharsan and Shubman Gill bat with methodical rather than mad aggression; Buttler has been inconsistent; the humbler stock of Washington Sundar, Nishant Sindhu and Jason Holder comprise the middle order; Kagiso Rabada and his sidekicks predominantly deal in Test-match lengths; and they have hit the second-fewest sixes in the tournament. Yet, in a glorious paradox, they are where every side wants to be. Among the top two, effectively in the play-offs, and title frontrunners with a favourable draw on surfaces that could maximise their gifts. We have a new table …

Internet finds new ‘meme template’ as cycling Vijay panics after fan throws petals at him; fans defend TVK chief

Internet finds new ‘meme template’ as cycling Vijay panics after fan throws petals at him; fans defend TVK chief

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Actor and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) party chief Vijay seemed to believe he was in trouble during a recent rally. Videos show him cycling in Kanniyakumari as part of his campaign and panicking after a fan throws petals at him. While the internet thought his reaction was ‘meme material’, his fans came to his defence. (Also Read: Vijay spots fan holding picture of him and estranged wife Sangeeta Sornalingam; here’s how he reacted) Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief and actor Vijay rides a bicycle during a roadshow ahead of the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, in Kanniyakumari. (PTI) Vijay panics while cycling as fan throws petals Telangana Maata posted a video of Vijay from the Kanniyakumari rally, claiming that it was deleted by the TVK handle after it was posted. “During his cycle campaign, Vijay suddenly threw his cycle and ran back as if it were a bomb when a fan tried to shower flowers on him,” they wrote, re-posting it. The video has since been reposted many times and gone viral across various platforms. In …

Bhooth Bangla trailer reactions: Internet slams ‘recycled dialogues’, poor VFX; calls Akshay Kumar film ‘meme template’

Bhooth Bangla trailer reactions: Internet slams ‘recycled dialogues’, poor VFX; calls Akshay Kumar film ‘meme template’

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Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar has once again reunited with filmmaker Priyadarshan to entertain fans with another horror-comedy, Bhooth Bangla. The much-awaited trailer of the film has finally been released. While some fans were happy to see Akshay back in top form, many pointed out the use of old jokes and criticised the VFX. Akshay Kumar, Paresh Rawal and Rajpal Yadav in Bhooth Bangla. The internet has been abuzz with reactions ever since the trailer of Bhooth Bangla dropped. Many viewers were unhappy with Priyadarshan reusing some of the popular dialogues from his previous films, which have since become meme material, while others were disappointed with the VFX and asked the makers to improve it. Internet reacts to Bhooth Bangla teaser One X user wrote, “Kuch to original bnao, vhi same Bhool Bhulaiyaa ki script, same dialogues phle ki movies ke like, ‘bahan dar gyi bahan dar gyi’, ‘Hum koi mandir ka ghanta hai jo koi bhi bja ke chla jaata hai’. (At least make something original. It’s the same old Bhool Bhulaiyaa script, with the …

This couple visited 50 flats in Bengaluru and rejected every ‘Pinterest’ template to build a dream home: Take a tour

This couple visited 50 flats in Bengaluru and rejected every ‘Pinterest’ template to build a dream home: Take a tour

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In the fast-paced corporate hub of Bengaluru, where ‘move-in ready’ apartments and cookie-cutter interior packages are the norm, Diksha Karandikar and Pranav Adhyapak are staging a quiet rebellion. The two — working in marketing and finance — have turned their home, affectionately known on Instagram as @apt_1901, into a masterclass in intentional living and modern eclectic design. Also read | ₹1 crore that blends modern comfort with scenic beauty”>Step inside spacious home near Bengaluru built under ₹1 crore that blends modern comfort with scenic beauty Diksha Karandikar and Pranav Adhyapak rejected some 50 ‘Pinterest-perfect’ flats and instead chose a space that reflected their personality. (Instagram/ apt_1901) The videos on their account showcase how Diksha and Pranav’s home transitions from a bright, sophisticated gallery by day to a moody, intimate sanctuary by night. The decor is characterised by clean lines, organic shapes, and a sophisticated ‘grown-up’ colour palette. The aesthetic: quiet luxury meets ‘curated cosy’ The couple’s choice of white walls and the absence of false ceilings is prominent. Instead of recessed lights, they use sleek, …

The ‘mass’ formula is broken in Telugu cinema: Why even Pawan Kalyan’s Ustaad Bhagat Singh couldn’t save a dated template | Telugu News

The ‘mass’ formula is broken in Telugu cinema: Why even Pawan Kalyan’s Ustaad Bhagat Singh couldn’t save a dated template | Telugu News

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When Pawan Kalyan and Harish Shankar announced their reunion in 2020 with Ustaad Bhagat Singh, the excitement in Tollywood was genuine. Their 2012 collaboration Gabbar Singh had worked. The two knew how to make a crowd feel something. Years later, that announcement finally became a film. Ustaad Bhagat Singh released on March 19, on Ugadi, one of the best festive windows a Telugu film can get. By the second day, the numbers had already told a grim story. According to Sacnilk, by day four, the film had collected an estimated Rs 60 crore net at the Indian box office, and hitting the Rs 100 crore mark was looking like a serious challenge. To put that in context, Pawan Kalyan’s previous release, OG, had made over Rs 140 crore gross on its opening day alone. Ustaad Bhagat Singh hadn’t matched that figure even after four days. The more telling story, though, was not the numbers. It was what happened in the Telugu market itself. A Bollywood film, Dhurandhar: The Revenge, posted housefull boards in B and …

Before Pakistan game, India must study Australia’s batting template at the Premadasa

Before Pakistan game, India must study Australia’s batting template at the Premadasa

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4 min readColomboUpdated: Feb 11, 2026 08:14 PM IST Before the Indian team left for the Kotla ground for their net session, if they had tuned into watch Australia versus Ireland at the Premadasa stadium, the venue for their highly-anticipated match against Pakistan later this week, they would have got the blueprint to succeed in these slow conditions and the huge outfield. Of course, Ireland is no Pakistan, which has a strong arsenal of spinners, but the way the Australian batsmen batted without rushing into shots and waiting for the ball to come to them and taking ones and twos is worth keeping in mind for Team India. On a day where they took the field with just 12 fit players available, with captain Mitchell Marsh ruled out moments before the toss on Wednesday because of a blow he suffered to his groin, Australia’s batting unit showed they were not only about big hitsHaving been whitewashed by Pakistan last week in similar conditions in Lahore, there were question marks as to how this Australia team, …

Ram Gopal Varma says Dhurandhar has ‘kicked out South Indian movies,’ calls Ranveer Singh’s spy actioner a ‘template film’ | Bollywood News

Ram Gopal Varma says Dhurandhar has ‘kicked out South Indian movies,’ calls Ranveer Singh’s spy actioner a ‘template film’ | Bollywood News

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Among the many fans director Aditya Dhar’s Ranveer Singh-starrer Dhurandhar has made ever since its release over three weeks ago, the most vocal is arguably veteran filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma. Like a staunch admirer of the movie, RGV has been flooding social media with posts heaping praise on Dhurandhar while also commending Aditya for a job well done. Recently, the filmmaker went a step further, asserting that Ranveer Singh’s spy actioner has effectively dethroned South Indian cinema, proving that Bollywood is also capable of producing high-octane action films. He noted, however, that it remains to be seen whether the industry can capitalise on this success going forward. “My first thought on Dhurandhar was that it has basically kicked out South Indian films. Although it’s yet to be seen, I’ll explain why I feel so. We are into hero elevation now. Except for the hero, no one else matters in a movie. We constantly use background score and make the audience worship the hero. Dhurandhar, however, does the exact opposite. It treats him like a character. …

This track suits our template better: India assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate | Cricket News

This track suits our template better: India assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate | Cricket News

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The Barsapara Stadium track is more suited to Indian team’s current template, assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate said on Saturday but insisted that the result of a Test match is determined by the quality of a team and not the pitch. Ten Doeschate termed the first day track as the one where scoring runs was a tad difficult. Most of the Proteas top-order batters were dismissed after getting starts. The visitors ended day one on 247 for six after electing to bat. “My personal point of view is that the wicket very rarely determines who wins the game. If we’d played better in Kolkata, I feel we could have won the Test on that surface,” Ten Doeschate said at the end of the opening day’s play. “But having said that, you’ve got to introspect and look at recent results. These sort of wickets maybe do suit us a little bit better.” India’s decision two play two fast bowlers, one pace bowling all-rounder and three spinners is a strategy that could possibly come in handy on …

‘Change in ownership won’t affect them’: Former RCB batter feels franchise has found winning template | Cricket News

‘Change in ownership won’t affect them’: Former RCB batter feels franchise has found winning template | Cricket News

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The possibility of the sale of the Royal Challengers Bengaluru has spurred interest over the last week where it was revealed that the IPL 2025 champions have been put on sale, only months after their maiden title triumph. While there have been talks about the franchise’s ownership, the confirmation came last Wednesday with Diageo revealing that they initiated the process to sell the IPL as well as the Women’s Premier League (WPL) team, which is three years old and has a title to its name. Former RCB batter Mohammed Kaif, however, felt that a potential change in ownership will not affect the team’s winning template on the field. Story continues below this ad “I think the best thing about RCB from last time was how they performed in the auction. They appointed a new captain and his bonding with Virat Kohli was also good. What hadn’t happened in the team’s history before, happened the previous time. Bowlers had more say in their title victory. Whether we talk of Krunal Pandya, Josh Hazlewood and Yash Dayal. …