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Bollywood 2025: Violent men, silent women, and sequels nobody asked for – a year-end report card | Bollywood News

Bollywood 2025: Violent men, silent women, and sequels nobody asked for – a year-end report card | Bollywood News

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It’s interesting how December is both a time for festivity and introspection. On the one hand, we look forward to celebrating with family and friends; on the other, each of us takes stock of the year that’s about to end and creates a mental report card of our personal and professional accomplishments. I couldn’t help but go through everything I wrote this year, which in turn got me thinking about the films released this year, both theatrically and on OTT platforms. Looking back at this year, I realised that Bollywood’s 2025 epitaph could be summarised into a single line- Muscles, sequels and a few silver linings. Bollywood, or mainstream Bollywood films, stayed firmly inside the box this year, trying to play it safe but ending up seeming stagnant. Though there were definitely a few exceptions, the Hindi films that were released in 2025 can be broadly divided into four categories. 1. Violent and/or male-dominated narratives2. Sequels, spiritual sequels and remakes3. Love stories4. The outliers- films that actually tried to push the envelope with the limited …

Suzuki V-Strom SX gets year-end benefits

Suzuki V-Strom SX gets year-end benefits

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Suzuki has announced a few year-end benefits for the V-Strom SX in the Indian market. The manufacturer is offering up to 100 per cent loan, insurance benefits of up to ₹8,000 and no hypothecation. The V-Strom SX also gets an extended warranty of 10 years as part of the year-end offers. The motorcycle is priced at ₹1.98 lakh ex-showroom. The Suzuki V-Strom SX now gets four new colours with refreshed decals for a fresh look Suzuki V-Storm specs At the core of the V-Strom SX lies a 249 cc, single-cylinder, oil-cooled engine that produces 26.5 bhp and 22.2 Nm of torque, coupled with a 6-speed transmission. The ADV features telescopic front forks and a monoshock at the rear, which includes a 7-step preload adjustment. Braking is managed by disc brakes at both the front and rear, enhanced with dual-channel ABS for improved safety. It is equipped with 19-inch front and 17-inch rear alloy wheels, fitted with dual-purpose tubeless tyres to provide a balance between on-road traction and off-road performance. Suzuki V-Strom SX design The Suzuki …

Amit Shah’s Year-End Visit To Bengal: Kolkata Camp To Set BJP’s 2026 Pitch | Exclusive | India News

Amit Shah’s Year-End Visit To Bengal: Kolkata Camp To Set BJP’s 2026 Pitch | Exclusive | India News

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Last Updated:December 26, 2025, 09:10 IST CNN-News18 has reliably learnt that Shah will spend the evening of December 29 to 31 in Kolkata, packing his brief visit with high-level political and organisational engagements. Union Home Minister Amit Shah (PTI Image) With Bihar effectively ticked off the checklist, Union Home Minister Amit Shah is set to ring in the year-end in West Bengal, signalling a clear sharpening of the BJP’s political focus on the state ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections. CNN-News18 has reliably learnt that Shah will spend the evening of December 29 to 31 in Kolkata, packing his brief visit with high-level political and organisational engagements. According to initial plans, Shah will land in Kolkata on the 29th at 7 pm and head straight to the BJP office, where he will take stock of the state’s organisational progress so far. The Home Minister is likely to hold a “big bang” press conference in Kolkata on December 30. A luncheon interaction with senior journalists is also on the anvil the same day, indicating that Shah’s …

After Goa Fire & Chinnaswamy Stampede, Bengaluru Police Deploy Drones, AI For Year-End Rush | Exclusive | Cities News

After Goa Fire & Chinnaswamy Stampede, Bengaluru Police Deploy Drones, AI For Year-End Rush | Exclusive | Cities News

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Last Updated:December 16, 2025, 22:53 IST One of the biggest additions this year is real-time heat-map technology to measure crowd density, the Bengaluru police commissioner told News18 Several high-risk points have been identified and placed under constant watch, including the MG Road–Brigade Road junction, Cauvery Emporium junction, St Mark’s–Brigade Road intersection, Church Street entry points, Koramangala 80 Feet Road and the Sony World signal. (Representational image: Canva) Eyes on the ground, eyes in the air—safety and security will be the blanket Bengaluru Police promise to throw over the city this festive season. That is the framework the city police are working with as Bengaluru braces for Christmas and New Year’s Eve celebrations against the backdrop of multiple red flags—the Goa nightclub fire that claimed 25 young lives, the recent Chinnaswamy Stadium stampede triggered by overcrowding, and the Bonding Beach terror attack. With Bengaluru long viewed as a potential terror target and remaining on top alert, the police are now moving towards what they describe as a “Holistic” clear top-down, technology-led security approach. “It’s a holistic …

Carlos Alcaraz beams with pride as he lifts trophy for year-end No. 1 player | Tennis News

Carlos Alcaraz beams with pride as he lifts trophy for year-end No. 1 player | Tennis News

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Carlos Alcaraz was full of smiles as he lifted the trophy for the year-end No. 1 tennis player on Friday. After a scintillating tussle with Jannik Sinner, Alcaraz secured the ranking on Thursday by sealing a sweep of his three group-stage matches at the ATP Finals. The 22-year-old Spaniard was presented with the trophy at the Inalpi Arena in Turin, shortly before Sinner’s match against Ben Shelton. Story continues below this ad “It’s a great pleasure for me to be No. 1 in the world again,” Alcaraz said. “It’s something that I’m working really hard for, with my team every day. It is a goal, to be honest, but I think it is a journey that you’re not going through alone. “It’s with your whole team, with your family, with your close people behind you, always supporting you, in the tough and in the good moments.” It is the second time in his career that Alcaraz has ended the year at the top of the rankings. He became the youngest player to finish a year …

Race to No.1: ’We shake hands, all is good’ – Jannik Sinner talks about Alcaraz ahead of year-end ATP Finals in Turin. | Tennis News

Race to No.1: ’We shake hands, all is good’ – Jannik Sinner talks about Alcaraz ahead of year-end ATP Finals in Turin. | Tennis News

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The ATP tour reaches its climax this week in Turin with the ATP Finals that started on November 9 and will conclude on the 16th. World’s top eight players will vie for the trophy though the tournament will decide who will end up as No.1 – Sinner or Alcaraz. “With the early exit of Carlos in Paris there are some scenarios, which I follow, but at the same time if he plays really well there is no chance, it doesn’t matter what my result is,” Sinner told reporters on the eve of the tournament. Sinner trails Alcaraz by 1,050 points in the PIF ATP Live Race To Turin and must defend his title to have a shot at finishing year-end No. 1 for the second straight year. Even that might not be enough as if Alcaraz earns 450 points here, he will be the year-end No.1, regardless of what Sinner does. Story continues below this ad The ATP site puts Alcaraz’s to-do list to get that No.1 spot thus: “To do that he can: * …

Mid-Day Top News: By year-end, freight trains won’t hold up your commute

Mid-Day Top News: By year-end, freight trains won’t hold up your commute

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Welcome to Mid-Day`s Top News at this hour! We bring you a curated selection of the most significant and compelling news from around the globe. Stay informed with the latest developments in the nation, Mumbai, entertainment, sports, and more. Let`s dive into the headlines shaping our world today. Nifty, Sensex jumped more than 2 per cent in opening as India-Pakistan tensions ease Indian stock markets witnessed a sharp rally on Monday morning as investor sentiment turned positive following easing tensions between India and Pakistan. Both countries on Saturday reached an understanding on cessation of hostilities, leading to a boost in market confidence. The benchmark Nifty 50 index opened at 24,420.10, registering a gain of 412.10 points or a 1.72 per cent surge. The BSE Sensex also reflected the bullish trend, rising by around 1300 points to open at 80,754.37, a gain of 1.64 per cent. Mumbai: By year-end, freight trains won’t hold up your commute! In what is a major step toward segregating rail traffic, work on the ambitious national rail freight corridor entered a …

Fahadh Faasil, Arjun Das thriller Torpedo to roll from year-end, says Thudarum’s Tharun Moorthy

Fahadh Faasil, Arjun Das thriller Torpedo to roll from year-end, says Thudarum’s Tharun Moorthy

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May 04, 2025 12:45 PM IST Thudarum’s success leads to anticipation for Fahadh Faasil’s next film Torpedo, directed by Tharun Moorthy. The latest Mohanlal film directed by Tharun Moorthy is going strong in theatres and is all set to be released in Tamil too on May 9. While the director has been busy promoting Thudarum across Kerala and meeting fans, he took time out to have a quick chat with Hindustan Times. Malik movie review: Fahadh Faasil reunites with his Take Off and CU Soon director Mahesh Narayanan. Tharun Moorthy gives update on Torpedo Talking about his new film, the Saudi Vellakka director said, “My next project is with Fahadh Faasil and Arjun Das. We just announced the project in fact. It’s titled Torpedo and is a kind of thriller that has been written by my colleague Binu Pappu, who is an actor and associate director. We have a great working relationship. The music is by Sushin Shyam, Vivek Harshan is the editor and the cinematographer is Jimshi Khalid. Ashiq Usman is the producer. We …

Oppam`s Hindi remake starring Saif Ali Khan to go on floors by year-end

Oppam`s Hindi remake starring Saif Ali Khan to go on floors by year-end

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Is it happening? Is it not? For over a year, Saif Ali Khan has been in talks with filmmaker Priyadarshan to adapt the Malayalam movie, Oppam (2016), for the Hindi audience. Now, the actor’s plan has finally materialised. Last week, the makers issued a public notice in a film trade magazine, announcing that they have acquired the adaptation rights of the Mohanlal-starrer that was helmed by Priyadarshan. With this, the actor-director duo has set the stage for their remake, which, mid-day has learnt, will go on floors by the year-end. Priyadarshan So, what exactly is the Malayalam action thriller all about? Produced by Antony Perumbavoor, it tells the story of Mohanlal’s Jayaraman, who is visually challenged, but has a heightened sense of smell, hearing, and touch. When a retired judge is murdered by a man he had wrongly put behind bars, Jayaraman takes it upon himself to protect the judge’s daughter. An insider shares that Khan was in talks with Priyadarshan and Oppam’s producers since 2023. “In the months that followed, Saif began shooting for …

SC directs Bengal govt to complete teachers’ recruitment process by year-end, voices concern for students

SC directs Bengal govt to complete teachers’ recruitment process by year-end, voices concern for students

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The Supreme Court on Thursday (April 17, 2025) directed the West Bengal government to initiate recruitment process for assistant teachers to Classes 9 to 12. | Photo Credit: DEBASISH BHADURI The Supreme Court on Thursday (April 17, 2025) directed the West Bengal government to initiate recruitment process for assistant teachers to Classes nine to 12, saying its decision is guided by a concern for students in their crucial and formative academic years. The apex court, in a judgment on April 3, had confirmed the en bloc cancellation of an earlier “tainted” selection process. The judgment had affected nearly 24000 teaching and non-teaching appointments in government and aided schools across the State. “There was vast bungling… Our concern is for the children,” Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna remarked on Thursday (April 17, 2025). The court directed that the advertisement for the recruitment process for assistant teachers to these four classes must be published on or before May 31, 2025. The entire recruitment process should be completed by December 31, 2025. The Bench ordered the State …