Ekta Kapoor's show a litmus test for India's attitude towards women

Fresh political controversy is swirling around Hillary Clinton after she abruptly ended a press conference when asked why Ghislaine Maxwell attended her daughter’s wedding. The tense exchange followed Clinton’s testimony before the House Oversight Committee in its probe into Jeffrey Epstein. As reporters pressed her on Maxwell’s presence at the July 31, 2010 Chelsea Clinton wedding, Clinton cut the interaction short and walked away, triggering widespread viral reactions and renewed scrutiny online.

The sequel to Kalki 2898 AD has officially gone on floors, with Amitabh Bachchan and Kamal Haasan beginning the first shooting schedule in Shankarpally. Prabhas is expected to join the film at a later stage, as his scenes are not part of the current schedule.Meanwhile, Deepika Padukone will not return for Part 2, and reports suggest Sai Pallavi is being considered to step into the role of Sumathi, though no official confirmation has been made. Directed by Nag Ashwin, the sequel is expected to further expand its mythological sci-fi universe, diving deeper into the conflict between Ashwatthama and Supreme Yaskin.

The 2026 BAFTAs grabbed global attention after a shocking moment during the live broadcast by BBC, when a person with Tourette syndrome shouted a racial slur inside the auditorium, leaving viewers stunned. The incident quickly overshadowed the ceremony and sparked debate online about awareness and sensitivity. Within minutes, BAFTA and the BBC issued apologies, calling the language “strong and offensive” and stressing it was not intentional.