Sports
India A vs South Africa A: Dhruv Jurel’s Measured Hundred Signals Specialist Role
In the second unofficial Test versus South Africa A, Dhruv Jurel smashed an unbeaten 132 for India A, rescuing the team from a precarious position and making a strong case as a specialist middle-order batsman. The knock underlined his composure and technique under pressure and resurrected his prospects in the national setup. Cricket analysts believe his performance strengthens future selection for India’s middle order.
Movie Reviews
Maharani Season 4 Review: Huma Qureshi Returns With More Ambition But Less Sharpness
Season 4 of the political thriller series brings back lead Huma Qureshi as Rani Bharti, escalating from Bihar to Delhi’s high-stakes politics. While the production value and cast expansion raise expectations, critiques focus on the series’ lack of brevity, familiar tone and uneven pacing. The narrative adds new players and stakes, but stretches its runtime and repeats its patterns rather than delivering a sharper evolution of the story.
Health
Long-Term Melatonin Use: Risks To Blood Pressure, Cholesterol And More
While melatonin is widely used to regulate sleep-wake cycles, experts caution that long-term or high-dose use may impact cardiovascular and metabolic health. Evidence suggests it can interfere with blood-pressure medications, hormone levels and lipid profiles. Users should monitor for elevated blood pressure, cholesterol changes and other side-effects, and consult doctors before chronic use—especially in individuals with underlying health risks.
Movie Reviews
Mass Jathara Review: Ravi Teja’s Energy Carries The Film, But Story Lacks Substance
Mass Jathara features high-octane performances by Ravi Teja and Sreeleela, filled with fight sequences, flashy visuals and mass-hero style moments. However, critics say the film falters in narrative coherence and character development, relying heavily on formulaic tropes instead of innovative storytelling. For fans of the actor and style-action genre it may deliver, but for broader audiences the script’s weaknesses are harder to ignore.
Lifestyle
Kerala’s Culinary Culture Ranks Among World's Best Travel Experiences For 2026
Kerala’s distinctive cuisine, built around ancient spice routes and regional diversity, has been recognised among the world’s best travel experiences for 2026 by Lonely Planet. The state’s culinary traditions combine centuries of Arab, Portuguese, and local influences, reflecting its coastal geography and cultural mix. This global honour is expected to boost food tourism and reaffirm Kerala’s status as a must-visit destination for authentic culinary experiences.
Entertainment
Anupama Parameswaran’s Photo Series Mixes Effortless Glam With Grit
Actress Anupama Parameswaran stunned fans with a photo-series that redefines her image—minimalist, confident, and raw. The shoot, featuring her in a floral crop-top and black trousers, captures her expressive poise without over-styling. Shot against a muted backdrop, the series balances subtle sensuality with strength, signalling her evolution from glam-star to style-icon. The images went viral, drawing praise for their authenticity and editorial sophistication.
Movie Reviews
The Great Pre-Wedding Show Review: A Quirky Rural Rom-Com With Charm
The Great Pre-Wedding Show presents a fun rural-comedy with heart, yet suffers from predictability and under-developed emotional arcs. Its colourful characters and light-hearted tone deliver laughs, but critics say the second half loses momentum and narrative cohesion. While the film succeeds as a casual entertainer, it falls short of becoming a memorable rom-com because of structural flaws and a lack of sustained narrative risk.
Entertainment
“Chikiri Chikiri” From Peddi Puts Ram Charan’s Dance Spectacle In Full Display
The new single “Chikiri Chikiri” from the upcoming film Peddi sees actor Ram Charan deliver an electrifying dance performance set to an A.R. Rahman composition. With invigorating beats, choreographer Jani Master’s inventive steps, and Janhvi Kapoor as the co-star, the song blends rustic charm and high-energy moves. The early release has generated significant buzz, social-media attention and expectations for the full film’s style and entertainment quotient.
India
United In Jubilee Hills, Divided In Bihar: Congress-AIMIM Trade Charges
Ahead of upcoming assembly elections, the Indian National Congress and AIMIM are clashing in Hyderabad’s Jubilee Hills over campaign strategy, while their national alliances grapple elsewhere—in particular the Bihar context where similar fault-lines are emerging. The dispute underscores how local dynamics mirror broader national divides north-and-south, revealing how party unity is challenged when regional identities and caste equations interplay with electoral strategy.
Sports
Pakistan’s Abbas Afridi Smashes Six Sixes In A Single Over Ahead Of India Match
Abbas Afridi produced a breathtaking performance at the Hong Kong Sixes 2025, smashing six consecutive sixes in one over while chasing a target in a limited-over format. With 55 runs off just 12 balls, his explosion rewrote the record books and issued a warning ahead of Pakistan’s upcoming fixture against India. The feat electrified the cricketing world and reaffirmed Afridi’s reputation as a power-hitting force.