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.
India
Record Turnout In First Phase Of Bihar Elections Signals Major Shift
The first phase of the 2025 Bihar Assembly elections recorded a turnout of around 64.66 per cent across 121 constituencies, marking the highest ever in the state’s history. The surge reflects heightened voter engagement at a time when alliances and mood-shifts dominate political calculations. While both the National Democratic Alliance and Mahagathbandhan claim advantage, analysts say the figure alone does not guarantee outcomes but sets a dynamic tone for the next phase.
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.
Sports
Australia Reveals Power-Packed Squad for 2026 T20 World Cup
Australia unveiled its 15-man squad for the 2026 ICC T20 World Cup, starting Feb 5 in India and Sri Lanka. Led by Mitchell Marsh, the team features stars like Travis Head, Glenn Maxwell, and Pat Cummins. Strategic picks like spinner Adam Zampa and all-rounder Marcus Stoinis target subcontinental conditions. With young talents like Cooper Connolly joining veterans, the Aussies aim to dominate the global tournament.
Business
First Vande Bharat Sleeper to Connect Guwahati and Howrah
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw confirmed the first Vande Bharat Sleeper train will run between Guwahati and Howrah. This semi-high-speed train features 16 luxury coaches, including AC 3-Tier, 2-Tier, and First Class, seating 823. Amenities include automatic doors, bio-vacuum toilets, and the 'Kavach' safety system. This launch marks a massive upgrade for connectivity in Northeast India, offering air-travel-like comfort on rails.
Science & Tech
Vande Bharat Sleeper Aces 180 kmph 'Water Glass' Test
The Vande Bharat Sleeper passed critical safety trials, hitting 180 kmph on the Kota-Nagda section. In a viral feat, it passed the 'water glass test,' remaining spill-free at top speed. The Commissioner of Railway Safety validated its suspension and braking. These trials confirm the train is ready for operations, promising passengers a safe, jerk-free, and comfortable overnight journey.
Business
Arista's Jayshree Ullal Becomes World's Richest Indian-Origin CEO
Arista Networks CEO Jayshree Ullal is now the world's richest Indian-origin CEO, surpassing Satya Nadella and Sundar Pichai. The Hurun India Rich List 2025 values her net worth at $5.7 billion, driven by Arista's boom in cloud and AI infrastructure. Unlike consumer tech giants, her success comes from enterprise networking. Her rise marks a major shift in global tech wealth, highlighting the value of backend infrastructure.