Pepsi withdraws from Wireless Festival sponsorship after Kanye West backlash

Pepsi and Diageo have withdrawn sponsorship of the Wireless Festival following backlash over Kanye West’s headline act. Critics cite his past antisemitic remarks, prompting calls from politicians to bar his UK entry. The controversy highlights debates on accountability and platforming in cultural events, with West’s performance now uncertain. Pepsi has withdrawn as the main sponsor…

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Arjun Kapoor’s cryptic post on ‘accepting endings’ sparks concern among fans amid ongoing trolling | Hindi Movie News

Arjun Kapoor has once again left fans worried after sharing a cryptic note on social media, days after opening up about how life has been “cruel” to him lately. The actor, who has been facing consistent trolling online, posted a message about “accepting endings,” sparking concern among netizens. Arjun Kapoor has once again left fans…

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96-year-old CD Gopinath, India’s oldest-living cricketer, passes away in Chennai | Cricket News

MUMBAI: 96-year-old CD Gopinath passed away in Chennai on Thursday. Hailing from Chennai (formerly Madras), Chingleput Doraikannu (CD) Gopinath, who played eight Tests between 1951-60, was previously India’s oldest living cricketer. Gopinath was the last survivor of India’s first-ever Test win, over England, at Madras in 1952.Following his demise, former India, Mumbai, and Maharashtra wicketkeeper-batter…

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UK weather forecast: April warmth highlights climate shifts in Britain; seasonal temperatures expected to return as weather patterns shift

UK weather forecast: April warmth highlights climate shifts in Britain; seasonal temperatures expected to return as weather patterns shift A spike of unseasonable warmth swept over Britain, peaking midweek when readings hit 26.6°C amid the trees of Kew Gardens, among the hottest April starts ever seen. Despite the sunshine tease, meteorologists point to looming Atlantic…

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Sunil Lahri hopes Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana becomes a landmark film: ‘Ranbir is a very good actor, but will the audience accept him as Ram?’ |

As anticipation builds around Ramayana, actor Sunil Lahri—best known for playing Lakshman in Ramanand Sagar’s iconic TV serial—has shared a balanced take on the teaser of Ramayana. While he is hopeful about the film’s scale and intent, Lahri believes certain emotional aspects need more depth. Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, the film stars Ranbir Kapoor as…

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‘Not good for Hinduism’: Supreme Court flags risks of sect-based temple restrictions during Sabarimala hearing | India News

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Thursday expressed concern over arguments supporting sect-based restrictions in temples and mutts, saying such exclusions could adversely affect Hinduism and divide society.The remarks came from a nine-judge Constitution bench headed by Chief Justice Surya Kant while hearing a batch of petitions concerning discrimination against women at religious places, including…

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IPL 2026: Umpiring blunder! Finn Allen dismissal sparks row in KKR vs LSG match | Cricket News

The controversial Digvesh Rathi catch (Screengrabs) NEW DELHI: Umpiring came under heavy criticism during the IPL 2026 clash between Kolkata Knight Riders and Lucknow Super Giants after the controversial dismissal of Finn Allen, which quickly went viral and sparked a flood of memes online.Allen was dismissed early in the innings when he attempted an aggressive…

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