A company director who was banned from running businesses fraudulently obtained £300,000 in Covid support loans and spent the money on family holidays, private school fees, and personal purchases, Daily Mail reported.Steven Brookes, 40, was sentenced to three years in prison after securing six Bounce Back Loans between May and October 2020 by using his…
Ranveer Singh’s ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’ has achieved a remarkable feat in Karnataka, crossing Rs 100 crore in just 11 days, a new record for a non-Kannada film. This success, driven by strong word-of-mouth, signifies the growing reach of Hindi cinema in South Indian markets, surpassing previous benchmarks set by films like ‘Baahubali 2’. The Hindi…
A judge dismissed poet Kimberly Marasco’s lawsuit, ruling the alleged similarities involved unprotectable ideas, themes and common phrases.Image credit (Taylor Swift Instagram) Taylor Swift has won a court ruling to dismiss a copyright lawsuit filed by poet Kimberly Marasco, who alleged that the singer copied lyrics from her poems across multiple albums. Judge Aileen Cannon…
Young composer Sai Abhyankkar has finally addressed the much-talked-about change in the music department of Karuppu, which stars Suriya. The film, directed by RJ Balaji, was initially set to have music by A. R. Rahman. However, Sai Abhyankkar stepped in later, leading to curiosity among fans. Speaking about it, he clarified that he was unaware…
In a heartfelt update during Dollywood’s grand opening, Dolly Parton spoke candidly about her recent health struggles that had delayed her Las Vegas residency. Reflecting on the toll of mourning her beloved husband, Carl Dean, she noted feeling ‘worn down’ but emphasized her commitment to nurturing her spiritual, emotional, and physical health. In her first…
Meghan Markle provided an enchanting insight into her peaceful Montecito existence, featuring daughter Lilibet frolicking with chickens at their delightful ‘Archie’s Chick Inn.’ Alongside this everyday magic, Meghan’s love for flower arranging shone through, with Prince Harry’s affectionate words floating in the background. This portrayal reveals the couple’s family life, embracing simplicity and joy outside…
Veteran filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt has officially ruled out returning to the director’s chair for feature films, putting an end to years of speculation about another comeback. While he briefly returned to direct ‘Sadak 2’ in 2020 after spending decades focusing on production, the filmmaker has now made it clear that he has no plans to…
An Indian-origin woman has been jailed for more than two years after fraudulently securing over £216,000 in government-backed COVID-19 loans by exaggerating the turnover of her companies and using much of the money for personal expenses and investments.Rupali Wagh, 50, was sentenced to two years and three months in prison by Merthyr Tydfil Crown Court…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi during first India vs Ireland T20I in Belfast NEW DELHI: The wait for 15-year-old batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s India debut continued, but the youngster still won plenty of hearts during the first T20I against Ireland at the Civil Service Cricket Club in Belfast on Friday.Many fans had arrived at the ground hoping to…
Ektaa Kapoor is often considered a pathbreaker when it comes to Indian television and a pioneer with the kind of shows she made. She changed the face of it but in a recent interview Ektaa opened up about a pivotal moment early in her life when Rajinikanth visited her home. She revealed that she got…