Rowling Defends Casting Black Actress As Hermione in Harry Potter Play

Hollywood

Updated: Jun 6, 2016

"With my experience of social media, I thought that idiots were going to idiot," she told the newspaper. "But what can you say? That's the way the world is. Noma was chosen because she was the best actress for the job," said JK Rowling

'Pushpa Has Bowed, Abhishek Banerjee Will Too': BJP Leader On Falta Repoll

All India

Updated: May 19, 2026

Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed

BJP has slammed Abhishek Banerjee after Trinamool candidate quit Falta re-poll
Jahangir Khan withdrew citing a special package for Falta's development
BJP's Sukanta Majumdar said Khan has bent and Abhishek Banerjee will bend too

Vijay Pays Tribute To Ex-LTTE Chief, BJP Targets Rahul Gandhi, TVK Responds

All India

Updated: May 19, 2026

Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed

Vijay paid tribute to LTTE founder Prabhakaran on his death anniversary, sparking controversy
BJP targeted Rahul Gandhi and reminded him about LTTE's role in Rajiv Gandhi's assassination
TVK sources said Vijay's tribute was for the massacre of Lankan Tamils, not just the LTTE founder

Days After Vijay Oath, CPM Threatens To Withdraw Support Over AIADMK Backing

All India

Updated: May 19, 2026

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Vijay's TVK lacks majority, secured support from Congress, Left, VCK, and IUML
24 AIADMK MLAs defied party whip to back Vijay in trust vote, prompting action
The CPM has said would rethink support if AIADMK joins Vijay's coalition, citing mandate breach

Trinamool's Jahangir Khan Pulls Out Of Falta Contest 2 Days Before Repoll

All India

Updated: May 19, 2026

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Jahangir Khan says he withdrew from Falta repoll after a special package announcement by Suvendu Adhikari
Khan cited peace, development, and the special package as reasons for withdrawal
The votes for Falta bypoll will be counted on May 24

Rehman Gali Becomes Ram Gali: Why Pak Is Changing Names Of Lahore Streets

World

Updated: May 19, 2026

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Lahore is restoring pre-partition Hindu, Sikh, Jain, and colonial locality names on official signboards
The renaming is part of Punjab’s Lahore Heritage Area Revival project led by Nawaz Sharif and Maryam Nawaz
The initiative aims to preserve heritage, boost tourism, and generate revenue for Pakistan’s government

Venkat Prabhu Meets Vijay After Gifting Him The Iconic Number Plate From GOAT

Regional

Updated: May 19, 2026

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Venkat Prabhu met Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay
Venkat Prabhu gifted Vijay the TN07 CM 2026 number plate from The GOAT
The GOAT features Vijay in a double role alongside Prabhu Deva and others with music by Yuvan Shankar Raja

Cannes 2026: John Travolta Explains The Story Behind His Viral Beret Look

Hollywood

Updated: May 19, 2026

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John Travolta, who attended the festival to promote his directorial debut, Propeller One-Way Night Coach, appeared in a sharp suit paired with a beret on three consecutive occasions.
John Travolta explained that the look was a tribute to legendary old-school filmmakers.
John Travolta shared that the fashion choice was also a way to distinguish this chapter of his career from his decades-long acting journe

Trapped In Lift For 1.5 Hours, 7-Year-Old Boy Dies In Pune

All India

Updated: May 19, 2026

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Shivansh was playing inside the housing society premises at around 10 pm, as he routinely did
When he did not return home for a long time, his family members began searching for him
Fire brigade personnel and police reached the spot and opened the lift. But the boy was found unresponsive

Kyle Cooke Defends Premiere Photo With Amanda Batula Amid Separation

Hollywood

Updated: May 19, 2026

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Kyle Cooke and Amanda Batula, who announced their separation in January after four years of marriage, recently reunited during the premiere of In The City.
After the event, many questioned why Kyle Cooke and Amanda Batula posed together despite their split, leading Kyle to defend both himself and Amanda.
Kyle Cooke explained that he was simply glad Amanda Batula decided to attend the event because she had almost chosen not to come at all

Will You Stay Middle Class? Billionaire Says This Test Holds The Answer

Feature

Updated: May 19, 2026

Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed

Dylan Taylor links delayed gratification to long-term wealth building in adults
The marshmallow test illustrates financial discipline beyond childhood decisions
Taylor supports mortgages but warns against early luxury spending and debt