Jared Leto wins Best supporting actor
Jared Leto has won the Academy Award for best supporting actor for his performance as an HIV-positive transgender prostitute in Dallas Buyers Club.
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Vijay To Meet VCK Chief As TVK Struggles To Reach Majority: Sources
- Vijay's party won 108 seats but lacks a clear majority in the Tamil Nadu assembly
- Two smaller parties, AMMK and IUML, refuse to support Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam
- VCK's support, with two MLAs, is crucial for Vijay to reach the 118-seat majority
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In Tamil Nadu Political Chaos, A 1997 Pramod Mahajan Speech Finds Relevance
- Pramod Mahajan's 1997 speech on coalition politics resurfaced amid Tamil Nadu's hung assembly crisis
- Largest party in Tamil Nadu elections was excluded from government, seeking smaller party support
- Mahajan's speech humorously highlighted contradictions of coalition governments in Lok Sabha debate
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India Appoints New Defence, Navy Chiefs, To Assume Office By Month-End
- Lieutenant General N S Raja Subramani appointed India’s new Chief of Defence Staff
- Subramani will also serve as Secretary, Department of Military Affairs from assumption
- Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan named next Chief of Naval Staff, succeeding Dinesh Kumar Tripathi
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Soviet Leaders To Saffron Oath: At Kolkata Ground, A Turn In Bengal Politics
- Brigade Parade Ground in Kolkata hosts Bengal's first BJP government oath ceremony
- The ground has symbolised political power since the 1950s for various parties
- CPI(M) used the venue for rallies during its 34-year rule from the late 1970s
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Meet Lieutenant General Raja Subramani, India's New Chief Of Defence Staff
- Lieutenant General NS Raja Subramani appointed next Chief of Defence Staff of India
- He will succeed General Anil Chauhan, whose tenure ends on May 30
- Commissioned in 1985, he has over 37 years of diverse military experience
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Why Piku Still Hits Home 11 Years Later
- Piku, released 11 years ago, is a warm portrayal of middle-class Indian family life
- The film centers on Piku and her aging father Bhashkor's complex relationship
- Delhi to Kolkata road trip forms the film's emotional and narrative backbone
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IPL Playoffs Scenario: How KKR Turned The Tables With 4 Consecutive Wins
- KKR won their fourth IPL 2026 match, beating Delhi Capitals by eight wickets
- KKR are currently seventh in the IPL 2026 points table with four matches remaining
- KKR must win all remaining four games to likely secure a top-four play-off spot
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Hantavirus Update: WHO Chief To Coordinate Ship Evacuation In Canary Islands
- WHO chief Tedros to coordinate hantavirus evacuation on Tenerife with Spanish ministers
- Three deaths and six confirmed hantavirus cases linked to MV Hondius cruise ship reported
- Andes virus strain confirmed, but WHO states low risk to general public and limited spread
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From Food Sharers To Night Owls: 8 People You Meet On Indian Sleeper Trains
- Sleeper train journeys in India create a unique community atmosphere among passengers
- Passengers include overfriendly conversationalists who engage quickly in deep talks
- Food sharers offer generous home-cooked meals, creating a picnic-like experience
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CSK Accused Of Price Tag Bias After Rs 14.20 Crore Star's Selection: "Wrong"
- Chennai Super Kings were accused of favouring players due to their price tag by former player S Badrinath
- Badrinath questioned CSK's move to drop Akeal Hosein for Prashant Veer, who was bought for Rs 14.20 crore
- "Feels like they're playing because they've signed them for whopping amounts. Such a wrong move": Badrinath
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