Jayasurya starrer ‘Aadu 3’ has taken the box office by storm, earning over Rs 6 crore on the first day and establishing itself as one of the top openers in Kerala. The film brings an exciting time-travel twist to Shaji Pappan’s adventures with a local king.

JayasuriyaRecently released comedy entertainer ‘Aadu 3’ has taken a great start at the box office. Released amid huge expectations, the film was successful in crossing the Rs 6 crore mark on its opening day.

First day collection crosses Rs 6 crore

According to early estimates from Sacnilk website, ‘Aadu 3’ collected Rs 6.00 crore nett on the first day. This takes its total gross collection to around Rs 6.96 crore.

One of the top opening batsmen of Kerala

With its first day figures, Aadu 3 has joined the list of highest first day grossing films in Kerala. It stands alongside big releases like Mohanlal’s ‘L2: Empuran’, Yash starrer ‘KGF Chapter 2’ and Mammootty’s ‘Bheeshma Parv’. Other films in the list include Beast, Turbo and The Goat Life (Aadujeevitham).

Aadu 3 brings a new narrative twist

In ‘Aadu 3’ the story takes a different turn with time-travel and multiple timeline narrative. The film takes a non-linear structure as Jayasurya reprises his iconic role as Shaji Pappan and also plays a local king, Padmanabha Thamburan. Actors like Vinayakan and Sunny Wayne and others appear in different roles from time to time.

mixed reviews

Although the film has taken a good opening, the critical response has been mixed. ETimes’ review highlighted both the strengths and weaknesses of the film.Our review reads, “Shaan Rahman’s songs and Don Vincent’s background score work well, and there are some humorous dialogues and moments – like the high range Che Guevara reference – that make you laugh heartily. However, apart from these, there is nothing that is worthy of a third installment in the franchise. The supposed comedy, unfortunately, feels forced in places, and there is little spontaneity or organic humor in situations that would otherwise be funny. The length of the film also seems inappropriate, given that this part serves more as a build-up than a film in its own right. Even when evaluated through the lens of a spoof, it’s still not inventive enough.”Disclaimer: The box office numbers and data in this article are compiled from a variety of public and industry sources. Unless explicitly noted, all figures are approximate, representing a fair representation of the film’s box office performance. These totals may change as official studio data is updated or additional international market reports are finalized. This data is provided by us for informational and entertainment purposes only.

South Africa announces Eid al Fitr 2026 date amid global divide

Most of the people of the Muslim world are preparing to celebrate Eid Ul Fitr on Friday, March 20, South Africa has officially aligned with countries celebrating the festival on Saturday, March 21, 2026, once again highlighting the glaring global divide in how Eid dates are set. From Africa to Asia, Just a Day’s Difference reveals a deeper story, shaped by moon-watching traditions, scientific calculations and regional interpretations of Islamic law.

Why is South Africa celebrating? eid ul fitr 2026 on 21st March

In South Africa, Islamic organizations have indicated that Eid will likely fall on Saturday, March 21, as the crescent moon marking the end of Ramadan is unlikely to be visible the previous evening. Astronomical data plays an important role here. Experts said that at sunset on March 19, the moon will be too small, less than 15 hours old, to be seen with the naked eye, making Eid on Friday unlikely. As a result, Muslims in South Africa are expected to complete the full 30 days of Ramadan, leading to Eid the following day.The decision puts South Africa in line with several other countries including India, Pakistan, Malaysia and Indonesia that are celebrating Eid on March 21. Meanwhile, countries like Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Morocco, Belgium and Egypt have confirmed Friday, March 20 as Eid, following their own moon-sighting procedures. This creates a familiar global pattern. Gulf countries will celebrate Eid on Friday while parts of South Asia and Africa will celebrate Eid on Saturday. Although this may seem like a paradox, it is actually a common consequence of the lunar calendar system.

Eid Al Fitr 2026 in South Africa: A community celebration

Despite the difference of one day, Eid remains an extremely important and vibrant celebration in South Africa. In cities such as Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban, Muslims gather for early morning Eid prayers, family visits and festive meals, and donations and community outreach. Large congregational prayers, often held in mosques or open grounds, bring together diverse communities, reflecting the multicultural fabric of the country.The distribution of Eid among different dates always arouses curiosity. Every year, the discussion “Why do the dates differ” is widely trending online. Although it may seem unusual, this division is actually quite common. In most years, the Gulf countries celebrate Eid earlier and parts of South Asia and Africa celebrate it a day later. This pattern is due to the Moon moving west, meaning it is often visible earlier in the Middle East than in areas further east or south.

The science behind the difference in the date of Eid ul Fitr

One major factor at the root of the variation is the visibility of the Moon. Eid ul Fitr begins on the first day of the Islamic lunar month of Shawwal, determined by the sighting of the crescent moon. If the moon is not seen on the 29th night of Ramzan, then the month automatically completes 30 days.In the case of South Africa, the Moon was astronomically small, weather conditions in some areas made visibility even more difficult and religious authorities preferred certainty over perception. Due to this, the decision was taken to celebrate Eid on Saturday. Not all countries follow the same methodology for determining Eid. Countries like South Africa rely heavily on physical sightings within their borders. Some nations accept sightings from nearby regions or internationally. Others incorporate traditional methods as well as scientific predictions. These differences are rooted in centuries-old interpretations of Islamic jurisprudence – and they still shape how Eid is celebrated today.The difference in dates often raises a broader question: Why can’t the entire Muslim world celebrate Eid on the same day? The answer lies in the balance between unity of faith and diversity of interpretation. Islam allows multiple valid methods for determining the lunar months, meaning that variations are not seen as divisions but as legitimate differences within the tradition. Even though Eid is celebrated on different days, the essence of the festival remains the same across the world.Whether it is Friday or Saturday, Eid represents the end of fasting, gratitude and contemplation, charity and generosity, and community and togetherness. For many families with relatives in different countries, it also means two days of celebration, as they join loved ones celebrating Eid at different times. In a world that is increasingly connected, these differences become more visible but they also highlight the rich diversity within shared global faith.South Africa will celebrate Eid Al Fitr on Saturday, March 21, 2026, joining many countries in the Gulf that celebrate the festival a day later as the moon was not visible locally on Thursday, March 19. Hence, Ramadan completes 30 days and Eid ul Fitr is shifted to Saturday. Whether celebrated on Friday or Saturday, Eid remains a moment of unity, guided by the same moon, even if it is observed on different nights.

New Delhi: Analysis of affidavits of 229 out of 233 Rajya Sabha MPs shows that 73 (32%) MPs have declared criminal cases against themselves and 31 (14%) are billionaires.At least 36 (16%) MPs have declared serious criminal cases. One MP has declared a murder case, four have declared attempt to murder cases, and three have declared cases related to crimes against women.Party-wise data shows that 27 out of 99 MPs of BJP (27%), 12 out of 28 (43) of Congress, four out of 13 (31) of Trinamool Congress, four out of 10 (40) of Aam Aadmi Party, all three MPs of CPM and three MPs of Bharat Rashtra Samithi have declared criminal cases against themselves in their affidavits. This number is two out of eight DMK MPs, two out of seven YSRCP MPs, two out of five AIADMK MPs, two out of four Samajwadi Party MPs and two out of three RJD MPs.In the report, Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) and National Election Watch have analyzed and updated the criminal, financial and other background details of 229 of the 233 Rajya Sabha MPs. In the present Rajya Sabha, one seat is vacant from Jharkhand. Three MPs were not analyzed because their affidavits were unavailable. The analysis includes 37 recently elected members.In terms of financial background, out of the 229 sitting Rajya Sabha MPs analysed, 31 (14%) are billionaires. Among major parties, six MPs from BJP, five from Congress, four from YSRCP, two from AAP, two from BRS and three from NCP have declared assets worth more than Rs 100 crore.While the total wealth of 229 sitting MPs is Rs 27,638 crore, the average wealth of sitting Rajya Sabha MPs is Rs 120.6 crore.BRS MP Bandi Partha Saradhi has the highest declared assets of over Rs 5,300 crore, followed by AAP’s Rajinder Gupta with over Rs 5,053 crore and YSRCP’s Alla Ayodhya Rami Reddy with over Rs 2,577 crore.On the other hand, AAP MP Sant Balbir Singh is the poorest, with assets worth around Rs 3 lakh. He is followed by Manipur’s Maharaja Sanjaoba Leishemba, who has around Rs 5 lakh, and TMC’s Prakash Chik Badaik, who has around Rs 9 lakh.

एल्विश यादव: यूट्यूबर एल्विश यादव को सुप्रीम कोर्ट से बड़ी राहत मिली है. अदालत ने उनके खिलाफ दर्ज आपराधिक कार्यवाही को रद्द कर दिया है, जिसमें उन पर वीडियो शूट में सांप के जहर का इस्तेमाल करने और रेव पार्टियों में ड्रग्स का सेवन करने का आरोप लगाया गया था। कोर्ट ने साफ कहा कि यह एफआईआर सीमित कानूनी आधार पर नहीं टिक सकती और कानून की दृष्टि से वैध नहीं है. इस फैसले के बाद एल्विश यादव को बड़ी राहत मिली है. हालाँकि, अदालत ने यह भी स्पष्ट किया कि उसने मामले के मूल आरोपों की सत्यता पर कोई टिप्पणी नहीं की है।

एनडीपीएस एक्ट पर कोर्ट ने क्या कहा?
जस्टिस एमएम सुंदरेश और एन कोटिश्वर सिंह की पीठ ने मामले में दो महत्वपूर्ण कानूनी पहलुओं पर विचार किया। पहला मामला एनडीपीएस एक्ट से जुड़ा था. अदालत ने माना कि विचाराधीन पदार्थ एनडीपीएस अधिनियम की अनुसूची में शामिल नहीं है। यह भी पता चला कि एल्विश यादव से कोई वसूली नहीं की गई और आरोप पत्र में एकमात्र आरोप यह था कि उन्होंने एक सहयोगी के माध्यम से आदेश दिए थे। ऐसे में एनडीपीएस एक्ट लागू करना सही नहीं लगा.

वन्यजीव संरक्षण कानून पर टिप्पणी करें
दूसरा मुद्दा वन्यजीव (संरक्षण) अधिनियम, 1972 से संबंधित था। अदालत ने कहा कि इस कानून के तहत मामला तभी दर्ज किया जा सकता है जब शिकायत किसी अधिकृत अधिकारी द्वारा की गई हो। इस मामले की शिकायत ‘पीपुल फॉर एनिमल्स’ से जुड़े गौरव गुप्ता ने की थी, जो अधिकृत अधिकारी नहीं थे. इसलिए इस आधार पर भी एफआईआर को वैध नहीं माना गया.

FIR पर उठे सवाल
कोर्ट ने यह भी कहा कि मौजूदा एफआईआर अपने मौजूदा स्वरूप में जांच के लायक नहीं है. शिकायत सही प्रक्रिया का पालन करते हुए दर्ज नहीं की गई और इसकी वैधता पर सवाल उठाए गए हैं। कोर्ट ने शिकायतकर्ता की मंशा पर भी संदेह जताया.

आख़िरकार कोर्ट का फैसला
इन सभी तथ्यों को ध्यान में रखते हुए सुप्रीम कोर्ट ने एल्विश यादव के खिलाफ चल रही आपराधिक कार्यवाही को रद्द कर दिया। यह भी स्पष्ट किया गया कि यह निर्णय केवल कानूनी पहलुओं के आधार पर लिया गया है, न कि आरोपों की सच्चाई पर विचार करते हुए।

Philadelphia 76ers vs. Sacramento Kings (Image via Getty)

philadelphia 76ers Travel to Golden 1 Center on March 19, 2026, attempting to end a five-game road skid. They have a 37–32 record and are still in the playoff race, but injuries have affected their rotation. Even with those issues, they are listed as a 3.5-point favorite against Sacramento. Sacramento Kings Enter at 18-52 and have struggled most of the season. Injuries have sidelined many regular contributors, making it difficult to keep the lineup consistent. With both teams lacking key players, this game is likely to depend on which side manages its available depth better.

Updated injury report for Philadelphia 76ers vs. Sacramento Kings (19 March 2026)

The latest injury report as of March 19, 2:15 PM ET suggests that both teams will be without multiple players. This will force adjustments in rotations and usage on both sides.

philadelphia 76ers

With Tyrese Maxey out and Joel Embiid unlikely to play, the 76ers will look to Quentin Grimes and VJ Edgecombe to handle much of the scoring and playmaking.

Sacramento Kings

Sacramento will rely on DeMar DeRozan, Russell Westbrook and Maxime Renaud to carry the offense, though the absences limit their options.

Philadelphia 76ers vs Sacramento Kings Head-to-Head Trends and Recent Results

Philadelphia leads the all-time series 175–130. In the last three seasons, including this season, they also have a 3-2 lead in regular season matches.The most recent game between the teams was on January 29, 2026. Philadelphia won 113–111 in a close game, showing they can close out tight games.

Philadelphia 76ers vs Sacramento Kings 2025-26 Team Stats Comparison and Performance Outlook

Philadelphia is averaging 115.3 points per game while shooting 45.9% from the field and 34.6% from three. They also collect 43.1 rebounds per game, which helps maintain balance on both ends.Sacramento has struggled in comparison. Injuries have affected both scoring and rebounding, and the results are reflected in his records and overall performance.

Philadelphia’s scoring and rebounding gives them an advantage, especially against a Sacramento frontcourt that is missing several players.