Congress claims, violation of special session election code of conduct. india news
AICC spokesperson Jairam Ramesh criticized the “hastily made proposal” for a “proportional” increase in parliamentary seats, saying the Congress opposes “any change in the relative strength of states” in the Lok Sabha. He said such a move would permanently harm southern states like TN and Kerala compared to northern states, while also hurting north-eastern states, north-western states like Punjab and smaller states. Ramesh said that there has been informal information that the Modi government is planning a new delimitation law with a 50% increase in the seats of all states in the Lok Sabha and Assemblies.Citing Uttar Pradesh and Kerala, Ramesh said the seats in UP may increase from 80 to 120, while in Kerala the number may increase from 20 to 30. The Congress leader argued that the difference of 60 seats would increase to 90.“The opposition will take a united stand and the government’s strategy of dividing political parties will not succeed,” he said. Ramesh also rejected the government’s argument linking quotas and delimitation, citing the statement of the Registrar General of India that the census results would be available in 2027.
Hardik Pandya ready to bowl full quota in 2027 ODI World Cup cricket news
New Delhi: : hardik pandya Did not appear in either of the two afternoon practice sessions Mumbai Indians Ahead of Saturday’s match against Delhi Capitals. Obviously, the Mumbai Indians captain does not want to put pressure on his injury-plagued body during the grueling two-month IPL schedule. HeartfeltHowever, she is fighting another battle as she plans a campaign for the five-time champion. times of India He understands that he has been working overtime for the last four months to reassure the Indian team management and selectors that he is ready to bowl his full quota of 10 overs in ODI matches apart from the IPL. After the IPL, India’s preparations for the ODI World Cup in October-November 2027 will be in full swing. The Indian Cricket Board announced the squad for the three-match ODI series against New Zealand on January 3 (bcci) Secretary Devjit Saikia mentioned that Hardik was not cleared by the BCCI Center of Excellence (COE) to bowl 10 overs in a match. The BCCI release also claimed that Hardik is being protected for the next T20 World Cup. Interestingly, five days later, Hardik bowled 10 overs for figures of 3/66 in a Vijay Hazare Trophy match against Chandigarh. times of India It is learned that Hardik had reached out to the selectors and the Indian team management in January itself. The team management has told him that they would prioritize his availability to bowl 10 overs ahead of the World Cup in South Africa next year. It should be noted that Hardik suffered a quadriceps injury ahead of the Asia Cup final in September and made his return to T20I cricket on December 9 in the series against South Africa. Sources told TOI that Hardik had expressed his desire to play in both white-ball formats, but the BCCI took a conservative stance keeping the T20 World Cup in mind. “Hardik is expected to play a big role in the ODI setup as the World Cup will be played on fast and bouncy pitches in South Africa. That can lend the right balance. But he will have to convince the selectors and the team management that he will be available to bowl 10 overs. It may be that he may not need to do this in every match. In most of the matches the captain can make him bowl 6-7 overs. But if the captain needs more from him then he should be available,” a BCCI source told TOI. “The selectors are also considering other seam-bowling options. Nitish Kumar Reddy has increased his bowling workload in domestic cricket as well,” the source said. Hardik is working hard in COE and beyond. He travels between Mumbai and Baroda to train with his dedicated team. The source claimed, “Hardik is increasing his workload. He has also worked on his action to bowl in-swingers without compromising on pace. That is why he has been handed the responsibility of bowling the new ball in T20s. He feels his body is ready to face the rigors of bowling 10 overs in ODIs. He understands his body well and is working towards staying fit to bowl 10 overs.” Are.”
प्रयागराज में इलाज के नाम पर गंदी हरकत? मशहूर न्यूरोसर्जन पर छात्रा ने लगाए गंभीर आरोप, क्लिनिक में किया हंगामा
उत्तर प्रदेश समाचार: प्रयागराज शहर के मशहूर न्यूरोसर्जन डॉ. कार्तिकेय शर्मा के खिलाफ बीए की छात्रा से छेड़छाड़ के आरोप में केस दर्ज किया गया है। छात्रा की शिकायत पर सिविल लाइंस थाना पुलिस ने एफआईआर दर्ज कर जांच शुरू कर दी है। यह घटना बुधवार रात करीब 10:30 बजे क्लाइव रोड स्थित डॉक्टर के क्लिनिक की बताई जा रही है. पुलिस ने पीड़िता को मेडिकल जांच के लिए भेज दिया है. घटना सामने आने के बाद इलाके में चर्चा तेज हो गई है और क्लिनिक में भी जमकर हंगामा हुआ.
इलाज कराने गई छात्रा पर आरोप, हंगामा
धूमनगंज इलाके की रहने वाली 24 वर्षीय छात्रा अपने भाई के साथ माइग्रेन का इलाज कराने क्लीनिक पहुंची थी। उसे टोकन नंबर 74 दिया गया था। छात्र के भाई के मुताबिक, वह कुछ देर के लिए बाहर गया था। वापस लौटने पर उसने देखा कि क्लिनिक में हंगामा हो रहा था और उसकी बहन रो रही थी. इसके बाद छात्रा ने पूरी घटना बताई और पुलिस को सूचना दी गई।
चैंबर में दरवाजा बंद करने का आरोप लगाया
छात्र ने पुलिस को बताया कि नंबर आने पर डॉक्टर ने अन्य मरीजों को बाहर भेज दिया और चैंबर के दोनों दरवाजे बंद कर दिये. आरोप है कि डॉक्टर ने जांच के नाम पर उस पर कपड़े उतारने का दबाव बनाया और गलत इरादे से उसे छुआ. विरोध करने पर उन्हें धमकी भी दी गयी. छात्रा के मुताबिक जब वह रोने लगी तो डॉक्टर पीछे हट गए, लेकिन जब तक उसने खुद को संभाला नहीं तब तक दरवाजा नहीं खोला गया।
क्लिनिक में हंगामा, वीडियो हुआ वायरल
चैंबर से बाहर आकर छात्रा ने अपने भाई को फोन किया। उसकी हालत देखकर वहां मौजूद लोग डॉक्टर से पूछताछ करने लगे। माहौल तनावपूर्ण हो गया और डायल 112 पर कॉल की गई। घटना का एक वीडियो भी सामने आया है, जिसमें परिवार के सदस्य बाहर बहस करते दिख रहे हैं और छात्रा को रोते हुए सुना जा सकता है।
डॉक्टर ने आरोपों से इनकार किया, पुलिस की जांच जारी
डॉ. कार्तिकेय शर्मा ने सभी आरोपों को झूठा बताया है। उनका कहना है कि उन्होंने सिर्फ सामान्य जांच की थी और महिला स्टाफ भी मौजूद थी. उन्होंने छात्र को मानसिक तनाव से ग्रस्त बताया। एसीपी विद्युत गोयल ने बताया कि मामला दर्ज कर लिया गया है और साक्ष्यों के आधार पर जांच की जा रही है।
Tipu’s ghost and Trump’s jibes haunting the transatlantic Franco-American rift
TOI correspondent from Washington: In the hallowed halls of the White House and the Elysee Palace, the United States and France have managed to make a centuries-old alliance seem more contemporary: a full-blown, transatlantic group chat gone wrong.The latest rift in this historic alliance – the bond dates back to when the French were helping Americans avoid British tea taxes at the expense of India – did not come through the wine dispute or the cheese dispute. Instead, it was presented with the flair of a man who treats the global stage like a domestic debate. During a private lunch on Tuesday, US President Donald Trump suddenly pivoted from the intricacies of the Persian Gulf naval blockade to the dynamics of the Macron marriage.Mocking President Emmanuel Macron’s hesitation to fully commit French forces to the offensive mission, Trump launched a volley of personal jabs, claiming that Macron’s wife treats him “extremely badly” and that he is “still recovering from the jaw.” The comment, made in a dramatic French accent to mock Macron, referred to a viral video of Macron’s domestic feud, which has been widely exploited by the tabloid media. From the Elysee Palace, the response was vintage Macron: chilling, intellectual and devastatingly sarcastic. “Neither elegant nor up to standard,” Macron sneered, effectively informing the leader of the free world that he was behaving like a man who puts ketchup on a Michelin-starred steak. “We all need stability…peace,” she said in French, “This is not a TV show!”
Behind the personal squabbling lies a growing geopolitical divide. While Washington has been banging the drums of war on Iran, Paris has adopted a posture of strategic autonomy, with Macron insisting that NATO – an organization that Trump describes with an affection usually reserved for the persistent rash – is a “Euro-Atlantic” alliance, not a global delivery service for American intrusions.The irony of this ingratitude is not lost on those who remember that if it had not been for the French the present United States would have been a collection of very polite British colonies. In 1778, King Louis XVI not only sent thoughts and prayers; He sent a fleet that broke the back of the British at Yorktown.However, French generosity came with a price to be paid in Deccan India. While helping the Americans, France was simultaneously ghosting Tipu Sultan, who famously pleaded for French aid. But Louis XVI had spent so much treasure on the Americans that he had nothing left for his allies in the East. By 1783, the Americans had gained their independence, and France, by failing to support Tipu, had essentially paved the way for British dominance in India. It seems that the American Dream was partly financed by the abandonment of the Tiger of Mysore. Fast forward to 2026, and the Brotherhood of Franco-American Revolutions looks like a messy, public divorce. In the halls of the Elysee, there is a growing feeling that the Statue of Liberty was a gift that should have come with a 250-year return policy. Yet, for all the drama, Franco-American relations have proven remarkably resilient. After all, this is a partnership that has survived revolutions, world wars, trade disputes, and prolonged debates over cheese. What makes the current moment unusual is not just the policy divergence, but also the style. Macron speaks the language of norms, institutions and carefully vetted diplomacy. Trump employs the language of rallies, headlines, and off-handed comments about other people’s weddings. It is less a clash of nations than of political cultures.
India’s third domestic N-sub commissioned; Rajnath also launches stealth frigate, large cavitation tunnel facility in Vizag India News
New Delhi: In a major boost to India’s “second-strike capability”, the country’s third indigenously developed nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine, INS Aridhman, was commissioned into the Navy on Friday, an official source confirmed to TOI.Part of the classified Advanced Technology Vessels project, the commissioning of the nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine (SSBN) was not announced. However, sources confirmed that INS Aridman was launched at an event in Visakhapatnam, where Defense Minister Rajnath Singh and Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi were present.A cryptic post by Rajnath on X on Friday morning was seen by many as confirmation of this. The minister posted, “It’s not words, it’s power, ‘Aridaman’! (It’s not words, it’s power, ‘Aridaman’!).”INS Aridman has a displacement of 7,000 tonnes (1,000 tonnes more than its predecessors) and is powered by an 83 MW compact light water reactor. The 130 meter long submarine is designed for superior stealth and will boost India’s nuclear triad. Equipped with eight Vertical Launch System tubes (compared to 4 in earlier models), INS Aridman is capable of carrying 24 K-15 Sagarika missiles (750 km range) or eight K-4 missiles (3,500 km range).India’s first indigenous nuclear submarine, INS Arihant, was launched in July 2009 and quietly commissioned in 2016, while SSBN INS Arighat was commissioned in August 2024.In Visakhapatnam, Rajnath also commissioned the indigenously developed 6,670-tonne stealth frigate INS Taragiri, the fourth warship of the Nilgiri class (Project 17A). Built by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders, INS Taragiri represents a generational leap over earlier designs as it has a significantly reduced radar cross-section allowing it to operate with lethal stealth.Rajnath also laid the foundation stone of a Large Cavitation Tunnel (LCT) facility at DRDO’s Naval Science and Technology Laboratory in Visakhapatnam. This facility will significantly enhance India’s naval research and testing capabilities. “It will serve as a fundamental backbone for the design and development of submarines and ships, which will support future advancements in naval engineering and maritime defense systems,” the minister said.Rajnath said that “95% of our trade is through the sea route, energy security also depends on this route. Therefore, a strong navy is not an option but a basic requirement. The commissioning of INS Taragiri reflects India’s growing indigenous power and growing ‘self-reliance’ in the region. He said, “Be it the Persian Gulf or the Strait of Malacca, the Navy remains ready to provide all types of assistance even during humanitarian crises.““There are many sensitive points in the vast expanse of sea, where our Navy has maintained a constant active presence to ensure smooth flow of goods,” Rajnath said. “Whenever tension rises, Indian Navy Steps to guarantee the safety of commercial ships and oil tankers. It is not only protecting India’s national interests, but it is also ready to take every necessary measure to protect our citizens and trade routes around the world. It is this capability that firmly establishes India as a responsible and formidable maritime power,” he said.
Raghav says not afraid, AAP leader says he is indulging in ‘soft PR’ India News
New Delhi: A day after AAP removed him as the party’s deputy leader in Rajya Sabha, Raghav Chadha announced that he will not be intimidated by attempts to silence him, drawing sharp reaction from his colleagues.Senior AAP members accused Chadha of being afraid of PM Narendra Modi and not raising issues related to the party’s stand. He referred to his failure to sign the notice demanding removal of CEC Gyanesh Kumar and his disregard of the party line on walkouts over issues in the House. Chadha was accused by Punjab CM Bhagwant Singh Mann, party leader in Rajya Sabha Sanjay Singh and leader of opposition in Delhi and Atishi in Parliament of indulging in “soft PR”. Asked by a journalist whether he believed Chadha had been compromised, Mann replied, “Yes”.
Mann questions Raghav’s focus: ‘Samosa on serious issues?’
Mann criticized Raghav Chadha for raising issues like the price of samosas at airports while ignoring core issues prioritized by AAP and accused him of deviating from the party line.Mann said, “If the party gives a line to raise specific issues, like valid votes were deleted (in West Bengal), 160 AAP leaders and volunteers booked in Gujarat, or Punjab issues, like attempts to polarize communities, MSP, Center stopping GST fund or rural development fund, but someone raises the issue of samosa or pizza delivery time at airports, will it not raise suspicion that he is talking from a different station?” ‘Jo Darr Gaya Samjho Mar Gaya’ jibe (Those who live in fear are as if dead), the AAP leaders taunted their estranged colleague.The controversy started when Chadha, a Rajya Sabha MP from Punjab since 2022, posted a video message on Instagram. He warned, “To those who have taken away my right to speak in Parliament, I want to say that do not consider my silence as a defeat. I am a river which can turn into a devastating flood when the time comes.”The Rajya Sabha MP asked whether it is a crime to speak about the problems of the common man in Parliament. “Today, I am asking this because AAP has told the Rajya Sabha Secretariat that Raghav Chadha should not be given time to speak in Parliament. Now, why would anyone want to stop me from speaking?” He asked and listed the various issues he raised, including expensive food at airports, problems faced by food delivery riders, taxes on the middle class.Sanjay Singh questioned Chadha’s silence on several issues – from LPG cylinders to vote manipulation in West Bengal, attack on rights in Punjab and atrocities on AAP volunteers in Gujarat. “Raghav Chadha remains silent on all these issues. I would like to tell him that we are the foot soldiers of Arvind Kejriwal, who has taught us to fight against Modi fearlessly.”Referring to Kejriwal’s arrest in March 2024, former Delhi CM Atishi said questions were raised over Chadha’s absence when the party leader was protesting on the streets and facing detention. “We had defended you then…but today, I also want to ask that when Kejriwal was arrested, were you scared of the BJP and hence ran away to London out of fear?” She got furious.
हलद्वानी: गेहूं कटाई के दौरान पानी की टंकी में डूबने से 11 वर्षीय बालक की मौत, परिवार में मचा हाहाकार – गेहूं कटाई के दौरान पानी की टंकी में डूबा 11 वर्षीय बालक
हल्द्वानी के मुखानी थाना क्षेत्र के लामाचौड़ बच्चीनगर में पानी के टैंक में डूबने से 11 वर्षीय मासूम बालक की मौत हो गई। गेहूं की कटाई के दौरान मासूम खेत में मौजूद था। वह गेहूं के गट्ठर को पानी में भिगोने गया था. परिजन बच्चे की तलाश करते रहे। बाद में गड्ढे में चप्पलें तैरती दिखीं तो घटना का पता चला।
मूलरूप से यूपी के रायपुर धीरपुर पलिया गूजर दातागंज बदांयू निवासी चंद्रभान कश्यप अपने परिवार के साथ बच्चीनगर में तारा सिंह के मकान में किराए पर रहते हैं। यहीं रहकर वह राजमिस्त्री का काम करता है। उसने खेत में गेहूं काटने का ठेका भी ले रखा था। गुरुवार की शाम चंद्रभान का 11 वर्षीय पुत्र सौरभ कश्यप अपने परिजनों के साथ खेत में गेहूं काटने में मदद कर रहा था, तभी वह गेहूं की पौध का बंडल बनाने के लिए खेत के पास निर्माणाधीन दुकानों के पास पहुंचा और गड्ढे के लिए बने आठ फीट गहरे गड्ढे में जमा पानी में बंडल को भिगोते समय वह उसमें गिर गया. उन्हें कठघरिया के स्थानीय अस्पताल ले जाया गया लेकिन डॉक्टरों ने उन्हें मृत घोषित कर दिया। शुक्रवार को पोस्टमार्टम हाउस पहुंचे पिता चंद्रभान ने बताया कि सौरभ पांच भाई-बहनों में सबसे छोटा था। सौरभ पाँचवीं कक्षा पास कर छठी कक्षा में पहुँच गया था। उनका अंतिम संस्कार बदायूँ में किया जाएगा।
पोस्टमार्टम के बाद शव परिजनों को सौंप दिया गया है. मामले में अभी कोई शिकायत नहीं मिली है।-मनोज कत्याल, एसपी सिटी
Kik streamer collapses mid-stream after clavicular chokehold as viral video raises questions about live content limits
The shocking incident happened during the live stream broadcast on the social media platform. Braden Eric Peters, known online as Clavicular, lost consciousness after experiencing a chokehold during his live broadcast. The incident, which occurred during a live broadcast, reached online platforms within a few hours as people started sharing video clips, creating uncertainty among viewers.The event occurred on April 2, 2026, during their Kickstarter stream titled “CLUBMAXXING | MOG World Order Day 20.” Around the 7:59:38 mark, another dominant figure, Cubantarzan, put the clavicular into a chokehold. In a later clip shared by X user @Kick_Champ, Clavicular suddenly goes limp and is seen fainting. People around him react immediately, trying to shake him and help him regain consciousness. He reportedly woke up within about a minute.
Braden Eric Peters aka Clavicular faces criticism after stream incident and recent legal troubles
As the video spread, many viewers raised concerns about safety during live content. Some felt the situation went too far, especially because it happened on a public stream. Others questioned why no one stopped it earlier. The clip does not clearly show what led to the strangulation, but the aftermath caught everyone’s attention.This is not the first time the clavicular has been in the news recently. According to reports, he already faces two arrests in 2026. The first arrest took place on February 7 near Arizona State University in Scottsdale’s Old Town area. She was reportedly detained for using a fake ID to enter a bar at an underage age. Initial reports mentioned several allegations, including forgery, but these were later dropped.Then, on March 26, he was arrested again in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. This time, authorities linked him to a case of rape and criminal conspiracy. Reports claim he encouraged and livestreamed a physical fight between his girlfriend, Violet Marie Lentz, and another 19-year-old woman. A day later, on March 27, a post on X revealed that he had been released. Clavicular itself shared a brief message online, writing, “Free.”“Another video also added to the controversy. A clip from his March 26 Everglades stream showed him and someone else shooting at an alligator from an airboat. That video sparked strong reactions online with many people questioning his actions.Right now the focus remains on the stream event of April 2. While Clavicular quickly regained consciousness, the incident raised serious questions about safety, boundaries and what should and should not happen during a live broadcast.
कानपुर किडनी कांड: साउथ अफ्रीकी महिला से बरामद हुए 2.5 करोड़ रुपये, फ्लाइट से आते-जाते थे डॉक्टर…बड़ा खुलासा
उत्तर प्रदेश समाचार: कानपुर में सामने आए किडनी ट्रांसप्लांट रैकेट को लेकर हर दिन नए खुलासे हो रहे हैं. इस मामले में गुरुवार को पुलिस ने दो ओटी टेक्नीशियनों को गिरफ्तार कर लिया. पूछताछ में सामने आई जानकारी ने पुलिस और स्वास्थ्य विभाग के होश उड़ा दिए हैं। बताया जा रहा है कि इस पूरे रैकेट का मास्टरमाइंड नोएडा का डॉ. रोहित है, जिसने अपना नेटवर्क देश के कई शहरों और विदेश तक फैला रखा था. यह गिरोह बेहद संगठित और हाईटेक तरीके से काम करता था.
फ्लाइट से आते थे डॉक्टर, सीक्रेट मिशन की तरह होता था ऑपरेशन
पुलिस की जांच में पता चला कि इस गिरोह की कार्यशैली एक गुप्त मिशन की तरह थी. दिल्ली से यूरोलॉजिस्ट और विशेषज्ञ डॉक्टर फ्लाइट से कानपुर आते थे और ट्रांसप्लांट के बाद उसी रात लौट जाते थे। गिरफ्तार तकनीशियनों ने बताया कि उन्हें प्रत्येक ऑपरेशन के लिए 35 से 50 हजार रुपये दिये जाते थे.
विदेशी मरीजों से करोड़ों की वसूली, पहचान भी रखी गुप्त
जांच में यह भी पता चला कि डोनर और रिसीवर एक दूसरे को जानते तक नहीं थे. सबसे चौंकाने वाला मामला दक्षिण अफ्रीकी महिला ‘अरेबिका’ का है, जिसके ट्रांसप्लांट के लिए करीब 2.5 करोड़ रुपये लिए गए थे। डीसीपी कासिम आबिदी के मुताबिक, गिरोह न सिर्फ स्थानीय बल्कि विदेशी मरीजों का भी अवैध ट्रांसप्लांट करता था।
कई राज्यों में फैला था नेटवर्क, एजेंटों के जरिए चलता था खेल
गिरोह का नेटवर्क दिल्ली, नोएडा, मेरठ, हरियाणा, पश्चिम बंगाल और मुंबई तक फैला हुआ है। एजेंट हर शहर में काम करते थे। शिवम अग्रवाल उर्फ शिवम कारा कानपुर और आसपास के इलाकों की जिम्मेदारी संभालता था. शहर के छह बड़े अस्पताल भी इस अवैध पैनल का हिस्सा बताये जा रहे हैं.
ड्राइवर रैकेट का हिस्सा बन गया, शिवम लालच के कारण शामिल हो गया
शिवम अग्रवाल जालौन के रहने वाले हैं और 15 साल पहले कानपुर आए थे। पहले वह एंबुलेंस चलाता था, लेकिन अमीर बनने के लालच में वह इस रैकेट में शामिल हो गया. स्थानीय लोग उन्हें ‘डॉक्टर साहब’ कहते थे.
छात्रा की शिकायत से खुला राज, अब बड़े नामों पर नजर
इस रैकेट का खुलासा बिहार के छात्र आयुष की शिकायत से हुआ. एमबीए कर रहे आयुष ने फीस के लिए अपनी किडनी बेचने का फैसला किया, लेकिन उन्हें तय रकम से काफी कम सिर्फ 6 लाख रुपये मिले। इसके बाद उन्होंने पुलिस से शिकायत की. अब पुलिस इस पूरे नेटवर्क से जुड़े अस्पतालों और डॉक्टरों की जांच कर रही है और जल्द ही बड़े नाम सामने आ सकते हैं.
Rana Daggubati reacts to ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’ breaking ‘Baahubali 2: The Conclusion’ box office record: ‘It’s a decade later, but…’ |
Directed by ‘Dhuandahar: The Revenge’ Aditya Dhar and starring Ranveer Singh In the Lead, took the box office by storm last week as it officially became the highest-grossing film at the North American box office, surpassing ‘Baahubali 2: The Revenge’. Following the film’s social media handles, the spy-action film was lauded for setting a new benchmark for Indian cinema abroad. Rana DaggubatiThe actor playing the lead role in the film has shared his views. Commenting on the Bollywood film raising the bar at the box office with earnings of US$24.39 million so far, Daggubati welcomed the new achievement at the box office.
‘Dhurandhar 2’ beats ‘Bahubali 2’, Rana Daggubati
Speaking to Variety India, Rana said, “It is good. It’s a decade later, but it’s still pretty cool. I think we’re all still touching the tip of the iceberg.”‘Dhurandhar 2’, with its impressive 2-week collection in the US, surpassed the lifetime collection of ‘Baahubali 2’, which was estimated at US$20.80 million. This film had made a record nine years ago.Looking at the bigger picture, Daggubati shared, “You will have Bahubali, you will have Dhurandhar, you will have all these cinemas, but the cinema that is personal will be able to resonate far.”
Rana Daggubati on local cinema
Advocating local cinema and stories, he said, “I think Korean cinema has done that to a certain extent, where they took something that is very local to their culture and told it. America did it beautifully in its early days, where we know more about American history than Indian history, just because of the cinema they made.”The actor also pointed to the growing global appeal of Indian cinema and stories. Opening up about a Malayalam film about nurses working in Bombay, she shared that although the film did reasonable business in India, it became a global phenomenon. “France’s collection alone will be four times that of India. Therefore, our local stories are resonating in different parts of the world because they have a human understanding,” he said. He said that the time has come for Indian filmmakers to find the best cinematic language and move forward.
‘Dhurandhar 2’ chases ‘Baahubali 2’ globally box office record
‘Dhurandhar 2’ has already crossed the Rs 1,500 crore mark at the global box office. The film, which has entered its third week at the box office, is already on track to break the lifetime box office record of ‘Pushpa 2’ of Rs 1,742 crore and the record of Rs 1,788 crore of ‘Baahubali 2’, as it is on track to become the highest-grossing Indian film of all time. However, it will also have to defeat Aamir Khan starrer ‘Dangal’, which still holds the top spot with a total collection of Rs 2,070 crore.