‘Bhoot Bangla’ box office collection Day 8: Akshay Kumar starrer opens with Rs 90 crore collection in second weekend; There is tough competition from Hollywood biopic ‘Michael’

Eighth day collection of ‘Bhoot Bangla’

Akshay Kumar starrer Bhoot Bangla has had a solid entry in its second weekend, crossing the Rs 90 crore mark at the domestic box office. However, its first uninterrupted run is now facing competition from Hollywood biopic ‘Michael’.On the eighth day (second Friday), ‘Bhoot Bangla’ collected Rs 5.75 crore nett from 8,573 shows. While this marks a significant increase from Thursday’s collections, the film’s India net collection has reached Rs 90.15 crore after a strong first week collection of Rs 84.40 crore, reports Sacknilk.

‘Bhoot Bangla’ overseas total

In gross terms, the India collection of the film stands at Rs 107.20 crore. Overseas, ‘Bhoot Bangla’ earned Rs 2.50 crore on Day 8, taking its total international earnings to Rs 37.50 crore. This has taken its worldwide gross collection to Rs 144.70 crore so far.

‘Bhoot Bangla’ vs ‘Michael’

The film was undeniably performing well at the box office, however, it faced an unexpected rival with the release of ‘Michael’, the Hollywood biopic on the King of Pop, Michael Jackson. This film starring Jafar Jackson in the lead role surprised everyone by earning a grand total of Rs 3.80 crore on Friday. As per early estimates, the film has an estimated gross of Rs 5.50 crore, with an additional earning of Rs 1.70 crore from its preview shows.Due to this, the film is only Rs 25 lakh behind the collection of ‘Bhoot Bangla’.

View of the Plaza del Popolo in Rome, where curved architectural design can allow sound to travel across the square in unexpected ways.

In some parts of Rome, whispers could travel far beyond where it was spoken. Stand near a curved wall or under a giant dome and even a quiet sound can reach clearly into space. The effect seems supernatural, as if the building itself is listening. In fact, it is the result of geometry and materials working together. Ancient Roman structures, built of smooth stone and carefully shaped interiors, could direct sound in ways that kept it focused and heard at a distance, turning everyday conversation into something that reverberated through space with astonishing precision.

how does the roman wall listen

When sound originates near a curved surface, it does not propagate easily in all directions. Instead, it follows the contour of the wall, traveling along it on a controlled path. This is known as the whispering gallery effect. In domes or spaces with circular walls, sound waves are reflected efficiently and remain focused rather than quickly dissipating. As a result, a whisper can travel across the room and be heard several meters away with unexpected clarity.The most obvious example of this behavior is the Pantheon in Rome. Its massive dome and smooth interior surfaces allow sound to resonate and travel with remarkable consistency. Even small sounds can propagate through space, especially in quiet conditions.Roman theaters provide another insight into sound management. Designed for large audiences, these open-air structures used semi-circular layouts and tiered seating arrangements to display voices from the stage. Without any modern amplification, performers can still be heard clearly by spectators sitting at a distance. It reflects a practical understanding of how shape and structure affect sound.

Clarity of sound in these environments comes from a combination of architectural features. Stone and marble surfaces reflect sound rather than absorb it, allowing the waves to retain their strength. Curved shapes guide those waves on predictable paths, while enclosed interiors limit how quickly sound can spread. The smooth finish minimizes distortion, keeping sound clear while traveling. Together, these elements allow even quiet sounds to remain intelligible at great distances.

A legacy that still speaks

Ancient Roman builders focused on durability, symmetry, and scale, but their designs continue to exhibit complex acoustic behavior. In these places, the sound doesn’t just fade away. It reflects, travels and moves in the air, taking shape from stone and structure. A whisper can easily cross a room, giving the impression that the walls are listening, when in reality they are guiding the sound with quiet precision.

अयोध्या में सड़क सुरक्षा को बढ़ावा देने के लिए एक महत्वपूर्ण जागरूकता कार्यक्रम का आयोजन किया गया. यह कार्यक्रम गैलेंट इस्पात लिमिटेड द्वारा अयोध्या पुलिस के सहयोग से 22 अप्रैल 2026 को टेढ़ी बाजार चौक पर आयोजित किया गया था। कार्यक्रम का मुख्य उद्देश्य लोगों को यातायात नियमों के प्रति जागरूक करना और सड़क दुर्घटनाओं में कमी लाना था। इस दौरान कई पुलिस अधिकारी और कंपनी प्रतिनिधि मौजूद रहे. कार्यक्रम में हेलमेट भी बांटे गए ताकि लोगों को सुरक्षा के प्रति जागरूक किया जा सके.

मुख्य अतिथि ने दिया सुरक्षा का संदेश
कार्यक्रम में पुलिस अधीक्षक (यातायात) एपी सिंह मुख्य अतिथि के रूप में मौजूद रहे. अपने संबोधन में उन्होंने कहा कि सड़क सुरक्षा हम सभी की जिम्मेदारी है. उन्होंने लोगों से यातायात नियमों का पालन करने और हेलमेट, सीट बेल्ट जैसे सुरक्षा उपकरणों का नियमित उपयोग करने की अपील की। उन्होंने गैलेंट ग्रुप के इस प्रयास की सराहना भी की।

विशिष्ट अतिथियों ने भी जागरूक किया
कार्यक्रम में क्षेत्राधिकारी (यातायात) मयंक मिश्रा, प्रभारी निरीक्षक यातायात अजय कुमार यादव भी मौजूद रहे। उन्होंने लोगों से सुरक्षित वाहन चलाने, हेलमेट और सीट बेल्ट का प्रयोग करने तथा निर्धारित स्थानों पर वाहन पार्क करने की अपील की। उन्होंने कानून-व्यवस्था बनाये रखने में जनता के सहयोग की भी उम्मीद जतायी.

गैलेंट ग्रुप ने निभाई सामाजिक जिम्मेदारी
गैलेंट ग्रुप के मुख्य विपणन अधिकारी प्रखर अग्रवाल ने सभी अतिथियों का स्वागत करते हुए कहा कि कंपनी सड़क सुरक्षा के प्रति जागरूकता फैलाने के लिए लगातार प्रयास कर रही है। कंपनी के जनसंपर्क प्रबंधक दीपक शर्मा ने बताया कि राष्ट्रीय सुरक्षा सप्ताह के तहत 5 मार्च से विभिन्न कार्यक्रम आयोजित किये जा रहे हैं. 17 मार्च को गोरखपुर में भी हेलमेट बांटे गए.

हेलमेट वितरण एवं सहायता टीम की भूमिका
इस कार्यक्रम में यातायात पुलिस कर्मियों और सैकड़ों नागरिकों को “सड़क सुरक्षा के असली नायक” के रूप में हेलमेट वितरित किये गये। कार्यक्रम को सफल बनाने में यातायात उपनिरीक्षक दिलीप कुमार दुबे, उपनिरीक्षक विनय कुमार सहित अयोध्या यातायात पुलिस एवं गैलेंट टीम के कई सदस्यों का सहयोग रहा।

पोखरी तहसील के अंतर्गत ग्राम पंचायत रौता में 26 अप्रैल से श्रीमद्भागवत कथा का आयोजन किया जा रहा है। इसके लिए खड़ापाड़ा तोक में मंच और पंडाल तैयार किया जा रहा है। शुक्रवार को गांव के युवा मंच तैयार करने में जुटे थे. सुबह करीब दस बजे गुलदार अचानक झाड़ी से निकला और शिशुपाल सिंह के बेटे मोहित सिंह (29) पर हमला कर दिया। इससे वहां अफरा-तफरी मच गयी. मोहित के हाथ में लाठी थी, उसने साहस दिखाया और बचाव के लिए गुलदार से भिड़ गया।

मोहित ने युवक पर डंडे से हमला कर दिया और जब दूसरे युवक ने शोर मचाया तो गुलदार वहां से भाग गया। लेकिन मोहित के हाथ, पैर, पीठ और पेट पर पंजे और नाखूनों के गहरे घाव हैं। ग्रामीणों ने घायल अवस्था में मोहित को रौटा प्राथमिक स्वास्थ्य केंद्र पहुंचाया। डॉक्टर विरजू ने बताया कि युवक की हालत खतरे से बाहर है.

Chamoli News: समारोह में नहीं बांटा गया जूस, महिलाओं ने रातभर किया जागरण

Iran has denied any plans for direct talks with the United States in Islamabad, even as both sides have increased diplomatic activity in Pakistan. Tehran has insisted that its position will be communicated indirectly through Pakistani interlocutors.Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baqaei confirmed Tehran’s stance that no meeting was scheduled between Iranian and US officials during the ongoing engagements in Islamabad, where mediation efforts are underway.Posting on Twitter, Bakayei said, “We have arrived in Islamabad, Pakistan for an official visit. FM Araghchi will be meeting with Pakistani high-level officials in coordination with the ongoing mediation and good offices to end the aggressive war imposed by the US and restore peace in our region. No meeting is planned between Iran and the US, Iran’s comments will be conveyed to Pakistan.”The statement came as Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in the Pakistani capital for high-level discussions with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Army Chief General Syed Asim Munir.Earlier in the day, announcing his visit to Pakistan, Araghchi said his visit was a “timely visit” for “coordination with partners on bilateral matters and consultations on regional developments”. Concluding his statement, he commented, “Our neighbors are our priority.”

US envoy to Pakistan; Vance on standby

US President Donald Trump has sent special envoy Steve Witkoff and adviser Jared Kushner to Islamabad, with US officials indicating they will hold talks with Iranian representatives through mediation channels.A US logistics and security team is already on the ground to support the talks.The White House has suggested the possibility of further escalation in talks by keeping US Vice President JD Vance on standby.Press Secretary Carolyn Leavitt said Vance could travel to Pakistan “if we feel it is a necessary use of his time,” adding that Washington “has certainly seen some progress from the Iranian side over the last few days.”However, Iranian media have strongly disputed US claims of direct involvement. Iranian news agency Tasnim reported that Iran has not made any requests to the Americans to negotiate, and on the contrary, it has completely rejected the Americans’ requests for negotiations because of its arrogance until this moment.The report further stated that “there is no decision to negotiate with the United States ‘at the present time and under the prevailing circumstances’ due to the United States’ excesses.”

Trump says America is dealing with ‘the people in charge’

Even though the two sides publicly differ, Trump has signaled optimism about the direction of the negotiations.“They are making an offer and we have to see,” he said in an interview with Reuters, adding that US officials are now “dealing with the people who are in charge” in Tehran.He also acknowledged uncertainty about Iran’s leadership structure, saying, “They are delaying it because they – we don’t know who to deal with. They know who the leader is in this country. We don’t know who the leader is in Iran.”

As soon as Messi took control of UE Cornellà, he joined Ronaldo in rival roles as club owners in Spanish football. (Image via Getty)

At a time when most players are years past retirement and have taken up coaching or pundits, the 41-year-old Cristiano Ronaldo Choosing his final act carefully, he still has three clear goals on his agenda. The Portugal forward is expected to make his sixth appearance at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which he has hinted will be his last, ending his career with a final bid for legacy, numbers and something more personal.

The missing piece: a World Cup title

The most obvious goal is also the one that defined the final chapter of his international career. ronaldo Despite playing in five editions between 2006 and 2022, making 22 appearances and scoring eight goals, the club has never won the World Cup. His best performance was fourth place in 2006. Winning the World Cup is the biggest honor missing from their record, and it’s also an honor already achieved Lionel Messi. This comparison has been made between the two players for years, and remains a centerpiece of how their careers are measured. Portugal are not traditionally among the favourites, and have historically only reached the semi-finals twice, in 1966 and 2006. However, their European Championship win in 2016 serves as a reminder that they can compete beyond expectations. Despite a minor hamstring injury and a previous red-card suspension in March 2026, which was later overturned, Portugal coach Roberto Martínez considers Ronaldo an important part of the team going into the tournament.

1,000 race career goals

As well as international ambitions, Ronaldo is also closing in on a statistical milestone rarely seen in football history. He scored his 969th career goal on 19 April 2026 during Al Nassr FC’s 4–0 win over Al Wasl FC in the AFC. Champions League 2nd quarter-final, found the net in the 11th minute. This leaves him within reach of the 1,000-goal mark, a figure that has become an obvious personal goal.Messi, who currently has 905 goals, is also within striking distance, although the approach looks different. While Ronaldo is moving towards the milestone, Messi has shown less urgency, even giving up chances, including allowing Nicolas Otamendi to take a penalty so he could mark his farewell moment with the national team, a gesture that shows he is not chasing numbers in the same way. The contradiction is not one of ability but of intention. Ronaldo’s goal of 1,000 has become part of his closing narrative, a goal he is actively pursuing rather than something that can happen along the way.Also read: Can Ronaldo play with his son at Al-Nassr next season? Reports say the club are accelerating plans after the 16th birthday

A different kind of milestone: playing with Cristiano Jr.

The third objective is less traditional but equally important to Ronaldo. There is now a real possibility he could share the pitch with his son Cristiano Ronaldo Jr at senior level. The idea has been strengthened following reports that Al Nassr are considering promoting Ronaldo’s eldest son to the first team. Cristiano Jr. will turn 16 in June, and although the move will still depend on development and timing, the possibility is no longer distant. If that happens, it would put Ronaldo in a rare category of athletes who have competed with their children at the highest level. The most frequent comparisons are to LeBron James and Bronny James, who have reached similar milestones in the NBA. In football, such instances are extremely rare, especially at top-flight level, which is why this goal has a different kind of significance. It is not tied to trophies or records, but to a moment that will stand on its own in the history of the game.

Current form and final expansion

Ronaldo’s form shows that these goals are not purely symbolic. Even at the age of 41, he continues to influence games and make decisive contributions for Al Nassr, maintaining a level that keeps him relevant at club level and internationally. His current deal with the Saudi club runs until 2027, having signed a record-breaking extension that will keep him there for a 42nd year, with reports earning him around €200 million per season, plus performance bonuses and commercial add-ons linked to goals and success.On the international front, he remains central to Portugal’s plans for 2026 FIFA World Cup in June, in what is expected to be the final chapter of his international career. He has been instrumental in qualifying and leadership within the team, guiding the younger generation while still leading the attack as they prepare for their last major tournament together.

New Delhi: Opposition MPs in the Rajya Sabha on Friday submitted a fresh notice to the Secretary General, demanding a motion to remove Gyanesh Kumar from the post of Chief Election Commissioner on the grounds of “proven misconduct”.Earlier this month, notices submitted by opposition MPs in both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha were rejected by the Speaker and the Chairman respectively. In its latest notice, the opposition has made nine new allegations against Kumar.According to Congress spokesperson Jairam Ramesh, a resolution has been sought “on the basis of proven misconduct” – an example of this being the “straight talk” social media post by the Election Commission after the meeting with the TMC delegation on April 8. The meeting ended in a heated exchange, with TMC leaders saying the CEC told them to “get lost”, and the Election Commission accusing them of shouting.Ramesh said, “There are now nine specific allegations against the CEC, which have been recorded in great detail and cannot be easily denied or dismissed. His continuance in office is an attack on the Constitution. It is extremely disgraceful that the man continues to hold office to follow the orders of the Prime Minister and the Home Minister.”The resolution has been signed by MPs from Congress, TMC, DMK, SP, RJD, CPI, CPM, NCP (SP), Shiv Sena (UBT), JMM, IUML, NC and AAP.Under the fresh charges, the opposition has accused Kumar of “continuing partisan bias in implementing the Model Code of Conduct”, alleging that the Election Commission failed to act on complaints against PM Narendra Modi’s address to the nation on April 18 over the defeated Constitution Amendment Bill related to women’s reservation amid the assembly elections. It added that the CEC has not issued any show cause notice, any advisory and any public response on any complaint made in this regard. Other allegations include “administrative lapses evidencing institutional closeness with the governing party” and “conduct unbecoming a constitutional functionary”. The list of allegations also includes large-scale disenfranchisement in West Bengal including deletion of names of about 91 lakh voters and judicial disenfranchisement of about 34 lakh voters.

अयोध्या में समाज सेवा का एक प्रेरक उदाहरण सामने आया, जहां सावन कृपाल आध्यात्मिक मिशन के तत्वावधान में रक्तदान शिविर का आयोजन किया गया. यह शिविर रामनगर कॉलोनी स्थित संत नवल राम दरबार में आयोजित किया गया, जिसमें बड़ी संख्या में युवाओं ने भाग लिया. शिविर का मुख्य उद्देश्य जरूरतमंद मरीजों को समय पर रक्त उपलब्ध कराना था। इस कार्यक्रम में 25 लोगों ने पंजीकरण कराया, जिनमें से 18 लोगों ने स्वेच्छा से रक्तदान कर मानवता की मिसाल कायम की. इस आयोजन से समाज में सेवा और सहयोग की भावना को बल मिला।

रक्तदान शिविर में दिखा युवाओं का उत्साह
रक्तदान शिविर में युवाओं ने उत्साहपूर्वक भाग लिया। कुल 25 लोगों ने अपना नाम दर्ज कराया, जिनमें से 18 लोगों ने सफलतापूर्वक रक्तदान किया। रक्तदान करने वालों में रोहित मखीजा, सूरज कुमार, हर्षित सोनी, तिलकराम, राजन वर्मा, हर्षित पटेल, सुभाष चादनी, गौरव मंदानी, जगदीश मखीजा, अमित गोस्वामी, कुलदीप हासानी, कमल रावलानी, आकाश हिमनानी, वरुण टेकचादनी और श्रीमती नेहा अमलानी शामिल हैं।

पहली बार रक्तदान कर प्रेरणा बने युवा
इस शिविर की खास बात यह रही कि यश चांदनी ने 18 वर्ष की आयु पूरी करने के बाद अपने जीवन में पहली बार रक्तदान किया। उनका यह कदम अन्य युवाओं के लिए प्रेरणादायक बन गया. उन्होंने दिखाया कि कम उम्र में भी समाज में बड़ा योगदान दिया जा सकता है।

आयोजन में साथियों की अहम भूमिका
इस कार्यक्रम के सफल आयोजन में समाज सेवी विकास आहूजा की अहम भूमिका रही। इसके अलावा कमल रावलानी और कुलदीप हसनी ने भी विशेष सहयोग दिया. रक्तकोष विभाग ने भी पूरी तत्परता से इस शिविर को सफल बनाने में सहयोग किया।

जरूरतमंदों की मदद के प्रयास जारी रहेंगे
आयोजकों ने कहा कि इस तरह के सामाजिक कार्य भविष्य में भी लगातार किये जायेंगे। उनका उद्देश्य खून की कमी से जूझ रहे मरीजों को समय पर मदद पहुंचाना है। इस शिविर से समाज में जागरूकता एवं सहयोग की भावना को और अधिक बल मिला है।

Neha Pendse has opened up about a disturbing incident that happened to her in Mumbai and described it as the “scariest one second” of her life.In a conversation with Hotterfly, the actress recalled how the incident happened one morning when she was out for a walk.

‘He asked for directions… and then suddenly caught hold of me’

Neha told that a car stopped near them and a person sitting inside asked for directions. Since she couldn’t hear him clearly, she moved closer.“As soon as I went closer, he suddenly caught hold of me and before I could understand anything, he drove away,” she said. (As I went closer, he suddenly caught hold of me and before I could understand anything, he ran away with the car.)

‘I hit his car with my key fob’

Reacting immediately, Neha threw her car key remote at the vehicle.He recalled, “I had the keys to my Cruze car, it had a big block remote. I hit it hard on the car, and it hit the back screen.” (I had my car keys with a heavy remote block. I threw it hard at his car and it hit the back screen.)