Gracias El Clasico: Tovino Thomas and Nazriya Nazim launch the film titled ‘Gracias El Clasico’ on El Clasico match.
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actors Tovino Thomas And Nazariya Nazim surprised fans by unveiling the title of his new Malayalam film ‘Gracias El Clasico’ during the famous El Clasico football match between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid CF in Barcelona on Monday. The title was revealed with a fresh poster while both the actors were present at the stadium. He also shared the poster on social media.
About ‘Gracias el Clásico’
‘Gracias el Clásico’ is directed by Muhsin Parari and this is the first time Tovino and Nazriya are acting together in a film. The film also marks Tovino’s reunion with Muhsin after the hit film ‘Thallumala’. The script was written by Muhsin along with Zakaria Mohammed, best known for ‘Nigeria’s Sudanese’.The title launch of the film during a football match created a huge buzz as football is expected to play an important role in the story. Before the match, Tovino tagged Nazriya on social media, leading fans to speculate that a special announcement was coming soon.
More about the plot of ‘Gracias el Clásico’
Recently talking about the film, Tovino said that Gracias el Clasico is mainly a relationship drama related to family life. He said that the story talks about cousins, marriage, romance and the feelings that people face after moving beyond the normal “happily ever after” stage of a relationship.According to a report in India Today, Tovino said, “The film revolves around both the characters and the people around them.” He also shared that the film focuses on the married life of millennials and 90s kids. According to him, Malayalam cinema has not explored the subject in depth in recent times.
Technical team of ‘Gracias el Clásico’
The character of Nazriya is equally important in the film and the story revolves around both the lead characters and their families. The film’s cinematography is by Vishnu Thandassery, editing is by Bless Thomas and music is by Sushin Shyam.
Indian businessman in Portugal says he only hires Indians because Portuguese workers are ‘too expensive’
Asked if he only hired Indians, the man replied: “Yes.” He said the cost of Portuguese labor is higher and cited language as a barrier when dealing with local workers. When the interviewer asked the Indian man if the Portuguese were “lazy”, the man replied that they were not lazy, just expensive.The interviewer then asked if he liked working with Indians, to which the businessman replied in the affirmative. During the conversation, he also expressed satisfaction over the increasing Indian population in the city. The businessman said he is happy that Indian people are increasing in the village where he is working. When the interviewer asked the businessman how he would feel if a large number of Portuguese people moved to India and started living there, the man said he would not like it. He said that he would not want Portuguese people to be a “majority” in his town in India.The clip went viral on social media and was even shared by influencer Mario Nawfal. There has always been debate about immigration, labor costs and integration among Indians working abroad. Social media users commented that these practices were discriminatory towards Portuguese workers and that the statements made by the Indian businessman were hypocritical.Moreover, in the US, ‘America First’ conservatives are already pushing for strict immigration rules so that Indians do not “replace” Americans in their country. Many right-wing influencers and Republican politicians have called for amendments to the visa system so that foreigners cannot find “loopholes” in the program.Many Indians have businesses in wealthy countries like the US, UK, Canada, Germany and Australia. In some cases, employers in these countries prefer to hire Indian workers because they are willing to work at lower wages than native workers.
Another blow to AAP: Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann’s cousin Gyan Singh Mann joins BJP before elections. india news
New Delhi: The Aam Aadmi Party suffered another blow on Monday when its key strategist and critic Gyan Singh Mann joined the Bharatiya Janata Party. comes as a trick Punjab Voting is scheduled for civic polls later this month and state assembly elections next year.Gyan, who is also Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann’s cousin, joined BJP In the presence of Haryana Chief Minister Naib Singh Saini and Punjab BJP President Sunil Jakhar.Gyan was a vocal critic of the AAP government and openly questioned many of its decisions and policies. Last year, he had criticized the controversial Land Pooling Policy 2025 of the AAP government.This comes when AAP is facing a major crisis in the Rajya Sabha after 7 out of 10 of its MPs, including Raghav Chadha and Sandeep Pathak, decided to merge with the BJP.BJP is trying to make inroads in Punjab as the saffron party has not yet formed a government in the state. AAP has accused the party of running “Operation Lotus” as apprehensions remain over the possibility of more leaders switching sides.
‘Dhurandhar’ actor Gaurav Gera defends Ranveer Singh amid rumors of having five vanity vans on set, Farah Khan says he should have two more: ‘I haven’t seen’ hindi movie news
Amidst the success of ‘Dhurandhar’ and ‘Dhurandhar 2’, Ranveer Singh Recently he came into limelight over reports claiming that he had asked for multiple vanity vans on the sets. Aditya Dhar Directing. However, his co-star Gaurav Gera Now he has quashed the rumors by sharing his experience of working with the actor.Film producer-choreographer farah khan Recently visited Gaurav’s Mumbai home with his cook Dilip for one of his vlogs. During the conversation, Gaurav talked about his acting journey, comedy career, his role in ‘Dhurandhar’ and his equation with Ranveer Singh. During the conversation, Farah mentioned a funny behind-the-scenes moment from the film involving Ranveer. Recalling the incident, Gaurav shared that Ranveer playfully imitated his famous ‘Chhutki’ character during a script-reading session.“We were sitting to study Dhurandhar, this continued for a long time. In between, Ranveer took a break to go to the toilet. I had a beard at that time. He came behind me and said teasingly in the same voice, ‘Chutki, will you go to the washroom?’ He’s a lot of fun, quite a badass. She is amazing.”Farah then jokingly commented on the actor’s alleged vanity van demands and said, “What a talent. 5 more vans, give it to him, after Dhurandhar.”However, Gaurav immediately dismissed the speculations and clarified, “I haven’t seen so many vans.” Farrah laughed and replied, “If he wants it, give it to him.”Rumors of Ranveer allegedly asking for three vanity vans during shoots had surfaced last year, with some fans crediting the swindler as evidence. However, the actor’s team had denied those claims at the time.The growing ambient culture of Bollywood was also discussed in the conversation. Filmmaker Sanjay Gupta had previously spoken about the issue during a podcast with Cyrus Broacha. He said, “I know some actors who have six make-up vans. It’s mandatory. The first van is his personal space. It’s real; I’m very serious. Wahan sab nanga baithte hain (Sir sits naked in that van). Then, next to that is Sahab’s second van, Wahan pe saab make-up aur baal karte hain (There, Sir does his make-up and hair). Next to it is the van where Saheb holds meetings. Listen to me. There is a fourth van, which houses his gym. There sir works out. I said ok. You have to keep one thing in mind; A workout van means that he will bring his trainer, his assistant, the driver of the van and the maintenance person of the van. There are six people for one van. Then, makeup and hair and stylists have their own assistants.Apart from the candid chat, Farrah also got a tour of Gaurav’s beautiful home, which featured a minimalist white aesthetic, neutral interiors and indoor plants. Later all three went to the kitchen together to prepare ladyfinger fry and stuffed potatoes and brinjals.At the end of the vlog, Farah amusingly revealed that her cook Dilip initially didn’t know much about cooking, so she used to send him to celebrities’ houses. boney kapoor And Anil Kapoor Observing and learning recipes.
IPL 2026 | ‘You die from those cramps’: Fans angry over former CSK star’s comments on Krunal Pandya cricket news
New Delhi: Royal Challengers Bangalore all-rounder Krunal Pandya was struggling with cramps on the hard surface at Raipur, where stroke-making remained challenging during the thrilling IPL 2026 clash. Mumbai Indians In Raipur. Krunal gave a tense target to RCB by playing a struggling inning of 73 runs, while wickets kept falling at the other end. Battling cramp in the latter half of his innings, the left-hander combined resilience with calculated aggression to keep RCB alive, before Bhuvneshwar Kumar completed the tense target with a six in the final over.His innings was appreciated by many fans, cricketers and even former cricketers.
But former batsman of Chennai Super Kings and India Subramaniam Badrinath He caught attention with a comment he made during the RCB vs MI match.During the game, when Krunal was struggling in pain due to cramps and falling to the ground holding his leg, Badrinath joked that he might have thought about “letting him die”.“Look there, he already had a leg cramp… It’s like the opposition said, ‘Hey, you die from that cramp!’ – But still, it’s okay (Rickleton helped him),” Badrinath said, watching Krunal collapse due to convulsions.Badrinath’s commentary during the match did not go down well with the fans and the former cricketer faced criticism on social media.After RCB’s victory, Krunal also spoke to the broadcasters.“Obviously, the cramps afterward were very, very painful. I mean, it started with the calves, hamstrings, glutes, and both legs. I was getting cramps,” Krunal said after the game. “But again, I was very clear that I am not going to drop out. I will fight that pain, and I will make sure that I contribute whatever I can to the team.”“At the same time, it was a very important game for us. Especially at the back end of the tournament, every game matters,” he said.“So it was very clear that I was going to fight through that pain and make sure that I contributed in whatever way and in whatever way I could.”When Krunal was asked how he managed to continue despite severe cramps, he said it came down to mindset and his ability to stay focused in pressure situations.“I mean, sheer willpower, I would say,” he said. He said, “Again, if you look at how I have played my cricket over time, I have always played without giving up, and I always cherish those difficult situations. It was that strong will and courage that I did not want to give up.”
Hantavirus: Hantavirus scare: British passengers quarantined from virus-hit cruise ship for 45 days
Hantavirus scare on cruise ship
Twenty British nationals evacuated from the virus-hit cruise ship MV Hondius have begun quarantine at a specialist isolation facility in Britain after being flown off Teneriffe amid fears of a ship-linked hantavirus outbreak.According to a BBC report, the passengers arrived at Manchester Airport on Sunday on a chartered Titan Airways flight before being transferred to Arrow Park Hospital in Merseyside.Health officials said all those evacuated are currently “healthy and symptom-free”, but they will remain under observation for 72 hours before undergoing 42 days of self-isolation at home.
WHO has confirmed deaths linked to the outbreak
The pandemic has already killed three people on a Dutch cruise ship. The World Health Organization (WHO) has confirmed hantavirus infection in six people, including two British citizens, who are currently undergoing treatment in the Netherlands and South Africa.The Andes strain of hantavirus – one of the few types capable of spreading from person to person – was identified among some passengers on the plane, officials said.The MV Hondias was carrying about 150 passengers and crew from 28 countries when it departed Ushuaia, Argentina, on April 1.
Evacuated passengers were tested before boarding the plane
The 20 Britons brought back to the UK were tested for hantavirus before boarding the evacuation flight from Tenerife South Airport. Along with him, a German national living in the UK and a Japanese traveler were also shifted to Arrowe Park Hospital.Professor Robin May, chief scientific officer at the UK Health Protection Agency (UKHSA), said officials may revise the isolation timeline in the coming days based on scientific assessments.“We will be supporting them very closely, not only with the trial, but obviously with the enormous emotional upheaval this is causing,” he said.Health officials have also started contact tracing of persons who may have come in contact with the evacuated passengers.
Emotional support, dedicated isolation flats arranged
Janelle Holmes, chief executive of Wirral University Teaching Hospital Trust, said travelers will stay in self-contained accommodation units equipped with phones and essential supplies.Holmes said, “What we’ve learned from past experience is that they will be completely shattered. They’re probably quite traumatized by the whole experience.”An expert medical team will remain on site during the entire quarantine period. Any passengers who develop symptoms will be transferred to the Tropical and Infectious Diseases Unit at Royal Liverpool University Hospital.Officials clarified that the hospital is functioning normally and there is no threat to other patients, visitors or staff.
Cases emerge among other nationalities
The outbreak has also affected travelers from many other countries.French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu said a French traveler began showing symptoms while returning from Tenerife to Paris.Meanwhile, US health officials said that among the 17 Americans being evacuated, one person developed mild symptoms, while another tested positive in a mild PCR test for the Andes strain.There are also two suspected cases linked to the ship, including a British man who is currently isolated on the remote Atlantic island of Tristan da Cunha. The UK military has deployed six paratroopers and two medics to assist local health workers there.
The ship will undergo disinfection in Rotterdam
While most of the passengers disembarked the ship on Sunday to return home, about 30 crew members, a Dutch nurse and the body of a deceased passenger remain on board.WHO said the ship will now sail to Rotterdam, the Netherlands, where it will undergo full disinfection procedures.
‘Insulting Hinduism, targeting Gen Z women’: NCW on TCS Nashik sexual harassment case | india news
New Delhi: The National Commission for Women (NCW) on Monday released a detailed report on the alleged sexual harassment case at TCS Nashik, flagging major violations of the POSH Act and describing the workplace as “deeply toxic”.The report said young and vulnerable employees, particularly Gen Z women, were often subjected to sexual and religious harassment by the accused, while the organization allegedly failed to provide an effective redress and protection mechanism.“The workplace environment has become extremely disturbing and toxic due to widespread sexual harassment and abuse of authority at the workplace. The accused persons had gained effective control over TCS, Nashik. They used to target young and vulnerable girls and harass them sexually, emotionally and mentally. “The complainants were actually subjected to sexual harassment and attempted molestation at the hands of the accused persons,” the report said.The main accused was taken into police custody last week. He is being produced in Nashik Road Court.The report described the accused targeting the victims’ religion as well as “mythology, beliefs, traditions and practices and humiliating the girls by telling them that Islam is a far better religion than Hinduism.”“The accused intimidated the female employees by denigrating Hindu mythology, beliefs, traditions and practices and tried to convince the girls that Islam was a far superior religion to Hinduism. The accused engaged in belittling and belittling the faith in Hinduism and created a coercive environment by repeatedly making anti-religious comments to the female employees,” the report said.“Many victims noted that younger employees (Generation Z) were particularly susceptible to being influenced by such anti-religious discourse. Security failures It was observed that CCTVs were installed although they were non-functional.”The report found that the POSH mechanism in the Nashik unit was largely ineffective and non-functional, with serious lapses in compliance and implementation, making it even more difficult for victims to file complaints.It added that no member of POSH had ever visited or inspected the Nashik office to assess compliance. The workplace lacked basic mandatory requirements under the Act, including display boards, posters, or notices informing employees about POSH provisions, details of IC members, or penalties for non-compliance under Section 19.“The Committee was shocked at the insensitivity displayed by the members of the POSH Committee/IC Committee of TCS. They had completely failed to comply with the mandate of Section 19(c) of the POSH Act. There was no expression of sympathy or empathy for the women employees at TCS Nashik. It is clear that this inaction on the part of the organization was not only a lack of compliance but also a lack of governance,” the report said.The report has been submitted to Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis.
Kerala Chief Minister: BJP ‘divided’ over appointing KC Venugopal as Kerala Chief Minister; Rajiv Chandrashekhar trolled Congress. india news
Kerala.This came even as the UDF alliance swept the assembly elections, yet the Congress remained mired in bitter internal feuding for days after the results were declared. The impasse makes Kerala the only state among the four that held assembly elections this year without a chief minister.Responding to a user onA post shared by a netizen said, “Ridiculously tight fight between Kerala BJP and National BJP. Kerala BJP wants KC Venugopal in Kerala, National BJP wants KC Venugopal in Delhi.”Quoting the post, Chandrashekhar wrote, ‘My response – I will neither confirm nor deny that this is true.’ The exchange immediately attracted attention online as the Congress leadership in Kerala continues to struggle to build a consensus on its chief ministerial candidate despite the UDF securing 102 seats in the 140-member Kerala Assembly earlier this month.Three senior Congress leaders have emerged as frontrunners for the post: Congress general secretary KC Venugopal, leader of opposition VD Satheesan and senior leader Ramesh Chennithala. The leadership race has triggered intense lobbying within the party, with supporters from all three camps engaged in poster campaigns, public messaging and online battles.While Satheesan and Chennithala contested the assembly elections, Venugopal, who is currently a Member of Parliament and a key figure in the Congress high command, has also emerged as a serious contender, turning the race into a triangular fight.According to Congress sources, it is believed that most of the MLAs are supporting Venugopal. However, Satheesan enjoys significant support among party workers, while Chennithala already remains in contention after being seen as a strong chief ministerial prospect in the 2021 assembly elections.Even as the three leaders have publicly appealed to supporters to avoid factionalism and public displays of strength, the power struggle within the Congress continues, delaying the announcement of Kerala’s next chief minister while other states, which went to polls earlier this month, have already installed their governments.
Philippine House impeaches Vice President Sara Duterte amid corruption allegations. world News
The Philippine House voted to impeach Vice President Sara Duterte for the second time (Image credit: AP)
An overwhelming majority of the Philippine House of Representatives voted Monday to impeach Vice President Sara Duterte on charges of graft, corruption, bribery, misuse of state funds and alleged assassination threats against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., throwing her declared 2028 presidential run into doubt.The House, dominated by Marcos’s allies, voted 255-26 with nine abstentions to send the impeachment complaints to the Senate, which will convene as a tribunal for his trial. Under a guilty verdict, Duterte would be removed from office and barred from holding elected office for life.The vice president, the daughter of former President Rodrigo Duterte, has generally denied any wrongdoing without addressing the criminal allegations in detail.
Duterte’s ally elected Senate president minutes before voting
In a significant development, minutes before the House votes, the Senate elected Senator Alan Peter Cayetano, a longtime ally of Vice President Duterte, as its new president. Cayetano, who served as foreign secretary under former President Rodrigo Duterte, replaced Vicente Sotto III after a 13-9 vote with two abstentions.Changes in Senate leadership could play a significant role in the outcome of the impeachment trial. Cayetano denied any connection between his election and the House vote.“If you’re saying the change in leadership was caused by impeachment, I don’t blame you. It wasn’t,” he said shortly after the Senate vote.
what happens next
One of the most serious allegations in the complaint involves more than $110 million in private bank transactions flagged by the anti-money laundering agency.House member Terry Ridon, one of the lead complainants, said in a statement, “The scale of these transactions cannot be reasonably explained by the legitimate income, declared assets, or businesses and professional activities attributed to the couple.”The articles of impeachment also accuse Duterte of making alleged assassination threats against Marcos, his wife Liza Araneta and former House Speaker Martin Romualdez.Under the Philippine Constitution, impeachment leads to a trial in the Senate, where a two-thirds majority vote is required to convict and remove him from office. A guilty verdict would disqualify him from holding any government office.The previous impeachment motion against Duterte was passed by the House in 2025 with 215 votes, but was later struck down by the Supreme Court due to constitutional technicalities.Duterte and Marcos ran as a ticket in the 2022 elections, but their political alliance later fell apart, leading to acrimony. Duterte has already declared his intention to run for president in 2028.On May 7, Duterte said that whatever the outcome of the impeachment would be “written by God.”“Based on our earlier discussion with former President Duterte, everything that happens in a person’s life is written by God. So, if I am impeached, that is written by God. If I am not impeached, see you tomorrow,” he told supporters after meeting his father in The Hague.
Tamil Nadu Elections: AIADMK on the verge of collapse? Revolt against EPS after defeat in Tamil Nadu elections. india news
New Delhi: The AIADMKDravid was once the undisputed pole of politics Tamil NaduThere are clear signs of tension after the disappointing performance in the 2026 assembly elections. Just days after the party was reduced to 47 seats in the 234-member assembly, internal divisions have come out into the open, exposing disagreements over leadership, strategy and even whether the party should support the ruling Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam (TVK) led by Chief Minister C Joseph. Victory.The emerging cracks became visible on the very first day of the new assembly. In a departure from the long-established AIADMK convention, the party’s newly elected MLAs arrived at the Assembly in two separate groups for the swearing-in ceremony on Monday.One faction, including former ministers KP Munusamy and Thalavai N Sundaram, was with AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami (EPS). News agency PTI reported that another camp led by former minister SP Velumani arrived separately along with former minister Dr C Vijayabaskar. Senior leader C Ve Shanmugam, who has emerged as the focal point of dissent within the party, also did not reach out to the EPS camp.Normally, AIADMK MLAs enter the Assembly together as a display of unity and organizational discipline – this tradition was developed during the era of MG Ramachandran and later J Jayalalitha. Therefore, the recent scenes were interpreted by many in Tamil Nadu political circles as more than symbolic, indicating that the AIADMK was struggling to maintain internal cohesion after a severe electoral setback.In the April 23 elections, AIADMK contested 167 seats, but managed to win only 47 seats, slipping further from its dominant position in state politics. AIADMK’s vote share also declined from 33.5% in 2021 to 21.21% in the 2026 elections.The result not only deprived the party of power, but also caused it to lose major opposition status in the assembly – with many within the organization reviling the EPS leadership for this.In the days following the election, several closed-door meetings were held within the party. According to AIADMK sources, those meetings revealed deep disagreements over the future course of the party.A section strongly opposed any move to support Vijay’s TVK government, arguing that supporting a rival regional power would further weaken the AIADMK’s independent identity. However, another faction favored supporting TVK from outside, believing that cooperation with Vijay could help the party maintain political relevance and prevent a further decline in its support base.The division has also intensified demands for a change of leadership.Some MLAs reportedly demanded EPS to step down as party chief, arguing that the AIADMK had faced repeated electoral setbacks under Jayalalithaa’s leadership since her death. Several senior leaders, including Velumani and Shanmugam, did not attend meetings called by the EPS after the results, leading to speculation that an organized rebellion was underway.Former AIADMK leader KC Palanisamy openly claimed that there has been a “clear split” in the party and urged EPS to “voluntarily step down” in order to re-unite the organization before the next election cycle.The discontent appears to stem not only from the latest defeat, but also from a larger existential concern within the AIADMK. Since Jayalalithaa’s death in 2016, the party has been struggling to project a unique commanding figure capable of holding together its powerful regional satraps and caste-based support factions. EPS emerged as the dominant leader after a long internal battle between O Panneerselvam and the Sasikala faction, but critics within the party say he has failed to revive the AIADMK electorally.The rise of Vijay’s TVK has deepened that crisis. For decades, Tamil Nadu politics revolved around the DMK-AIADMK binary. The emergence of TVK as the ruling party has disrupted that structure, leaving AIADMK leaders divided over whether confrontation or accommodation offers a better path to survival.According to party insiders, Shanmugam and Velumani had mooted the idea of supporting TVK immediately after the election decision. EPS reportedly initially rejected the proposal, leading to resentment among senior leaders who believed that the AIADMK needed to quickly adapt to the changed political landscape.Sources said some sections of the rebel camp also sought communication channels with TVK leaders. An AIADMK leader claimed that Shanmugam approached TVK general secretary N Anand to express his willingness among some MLAs to support the Vijay government.However, TVK’s response reportedly made the matter more complicated. According to AIADMK sources, Vijay was unwilling to accept only outside support from AIADMK MLAs while maintaining his party identity. Instead, he is said to have insisted that any MLA wishing to support TVK should resign and seek re-election under TVK’s ‘whistle’ symbol.That proposal appears to have worried many AIADMK MLAs. While some are reportedly ready for strategic cooperation with the TVK, some are willing to resign and risk by-elections out of fear of backlash from their constituencies and uncertainty over their political future.Even as rumors of rebellion gained momentum, AIADMK leaders publicly attempted damage control.Party MLA Esakki Subaya dismissed reports of a crisis and insisted that the AIADMK would remain united and intact. “Everything is going well within the party. No one can break the party,” he told reporters outside the assembly.He denied claims of widespread discontent and labeled reports of the split as “false news”, while also dismissing questions about a possible leadership change.Nevertheless, political observers believe that such public claims are common in Tamil Nadu politics at moments of internal churning. He argues that the more obvious development lies in the leaders’ apparent isolation, parallel meetings and coordinated absence from EPS-led events.Political analyst Satyalay Ramakrishnan told news agency PTI that the situation remains volatile and can still be resolved if senior leaders prioritize unity. “I think the party is united till now because all the AIADMK MLAs were sitting together in the assembly,” he said. “Senior leaders of AIADMK should ensure that there is no division in the party.”Still, the challenge before AIADMK is big. Beyond immediate leadership questions, the party faces a deeper ideological and structural dilemma: how to redefine itself in the post-Jayalalitha era, where a new political force has captured the public imagination.The coming weeks may prove decisive for EPS. If he manages to retain the loyalty of most MLAs, he may avoid this latest bout of discontent. But if more MLAs move towards the Velumani-Shanmugam camp, there could be another internal rift in the AIADMK since Jayalalitha’s death.