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‘Shrimad Bhagavatam’ Anchors Sagar Pictures Entertainment’s Global Push, Indian Studio Confirms (EXCLUSIVE)
Sagar Pictures Entertainment (SPE), the Mumbai-based studio behind Indian TV and film adaptations of ancient epics, has confirmed it is launching a global studio business. The move sees the firm expand beyond film and television production into an intellectual property-led strategy covering gaming, music, consumer products and theme parks, positioning it as a broader entertainment…
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From hundreds to thousands: How India’s ‘cockroach’ protest movement has grown
A satirical protest group in India, the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), has rapidly grown from a small gathering into a mass movement, with thousands marching towards Delhi to demand reforms to the country’s education system. The group began as a joke and is not a genuine political party, but its message has clearly struck a…
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Jeff Bezos and UK government invest in £2bn British startup CuspAI
Jeff Bezos and the UK government’s sovereign AI fund have invested in CuspAI, a Cambridge-based artificial intelligence startup that aims to become a “search engine for rare materials” to speed up scientific and industrial breakthroughs. The company wants to use AI to discover new materials that reduce reliance on rare metals such as iridium and…
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Dive into the songs Kamal. wishes he’d written in his exclusive playlist to accompany The Cover
NME has released an exclusive playlist from rising British singer Kamal. to accompany his feature on The Cover, the outlet’s weekly series spotlighting emerging music talent. Titled ‘Songs I Wish I Wrote’, the playlist gathers tracks by artists including Phoebe Bridgers, Frank Ocean and Norah Jones, chosen by Kamal. as songs he would have loved…
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Derryn Hinch’s ex-wife Jackie Weaver jokes about his long list of former lovers in heartfelt tribute at his state funeral
Australian broadcaster and politician Derryn Hinch was honoured with a state funeral in Melbourne, where his ex-wife Jackie Weaver delivered a warm and humorous tribute that referenced his numerous past relationships. The service brought together family, colleagues and public figures to celebrate the life of a broadcasting veteran who became known for his outspoken media…
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Auditors tell UK government to do the math before banking on £45B AI savings
The UK’s National Audit Office (NAO) has urged civil service leaders to properly assess how artificial intelligence will affect the size, shape and skills of the public sector workforce before assuming it will deliver the government’s projected £45 billion in annual savings. The watchdog says departments have yet to show how AI-driven efficiencies would translate…
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Stay or go – at 28, Rashford faces big Man Utd call
Marcus Rashford faces a decision about whether his long-term future lies at Manchester United, as he returns from a positive World Cup campaign with England to reflect on his club career at the age of 28. The forward, who spent last season on loan at Barcelona helping them win La Liga, remains contracted to United…
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Why are Ukraine’s military recruiters facing violence in their own country?
Ukraine is facing growing violent resistance to its military mobilisation efforts as the war with Russia drags into its fifth year, with recruitment officers increasingly targeted by frustrated or fearful citizens. Many men are reluctant to enlist due to fear of the front line and weariness over a conflict with no clear end in sight,…
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‘The Rest Is Football’ Returning To Netflix For Next Two Premier League Seasons
Netflix has renewed its daily football podcast series “The Rest Is Football”, committing to broadcast it for the next two Premier League seasons starting next month. The show, fronted by former BBC presenter Gary Lineker alongside ex-players Alan Shearer and Micah Richards, was Netflix’s first daily sports show and had been airing as a vodcast…
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Bitter Argentina players turn their backs to Spain’s World Cup trophy lift after violence marred winners’ celebrations – as lip-reader reveals what furious star said to winning captain Rodri during brawl
Argentina players reportedly turned their backs during Spain’s World Cup trophy lift after ugly scenes broke out between the two squads at the final whistle, capping a ill-tempered end to the tournament. The clash came moments after Spain beat Argentina 1-0 in extra time, with Ferran Torres scoring the winning goal to hand Luis de…