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Damascus Man Reopens Library Sealed Behind a Wall for 15 Years
A Syrian man returning to Damascus found a private library he had sealed inside his home 15 years earlier still intact, according to Yeni Şafak.
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Bollywood
Rani Mukerji Honoured With Raj Kapoor Special Contribution Award
Rani Mukerji has been honoured with the Raj Kapoor Special Contribution Award at the 2026 Maharashtra State Film Awards.
Sep 11, 2026 • 2 MIN READ
Bollywood
Bigg Boss 20 Premieres With Salman Khan, Riti Tiwari and a Fresh Season Hook
Salman Khan returned to host Bigg Boss 20 as the reality franchise launched its latest season on JioHotstar and Colors TV, with musician Riti Tiwari among the new faces entering the house.
Sep 7, 2026 • 2 MIN READ
AI & Technology
Cognizant Plans 1,500 U.S. Graduate Hires for the AI Era
Cognizant says it will hire 1,500 U.S. college graduates and build a 15,000-person workforce around new AI-era engineering and business roles.
Sep 7, 2026 • 2 MIN READ
Formula 1
Ajith Kumar’s Gladiators Trailer Gets a Big-Screen Premiere Across Tamil Nadu
Ajith Kumar’s racing documentary Gladiators received its first trailer screening in theatres across Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, giving the project a new promotional moment built around his motorsport career.
Sep 7, 2026 • 2 MIN READ
Bollywood
Mani Ratnam’s Untitled Vijay Sethupathi–Sai Pallavi Film Sets September 7 Title Reveal
Mani Ratnam’s untitled Tamil film with Vijay Sethupathi and Sai Pallavi will reveal its title on September 7 after a Kolkata-focused teaser.
Sep 7, 2026 • 2 MIN READ
Bollywood
Farah Khan Bids Farewell as Triplets Leave for Three US Campuses
Farah Khan shared an emotional Instagram farewell as her triplets began higher studies at Babson College, New York University and Emory University.
Sep 7, 2026 • 2 MIN READ
Latest
Compassion Across Borders: Sikhs of America Bring ‘Seva’ to Flood-Ravaged Nepal
Volunteers mobilized under the leadership of Dr. Jasdip Singh Jesse are delivering food and essential supplies to flood-affected communities, carrying the Sikh tradition of selfless service from the United States to Nepal.
Sep 6, 2026 • 2 MIN READ
Tollywood & South Indian Cinema
Mohanlal’s L367 Sets September 5 Reveal After Vishnu Mohan Tease
Mohanlal’s Malayalam project L367 has triggered fresh anticipation after director Vishnu Mohan teased a major September 5 announcement scheduled for 11:11 a.m.
Sep 5, 2026 • 2 MIN READ
Bollywood
Sanjay Leela Bhansali Wraps Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt and Vicky Kaushal’s Love & War
Sanjay Leela Bhansali has completed filming Love & War, moving the Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt and Vicky Kaushal drama into post-production ahead of its January 2027 release.
Sep 5, 2026 • 2 MIN READ
Entertainment
Heyy Babyy 2 Confirmed as Sajid Nadiadwala Announces Australia Shoot With Akshay Kumar Franchise
Sajid Nadiadwala has confirmed Heyy Babyy 2 as part of a three-film Australia production plan, reviving the Akshay Kumar-led comedy franchise nearly two decades after the original.
Sep 3, 2026 • 2 MIN READ
Television & Streaming
Street Fighter Trailer 2 Reawakens ’90s Arcade Nostalgia With a Wilder New Movie
The new Street Fighter trailer brings Ryu, Ken and Chun-Li back to the screen with a 1993 setting, a global tournament and a darker conspiracy.
Sep 3, 2026 • 2 MIN READ
Bollywood
Trisha, Radhika Sarathkumar and Aparna Balamurali Begin London Shoot for Raja Krishna Menon Horror Film
Trisha Krishnan, Radhika Sarathkumar and Aparna Balamurali have started filming an untitled Tamil psychological horror project in London.
Sep 3, 2026 • 2 MIN READ
Current Affairs
Iqra Aziz and Sonya Hussaiyn Demand Accountability After Mandi Bahauddin Child-Abuse Case
Iqra Aziz and Sonya Hussaiyn have condemned the alleged abuse of a nine-month-old girl in Mandi Bahauddin, shifting attention to child protection and accountability.
Sep 2, 2026 • 2 MIN READ
Entertainment
Dulquer Salmaan’s I’m Game Clears CBFC, Opens Advance Bookings Before September 3 Release
Dulquer Salmaan’s multilingual action film I’m Game has received a U/A 16+ certificate from the CBFC, with advance bookings now open.
Sep 2, 2026 • 2 MIN READ
Television & Streaming
Karthi and SJ Suryah Face Off in Sardar 2 Trailer Ahead of September 10 Release
The Sardar 2 trailer brings Karthi back in dual roles and introduces SJ Suryah’s Black Dagger ahead of the spy thriller’s September 10 release.
Sep 2, 2026 • 2 MIN READ
Entertainment
Haiwaan’s ‘Rangiyara’ Puts Saif Ali Khan at the Center of a Ferry-Borne Musical Introduction
Pritam’s newly released Haiwaan track gives Saif Ali Khan’s character a bright, music-led introduction before the Akshay Kumar thriller reaches cinemas.
Sep 1, 2026 • 2 MIN READ
Entertainment
Sonya Hussaiyn Celebrates Deemak Honour at Sunday Icon Awards With Tribute to Film Team
Sonya Hussaiyn marked a home-soil International Best Actor Achievement Award for Deemak by thanking the film’s cast, crew and family in a new post.
Sep 1, 2026 • 2 MIN READ
Community
Jashn-e-Pak America 2026 Welcomes Sajid Tarar and Jasdip Singh Jesse
Barsa Club USA’s annual celebration brought tent pegging, Pakistani culture and community life together in Groveport, Ohio. Hosted by Chaudhry Iftikhar Barsa, the gathering welcomed riders, families, civic leaders and distinguished guests for a vibrant celebration of heritage and tradition.
Aug 31, 2026 • 2 MIN READ
Tollywood & South Indian Cinema
Jiiva and Rajisha Vijayan’s Thagappan Wraps Filming in 40 Days, Targets December Release
The Tamil family drama Thagappan has completed its shoot, with Jiiva sharing the wrap video and producer Lark Studios keeping the film on course for December.
Aug 31, 2026 • 2 MIN READ
Bollywood
Rashmika Mandanna Reportedly Set to Play Carnatic Legend M.S. Subbulakshmi in New Biopic
Rashmika Mandanna is reportedly attached to portray M.S. Subbulakshmi in a biopic directed by Gowtam Tinnanuri, with a formal announcement expected in September.
Aug 31, 2026 • 2 MIN READ
Culture
Saudi Streetwear Brand 1886 Takes Its Riyadh Story to Selfridges London
Founded by Fahad Al Jomiah and Khalid Al Jammaz, 1886 is part of a Saudi takeover at Selfridges that puts homegrown fashion before a global luxury audience.
Aug 30, 2026 • 2 MIN READ
Culture
Frieze Abu Dhabi Sets Its Global Debut With 84 Galleries From 36 Countries
The first Frieze Abu Dhabi will bring 84 galleries to Saadiyat Island, positioning the emirate as a serious new node in the international art market.
Aug 28, 2026 • 2 MIN READ
UAE
Celebrity Chef Ishijyot Surri Opens a UAE Expansion Playbook With Cloud Kitchens
Indian chef Ishijyot Surri and investor Sameer Musale are establishing Maison Management in the UAE, starting with multi-concept cloud kitchens in Dubai.
Aug 28, 2026 • 2 MIN READ
UAE
Dubai’s Emirati Women’s Forum Spotlights Founders Turning Local Concepts Into Scalable Brands
The 2026 forum highlighted founders behind XO Coffee Boutique, Home Bakery and Sadeem Café as Dubai backs homegrown consumer brands with wider market ambitions.
Aug 28, 2026 • 2 MIN READ
Television & Streaming
The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives Season 5 Trailer Puts Taylor Frankie Paul Drama at the Center
Hulu’s Season 5 trailer previews a shortened return for The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives after production was disrupted by Taylor Frankie Paul’s legal controversy.
Aug 27, 2026 • 2 MIN READ
Hollywood
David Fincher’s Brad Pitt Sequel Gets a New Title Ahead of November IMAX Run
Netflix has retitled David Fincher’s Brad Pitt-led follow-up to Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, with Cliff Booth returning for a November theatrical launch.
Aug 27, 2026 • 2 MIN READ
Lollywood
Ushna Shah and Hamza Amin Welcome Their First Child, a Baby Boy
Pakistani actor Ushna Shah has announced the arrival of her first child with golfer Hamza Amin, sharing a family update on social media.
Aug 27, 2026 • 2 MIN READ
Entertainment
Madhuri Dixit Returns to Television Hosting After 24 Years With Marathi Quiz Show
Madhuri Dixit is returning to television hosting after 24 years as the presenter of Marathi quiz programme Kon Honar Crorepati.
Aug 27, 2026 • 2 MIN READ
Hollywood
Dolly Parton’s Death Triggers Worldwide Tributes to a Rare Cross-Generational Entertainer
Tributes are pouring in after Dolly Parton died at 80, with artists and broadcasters revisiting a career that reshaped music, film, television and philanthropy.
Aug 26, 2026 • 2 MIN READ
Entertainment
Yash’s Toxic Finally Reaches Theatres After Three Delays, Setting Up August’s Biggest Kannada-Hindi Pan-India Clash
Yash’s Toxic opens on August 26 after repeated postponements, arriving alongside Shraddha Kapoor’s Eetha in a crowded Indian theatrical market.
Aug 26, 2026 • 2 MIN READ
Bollywood
Bandar Brings Bobby Deol’s Accusation-and-Justice Drama to ZEE5 on August 28
Anurag Kashyap’s Bandar, starring Bobby Deol and Sanya Malhotra, moves to streaming after its theatrical run with a story about accusation, public judgment and due process.
Aug 26, 2026 • 2 MIN READ
Entertainment
Hira Qaiser Wins Pakistan Idol 2026 After Grand Finale
Faisalabad singer Hira Qaiser has been named the winner of Pakistan Idol 2026, closing the show’s latest televised talent competition.
Aug 25, 2026 • 2 MIN READ