Author: Rahul M

Orion Pictures Some Christmas movies linger in the imagination for decades after they make it to the big screen, but “Prancer” has turned into something of a hidden gem. One of the best Christmas films of the 1980s, it features Sam Elliott as John Riggs, a struggling single dad whose daughter, Jessica (Rebecca Harrell), is trying to cope with life minus her mom as the holidays draw near. Johnny Galecki also shows up in a small role as teenager Billy Quinn. John’s apple farm is failing, and his sister-in-law (Rutanya Alda)…

SAO PAULO — Judges on Brazil’s Supreme Court voted Friday to put one of the sons of former President Jair Bolsonaro on trial on charges of obstructing justice in connection with his father’s attempted coup case.Justices Flávio Dino and Cristiano Zanin joined colleague Alexandre de Moraes — who has been appointed to gather preliminary information in the case — in accepting an indictment by prosecutors alleging that Eduardo Bolsonaro used violence or serious threats to interfere with a legal proceeding. If convicted, he could face one to four years in prison and a fine.Prosecutors said that Eduardo Bolsonaro tried to…

Paramount Pictures Based on the 1982 novel of the same name written by Richard Bachman (an alias of horror maestro Stephen King), “The Running Man” centers on a dangerous TV game show where protagonist Ben Richards, along with other contestants, must avoid getting murdered in order to win a big cash prize. There are now two film adaptations of this dystopian story: A 1987 movie starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, and the new version led by Glen Powell. While the first adaptation differs slightly from the source material, the premise stays the…

Starbucks opened its first store in China in 1999, when drinking coffee in a Western-style café was still a novel idea to many locals. But in the years since, homegrown coffee and bubble tea brands like Luckin Coffee, Heytea, Chagee, and Mixue have gradually chipped away at Starbucks’ share of the Chinese market. Now, they are crossing the Pacific, hoping to compete with the Seattle-based coffee giant and other American beverage chains on their home turf.We wanted to experience—and taste—what these Chinese brands are offering American consumers. Over the past week, we visited two Luckin coffee shops and one HeyTea…

Love OTP, directed by Aniissh Tejeshwar, is a light and youthful romantic drama that talks about the feelings and pressure young people face in relationships today. The title stands for Over Torture Pressure, which shows how love can sometimes become stressful instead of happy. The film uses simple emotions, gentle humour and colourful visuals to tell a story that feels close to real life. The film follows Akshay, a young cricketer who dreams of becoming successful in sports. He is passionate and hardworking, but his life at home is strict because his father is a police officer who wants discipline…

New Delhi, Nov 14 (PTI) The National Medical Commission on Friday removed the names Dr Muzaffar Ahmad, Dr Adeel Ahmad Rather, Dr Muzamil Shakeel and Dr Shaheen Saeed from the National Medical Register after they were charged under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act following the Delhi blast. Following this, these doctors will not be allowed to practice medicine or to hold any appointment as a medical practitioner till further orders from the commission. Investigations into the recovery of 2,900 kg of explosives on November 10 and the powerful car blast near the Red Fort that killed 13 people later in…

Thane, Nov 14 (PTI) Rejecting the anticipatory bail applications of two Central Railway engineers named in an FIR related to the June 9 Mumbra train incident, a court here has held that the accident prima facie resulted from a “knowing default or omission.” The applicants were responsible for the maintenance of the track, but apparently failed to perform their duty despite a “caution order”, and the repairs were carried out after the accident, the judge said. Additional sessions judge G T Pawar on Thursday denied pre-arrest bail to a section engineer and a senior section engineer who are facing a…

Patna, Nov 14 (PTI) The BJP and JD(U) improved their vote share in the Bihar assembly elections despite contesting less number of seats this time, signalling a better booth-level coordination and resistance to incumbency among voters. The BJP’s vote share rose to 20.07 per cent from 19.46 per cent in 2020, even as it contested 101 seats in these elections compared to 110 constituencies in the last polls, according to Election Commission data. Its ally JD(U) recorded one of the most notable gains in this election, with its vote share jumping to 19.26 per cent from 15.39 per cent in…

New World Pictures Since 1987 the “Hellraiser” movies have been delighting and terrifying horror fans across the world. The series centers on a group of humanoid beings called Cenobites that exist within a realm of Hell dedicated to sadomasochist pleasure. Almost all of the “Hellraiser” movies have been critical flops, but the gory, sexually risqué series keeps chugging along. Its dedicated fans have gotten hooked by the series’ dark lore, commitment to playing with disturbing themes, and the genuinely compelling aesthetic of the Cenobites and their world. Though it’s one…

The 2025 Bihar Assembly elections have rewritten the state’s political history. In a resounding show of strength, the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) captured more than 200 of the 243 seats, delivering one of the most decisive mandates in recent memory. This election was not only about numbers, it revealed stark contrasts, with some candidates winning by massive margins while others faced heartbreak in races decided by mere votes. Landslide Victories and Unexpected Blowouts Many constituencies saw victories by over 50,000 votes, a dramatic leap from the previous elections where only a single candidate crossed that threshold. These results underline a…