Author: Rahul M

On the occasion of Deepavali, the title of director Chetan Keshav’s new film I Am Ruby was officially revealed. The film is produced by Dr. Shivegowda C.Y. and B. Mahadev of Chingari fame under the banner Aashraya Creations. After directing Love Li starring Vasishtha Simha, this marks Chetan Keshav’s second directorial venture. The movie introduces Mysuru-based newcomer Aakash as the lead actor, while Bhumik Ramesh of Lakshmi Baramma fame plays the female lead. The team released a poster during the festival, sharing the first look and details of the project. A family-oriented film, I Am Ruby is written and directed…

Actor Ravikiran, known for his roles in Tarakasura and Gadhadari Hanuman, is gearing up for his next big project titled Patli, which is being planned as a Pan-India film. The tagline of the movie reads “A Brutal War.” The team recently unveiled a mass-look title poster, generating notable attention. The film will be directed by Rocky Somli and produced under Veerab Studios by Basavaraj Hurakadli and Renuka Prasad, with Gadhadari Hanuman’s Ravikiran also involved in the production. The makers have been working on the story for nearly a year and are now preparing to mount the…

The team behind the highly anticipated Kannada film DAD, starring Karunada Chakravarthy Dr. Shivarajkumar, has released a special poster to mark the occasion of Deepavali. Along with the poster, the team conveyed festive greetings to the public. The film, which has been generating significant curiosity since its announcement, has already completed two schedules of shooting, held in Mysore and Nandi Hills. Produced by Harish Peddi under the Myra Creations banner, DAD is directed by renowned Telugu filmmaker Anil Kanneganti, who has also written the story and screenplay. This project marks the Kannada debut for both the producer and the director.…

Actor Chandan Kumar, known for his performances in Kannada cinema, has turned director with his debut film Flirt. Along with directing, he also plays the lead role in the movie, which is produced under the Everest Pictures banner. The film carries the tagline “A Pure Love Story” and stars Nimika Ratnakar and Akshata Bopanna as the female leads. To kickstart promotions, the team recently released a friendship-themed song titled Nee Nanna Jeeva, for which Kichcha Sudeepa, a close friend of Chandan Kumar, lent his voice. The film is scheduled for release on November 4, and its trailer was unveiled at…

Actor and director Ajay Rao has taken on a new role as Radheya. His upcoming film bears the same name, Radheya. Vedaguru, who has gained experience working with various directors over the years, makes his directorial debut with this film. The movie is jointly produced by Keerthi Chahna Cinema Factory and Vedaguru himself. Starring Krishna Ajay Rao and Sonal Monteiro in the lead roles, the film’s teaser was released recently at an event. Speaking on the occasion, director Vedaguru explained that Radheya is another name for Karna from the Mahabharata, as Karna’s foster mother was named Radha. However, he clarified…

PARIS (AP) — The jewels stolen from Paris’ Louvre Museum in an extraordinary heist are a window into 19th-century French imperial history.As investigators hunt for the perpetrators and the landmark remains closed for a second day, here is a look at what was stolen, according to the French Culture Ministry:— Emerald necklace of Empress Marie-Louise, Napoleon I’s second wife— Emerald earrings worn by Empress Marie-Louise— Crown worn by Empress Eugenie, wife of Napoleon III— Brooch of Empress Eugenie— Crown worn by Queen Marie-Amelie, queen of France 1830-1848, and Queen Hortense— Sapphire necklace worn by Queen Marie-Amelie and Queen Hortense— Sapphire…

PARIS (AP) — The Louvre remained closed Monday, a day after historic jewels were stolen from the world’s most-visited museum in a daring daylight heist that prompted authorities to reassess security measures at cultural sites across France. The museum’s staff asked dozens of visitors who were queuing in front of the glass pyramid entrance to leave. In a message posted on social media, the Louvre said visitors who have booked tickets will be refunded. It did not provide additional details.On Sunday, thieves rode a basket lift up the Louvre’s facade, forced a window, smashed display cases and fled with priceless…

(Bloomberg) — Thousands of plaintiffs’ complaints, millions of pages of internal documents and transcripts of countless hours of depositions are about to land in U.S. courtrooms, threatening the future of the biggest social media companies. The blizzard of paperwork is a byproduct of two consolidated lawsuits accusing Snap Inc.’s Snapchat; Meta Platforms Inc.’s Facebook and Instagram; ByteDance Ltd.’s TikTok; and Alphabet Inc.’s YouTube of knowingly designing their platforms to addict users – allegedly resulting in youth depression, anxiety, insomnia, eating disorders, self-harm and even suicide. The litigation, brewing for more than three years, has had to overcome numerous hurdles, including the liability…

While a formal seat-sharing agreement continues to elude the Opposition Mahagathbandhan for the November Bihar Assembly elections, its lead player, Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), on Monday released its full list of 143 candidates for the polls, which marked a dip from the 144 seats that the party had contested in the 2020 elections.The RJD’s move came on the last day of filing of nominations for the Bihar elections’ second phase to be held on November 11. Its candidates for the first phase of polls, scheduled for November 6, have already filed their nominations last week even though the party had…

NEW DELHI (AP) — Millions of Indians celebrated Diwali on Monday as lamps illuminated homes and streets across the country to mark the Hindu festival symbolizing the victory of light over darkness.Diwali, derived from the word “Deepavali,” meaning “a row of lights,” is typically celebrated by socializing and exchanging gifts. The dates of the festival are based on the Hindu lunar calendar, typically falling in late October or early November.Shoppers crowded markets to buy flowers, lanterns and candles.The celebrations were most visible in Ayodhya city in Uttar Pradesh state. Hindus believe the deity Lord Ram was born there and returned…