Author: Rahul M

Scott Dudelson/Getty Images The 1980s were a boom town for adventure shows on the small screen, with hits like “The A-Team,” “MacGyver,” and “Magnum PI” becoming legendary for their tough guy heroes and big, action-packed stunts. One of the most beloved was “Knight Rider,” a series starring future “Baywatch” hero David Hasselhoff as Michael Knight, a former police detective put in charge of the clandestine spy organization known as FLAG. But the real star of the show is KITT, the artificially intelligent car: a slick, black Trans Am with a sarcastic…

A lithium battery spontaneously combusted in a passenger’s carry-on luggage during an Air China flight Saturday to Incheon, South Korea, from the Chinese city of Hangzhou, according to the airline.The luggage was stored in the overhead bin at the time, and crew members quickly responded to the situation, the airline said. It was not immediately clear if the battery that ignited was in a device or a spare.Video shared on social media shows the overhead bin on fire, sending smoke billowing through the cabin and alarming passengers.The aircraft made an emergency landing at Shanghai Pudong International Airport. There were no…

Erika Doss/Prime When you’re a teenager, every single event and emotion in your young life takes on massively outsized importance; a failed chemistry test can feel like the end of your world, and you might exclaim that your “life is over” if your crush doesn’t like you back. That’s just one reason that teen dramas have been a TV staple across the past several decades — those big feelings translate perfectly to the small screen and keep the audience hooked, whether they’re 15 or 55. With that in mind, which…

JERUSALEM — The Israeli military said Saturday that it had fired on a vehicle in the northern Gaza Strip a day earlier, saying the car had crossed a demarcation line where Israel’s forces have withdrawn to since last week’s ceasefire. At least nine people were killed, including four children, according to Gaza’s Civil Defense emergency service, which is part of the Hamas-run Interior Ministry.A Gaza City resident, Mohammad Abu Shaban, said that his sister was traveling in the vehicle and that she and at least three of her children had been killed, along with her husband. He said he had…

Universal Pictures The unthinkable might become a reality, fam. The “Fast & Furious” franchise could have the handbrake pulled up before it reaches the finish line. According to The Wall Street Journal, Universal Pictures hasn’t officially given the greenlight for “Fast X: Part 2” — or “Fast 11” if we’re trying to keep it in chronological order here — citing that there’s no approved script, no deals with the actors, and the budget can’t exceed $200 million. Essentially, studio executives believe there’s a real chance that the movie may not…

Ranchi, Oct 18 (PTI) The JMM on Saturday announced that it will contest the Bihar assembly polls independently, and said the party would “review” its alliance with the Congress and RJD in Jharkhand after the elections in the neighbouring state. Addressing a press conference, JMM general secretary Supriyo Bhattacharya said the party will field candidates in six seats in Bihar. Elections to 243 seats of the Bihar assembly will be held on November 6 and November 11, and the votes will be counted on November 14. “The party has decided to contest the Bihar polls on its own. It will…

(Bloomberg) — Salesforce Inc. Chief Executive Officer Marc Benioff apologized for calling on President Donald Trump to send the National Guard to San Francisco, after almost a week of public criticism from local allies and government officials for his statements.“Having listened closely to my fellow San Franciscans and our local officials, and after the largest and safest Dreamforce in our history, I do not believe the National Guard is needed to address safety in San Francisco,” Benioff wrote Friday in a post on social network X.The Salesforce co-founder has faced backlash after saying in an interview with the New York…

Actor-director Anish Tejeshwar’s upcoming Kannada film Love OTP is set to hit theatres on November 14. The film’s trailer has been released, and the project marks Anish’s directorial debut as well as his entry into the Telugu film industry. Love OTP has been simultaneously made in Kannada and Telugu. The film blends themes of father-son relationships, love, and romance with commercial elements. It was shot over a span of 65 days. Speaking at the trailer launch, Anish Tejeshwar said that with the support of his friend and producer Vijay Reddy, he was able to make a quality film without compromising…

Abaran, a trusted name in gold jewellery for the past nine decades, has expanded its presence with a new Abaran Timeless Jewellery showroom in J.P. Nagar, Bengaluru. The store was inaugurated by producer Ashwini Puneeth Rajkumar, actress Pranitha Subhash, and MLA C.K. Ramamurthy in a grand ceremony. Proprietor Prathap Madhukar Kamat, who continues his family’s long legacy in the jewellery business, expressed gratitude to customers for their continued trust. His wife, Preethi Kamat, was also present at the inauguration. Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, Member of Parliament Tejasvi Surya, and senior police officer Alok Kumar attended as chief guests and…

The film 4.30 – 6 Muhurtha: Nalvaru Kaanasuttilla, produced under the banners Neelakantha Films and Dharmashree Enterprises, was launched recently at Renukamba Theatre. The movie is produced by Dharmashree Manjunath (of Rathavara fame) and D. Yogaraj, and directed by Poovai Suresh and Shivaraj. The film marks the debut of M.N. Suchith, son of producer Dharmashree Manjunath, as the lead actor, while Satvika plays the female lead. Anil and Mangaluru-based Dhanya play the second lead pair. The launch coincided with Suchith’s birthday, adding a special touch to the occasion. Speaking at the press meet after the muhurtha, the team shared details…