Author: Rahul M

You might blame forgetfulness or brain fog on aging, stress, or lack of sleep, but what if the real culprit is the air you breathe every day? A new Cambridge University study is sounding the alarm: long-term exposure to air pollution is now being directly linked to an increased risk of dementia. And it’s not just a minor association, the findings show this risk could begin building much earlier in life than anyone suspected. Published in The Lancet Planetary Health, this study analyzed 51 other studies covering data from over 29 million people. The results were crystal clear: those who…

India’s veteran all-rounder Shardul Thakur humorously shared that former Test captain Rohit Sharma frequently teases him with the nickname ‘Lord’. The prominent fast-bowling all-rounder made this disclosure during the ongoing Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy 2025 in England. Shardul also conveyed his appreciation to the fans for bestowing upon him this unique moniker, stating that it makes him feel valued and indicates that people enjoy watching him play. Shardul made a significant impact during the fourth Test against England, contributing valuable runs. With his consistent performances he has earned the affectionate nickname ‘Lord’ from fans. He also played a pivotal role in India’s…

New Delhi: As Bihar heads into a high-stakes Assembly election, a string of IAS and IPS officers, many with roots in the state, are lining up for tickets in the hope of entering the political fray. With Janata Dal (United) supremo Nitish Kumar set to head into what many believe may be his last election, many civil servants including district magistrates, besides former DGPs, are seeing an opportunity in the growing political fragmentation in the state. Their first stop is election strategist-turned-politician Prashant Kishor’s new Jan Suraaj Party, where the chances of getting a ticket are higher with established parties…

Former Australian captain Ricky Ponting has thrown his support behind young Indian batter Sai Sudharsan, believing the 23-year-old has the talent to excel at the crucial No. 3 position in the future. Ponting, however, stressed that the Indian team management must back Sudharsan with consistent opportunities instead of constantly rotating players in that slot. The debate around India’s No. 3 position resurfaced after a shaky start to their second innings in the Manchester Test. Chasing a 311-run deficit, India was reduced to 0/2 as Chris Woakes dismissed both Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sudharsan for ducks. Sudharsan, who had impressed with a…

The filming and dubbing of “The Devil”, the much-anticipated film starring Challenging Star Darshan, has been completed. The film is being produced on a grand scale under the banner of Sri Jai Matha Combines, with Prakash Veer writing the story and screenplay, and also directing the project. Shooting took place across multiple locations including Bengaluru, Rajasthan, and Bangkok. Recently, two song sequences were filmed in Bangkok, after which the team returned to India, marking the completion of the film’s shoot. Dubbing for all actors, including Darshan, has also been finished. Post-production work is currently underway at full pace. The makers…

Several talented actors from the Kannada film industry have already established themselves in other language film industries, while some are just beginning to make their mark. Adding to that list is Mandya-born actor Prabhakar Boregowda, who is making his Tamil cinema debut with confidence and anticipation. A familiar face in Kannada television, Prabhakar has acted in numerous serials over the past two decades, and has also drawn attention for his negative roles in various films. Now, he tests his fortunes in Tamil cinema through the film ‘Accused’. Directed by Prabhu Srinivas, Accused features Prabhakar Boregowda in the main antagonist role.…

A new wave of young Kannada filmmakers brings forth a suspense-filled horror experience with the film Omen, whose trailer was officially launched at the SRV Preview Theatre in Malleswaram. Produced under the banners of Maravanji Productions and Sri Angala Parameshwari Movie Makers, the film is helmed by director Vibin S. Santhosh and produced by Ajay Kumar and V. Mirunalini. Addressing the press meet, director Vibin S. Santhosh explained that the title Omen signifies “a sign” or “shakuna,” which holds layered meaning in the context of the film. Shot entirely in the found footage format, the story revolves around paranormal events…

Veteran technician G.K. Mudduraj, known for directing films starring prominent actors like Dr. Ambareesh, Devaraj, Shashikumar, and Jaggesh, is making a comeback with his 41st directorial venture titled Educated Bulls. He has not only written the screenplay for the film but is also producing it under the M.S. Enterprises banner. The muhurata event for the film was recently held in a grand manner at the Sri Chamundeshwari Studio premises, in the presence of Lord Vinayaka. Noted film scholar Jayaram C.A. gave the first clap, while Manjunath Babu operated the camera and conveyed his best wishes to the team. The story…

India’s iconic World Cup-winning captain Kapil Dev has weighed in on the ongoing discussion about the best all-rounder in world cricket today and he didn’t hesitate to back India’s own Ravindra Jadeja over England’s Ben Stokes. “I don’t want to compare. Stokes is a good all-rounder, but I still feel Jadeja is ahead. He is performing far better,” Kapil said while speaking on the sidelines of the PGTI schedule announcement for the second half of 2025. Kapil’s comments come at a time when both all-rounders have played crucial roles for their respective teams in the ongoing Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy series, where…

The Kannada film Just Married, directed by C.R. Bobby and produced by acclaimed music composer Ajaneesh Loknath in collaboration with C.R. Bobby under the banner of ABBS Studios, is scheduled for a theatrical release on August 22. The film, which blends romance with family drama, features Shine Shetty—popular from Bigg Boss Kannada—and Ankita Amar in the lead roles. Audiences have already responded positively to the teaser, posters, and songs, heightening expectations for the film’s release. The ensemble cast includes several well-known actors such as Devaraj, Achyuth Kumar, Malavika Avinash, Anup Bhandari, Shruti Hariharan, Shruti Krishna, Sakshi Agarwal, Sriman, Ravishankar Gowda,…