Author: Rahul M

20th Century Fox The science fiction genre is full of countless villains who would make your skin crawl. Ranging from alien overlords and corrupted computer programs to faceless corporations and humanoid automatons, there are far more than we could ever count. Still, it’s the antagonistic forces that we often dwell on once the latest movie comes to a close, wondering how we might have defeated them or avoided their presence altogether. It’s with this thought in mind that we consider the scariest sci-fi villains ever. But what does “scary” even…

Microsoft urged traveling H-1B visa employees on Friday to return to the U.S. immediately in the wake of President Donald Trump’s executive order to increase visa fees to $100,000, according to internal emails. Trump signed the executive order on Friday, citing a desire to increase the number of Americans in the workforce and address national security concerns. The changes will go into effect on Sunday, Sept. 21. Microsoft and other tech companies have historically used the H-1B visa program to hire foreign workers into their U.S. offices. “The large-scale replacement of American workers through systemic abuse of the program has…

Smriti Mandhana smashed a blistering 125 off 63 balls and was supported by fine half-centuries by Deepti Sharma (72) and skipper Harmanpreet Kaur (52). But the trio’s efforts weren’t enough to carry India over the line as Australia secured a 43-run win in the third ODI at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on Saturday to seal the series 2–1.  Australia’s total of 412 in 47.5 overs, powered by Beth Mooney’s 138, had earlier set India the challenge to ace an extremely uphill chase. Chasing a mammoth 413, India showed great spirit and optimistic attitude, led by vice-captain Smriti, reaching…

Riding on fantastic half-centuries from Saif Hassan and Towhid Hridoy, Bangladesh beat Sri Lanka by 4 wickets in a Super 4 match of the Men’s T20 Asia Cup 2025 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai on Saturday.   Chasing a challenging total, Saif (61 off 45) and Towhid ( 58 off 37) hit Sri Lankan bowlers all around the park and slammed impressive fifties to lead Bangladesh to a crucial win. Earlier, a brilliant counter-attacking half-century by Dasun Shanaka (64 not out off 37) helped Sri Lanka recover from a precarious position to reach a challenging 168/7 in 20…

It’s loaded with some of the best comedic actors in recent Hollywood history as well as some of the biggest film stars of all time, so it’s probably not shocking that the cast of “Tropic Thunder” managed to crack up their co-stars on set, and the same is true of their other movies. If you’d like to see a bunch of examples, watch the video above, which contains all kinds of bloopers ranging across lots of movies. It’s guaranteed to make you laugh harder than Jack Black at a Tom Cruise improv-fest.…

Do you smell what Dwayne Johnson’s cooking? If it’s the scent of Oscar buzz emanating from his turn in A24’s “The Smashing Machine,” you’re definitely standing in the right kitchen. Check out Looper’s video above to find out more about Johnson’s transition from all-action man to festival-favorite thespian. Written and directed by Benny Safdie, “The Smashing Machine” follows the real-life story of Mark Kerr’s (Johnson) rise through the MMA ranks as well as the personal challenges that threatened to derail his legacy, including his relationship with Dawn Staples (Emily Blunt). The film…

Hombale Films has officially announced the release date of the trailer for Kantara Chapter 1. The trailer will be released on September 22, 2025, at 12:40 PM. The film itself will have a worldwide theatrical release on October 2, 2025. Kantara Chapter 1 is written and directed by Rishab Shetty and serves as a prequel to the highly successful Kantara. The film delves into the supernatural world of coastal Karnataka, narrating a mythological story that weaves together elements of folklore, devotion, and destiny. Music for the film is composed by B. Ajaneesh Loknath, cinematography is handled by Arvind S. Kashyap,…

South Indian actress Varsha Bollamma is playing the lead role in the Kannada movie Mahan. The film is directed by P.C. Shekhar and produced by Prakash Budduru under the banner of Aakash Pictures in association with a reputed organization. Actor Vijay Raghavendra plays the lead role. Varsha Bollamma, known for her performances in Tamil films such as Bigil and 96 and in Telugu and Malayalam cinema, is acting in a Kannada film for the first time with Mahan. Speaking about the project, Varsha Bollamma said “I am originally from Karnataka. I have acted in Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam films, and…

Demoralised after being beaten comprehensively in a crucial league match that ended in controversy over no handshake, Pakistan have roped in a motivational speaker to help their team handle the pressure of a rematch between the two neighbours in the Super 4s stage of the Men’s T20 Asia Cup in Dubai on Sunday.  The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has added a motivational speaker, Dr Raheel Karim, to help the team, which had come under tremendous pressure after its abject surrender in the league match, according to a report in Telecom Asia Sport. Dr Raheel brings a wealth of experience in…

Afghanistan spinners Noor Ahmad and Mujeeb Ur Rahman have been handed official reprimands for breaching ICC Code of Conduct during the Asia Cup 2025 in the UAE. Noor and Mujeeb have been reprimanded for breaching the Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct during the Asia Cup 2025 between Afghanistan and Sri Lanka in Abu Dhabi on Thursday, September 18. “Noor was found to have breached Article 2.8 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, which relates to “showing dissent at an Umpire’s decision during an International Match” while Mujeeb was found to have…