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Kiran Rao's critically acclaimed film Laapataa Ladies is India's official entry to Oscars 2024 in the Best International Film category. Released on March 1, 2024, It marked the film debut of actors Nitanshi Goel, Pratibha Ranta, and Sparsh Shrivastava and featured Chhaya Kadam and Ravi Kishan in key roles.

Hollywood star Demi Moore recently took a trip down memory lane and recalled the intense workout routine she imposed on herself after the birth of her second daughter Scout Willis in 1991.

A cleansing ritual was performed at the Tirupati temple in the southern Indian state of Andhra Pradesh on Monday (Sep 23) after reports claimed that the 'prasadam' (offering) was adulterated with animal fats, including beef tallows.

Sri Lanka’s newly sworn-in President, Anura Kumara Dissanayake, has vowed to bring "cleaner" politics to the nation in his inauguration speech, promising to tackle corruption and uphold transparency. Shortly after his swearing-in, the Indian High Commissioner met with Dissanayake, highlighting the importance of bilateral ties as Sri Lanka embarks on a new chapter in its political landscape.

As West Asian countries are splurging billions of dollars into artificial intelligence (AI) start-ups in the recent drastic shift toward technology investment, countries such as Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, and Qatar are trying to diversify their economies by spending a serious amount of their oil earned wealth, to maintain a foothold in the rapidly evolving technology landscape.

A tragic gas explosion in a coal mine in Iran's South Khorasan Province has claimed the lives of at least 51 people and left 20 others injured, according to state media reports. The accident occurred due to a methane gas explosion in blocks B and C of the mine, operated by the Madanjoo company. Authorities are investigating the incident as rescue efforts continue.

India beat Bangladesh by 280 runs on Day 4 of the first Test at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai on Sunday (Sep 22). Riding on R Ashwin's 108, India posted 376 and dismissed Bangladesh for a mere 149 before declaring their second innings at 287/4, with centuries from Rishabh Pant and Shubman Gill, to set up a daunting 515-run chase.

Anura Kumara Dissanayake has taken his oath as Sri Lanka’s new president after he was declared the winner of Saturday’s election. Dissanayake said he understood the complexity of the problems facing Sri Lanka and would work hard to realise people’s hopes and win the confidence of all Sri Lankans.

A 70-year-long search by a California family for a six-year-old child, who was kidnapped in 1951, came to an end after they found the child alive and grown up as a man.

A rapid emergency landing was made by a JetBlue flight in Kansas after a smoke alarm went off in the cargo which made the pilots make a sudden descent as some passengers freaked out and others were left in tears on Saturday evening (Sep 21).

This week, we explain how you can protect yourself from SIM Swap fraud. We tell how you can prevent your car from being stolen and we explain what parents can do to keep their children safe on social media. Watch the full show for more details.

Anura Kumara Dissanayake has been elected as Sri Lanka's new president, securing 5.74 million votes in a tightly contested runoff. Dissanayake, 55, ran on a platform of clean governance and tackling corruption, appealing to voters frustrated by the economic hardship and austerity measures imposed during Wickremesinghe’s tenure.

On Monday, Siemens published its strategy to separate its electric vehicle (EV) charging division, named Siemens eMobility, to unlock further growth. The newly formed organization will bring together Siemens eMobility alongside Heliox, an experts in DC fast-charging solutions that was recently purchased.

Female troops of the Bangladesh Army will now be allowed to wear hijabs with their uniforms if they choose to, local media reported on Monday (Sep 23). The decision was announced in an office order from the Adjutant General’s office, making hijab-wearing optional for female army personnel.

The Indian Supreme Court on Monday (Sep 23) ruled that watching and storage of child pornography amounted to an offence under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO Act).

In Brazil, protesters marched through the city of Sao Paulo, calling for measures to tackle climate change as they criticized the farming industry in the country. This comes at a time when a wave of wildfires has ravaged the South American nation amid severe droughts and high temperatures.

As flood water beginning to recede in the Polish towns and in one of the worst hit by massive floods in Southwest Poland, residents and volunteers are in hope that their homes will be livable before the onset of winter. Watch to know more.

Rescuers combed the debris-strewn banks of a river in central Japan on Monday, searching for drowning victims after homes were swept away in flooding and landslides that claimed at least seven lives.

President Volodymyr Zelensky travels to the United States to set out a "victory plan" to his closest ally this week, in an urgent attempt to influence White House policy on Ukraine's war with Russia no matter who wins the US elections in November.