From a Coldplay concert kiss-cam sparking corporate fallout to the dramatic Trump–Elon Musk breakup and the viral Erika–JD Vance hug, 2025 saw moments that exploded online. These viral controversies dominated social media and news cycle

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2025 saw multiple films re-releasing in theatres and doing better business in the second run. Films like Sanam Teri Kasam made Harshvardhan Rane a star overnight on its re-release. There was also a celebration of SRK turning 60 with several of his films hitting the big screen again.

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As the New Year 2026 approaches, these quotes cut through the usual cheer. Drawn from some of the sharpest literary minds, they lean into uncertainty, doubt, and self-reckoning, a fitting way to step into a year not yet written.

New Year 2026: 7 timeless quotes by famous authors to welcome the year ahead

PM Modi’s foreign visits in 2025 were focussed on fostering economic cooperation, furthering security and defence ties, and positioning India as a leader of the Global South. The PM’s foreign policy aims have largely centred on reinforcing bilateral relations and shaping India’s global role.

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Presenting the best Hindi films of 2025. These films made us laugh, cry, smile and think. Some spoke about the problems in society, some addressed misogyny, while others talked of family and love. Here's looking back at Bollywood's best this year. 

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From Trump’s headline-grabbing presidency to a Muslim New York mayor, explosive Epstein revelations, a death sentence. These were the names that defined 2025 and kept the world watching.

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The protests in Nepal turned out to be the most significant, as tens of thousands of citizens, mostly Gen Z youths, fed up by political instability since the 2008 abolition of the monarchy, staged mass demonstrations demanding political reform, accountability, and economic justice.

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The year 2025 is coming to an end, and it's that time of the year when we look back at OTT shows that were in the chatter for being good, bad, or okayish. Scroll to check the list.

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The year began with Donald J. Trump starting his second term in the White House after a sweeping victory and unleashing mayhem with his bombastic statements and tariffs against several countries, just as he had promised in his campaign.

Yearender 2025: The year of wars, tariff turmoil, and climate disasters

The year 2025 is coming to an end, and this year at the cinemas, the audience has witnessed a storm of sequels; some impressed the audience, others failed. Scroll to read how sequels lost their spark. 

Yearender 2025: War 2, Son of Sardaar 2 and more! The year when sequels lost their spark

The year 2025 saw Vladimir Putin emerge back on the global stage, despite sanctions and isolation. As an ICC arrest warrant loomed, he attended the Trump-led Alaska summit, and went on state visit to India, reaffirming Russia’s central role in world politics

Year-ender 2025: The year of Putin, when the ostracised leader returned to the global stage

Loaded with backlash and legal battles, this year has come to an end. Let's take a look at the biggest controversies of 2025 that shook both the Bollywood and Hollywood industries.

Yearender 2025: 7 biggest controversies that shook the entertainment industry

From deadly stampedes and terror attacks to plane crashes, floods and industrial disasters, 2025 saw hundreds of deaths across India. Here are the major tragedies that shook India to the core this year.

Pahalgam attack, Air India crash, Delhi blast: Tragedies that shook India in 2025

From Rishab Shetty's thriller Kantara: A Legend Chapter-1 to Vicky Kaushal's historical drama Chhaava, and the recent action adventure Dhurandhar, here's the list the 10 highest-grossing Indian films of the year 2025. 

YEARENDER 2025: Kantara: A Legend Chapter 1, Chhaava, Dhurandhar- Top 10 highest-grossing Indian films

As 2025 comes to an end, let's look at some beloved celebrity couples who parted ways. From Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban to Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom, here are the notable ones:

Celebrity splits of 2025:  Nicole Kidman And Keith Urban to Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom

From Life Gives You Tangerines to Squid Game , OTT platforms have definitely given some of the K-dramas to the audience. The industry has offered a mix of action, drama, suspense, and romance. Let's take a look at a few of the popular shows you can go back and binge-watch any time. 

Yearender 2025: When Life Gives You Tangerines, Dear X and more; k-dramas that ruled OTT

The year 2025 for Pakistan was one of political unrest, a further rise of military dominance, Imran Khan’s continued imprisonment and a brief military conflict with India. Here is a roundup

YEARENDER: 2025 saw Pakistan's democracy deteriorate as Army gained unfettered powers

The US-China chip war continued to reshape global supply chains as export controls in 2025. Curbs on AI chips, rare earth elements and policy shifts under Trump hit firms like Nvidia. Here is a roundup

YEARENDER 2025: Chip wars led to firms being caught between policy, Trump and China

K-pop culture gradually captivated a large global audience while building a devoted fan base. From BTS to BLACKPINK, TWICE, and many others, these groups have successfully captured the hearts of millions and become the highest-grossing K-Pop tours worldwide this year. Take a look. 

YEARENDER 2025: BTS, BLACKPINK, TWICE, and more- Top 8 highest-grossing K-Pop tours of the year

It wouldn't be an exaggeration to call 2025 the year of AI. Here are the major developments in artificial intelligence that made us take note and say 'Wow'. What did you miss?


YEARENDER: 2025 , the year of AI - Humanoid robots, Agntic AI, competition and policy reform - What did you miss?

Google searches for businesspeople in 2025 were dominated by figures in the technology and AI sectors. Here is the list.

Year in Search 2025: Top 5 most-searched businesspeople on Google - Elon Musk, Sam Altman, Jensen Huang and more |  Check list


This year, Justin Baldoni-Blake Lively's legal battle took the internet by storm. With lawsuits, countersuits, and sexual harassment allegations, it became one of the most eye-catching case of 2025. 


Yearender 2025: Know all about the legal battle between It Ends With Us stars Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively

Hollywood this year has carved out some of the major franchise hits like Disney's Lilo & Stitch, Zootopia 2 and James Gunn's Superman. Let's take a look at a few of the films which ruled this year's box office globally. 

Yearender 2025: Hollywood films that ruled the box office worldwide

The Korean entertainment industry this year has faced several controversies, be it lawsuits or political scandals. Read to know more.

Yearender 2025: Scandals to lawsuits! Controversies that shook South Korean showbiz industry

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