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Back in 2024, I wrote a column that attempted to explain some widely accepted but largely inexplicable things we’ve come to know in the world of rock. Where did the term “rock’n’roll” come from? What’s the difference between “rock’n’roll” and “rock?” Why are many musicians so short? Who came up with metal’s devil horns gesture? And why is there always some idiot in the crowd yelling “‘Freedbird!'” when it’s not a Lynyrd Skynyrd show?Let’s pick up on that theme with more handy and useful explanations.Why do bands insist on the charade of the encore?We’ve all seen it. A band goes through their set and then disappears with the houselights still down while the crowd goes crazy, demanding more. What about the big hits they’ve yet to play? Surely the gig isn’t over yet. Story continues b...

While Bhumi Pednekar makes a commanding return to OTT in Amazon Prime Video’s Daldal, she finds an almost formidable counterpart in Samara Tijori. As the mercurial serial killer Anita/Anant Acharya, the actor has earned significant acclaim for her portrayal of a ruthless antagonist masquerading as a journalist. Reflecting on the reception, Tijori admits the response has been profound: “It is overwhelming; my heart is full,” she notes with evident gratitude. Samara Tijori chopped her hair for the part Samara, who wanted to pursue criminology, thinks she subconsciously manifested getting the part. Her dedication knew no bounds. She chopped her hair for real. Ask her why, and she explains, “When I went in for the look test, we tried a wig. I remember being like, ‘This is not really making...

By Daniel Rainbird The Canadian Press Posted February 8, 2026 10:48 am Updated February 8, 2026 11:27 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size MILAN – Some students say a dog ate their homework, others send in a doctor’s note. Madeline Schizas cited a scheduling conflict called the Olympics — and it worked.The Canadian figure skater and McMaster University student was granted an extension on her sociology assignment one day after going viral with her request on Instagram....

Amazon MX Player, India’s leading free, premium, ad-supported video streaming service, today unveiled the trailer of its upcoming original series Amar Vishwas, a gripping courtroom drama that dives deep into the intersection of power, crime, and justice. Headlined by Rajeev Khandelwal in the titular role, alongside Ravi Behl, Aamir Ali and Barkha Bisht, the series sets the stage for a high-stakes courtroom battle where truth is elusive and justice comes at a steep price. Amar Vishwas trailer The trailer opens with the brutal murder of an influential film producer Jessu Momin, a case the media is quick to label as ‘open-and-shut’. Suspicion immediately falls on Bahar Chakravarty, a young woman already convicted by public perception. Stepping into the fray is Amar Vishwas, an unconventiona...