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Kritika Kamra: ‘The audience is ready to experiment, if creators are’

26Dec

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Kritika Kamra: ‘The audience is ready to experiment, if creators are’

Kritika Kamra can’t wait for 2025 to begin so that the audience can have a look at her upcoming series, For Your Eyes Only. Directed by Sumit Purohit, who wrote Scam 1992: The Harshad Mehta Story (2020), the Netflix series is an espionage thriller set in the ’70s. For Kamra, the show stands out as she believes it is on a par with international offerings. “What drew me to the show is its premise. It’s set in a timeline that is crucial in history. Now that we’ve finished it, I feel that from conception to execution, this show has an international quality to it,” says the actor. Kamra had another incentive to say yes to the project—it gave her the opportunity to share screen space with Scam 1992 star Pratik Gandhi. “He’s a natural and so generous as an actor; it pushes you to bring your A-g...

26Dec

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Christmas 2024: Mumbai hospital brings joy to over 300 children around Mumbai

Christmas is a time to come together, extending love, care, and warmth to everyone. Carrying forward its legacy of giving back to society, Mumbai`s Lilavati Hospital in Bandra organised a Christmas celebration for children from rural ashram schools in the Palghar district, and those who have undergone cochlear implant surgeries. Over 300 children from rural ashram schools and over 100 cochlear implant recipients, and admitted children were part of the joyous occasion filled with fun activities, dance, exciting gifts, and scrumptious snacks. The occasion was also graced by the board of trustees along with the management team who gave their blessings to the children and wished them a brighter future filled with hope and positivity. The hospital hosted a grand Christmas celebration for child...

Best walks in London: Pixie Lott, Sadie Frost, Emma Barnett and more reveal favourite routes in capital

25Dec

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Life Style

Best walks in London: Pixie Lott, Sadie Frost, Emma Barnett and more reveal favourite routes in capital

When I lived in St George’s Square, Pimlico, my favourite walks were always along the River Thames. My journey would start with a coffee and daydream in Pimlico Gardens, whatever the time of day I would notice how high or low the tides were; visually measuring how close the water came up to the base of the bridges. I’d stroll past a few, first Chelsea Bridge and then onto my favourite Albert Bridge; I love that it’s painted pink instead of industrial grey. If time and the weather permits I’ll pop into Chelsea Physic Garden, one of the oldest botanic gardens in Europe to buy some seeds and walk around the meditative gardens. Directly across the river is a great view of The Peace Pagoda in Battersea Park. Then back along Chelsea embankment to Cheyne Walk to see one of my favourite sculptures...

Lung cancer rising among non-smokers in India; doctors raise concern

25Dec

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Health

Lung cancer rising among non-smokers in India; doctors raise concern

Lung cancer, long known to affect smokers, is seeing a significant rise in people who do not smoke, said doctors on Monday, raising concern over the shift. According to health experts, increased exposure to air pollution as the major reason. A recent research, published in the Lancet`s eClinical Medicine Journal showed that a majority of lung cancer patients in India are non-smokers. The study noted that lung cancer cases are also manifesting in India about 10 years earlier as compared to Western countries. "India`s lung cancer demographic presents a unique and concerning picture, with a rising incidence among younger individuals and an increasing number of cases occurring in non-smokers. Traditionally, lung cancer has been strongly associated with smoking, but we are witnessing a shift...

Syrian rebels and Assad’s supporters clash, leaving 2 fighters dead – National

25Dec

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Politics

Syrian rebels and Assad’s supporters clash, leaving 2 fighters dead – National

Clashes between Islamists who took over Syria and supporters of ousted President Bashar Assad’s government killed two Islamic fighters on Wednesday and wounded others, according to interim officials. The details of how the fighting erupted and who instigated the confrontation were not immediately known. Interim officials in Syria said two fighters were killed from Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, or HTS, which led the stunning offensive that toppled Assad earlier this month.Syria’s transition has been surprisingly smooth but it’s only been a few weeks since Assad fled the country and his administration and forces melted away. The insurgents who ousted Assad are rooted in fundamentalist Islamist ideology, and though they have vowed to create a pluralist system, it isn’t clear how or whether they plan ...

Trudeau tells Canadians to ‘put our politics aside’ in Christmas message – National

25Dec

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Trudeau tells Canadians to ‘put our politics aside’ in Christmas message – National

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau struck a conciliatory and hopeful tone in his annual Christmas message as he faces growing calls to resign and questions about his leadership future. Trudeau posted a video on X, formerly know as Twitter, Wednesday morning, wishing everyone a merry Christmas and urging Canadians to check in on those who may be going through a “very hard time.”“This is the time of year to slow down, to rest, and to connect with the people you love most,” Trudeau said.“It’s a moment to put our phones down, to put our politics aside, even when that one cousin makes it really hard and to focus on what matters.”Trudeau said while the holidays are a time of celebration, for people who are grieving, worried or alone, it can be the “toughest time of the year.” Story continues ...

King Charles thanks medics for his and Kate Middleton’s cancer treatment – National

25Dec

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King Charles thanks medics for his and Kate Middleton’s cancer treatment – National

King Charles thanked the medics who have cared for him and his daughter-in-law Kate, after they both underwent treatment for cancer this year, in a Christmas Day message that touched on global conflicts and the summer’s riots in Britain. In his third Christmas TV broadcast since becoming king, Charles struck an unusually personal tone for the royal seasonal message, a tradition that dates back to a radio speech by George V in 1932.The year has been traumatic for the royals after Buckingham Palace said in February the 76-year-old had been diagnosed with an unspecified form of cancer detected in tests after a corrective procedure for an enlarged prostate.A month later, Kate, the wife of his son and heir Prince William, said she was undergoing preventative chemotherapy for cancer that conclud...

On Christmas, Pope urges nations to silence arms, ‘overcome divisions’ – National

25Dec

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Politics

On Christmas, Pope urges nations to silence arms, ‘overcome divisions’ – National

Pope Francis in his traditional Christmas message on Wednesday urged “all people of all nations” to find courage during this Holy Year “to silence the sounds of arms and overcome divisions” plaguing the world, from the Middle East to Ukraine, Africa to Asia. The pontiff’s “Urbi et Orbi” — “To the City and the World” — address serves as a summary of the woes facing the world this year. As Christmas coincided with the start of the 2025 Holy Year celebration that he dedicated to hope, Francis called for broad reconciliation, “even (with) our enemies.”“I invite every individual, and all people of all nations … to become pilgrims of hope, to silence the sounds of arms and overcome divisions,” the pope said from the loggia of St. Peter’s Basilica to throngs of people below.The pope invoked the H...

Bandish Bandits supervisor Akashdeep Sengupta on show`s music

25Dec

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Bandish Bandits supervisor Akashdeep Sengupta on show`s music

The first edition of Bandish Bandits was appreciated as much for its narrative as it was for the sonic soundscape crafted by Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy. Why then would the makers choose to replace the trio with a bevy of young composers for the next edition? “It was solely in the interest of time,” reveals music supervisor Akashdeep Sengupta, tasked with cohesively presenting the 17 tracks designed by musicians with different sensibilities. “The first season took three years to create. For the second season, we only had 18 months. Keeping that in mind, and the fact that in this edition we needed to highlight both traditional and modern music, we decided to champion new artistes from across India.” Script in hand, Sengupta was tasked with traversing the country and finding musicians who could serv...

Ukraine says Russia launched ‘inhumane’ attack on Christmas Day – National

25Dec

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Politics

Ukraine says Russia launched ‘inhumane’ attack on Christmas Day – National

Russia launched a massive missile and drone barrage targeting Ukraine’s energy infrastructure on Wednesday, striking a thermal power plant and prompting Ukrainians to take shelter in metro stations on Christmas morning. The strikes on Ukrainian fuel and energy sources included 78 air, ground, and sea-launched missiles as well as 106 Shaheds and other types of drones, Ukraine’s air force said. It claimed to have intercepted 59 missiles and 54 drones, with 52 more drones being jammed.“(Russian President Vladimir) Putin deliberately chose Christmas for an attack. What could be more inhumane?” Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on X. “They continue to fight for a blackout in Ukraine.”In Russia, meanwhile, one woman died and three people were wounded after falling debris from a downed...