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T’puram: A stage production inspired by cinematic storytelling will be presented for theatre audiences in the city on Saturday at the Ganesh Auditorium in Thycaud. Titled “Ast Geron”, the play is based on the life of Russian-American writer Elena O Labedeva. The production is scripted, directed and choreographed by Adrija Panicker, a theatre artist and dancer.The story explores themes of love, sacrifice and emotional struggle, with a focus on relationships beyond gender. “This is a fantasy. Dance theatre in Kerala usually deals with socially relevant or contemporary issues. This production discusses love, sacrifice and the struggles two people undergo for…
Kolkata: The city police arrested another person in the Kankulia violence case reported last Sunday, in which two persons were injured after shots were fired, bombs hurled, personal property and vehicles vandalised. Sambhu Sikari alias Patla (34), a resident of AT Chatterjee Road in the Lake area, was arrested on Thursday, taking the number of arrests in the case to 20.The arrested individuals were aged between 18 and 38, said cops. “While some accused are residents of the Rabindra Sarobar Police Station area, a few are from Lake and Tiljala areas, while others are from the Kasba Police Station area,”…
Bad Bunny has said he feels a responsibility, as someone with influence, to highlight important issues. He has consistently used his platform and music to not only showcase his culture, but support the LGBTQ community and advocate for Puerto Rico’s self-determination, which has remained an overseas US territory since 1898. Source link
A 28-year-old Vancouver man with known gang links was shot dead in Burnaby on Thursday evening, in what investigators believe is the latest episode in British Columbia’s escalating gang conflict. Dilraj Singh Gill died at the scene after shots were fired near the 3700 block of Canada Way just before 5.30pm.IHIT Sgt. Freda Fong called the incident deeply concerning. “A shooting, especially in a public place, is extremely troubling, not only for the police but for the entire community,” she said, urging witnesses to come forward.Burnaby RCMP officers arrived to find Gill suffering critical injuries. Despite life-saving efforts, he could…
Koichi Nakano, associate professor of political science at Sophia University, says that despite initial grumbling when the snap election was announced, the LDP appears to be riding high on the prime minister’s popularity. A recent Asahi Shimbun survey suggests the party is on track to gain significantly more than the 233 seats needed for a majority in the 8 February lower house election. Source link
The former striker now devotes his time to championing others as a public speaker and activist. Source link
Police searching homes linked to Peter Mandelson after new revelations from the Jeffrey Epstein files dominate Saturday’s papers. Source link
Thomas Draca. | Photo Credit: MI Emirates Italy’s Australia-bred pacer Thomas Draca will run in this T20 World Cup with history swinging against his chest – a chain once worn by Dennis Lillee. To others, it’s just a chain. To him, it’s inheritance. He calls Lillee family.“Dennis has actually given me his World Series chain. It’s got his Test cap and his signature on it. He gave me that for my 21st birthday. In this World Cup, I’ll be wearing it, and I want to do him proud. I wouldn’t be here without him,” said the 25-year-old after his team’s…
Indian women’s hockey team coach Harendra Singh. File | Photo Credit: R.V. Moorthy In a surprise development, Indian women’s hockey team coach Harendra Singh stepped down on Monday (December 1, 2025) with immediate effect.The women’s team is currently training in Bengaluru ahead of the Hockey India League and the FIH Pro League starting in February. More importantly, the qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup are also scheduled to be held in February-March.“We thank Harendra Singh for his services. His commitment towards the development of Indian Hockey is well-known. We will announce a suitable replacement soon to ensure the team’s preparations…
Spectators sit and watch matches on a giant screen at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, on January 23, 2026 | Photo Credit: AP Temperatures of 40C are forecast to roast the Australian Open on Saturday (January 24, 2026), forcing a change of schedule and warnings for fans.Play will start in Melbourne at 10:30 a.m. on the main arenas, compared to the normal 11:00 or 11:30 a.m.Other courts will start match action as early as 10:00 a.m., with organisers warning spectators to take precautions against the extreme heat and sun.“We expect pleasant conditions tomorrow morning, in the mid-20s, and…