The New Indian Express Chennai - December 10, 2024

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December 10, 2024

₹800 cr in 4 days, Pushpa rules box office

EVER since he rose on the screen in 2021, Allu Arjun's Pushparaj has become an unstoppable force of nature.

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Stop attacks on Hindus, Dhaka told

NEGATIVE CAMPAIGN, CLAIMS BANGLADESH

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Reservation can't be based on religion: SC

RELIGION cannot be the basis for granting reservation, the Supreme Court said on Monday, while hearing a batch of pleas, including one by the West Bengal government, challenging the Calcutta High Court's decision to quash the Other Backward Class (OBC) classification of 77, mostly Muslim, communities.

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TN adopts motion, asks centre to scrap tungsten mining

The Tamil Nadu Assembly on Monday unanimously adopted a resolution urging the Government of India (GOI) to immediately cancel tungsten mining rights given to Hindustan Zinc Limited in Madurai district and not to grant any mining licence in the future without the permission of the state government.

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Revenue Secy Sanjay Malhotra is new RBI chief

To assume charge on Wednesday; faces dual challenge of high inflation & slowing growth

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COMING, NO-TRUST MOTION AGAINST V-P

IN a breakdown of ties between the Opposition and the BJP-led NDA government, the INDIA bloc on Monday said it is contemplating an impeachment motion against Vice President and Rajya Sabha chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar.

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Udhaya, Anbil Mahesh to inaugurate 48th Chennai Book Fair on Dec 27

DEPUTY Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin and School Education Minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi will inaugurate the 48th edition of the Chennai Book Fair on December 27, the Booksellers and Publishers Association of South India (Bapasi) officially announced on Monday.

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Does MS' Will preclude third party from instituting award in her name, asks Madras HC

THE Madras High Court on Monday questioned whether the Will of legendary Carnatic singer M.S. Subbulakshmi prevented a third party from instituting an award in her name.

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Erode man sets four-year-old son on fire, arrested

ERODE North police arrested a man on Monday for setting his four-year-old son on fire over a family dispute on Sunday.

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City residents need to be taught to love their waterbodies

Keeping Head Above Water TNIE invites prominent citizens to pen their experiences and suggestions that can help mitigate the impact of rain

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Tasmac staff urge minister to fix glitchy billing system

THE Tamil Nadu Tasmac Employees Union (AITUC) has urged Electricity and Prohibition Minister V Senthil Balaji to resolve issues related to the QR code-based billing system implemented on a pilot basis in Tasmac outlets in select districts.

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Six travel agents held for forging docus to obtain Indian passports

THE fake passport wing of the Central Crime Branch (CCB) in Chennai arrested six travel agents on Monday for forging Aadhaar cards to obtain Indian passports illegally.

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Udhaya lays foundation for 493 GCC projects worth ₹280 crore

DEPUTY Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin laid the foundation stone at the Ripon Building on Monday to transform the Marina Beach to achieve the Blue Flag status.

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Chennai-Mysuru Express superfast to be operated as ordinary from Jan 3

THE Chennai-Mysuru Intercity Express will be downgraded from a superfast to an ordinary express starting January 3, following a decision by the South Western Railway (SWR) and approval from the Railway Board.

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Govt may give forest dept 96 acres of reclaimed Perungudi dump site

Final decision will be taken after Anna University conducts study on soil below land surface

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Cops open fire at armed rowdy in 'self defence'

A special police team opened fire at a 24-year-old history sheeter after he allegedly threatened to shoot the personnel with a country-made gun to evade arrest.

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Local bodies to levy 10% tax for entertainment shows

THE state government on Monday tabled a bill in the Assembly to amend the Tamil Nadu Local Authorities Entertainments Tax Act, 2017.

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AFTER ARJUNA'S DYNASTY BARB, VCK SUSPENDS HIM FOR 6 MONTHS

The ousted deputy general secretary is in no mood to relent as he reaffirms that the mindset that thinks oppressed communities should not come to power is 'monarchic'

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10 more bills likely to be passed today

THE state government introduced a total of 10 bills in the Assembly on Monday. The bills are likely to be passed on Tuesday, when the short two-day session ends.

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6 months & counting, 30K yet to be paid for cleaning school loos

Over 30,000 sanitary workers who clean toilets in government schools in rural areas across the state have not been paid salaries for more than six months in this academic year, allegedly because the Department of Rural Development and Panchayat Raj stopped releasing funds.

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Villagers urge centre to drop tungsten mining

AFTER the state government passed a resolution against tungsten mining, members of the Tungsten Surangathitta Ethirppu Makkal Kootamaippu in Madurai on Monday staged a demonstration, urging the central government to drop the mining project.

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MAN ATTACKS EX-PARTNER WITH KNIFE

THE city police arrested a 33-year-old knitwear company worker on Monday evening for stabbing a woman.

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Wild elephant damages shops near Poondi temple

A wild elephant that has visited the vicinity of the Poondi temple located in the foothills of Velliangiri, in search of food and water in the past, returned to the place on Sunday morning, leaving devotees and shopkeepers in panic.

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After woman ends 4-year-old relationship, man stabs her

A 24-year-old woman was stabbed near Mannargudi on Monday evening by a man who was allegedly upset after she ended their relationship.

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Woman falls from bus while trying to change seats, crushed to death

A 40-year-old woman died after accidentally falling from a moving bus near Tiruvallur on Sunday.

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Spell out plan to tackle pollution at Thamirabarani origin point: HC

SHOCKED with the findings that the Thamirabarani is polluted even at the source at Agasthiyar Falls, the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court on Monday told officials to inspect and file a report on the causes of pollution, and sought an action plan to eradicate or prevent the same.

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Stalker sets 17-yr-old girl on fire for rejecting proposal

FOR Rama Lakshmi, life has been a relentless struggle.

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Won't compensate TECOM for Smart City pullback: Pinarayi

'Govt will take over land and won't give it to any private players'

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National Highway over Chilika lagoon triggers outrage

THE Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has approved the proposed alignment of a two-lane national highway connectivity over Chilika lagoon, a move which may jeopardise biodiversity of the largest brackish water lake of Asia.

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Govt must pass resolution to shut IREL plant in TN

KANNIYAKUMARI: The Movement Against Atomic Minerals Mining has urged the Tamil Nadu Assembly to pass a resolution to permanently shutdown IREL (India) Ltd's Manavalakurichi plant and scrap its proposed atomic mineral mining plant in Killiyoor taluk of Kanniyakumari, similar to the resolution passed against tungsten mining in Madurai.

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Gudalur forest division officials to upload tiger sightings on mobile app

SIMILAR to the practice followed in tiger reserves, Gudalur forest division officials have started monitoring wild animals, including tigers, and registering their details using the M-stripe app from December 1.

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Took stand on Munambam after consulting Muslim League leaders: Satheesan

Leader of Opposition VD Satheesan said on Monday that the UDF took a stand on the Munambam issue in consultation with senior Muslim League leaders.

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PUSHPA & THE ART OF MAKING MOVIE AS AN OTT SERIES

TRUE terror,\" Kurt Vonnegut said, \"is to wake up one morning and discover that your high school class is running the country.\" Or making movies. Sukumar's Pushpa 2: The Rule could well be the end of cinema as we know it. It is an episodic theatrical movie like an OTT series. Netflix and Amazon should watch out.

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FIVE FOR 2025: TRENDSPOTTING IN THE MARKETPLACE

Data analytics and smart tech will give the marketer more power in the new year. How she uses those tools to claim the consumer's time will shape marketing campaigns

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Soros vs Adani row paralyses House

BJP move to discuss Soros sparks RS chaos

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SC seeks details on property burnt, asks Manipur govt to file action taken report

NINETEEN months after a brutal and horrific ethnic violence between the Meitei and Kuki-zo communities erupted in Manipur, the Supreme Court on Monday sought a sealed cover report from the state government regarding the properties burnt, looted, trespassed and encroached upon, along with the details of name and address of the owner and who is occupying it at the moment.

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'Hasina's exit a carefully crafted coup'

Former high commissioner to Dhaka Veena Sikri says Pak aims to reverse events of '71 by discreetly backing B'desh

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Job market ready: UGC guidelines on higher edu, formal qualifications soon

IN a bid to integrate informal and formal learning, the University Grants Commission (UGC) will come out with draft guidelines on Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).

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BJP move to discuss Soros sparks RS chaos

THE Rajya Sabha witnessed chaos after Leader of House JP Nadda said BJP members were agitated Congress leaders' links with George Soros Foundation and wanted a discussion, but Opposition members rejected the allegation.

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India, Philippines coast guard meet to strengthen ties

AS part of the MoU signed between the two countries, the Indian and Philippines Coast Guards on Monday conducted a bilateral meeting at ICG HQs.

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INS Tushil commissioned into Navy in Russia

THE Indian Navy on Monday commissioned INS Tushil, the latest multi-role stealth-guided missile frigate at the Yantar Shipyard in Kaliningrad, Russia.

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MEA says in touch with Damascus for safety of Indians living in Syria

A day after rebel forces overthrew President Bashar Assad's government in Syria, India on Monday said that it is monitoring the unfolding developments in the Arab nation and advocated a peaceful and inclusive political process in the country.

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United colours of 1st day, 1st show in J'khand House

NOT only the sixth Jharkhand Assembly is different in many ways from the previous ones, but also newly elected MLAs reached the House in different styles on the first day of the special session on Monday—some were seen coming barefoot, some bowed head before entering the House, while many of them took oath in their regional language.

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Diljit invokes Indori's poem to silence protest

PUNJABI singer Diljit Dosanjh performed live in Indore on Sunday evening amid protests against the concert by VHP and Bajrang Dal men.

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Maha deadlock continues over portfolios, cabinet expansion in Maha Yuti

AMID the deadlock over portfolio allocations among Maha Yuti allies, Maharashtra deputy CM Eknath Shinde on Monday met Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis to press for the home ministry, with other deputy CM Ajit Pawar insisting on the finance ministry, sources said.

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₹100 bribe, Sanjay Gandhi 'legacy' in Gujarat sterilisation potboiler

A day filled with controversy unfolded in Gujarat as several political storms emerged over the sterilization issue.

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Didi takes 'lollipop' jibe at BNP's claim over Bengal, Bihar

WEST Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday reacted strongly to statements by a section of Bangladeshi politicians that Bangladesh has legitimate claims over Bengal, Bihar and Odisha.

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PM pitches Rising Raj to investors

'Receptive and resilient' desert state has ability to create new opportunities, says Modi

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Row over HC judge's remarks on UCC, 'India will run as per wishes of majority'

ALLAHABAD High Court judge Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav's statements on the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) have sparked outrage in political circles and social media.

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Israeli overnight strikes in central Gaza kill six persons

PALESTINIAN medical officials said on Monday that Israeli strikes in the central Gaza Strip overnight killed at least six persons.

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Families search for their loved ones in Saydnaya jail basement, dungeons

SYRIAN rescuers searched a jail synonymous with the worst atrocities of ousted president Bashar al-Assad's rule, as people in the capital flocked to a central square to celebrate their country's freedom.

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Historic opportunity, says Biden

THE fall of the Assad regime century is a historic opportunity for the people of the country, outgoing US President Joe Biden said on Sunday.

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Putin gives asylum to fugitive dictator Assad

The rebels reiterated their assurances that Syria is for all, including Druze, Sunnis, Alawites. The Islamists assured would not tell women how to dress

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Israel strikes chemical weapons sites in Syria

ISRAELI Foreign Minister Gideon Saar said on Monday that his country had struck \"chemical weapons\" in neighboring Syria.

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Free run to terror in fascist Yunus govt: Sheikh Hasina

BANGLADESH's deposed premier Sheikh Hasina has launched a fierce attack on the interim administration, accusing its Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus of running a \"fascist regime\" that allows terrorists and fundamentalists to act without restraint.

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UN rights head seeks justice for past crimes

BASHAR al-Assad's fall as Syrian president must be followed by accountability for him and others behind the horrific crimes committed during his rule, the UN insisted on Monday here.

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Das leaves behind rich legacy in policy making

Das was not taken seriously in initial years by many for being 'history graduate', but he proved them wrong with his deft handling of crises

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Monthly retail passenger vehicle sales declined 33% in November: FADA

RETAIL passenger vehicle (PV) sales in November 2024 declined by 33.37% month-on-month and 13.72% year-on-year, totaling 321,943 units. The drop in demand followed the festive season.

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Lenskart to invest ₹1,500 cr in Telangana facility

EYEWEAR major Lenskart will set up the largest eyewear manufacturing facility in Telangana with an investment of nearly ₹1,500 crore.

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Adani's Krishnapatnam Port gets nod to import petroleum products till 2026

The government on Monday permitted Krishnapatnam Port in Andhra Pradesh, operated by Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Limited (AP-SEZ), to import petroleum products by sea.

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Air India places order for 100 more Airbus aircraft

TATA Group-run Air India said on Monday it has placed an order to buy 100 more Airbus aircraft, comprising 10 widebody A350 and 90 narrowbody A320 aircraft, including A321neo.

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Govt may extend laptop, PC import deadline beyond Dec 31

THE government is likely to extend the deadline of the import authorisation scheme for laptop and personal computers beyond December 31, 2024, said a senior government official.

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BIMA SAKHI: LIC SETS ASIDE ₹840 CR IN 1ST YEAR; TO ENROLL 1L WOMEN

STATE-owned Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) has set aside ₹840 crore in the first year for the Bima Sakhi scheme, launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday.

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VIL to raise ₹1,980 cr through preferential issue

VODAFONE IDEA (VIL), the country's third-largest telecom service provider, announced on Monday that its Board of Directors has approved the issuance of up to 176 crore equity shares on a preferential basis to raise ₹1,980 crore.

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Space technology start-up Pixxel raises $24 million in fresh funding

US-India-based space technology company Pixxel has closed $24 million in additional funding as part of its Series B round.

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LIREN MAKES PERFECT MOVES

The reigning world champion comes back strong to level score 6-6 against Gukesh in Game 12

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CL: Real, Man City in danger zone

The enlarged first stage of the revamped Champions League was supposed to be a stroll for giants of European soccer like Real Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester City.

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Problems aplenty as India hit nets on 'day 5' in Adelaide

BY the time the dawn breaks in India on Tuesday, Rohit Sharma and Co would be at the Adelaide Oval. Except, it will not be for the fifth day of the second Test against Australia, which is what it was supposed to be.

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Vimal to lead TN U23 team

VIMAL Khumar was named captain of the Tamil Nadu U23 squad for the BCCI one-day tournament (2024-25) to be played in Thiruvananthapuram from December 17-27, 2024.

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Amit is a humble and team-first player: TN Dragons coach Van Eijk

TAMIL Nadu Dragon's head coach Rein van Eijk has been in charge of developing the next generation of hockey players in Germany. Now, with the Hockey India League, he has the challenge to make the Dragons ready for the competition starting in Rourkela on December 28. He spoke with this daily about inclusion of a few players, his hopes for the season and more.

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Fulton, @ ₹21.7 lakh/month, highest paid foreign coach in Oly sports

DING by the sports ministry's response in the Rajya Sabha, Craig Fulton is the highest-paid foreign coach engaged by the National Sports Federation.

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SUBTLE SIGNS MAY INDICATE EARLY ONSET

SUMI (name changed) was in high school when her parents noticed a marked shift in her behaviour towards them and her peers.

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Respiratory health under threat from poor air quality

Air quality plays a crucial role in our overall health and well-being.

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POLLUTION AND STRESS EMERGE AS MAJOR RISK FACTORS FOR STROKE

While hypertension, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and smoking remain significant risk factors for stroke, new contributors like sedentary lifestyles and air pollution are taking centre stage.

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4AM PIT STOPS

Before the day fully unfurls itself, the streets of the Chennai is wrapped in the rustles of newspapers, the gurgles in tea and coffee kettles, never-ending chatters of friends, and the quite weaving of garland vendors. Does this city ever sleep?

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A PEEK INTO A POET'S LEGACY

E who writes poetry is not a poet. He whose poetry has become his life, and who has made his life his poetry – it is he who is a poet.

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All about Scandinavian STYLE OF DESIGN

Scandinavian interior design is a style of underrated elegance in the residential and commercial spaces.

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The plant every Indian loves to grow

The Curry Leaf plant (Murraya koenigii), also known as curry patta, is a staple in many kitchens for its distinctive aroma and taste.

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A concrete idea

IMAGINE owning a home that's ready in just days.

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Sai Abhyankkar to compose for Suriya 45

N Monday, it was officially announced that Sai Abhyankkar has been roped in to compose music for Suriya 45, confirming speculations that AR Rahman will no longer be involved in the film.

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Sanjay Dutt joins Baaghi 4

SANJAY Dutt's first look from Baaghi 4 was unveiled by the makers on Monday.

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Kraven The Hunter sets a new release date

IT was earlier reported that Kraven The Hunter was scheduled to release on December 13.

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All about love

Mazaiyil Nanaigiren stars Anson Paul and Reba Monica John discuss what makes their film appealing, how it portrays love, their favourite love stories from the past, and more

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'I make movies because I watch movies'

Director-producer-writer Zoya Akhtar, on her first experience serving on a festival jury at the 21st Marrakech International Film Festival

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