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Shweta Basu Prasad’s Digital Playlist: Dheepan explores the struggles and atrocities of civil wars
November 06, 2017 5:40 pm
Shweta Basu Prasad’s Digital Playlist: Dheepan is about a Tamil soldier and two refugees flee civil war in Sri Lanka, but find a whole new set of crisis when they attempt to start a new life in Paris. The first hour of the film shows their struggle to accept each other as the new family in a new land along with a foreign language, which Yalini nor Dheepan understand.
India should do away with film censorship: 'Dheepan' actor Anthonythasan Jesuthasan
November 03, 2015 5:23 pm
Anthonythasan Jesuthasan feels "Dheepan" may not release in India, and says it's time the country gets rid of its film censorship.
'Dheepan' lead pair reunite for Tamil project
November 03, 2015 11:35 am
Actors Anthonythasan Jesuthasan and Kalieaswari Srinivasan, who worked together in "Dheepan", are set to join hands once again for a Tamil film.
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‘No chess on a dead planet’: Tata Steel Chess tournament’s final round delayed due to climate activists’ protests
Updated: January 18, 2026 01:38 IST
Extinction Rebellion reportedly dumped 2025 kilograms of coal outside the entrance of the playing hall; Tata Steel’s Dutch subsidiaries are facing a lawsuit in the Netherlands alleging health-related damage caused by emissions from the company’s operations
DGCA slaps IndiGo with penalties totalling Rs 22.20 crore for December flight disruptions, warns CEO, COO, other senior officials
Updated: January 18, 2026 00:44 IST
The enforcement actions by the regulator are based on the findings of a four-member DGCA inquiry committee that was tasked with a comprehensive review and assessment of the circumstances that led to the crisis in the first week of December.
Manchester United FC vs Manchester City FC, Premier League Football: Mbeumo, Dorgu help United win 2-0
Updated: January 18, 2026 00:43 IST
Manchester United FC vs Manchester City FC: This is new United coach Michael Carrick's first game in charge at the club. And Harry Maguire almost gave Carrick the perfect start with a goal early on.
India vs Bangladesh, U-19 World Cup 2026 Highlights: Vihaan Malhotra takes 4 as India defeat Bangladesh by 18 runs (DLS)
Updated: January 18, 2026 00:40 IST
IND vs BAN U19 India vs Bangladesh Under 19 World Cup 2026 Today Match Highlights: India, after being invited to bat first, manage 238 in 48.4 overs.
U19 WC: No handshake at toss; BCB says it’s ‘unintentional’
Updated: January 18, 2026 00:34 IST
Both sets of players were seen shaking hands after the hard-fought match got over.
Israel objects to US announcement of leaders who will help oversee next steps in Gaza
January 17, 2026 23:55 IST
The rare criticism from Israel of its close ally in Washington says the Gaza executive committee “was not coordinated with Israel and is contrary to its policy,” without details.
Badminton: PV Sindhu sees a spark in 17-year-old Tanvi Sharma after training together in New Delhi
Updated: January 17, 2026 23:33 IST
"For sure, she has the potential to be the one after me," says Sindhu after their training session at the Constitution Club of India.
Rs 2,000 aid for women, free bus travel for men: AIADMK unveils first phase of 2026 poll promises
Updated: January 17, 2026 23:32 IST
The slew of proposals announced looks to expand or build upon schemes currently in place under the ruling DMK govt.
Melania Trump issues warning on AI use in schools, urges students to harness AI for creativity
January 17, 2026 23:23 IST
Melania addressed a nationwide audience of K-12 students and warned that children should avoid using AI as a quick solution.
Two Kerala tourists drown after Arunachal’s frozen Sela Lake cracks under their weight
Updated: January 17, 2026 23:22 IST
Sela Lake is located at an altitude of over 13,000 feet above sea level and is among several high-altitude lakes frequented by tourists in Tawang.
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