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India’s most expensive cinematic production—a mega-budget retelling of the beloved Hindu epic Ramayana—has divided film critics and cultural purists even as it draws packed crowds across theatres. While audiences have celebrated its ambitious visual scale and star-studded lineup, the film faces sharp pushback over colloquial language, creative departures from classical texts, and an over-reliance on visual effects at the expense of emotional depth.
Five-time Ballon d’Or winner Cristiano Ronaldo has announced his retirement from international football after an extraordinary 23-year journey with Portugal. Signing off as the sport’s all-time record goalscorer with 146 goals in 234 caps, the Euro 2016 champion confirmed in an emotional address that he is ‘handing back the number 7 shirt,’ prompting the Portuguese Football Federation to announce a special nationwide tribute to celebrate his historic career.
Celebrated British actor Sir Patrick Stewart has passed away at the age of 86. Rising from a childhood marked by domestic hardship and going completely bald by age 19, Stewart built a formidable career with the Royal Shakespeare Company before capturing global stardom as Captain Jean-Luc Picard in Star Trek and Professor X in the X-Men franchise. Knighted in 2010, the Yorkshire-born legend proved that classical discipline and character can redefine modern popular culture.
Cannes is considered to be most prestigious film festival in the world. It is considered among the “Big Three” European film festivals alongside Venice and Berlin.
Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru delivered a sensational performance to defeat Gujarat Titans by 92 runs in Qualifier 1 of IPL 2026 and book their place in the final. The high-voltage clash at Dharamsala turned into a one-sided contest as RCB dominated with both bat and ball.
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Rajasthan Royals booked their ticket to the 2026 IPL playoffs with a 30-run victory over Mumbai Indians. Driven by a sensational late cameo and a lethal opening spell from Jofra Archer, the Royals secured the fourth seed to set up an Eliminator clash against Sunrisers Hyderabad.
The 2026 IPL group stage has wrapped up with a historic logjam at the top of the table. While RCB, Gujarat, and Hyderabad have successfully punched their tickets to the qualifiers, a furious multi-team race is underway to capture the coveted fourth spot before the playoffs officially begin.
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