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'Bhooth Bangla' box office day 5: Akshay's horror comedy surpasses Rs 117 crore globally

Times of India - Wed, 04/22/2026 - 00:49
'Bhooth Bangla', featuring the versatile Akshay Kumar, has delighted audiences worldwide, surpassing the Rs 100 crore milestone by earning Rs 117.71 crore. While the film has sparked split opinions among fans, it experienced a robust start that set the stage for its continuing success, particularly with a notable boost in Day 5 earnings. Read the full article to know more in detail.
Categories: National News

50 shades of anger? Bengaluru woman ties lover on pretext of ‘good time’, sets him ablaze

Times of India - Tue, 04/21/2026 - 23:57
A woman in Bengaluru has been arrested for allegedly setting her boyfriend on fire during a BDSM session. The 27-year-old reportedly doused her partner in inflammable liquid and ignited it after tying him up. Investigators believe the act may have stemmed from resentment after he rejected her marriage proposal.
Categories: National News

Josh Allen gets emotional after welcoming daughter with Hailee Steinfeld

Times of India - Tue, 04/21/2026 - 22:56
Josh Allen has opened up about how fatherhood is reshaping his life after welcoming a baby girl with Hailee Steinfeld. He said his drive to win remains, but his purpose has changed as he now wants to inspire his daughter. Calling parenthood a blessing, Allen praised Steinfeld’s support, while the couple shared their joy and began embracing life together as new parents.
Categories: National News

'Get out of here': Minister gets taste of 'akrosh' over traffic jam during BJP's Mumbai rally

Times of India - Tue, 04/21/2026 - 22:40
During a BJP rally in Mumbai, a frustrated woman confronted Maharashtra minister Girish Mahajan and demonstrators, demanding they clear the road. She expressed anger over being stuck in traffic for over an hour while trying to pick up her child. The incident, captured in viral videos, saw the woman urging them to move off the road.
Categories: National News

'We still can’t enter temples’: Vinod Suryavanshi on caste discrimination in Karnataka

Times of India - Tue, 04/21/2026 - 22:26
Vinod Suryavanshi, who made a brief appearance in Panchayat, has opened up about facing caste discrimination in his native village in Karnataka, revealing that his family is still not allowed to enter temples or people’s homes. Apart from his recent work, Vinod also spoke about his difficult childhood marked by poverty and emotional struggles. Before entering the entertainment industry, Vinod took up several jobs to make ends meet.
Categories: National News

Listening to music while eating makes food taste better? Science has a surprising answer

Times of India - Tue, 04/21/2026 - 20:18
Science reveals sound significantly impacts our food experience, influencing taste perception and enjoyment. Researchers found high-pitched sounds enhance sweetness, while low tones amplify bitterness. Tempo affects eating speed, and volume can alter food choices. This crossmodal connection, where the brain links sound with flavour, is already shaping restaurant experiences.
Categories: National News

Imayam’s ‘Nammalu’: Power lust, caste pride, and electoral sabotage take the centre stage

Hindu - Tue, 04/21/2026 - 20:06
The short story is driven by the authority of an unquestioned district secretary — a former minister and a caste Hindu — who acts against his own party’s candidate
Categories: National News

Tamil literature and electoral politics: a compilation

Hindu - Tue, 04/21/2026 - 20:03
This is a collection of articles published in The Hindu on Tamil short stories that narrate interesting aspects of electoral politics in Tamil Nadu
Categories: National News

Hyderabad techie becomes 'ganja developer' after losing job; 17 plants seized from rooftop

Times of India - Tue, 04/21/2026 - 20:01
A software engineer in Hyderabad was arrested for cultivating ganja plants at his residence after losing his job due to substance addiction. Excise officials seized 17 mature plants from his terrace, estimating a yield of 10 kg. In a separate incident, two BTech students were apprehended for selling ganja.
Categories: National News

Pineapple farmers in Kerala feel the heat as prices plummet

Hindu - Tue, 04/21/2026 - 19:57
The summer season, one of the most lucrative times for the farmers with sales and demand usually skyrocketing for the fruit, is showing a depressing reversal this time around
Categories: National News

Kerala’s agriculture sector reels under severe rain deficit

Hindu - Tue, 04/21/2026 - 19:54
Palakkad, Malappuram, Kollam, and Idukki among the worst-a ected districts in terms of rainfall de ciency this summer season; farmers say that summer crops, which are at present in the critical tillering stage, are struggling to survive the extreme temperature
Categories: National News

Searing heat grips Mysuru district, H.D. Kote nears 40°C; low heat risk forecast over next three days

Hindu - Tue, 04/21/2026 - 19:36
H.D. Kote nears 40°C; elderly persons advised to remain indoors during peak hours to avoid exposure
Categories: National News

Tourists return to Pahalgam; hoteliers offer discounts

Hindu - Tue, 04/21/2026 - 19:34
Tourists pay tributes at the Pahalgam attack memorial, with locals standing guard; the hill station is once again teeming with visitors, hotels are offering rebates on tariffs, and taxi operators are providing free rides for an hour on April 22
Categories: National News

BJP’s ideology unacceptable in Tamil Nadu: D. Raja

Hindu - Tue, 04/21/2026 - 19:29
CPI leader characterises the RSS-BJP combine as seeking to impose “a monolithic, medieval socio-political order” on a country defined by its diversity
Categories: National News

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