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  How the Money's Being Split for *Dhurandhar In straightforward terms, here's how the profits are being carved up for Dhurandhar as of December 2025. The film's been a huge success, pulling in over ₹750 crore worldwide, so there's plenty of cash to go round. 1. Jio Studios (The Money Behind It All) Jio Studios (owned by Reliance) stumped up most of the cash to make and promote the film. Their Cut: They're the biggest winners. After covering the ₹250–₹280 crore it cost to make the film, they're expected to walk away with a net profit of around ₹150 to ₹200 crore. Extra Perks: They also own the rights to any future sequels and spin-offs, which makes the "Dhurandhar" brand a goldmine for them going forward. 2. The Producers (Aditya & Lokesh Dhar) The Dhar brothers (B62 Studios) are the creative minds behind it. Their Cut: They usually get a flat production fee plus a percentage of the final profits (what's called the "backend"). Est...

Dhruv Rathee has called Dhurandhar a "₹300 crore propaganda film," and his main issue is with its extreme violence and the way it handles certain political themes. He started criticising it when the trailer came out, and his attacks ramped up as the film became a huge box-office hit in December 2025. Watch dhurandhar Here's what he's been saying: 1. The "ISIS Videos" Comparison Rathee's biggest complaint, and the one that went viral, was about how graphic the film is. He reckons the level of gore, torture, and "ISIS-style beheadings" shown in the trailer and the film itself goes too far—it's not just entertainment anymore, it's dangerous. His argument: By dressing up extreme brutality as "patriotic entertainment," the filmmakers are "poisoning young people's minds" just to make money. 2. Making Violence Normal Rathee also had a go at India's Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), accusing them of double ...

United States Suspends Immigration from 19 Countries After Terror Attack The United States has stopped accepting immigrants from nineteen countries following a terrorist attack in Washington, D.C. that killed two National Guard members. The government says it's a security measure, but the decision has sparked fierce debate about whether it's fair, whether it'll actually work, and what it means for the thousands of people now stuck in limbo. The announcement came from the Trump administration, which insists the suspension is needed to keep the country safe. Officials say the countries on the list—including Afghanistan, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Eritrea, Chad, Myanmar, the Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, and Haiti—have serious problems with security checks and information sharing. The ban doesn't just affect new applications; it's also frozen cases that were already being processed, leaving families and individuals stranded with no clear path forward. Those wh...

Saudi Arabia's Deportation of 24,000 Pakistanis: A Blow to Reputation and Human Dignity Saudi Arabia has deported more than 24,000 Pakistani nationals this year, and the reasons given—organised begging and visa abuse, particularly around Mecca and Medina—have caused serious embarrassment for Pakistan. Behind the numbers lies a grimmer story about poverty, exploitation, and the lengths desperate people will go to when they see no future at home. Most of those deported had travelled on Umrah or tourist visas, supposedly for religious pilgrimage, but were caught begging in the streets. Saudi authorities take a dim view of this, seeing it as both a violation of the pilgrimage's sanctity and evidence of organised criminal networks preying on vulnerable people. The scale of the deportations suggests this isn't just a few bad apples—it's a systemic problem. Pakistan isn't alone in this. The UAE has sent back around 6,000 Pakistanis, mostly for begging or suspected crimin...

Bill Gates and Sergey Brin Among Newly Released Epstein Photos The release of new photographs from Jeffrey Epstein’s estate has once again drawn public attention to the far‑reaching network of connections maintained by the disgraced financier. Among the images, now made public by the US House Oversight Committee, are pictures of two of the world’s most recognisable technology leaders: Bill Gates, co‑founder of Microsoft, and Sergey Brin, co‑founder of Google.   The photographs form part of a wider collection of around seventy images, taken at social events and gatherings linked to Epstein. In one, Gates is seen standing beside a woman whose face has been redacted for privacy reasons. In another, Brin appears in a casual setting connected to Epstein’s circle. Importantly, the committee has emphasised that these images do not depict any criminal activity, nor do they serve as evidence of wrongdoing by Gates or Brin. Their inclusion is simply part of a broader effort to document ...

This is the case of espionage under the guise of honey trap. Madhuri Gupta was a senior officer of the Indian Foreign Service. She was 52 years old but unmarried. She had worked in senior positions in many countries including Egypt, Malaysia, Zimbabwe, Iraq, Libya. Due to her good command over Urdu, she was sent to Pakistan where she was given the visa as well as the media charge. Intelligence keeps a close watch on all officers posted in Pakistan In a party, Madhuri Gupta met a  young man named Jamshed alias Jimmy. The young man won Madhuri Gupta's heart with his eloquence and wit. Madhuri Gupta fell in love with him. Not only this, Madhuri Gupta even converted to Islam. Intelligence's attention on Madhuri Gupta intensified and her emails and phone were put under surveillance. It was then discovered that Madhuri Gupta had become a traitor for love with Jamshed and that she was passing on India's secret information to Jamshed. In fact, Jamshed was an ISI spy. ISI had tr...

 "India Celebrates Celebrities, Ignores Its Brilliant Scientists—Dr Sandhya Shenoy's Story" Whilst telly and social media are constantly banging on about celebrities like Rakhi Sawant or Tanya Mittal, there's a quiet revolution happening in the world of science. Dr Sandhya Shenoy, a professor and researcher from Mangaluru, has been recognised internationally for her brilliant work in materials science and sustainable energy. Yet her name barely gets a mention in the news. Sandhya's journey isn't one of glitz and glamour—it's one of proper hard graft. She studied chemistry with real passion, earned her PhD, and went on to work at some of India's most respected institutions. Her research focuses on creating smarter, cleaner materials—things like thermoelectrics and photocatalysts—that can help us save energy and protect the environment. These aren't flashy topics, but they're the kind of breakthroughs that can actually change lives. Her work ha...

Delhi's Poisonous Air: Why We Keep Letting This Happen Every Single Year The Winter Prison Every year, as winter arrives in Delhi-NCR, the city turns into a suffocating prison. The air gets thick, you can barely see across the street, and millions of people are forced to breathe in poison. The Air Quality Index (AQI) doesn't just go up a bit—it shoots into "hazardous" levels, making Delhi one of the most polluted capital cities on Earth. This isn't some natural disaster. It's the result of our choices, the government not doing its job properly, and complete system failure. What's Actually Causing It We all know what's behind this: - Stubble burning in Punjab and Haryana—farmers set fire to leftover crops every season, and the smoke drifts straight into Delhi - Car and lorry fumes—the NCR's never-ending traffic adding to the invisible storm - Factory pollution and building site dust, flying about unchecked - Weather patterns that trap all the muck...

  Trump’s $100,000 Visa Fee: Trouble Ahead for TCS and Infosys What’s Happened President Donald Trump has introduced a new $100,000 fee on H‑1B visa applications. This hits Indian IT giants Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and Infosys hardest, as they rely heavily on sending skilled workers from India to the US. The extra cost threatens their business model, hiring plans, and ability to stay competitive.   The H‑1B Programme The H‑1B visa allows skilled foreign workers, mainly in technology, to work in the US. In September 2025, Trump added a huge $100,000 charge for each new worker hired from abroad. It’s part of his drive to prioritise American workers and reduce foreign labour.   Why TCS and Infosys Are Hit Hard - They are among the biggest users of H‑1B visas, especially for staff placed at US client sites.   - Almost nine out of ten hires between 2020 and 2024 went through US consulates, meaning they’re directly caught by this new fee. ...

  When a Hit Song Became a Weapon: The "Oye Oye" Problem Click for full movie In 1989, a catchy Bollywood song called "Oye Oye" from the movie Tridev became so popular that it actually caused a nationwide problem. The Song Everyone Loved The movie Tridev, directed by Rajiv Rai, featured this upbeat dance number with stars Sunny Deol, Jackie Shroff, Naseeruddin Shah, and actress Sonam. The music was composed by Kalyanji-Anandji and sung by Kavita Krishnamurthy and Suresh Wadkar. With its fun beat and playful lyrics, the song became an instant hit across India.  When Fun Turned Ugly Here's where things went wrong: young men all over the country started using the song to harass women on the streets. They'd whistle, yell "Oye Oye!" at women passing by, and repeat the song's flirty lines in crude, aggressive ways. What was meant to be entertainment became a tool for catcalling and sexual harassment. Important clarification: The government never ...

Lionel Messi's tour of India wrapped up on a pleasant and celebratory note in Delhi, despite the absolute shambles that kicked things off in Kolkata. The Mess in Kolkata Messi's highly anticipated appearance at Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata on 13th December 2025 turned into a proper disaster. The place was absolutely rammed, crowd control was virtually non-existent, and far too many VIPs were given access, meaning thousands of fans who'd paid good money were left absolutely gutted—many couldn't even get a decent look at him. His brief 20-minute appearance, with him surrounded by officials and security, really wound people up. Fed-up fans stormed onto the pitch, ripped up seats, and started throwing things, forcing Messi and his teammates Luis Suárez and Rodrigo De Paul to leave early. The backlash was so bad that West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee had to issue a public apology and ordered an investigation into what went wrong. Things Got Better Elsewhere After ...

“Messi’s Kolkata Visit Marred by Chaos — Alleged Coal Scam Funds and political Interference Exposed. Lionel Messi’s much‑anticipated “GOAT Tour” in Kolkata on 13 December 2025 ended in chaos and disappointment.   Organisation and Sponsorship The event was primarily organised by event manager Satadru Dutta, working in coordination with the West Bengal government. It was heavily sponsored by Sonoka Industry, a company owned by Vinay Mishra, coal  a close associate of TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee. Mishra is a prime suspect in the coal scam and left India years ago to escape arrest. Allegations suggest that money linked to him was used to fund the event, raising concerns of money laundering.   Messi’s Arrival and Hotel Incident Messi landed at Kolkata Airport just after midnight on 13 December. He was escorted by TMC minister Sujit Bose. The footballer was scheduled to meet around 40 guests at the hotel, but Bose arranged for nearly 100 people including his relati...

Trump’s $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee Faces Court Battle President Donald Trump announced a dramatic rise in the cost of applying for an H-1B visa. These visas allow American employers to bring in highly skilled workers from overseas, particularly in areas such as technology, healthcare, engineering and education. Until now, the fees were usually between $2,000 and $5,000. The new charge is set at $100,000, a figure that has shocked employers and sparked widespread opposition.   Why States Are Suing California and 19 other states launched a federal lawsuit in Massachusetts to block the fee. Their case rests on three main points:   - The President does not have the legal authority to impose such a steep charge. U.S. law says immigration fees should only cover the cost of running visa programmes, not be used to raise money for general government spending.   - The fee goes beyond what Congress has authorised. Only Congress can approve measures that act like taxes o...

  সল্টলেক স্টেডিয়ামে আজকের বিশৃঙ্খলার জন্য দায়ী কে? সল্টলেক স্টেডিয়ামে আজকের বিশৃঙ্খলার মূল দায়িত্বপ্রাপ্ত ব্যক্তি হলেন আয়োজক সতদ্রু দত্ত, যিনি পুরো অনুষ্ঠানটির টিকিট বিক্রি ও অর্থ সংগ্রহ করেছিলেন। কিন্তু পরিস্থিতি নিয়ন্ত্রণের বাইরে চলে যায় যখন লিওনেল মেসিকে ঘিরে ফেলেন রাজনীতিবিদ, সেলিব্রিটি ও অন্যান্য বিশিষ্টজনেরা।   মন্ত্রী অরূপ বিশ্বাসকে বারবার মেসির একেবারে কাছাকাছি দেখা যায়। সতদ্রু দত্ত বারবার অনুরোধ করলেও কেউ স্থান ছাড়েননি। ফলে মেসিকে ঘিরে সেলফি তোলা, অটোগ্রাফ নেওয়া চলতে থাকে, যা তাঁকে বিরক্ত করে তোলে। শেষ পর্যন্ত মেসি অনিচ্ছাসত্ত্বেও অনুষ্ঠানস্থল ত্যাগ করেন।   যেহেতু মন্ত্রী নিজে ঘটনাস্থলে উপস্থিত ছিলেন, তাই পরিস্থিতি নিয়ন্ত্রণে তাঁরও দায়িত্ব অস্বীকার করা যায় না। অন্যদিকে, নিরাপত্তা ও শৃঙ্খলার দায়িত্ব ছিল পুলিশের হাতে। তারা কীভাবে আয়োজকের সঙ্গে সমন্বয় করেছিল, সেটিও তদন্তের আওতায় আসা উচিত।   👉 তাই শুধু আয়োজক নয়, মন্ত্রী, সেলিব্রিটি এবং পুলিশ প্রশাসন—সবাইকে এই বিশৃঙ্খলার জন্য তদন্তের আওতায় আনা প্রয়োজন

  Why British chose Delhi as India's new capital instead of Calcutta. In 1911, the British chose Delhi as India's new capital instead of Calcutta because Delhi had a rich history as the seat of ancient empires, it was more centrally located near important princely states, and it got them away from all the political trouble brewing in Calcutta. King George V announced this at a massive ceremony called the Delhi Durbar, and it completely changed India's future. What Happened Back in December 1911, King George V made a huge announcement at the Delhi Durbar (a grand imperial gathering): the capital of British India was moving from Calcutta (now Kolkata) to Delhi. This wasn't just shuffling some offices around—it completely changed India's political landscape. Why They Made the Switch Delhi's Historical Weight   Delhi had been the centre of power for centuries—the Mughals ruled from there, and so did many empires before them. The British wanted to connect themselve...

British Influencer Faces Deportation After Pornography Raid Bali, Indonesia — British adult-content creator Tia Billinger, better known by her stage name Bonnie Blue, has been detained in Bali following a police raid on a rented studio and a van linked to a stunt branded the “BangBus”.   Indonesian authorities say the filming may have breached strict anti‑pornography and immigration laws, which carry penalties of up to 15 years in prison.   The Raid Police raided a studio in Bali where a group of foreigners were allegedly filming sexually explicit material. Cameras and equipment were seized, and a blue van labelled “BangBus” was identified as part of the stunt. The incident coincided with Schoolies week, an annual celebration for Australian school leavers.   Around 18 foreigners were questioned, including several Australians. Most were later released.   Who is Bonnie Blue? Bonnie Blue rose to prominence on platforms such as OnlyFans and Fansly, ...

  Trump Says It's "A Shame" Brilliant Indian Students Get Kicked Out After Finishing Their US Degrees Right, here's what's going on. On 11 December 2025, US President Donald Trump spoke at the White House and said it's absolutely ridiculous that talented students from India – as well as China, France, and other countries – have to pack up and leave America after they finish their degrees at top universities. He was sitting with big names like Arvind Krishna from IBM (who's Indian-American) and Michael Dell from Dell, announcing his new "Trump Gold Card" visa scheme. The whole point is to keep these bright people in the US instead of losing them to other countries. What Did Trump Actually Say? Trump was at a meeting going on about how mental the current system is. "They graduate from college, you have to go back to India, they have to go back to China, they have to go back to France. They have to go back wherever they came from. Very hard to ...

Microsoft’s Big India AI Bet: Why This Move Could Change Everything There’s a real buzz in the tech world right now — and for good reason. Microsoft has just committed a massive £13.7 billion (around $17.5 billion) to help India push ahead in artificial intelligence. It’s the company’s biggest investment in Asia so far, and it shows just how seriously they’re taking India’s digital future. The money will roll out between 2026 and 2029, building on the $3 billion they already promised in early 2025. So yes, they’re in this for the long game. India: The New AI Hotspot Why India? Simple — the country is booming. A huge population, a fast-growing digital economy, and millions of young, tech-savvy workers make it the perfect place for AI to grow. Microsoft isn’t just treating India as a customer base; they see it as a global innovation hub. Satya Nadella, Microsoft’s CEO, put it plainly: they want to help India build the infrastructure, skills, and secure systems needed for an “AI-first” ...

  The Dark Side of Indian Daily Soap Operas Many people worry that Indian TV serials are damaging our moral values — and honestly, the worry isn’t wrong. These shows are popular because they feel relatable and full of drama, but most of the time they chase TRPs instead of telling meaningful stories. They exaggerate anger, jealousy, betrayal and even show polygamy as if it’s normal. Family life is turned into something toxic and stressful. Viewers — especially homemakers and families in smaller towns — keep watching out of habit or escapism. But constant exposure to this kind of drama slowly makes unhealthy behaviour feel normal. It often leads to more family arguments, more stress and weaker cultural values. Hindi Serials: When Saas-Bahu Drama Turns Harmful Around 200 million people watch Hindi daily soaps every day. But many of these shows glorify fights, manipulation and revenge. Instead of celebrating unity in joint families, they turn households into war zones. • Anupamaa (St...

পশ্চিমবঙ্গ সরকার কেন কেন্দ্রীয় সরকারের শর্ত মেনে নিচ্ছে না? ১০০ দিনের কাজের স্কিম (এমজিএনআরইজিএ) নিয়ে রিপোর্ট পশ্চিমবঙ্গে এমজিএনআরইজিএ স্কিমের তহবিল ২০২২ সালের মার্চ মাস থেকে কেন্দ্রীয় সরকার বন্ধ করে দিয়েছে, কারণ রাজ্যে এই স্কিমের বাস্তবায়নে ব্যাপক দুর্নীতি ও অনিয়মের অভিযোগ উঠেছে।  অভিযোগগুলির মধ্যে রয়েছে ভুয়ো চাকরির কার্ড, মৃত ব্যক্তিদের নামে তহবিল উত্তোলন, অস্তিত্বহীন প্রকল্পের জন্য অর্থের অপব্যবহার (যেমন বাগান, বনায়ন, জলাধার নির্মাণ)। এই অনিয়মের পরিমাণ প্রায় ৫.৩৭ কোটি টাকা বলে জানা গেছে। সম্প্রতি সুপ্রিম কোর্ট কেন্দ্রের আপিল খারিজ করে হাইকোর্টের রায় বহাল রেখেছে, যাতে ২০২৫ সালের ১ আগস্ট থেকে স্কিম পুনরায় চালু করার নির্দেশ দেওয়া হয়েছে।কিন্তু কেন্দ্র তহবিল ছাড়ার জন্য কিছু শর্ত আরোপ করেছে, যেমন  ত্রৈমাসিক লেবার বাজেট জমা দেওয়া এবং প্রশিক্ষণ প্রদান। Ne ws  মুখ্যমন্ত্রী মমতা বন্দ্যোপাধ্যায় এই শর্তগুলিকে অপমানজনক বলে কেন্দ্রের নোট ছিঁড়ে ফেলেছেন এবং বলেছেন, "এটা অপমান, আমরা আপনাদের দয়া চাই না।" প্রধান কারণ: পশ্চিমবঙ্গ সরকার ভয় পাচ্ছে যে কেন্দ্রীয় শর...