IANS Year Ender 2025: Wildfires, cyclones and floods — major disasters that impacted world
New Delhi, Dec 29 (IANS) Year 2025 was marked by several global disasters as cyclones, floods, wildfires and plane crashes shook the world. From wildfires in the US to earthquakes in Asia, a number of disasters impacted millions across the world. in 2025. The year began with one of California’s most destructive wildfire incidents. Thousands […]
IANS Year Ender 2025: Veto-induced inertia lost peace-making initiatives, but UN still retained influence
United Nations, Dec 29 (IANS) As the Security Council wallowed in veto-induced inertia in 2025, the UN’s peace-making initiatives moved away towards the White House, which brokered an end to the seemingly intractable Gaza conflict and put others like that between Thailand and Cambodia in check. Yet also, in a symbol of the UN’s enduring […]
India delivers 6 ambulances with modern medical equipment to Afghanistan
Kabul/New Delhi, Dec 29 (IANS) India has delivered a consignment of six ambulances to Afghanistan, amid growing healthcare cooperation between the two countries, according to a media report. The ambulances are equipped with advanced medical equipment and can aid in transporting emergency patients and provide emergency health services, Sharafat Zaman Amarkhel, the Taliban spokesman for […]
Nepal: Former HM testifies in probe into Gen-Z protest deaths and destruction
Kathmandu, Dec 29 (IANS) Nepal’s former Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak on Monday told an inquiry commission that he had not issued any order to open fire on protesters during the Gen-Z protests in early September. According to government statistics, as many as 77 people lost their lives, and public and private property worth more than […]
Madhuri Dixit explains how rising cinema ticket prices are affecting theatre footfalls
Mumbai, Dec 28 (IANS) Bollywood actress Madhuri Dixit recently shared her thoughts on the changing dynamics of moviegoing, highlighting how rising cinema ticket prices are impacting theatre footfalls. Speaking exclusively to IANS, the ‘Dil To Pagal Hai’ actress emphasized that while quality films continue to draw audiences, the increasing cost of tickets is making families […]
Kunal Kemmu captures leopard in his lens on jungle safari
Mumbai, Dec 28 (IANS) Bollywood actor Kunal Kemmu, who has been receiving a lot of positive response to his work in the recently released streaming show ‘Single Papa’, is spending the last few days of 2025 surrounded by nature On Sunday, the actor’s wife Soha Ali Khan took to the Stories section of her Instagram, […]
IANS Year Ender 2025: 15 iconic Hindi Films that redefined new-age cinema in the first quarter of the 21st Century
Mumbai, Dec 28 (IANS) The first quarter of the new century reshaped Bollywood in remarkable ways. From introducing fresh stories, new concepts, emerging faces, and a renewed sense of grandeur to relatable friendships and different portrayals of love, romance, and heartbreak, this phase witnessed Hindi cinema explore it all. From power-packed, heroic masala entertainers to […]
Krystle D’Souza reacts to replacing Tamannaah Bhatia in ‘Dhurandhar’ song: It’s all about destiny
Mumbai, Dec 28 (IANS) Popular television actress Krystle D’Souza has opened up about replacing Tamannaah Bhatia in the much-talked-about ‘Shararat’ from the film “Dhurandhar.” Speaking candidly to IANS, she emphasized that it was all about destiny, saying, “What’s meant to be, will be.” Krystle praised Tamannaah’s talent and beauty, while reflecting on how opportunities sometimes […]
Zoe Saldana is focused on learning Generation Alpha slang
Los Angeles, Dec 28 (IANS) Hollywood actress Zoe Saldana is trying to wrap her head around the Generation Alpha slang. The actress is “hyper-focused” while trying to understand the slang. The 47-year-old actress’ favourite pop culture moment of 2025 is “6-7”, an internet meme and term that went viral on TikTok and Instagram Reels in […]
Simu Liu calls Melissa Barrera a ‘spectacular action star in the making’
Los Angeles, Dec 28 (IANS) Hollywood actor Simu Liu is getting to immerse in his super spy fantasy in an edge-of-your-seat, eight-episode binge with his new streaming series. The ‘Copenhagen Test’ has shared that it was “something that I’ve always wanted to do” before starring in the Thomas Brandon-created series, which is now available to […]
