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‘RoboCop: Rogue City’ game review: A mix of explosive action and ‘80s nostalgia

RoboCop: Rogue City revives ‘80s action and satire in an immersive FPS that redefines Alex Murphy’s journey with gritty realism and tactical combat




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Neil Simon’s vintage comedy ‘The Odd Couple’ returns to Bengaluru’s theatre

Ajai Kesavan’s The Odd Couple attempts to bring laughter and nostalgia to Bengaluru with a fresh take on Neil Simon’s beloved comedy about unlikely roommates




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Gallery DTALE ARCHIST opens in Bengaluru

The inaugural show of Gallery DTALE ARCHIST, a new art space in the city, will be on till November 15




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BookMyShow announces new Hyderabad edition, Competition Segment for the Red Lorry Film Festival 2025

The inaugural Red Lorry Film Festival in 2024 saw over 100 international films across various categories and languages




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Mr Beast, KSI and Logan Paul are all set for India launch event in Mumbai

The launch event will see the YouTubers partnering with Ajey Nagar, known as CarryMinati, for a special fan interaction in Mumbai




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‘BTS’ movie review: A moving anthology about ordinary people with celluloid dreams

The five-film Kannada anthology is a realistic exploration of people on the margins of the film industry




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Rahul Rawail on R.D. Burman: ‘He used swear words to give directors a sense of the tune’

Legendary film director, Rahul Rawail, who was in Bengaluru to conduct a masterclass, talks about his cinematic journey




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Mukesh Khanna returns as ‘Shaktimaan’, shares teaser of beloved hero’s reprisal

The show originally aired on Doordarshan in 1997, became one of India’s most beloved superhero shows, running for over 450 episodes




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‘Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning’ trailer: Tom Cruise returns as Ethan Hunt for possible franchise conclusion

This follow-up to last year’s ‘Mission: Impossible — Dead Reckoning Part One’, which earned over $571 million globally, is expected to draw blockbuster attention as one of the summer’s biggest releases




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Avneet Kaur meets Tom Cruise on set of ‘Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning’

Although Avneet hasn’t confirmed any involvement in the film, fans are hopeful this could mark her Hollywood debut, following in the footsteps of Anil Kapoor, who appeared in ‘Mission: Impossible — Ghost Protocol’ in 2011




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Ali Fazal to join Phoebe Waller-Bridge in ‘Rule Breakers’

Fazal, who has built a steady presence in international cinema, expressed his excitement about joining forces with Waller-Bridge in the film that explores themes of resilience and defiance set against the backdrop of Afghanistan




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Hiro Murai to make feature film debut with samurai epic, ‘Bushido’ for A24

The film looks to deliver an exploration of samurai culture in a tumultuous era that aligns with a renewed global interest in samurai narratives, spurred by FX’s ‘Shōgun’




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Imtiaz Ali brings the Dehradun Literature Festival 2024 to a close

The 6th edition of the Dehradun Literature Festival held at Doon International School, Curzon Road, had Imtiaz Ali talking about the raison d’etre behind storytelling




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How Sharda Sinha turned the spotlight on Bihar’s folk music

The singer conveyed the richness of Bhojpuri and Maithili languages through her wide repertoire of songs




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Mark Rylance likely to play Dumbledore in ‘Harry Potter’ TV series

Mark Rylance is in talks to play Albus Dumbledore in Harry Potter TV series. Warner Bros. is yet to enter negotiations with the actor




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A new audio series celebrates the timeless appeal of Tagore’s Gitanjali

Santhosh Kana’s ‘A Musical Pilgramage’ containing 8 select poems combines soothing narration with Indian classical music.




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Shah Rukh Khan in talks to star in ‘Baazigar’ sequel

Released in 1993 and directed by the Abbas-Mustan duo, ‘Baazigar’ was a game-changer for Shah Rukh Khan’s career, marking his debut in an anti-hero role that diverged sharply from typical Bollywood protagonists of that era




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‘Laapataa Ladies’ rebrands to ‘Lost Ladies’ as Kiran Rao and Aamir Khan begin Oscar campain in the U.S.

Aamir Khan recently kicked off the campaign at New York’s Indian restaurant, The Bungalow, where he was joined by Kiran Rao and hosted by chef Vikas Khanna




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Lupita Nyong'o boards Christopher Nolan's next movie

The ‘A Quiet Place: Day One’ actor will star alongside Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Zendaya and Anne Hathaway in the film




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HSBC SVNS rugby champions to be decided at 2028 Olympic venue in California

The 2025 HSBC SVNS season will wrap up May 3-4 at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Calif., where the champions will be crowned at the 2028 Olympic rugby sevens venue.




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'A lot of eyeballs': Canada's Watpool and Bahdi aim to capitalize on Friday's Paul vs. Tyson spectacle

Together, Melinda Watpool and Lucas Bahdi add a heavy dose of Canadian content to the undercard of next Friday's megawatt showdown between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul, which could become the most-viewed boxing event in history.




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Messi's Inter Miami bounced from MLS playoffs in 1st round, but league feels boost

Lionel Messi's first trip to the MLS playoffs ended in shock disappointment but the World Cup winner has injected new life into Inter Miami and the North American top-flight, even as he finishes his first full season without the league title.




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Shea Weber, Pavel Datsyuk enshrined as part of Hockey Hall of Fame's 2024 class

Shea Weber is member of the Hockey Hall of Fame. The former defenceman headlined the 2024 class inducted Monday, joining Pavel Datsyuk, Jeremy Roenick, Natalie Darwitz and Krissy Wendell in the player category. David Poile and Colin Campbell entered as builders.




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Sinner beats Fritz at ATP Finals in rematch of U.S. Open championship

Top-ranked Jannik Sinner made it two wins in two matches before his home fans at the ATP Finals, beating Taylor Fritz 6-4, 6-4 on Tuesday. Earlier, Daniil Medvedev moved back into contention with a 6-2, 6-4 victory over Alex De Minaur.



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Former CFL commissioner Mark Cohon joins Northern Super League as board chair

Mark Cohon, who brought the CFL back to Ottawa with the Redblacks as CFL commissioner, is joining the new Northern Super League as chair of its board of directors.




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Details emerge of Canada Soccer's 'obsessed' culture of drone spying

For years, members of Canada's national soccer teams have used drones to spy on their opponents and obtain sensitive information illegally. Radio-Canada's Enquête has found that there was a "culture" of spying at Canada Soccer made possible by the "strong pressure" placed on employees, according to multiple witnesses.



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Fernandez, Dabrowski headline Canadian lineup for Billie Jean King Cup Finals

Singles star Leylah Fernandez and doubles specialist Gabriela Dabrowski will anchor Canada's five-player lineup this week when the team tries to defend its Billie Jean King Cup title in Malaga, Spain.




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Ambrosie holds final state of the league address as CFL commissioner ahead of Grey Cup

CFL commissioner Randy Ambrosie has some friendly advice for his successor: Surround yourself with good people and be open-minded.



  • Sports/Football/CFL

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Dead Cells’ Final Major Update 35 ‘The End Is Near’ Is Now Available on PC and Consoles, No Word on Mobile Yet

Following its announcement a few weeks ago, the final major update for Dead Cells titled The End is Near, version …






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Dysmantle’s Final Major Update Is Now Live on iOS Bringing In Ark Level 4, Night Terrors, Link Towers, and Much More

Back in May, Dysmantle ($9.99) from 10tons Ltd. got its final major content update on Steam. Dysmantle version 1.4.0 titled …




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Exclusive: Dinosaur Polo Club Interview – CEO Amie Wolken on Mini Metro, Mini Motorways, the Team, Free DLC, Working With Apple, Ports, and More

When thinking about the classics or games I’d recommend people play on mobile, Mini Metro is one of the best …




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‘Monument Valley 3’ Coming to Netflix Games in December, ‘Monument Valley 1 & 2’ Heading to the Service in the Coming Months As Well

Gamescom is kicking off in Cologne, Germany as we speak, and during their Opening Night Live event they’ve already revealed …




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Legendary Fighting Series ‘The King of Fighters’ Crosses Over into ‘Another Eden’ with the “Another Bout” Event that Kicks Off August 22nd

I did not have Another Eden, beloved mobile role-playing game, having a crossover event with The King of Fighters, legendary …




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Open World Dress Up Game ‘Infinity Nikki’ Gets New Trailer With Closed Beta Sign Ups Now Live, Pre-Registrations Also Available

Another mobile reveal from Gamescom Opening Night Live 2024 was the latest trailer for the open world dress up game …




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‘Disney Dreamlight Valley’ Dapper Delights Update Now Available for Apple Arcade, Consoles, and PC

Last week, Gameloft announced the next major and free Disney Dreamlight Valley update for PC and consoles alongside Disney Dreamlight …





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‘Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp’ Shutting Down This November, New Paid Game Set To Release With Save Transfer

Nintendo just announced that Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp (Free) is shutting down on November 28th at 3 PM UTC. Animal …




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‘Company of Heroes’ Mobile Multiplayer Beta Announced for Next Week on Android, Full Update Coming to iOS and Switch As Well

Back in October last year, Feral Interactive announced that cross platform multiplayer was in the works for Company of Heroes …




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Out Now: ‘Punch Club 2: Fast Forward’, ‘Labyrinth: The Wizard’s Cat’, ‘TENSEI’, ‘Vampire: The Masquerade – Shadows of New York’, ‘Auto Pirates: Captains Cup’, ‘Jenny LeClue – Detectivu’ and More

Each and every day new mobile games are hitting the App Store, and so each week we put together a …




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‘Victory Heat Rally’ From Skydevilpalm and Playtonic Friends Is Coming to PC and Crunchyroll for Mobile on October 3rd

Playtonic Friends just announced that Victory Heat Rally from developer Skydevilpalm is coming to mobile through Crunchyroll and also on …





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Steam Deck Weekly: Gamescom 2024 Steam Deck News, Reviews Including Bakeru and SCHiM, New Verified Games, Discounts, and More

Welcome to this week’s edition of the Steam Deck Weekly. I delayed publishing this because Gamescom 2024 is on right …





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‘SpongeBob: Bubble Pop’ Is a New Bust-a-Move-Like Coming to iOS and Android Through Tic Toc Games, Nickelodeon, and Netflix

Netflix recently announced more games coming to its service in the coming months, but an unannounced (as far as I’m …




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3D Action RPG ‘Alterna Vvelt: Blue Exorcist Another Story’ From Aniplex Gets a New Trailer Ahead of Its Launch on Mobile and PC

At Anime NYC this weekend, Aniplex USA shared more details for its upcoming 3D action RPG Alterna Vvelt: Blue Exorcist …




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‘Monster Hunter Now’ Season 3 To Add Magnamalo, Heavy Bowgun Weapon, Cooking, and More on September 11th

Niantic and Capcom just detailed the next major update coming to Monster Hunter Now (Free). Monster Hunter Now Season 3 …