Hrithik Roshan and Sussanne Khan got married in the year 2000 and after 14 years in 2014, the two decided to part ways. However, even after their divorce the two have been quite cordial with each other and are perfect parents to their kids, Hridhaan Roshan and Hrehaan Roshan. After their divorce, Hrithik and Sussanne, both of them have spoken about their equation with each other.
Recently, in an interview with a daily, Hrithik once again spoke about his equation with his ex-wife. He said, "It’s sad that my equation with Sussanne is looked upon as rare when it should be common practice to strive towards peace and happiness, especially for our children. Even now, some people ask me why I am so good to my ex, and I explain to them that as a father, I am bringing up two men, and they need to know that their mother is loved and respected. They need to learn that two people can be separated but still stand united as a family." Well, we quite agree with what Hrithik has said.
Sussanne has also supported Hrithik in his fight with Kangana. A few weeks ago, when Hrithik’s sister Sunaina Roshan claimed that her parents are harassing her, at that time too Sussanne had supported the Roshans.
Talking about Hrithik’s films, the actor is currently riding high with the success of Super 30. The movie has collected Rs 138 crore at the box office till date and it is still steady. Hrithik will next be seen on the big screen in WAR which also stars Tiger Shroff. The film will be hitting the screens on 2nd October 2019.
Reportedly, Hrithik will be seen in the remake of Satte Pe Satta which will be produced by Rohit Shetty and directed by Farah Khan. It is said that the movie will have Katrina Kaif opposite Hrithik Roshan. However, the official announcement of the movie is yet to be made. There’s also Krrish 4 in the pipeline which is slated to release on Christmas 2020.
Tom Cruise had a heartfelt moment at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival when his latest film, Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning, received a five-minute standing ovation at its world premiere. The 62-year-old actor was visibly moved as the crowd at the Grand Théâtre Lumière cheered him on, acknowledging his 30-year run as Ethan Hunt in the blockbuster franchise.
Cruise walked the aisle surrounded by applause, joined by director Christopher McQuarrie and co-stars including Hayley Atwell, Simon Pegg, Angela Bassett, Pom Klementieff, and Esai Morales. Moments later, he took the mic to thank the audience, calling the experience a dream come true. “I’ve been lucky to entertain you with this series for three decades,” he said, adding a heartfelt tribute to McQuarrie, who has directed the last four films in the series.
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The Cannes premiere was a grand affair. A 40-piece orchestra played the iconic Mission: Impossible theme as the cast walked the red carpet. Fans held up posters from Cruise’s earlier films, and some paid tribute to his Top Gun co-star Val Kilmer. Cruise, known for his genuine connection with fans, took time to sign autographs and pose for photos.
Greg Tarzan Davis, Angela Bassett, Tom Cruise, Tramell Tillman, Hannah Waddingham, Simon Pegg, Pom Klementieff, Esai Morales and Erik Jendresen at Cannes 2025Getty Images
This premiere is, in fact, Cruise’s return to Cannes after Top Gun: Maverick in 2022, which received a six-minute ovation and a jet flyover. While this time lacked such theatrics, the emotional impact was no less powerful. The actor was seen clasping his heart, overwhelmed by the audience’s love.
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The film, which picks up from 2023’s Dead Reckoning Part One, is being touted as the final chapter in the Ethan Hunt saga. Though Cruise hinted it’s a culmination of 30 years of work, he stopped short of calling it his last. “Let people watch it and decide,” he said.
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The Final Reckoning opens in India on 17 May, six days ahead of its global release, and will be available in English, Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu. Given the high production costs and moderate performance of the previous film, the stakes are high. But with Cruise’s relentless promotion across countries and a warm Cannes reception, the franchise may be gearing up for one last big win.
PETER GLOVER, a long-standing member of the Day Lewis Group, died on 10 May 2025. He was with the company for 37 years, having joined in June 1987 as a pharmacist.
He held several roles, including Group Superintendent Pharmacist, and most recently worked in a Professional Services Advisory role. He was part of the senior management team for decades.
JC Patel, Co-Founder of Day Lewis Group, said: “Peter was much loved and well-known across the pharmacy industry. His contributions to the field were significant and his legacy will be remembered by all who had the privilege of working with him. He leaves behind a lasting impact on Day Lewis and the wider pharmacy community.”
The company extended condolences to his family and friends.
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Rachel Reeves welcomed the figures, saying they 'show the strength and potential of the UK economy,' while adding that 'there is more to do'. (Photo: Getty Images)
THE UK economy grew more than expected in the first quarter of the year, according to official data published on Thursday. The figures cover the period before business tax increases and US President Donald Trump's new tariffs came into effect.
Gross domestic product rose by 0.7 per cent from January to March, following a small increase in the final quarter of last year, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) said.
Economists had forecast a rise of 0.6 per cent.
The data comes as a boost for prime minister Keir Starmer and the Labour government, which has faced slow growth since taking office in July.
UK chancellor Rachel Reeves welcomed the figures, saying they "show the strength and potential of the UK economy," while adding that "there is more to do".
However, analysts warned that the growth may not continue.
Thursday's data is from before the business tax hike announced in the Labour government’s first budget last October, which came into effect in April.
It also predates the baseline 10 per cent tariff that Trump imposed on the UK and other countries last month.
"This might be as good as it gets for the year," said Paul Dales, chief UK economist at Capital Economics.
‘Short lived’
The growth is "set to be short lived as tariffs take effect”, said Yael Selfin, chief economist at KPMG UK.
She said that despite the UK-US trade agreement announced last week, “tariffs on UK exports to the US remain significantly higher than what they were prior to April”.
Under the agreement, tariffs were cut on British cars and removed on steel and aluminium. In return, the UK agreed to open markets to US beef and other agricultural products.
But the 10 per cent baseline tariff remains.
Selfin added that "the indirect impact of trade tensions between the US and the EU will further constrain demand for UK exports".
ONS director of economic statistics Liz McKeown said, "The economy grew strongly in the first quarter of the year, largely driven by services, though production also grew significantly, after a period of decline."
Analysts said production growth may be due to manufacturers rushing to complete exports ahead of the US tariff changes.
Separate trade data released on Thursday showed UK goods exports to the US rose for the fourth straight month in March.
"This pattern of increasing exports could be a sign of changing trader behaviour ahead of tariff introduction," the ONS said.
"Any residual support for manufacturing from front-running will fade from here on, pointing to activity remaining weak for the foreseeable future," said economists at Pantheon Macroeconomics.
The ONS said monthly GDP grew by 0.2 per cent in March, after rising 0.5 per cent in February.
The data follows the Bank of England’s decision last week to cut its key interest rate by a quarter point to 4.25 per cent, as US tariffs begin to affect growth prospects.
The Bank raised its forecast for UK GDP growth in 2025 to 1 per cent, from an earlier estimate of 0.75 per cent, but lowered its projection for 2026 to 1.25 per cent, down from 1.5 per cent.
Earlier this week, data showed UK unemployment in the first quarter had reached its highest level since 2021.
Experience a mesmerizing evening of soul-stirring music as Roopa Panesar, one of the UK's finest sitar maestros, graces the stage at Queen Elizabeth Hall, Southbank Centre, London, on Saturday, 17 May 2025. With her unmatched artistry and deeply emotive style, Panesar will showcase music from her acclaimed album Atma, a fusion of Indian classical ragas and contemporary jazz influences. This special performance promises to take audiences on a musical journey that bridges traditions, cultures, and emotional landscapes.
Panesar’s Atma — which means “soul” in Sanskrit — explores profound themes of inner reflection, peace, and spiritual awakening. By blending the timeless beauty of Indian classical music with the spontaneous energy of jazz, Panesar creates a captivating soundscape that is both traditional and modern, intimate and expansive. This concert will be a unique opportunity to witness the magic of these two genres coming together in perfect harmony.
Accompanied by an ensemble of talented musicians skilled in both Indian classical and jazz traditions, Panesar will deliver a performance brimming with improvisation, rhythmic complexity, and melodic beauty. Her sitar will take centre stage, weaving intricate ragas while her collaborators bring their own artistry to create a seamless, vibrant musical dialogue.
Whether you're an established fan of Indian classical music or simply looking for a transformative musical experience, this concert is not to be missed. Roopa Panesar’s performance will leave you with a lasting impression, offering a rare glimpse into the fusion of two rich and powerful musical traditions.
MISINFORMATION and disinformation are not new in the age of social media, but India’s mainstream news channels peddling them during a time of war was a new low.
Hours after India launched Operation Sindoor, most channels went into overdrive with ‘breaking news’ meant to shock, or worse, excite.
Channels beamed blurry images of the Pakistan attack on Indian territory with nearly 400 drones last Thursday (8) night, on a loop, and news tickers announced an Indian advance into enemy territory.
They claimed a Pakistani fighter pilot had been captured alive in Punjab, only to revise it a while later to say that not one, but two were in India’s custody. Minutes later came reports of an aerial attack in Islamabad, right next to the house of Pakistan’s prime minister, Shehbaz Sharif, and claims that he had taken shelter in a bunker.
Before one could process why India, known for its restraint, would escalate tensions at this scale on just the second day of attack, the next salvo of misinformation was launched – the Indian Navy had ‘destroyed’ the Karachi port, accompanied by images of a ravaged facility.
The next report claimed Pakistan Army chief Asim Munir had been ousted in a coup and was being held in ‘custody’ (by whom was anybody’s guess). These ‘news’ items painted a picture of unprecedented aggression by one nuclear state against another.
Except, none of these stories were true. The defence press briefing last Friday (9) made no mention of captured pilots, an attack on Karachi port, or any development concerning Munir.
Indian fact-checkers debunked the videos of the Karachi port attack aired by some channels as footage from a 2020 BBC report from Gaza.
Last Sunday (11), clarity emerged when India’s director general of naval operations said that Indian battleships were stationed “with full readiness and capacity to strike select targets, including Karachi,” laying to rest speculation of an attack on the port. The Indian defence establishment also confirmed it had ‘downed’ Pakistani fighter jets, but made no mention of any ‘captured’ pilots.
The Indian news channels’ false reporting was called out by social media users within hours, prompting many to backtrack and apologise. A few also faced criticism for their warmongering – one ‘expert’ on a channel declared mazaa (fun) would begin when Pakistan attacks India.
Another example of the channels’ insensitivity was the use of AI-generated images and graphics – one depicting an enraged Indian prime minister Narendra Modi trampling a cowering Sharif – which trivialised the conflict and framed it as little more than a high-stakes cricket match between the two nations.
Some Indian media houses reported that similar fake news was being broadcast by Pakistani outlets. However, for someone in India, where I live, it has become nearly impossible to verify what the media is reporting on the other side of the border, as the government has banned access to Pakistani news channels, including Dawn and Geo News.
Several Indian news websites, including The Wire – co-founded by a former editor of The Hindu – also faced bans (in this case, the restriction was lifted a day later).
Amid all this, the mainstream print media, both in English and regional languages, has remained largely responsible and sober, refraining from whipping up passions. Many news websites have done the same.
If the ceasefire doesn’t hold, this could become the first major war that Indians witness in the age of private news channels and social media. Whether the screens will make the proverbial fog of war even thicker remains to be seen.