Prabhas was a star down South, but with the Baahubali franchise, he became a pan-India star. All his upcoming films are multi-lingual and his fans are eagerly waiting for his next release Radhe Shyam which also stars Pooja Hegde in the lead role.
The makers of Radhe Shyam have not yet announced the release date of the film, and now, according to a report in Bollywood Hungama, the movie might release on 30th April 2021. Interestingly, Baahubali 2: The Conclusion had released during the same weekend (28th April 2017).
A source told the entertainment portal, “It’s a festive period with holidays across the nation catering to the labourers, who form a major chunk of mass audience for cinema viewing, and Prabhas, being a mass star, is looking to make the May Day weekend his own. It is also summer vacation for the kids, another segment of the audience who loves Prabhas. He had a discussion with his producers recently and is contemplating on bringing Radhe Shyam on April 30, provided that the cinema halls are open across the country since Radhe Shyam is a big-budget epic love story.”
A couple of months ago, on Prabhas’ birthday, the makers had unveiled a motion poster of the film, and it had received a great response.
Bo Bragason and Benjamin Evan Ainsworth have been cast as Princess Zelda and Link in the upcoming Legend of Zelda live-action movie.
Nintendo’s Shigeru Miyamoto confirmed the casting via X on 16 July.
Directed by Wes Ball (Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes), the film is set to release on 7 May 2027.
The project is co-produced by Nintendo and Sony Pictures, marking a major push into cinematic adaptations for the gaming franchise.
Nintendo has officially announced the lead cast for its long-anticipated Legend of Zelda live-action adaptation. British actors Bo Bragason and Benjamin Evan Ainsworth will step into the iconic roles of Princess Zelda and Link, respectively, in a film set to release on 7 May 2027.
The casting was confirmed on Wednesday morning by Shigeru Miyamoto, Nintendo’s legendary game designer, who shared the news via Nintendo’s X account, alongside first-look images of the duo in costume. The announcement marks a major milestone in the development of the fantasy adventure film, which has been in the works for years.
First glimpse of the young actors in costume from the upcoming Legend of Zelda movieInstagram/zeldanintendo
Bo Bragason and Benjamin Evan Ainsworth tapped as Zelda and Link
Relative newcomers to Hollywood blockbusters, both Bragason and Ainsworth bring youthful energy to two of gaming’s most enduring characters. Bragason, best known for her work in Renegade Nell and Three Girls, will portray Princess Zelda. Ainsworth, who voiced Pinocchio in Disney’s 2022 remake and starred in The Haunting of Bly Manor, takes on the role of Link, the courageous warrior from the land of Hyrule.
Casting speculation had been widespread, with fans campaigning online for actors like Hunter Schafer to be considered. Ultimately, Miyamoto expressed confidence in the final selection, stating, “I am very much looking forward to seeing both of them on the big screen.”
Legend of Zelda movie release date and production team
The live-action Legend of Zelda movie will hit cinemas on 7 May 2027. Directed by Wes Ball, known for The Maze Runner trilogy and Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, the film is gearing up to be a cinematic retelling of the beloved game series.
Sony Pictures is set to distribute the film, with production shared between Nintendo and Avi Arad’s Arad Productions. The script was most recently updated by T.S. Nowlin. Miyamoto and Arad will co-produce, continuing their collaboration from earlier projects.
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Plot expectations and franchise history
While official plot details remain under wraps, the film is expected to follow Link and Princess Zelda as they battle the dark forces threatening the kingdom of Hyrule, most notably the demonic warlord Ganon. The Legend of Zelda games often explore themes of power, wisdom, and courage through an ever-evolving timeline of reincarnated characters.
Originally launched in 1986, the Zelda franchise has sold over 150 million units worldwide. Notable entries like Ocarina of Time (1998), Breath of the Wild (2017), and Tears of the Kingdom (2023) have helped define the action-adventure genre in gaming.
The upcoming movie follows the box office success of The Super Mario Bros. Movie, another Nintendo franchise adaptation that grossed over £1.04 billion (₹10,800 crore) globally.
Reactions to the casting have been mixed but largely curious, with many gamers excited to see fresh faces taking on the legendary roles. Some fans expressed disappointment that more established names were not chosen, while others welcomed the studio’s bold decision to prioritise performance potential over star power.
Meanwhile, early costume reveals of the two leads have already begun circulating online, fuelling discussions about the tone, aesthetic, and faithfulness of the adaptation.
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Singh did not possess a birth certificate, but his family said he was born on April 1, 1911. (Photo: Getty Images)
A CANADA-based man accused of fatally hitting 114-year-old marathoner Fauja Singh with an SUV in Punjab has been arrested and sent to judicial custody. Officials said the accused had returned to India just three weeks ago.
Jalandhar rural senior superintendent of police (SSP) Harvinder Singh told a press conference that 26-year-old Amritpal Singh Dhillon was arrested on Tuesday night and his vehicle was seized. He said police treated the case as a challenge and solved it within 30 hours.
Later, Dhillon was produced before a court in Jalandhar and remanded to judicial custody for two weeks.
Dhillon, a native of Kartarpur, had gone to Canada on a tourist visa and later received a work permit valid till 2027. He returned to India late last month and was arrested from his home in Kartarpur.
During preliminary questioning, Dhillon told police he was in a hurry and driving at high speed when the accident happened. “At that time, he was not aware of the identity of the man hit by the car. He told us that he got scared (after the accident) and that is why he did not stop his vehicle there,” the SSP said.
He added that Dhillon was headed towards Jalandhar but returned home through nearby villages after the accident. Dhillon also said he had one of the car’s tyres changed that same day.
The SSP said it was Dhillon’s responsibility to stop the vehicle and take Fauja Singh to a hospital.
Fauja Singh was walking down the Jalandhar-Pathankot highway in his native village Bias when he was hit while crossing the road. He succumbed to his injuries on Monday evening. Villagers said the impact threw Singh five to seven feet into the air.
His son Harvinder Singh told reporters in Jalandhar on Wednesday that Dhillon could have taken his father to hospital immediately. “Maybe that could have saved his life. Had he not fled, we were anyway not going to have taken any action against him (the erring driver),” he said.
The SSP said Dhillon had no previous criminal record. He added that it was possible Dhillon was not accustomed to Indian driving conditions. “It is possible that since in India there is left-hand drive (rule) while in Canada it is right-hand, one could not get a grip on the driving (conditions) here,” he said. Dhillon was alone in the car at the time of the incident.
The police said Dhillon is on a work permit in Canada and works as a labourer. His mother and three sisters also live in Canada.
The vehicle, a Punjab-registered Toyota Fortuner, was identified using CCTV footage, headlight fragments and other parts recovered from the spot. “In one of the CCTV footage, the registration number of the vehicle was readable, and we tracked that. The vehicle's owners changed more than once (due to resale),” SSP Singh said.
On the timeline of events, the SSP said Fauja Singh had gone out for a walk after lunch. “Around 3.08 pm, when he reached the main road, the vehicle hit him. Some passers-by and some of his family members took him to a hospital in Jalandhar, where he succumbed to injuries.”
Expressing grief over Singh’s death, the SSP said he should not have died in this manner. “Fauja Singh earned his name worldwide, and we all are very proud of it.”
Political leaders across parties expressed condolences. Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Singh was extraordinary for his unique persona and for inspiring Indian youth on fitness.
Fauja Singh began his marathon career at 89 and gained worldwide recognition for his endurance and achievements, earning the nickname 'Turbaned Tornado'. Born in 1911 into a farming family, he was the youngest of four siblings and became the first centenarian to complete a marathon. He ran in events in London, New York, and Hong Kong.
In 2011, at the age of 100, he took part in an invitational meet in Toronto named in his honour, where he broke several world records for his age group. Singh returned to India around three years ago after spending much of his running career in Britain. Last year, he joined Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria in a walkathon to raise awareness against drug abuse.
(With inputs from agencies)
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A new survey shows growing cultural and emotional ties to India among US-born Indian Americans.
A NEW report has shown that Indian Americans born in the United States are displaying stronger identification with their Indian heritage than in previous years.
The 2024 Indian American Attitudes Survey by the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, conducted online with 1,206 respondents, found that 86 per cent of US-born Indian Americans said that being Indian is “very” or “somewhat” important to them. This marks an increase from 70 per cent in 2020. The share who considered their Indian identity as “not too important” or “not important at all” dropped from 30 to 15 per cent.
The report, titled Indian Americans: A Social Portrait, was published in June 2025 and draws on data collected between September and October 2024.
Shifts in self-identification
The report notes a decline in the use of the term “Indian American” as a primary identity. In 2020, 43 per cent identified as “Indian American,” while in 2024, this dropped to 26 per cent.
Meanwhile, 22 per cent now identify as “Asian Indian,” 20 per cent as “Indian,” and 14 per cent as “Asian American.”
Among US-born Indian Americans, nearly half said they feel equally Indian and American.
Twenty-four per cent said they feel more Indian than American, and another 24 per cent said they feel more American than Indian.
In 2020, 31 per cent had said they felt more American than Indian, and 19 per cent had said they felt more Indian than American.
Cultural connections remain strong
The survey found that 81 per cent of Indian Americans said they had eaten Indian food in the past month.
Sixty-five per cent said they had watched Indian television or movies in the same period.
Thirty-eight per cent said they had participated in or enjoyed Indian dance, music, or art in the past six months.
Only 7 per cent said they had done none of these activities.
Ongoing ties with India
Fifty-five per cent of respondents said they communicate with friends or family in India at least once a month.
Thirty-nine per cent reported having travelled to India in the past year.
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He was the lead investigator for the New England Society for Psychic Research (NESPR)
Dan Rivera, lead investigator at the New England Society for Psychic Research (NESPR), died on 13 July 2025 in Gettysburg
Rivera was leading the Annabelle doll tour, which had gained viral attention on social media
He was found unresponsive in his hotel room; the cause of death is pending autopsy results
Rivera was mentored by renowned investigator Lorraine Warren and worked to continue the Warrens’ legacy
Tributes have poured in from the paranormal community remembering him as a passionate and kind figure
Dan Rivera dies during a sold-out paranormal tour
Dan Rivera, a well-known figure in the paranormal investigation world, died unexpectedly on Sunday 13 July 2025, during the Gettysburg leg of the "Devils on the Run" tour featuring the infamous Annabelle doll. Rivera was 54.
He was the lead investigator for the New England Society for Psychic Research (NESPR), an organisation founded by renowned paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren. Rivera was also a former U.S. Army veteran and had played a major role in organising and leading the national tour, which had attracted significant attention for its association with the allegedly haunted doll.
According to Adams County officials, emergency services were called to a Gettysburg hotel shortly after 8pm on Sunday in response to a report of CPR being administered. Rivera was found alone in his room. The Adams County Coroner confirmed that a death investigation is under way, though the death is not considered suspicious. The cause remains pending the results of an autopsy, which may take several months to be finalised.
Tour drew global attention and social media debate
The Annabelle tour, hosted locally by Ghostly Images of Gettysburg at the Soldiers National Orphanage, sold over 1,260 tickets across three days between 11 and 13 July. The tour had gone viral in recent months, thanks in part to TikTok videos created by Dan Rivera and fellow paranormal investigator Ryan Daniel Buell.
Rivera, known for his engaging and charismatic style, became a central figure in promoting the tour to younger audiences. However, the tour also sparked controversy in some locations, with social media users expressing concern over the doll’s alleged haunted history.
At Saturday’s sold-out event in Gettysburg, Rivera guided attendees through safety measures, sharing that he had built the protective display case housing the doll himself. The case was adorned with three crosses, stained with a finish containing holy water, and designed to shield onlookers from any alleged paranormal influence.
A protégé of Lorraine Warren
Dan Rivera’s interest in the paranormal began early and was described as an “insatiable curiosity.” After his military service, he founded his own investigation group and later connected with Lorraine Warren, who mentored him during the final years of her life.
Rivera joined NESPR in 2011 as lead investigator, working alongside the Warren family to preserve and promote their legacy following Ed Warren’s death in 2006 and Lorraine’s passing in 2019. The society is also known for managing the Warren Occult Museum collection, which includes the Annabelle doll.
Although the museum closed to the public in 2019, Rivera helped bring its artefacts to wider audiences through touring exhibitions. His efforts helped cement NESPR’s presence in the modern paranormal scene.
Television and media work
Beyond his investigative work, Dan Rivera was also involved in various television productions. He featured on programmes such as Most Haunted Places (Travel Channel) and served as a producer on Netflix’s 28 Days Haunted.
He also co-founded and helped organise ParaCon, a paranormal convention which took place in Gettysburg in 2024. The event furthered NESPR’s mission to educate the public and engage new generations of enthusiasts.
Buell, who worked closely with Rivera on both the convention and the Annabelle tour, shared an emotional tribute online, crediting Rivera with helping to carry forward Ed and Lorraine Warren’s legacy. He also noted Rivera’s private work with families experiencing alleged hauntings, following in the Warrens’ footsteps.
Community mourns the loss
Following the announcement of Rivera’s death on Monday evening, the paranormal community responded with an outpouring of tributes. Fellow NESPR investigators Chris Gilloren, Wade Kirby, and Tony Spera issued a joint statement expressing their heartbreak.
“Dan truly believed in sharing his experiences and educating people on the paranormal,” Gilloren wrote. “His kindness and passion touched everyone who knew him.”
Mary Jo Chudley of Penn Paranormal, who had attended Saturday’s event, described Rivera as “one of the kindest, most genuine and funniest guys I’ve ever known.” Hundreds of social media tributes followed, with fans and colleagues recalling Rivera’s compassion and enthusiasm.
Rivera’s words remembered
In a 2020 post marking the anniversary of Lorraine Warren’s death, Dan Rivera reflected on the idea of legacy:
“In life, we leave a piece of ourselves with loved ones and friends… Those pieces will always be remembered. So I say I will never die. My journey has only begun.”
Rivera's work, both in public and behind the scenes, earned him admiration from across the paranormal world. As tributes continue to pour in, it is clear that Dan Rivera leaves behind not only a legacy of investigation but a community that deeply valued his presence and passion.
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Emma Watson banned from driving for six months while studying at Oxford after speeding offence
Emma Watson received a six-month driving ban after being caught speeding at 38mph in a 30mph zone.
The Harry Potter star already had nine points on her licence from previous violations.
She was fined £1,044 (₹1,10,000 approx.) by High Wycombe Magistrates' Court; Watson did not attend the hearing.
Her Harry Potter co-star Zoe Wanamaker was also fined and banned the same day for a separate speeding offence.
Emma Watson, best known for her role as Hermione Granger in the Harry Potter films, has been banned from driving for six months after a speeding offence in Oxford added to her already full slate of penalty points.
The 35-year-old actress-turned-Oxford University student was caught driving at 38mph in a 30mph zone on Banbury Road on 31 July 2024. The offence pushed her total to 12 points, triggering an automatic driving ban under UK law.
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Speeding violation pushes Watson over the legal limit
Watson already had nine points on her driving licence from previous offences in October and November 2023 and January 2024. The recent infraction, captured by a speed camera, added three more points and resulted in a mandatory six-month suspension.
At a five-minute hearing held on 16 July at High Wycombe Magistrates’ Court, Watson was fined £1,044 (₹1.10 lakh approx.), broken down into a £660 (₹70,000 approx.) fine for the offence, a £264 (₹28,000 approx.) surcharge, and £120 (₹13,000 approx.) in court costs. She did not attend the hearing, but her lawyer confirmed she pleaded guilty and would pay the amount in full.
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Actress balances academic life with legal issues
Watson, who rose to fame at age 11 in Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, has taken a step back from acting in recent years to focus on academics. She is currently pursuing a doctorate in philosophy at the University of Oxford.
While she has stayed largely out of the public spotlight, this isn’t her first run-in with driving issues. In February 2024, her Audi S3 was towed after being parked illegally outside a Stratford-upon-Avon pub.
Emma Watson given driving ban as Oxford student after fourth speeding offenceGetty Images
Harry Potter co-star Zoe Wanamaker fined the same day
Coincidentally, Watson wasn't the only Harry Potter alum facing driving penalties that day. Zoe Wanamaker, who portrayed Madam Hooch in the film series, was fined and banned at the same court on the same day for a separate speeding violation.
Wanamaker was caught driving at 46mph in a 40mph zone on the M4 in Berkshire on 7 August 2024. Like Watson, she had already accumulated nine points and received a six-month ban along with a £1,044 (₹1,10,000 approx.) fine.
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Harry Potter reboot in the works as original stars make headlines
News of Watson’s driving ban comes as a reboot of the Harry Potter series is in development at HBO. The new adaptation features Dominic McLaughlin as Harry, Arabella Stanton as Hermione, and Alastair Stout as Ron. The show is expected to span a decade.
The new trio cast as Harry, Hermione and Ron step into a world where childhood and fame rarely mix well Instagram/harrypotter/Getty Images
Watson, who last appeared on screen in Greta Gerwig’s 2019 Little Women, has not announced any return to acting. Instead, she has focused on education and sustainability initiatives, including a gin brand she launched with her brother in 2023.