If you loved Kantara then there's good news for you. As Kantara completed 100 days, the film's star Rishabh Shetty recently celebrated the milestone with the team. At an event, Rishabh announced the film's prequel. Yes, you read it right.
He said, "We are very pleased and thankful to the audience who had shown immense love and support to Kantara and taking the journey ahead, with the blessing of almighty Daiva the film has successfully completed 100 days and I would like to take this opportunity to announce the prequel of Kantara. What you have seen is actually Part 2, Part 1 will come next year. The idea has been flashed into my mind while I was shooting for Kantara because the history of Kantara has more depth to it, and currently, if the writing part is concerned we are in the middle of digging into more details. As the research is still progressing, it would be very early to reveal details about the film."
Having graced the occasion, the producer, Vijay Kiragandur also opened about the same and said, "Kantara introduced the audience to a new cinema altogether and we would love to sustain and in fact boost the rage that the film has created among the audience on the screens by announcing the sequel, as the film has now completed its 100 days. Rishab and our team have been working on the story rigorously as the film has many more things to tell to the audience while opening the back story of Kantara and we can just guarantee that the sequel of Kantara is going to be more massive and grand than before."
Written and directed by Rishab Shetty, who also plays the lead, the film revolves around a Kambala champion who is at loggerheads with a forest officer.
Kantara was hailed for its visual excellence that captured the folklore from coastal Karnataka. Kambala is an annual race, held from November to March in coastal Karnataka, in which a jockey drives a pair of buffaloes, tied to the plough, through muddy tracks.
The Uganda High Commission in the United Kingdom, in collaboration with Uganda Airlines, hosted a high-profile UK-Uganda Trade and Business Forum and Gala Dinner in London on 19 May 2025 to commemorate the launch of Uganda Airlines’ new direct flight service between Entebbe and London Gatwick Airport. The landmark event was attended by government officials, aviation authorities, business leaders, diaspora representatives, and diplomatic dignitaries from both nations.
This launch marks Uganda Airlines' inaugural entry into Europe, with the new route representing the only nonstop air connection between the UK and Uganda, opening new avenues for trade, tourism, and cultural exchange. The flagship service will operate four times weekly on Sundays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, offering same-day return departures.
The delegation at trade showAMG
The event featured keynote speeches and panel discussions centred on the theme: “Why Uganda is the Next Frontier for Investment”, underlining the growing bilateral partnership between the United Kingdom and Uganda.
Transport Minister Hon. Gen. Edward Katumba Wamala lauded the achievement as a symbol of progress and national pride:
“This is more than a flight; it is a bridge for business, investment, and human connection. When His Excellency President Yoweri Museveni revived Uganda Airlines in 2015, he envisioned a future where direct air links would drive economic growth. Today, that vision takes a giant leap forward.”
He further noted the tourism potential, remarking: “The UK remains one of Uganda’s largest tourism source markets. This direct flight eliminates layovers, making it more convenient than ever for British travellers to experience Uganda’s natural wonders, from mountain gorillas to the source of the Nile. We foresee a strong rise in tourist arrivals and associated revenues.”
Uganda Airlines’ Chief Executive Officer Jenifer Bamuturaki emphasised the strategic significance of the route: “This new route connects Uganda to one of the world’s busiest and most strategic aviation hubs. On the return leg, flight times are carefully synchronised to ensure smooth connections across our growing African network, linking passengers from London to key destinations in East, Central, and West Africa.”
Warm welcome at GatwickAMG
Delivering the keynote UK government perspective, Lisa Chesney MBE, British High Commissioner to Uganda, highlighted the strength of trade relations: “Total trade between the two countries reached £880 million in 2023, while Uganda’s cumulative exports to the UK over the past five years have amounted to £2.3 billion. This new air link promises to further deepen our economic and people-to-people ties.”
The event also saw warm reflections from Uganda’s High Commissioner to the UK, H.E. Nimisha J. Madhvani, who welcomed the first delegation of the Flying Crane to London: “It is truly wonderful to receive you all here. A heartfelt thanks to President Museveni for his vision. I am especially proud to announce that on tonight’s return flight, Ugandan Asians who were expelled during Idi Amin’s era are flying back to Uganda, joined by their British friends. That shows the confidence, safety, and renewed hope Uganda now embodies.”
“At a time when many nations are retreating into isolation, the UK and Uganda are forging ahead — rebuilding bridges, rekindling friendships, and deepening trust. What a privilege to witness this new chapter in our shared history.”
Francis Mwebesa, Uganda’s Minister for Trade, and Ramathan Ggoobi, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Finance, echoed similar sentiments, calling the flight a “turning point in Uganda’s global economic engagement strategy,” while Olive Birungi Lumonya from the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority stressed its regulatory and logistical readiness.
The Chairperson of Uganda Airlines’ Board, Priscilla Serukka, and Bageya Waiswa, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Works, jointly hailed the airline’s operational expansion as a “testament to Uganda’s aviation renaissance and its aspirations on the global stage.”
Inaugural touchdown
The celebrations followed Uganda Airlines’ historic landing at London Gatwick Airport on 18 May 2025, marking its first-ever service to Europe. The state-of-the-art Airbus A330-800neo was received by the Uganda High Commission team, led by H.E. Madhvani, alongside diaspora well-wishers and British officials.
THE HIGH COURT in London this week began hearing a £2 billion claim brought by the administrators of NMC Health against auditor EY, with opening submissions focusing on alleged auditing failures and the company’s links to senior figures in the UAE, including Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed al-Nahyan.
NMC Health, once a FTSE 100 company valued at £8.6 bn in 2018, collapsed into administration in 2020 after disclosing more than £3 bn in hidden debt. Alvarez & Marsal, appointed administrators in April 2020, filed the claim against EY three years ago for breach of contract, duty of care and negligence, reported The Times.
NMC’s administrators are seeking damages over audits from 2012 to 2018, when EY issued unqualified opinions on NMC’s accounts. Their lawyer, Simon Salzedo, said in court that the audits were among the “most fundamentally flawed examples of big-firm auditing that have disgraced a courtroom in this jurisdiction.”
EY denies negligence and argues it was itself a victim of fraud committed by NMC executives and major shareholders.
EY stated the alleged fraud was carried out by founder BR Shetty, and shareholders Saeed Bin Butti and his nephew Khalifa Bin Butti. In its defence, EY referred to evidence suggesting Sheikh Mansour stood behind the Bin Buttis “in some informal way”, making him “effectively a shadow owner of NMC”, reported The Times.
The firm said this alleged link influenced lending decisions by banks. EY cited a witness statement by Lord Clanwilliam, former audit committee chairman at NMC, and a letter from Shetty to Sheikh Mansour in 2016 requesting support for a new venture.
It also referenced claims involving Dubai Islamic Bank and Canara Bank, which were allegedly influenced by the perception of royal connections.
EY argued NMC’s own senior management concealed the fraud. The administrators denied they had gone “soft” on the Bin Buttis and said a 2022 settlement had led to the return of many assets.
The hearing continues.
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The Stranger Things cast prepares for one last adventure in Hawkins
The countdown to the last season of Stranger Things has officially begun, but fans might be waiting longer than expected to see how it all ends. Though Netflix has confirmed the show will return in 2025, a new rumour suggests the final season could be released in three waves, with the concluding episodes potentially dropping in 2026.
According to an unverified leak circulating on Twitter, Stranger Things 5 could be split into three volumes: one in October 2025, another in November 2025, and a third sometime in 2026. If this is true, the finale might not land until well into next year, stretching the goodbye even further.
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So far, Netflix hasn’t confirmed this staggered release. More clarity may come on 31 May, when Netflix’s annual Tudum event goes live. The streaming giant is expected to reveal updates on several big titles, including Emily in Paris, Squid Game Season 3, and possibly the official timeline for Stranger Things Season 5.
Here’s what we do know: filming wrapped up in December 2024, and the new season will have eight episodes set in the autumn of 1987, about six months after Season 4. Netflix has already released the episode titles, which include The Crawl, The Turnbow Trap, Escape from Camazotz, and The Rightside Up, all titles that hint at returning themes from earlier seasons.
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The core cast will be back for one last mission in Hawkins, including Millie Bobby Brown, Finn Wolfhard, Sadie Sink, and Gaten Matarazzo. Veteran actress Linda Hamilton is also joining the final chapter, although her role remains under wraps.
Behind the scenes, the mood has been emotional. At the final table read, several cast members reportedly broke down in tears. David Harbour (Hopper) described it as “waves of people crying,” while Millie Bobby Brown shared a heartfelt message on social media, reflecting on her journey from child actor to global star.
Once Season 5 wraps, the Stranger Things universe won’t close entirely. An animated series titled Stranger Things: Tales From ’85 is in the works. Details are scarce, but it promises to explore new corners of the show’s world, whether or not the original cast returns.
For now, fans will have to hold tight as Netflix prepares to bring one of its biggest shows to a dramatic, and possibly drawn-out, conclusion.
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Hrithik Roshan calls War 2 one of his most creatively demanding projects
Hrithik Roshan isn’t interested in playing it cool anymore. With War 2, he’s traded sleek for unhinged, and he’s loving every bit of the madness. The teaser’s already clocked over 25 million views, but Roshan’s excitement goes beyond the numbers. For him, it’s about diving headfirst into a character who’s damaged, dangerous, and deeply fun to play.
“There’s something about Kabir,” he says of his return as the rogue RAW agent. “He’s flawed. He’s unpredictable. And I love that.” For Roshan, this isn’t just a hero’s clean comeback but also a chance to get his hands dirty again.
Hrithik Roshan gets candid about the scale and challenge of making War 2Getty Images
Directed by Ayan Mukerji and featuring Telugu star NTR Jr. alongside Kiara Advani, War 2 throws polished action out the window in favour of something grittier and riskier. “It’s not easy making a film this big,” Roshan admits. “But we didn’t want to play it safe. We wanted to shake things up.”
That meant pushing boundaries both in scale and performance. Roshan talks about arguments on set, reworking scenes, and a kind of creative chaos that only happens when the entire team is invested. “This isn’t a formula film,” he says. “It’s something we all fought for.”
With the film hitting cinemas on 14 August, expectations are sky-high, but Roshan seems unfazed. He’s not chasing box office records. He’s chasing impact. “I want people to walk out of that theatre feeling something,” he says. “Not because it’s part of some universe but because it landed.”
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In the end, War 2 might be Roshan’s biggest gamble yet, and perhaps, that’s what makes it worth watching.
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Addressing these challenges will require coordinated action
The United Kingdom is witnessing increasingly unpredictable weather due to climate change, and this shift is bringing significant public health challenges. From rising temperatures to erratic rainfall and emerging diseases, the impacts are wide-ranging. Based on expert assessments and recent health data, here are the top five health concerns now facing the UK population.
1. Heat-related illnesses and mortality
Heatwaves are becoming more frequent and intense across the UK, particularly during the summer months. In 2022, over 4,500 deaths in England and Wales were attributed to extreme heat. If current trends continue, heat-related fatalities could rise to 10,000 per year by 2050 and over 21,000 by the 2070s.
Those most at risk include the elderly, individuals with chronic health conditions, and urban populations living in heat-prone environments. High temperatures can worsen cardiovascular and respiratory conditions, lead to dehydration, and impair kidney function. There is also growing evidence linking extreme heat to mental health issues, including mood disorders and sleep disturbances.
2. Expansion of vector-borne diseases
Warmer temperatures and changes in ecosystems are enabling disease-carrying insects to thrive in parts of the UK where they were previously absent. In 2023, mosquitoes carrying the West Nile virus were detected in Nottinghamshire—marking the virus's first known presence in the UK.
As the climate continues to warm, the risk of diseases such as dengue, chikungunya, Zika, and Lyme disease could increase. Projections suggest that the Aedes albopictus mosquito, a known carrier of dengue, could establish itself widely across England in the coming decades. There are also concerns about the potential for endemic transmission in regions such as London by the 2060s.
3. Flooding and mental health risks
Flooding has become more frequent and severe due to increased rainfall and rising sea levels. While the immediate dangers include drowning and physical injury, the long-term health effects are equally concerning. Floods can spread infectious diseases, disrupt access to healthcare, and severely impact mental well-being.
Studies have found a significant rise in mental health disorders among flood victims. For instance, around 36% of individuals whose homes were affected by floods exhibited symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) a year after the event, compared to just 8% among those not affected. Depression and anxiety are also common in such scenarios, especially when recovery and rebuilding are slow.
4. Deterioration of air quality
Air pollution remains a serious health concern in the UK, and climate change is making the problem worse. Increased temperatures and altered wind patterns are contributing to higher levels of harmful pollutants, including ozone and fine particulate matter.
Poor air quality is linked to a range of health issues, particularly heart and lung diseases, and is responsible for approximately 30,000 deaths in the UK each year. Furthermore, longer pollen seasons caused by climate change are worsening conditions such as asthma and hay fever, adding to the burden on respiratory health services.
5. Food and water security challenges
Climate change is disrupting food production and water availability in the UK. Extreme weather events like droughts and floods are reducing agricultural yields, affecting the stability of food supplies and pushing up prices. Droughts also reduce water availability, impacting drinking water quality and sanitation.
Additionally, changing weather conditions may reduce the nutritional content of some crops and lead to increased cases of foodborne illnesses. Public health officials warn that such developments could particularly affect vulnerable groups, including children and the elderly, by undermining gut health and overall nutrition.
The UK’s changing weather patterns are no longer a distant threat but a current and pressing public health concern. From heatwaves and floods to emerging diseases and worsening air quality, the risks are real and growing. Addressing these challenges will require coordinated action across government, health services, and local communities, with an emphasis on preparedness, adaptation, and long-term resilience planning.