It is very difficult to make a film which has romance, drama, and thriller with a backdrop of revenge in it. But we finally have a film that offers all these things on the big screen. We are talking about Cherag Ruparel’s Yeh Saali Aashiqui which marks the debut of Vardhan Puri (Amrish Puri’s grandson) and Shivaleeka Oberoi.
Yeh Saali Aashiqui starts as a very cute love story between Sahil (Vardhan) and Meeti (Shivaleeka). They are studying in a hospitality college and fall in love with each other. But soon, a twist takes place and we are left surprised.
The story of Yeh Saali Aashiqui is surely something new. We might have seen many revenge-thrillers in Bollywood, but here the story and the screenplay is very interesting. At some point, you might feel that the story is predictable, but the way it has been narrated, it keeps us hooked to the screens.
The movie is written by Vardhan Puri and Cherag Ruparel and the two have come up with an interesting film. We would like to point out that some dialogues in the film are very relatable especially for men. Ruparel also makes his directorial debut with this one and he has done a good job here.
Vardhan Puri is the grandson of Amrish Puri, so, we are sure he had a lot of pressure to deliver a good performance. Well, he is damn good in the film and in the second half, he is just wow. Shivaleeka Oberoi is one of the best debutantes of recent times. She is amazing in the film and deserves Best Debut awards for her performance. Ruslaan Mumtaz is fine in his extended cameo.
Overall, Yeh Saali Aashiqui is a good revenge-thriller with a lot of twists and turns and interesting storyline.
Ratings: 3/5
P.S. One of the scenes in the film will remind you of Amrish Puri and that scene is one of the highlights of the movie.
Afghanistan, who have not played a T20 international in 2025, will face Pakistan in the opening match of the tri-series on Friday. (Photo: Getty Images)
AFGHANISTAN on Sunday named a spin-heavy squad led by Rashid Khan for the upcoming T20 tri-series in Sharjah and the Asia Cup in the United Arab Emirates.
The squad includes spinners Noor Ahmad, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, AM Ghazanfar and Mohammad Nabi alongside captain Rashid Khan.
Nineteen-year-old Ghazanfar has yet to play a T20I but has featured in domestic cricket and one-day internationals.
Fazlhaq Farooqi, Naveen-ul-Haq, Azmatullah Omarzai and Gulbadin Naib are the pace options.
Afghanistan, who have not played a T20 international in 2025, will face Pakistan in the opening match of the tri-series on Friday.
The six-team Asia Cup begins on September 9, where Afghanistan are in Group B with Bangladesh, Hong Kong and Sri Lanka. They will face Hong Kong in their first match in Abu Dhabi.
Defending champions India, Oman, Pakistan and the UAE are in Group A. After the Asia Cup, Afghanistan will play three ODIs and three T20Is against Bangladesh in the UAE in October.
Afghanistan squad: Rashid Khan (captain), Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zadran, Darwish Rasooli, Sediqullah Atal, Azmatullah Omarzai, Karim Janat, Mohammad Nabi, Gulbadin Naib, Sharafuddin Ashraf, Mohammad Ishaq, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, AM Ghazanfar, Noor Ahmad, Fareed Ahmad, Naveen-ul-Haq, Fazalhaq Farooqi.
Bangladesh also announced their 16-member squad for the Asia Cup, leaving out Mehidy Hasan Miraz.
Allrounder Saif Hassan and wicketkeeper-batter Nurul Hasan have been picked. The squad will be led by Litton Das.
Mehidy, who was appointed Bangladesh’s ODI captain in June, and opener Saif Hassan were both part of the team that defeated Pakistan 2-1 last month but did not retain their spots for the Asia Cup.
Bangladesh will play three T20 internationals against the Netherlands before opening their Asia Cup campaign against Hong Kong in Abu Dhabi on September 11.
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Sushin Shyam questions Netflix after Splinter Cell trailer uses his Aavesham track without credit
Composer Sushin Shyam points out lack of credit in Splinter Cell: Deathwatch trailer
The teaser uses Aavesham track The Last Dance without naming him or singer Hanumankind
Netflix has not responded to the omission despite rising fan comments
Sushin shares upcoming projects with Suriya, Fahadh Faasil, and Priyadarshan
Malayalam composer Sushin Shyam has raised concerns about Netflix’s Splinter Cell trailer using his Aavesham track without credit. The teaser for Splinter Cell: Deathwatch features parts of The Last Dance from the Fahadh Faasil-starrer, but neither Shyam nor rapper Hanumankind were acknowledged. In a YouTube comment under the official trailer, Shyam thanked Netflix but added it “would’ve been even cooler if my name had made it to the credits too.” Fans have since flooded the comments demanding recognition. The streaming platform has yet to issue a response.
Sushin Shyam questions Netflix after Splinter Cell trailer uses his Aavesham track without credit Instagram/sushintdt/tubelight_dot_com7
Why is Sushin Shyam questioning Netflix’s Splinter Cell trailer?
The debate began when fans noticed familiar beats from Aavesham in the Splinter Cell: Deathwatch teaser, which was released on Netflix’s official channel. The track, The Last Dance, had gained popularity during the 2022 release of Aavesham and was widely praised for its experimental sound.
Shyam’s absence from the credits sparked discussion on YouTube, with many users pointing out that international studios often fail to recognise South Asian artists. By posting his own reply, the composer confirmed the use of his music and called out the missing credit. Neither Netflix nor Ubisoft, which owns the Splinter Cell franchise, has addressed the matter.
Sushin Shyam’s deleted YouTube comment thanking Netflix but questioning the missing credit for his Aavesham track in Splinter CellScreengrab Youtube/ Netflix
Which Aavesham track was used in Splinter Cell?
The track in question is The Last Dance, composed by Sushin Shyam and performed by Hanumankind. In Aavesham, the song played during a high-energy sequence and quickly became a fan favourite. Its inclusion in a global Netflix property like Splinter Cell in fact, highlights how Malayalam cinema’s music is reaching international audiences.
However, the lack of credit has raised questions about licensing transparency. Fans are now asking whether the omission was an oversight or part of a wider issue with music usage in trailers.
Despite the controversy, Shyam continues to expand his filmography across industries. He is scoring music for Balan, directed by Chidambaram and produced by KVN Productions, which has also announced projects with stars like Vijay and Yash. He is also composing for Tharun Moorthy’s Torpedo, starring Fahadh Faasil, Naslen, Arjun Das, and Ganapathi.
Shyam confirmed he will also be part of Tamil actor Suriya’s next film, marking another major milestone in his career. Additionally, he has been roped in for a Hindi thriller directed by Priyadarshan, proving his growing presence in Indian cinema beyond Malayalam.
Composer Sushin Shyam is also working on films with Suriya, Fahadh Faasil and PriyadarshanInstagram/sushintdt
How did AR Rahman surprise Sushin Shyam?
Away from the credit row, the composer recently celebrated what he described as his “first real fanboy moment.” Legendary musician AR Rahman followed him on Instagram, leaving Shyam both emotional and grateful. He shared a screenshot of Rahman’s message along with Roobaroo from Rang De Basanti, calling it a moment he will always cherish.
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Demonstrators gather during an anti-immigration protest outside the New Bridge Hotel in Newcastle on August 23, 2025 in Newcastle upon Tyne. (Photo: Getty Images)
ANTI-MIGRANT protests were held across UK on Sunday outside hotels housing asylum seekers. This followed clashes a day earlier when police intervened to separate demonstrators and counter-protesters in several cities during rallies over immigration policies.
Immigration has emerged as the top concern in public opinion polls, putting pressure on prime minister Keir Starmer’s Labour government to act on its promise to end the use of hotels, which costs billions of pounds annually.
Protests outside hotels housing asylum seekers have become frequent in recent weeks. Some have been linked to safety concerns after a migrant accommodated in a hotel east of London was charged with sexual assault.
Demonstrations on Sunday were reported in different parts of the country, including Epping in east London, Bristol, and Birmingham.
A court ruling last Tuesday ordered the removal of asylum seekers from a hotel in Epping, which has been at the centre of anti-immigration protests. The government plans to appeal. Protesters returned there on Sunday, carrying British flags and placards with slogans such as "Epping says no" and "Stop the boats".
On Saturday, anti-immigration rallies were held in towns and cities across England, Scotland and Wales.
Official data released on Thursday showed asylum claims were at record levels, with more migrants placed in hotels compared with the previous year.
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage, whose party has recently led in voting intention polls, outlined plans for mass deportations of migrants arriving in small boats from mainland Europe if his party came to power.
He told The Times that his proposals included withdrawing Britain from the European Convention on Human Rights, striking repatriation agreements with countries such as Afghanistan and Eritrea, and setting up holding sites for 24,000 migrants.
On Sunday, the government announced reforms to the asylum appeals process aimed at speeding up decisions, cutting the backlog of cases and reducing reliance on hotels for accommodation.
The plans include creating an independent body of adjudicators to handle asylum appeals and address a backlog of 106,000 cases, of which 51,000 are appeals with average waiting times of more than a year.
Home secretary Yvette Cooper said the measures were designed to "restore control and order" to a system she said was "in complete chaos" when Labour took office last year.
"We cannot carry on with these completely unacceptable delays," Cooper said.
(With inputs from agencies)
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Behind the glamour of streaming lies a demanding workload
Female gamers are increasingly challenging stereotypes in the industry.
Streamer Alyska, with nearly 600,000 followers, plays horror and action titles live.
Women now make up around half of all gamers in the UK.
Communities like Black Girl Gamers are creating safe, inclusive spaces.
The industry is shifting towards more complex female characters in games.
Breaking gaming stereotypes
Video game streamer Alyce Rocha, known online as Alyska, is helping reshape perceptions of women in gaming. Broadcasting to an audience of more than 585,000 followers across platforms, she has turned streaming into her full-time career.
While women are often associated with puzzle and life-simulation titles such as The Sims or Animal Crossing—sometimes grouped under the label “cosy gaming”—Rocha prefers role-playing, action, fantasy and horror games.
“I used to hate horror games,” she told BBC Woman’s Hour. “But my audience loved to see me suffer, so I played more and more, and now I love them.”
A growing presence
According to the UK games industry census, women now make up about half of all gamers. However, the streaming sector still skews heavily male. Rocha has seen female viewership in her own audience climb to around 10%—a small but notable rise.
She says part of her role is proving that women enjoy more than just “cosy” genres. “I’ve been gaming since I was a child. Back then, I didn’t know any other girls who played games. Now it’s easy to find communities and female streamers to connect with.”
The business of streaming
Behind the glamour of streaming lies a demanding workload. Rocha streams six hours a day, seven days a week—recently scaled back from 12-hour sessions—while also handling administrative tasks.
Her income comes from platform subscriptions, advertising revenue and brand partnerships. Yet companies like Twitch take a significant share, with the platform keeping half of standard broadcast earnings.
The pressure reflects the booming global industry: video games now generate more revenue than music, TV and film combined, with UK revenue projected to hit £13.7 billion this year.
Changing representation in games
As more women assert their place in gaming, the industry is evolving too. Overly sexualised female characters are being replaced by more nuanced portrayals.
Titles such as The Last of Us Part II feature layered female leads like Ellie, while narrative-driven games including Life is Strange explore themes of identity, body image and adolescence. Writers such as Halley Gross have helped shape these more authentic representations.
Communities for women gamers
Alongside high-profile streamers, grassroots communities are growing. Black Girl Gamers, founded in 2015, has expanded into a global network of over 10,000 members.
For many, the group offers friendship, solidarity and an escape from everyday pressures. “It’s a whole universe of people who just get it,” member Deanne said. “It gives you a calmer mindset.”
The network also provides a buffer against the toxic side of gaming culture. Members share experiences of misogynistic or racist abuse in online lobbies, with some opting to mute interactions, while others confront offenders directly. A private Discord “venting channel” allows women to share frustrations safely.
More than a hobby
For players like Rocha and groups like Black Girl Gamers, gaming is more than entertainment—it is a source of connection, empowerment and emotional support.
As a community member, Iesha explained: “Gaming has helped me through tough times, including family loss and grief. Some games let you experience emotions in gentle ways, and sharing that journey makes all the difference.”
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The cancellation is the latest in a string of setbacks for SpaceX’s Starship project
SpaceX halted its 10th Starship test flight minutes before liftoff in Texas.
Engineers cited a ground systems issue and will attempt another launch on Monday.
The decision follows multiple explosions in earlier Starship trials.
The rocket is central to Musk’s Mars ambitions and NASA’s lunar mission plans.
Launch halted in Texas
SpaceX called off the 10th test flight of its Starship megarocket on Sunday, marking another delay for Elon Musk’s ambitious space programme. The company announced the halt roughly 30 minutes before liftoff from its Boca Chica launch site, saying the pause was to “allow time to troubleshoot an issue with ground systems.”
A new launch attempt has been scheduled for Monday.
Previous failures
The cancellation is the latest in a string of setbacks for SpaceX’s Starship project. Earlier tests of the rocket’s upper stage in January, March and May ended in mid-flight explosions, while a June “static fire” trial saw the vehicle erupt on the launchpad.
Despite these failures, SpaceX maintains that the fully reusable 403ft (123m) rocket is essential to reducing spaceflight costs and enabling long-duration missions.
Role in Mars and Moon missions
Starship is designed to ferry both people and cargo into space, forming the backbone of Musk’s long-term goal of establishing a settlement on Mars. NASA has also contracted SpaceX to deliver a customised version of Starship for its Artemis programme, which aims to return astronauts to the Moon.
Planned flight objectives
Had Sunday’s launch gone ahead, Starship’s upper stage was expected to separate from its Super Heavy booster at high altitude. The booster, which has previously demonstrated landings using giant mechanical arms, was set to attempt a water landing in the Gulf of Mexico to test a backup engine configuration.
The Starship upper stage was programmed to fire its engines in space, release a batch of mock Starlink satellites, and reignite on a suborbital path around Earth.
Ongoing challenges
Even if the 10th test flight proves successful, SpaceX still faces major engineering challenges. These include making the vehicle rapidly and fully reusable, cutting launch costs significantly, and proving it can refuel using super-cooled propellants in orbit—capabilities seen as vital for both lunar and Martian missions.