Youth: A Light, Honest Coming-of-Age Tale
Ken Karunaas Brings Simplicity and Charm to the Screen In an era of high-concept cinema, Youth stands out for its simplicity and relatability. Written, directed, and headlined by Ken Karunaas, the film explores adolescence through a light-hearted yet meaningful lens, making it a refreshing watch for younger audiences. At its
Mammootty-Mohanlal’s Patriot to Open IFFLA 2026
Mahesh Narayanan’s espionage thriller Patriot, starring Malayalam icons Mammootty and Mohanlal, will open the 24th Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles (IFFLA) on April 23, 2026—their first on-screen reunion in 18 years since Twenty:20. Festival Lineup IFFLA features 27 films from 14 countries, including Anusha Rizvi’s The Great Shamsuddin Family as closer, plus shorts/docs
Anupam Kher Praises Dhurandhar 2 Sequel Highly
Veteran actor Anupam Kher lauded Dhurandhar 2 (aka Dhurandhar: The Revenge) on March 22, 2026, declaring “every Indian will be proud of this film,” while calling director Aditya Dhar a “rockstar” for his bold storytelling. Film Reception The Ranveer Singh-starrer sequel has dominated box office, crossing ₹100 crore by day 3 with strong
Russian Oil Tanker Aqua Titan, US LPG Ship Reach India Amid War
Russian tanker Aqua Titan docked at New Mangalore Port on March 22, 2026, delivering 7.7 lakh barrels of Urals crude originally bound for China, chartered by MRPL—offering relief amid Hormuz blockade. LPG Carrier Arrival US-flagged Pyxis Pioneer (47,000+ tonnes LPG from Texas) arrived Mangaluru for Aegis Logistics, following Iranian Navy
Trump Issues 48-Hour Ultimatum to Iran Over Strait of Hormuz
US President Donald Trump demanded Iran fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours—by March 23 evening—or face US strikes obliterating its power plants, starting with the largest. Crisis Timeline Deadline began March 21 at 23:44 GMT amid fourth-week US-Israel-Iran war. Iran blocked the vital chokepoint (20% global oil
BJP-NDA Finalizes Kerala Assembly Polls Candidates Transparently
BJP leader Rajeev Chandrasekhar highlighted the NDA’s transparent candidate selection process for Kerala 2026 polls on March 22, contrasting it with Congress and CPM’s alleged opaque methods, signaling strong intent ahead of April 9 voting. Candidate Announcements BJP released multiple lists: first with 47 names including Chandrasekhar (Nemom), K Surendran
Ex-Pak Envoy Abdul Basit Threatens Strikes on Delhi, Mumbai if US Attacks Pakistan
Former Pakistan High Commissioner to India Abdul Basit sparked outrage on March 20, 2026, by stating Pakistan would target Mumbai and New Delhi if the US or Israel attacks it, framing India as the “default” retaliatory option. Remarks Context In a TV interview amid US-Iran war, Basit said: “If America
West Asia Conflict Escalates: Trump Issues 48-Hour Hormuz Ultimatum
US President Donald Trump warned Iran on March 21, 2026, to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours or face strikes obliterating its power plants, as Iranian missiles hit southern Israeli cities Dimona and Arad, injuring dozens. Key Developments Iran’s IRGC claimed dominance over Israeli skies, vowing intensified attacks
US Issues 30-Day Sanctions Waiver for Iranian Oil Sales
The United States issued a 30-day sanctions waiver on March 20, 2026, allowing the sale and purchase of Iranian crude oil and petroleum products already loaded on vessels, aiming to ease global energy supply pressures amid the US-Israel-Iran war. Energy Market Relief Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated the license unlocks
Haryana Govt Takes Over Al-Falah University, Appoints IAS Amit Kumar Agrawal
Haryana government assumed control of Al-Falah University in Faridabad on March 20, 2026, appointing 2003-batch IAS officer Amit Kumar Agrawal as administrator following an inquiry revealing statutory violations, financial irregularities, and terror financing links. Administrator Role Agrawal oversees financial and administrative affairs, with deputed officials from JC Bose University (Abhinav
