Indian cinema’s global ambitions just levelled up. Hollywood’s most explosive filmmaker, Michael Bay, is set to creatively collaborate with Bhansali Studios Limited on an upcoming high-octane feature directed by Anthony D’Souza, with music by AR Rahman. The announcement signals a rare East–West creative convergence. This project will blend Bay’s blockbuster sensibility with India’s growing appetite for technically ambitious, internationally mounted cinema.
Indian Railways is ramping up for Holi 2026 with an impressive 1,500 special trains nationwide, a clear sign of its focus on passenger ease during peak festival travel, as announced by Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) Chief Public Relations Officer Kapinjal Kishore Sharma. This expansion from last year’s services promises smoother journeys for millions heading home to splash colors with loved ones. NFR, based in Maligaon near Guwahati and serving eight Northeastern states plus parts of West Bengal and north Bihar, leads regionally by launching four pairs of specials right away, with more slated soon to match soaring demand.
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Ishan Kishan delivered a masterful 77 off 40 balls on a tricky surface at Colombo’s R. Premadasa Stadium, propelling India to 175/7 after Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha put them in to bat. Despite an early blow with Abhishek Sharma falling in the first over, Kishan seized control, outshining Pakistan’s spin-heavy attack that limited pace to just two overs. His aggressive knock set a daunting target, proving too steep for the rivals in another ICC event masterclass.
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