Sudev Nair's first look as Karmadi in Yash's 'Toxic’ released

IANS | February 23, 2026 2:42 PM

Bangalore, Feb 23 (IANS) The makers of director Geethu Mohandas's eagerly awaited action entertainer 'Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown Ups', featuring actor Yash in the lead, on Monday, released the look of actor Sudev Nair in the film and disclosed that he plays a character called Karmadi in the film.

Indian Muslim clerics, Javed Akhtar condemn Taliban over code allowing wife beating

IANS | February 23, 2026 2:40 PM

Lucknow, Feb 23 (IANS) Prominent Muslim clerics in India have sharply condemned the Taliban’s new penal code in Afghanistan that reportedly legalises domestic violence, calling it a blatant misuse of religion and a violation of Islamic principles. The law, which allows husbands to beat wives “without causing bone fractures or open wounds” and punishes women with imprisonment if they visit their parents without permission, has sparked outrage among religious leaders and civil society.

Alia Bhatt sends ‘all her love’ to Yami Gautam and her baby

IANS | February 23, 2026 2:36 PM

Mumbai Feb 23 (IANS) Bollywood superstar Alia Bhatt on Monday sent her warm wishes, all the love along with a few cute gifts to Yami Gautam and her toddler. Sharing on her social media account, Alia wrote, “All my love to you both dearest Yami”.

T20 WC: 'Abhishek has passed the baton of zeroes to in-form Ishan,' opines Nayar

IANS | February 23, 2026 2:34 PM

New Delhi, Feb 23 (IANS) Following India’s 76-run defeat to South Africa in their Super Eights clash of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup at the Narendra Modi Stadium, former India assistant coach Abhishek Nayar assessed the team’s batting collapse and the challenges that lie ahead, stating that Abhishek Sharma has ‘passed the baton of zeroes’ to in-form Ishan Kishan.