‘Vaazha 2’ Twitter review: Savin Sa’s directorial gets positive opening as fans hail its ‘fantastic plot’ with climax twist

‘Vaazha 2’ Twitter review: Savin Sa’s directorial gets positive opening as fans hail its ‘fantastic plot’ with climax twist

Malayalam comedy-drama ‘Vaazha 2’ has released to largely positive audience reactions, with many praising its engaging plot, emotional depth, and nostalgic school rom-com feel. The sequel follows four friends navigating societal pressures and finding their own path to success. Directed by Savin Sa, the film features the original cast and promises a fun, worthwhile cinematic…

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Rishabh Pant’s luxurious Delhi home is defined by modern aesthetics, fitness-focused spaces and luxury cars worth crores!

Rishabh Pant’s luxurious Delhi home is defined by modern aesthetics, fitness-focused spaces and luxury cars worth crores!

A tour inside Pant’s Delhi home shows a design rooted in “less is more” or modern minimalism. The living room has neutral tones of beige, white, and grey. Another prime feature is a dedicated display unit. It showcases all his cricketing achievements, including trophies and memorabilia. The dining and lounge areas have wooden accents and…

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Judicial officers engaged in SIR exercise gheraoed for hours: How Bengal’s Malda ‘hostage’ drama unfolded

Judicial officers engaged in SIR exercise gheraoed for hours: How Bengal’s Malda ‘hostage’ drama unfolded

(PTI photo) NEW DELHI: Supreme Court on Thursday took serious note of the Malda hostage incident, where protesters gheraoed judicial officers for several hours in poll-bound West Bengal. The court also issued show-cause notices to the state’s chief secretary and DGP.Trouble began on Wednesday afternoon in West Bengal’s Malda district when a group of protesters…

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‘Go back to your country’: Indian-origin founder highlights hate incidents in US, seeks help | World News

‘Go back to your country’: Indian-origin founder highlights hate incidents in US, seeks help | World News

Indian-origin founder Anita Ratnam shared US hate incidents, highlighting abuse faced by Indian-origin individuals/Image: Getty Images An Indian-origin founder has raised concerns over a rise in hate incidents targeting Indians living in the United States, calling for urgent attention and support through a post on X.Anita Ratnam, popular Indian dancer and founder of Narthaki.com, described…

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Congress’ V Vaithilingam; BJP’s A Johnkumar; DMK’s Vignesh Kannan NEW DELHI: The upcoming Puducherry assembly elections will see several candidates with strong political family backgrounds contesting across various constituencies. Puducherry assembly polls 2026 A total of 291 candidates are in the fray for the April 9 elections. Polling is held to elect 30 members of the 33-seat Puducherry legislative assembly, while the remaining three members are nominated by the central government. Puducherry assembly polls 2021 Prominent dynasty candidatesA Johnkumar: BJP leader A Johnkumar, a minister in the outgoing N Rangasamy-led government and the sitting MLA from Kamaraj Nagar, is contesting from Nellithope. He had earlier won the same seat as a Congress candidate in the 2016 elections. The constituency has remained under the family’s influence, with his son Richards Johnkumar winning it in 2021 on a BJP ticket. Dynasty candidates V Vaithilingam: A high-profile contest is set to take place in Thattanchavady, where former chief minister V Vaithilingam is contesting against the outgoing chief minister N Rangasamy. Vaithilingam, the son of Puducherry’s second chief minister V Venkatasubba Reddiar, is currently the Puducherry Congress president and the sitting Lok Sabha MP from the Union territory’s only Lok Sabha seat, also called Puducherry. The outcome of this contest is expected to have a bearing on the chief ministerial race.   Watch Puducherry Elections 2026: TVK To Contest Solo, BJP and AINRC Alliance Finalises Seat-Sharing Vignesh Kannan: In the Raj Bhavan constituency, DMK candidate Vignesh Kannan is making his electoral debut. The son of former Puducherry minister P Kannan, he will take on Puducherry BJP chief VP Ramalingam in what is shaping up to be a closely watched contest.The alliancesThe elections will be a direct clash between the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) and the opposition Congress-DMK alliance. The NDA in Puducherry is led by chief minister N Rangasamy’s All India NR Congress, which will contest 16 seats. The BJP has been given the remaining 14 constituencies, of which it has given two each to the AIADMK and businessman Jose Charles Martin’s newly formed Latchiya Jananayaga Katchi (LJK). Criminal cases The Congress and DMK will also contest under a similar arrangement of 16 and 14 seats, respectively.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. The TOI News Desk is your trusted source for staying informed and connected to the ever-evolving global landscape, ensuring that our readers are equipped with the latest developments that matter most.”Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos’Unprecedented, Decisive Action’: Rajnath Warns Pakistan Against Misadventure, Reminds Of Op SindoorIndian LPG Tanker Escapes Mined Hormuz Route, Sails Via Larak Amid WarChandigarh Blast Video Surfaces As Khalistan Threat Emerges, Security Agencies Launch Massive ProbeIndia Prepares For Oil Shock With 7 Big Steps As Trump Asks Others To Dare Hormuz To Get SuppliesPM Modi Puts Deesa Airbase In Strategic Focus, India’s Big Defence Push Near Pakistan Border’India Was On Verge Of Striking Before Pakistan Requested Halt During Op Sindoor’: Indian Navy ChiefVice Admiral A.N. Pramod Gets Yudh Seva Medal For Leading Navy Ops In Operation SindoorPM Modi Warns Against Rumours, Stresses Timely Info During West Asia War CrisisFrom Stealth Warships To Silent Submarines: These Naval Deployments Paralyzed Pak In Op SindoorAmid Hormuz Crisis, India May Get First Delivery Of Iranian Crude Oil After 7 Years123PhotostoriesRishabh Pant’s luxurious Delhi home is defined by modern aesthetics, fitness-focused spaces and luxury cars worth crores!From a net worth of approximately Rs 30 crore to a luxurious mansion: Jannat Zubair’s lavish lifestyleBest Telugu comedy movies streaming now: From ‘Nuvvu Naaku Nachchav’ to ‘MAD’Not getting enough protein? Doctors warn of impact on body and brain, and suggest 6 ways to boost absorption5 things Deepika Padukone does to stay fit and fabulous at 40Vidya Balan’s stylish breezy kurta set look makes her look 10 years younger8 hydrating and interesting dishes you can make with watermelon6 stunning limited-edition cars ever created’Kpop Demon Hunters’ stars Arden Cho, May Hong and more share the fan moments that stayed with them the longestHow Nasa’s Artemis II took shape: From origins to orbiting the Moon123Hot PicksUAE healthcare rulesLeBron JamesNASA Artemis IIKristi Noem HusbandUS Iran WarPublic holidays April 2026Bank Holidays AprilTop TrendingKolkata Knight Riders vs Sunrisers Hyderabad Match ScorecardNASA Artemis IISulfur Cube in MinecraftPhineas and Ferb Skin FortniteMohammed ShamiPunjab BJP blastIran ceasefireArjun TendulkarSchool Holidays in AprilIran war news

Congress’ V Vaithilingam; BJP’s A Johnkumar; DMK’s Vignesh Kannan NEW DELHI: The upcoming Puducherry assembly elections will see several candidates with strong political family backgrounds contesting across various constituencies. Puducherry assembly polls 2026 A total of 291 candidates are in the fray for the April 9 elections. Polling is held to elect 30 members of the 33-seat Puducherry legislative assembly, while the remaining three members are nominated by the central government. Puducherry assembly polls 2021 Prominent dynasty candidatesA Johnkumar: BJP leader A Johnkumar, a minister in the outgoing N Rangasamy-led government and the sitting MLA from Kamaraj Nagar, is contesting from Nellithope. He had earlier won the same seat as a Congress candidate in the 2016 elections. The constituency has remained under the family’s influence, with his son Richards Johnkumar winning it in 2021 on a BJP ticket. Dynasty candidates V Vaithilingam: A high-profile contest is set to take place in Thattanchavady, where former chief minister V Vaithilingam is contesting against the outgoing chief minister N Rangasamy. Vaithilingam, the son of Puducherry’s second chief minister V Venkatasubba Reddiar, is currently the Puducherry Congress president and the sitting Lok Sabha MP from the Union territory’s only Lok Sabha seat, also called Puducherry. The outcome of this contest is expected to have a bearing on the chief ministerial race. Watch Puducherry Elections 2026: TVK To Contest Solo, BJP and AINRC Alliance Finalises Seat-Sharing Vignesh Kannan: In the Raj Bhavan constituency, DMK candidate Vignesh Kannan is making his electoral debut. The son of former Puducherry minister P Kannan, he will take on Puducherry BJP chief VP Ramalingam in what is shaping up to be a closely watched contest.The alliancesThe elections will be a direct clash between the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) and the opposition Congress-DMK alliance. The NDA in Puducherry is led by chief minister N Rangasamy’s All India NR Congress, which will contest 16 seats. The BJP has been given the remaining 14 constituencies, of which it has given two each to the AIADMK and businessman Jose Charles Martin’s newly formed Latchiya Jananayaga Katchi (LJK). Criminal cases The Congress and DMK will also contest under a similar arrangement of 16 and 14 seats, respectively.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. The TOI News Desk is your trusted source for staying informed and connected to the ever-evolving global landscape, ensuring that our readers are equipped with the latest developments that matter most.”Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos’Unprecedented, Decisive Action’: Rajnath Warns Pakistan Against Misadventure, Reminds Of Op SindoorIndian LPG Tanker Escapes Mined Hormuz Route, Sails Via Larak Amid WarChandigarh Blast Video Surfaces As Khalistan Threat Emerges, Security Agencies Launch Massive ProbeIndia Prepares For Oil Shock With 7 Big Steps As Trump Asks Others To Dare Hormuz To Get SuppliesPM Modi Puts Deesa Airbase In Strategic Focus, India’s Big Defence Push Near Pakistan Border’India Was On Verge Of Striking Before Pakistan Requested Halt During Op Sindoor’: Indian Navy ChiefVice Admiral A.N. Pramod Gets Yudh Seva Medal For Leading Navy Ops In Operation SindoorPM Modi Warns Against Rumours, Stresses Timely Info During West Asia War CrisisFrom Stealth Warships To Silent Submarines: These Naval Deployments Paralyzed Pak In Op SindoorAmid Hormuz Crisis, India May Get First Delivery Of Iranian Crude Oil After 7 Years123PhotostoriesRishabh Pant’s luxurious Delhi home is defined by modern aesthetics, fitness-focused spaces and luxury cars worth crores!From a net worth of approximately Rs 30 crore to a luxurious mansion: Jannat Zubair’s lavish lifestyleBest Telugu comedy movies streaming now: From ‘Nuvvu Naaku Nachchav’ to ‘MAD’Not getting enough protein? Doctors warn of impact on body and brain, and suggest 6 ways to boost absorption5 things Deepika Padukone does to stay fit and fabulous at 40Vidya Balan’s stylish breezy kurta set look makes her look 10 years younger8 hydrating and interesting dishes you can make with watermelon6 stunning limited-edition cars ever created’Kpop Demon Hunters’ stars Arden Cho, May Hong and more share the fan moments that stayed with them the longestHow Nasa’s Artemis II took shape: From origins to orbiting the Moon123Hot PicksUAE healthcare rulesLeBron JamesNASA Artemis IIKristi Noem HusbandUS Iran WarPublic holidays April 2026Bank Holidays AprilTop TrendingKolkata Knight Riders vs Sunrisers Hyderabad Match ScorecardNASA Artemis IISulfur Cube in MinecraftPhineas and Ferb Skin FortniteMohammed ShamiPunjab BJP blastIran ceasefireArjun TendulkarSchool Holidays in AprilIran war news

Congress’ V Vaithilingam; BJP’s A Johnkumar; DMK’s Vignesh Kannan NEW DELHI: The upcoming Puducherry assembly elections will see several candidates with strong political family backgrounds contesting across various constituencies. Puducherry assembly polls 2026 A total of 291 candidates are in the fray for the April 9 elections. Polling is held to elect 30 members of…

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Gold price today: Gold futures sink nearly 4% after Trump remarks on Iran; check rates in your city

Gold price today: Gold futures sink nearly 4% after Trump remarks on Iran; check rates in your city

Gold prices fell sharply on Thursday in futures trade, declining by Rs 6,004 to Rs 1,47,704 per 10 grams on the Multi Commodity Exchange, as geopolitical tensions in West Asia intensified and strengthened the US dollar, dampening investor sentiment.The decline marked a reversal from a four-day winning streak, with the June contract of the yellow…

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Bihar BPSC AEDO admit card 2026 from April 3 at bpsc.bihar.gov.in; check exam day instructions

Bihar BPSC AEDO admit card 2026 from April 3 at bpsc.bihar.gov.in; check exam day instructions

BPSC assistant education development officer admit card on April 3, exam schedule and rules announced BPSC AEDO admit card 2026: The Bihar Public Service Commission has issued detailed instructions for candidates appearing in the Assistant Education Development Officer Competitive Examination under Advertisement No. 87/2025. The examination will be conducted across multiple districts in the state…

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Prakash Raj responds to backlash over mother’s funeral rites: ‘Will you hate-mongering monsters understand this?’

Prakash Raj responds to backlash over mother’s funeral rites: ‘Will you hate-mongering monsters understand this?’

Actor Prakash Raj faced criticism for his mother’s Christian funeral rites. He explained that he honored his mother’s beliefs despite not being religious himself. Raj also condemned fake social media posts circulating during his mourning period. He expressed gratitude for the support received from well-wishers. Prakash Raj recently lost his mother, Swarnalatha Raj, who passed…

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Who is Ashok Mittal? Lovely Professional University founder-turned MP who replaces Raghav Chadha as AAP’s deputy leader in Rajya Sabha

Who is Ashok Mittal? Lovely Professional University founder-turned MP who replaces Raghav Chadha as AAP’s deputy leader in Rajya Sabha

Ashok Kumar Mittal replaces Raghav Chadha as AAP’s new Deputy Leader in Rajya Sabha NEW DELHI: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has written to the Rajya Sabha secretariat seeking the removal of Raghav Chadha as the party’s deputy leader in the Upper House, according to news agency PTI.In its communication, the party has also requested…

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UPSSSC JE result 2026 released at upsssc.gov.in: Direct link to download scorecards here

UPSSSC JE result 2026 released at upsssc.gov.in: Direct link to download scorecards here

UPSSSC JE result 2026: The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) has released the Junior Engineer (JE) result 2026 on its official website, upsssc.gov.in. Candidates who appeared for the examination can now check and download their scorecards online.The recruitment was conducted under Advertisement No. 08-Exam/2024 for Junior Engineer (Civil) posts across different departments. A…

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Alia Bhatt fuels Met Gala 2026 and Cannes speculation with one teasing line: ‘It’s going to be a busy May’

Alia Bhatt fuels Met Gala 2026 and Cannes speculation with one teasing line: ‘It’s going to be a busy May’

Alia Bhatt has stirred up quite the buzz with her recent mention of a ‘busy May,’ leading fans to wonder if she will grace the international fashion landscape again in 2026. Enthusiasts are hopeful for her appearances at the iconic Met Gala and Cannes, where her previous outfits left audiences spellbound. Alia Bhatt stirred fresh…

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India scraps import tax on petrochemicals: Govt may lose over 0 million in revenue, report flags

India scraps import tax on petrochemicals: Govt may lose over $190 million in revenue, report flags

Centre’s decision to remove customs duties on petrochemicals might reportedly cost the government around 18 billion rupees. The measure has been introduced under emergency provisions to tackle supply disruptions caused by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Announced on Thursday, the decision follows New Delhi’s invocation of emergency powers and the diversion of local…

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