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Debodinna Chakraborty

Debodinna Chakraborty

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Debodinna Chakraborty has a knack for writing on entertainment, pop-culture and travel. He is a Sub-editor at DailyO.

By Debodinna Chakraborty

Dunki vs Salaar Christmas 2023 clash is a foolish challenge from Prabhas to Shah Rukh Khan

Bahubaali actor Prabhas has taken up what is currently the biggest challenge in Indian cinema, after confirming the release clash of his movie Salaar with Shah Rukh Khan's upcoming movie Dunki. 

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Michael Gambon, Harry Potter's Dumbledore, dies at 82

British-Irish actor Michael Gambon, renowned for his portrayal of Professor Albus Dumbledore in the Harry Potter film series, passed away at the age of 82 on Thursday, September 28. The actor had been battling pneumonia leading up to his demise.

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Leo team cancels audio launch, a lesson learnt from AR Rahman and KK concert disasters

Thalapathy Vijay's upcoming October release, Leo, is making waves on social media due to the last-minute cancellation of its audio launch, originally slated for September 30. Some fans speculate that external pressures forced the Leo team to call off the event.

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Netflix is betting big on anime with a new Tomb Raider, latest in series of anime versions

Netflix has just unveiled a first look at its upcoming anime series, "Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft," indicating the streaming giant's continued pursuit of the anime audience. This release comes amid recent controversies surrounding the show's status.

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Ranbir Kapoor is Kabir Singh in Animal teaser, made by Sandeep Reddy Vanga

Three months after its first look hit the internet, we finally have a teaser for Ranbir Kapoor's upcoming film Animal where he takes on a role he has never explored before. 

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Saudi Prince MBS gifts Mercedes to kid in viral video, while Internet laments its gareebi pro max

Imagine asking a prince for a sports car or a grand mansion and actually receiving it. That's precisely what happened to a young child when he requested a Mercedes from the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia.

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FIFA and EA Sports snap ties after 30 years, leaving video game in a lurch. What happened?

The biggest and best-selling football game, FIFA, is embarking on a new chapter as it severs all ties with the FIFA brand. It is now rebranded as EA Sports FC and is ready to unveil its latest edition, EA Sports FC 24.

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In Tiger 3 teaser, Salman Khan goes all guns blazing against India: Jab tak Tiger mara nahi, tab tak Tiger haara nahi

The long-awaited teaser for Tiger 3 has dropped and has got the Indian audience pumped up for one of the most anticipated action thrillers of 2023. The first teaser of Tiger 3, named Tiger Ka Message, gives us a glimpse of Salman Khan as Tiger rolling his sleeves up for a fight against India.

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You've got only 3 days to exchange your 2000-rupee notes. What happens if you don't?

September 30, 2023 is the last day to exchange your 2000-rupee notes. As we enter the last three days before the currency note gets officially withdrawn from circulation, people are left wondering what happens to these notes after the deadline.

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People go into frenzy seeing scattered diamonds on Surat road, turns out they were worth Rs 200 a kg

X is inundated with videos of people combing the streets of Surat in search of diamonds. This incident transpired following a rumor that circulated about a Surat-based diamond merchant who had accidentally dropped diamonds worth millions on the streets of Varachha, a renowned diamond trading hub within Surat.

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Chinese fan travels 1200 km to watch 'Goddess' Smriti Mandhana play Asian Games final

Smriti Mandhana has garnered significant recognition for her important role in leading the Indian Women's cricket team to its historic gold medal victory at the Asian Games. Yet, one devoted Chinese supporter who traveled an astounding 1200 kilometres to witness her performance truly stands out.

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Veteran actor Waheeda Rehman to be honoured with Dadasaheb Phalke Award 2023

Veteran Indian actor Waheeda Rehman, who is often considered one of the most elegant actors in the industry, is being conferred with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award this year. The Dadasaheb Phalke Award is India's highest honour in cinema.

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SRK's Dunki vs Prabhas's Salaar release clash on Christmas 2023 seems quite unlikely if you looked close

Indian cinema is having a fruitful 2023 so far, and the excitement is about to get wilder, it seems, after reports started floating on social media about Shah Rukh Khan and Rajkumar Hirani's Dunki having a Christmas 2023 release clash with Prabhas's Salaar.

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Rs 1000 crore for Jawan marks back-to-back 1000-cr blockbusters for Box Office King SRK

Shah Rukh Khan's craze around the globe has come in handy for his new film Jawan, as it crosses the Rs 1,000-crore checkpoint in worldwide box office earnings, and Rs 550 crore in domestic earnings. 

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US woman killed by alligator was arrested for trespassing two months ago

Straight out of a Lake Placid plotline, an investigation has revealed that the Florida woman who fell victim to a fatal alligator attack had been arrested for trespassing on wetland property just two months prior.

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India at Asian Games 2023 live updates: Shooters, Women In Blue win gold medals on Day 2

India is steadily walking on the path towards a successful Asian Games 2023 campaign with the country already having secured 11 medals including 2 golds so far. India currently holds the sixth position on the leader board. Catch all the live updates with dailyO.

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39 BJP workers injured in bus crash in MP on way to PM Modi's rally

A total of 39 BJP workers sustained injuries when their bus collided with a parked truck in Kasrawad, located in the Khargone district of Madhya Pradesh. This bus was en route to the 'Karyakarta Mahakumbh' event in Bhopal, where PM Narendra Modi is scheduled to address BJP workers.

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Science Wrap: Neuralink to start human trials, asteroid threat for Earth, and more

We have Elon Musk going above and beyond his own standard as he gets ready to launch his brain chips for human trials. On the other hand, NASA has issued a warning to Earth about an asteroid that might hit the planet in 159 years.

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AP Dhillon, backing Shubh, says social mania has made it impossible for artists to focus on art

Canada-based Punjabi singer and rapper, AP Dhillon, has now weighed in on the ongoing Shubh controversy, just a day after the latter was forced to cancel his India tour for Still Rollin'. Dhillon took to Instagram to convey his thoughts on the issue. In his statement, he emphasizes the importance of spreading "love, not hate."

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Noida pub would sell cheap booze in expensive bottles. Then the cops dropped in

In a joint operation involving the excise department and the police, a raid was conducted at Clinique Pub, located within the premises of Gardens Galleria Mall. The raid unearthed a rather deceitful practice - the pub was deceptively packaging and selling inexpensive liquor in premium bottles to its unsuspecting customers.

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Air India in trouble again as DGCA suspends chief of flight safety

Air India has been dealt a significant setback, with the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) suspending their chief of flight safety for one month due to inadequate safety inspections aimed at preventing air accidents.

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Fall from a kitchen stool kills 3 Idiots actor Akhil Mishra

Bollywood actor Akhil Mishra died in an out-of-the-ordinary kind of accident when he hit his head after falling from a stool in his kitchen. The news of the 67-year-old actor's death was confirmed by Mishra's wife Suzanne Bernert. 

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Indian medical grads can now practice in US, Canada, Australia and NZ. What’s new?

The World Federation for Medical Education (WFME) has granted long-awaited ten-year recognition to the Indian National Medical Commission (NMC), enabling medical professionals to practice and train in countries such as the USA, Canada, Australia and New Zealand.

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The 'alien corpses' are being tested for authenticity, and the results have been intriguing

This year's ongoing alien saga continues to captivate the world's attention as scientists undertake rigorous examinations of the purported "alien corpses." These examinations, including X-rays and authenticity tests conducted by a Mexican doctor, have yielded fascinating results.

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Rape accused Russell Brand is not getting any more money from YouTube

The rape and assault allegations against Russell Brand have now resulted in YouTube cutting out the possibility of the accused English comedian/actor earning even a single penny from the platform.

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AC Milan vs Newcastle, PSG vs Dortmund, UEFA Champions League returns with high-profile matches on Day 1

The grand spectacle of European football is back with the kickoff of its new season, featuring a slew of high-profile matchups, including PSG-Dortmund and AC Milan-Newcastle, on its opening day.

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That missing F-35 jet worth $80 million has been found... in the US military's backyard

To mark an end to all the drama surrounding the missing F-35 jet, US military search party found a debris field near Charleston, USA, which was later identified as that of the missing multimillion dollar F-35 fighter jet. The debris field was located just two hours from the US military base in Charleston.

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A $80 million F-35 jet went missing and US military wants you to find it

A US fighter jet, the F-35 Lightning II, vanished after its pilot was forced to eject mid-air due to a training mishap. The search for this high-value aircraft is ongoing, with the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division helicopter recently joining the search operation.

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Midair collision at US air show kills 2 pilots

The two planes involved in this accident were a North American T-6G and a North American AT-6B. It was reported that both planes had completed the race before the accident occurred. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has announced that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) would conduct an investigation.

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Trolled apart, Drew Barrymore calls off talk-show premiere until Hollywood strike ends

After facing immense backlash, actor Drew Barrymore has ultimately announced that her daytime talk show, The Drew Barrymore Show, will not return until the Hollywood strike ends. 

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