In the much-sensationalised box office clash between Prabhas-starrer Salaar and Shah Rukh Khan’s Dunki, the former has emerged to be the clear winner, raking up Rs 300 crore (USD 36 million) at the global box office since its release on December 22, 2023. As per the official numbers, Salaar raked in Rs 61 crore (USD […]
Author: The Free Press Journal
India: Terrorist Dawood Ibrahim’s Mumbai, Ratnagiri properties set for auction in January 2024
Fugitive designated global terrorist Dawood Ibrahim’s benami properties in Maharashtra’s Mumbai and Ratnagiri are set to be auctioned on January 5, 2024. The four properties, including bungalows and mango orchards in Khed Taluka of Ratnagiri, were seized under the Smugglers and Foreign Exchange Manipulators Act (SAFEMA). Govt previously identified & auctioned several properties of Dawood’s […]
Shah Rukh Khan’s Dunki fails to match the hype, collects $3.6 million on day 1 at the box office
Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan has had a busy year in 2023 with three releases. While two of his previous films in 2023 have made the top-grossing list, his latest offering ‘Dunki’ has opened to mixed reviews across the country. Mumbai witnessed a celebratory fervor with fans dancing to dhols and assembling for an early […]
Bollywood: Shah Rukh Khan’s Dunki bags 5:55 am show at iconic cinema hall in Mumbai
After sustaining a dull period, Bollywood has made a roaring comeback this year. Riding on the back of several commercially successful films like Pathaan and the recently released Animal, Bollywood has found back its lost mojo. This has resulted in support from cinema halls. Shah Rukh Khan, Taapsee Pannu and Vicky Kaushal’s Dunki, which is […]
Overuse of supplements without medical guidance can have serious side effects, warns expert
Since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, more and more people have become health conscious. This had led to a growth in gym memberships across the globe. As a result of the heightened awareness stemming from the pandemic, many people have become more mindful of their dietary habits and have turned to various supplements, such […]
Mahesh Bhatt says son-in-law Ranbir Kapoor is making him prouder with Animal’s BO success
Ranbir Kapoor’s much anticipated film Animal has managed to live up to its expectations. In the 13 days since its release on December 1, 2023, this Sandeep Reddy Vanga-directed film has turned into a box-office juggernaut, collecting a whooping 757.73 crores (USD 90.91 million) worldwide. While Kapoor’s film has been panned as misogynistic by a […]
‘Menstruation cycle not a handicap, natural part of women’s life’: India’s Women and Child Development minister Smriti Irani
India’s Women and Child Development Minister Smriti Irani has weighed in on the paid menstrual leave policy, stating that menstruation is not a “handicap”, and therefore it does not warrant a “paid leave”. The union minister said on Wednesday (December 13, 2023) while responding to a question by Rashtriya Janata Dal member Manoj Kumar Jha […]
Bollywood: Anurag Kashyap prefers directing over acting in films
Anurag Kashyap is a multi-faceted man, who dons multiple hats. Apart from being a director, producer, presenter and actor, Kashyap has teamed up with Nagraj Popatrao Manjule as presenter for Kastoori: The Musk, a film by Vinod Kamle. It is a story about two children whose parents are manual scavenging professionals. Kashyap is anxiously awaiting […]
Doctors remove 60 live worms from woman’s eyes in China
Doctors in China’s Kunming were left shocked by an unusual case presented by a woman. As many as 60 live worms were removed from her eyes, as per reports. The said woman approached a hospital after her eyes turned itchy, only to learn that she had contracted a worm infection. Medical experts at the facility […]
Zydus and Daewoong Pharmaceutical to co-develop and commercialise Leuprolide Acetate, announce exclusive licensing agreement
Zydus Worldwide DMCC and South Korea-based Daewoong Pharmaceutical on Monday (December 11, 2023) announced that they have entered an exclusive licensing agreement to co-develop and commercialise Leuprolide Acetate for Depot Suspension in six dosage strengths for the US market. The announcement was made through an exchange filing. As per the agreement, Zydus will assume full […]
