Movies that were turned into popular web series: ‘LOTR,’ ‘Cobra Kai,’ ‘Dune: Prophecy,’ and more

Movies have always inspired bigger stories, and streaming has given popular film worlds a fresh life beyond the big screen. From nostalgic comebacks to superhero spin-offs and fantasy prequels, several hit movies have successfully transformed into binge-worthy web series. Shows like ‘Cobra Kai,’ ‘The Rings of Power,’ ‘The Penguin,’ ‘WandaVision,’ ‘Dune: Prophecy,’ and more prove…

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UP govt blacklists firm, suspends engineers after probe into lapses

The Uttar Pradesh government has blacklisted construction firm NCC and third-party inspection agency BLG Construction Services following the collapse of an under-construction water tank in Bareilly, officials said. The move comes after preliminary findings of an inquiry into the incident, which occurred on May 4 in the Alampur Jafarabad development block.Authorities have also registered an…

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Mohammad Rizwan antics rile up Litton Das; heated exchange follows in BAN vs PAK 2nd Test

Mohammad Rizwan riles up Litton Das (Screengrabs) NEW DELHI: Tensions flared during the gripping second Test between Bangladesh national cricket team and Pakistan national cricket team as Mohammad Rizwan and Litton Das became involved in a heated on-field exchange on day four of the contest.The incident unfolded during the 72nd over of Pakistan’s challenging chase…

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First Steps’ director Matt Shakman

A new ‘Planet of the Apes’ movie is in development at 20th Century Studios, with Matt Shakman set to direct the next chapter in the long-running sci-fi franchise. Shakman, who directed ‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’ for Disney and Marvel, will work with screenwriter Josh Friedman on the new film. Plot details have not been…

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Who wins and who loses when AI comes for the workplace

The conversation about artificial intelligence and employment has shifted decisively from speculation to documented reality. What economists once considered a distant warning now appears in layoff notices, restructured organisation charts, and dramatically altered hiring pipelines across industries.The numbers are striking. Between January and June 2025 alone, companies reported nearly 78,000 tech job cuts directly connected…

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Which are the top gainers and losers in BSE Sensex and Nifty50 today? Check list

Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty ended lower on Tuesday after a late-session sell-off in heavyweight stocks such as HDFC Bank and Reliance Industries erased early gains, while concerns over the rupee touching a fresh record low weighed on investor sentiment.Elevated crude oil prices amid geopolitical uncertainties also kept markets under pressure, although strong buying…

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Roadshow, garlands, rousing welcome for rape accused after bail in Ghaziabad; Akhilesh Yadav slams BJP government

NEW DELHI: A shocking video emerged from UP’s Ghaziabad where an allaged rape accused received a rousing welcome from his supporters after being granted bail. Videos from the scene showed supporters lifting him onto their shoulders, chanting slogans and accompanying him in a procession resembling a victory parade, complete with handshakes, cheers and smiling crowds.Samajwadi…

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