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Ebertfest Announces Expanded Lineup, Special Guests, and Final Festival Programming for “The Last Dance” Edition

Roger Ebert’s Film Festival, widely known as Ebertfest, has announced additional programming, special guests, and updated film selections for its 27th and final edition, “The Last Dance,” taking place April 17–18, 2026, in Champaign, IL. Presented by Century Law Firm, this milestone year marks a poignant farewell to one of the most beloved film festivals in the country, celebrating a legacy…

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‘Indian man asked me to…’: US-based techie says passenger escorted off plane over seat swap drama

A viral social media post stirred a row about in-flight etiquette after a US-based techie said he was approached by a passenger asking him to swap seats on an international flight.Saran Shanmugam, an Indian-American and director of Information Technology at the Biophysical Society, was travelling to India on a Middle Eastern airline. He had pre-booked…

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Mukesh Chhabra reveals actors rejected Akshaye Khanna’s role in Dhurandhar, ‘now they regret’, recalls R Madhavan, Sara Arjun castings | Hindi Movie News

Fresh off the thunderous success of Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge, casting director Mukesh Chhabra is soaking in what he calls a defining phase in his journey. “It took me 20 years to reach here, after doing over 300 films,” Chhabra told Hollywood Reporter India, reflecting on the film’s impact on his career. Fresh off the…

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Gold import quota licences under India-UAE pact get extended till June 30

The Centre has extended the validity of tariff rate quota (TRQ) licences issued for gold imports under the India-UAE free trade agreement, offering relief to importers facing supply disruptions amid the ongoing geopolitical crisis, reported PTI.India allows quota-based duty concessions on gold imports under the TRQ mechanism as part of the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement…

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‘God’s plan’: Kolkata Knight Riders name Rinku Singh as vice-captain ahead of IPL 2026 | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: Three-time champion Kolkata Knight Riders on Tuesday announced Rinku Singh as vice captain of the franchise ahead of IPL 2026.“God’s plan has a new chapter,” KKR posted on X.Ajinkya Rahane will lead the franchise in the upcoming season.Earlier, KKR also roped in left-arm pacer Saurabh Dubey as a replacement for an injured Akash…

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LeBron James’ one-of-one Mercedes-Maybach S-Class revealed with custom ivory finish and personalised interior: Know key details and pricing |

In a recent Instagram video, James personally guides viewers through the unique features of his custom-built Maybach, highlighting both exterior and interior refinements. The vehicle boasts a rare light ivory exterior, contrasted by dark blue leather, along with personalised touches such as the custom logo. The S-Class combines opulent interiors with a powerful V12 engine,…

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