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India.com
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- India.com
20 Films That Made Shah Rukh Khan A Legend - Celebrating 33 Years Of King Khan
Zee Media Bureau Jun 26, 2025 Rough edges, moral complexities, and undeniable charm—Raees was a gripping reminder that SRK can carry grey roles with striking authenticity. From mild-mannered Surinder to flamboyant Raj, SRK embodied two contrasting personas in one heartfelt story about love and identity. As therapist Dr. Jehangir, SRK was calm, compassionate, and wise—a refreshing role that showcased his ability to play understated mentors. Cool, cunning, and completely in control—SRK's Don was a slick reinvention of the gangster archetype, laced with swagger. A haunting portrayal of love amidst conflict. SRK's turn as a journalist torn between duty and emotion was haunting and unforgettable. One man, two extremes. As both superstar Aryan and his obsessive admirer Gaurav, SRK delivered a bold, underrated performance that showcased his acting range. A double dose of SRK. High-octane action and emotional intensity made Jawan a powerful comeback—and a fan favorite. Playing a man with Asperger's on a mission to clear his name, SRK approached the role with dignity, empathy, and a quiet strength. Playing a man with Asperger's on a mission to clear his name, SRK approached the role with dignity, empathy, and a quiet strength. As Kabir Khan, he led the Indian women's hockey team—and all of us—to victory. A stirring underdog tale with SRK at his restrained best. As NASA scientist Mohan Bhargava, SRK gave one of his most grounded and moving performances. No frills—just raw, honest storytelling. Love without borders. SRK's quiet intensity as Veer showcased love's ability to endure beyond nations, time, and even silence. Tragic, indulgent, and heartbreakingly poetic—SRK's Devdas was a masterclass in emotional unraveling and cinematic elegance. In this emotional family drama, SRK balanced flamboyant charisma with soul-stirring vulnerability, especially in scenes with his on-screen mother and wife. From college crush to heartfelt fatherhood, Rahul's journey was full of charm and emotional depth, SRK aced every shade. Dreamy, musical, and laced with destiny, SRK's Rahul danced straight into our hearts, proving that love stories could be as much about longing as they were about love. As the iconic Raj, SRK didn't just win Simran—he won the whole country's heart. The film redefined Bollywood romance for a generation. " With just one line, he chilled spines and cemented his place as a fearless performer unafraid to blur the lines between love and obsession. Ditching the conventional hero mold, SRK played a vengeful anti-hero with layered intensity. SRK exploded onto the silver screen with unmissable charisma in his debut film. Deewana offered a glimpse of the unconventional charm that would soon redefine Bollywood heroism. Read Next Story
Business Upturn
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Business Upturn
SILENT MUSHROOMS: A Provocative Texas Crime Thriller with a Disabled—And Deeply Flawed—Lead
By GlobeNewswire Published on June 25, 2025, 20:00 IST Charleston, SC, June 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — A riveting new Texas-based crime thriller launches from Palmetto Publishing, featuring political scandals, government corruption, and a man with a deeply flawed past caught in the crossfire. Silent Mushrooms stars Tomas Peapers, a man diagnosed with nonverbal Asperger's whose voyeuristic tendencies have frequently put him on the wrong side of the law. When a savage crime takes place—the brutal murder of three women in their home—Peapers is the perfect scapegoat for hiding secrets the powerful want buried, and the judge sentences him to death row. But when Texas Ranger Jackie Morris returns from an assignment in Costa Rica after losing the love of her life, she soon comes across the Peapers case—and red flags begin to flare. Now in a new role as Chief of Detectives for Harris County and battling overwhelming grief, Morris is asked by Houston mayor Sandy Waters to look deeper into the case. As she does, she uncovers corruption at the highest levels of government. As the humanitarian organization and legal advocacy group the Justice Project works to release Peapers, Morris may have another chance to track down the real killer—if the pair can find a way to communicate. Following a trail of lies and debauchery from Texas to Costa Rica, the two will soon be pitted against political giants, corporate collusion, and dark plans for the state they call home. Silent Mushrooms is the unfolding story of a conspiracy more sinister than its characters imagine, a bleak and gritty psychological drama featuring a damaged hero working side-by-side with a morally compromised protagonist. This book by author Gerald Thompson is a thriller made for fans who aren't afraid of the dark corners of the human soul. Blending courtroom drama, political intrigue, and a relentless pursuit of justice, it is a story about how hope comes from unlikely places—a powerful meditation on redemption and human complexity in the face of corruption. Silent Mushrooms is available for purchase online at and For more information about the author, please visit any of his social media platforms. Website: Facebook: Jerry Thompson Instagram: @Geraldthompson95 Twitter: @GeraldT81843576 Truth Social: GThomp@JayThomp About the Author: Gerald Thompson is the author of the novels Silent Mushrooms and BARU , and he is an executive producer of the 2025 feature film Daisy . He was born and raised in Grand Rapids, Michigan in the 1970s, later attending Western Michigan University, then building a successful business in Houston, Texas. He writes believing that everyone has a story to tell. Gerald is currently working on his third title, The Ryders , a contemporary western rodeo for fans of Hatfields and McCoys-style conflicts. Media Contact: Gerald Thompson Email: [email protected] Available for interviews: Author, Gerald Thompson Attachment Disclaimer: The above press release comes to you under an arrangement with GlobeNewswire. Business Upturn takes no editorial responsibility for the same. Ahmedabad Plane Crash GlobeNewswire provides press release distribution services globally, with substantial operations in North America and Europe.
Wales Online
19-06-2025
- Wales Online
Drug dealer found to be selling heroin and cocaine ordered to pay back £3,000
Drug dealer found to be selling heroin and cocaine ordered to pay back £3,000 Kaci Payne, 25, was found with a phone connected to a drugs line and claimed to be working under direction Kaci Payne, 25, was found to be dealing heroin and cocaine after police found him in possession of a phone connected to a drugs line (Image: South Wales Police ) A drug dealer who was found to be selling heroin and cocaine after he was found with a phone connected to a drugs line has been ordered to pay back £3,000 after benefiting by more than £18,000. He claimed to be working under direction and said he had no influence on those above him in the chain. Kaci Payne, 25, was stopped by police in Cardiff on November 20 last year in a Renault with three other men. He was found in possession of a phone which was linked to the 'J' drugs line. The defendant was discovered after he was seen on CCTV "topping up" a burner phone. For the latest court reports sign up to our crime newsletter. His home was searched and police seized a knife, £1,000 in cash, and high-value clothing. The burner phone was interrogated and a number of messages revealed he was involved in the supply of heroin and cocaine between October 4 and November 20 last year. The defendant was interviewed but answered "no comment" to questions. Article continues below Payne, of Verallo Drive, Canton, later pleaded guilty to two counts of being concerned in the supply of Class A drugs. The court heard he has five previous convictions. These include offences of possession with intent to supply cocaine, possession of cannabis, possession of a bladed article, possession of an offensive weapon, and drug-driving. In mitigation the court was told there was no evidence the defendant had influence over those above him in the change and was "acting under direction". The defendant was described as having a "challenging" childhood having been introduced to cannabis at a young age and later diagnosed with Asperger's syndrome. Payne was sentenced to a total of 36 months imprisonment last year. Article continues below At a Proceeds of Crime Act hearing at Cardiff Crown Court on Tuesday, the court was told the defendant had benefited to the tune of £18,062 as a result of his offending, but only has assets worth £3,250. The Recorder of Cardiff, Judge Tracey Lloyd-Clarke ordered the defendant to pay that sum within three months or serve an additional two months imprisonment in default.
Toronto Star
17-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Toronto Star
A new biography goes long and deep on the rise and fall of rock band Talking Heads
Talking Heads fans, rejoice! Hard on the heels of the re-release of 'Stop Making Sense,' the 1984 Jonathan Demme film widely considered the best concert movie ever made, Jonathan Gould has published a comprehensive biography of the seminal band that injected an art school vibe into popular music and forever changed rock 'n' roll. Gould, the author of well-received books on Otis Redding and the Beatles, chronicles in meticulous detail the rise and fall of the band that got its start in New York City's underground punk scene and ended up touring the world with a repertoire shaped by blues, funk and jazz. He begins 'Burning Down the House: Talking Heads and the New York Scene That Transformed Rock' with a vivid description of the drizzly June night in 1975 when the original trio – singer/songwriter David Byrne, bassist Tina Weymouth and drummer Chris Frantz – made its debut at the seedy club CBGB in downtown Manhattan, opening for the Ramones before a handful of patrons. With their 'unremarkable haircuts' and 'nondescript casual clothes,' they offered a sharp contrast to the 'baroque turn' that rock fashion had taken in the 1970s, Gould observes. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW 'The qualities that characterized this neophyte group in their first public performance centered on the awkward, disquieting intensity of their singer-guitarist, David Byrne, their sketchy, skeletal arrangements, and the quirky intelligence of their songs,' Gould writes. 'Tall and thin, with a long neck and an anxious, wide-eyed stare, Byrne stood stiffly at the microphone, his upper body jerking and jiggling like a shadow puppet as he scratched out chords on his guitar.… Instead of doing his best to command the stage and the room, Byrne looked trapped by his surroundings, as if he were prepared, at any moment, to make a break for the door.' Within a couple years of their zeitgeist-changing performances, they enlisted keyboardist/guitarist Jerry Harrison, adding a much-needed dose of professionalism to the band. Gould, a former professional musician, writes exceedingly well about music but suffers from a kind of completism, cramming in an almost mind-numbing level of detail including the name of the elementary school in Pittsburgh where a young Frantz first took up drums to every military posting of Weymouth's naval aviator father. Though much of the material is fascinating, including his observations about how Byrne's then-undiagnosed Asperger's syndrome may have influenced his music and relationships with the other band members, it is likely to be a bit too much for all but the most diehard fans. ___ AP book reviews:
Boston Globe
13-06-2025
- Politics
- Boston Globe
Hundreds of former R.I. special needs students could be compensated for state cutting their education short
Advertisement It took another seven years for the damages for the affected students to be negotiated. Get Rhode Map A weekday briefing from veteran Rhode Island reporters, focused on the things that matter most in the Ocean State. Enter Email Sign Up The tentative settlement was publicly disclosed for the first time by House Speaker Joseph Shekarchi on Tuesday night. While briefing reporters on the late-night agreement on a $14 billion state budget, he said the process had been delayed by a last-minute request by the Rhode Island Department of Education to include a nearly $2 million appropriation for the legal settlement. 'We literally worked until 15 minutes ago' to fill the unforeseen budget hole, Shekarchi said around 9:15 p.m. The House Finance Committee approved the budget proposal before midnight. The settlement, which still requires a judge's approval, has not yet been made public. RIDE Spokesperson Victor Morente said the students who will be eligible for compensation from the $1.86 million settlement are those who were 21 between Feb. 10, 2012 and July 1, 2019, did not get a regular high school diploma, and lost access to public school when they turned 21. Advertisement The number of former students in that group number roughly 300, according to Sonja Deyoe, the lawyer for the plaintiffs. Two plaintiffs, identified by their initials K.L. and K.S, represented the wider class in the suit. K.S., who was a 20-year-old student at Toll Gate High School in Warwick at the time the lawsuit was filed, was about to be cut off from high school despite having Asperger syndrome and ADHD. She was working toward a traditional high school diploma when she was told she would have to leave school on her 21st birthday, the lawsuit said. K.L. had been a student at Chariho High School and suffered from a genetic disorder and developmental delays that left her at the 'cognitive level of a toddler,' the lawsuit said. She was cut off from school when she turned 21. The suit noted a similar case in Hawaii resulted in courts ruling Hawaii had to provide education up to age 22. Deyoe said it was 'very difficult' to come to an agreement on damages, as the two sides debated whether all the individuals affected in the class were eligible for compensatory services. She said the $1.86 million could be used to reimburse students for GED classes, tutoring, assistive devices, or other services like speech therapy they may have sought to assist them in getting education in lieu of the extra year of public school. Advertisement She said she has spoken to one former student who is paraplegic and plans to use the funds to pay for a device that helps them communicate. Deyoe said cutting students off from high school at 21 had a serious impact. 'There are numerous people who we initially talked to who were very close to graduation, who, if they were given that additional period of time, would have been able to graduate,' Deyoe said. 'It's very sad.' Deyoe said the issue at hand in the case was the word 'inclusive' in the federal requirement that free public education be provided for those ages 3 to 21. The plaintiffs interpreted that to mean inclusive of the 21-year-olds, not ending on their 21st birthday. In its 2018 decision, the appeals court noted that some students without disabilities — such as those who went to prison in high school — had access to education up to age 22, but the special needs students were cut off at 21. Rhode Island now provides education to students with disabilities until age 22, Morente confirmed. Morna Murray, the executive director of Disability Rights Rhode Island, said while it's not ideal that students will be compensated a decade later, 'it's never too late' to right a wrong. She said for students who need it, staying in school an extra year can make a big difference in their futures. 'Having those extra years is golden, before they have to face the world,' Murray said. 'It's really significant.' Disability Rights Rhode Island was involved in the negotiations for damages. It is not yet clear when a judge will consider approving the settlement. After that, there will be an opportunity for affected students to seek reimbursement from the $1.86 million fund. Advertisement The pool of money will also be used to pay an administrator to manage the fund, Morente said, along with legal fees. Unspent funds would be returned to the state after 20 months. The Rhode Island House is slated to vote on the state budget on Tuesday. Steph Machado can be reached at
