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Tuesday, April 7, 2026
Topic2.0

Topic: 2.0

Rajinikanth’s film 2.0 has dazzling CGI and Thalaiva in a triple role, but nothing can save it

Akshay Kumar, the bird-loving villain and Rajinikanth, the bird-disrespecting hero fight it out in this 3D film. 

Sidhu for PM as controversy continues to dog the women in blue

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How long can Rajinikanth stop time with 2.0 special effects?

As Rajinikanth ages, he needs the trappings of ever-more expensive films like 2.0 to give him the wings to fly.

On Camera

Syringes, MRI to ventilators, West Asia war squeezing India’s medical supply chain—costs up 10 to 50%

Industry says manufacturers have 2-4 weeks of buffer stocks, but prolonged disruption could push up shortage risks, especially of consumables like IV and syringes.

UAE walks away from financing Rafale F5 due to restricted access to technology, reports French media

French newspaper La Tribune earlier last week indicated that UAE withdrew from deal to fund EUR 3.5 billion. India is looking to order 114 new Rafales, which could include the F5.

China insulated itself against energy shocks. India is ‘all talk, no walk’

China patiently invested capital, skill and technology in coal gasification. Unlike it, we won’t move from words to action. As crude prices decline, we lose interest.