Shah Rukh Khan fans were left disappointed after a London theatre played the second half of his much-awaited film 'Jawan' before the first half. Instagram content creator Sahar Rashid, who shared her bewilderment in a now viral video, was among those eager to catch the 'first day, first show'. However, their excitement soon turned to disbelief as the movie's narrative sequence was botched. The unexpected screening sequence sparked widespread reactions from fans online. Many expressed disappointment at the ruined 'Jawan' experience. Full video on @makeupbysaharrashid Instagram account.

Indian-origin Singaporean Tharman Shanmugaratnam will be sworn in as Singapore's ninth president on Thursday. The 66-year-old economist and former deputy prime minister, who has served Singapore in public service throughout his life, won 70.4% of the popular vote in the September 1 election. Shanmugaratnam, of Tamil heritage, received an overwhelming endorsement from the predominantly Chinese society in Singapore's first contested presidential poll since 2011. The elected president serves a 6-year term. Shanmugaratnam will succeed outgoing President Halimah Yacob. He is also the first president of Indian heritage since SR Nathan (1999-2011).

UK-based academic Nandini Das and US-based Kris Manjapra are among the authors shortlisted for the 2023 British Academy Global Cultural Understanding Book Prize. Das is nominated for 'Courting India', examining England's first 17th-century diplomatic mission to India. The India-born author studied at Kolkata's Jadavpur University before moving to England. Her work offers insights into historical power dynamics. Meanwhile, Carribean-born Manjapra's book 'Black Ghost of Empire' analyses slavery's demise and failed emancipation. The £25,000 prize celebrates works furthering cross-cultural discourse. 

The Indian Army conducted the last rites for a 6-year-old female labrador Kent on Wednesday. Kent belonged to the Army's 21 Dog Unit and sacrificed her life shielding her handler in a recent encounter in J&K's Rajouri. Visuals showed Army personnel carrying Kent's body to pay final respects to the canine soldier. Kent was part of 'Operation Sujaligala' and lost her life protecting her handler while at the forefront of the Rajouri encounter with terrorists. The farewell comes on the day 3 security officers including an Army colonel died in a separate fierce gunfight with terrorists in Anantnag, Kashmir.  

'Dear Jassi', the film based on Jassi Sidhu's tragic life, has been selected for the London Film Festival Competition. But who was Jassi Sidhu? Who killed her? Why did the Indo-Canadian girl's murder send shockwaves globally? Why was Jassi's love story and secret marriage forbidden by her family? Her haunting story shall come alive on the silver screen at the London Film Festival next month. CLICK on the link below to read this real-life story of love, courage, and betrayal that led to the 25-year-old's brutal contract killing in India, exposing the dark side of 'honour' crimes.

'Dear Jassi', a film inspired by a real-life honor killing in Punjab, has been selected for the official competition at the upcoming BFI London Film Festival after its world premiere at TIFF. Directed by Tarsem Singh Dhandwar and marking the debut of producer Sanjay Grover, son of actor Gulshan Grover, the film is set in the 1990s and chronicles the tragic love story of Indo-Canadian Jassi and rickshaw driver Mithu. TIFF described the film as an unblinking chronicle of injustice and immense storytelling talent. 'Dear Jassi' will compete with 9 other worldwide entries at the London festival starting October 4. Other Indian selections for screening include Hansal Mehta's 'The Buckingham Murders' starring Kareena Kapoor and the thriller 'Stolen' directed by Karan Tejpal.

Shah Rukh Khan's Jawan continues its golden run at the box office, minting an estimated ₹21.50 crore nett on day 7 in India. With this, the total domestic collection stands at ₹366.08 crore after a week. Despite a slight dip from Tuesday, the action thriller is maintaining a strong grip. Trade analyst Taran Adarsh said the film has set a 'new benchmark for Hindi films lauding it as 'unprecedented-unimaginable.' Not only in India, Jawan is also rocking the international box office. The film entered the ₹600 crore club on Tuesday. Film trade insider Sumit Kadel called the global numbers ‘astonishing.’

The government has finally revealed the special 5-day parliament session starting next week will discuss the 75-year history of parliament. The session beginning September 18 will also clear 4 bills including the controversial Chief Election Commissioner appointment bill. The other bills are the Post Office Bill, the Advocates (Amendment) Bill, and the Press and Registration of Periodicals Bill. Speculation was rife that the government could bring bills on 'One Nation, One Election', the Uniform Civil Code, and women's reservation. The government refused to divulge the agenda earlier despite opposition demands, citing parliamentary practices. Sonia Gandhi had earlier written to PM Modi suggesting 9 discussion topics including Manipur violence and wrestlers' protests.

The INDIA opposition bloc will soon start talks on seat sharing and hold its first public rally in Bhopal in early October over issues of inflation, unemployment and BJP corruption. A coordination committee meeting decided state panels will hold seat sharing talks. The parties agreed to take up caste census issue and authorised a media panel to name TV anchors who INDIA members won't appear before. National Conference's Omar Abdullah suggested focusing seat talks on NDA seats, not INDIA seats. The moves indicate INDIA is gearing up electorally to take on the BJP.

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee met Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe at Dubai airport during her 12-day Dubai, Spain visit. He surprised her by asking "Will you lead Opposition alliance?". Banerjee gave an open-ended reply - "It depends on people. If they support us, we can be in position (power) tomorrow." The cordial meeting saw laughs and invites between them. Banerjee invited Wickremesinghe to Bengal business summit, he invited her to Sri Lanka. The interaction highlights Banerjee's growing national prominence as Wickremesinghe sees her as potential opposition leader.