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• Alexx O’Nell: ‘As a foreigner in Indian cinema, being easy to work with is often valued more than honesty’ - Exclusive

  2026-01-14 19:27:04

  Bollywood often celebrates glamour, success, and box-office numbers, but behind the spotlight lie struggles that rarely make it into public conversations. In an exclusive interview with ETimes, Alexx O’Nell—an American-born actor and musician who has built a prolific, nearly two-decade-long career across Indian cinema in languages including Hindi, Bengali, Tamil, and Malayalam—speaks candidly about loneliness, judgment, silence, and the structural changes he believes can make the film industry healthier for the next generation.

  Source: Toi

• JPMorgan and Citi Aren’t Feeling the Affordability Crisis

  2026-01-14 18:53:17

  If Americans are gripped by an affordability crisis, its biggest banks aren’t seeing it. Consumer spending is growing, people are saving and investing too, while losses on bad credit cards are falling. It’s a puzzle when paired with the poor sentiment reported in surveys and a drumbeat of complaints about high prices, but in the eyes of lenders, at least, the economic outlook for 2026 appears strong.

  Source: Livemint

• ‘Iran to Greenland’: Chinese State Media Mocks US ‘Addiction to Hegemony’ in Uncle Sam Cartoon

  2026-01-14 18:49:30

  Chinese state media mocks Donald Trump’s Washington, depicting the US as hooked on hegemony amid tensions over Iran, Venezuela and Greenland.

  Source: Republicworld

• Horoscope Today, 15 January 2026, Lucky Colour and Auspicious Time for All Zodiac Signs

  2026-01-14 18:31:37

  Source: Sambadenglish

• India News | Court Frames Charges Against Former MLA Alka Lamba for Violating Prohibitory Orders

  2026-01-14 18:30:28

  Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. This case pertains to an alleged violation of prohibitory orders during a protest at Jantar Mantar demanding the implementation of women's reservation before the 2024 General election itself.

  Source: Latestly

• Delhi court frames charges against Ex-MLA Alka Lamba in protest case

  2026-01-14 18:30:25

  Delhi's Rouse Avenue court framed charges against ex-MLA Alka Lamba for allegedly violating prohibitory orders during a women's reservation protest. Lamba denied the charges and will face trial, with the next hearing scheduled for January 22.

  Source: Newsable_asianetnews

• Washington Sundar doubtful for T20 World Cup? Ruled out of T20I series vs New Zealand

  2026-01-14 18:24:32

  India all-rounder Washington Sundar has been ruled out of the upcoming five-match T20I series against New Zealand. He sustained a rib injury during the first ODI against New Zealand in Vadodara and walked off the field after bowling five overs. He later came out to bat at eight in the run-chase but was ruled out of the remainder of the series after the match.

  Source: Indiatvnews

• Court frames charges against former MLA Alka Lamba for violating prohibitory orders

  2026-01-14 18:15:18

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• Kashmir Fears Food, Ignores True Dangers

  2026-01-14 18:15:00

  Kashmir, Observer, Jammu, Srinagar, Latest Kashmir News, Kashmir News, Kashmir Latest NewsSociety questions eggs and milk while ignoring cigarettes, alcohol, and unethical medical practices.The post Kashmir Fears Food, Ignores True Dangers appeared first on Kashmir Observer.

  Source: Kashmirobserver

• Top Students in J&K Battle Shrinking Opportunities

  2026-01-14 18:14:00

  Kashmir, Observer, Jammu, Srinagar, Latest Kashmir News, Kashmir News, Kashmir Latest NewsIn Jammu and Kashmir, the majority population fights for a shrinking share of seats and jobs while reservations dominate every sector. A fair, balanced system can restore opportunity and reward talent.The post Top Students in J&K Battle Shrinking Opportunities appeared first on Kashmir Observer.

  Source: Kashmirobserver