Farhan Akhtar-backed Boong wins at BAFTA 2026; beats Arco, Lilo & Stitch and Zootropolis 2 India registered a significant achievement at the BAFTA 2026 awards as the Manipuri-language film Boong won the Best Children’s & Family Film honour. Backed by Farhan Akhtar, the film emerged victorious over international nominees including Arco, Lilo & Stitch and Zootropolis 2. The win is being seen as a major moment for Indian cinema, particularly for stories emerging from the Northeast. It underscores the growing global visibility of regional narratives that centre on local realities while addressing universal themes. Farhan Akhtar attended the ceremony along with his wife, Shibani Dandekar. Directed by Lakshmipriya Devi, Boong is set in Manipur against the backdrop of social and political unrest. The title translates to “little boy” in Manipuri. The film follows a young boy, Boong, played by Gugun Kipgen, who believes that reuniting his family will restore happiness to his mother, Mandakini, portrayed by Bala Hijam. Determined to find his missing father, Boong embarks on a journey with his best friend Raju, played by Angom Sanamatum. View this post on Instagram A post shared by BAFTA (@bafta) Their search takes them to the border town of Moreh and across into Myanmar, adding both emotional and geographical depth to the narrative. Through a child’s perspective, the film examines themes of loss, hope and resilience amid uncertainty. Before its theatrical r... #Farhan_Akhtar #India_registered #Farhan_Akhtar-backed #beats_Arco #Akhtar-backed_Boong #Manipuri-language_film #significant_achievement #Lilo #including_Arco #Stitch
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Shirtless AI Summit protest: Delhi police makes 5th arrest; nabs Youth Congress worker from Gwalior Delhi Police arrested Jitendra Yadav in Gwalior, marking the fifth arrest in connection with the Youth Congress protest at the AI Impact Summit. The protest, described by a court as a "blatant assault on public order," involved displaying T-shirts with slogans against the government and a trade deal, leading to a scuffle with security. #Youth_Congress #Impact_Summit #Delhi_police #Gwalior_Delhi #Jitendra_Yadav #nabs_Youth #Congress_worker #police_makes #arrested_Jitendra #Police_arrested
Players of Sunderland, Wolves racially abused after Premier League losses, clubs condemn behaviourWolves striker Tolu Arokodare and Sunderland winger Romaine Mundle both received online abuse after their teams lost 0-1 and 1-3, respectively, in the Premier League. Wolves striker Tolu Arokodare and Sunderland winger Romaine Mundle both received online abuse after their teams lost 0-1 and 1-3, respectively, in the Premier League. #Premier_League #League_losses #Tolu_Arokodare #Romaine_Mundle #winger_Romaine #striker_Tolu #Sunderland_winger #received_online #online_abuse #teams_lost
‘El Mencho’ killed — Several football matches postponed after Mexico’s most wanted drug lord diesTwo top-tier games in the men’s and women’s leagues were postponed while two in the second division were called off after ‘El Mencho’ was killed in a Mexican army raid. Two top-tier games in the men’s and women’s leagues were postponed while two in the second division were called off after ‘El Mencho’ was killed in a Mexican army raid. #Mexican_army #army_raid #top-tier_games #Mencho’_killed #football_matches #wanted_drug #drug_lord #lord_diesTwo #Mencho’ #diesTwo_top-tier
India unveils ‘MANAS 1’: AI trained on 60,000 hours of brainwaves aims to detect disorders early An Indian team has developed MANAS 1, an AI model trained on extensive brainwave data to detect neurological and psychiatric disorders early. This foundational platform, built on 60,000 hours of recordings, aims to interpret the brain's electrical signals, potentially aiding doctors in remote areas and reducing diagnostic delays for conditions like epilepsy and dementia. A next-generation version is anticipated soon. #Indian_team #disorders_early #India_unveils #developed_MANAS #detect_disorders #model_trained #detect_neurological #psychiatric_disorders #MANAS #extensive_brainwave
'Axis of nations committed to stability': Netanyahu praises India ahead of PM Modi’s Israel visit Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is looking forward to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit. He described the India-Israel relationship as a strong partnership focused on innovation and security. This visit will further strengthen their special bond. Netanyahu also shared his vision for a regional alliance. Prime Minister Modi's trip marks his second visit to Israel, following his historic 2017 journey. #Prime_Minister #Minister_Narendra #Narendra_Modi #Benjamin_Netanyahu #Minister_Benjamin #Israeli_Prime #praises_India #India_ahead #visit_Israeli #nations_committed
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms season 1 ending explained: what happens to Dunk and Egg, will there be a season 2, and more TechRadar answers your biggest questions about A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms' season 1 finale. #ending_explained #season #Knight #Egg #Kingdoms_season #TechRadar_answers #biggest_questions
'Without Mamata di …': Mani Shankar Aiyar's advise to Rahul Gandhi on INDIA bloc leadership Veteran Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar asserted Mamata Banerjee is crucial for the INDIA bloc's survival, urging Rahul Gandhi to cede leadership to smaller parties. Aiyar, who expressed admiration for Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan, also voiced contempt for Congress spokesperson Pawan Khera. The party has since distanced itself from Aiyar's controversial statements. #Mamata_Banerjee #Rahul_Gandhi #INDIA_bloc #Mani_Shankar #Shankar_Aiyar #leader_Mani #urging_Rahul #Veteran_Congress #leadership_Veteran #asserted_Mamata
The upcoming Disco Elysium for D&D nerds just dropped a 90-minute supercut of its weirdly beautiful soundtrack Esoteric beats to role/play to. #Disco_Elysium #upcoming_Disco #soundtrack_Esoteric #Esoteric_beats #weirdly_beautiful
Blizzard says 'There's actually millions of people that still play Diablo 3' and those players have the right idea Return to monk. #Diablo #Blizzard #play_Diablo #idea_Return #Return
