MUMBAI: Bollywood actor Nora Fatehi sustained minor injuries after a car allegedly driven by a drunk motorist rammed into her vehicle in the western suburbs of Mumbai on Friday afternoon. The incident occurred on Link Road in Amboli around 4pm, as Fatehi was on her way to the Sunburn music festival for a scheduled performance.

The accused, identified as 27-year-old Vinay Sakpal, was arrested and is currently in police custody. Officers confirmed that he was suspected to be under the influence of alcohol at the time of the crash. “She was immediately taken to a nearby hospital for first aid, where her condition was confirmed to be stable. A case was registered against the intoxicated driver, and he was taken into custody,” said Mumbai Police. The driver has been charged under provisions relating to rash and drunk driving. Despite the mishap, Fatehi went ahead with her scheduled stage appearance later the same day at the concert headlined by DJ David Guetta.Bashed my head on the window: NoraHours after the incident, she took to Instagram to share details of the crash and to urge the public against drinking and driving. She described being flung across the car seat and hitting her head on the window during the collision. She called the accident “traumatic and very scary.” “Hey guys, I’m just coming here to tell you guys that I am okay. Yes, I was in a really serious car accident today in the afternoon. A drunk person smashed my car… and the impact was quite severe. I bashed my head on the window,” she wrote. Fatehi added that she had sustained minor injuries, swelling, and a slight concussion, but was otherwise well. She said the incident was a reminder of the dangers of driving under the influence. “In fact, I am not someone who has ever liked the idea of alcohol or anything like such as drugs, weed, anything that puts you in a different state of mind… You should not drink and drive. It’s 2025. I cannot believe that this is even a conversation,” she said.“I definitely saw my life flash behind right in front of my eyes, and I don’t wish that upon anybody,” she said. The Sunburn festival, traditionally held in Goa, was hosted in Mumbai this year. The three-day music gala began on 19 December, continued on 20 December, and is set to conclude on 21 December.

India’s Shubman Gill (PTI Photo/Arun Sharma)

Nothing dramatic was expected when BCCI chief selector Ajit Agarkar and India’s T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav unveiled the squad for the 2026 T20 World Cup on Saturday. The build-up suggested continuity rather than surprise. That is why the omission of Shubman Gill landed with such force, instantly becoming the biggest talking point around India’s plans to defend their title at the tournament co-hosted by Sri Lanka next year. Gill, once a first-choice opener and the vice-captain in the format, being left out was not just a personal setback. It sent a clear signal about the direction the selectors want to take. His absence effectively confirmed that Sanju Samson is set to return to the top of the order, a move that has been widely debated and demanded in Indian cricket circles over the past year.

Samson’s case was strengthened publicly by his aggressive cameo of 37 off 22 balls in the fifth T20I against South Africa in Ahmedabad, an innings that showcased his intent and powerplay impact. However, former India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin believes that knock had little to do with the final call. Speaking on his YouTube channel Ash ki Baat, Ashwin said the decision was already locked in well before that match. According to him, the shift in combination had been evident for some time, and Samson’s selection over Gill was more procedural than reactive. Ashwin pointed out that once Gill was ruled out of the last two T20Is due to injury, the writing was on the wall. From that moment, he felt it was obvious that Samson would be part of India’s World Cup plans. Drawing on his long international experience, Ashwin described the process as straightforward rather than analytical. Samson’s inclusion also shaped the rest of the squad. The selectors opted for a second wicketkeeper with a similar skill set, bringing back Ishan Kishan after his strong Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy campaign, where he captained Jharkhand to their first title and led the batting from the front. That balance at the top gave the team management room to tweak the lower order. Rinku Singh was preferred as the finishing option, replacing Jitesh Sharma, while Axar Patel was reinstated as vice-captain to support Suryakumar Yadav in the leadership group. Taken together, the selections underline a clear shift in India’s T20 thinking, prioritising explosive starts, flexible wicketkeeping options, and defined roles as they look ahead to the challenges of the next World Cup.

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NEW DELHI: A dense layer of smog blanketed large parts of Delhi-NCR on Sunday. According to real-time readings shared by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), Air Quality Index (AQI) levels remained in the ‘very poor’ to ‘severe’ category at several locations.

India Gate and Kartavya Path recorded an AQI of ‘381’, while Anand Vihar and Ghazipur touched ‘438’. At ITO, the AQI stood at ‘405’ on Sunday morning.According to AQI categorisation, 0-50 is ‘good’, 51-100 ‘satisfactory’, 101-200 ‘moderate’, 201-300 ‘poor’, 301-400 ‘very poor’, and 401-500 ‘severe’. Footage shared from India Gate, ITO and Ghazipur showed dense grey smog limiting visibility. The haze extended across arterial stretches, including those near Kartavya Path.The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) had activated all measures under Stage-IV of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) across Delhi-NCR, reserved for the most severe air pollution episodes.According to PTI, multiple flights and trains experienced delays due to dense fog on Sunday.

IMD issues orange alert

IMD scientist RK Jenamani said winds failed to lift the fog layer, keeping temperatures low. “Similar conditions prevailed in December 2019 when the maximum temperature dipped sharply on December 17 and 18,” he said.The IMD has issued an orange alert for parts of the capital for Sunday, warning of dense to very dense fog and cold-day conditions. Visibility is expected to remain low during early morning hours, while the maximum temperature is likely to stay between 16°C and 18°C.The Met department’s classification places visibility under 50 metres as ‘very dense fog’, 50-200 metres as ‘dense fog’, and 200-500 metres as ‘moderate fog’.Minimum temperatures dipped to 6.1°C on Saturday, two degrees below normal. Night-time temperatures are forecast to hover between 7°C and 9°C through Sunday.

IndiGo issues advisory

“Early-morning fog is expected to affect visibility across Delhi and parts of northern India. During these hours, visibility can reduce suddenly, impacting flight operations. Our teams will remain fully prepared through the night, monitoring the weather minute by minute.We understand that waiting is never easy, and we truly appreciate your patience through these seasonal disruptions. Before leaving for the airport, we recommend checking the latest flight status via https://bit.ly/3ZWAQXd. If your flight is impacted, you may conveniently choose another option or claim a refund via https://goindigo.in/plan-b.html. We will remain vigilant and will do everything we can to keep your journey moving smoothly. Thank you for your patience and understanding,” the airline said in a statement.

Flight delays and cancellations

Over 500 flights were delayed and 138 cancelled at Delhi airport on Saturday. Delhi Airport initiated low-visibility procedures during the early hours as conditions deteriorated.On Saturday, Delhi registered the season’s first “cold day”, with maximum temperatures dipping sharply. Safdarjung recorded 16.9°C, five degrees below normal, while Palam logged 16.3°C. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said both stations met the conditions for declaring a cold day. Visibility dropped to 200 metres at Safdarjung from 3am, and remained between 200 and 400 metres for nearly 10 hours before marginal improvement.

Region-wide disruptions

Dense fog across northern India has affected aviation through the week. On 17 December, more than 800 flights were delayed and 200 cancelled, officials said. On Friday, over 700 delays were recorded alongside 177 cancellations, including four international services. Transport authorities have urged caution for road travel as visibility remains unpredictable during late-night and early-morning hours. Experts warn the winter months could bring prolonged episodes of dense fog and toxic smog, as emissions combine with stagnant, cold air.

Mohit Suri recently graced the Directors Roundtable, and a clip from the interview has been going viral on the internet. The video showcased him showering praise on Aditya Dhar‘s ‘Dhurandhar’. Interestingly, the host of Roundtable was film critic Anupama Chopra, who had called out the Ranveer Singh starrer. Here’s what netizens are saying about the clip.

Mohit Suri shares he liked ‘Dhurandhar’ in front of Anupama Chopra

Mohit Suri attended the Directors Roundtable, which was hosted by Anupama Chopra. A clip from the interview is doing rounds on the internet, where the filmmaker can be seen expressing his admiration towards ‘Dhurandhar’. He said, “I saw ‘Dhurandhar’ last week. I enjoyed it. I really did. I think it’s out there. It’s great; I enjoyed it.”

The viral video received comments from the netizens on Reddit as well. A person commented, “Mohit Suri is a genuine guy, he is always so earnest in his interviews.” Another person added, “He is bang on correct. Dhurandhar is the best film of the year! Hands down… nothing matches it … forget beating it.” A comment read, “I love how real and grounded Mohit is.” A social media user posted, “Hehe… Mohit knew what he was doing... Love it.”Meanwhile, in the comments, some argued that the Roundtable was shot before the film critic dropped her video about ‘Dhurandhar’. To which, some pointed out that Mohit said he watched ‘Dhurandhar’ last week, which means the movie was already out in theaters.

More about the film critic’s review of ‘Dhurandhar’

The film critic reviewed ‘Dhurandhar’, calling the film an “exhausting, relentless, and frenzied espionage thriller propelled by charismatic, murderous men, too much testosterone, shrill nationalism, and inflammatory anti-Pakistan narratives.” After facing a massive backlash, she removed the review video from the platform.

More about ‘Dhurandhar’

Directed by Aditya Dhar, the film stars Sanjay Dutt, Akshaye Khanna, Ranveer Singh, Rakesh Bedi, Arjun Rampal, and Sara Arjun. The movie was released in theaters on December 5, 2025.

IT electronics refurbishing company EPW India on Saturday said it has raised Rs 9.04 crore from anchor investors ahead of the launch of its initial share-sale for public subscription. The company has allotted over 9.32 lakh equity shares to Resonance Opportunities Fund, Universal Golden Fund and Getfive Opportunity Fund – I at an anchor investor price of Rs 97 per share, aggregating to Rs 9.04 crore, the company said in a statement. The Rs 31.8 crore initial public offering (IPO) will open for public subscription on December 22 and will conclude on December 24. It has fixed a price band at Rs 95-97 per equity share, it added. The IPO is an entirely fresh issue of up to 32.79 lakh equity shares, valued at Rs 31.81 crore at the upper end of the price band. The net proceeds from the fresh issue worth Rs 15.85 crore will be used to meet the working capital requirements, Rs 8.50 crore for repayment of debt and the balance for general corporate purposes. The IPO represents an important corporate milestone and the fund raise is intended to support the company’s future growth and ongoing business operations,” Yousuf Uddin, Promoter, EPW India Ltd, said. Incorporated in April 2021, EPW India offers integrated services across collection, segregation, dismantling, recycling, and environmentally responsible disposal of electronic waste, catering to corporates, institutions, and authorised channel partners. On the financial front, the company reported a revenue of Rs 51.87 crore and profit after tax of Rs 4.13 crore in FY 25. The company’s shares are proposed to be listed on the NSE Emerge platform. GetFive Advisors Pvt Ltd is the book running lead manager for the IPO.

BENGALURU: As Karnataka readies for Christmas and New Year celebrations, winter has tightened its grip across the state. Despite variations in minimum temperature readings from KSNDMC and IMD, the cold is palpable, with dense early-morning fog reducing visibility and disrupting travel in parts of Bengaluru and its nearby districts.“Clear skies will continue over Bengaluru, with a dense blanket of fog and mist during mornings. While the city’s outskirts with thick vegetation are likely to record minimum temperatures below 10°C, areas in and around the central business district will see minimum temperatures between 12°C and 13°C,” an IMD scientist noted.According to KSNDMC data, Bengaluru Urban and Rural recorded minimum temperatures of 8.5°C and 8.7°C, respectively.In contrast, the IMD observatory on Palace Road reported a minimum of 14.4°C for Bengaluru, while HAL airport station recorded 14.1°C.However, there was unanimity between meteorologists from both the agencies that minimum temperatures had dipped 2-3°C below normal and was likely to fall by another one or two degrees during the weekend, with the chill expected to persist till month-end.Meanwhile, foggy conditions have already begun affecting routine life and holiday travel in southern interior districts. In Bengaluru Rural, dense fog between 4am and 9.30am has made driving difficult on several state and national highways, including NH-648, NH-48 and Yelahanka-Gauribidanur state highway.The cold has intensified across the state, with minimum temperatures plunging sharply in several districts, making this one of the coldest spells of the season.The sharpest dip has been recorded in north-interior Karnataka, where early mornings have turned biting cold. KSNDMC data show that Bidar recorded the lowest minimum temperature at 5.3°C Friday night, followed by Belagavi at 5.9°C and Dharwad at 6.4°C.Districts such as Vijayanagara, Vijayapura, Bagalkote, Gadag, Haveri and Kalaburagi reported minimum temperatures between 6.5°C and 8°C, indicating that the cold spell is widespread rather than confined to a few pockets.

The stage is set for a blockbuster finale as the two giants of Asian age-group cricket, India U19 and Pakistan U19, clash in the ACC Men’s U19 Asia Cup 2025 Final at the ICC Academy Ground in Dubai.

After a grueling tournament, these two rivals meet again, just a week after their high-stakes group-stage encounter. India enters the final as the only undefeated team, while Pakistan has shown immense resilience to fight back and secure their spot in the title clash.

India holds the psychological edge, having defeated Pakistan by 90 runs in the group stage on December 14. In that game, India’s bowling depth and Aaron George’s middle-order heroics proved too much for the Boys in Green.

Key players to watch

• Vaibhav Suryavanshi: The 14-year-old sensation has been the talk of the tournament. His record-breaking 171 off 95 balls against UAE highlighted his explosive potential at the top.
• Ayush Mhatre (c): The skipper brings professional experience from the Ranji Trophy and IPL. Though he had a quiet group stage, his leadership and tactical acumen have been flawless.
• Aaron George: The hero of the previous IND-PAK clash, his 85-run knock rescued India from a precarious position.
• Deepesh Devendran: The pace spearhead who dismantled Pakistan’s top order with a 3-wicket burst in their earlier meeting.
• Huzaifa Ahsan: Pakistan’s most consistent batter, he fought a lone battle with a gritty 70 against India in the group stage and will be vital in the middle order.
• Ali Raza: A high-quality pacer who was instrumental in Pakistan’s U19 World Cup run last year. He will look to exploit any early moisture in the Dubai track.
• Farhan Yousaf (c): The captain leads a balanced side and will need to anchor the innings if the top order falters against India’s spinners.
• Mohammad Sayyam: A dangerous all-rounder who took 3 wickets against India earlier and provides crucial balance.

IND vs PAK, U19 Asia Cup Final: Match details

• Date and Time: December 21; 10:30 am IST / 5:00 am GMT / 9:00 am Local
• Venue: ICC Academy Ground, Dubai

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ICC Academy Ground Pitch Report:

The pitch at the ICC Academy Ground in Dubai typically offers a well-balanced surface that provides a true and consistent bounce, favoring top-order batters who are comfortable playing through the line early in the innings. As the match progresses and the Dubai sun dries out the surface, the pitch tends to slow down and offer grip, making the middle overs a tactical battle where spinners become crucial for controlling the run rate. Historically, this venue favors the team batting first, as the surface can become slightly more difficult to bat on in the second innings once it wears.

Squads:

India U19: Ayush Mhatre(c), Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Aaron George, Vihaan Malhotra, Vedant Trivedi, Abhigyan Kundu(w), Kanishk Chouhan, Henil Patel, Khilan Patel, Deepesh Devendran, Kishan Kumar Singh, Udhav Mohan, Naman Pushpak, Harvansh Pangalia, Yuvraj Gohil

Pakistan U19: Sameer Minhas, Hamza Zahoor(w), Usman Khan, Ahmed Hussain, Farhan Yousaf(c), Huzaifa Ahsan, Daniyal Ali Khan, Mohammad Shayan, Abdul Subhan, Mohammad Sayyam, Ali Raza, Momin Qamar, Ali Hassan Baloch, Niqab Shafiq, Mohammed Huzaifa

IND vs PAK, U19 Asia Cup 2025: Today’s Match Prediction

Case 1:

India wins the toss and bowls first
Pakistan powerplay score: 40-50
Pakistan total score: 250-260

Case 2:

Pakistan wins the toss and bowls first
India powerplay score: 45-55
India total score: 270-290

Match result: Team bowling first to win the contest

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The Kochi-Muziris Biennale has never been about polished spectacle. Instead of wine and cheese, there are fried banana fritters, a curator dressed in shorts, with some works unfinished and others still finding their rhythm. Neelam Raaj spoke to curator Nikhil Chopra on why he wanted to blur hierarchies and invite viewers to experience contemporary art as something dynamic rather than fixedYou were one of the OGs of performance art in India, back when it wasn’t even widely accepted as art. You’ve done things like eating and sleeping at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York to trace the legacy of colonialism. As curator, the Biennale feels like it’s part of your attempt to expand the definition of art. Was that your aim?What interested me here was working with forms that don’t sit neatly in one category. Take the performance of French artist Uriel Barthélém. He is a drummer and composer but his was not just a music performance, it was also an experimental percussion and visual work. The drum kit is programmed to generate visuals, creating a multidimensional, multisensory experience. For me, it was almost like watching a live painting unfold.Your curatorial team at HH Art Spaces brought together established artists like Marina Abramovic and our own Gulammohammed Sheikh alongside artists who don’t even have gallery representation. That’s unusual, isn’t it?It was very much about dismantling hierarchy. We wanted to stop working with a pyramid structure where certain artists are placed on pedestals. By placing emerging artists alongside figures with established practices, the intention was to level the playing field and push back against gatekeeping. It allows younger voices to see their own work and research in dialogue with art history and excellence, and to recognise the strength of their own journeys.The Biennale also challenges the idea of art as something static or framed. There is Belgium-based Nigerian artist Otobong Nkanga who is growing a garden at Aspinwall and Argentine artist Adrián Villar Rojas who stuffed decaying food into obsolete fridges.Yes, art here is meant to be dynamic. Take Otobong’s garden, for example. It’s freshly planted now, but it will grow and change over the course of the Biennale. Time becomes a material. We have three months to cultivate this exhibition, almost like a garden, and that duration allows works to transform.The theme is ‘For the Time Being’. What does ephemerality mean to you in this context?It’s a series of moments. The Biennale has a beginning and an end, an entry and an exit. We’re acknowledging that we’re passing through time and place. Many of us have been living in Kochi for months, treating it as a residence rather than a temporary site. That kind of immersion is essential.Kochi itself feels deeply embedded in many of the works. Ghanaian artist Ibrahim Mahama was talking about how he sourced local sacks with the stamps of trade to turn a Mattancherry warehouse—a relic of its mercantile past—into a Parliament of Ghosts. How important was it that artists work closely with the city?Very much so. Many artists sourced materials locally, worked with students, carpenters, craftspeople, and technicians here. We’re crediting everyone involved, and their names will appear alongside the wall texts and in the catalogue. This exhibition was made collectively, with the city.The Biennale positions itself outside the commercial art market, yet collectors are clearly keeping an eye out for promising artists. Are you surprised by that?Artists need to sustain their lives. If art can become an agency for them, there’s nothing wrong with it. For me personally, as a performance artist, I never initially thought about my relationship with the market. Over time, drawing became a sustainable practice that fed my performances, and the performances fed the drawings. It became a symbiotic relationship.I’ve bumped into many locals and tourists here who admit they’ve never been to a gallery before, and many don’t have an ‘arty’ vocabulary. But you’ve spoken about how it’s okay if audiences don’t understand everything.That openness is crucial. Someone told me they didn’t understand everything, but they understood what they liked, and that was enough. Local residents, international visitors, first-time viewers, and specialists, everyone is invited to experience it on their own terms.Finally, what do you think is the function of a Biennale for someone encountering contemporary art for the first time?This Biennale, in many ways, is about demystifying making, watching, and interacting with art. It’s about instilling faith in the idea that art and poetry are essential to people’s lives. Contemporary art has the ability to poetically approach difficult conversations— about caste, gender, patriarchy, sexuality—within a space that feels safe and open. The aim is to allow people in, to break away from the white cube of galleries, and to make art feel lived, shared, and human.There were some grumbles about the spaces opening while many works were still in process. Did that unfinished state bother you?From the beginning, our curatorial note made it clear that we weren’t afraid of inviting people into that process. Some works were still being adjusted, some artists hadn’t fully completed their installations, and that was fine. People could walk through, see what was there, and also sense that things were still being fixed and tuned. Soon, everything will find its place, but the exhibition itself functions as an activation space over time.