EJAE, Mark Sonnenblick, Joong Gyu Kwak, Yu Han Lee, Hee Dong Nam, Jeong Hoon Seon and Teddy Park, the team behind the global smash ‘Golden’ from ‘KPop Demon Hunters’, took home the original song award at the Oscars on Sunday.It is a first-time win and nomination for all seven members behind the hit. It is also the first K-pop song to win in the category.”People made fun of me for liking K-pop and now everyone’s singing our song. And all the Korean lyrics… I’m so proud.”

“Thank you so much to the Academy,” EJAE started her speech, holding back tears. “This award is not about success, it’s about resilience.”However, when Yu Han Lee went on the mic to read out his speech, the music started playing, cutting the team off and indicating to them to exit the stage.

Oscars slammed for cutting off Yu Han Lee during speech

The move did not go unnoticed by netizens, who called out the Oscars producers for being ‘racist, rude and disrespectful’. “Y’all disrespectful for cutting them off like that when the speech wasn’t even LONG..” one said. Another added, “Wow…who wants to talk about the @TheAcademy being super racist cutting #golden speeches in like 10 seconds! That was beyond disrespectful and freaking rude and racist!!!”“I’m confused on why they thought it was okay to cut them off…. I wasn’t happy Golden won but that was disrespectful as hell especially as a special event like this for them. The Oscar’s needs to get their shit together,” said another. “I’m glad the golden song won the Oscar in original song but you guys at the Oscars should let the asain guy do he’s speech and have not cut him off that was so disrespectful playing music over him then going to ads you guys at the Oscar’s should have shame doing that,” tweeted another.

‘KPop Demon Hunters’ beats ‘Sinners’

‘Golden’ beat Diane Warren for ‘Dear Me’ from ‘Diane Warren: Relentless’, Raphael Saadiq and Ludwig Göransson for ‘I Lied to You’ from ‘Sinners’, Nicholas Pike for ‘Sweet Dreams of Joy’ from ‘Viva Verdi!’ and Nick Cave and Bryce Dessner for ‘Train Dreams’ from ‘Train Dreams’.

‘KPop Demon Hunters’ directors cut off during speech

Others noted that it wasn’t just the musicians who were cut off, but even the directors who also didn’t get enough time to speak, as compared to other stars. “SO disrespectful to cut them off like that. Happened twice to the Kpop Demon Hunters team in one night. This can’t be a coincidence,” commented a fan. “The Oscar are racist, they cut off the speech from the best animation and the original song Winners which is asians,” said another.

About ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ golden run at Hollywood’s award season

‘KPop Demon Hunters’, a tale of good and evil incorporating traditional Korean mythology and set to a thumping soundtrack, won the Oscar for Best Animated Feature.“This is for Korea and Koreans everywhere,” co-director Maggie Kang told the audience, with co-director Chris Applehans and producer Michelle Wong at her side.‘Golden’, which topped the charts in more than two dozen countries — is the movie’s musical centrepiece, featuring lyrics in English and Korean. The tune has won a Golden Globe and a Critics Choice Award for Best Original Song in a Motion Picture, and a Grammy for Best Song Written for Visual Media.See More: Oscars 2026 Complete Winner List Update: Michael B. Jordan bags Best Actor Award for ‘Sinners’, Jessie Buckley wins Best Actress Award for ‘Hamnet’, ‘One Battle After Another’ wins Best Picture Award

The Pakistan national cricket team have reportedly filed a complaint with match referee Neeyamur Rashid following a controversial Decision Review System (DRS) incident during the final over of the third ODI against the Bangladesh national cricket team. The dramatic moment occurred during the closing stages of the match, which Bangladesh eventually won by 11 runs to clinch the three-match ODI series 2-1.

Controversy over late Bangladesh review

Pakistan’s complaint revolves around a decision made by on-field umpire Kumar Dharmasena, who allowed Bangladesh to take a review on the penultimate delivery of the match.

According to reports by Cricbuzz, the Pakistan team management believes Bangladesh opted for the review after watching a replay on the stadium’s big screen, which they feel goes against the standard DRS protocol.“The Pakistan team management believe Bangladesh took the review after a replay of the delivery flashed up on the big screen and raised the issue with the match referee after the game,” a source said.Pakistan also felt the review was taken outside the 15-second window permitted for teams to signal a DRS challenge.

Coach Mike Hesson meets match referee

Following the match, Pakistan head coach Mike Hesson met with match referee Neeyamur Rashid to formally register the team’s concerns regarding the incident. While the exact outcome Pakistan are seeking from the complaint remains unclear, sources suggest the referee spoke with Hesson and attempted to clarify the situation, indicating that the Bangladesh team did not gain any unfair advantage.What happened in the final over The incident unfolded when Pakistan were chasing 291 runs and required 12 runs from the final two balls with captain Shaheen Shah Afridi at the crease. Bangladesh spinner Rishad Hossain bowled a delivery down the leg side, which Dharmasena initially called a wide. Bangladesh then appealed for LBW, prompting the decision to be reviewed. Although teams cannot directly review a wide call, the LBW review allowed the third umpire to re-examine the delivery.Replays showed a spike on UltraEdge, indicating contact between bat and ball. As a result, the original wide call was overturned. Although Bangladesh ultimately lost the review, the overturned wide significantly reduced Pakistan’s chances of completing the chase.

Bangladesh seal historic series win

On the final delivery, Shaheen Afridi was stumped, confirming Bangladesh’s 11-run victory and sealing a 2–1 ODI series win. The triumph marked Bangladesh’s first ODI series victory over Pakistan in 11 years.

LUCKNOW: The alleged torture of a four-year-old boy in Lucknow’s Chowk area took a more chilling turn after police recovered several household objects suspected to be used to assault the child.During the investigation, Chowk police recovered a broom, floor wiper, vegetable-cutting knife, a scale, a belt and a rope from the house of the accused, child’s father Bhishm Kharbanda and stepmother Ragini in Lajpat Nagar. Investigators believe the objects may have been used repeatedly to beat the child.The recoveries assume significance as the post-mortem examination revealed 18 injury marks and multiple fractures on the minor’s body, suggesting sustained physical abuse before his death. Police said the nature of the injuries indicated that the child may have been subjected to repeated assaults using different objects. “The items recovered from the house include a broom, wiper, belt, rope, a scale and a kitchen knife. These have been seized as part of the investigation and will be examined further,” said Chowk SHO Nagesh Upadhay.

The boy died on Thursday under suspicious circumstances. Based on a complaint filed by the child’s maternal grandmother, Chowk police registered a murder case against the couple. Both were taken into custody for questioning and later arrested after the post-mortem findings indicated severe physical abuse.According to relatives, the boy was living with his maternal family in Unnao after the death of his mother Swati in April 2022. The child was handed over to his father in August 2025 following a court order.Meanwhile, the incident triggered anger among local residents in the Chowk neighbourhood. On Saturday, when police brought the accused couple to the house for reconstruction of the crime scene, several residents gathered outside and raised slogans against them. Police personnel managed the crowd and escorted the accused out of the area amid heavy tension.Family members alleged that after taking custody, the father and stepmother frequently assaulted the child and tried to hide injury marks by making him wear full-sleeved clothes and a cap, even during the summer months.“The recovered items were taken into custody as evidence and will be examined as part of the ongoing investigation,” the SHO added. Officials added that questioning of the accused is underway to determine the exact sequence of events leading to the child’s death.

MUMBAI: A delegation of UK MPs, led by Liam Byrne, MP from Birmingham in UK met CM Devendra Fadnavis on Monday. CM Fadnavis said Maharashtra is the country’s economic powerhouse and the nation’s ‘Startup Capital’ and urged investors from the UK to invest in Maharashtra, which has an excellent ecosystem for investment. On this occasion. CM provided detailed information about the state’s progress.“Maharashtra is not only the country’s powerhouse but has also become an attraction for global investors,” stated MP Liam Byrne. MPs Sonia Kumar (MP for Dudley), Sarah Edwards (MP for Tamworth), John Cooper (MP for Dumfries and Galloway), Dan Aldridge (MP for Weston-super-Mare), Alison Griffiths (MP for Bognor Regis and Littlehampton), Justin Madders (MP for Ellesmere Port and Bromborough) and Joshua Reynolds (MP for Maidenhead) were part of the delegation. “The state contributes 13% to the country’s total GDP. 60% of the data center capacity in the country is in Maharashtra. The trade agreement between India and Britain is a milestone for Maharashtra and Britain. The government is working towards the goal of generating 52% of the total energy needs by 2030 through the renewable energy sector. Letters of Intent have been issued to universities in Britain to open educational institutes in the Educity in Navi Mumbai. The partnership between Maharashtra and Britain will certainly prove beneficial for a bright future,” CM Fadnavis said. Harjinder Kang, UK’s Trade Commissioner for South Asia and the British Deputy High Commissioner for Western India, CM Chief Advisor Kaustubh Dhavse and other senior officials were present during the meeting. “I was glad to know about the learnings of the delegation about Indian democracy and systems during this visit. Our interaction was about the prospects and partnership between Maharashtra and the UK, highlighted by the India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), which opens vast opportunities for collaboration in pharma, electronics, technology, and higher education, transforming historic ties into a modern engine for mutual growth and global progress. The Maharashtra Industry, Investment and Services Policy 2025 ensures a seamless journey for global investors, fostering expansion in manufacturing, energy and innovation and strengthening the state’s position as a hub for global business and technological advancement,” CM Fadnavis said in a post on X.

Veteran actor Asha Parekh, celebrated for iconic films such as ‘Kati Patang’, ‘Caravan’, ‘Chirag’, ‘Teesri Manzil’ and ‘Love In Tokyo’, has had a remarkable career spanning decades. The actress has admitted that Nasir Hussain whose death anniversary was on March 13, was the only man she loved. Despite never marrying, the legendary star has often said she has no regrets about remaining single and has spoken candidly about why marriage never worked out for her.In an earlier interview with Verve magazine, Parekh shared her thoughts on relationships and the realities of married life. She said, “Marriage is not all rainbows and butterflies; you have to give in to your partner’s whims every now and then, and that’s a two-way street.”

When asked whether she ever felt regret about not tying the knot, especially since many people fear loneliness in old age, she made it clear that the thought never troubled her. “Not at all. I saw the kind of people that were out there. When I went out with the boys that my mother set me up with, I was completely put off by the whole premise of marriage. They were so fussy! They’d take longer to get ready than I did and would keep preening in the mirror. The narcissism was repulsive. I know it seems silly but these little things really nettled me. There was also the case of my heroes Rajesh Khanna and Vinod Khanna getting an earful from their girlfriends during outstation shoots because they were gallivanting and making merry at night instead of being in bed. I would’ve never been able to take someone dictating terms to me — I was just not cut out for it.”Parekh also recalled a time when she almost got married. Speaking about the incident, she revealed how an unexpected moment changed everything. “I did come very close to tying the knot once with a professor from the US. I was visiting him and we were in a cafe at 2 a.m., when he turned to me and nonchalantly said, ‘I have a girlfriend and you’ve come in the way’. It completely caught me off guard. In a way, that was the final straw for me in this whole wedding business. My friend was travelling with me at the time and when I told her that we were returning to India that very instant, she asked me how I wasn’t gutted that I was cutting ties so unceremoniously with the man I was supposed to be marrying.”The actress had once admitted that Nasir Hussain was the only man she loved. “Yes, Nasir Saab was the only man I ever loved. It is not respectful to those whom we love if we don’t acknowledge their presence to the world,” she had said. The actor has also openly spoken about her feelings for filmmaker Nasir Hussain in the past. However, she explained why marriage was never an option. In her autobiography, Parekh wrote, “I was never a home breaker. There was never any ill will between me and Nasir Saab’s family. In fact, I was so happy to see Nusrat (Hussain’s daughter) and Imran Khan (grandson) at my book launch. I feel I’ve lived my life decently and without hurting anyone.”