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Time of India
3 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Superman box office collection day 4: James Gunn's film witnesses a drop of 76%, earns Rs 2.25 crore in India
Superman box office collection day 4: Superman, which hit the screens on July 11, is doing well at the Indian box office. It has also received rave reviews from most critics. The film earned nearly Rs 7 crore (nett) on the first day and then witnessed good growth over the weekend. Superman continued its run on July 14. Superman dips on first Monday James Gunn is in the limelight because of his latest film Superman, which hit the screens on Friday. According to Sacnilk, it earned Rs 2.25 crore on the fourth day. This is lower than the Rs 9.25 crore it made on July 13. Superman's English version had an overall occupancy of 10.63% on the fourth day. The occupancy was around 7% in the morning. It rose to 10.28% in the afternoon. The evening and night shows had occupancies of 11.5 % and 13.63%, respectively. It recorded its best overall occupancy in Chennai (~20%%) and Hyderabad(12.5%). However, the film stayed relatively low in markets such as Kochi (8.25%) and Ahmedabad (11.25%). Similarly, the Hindi and Tamil versions had an overall occupancy of ~8% and 13.5%, respectively. Here's the day-wise breakdown for Superman: Day 1: Rs 7.25 cr Day 2: Rs 9.5 crore Day 3: Rs 9.25 crore Day 4: Rs 2.25 crore The film's total collection stands at Rs 28.25 crore. Superman review: What are critics saying? Superman has received positive reviews with critics praising the performances and the execution. The Times of India labelled it as 'entertaining and enjoyable' and gave it a rating of 3.5/5 'Superman is entertaining, enjoyable, even epic but never intense. James Gunn's non-origin story soars high visually but stays limited emotionally. The director's unyielding need to go traditional comes at a cost. It is still a tremendous cinematic experience that deserves to be watched in IMAX,'read a portion of the review. The healthy word-of-mouth worked in its favour over the weekend and helped it sustain despite the fact that it was reportedly leaked online. About Superman Superman is a superhero film directed and written by James Gunn. It stars David Corenswet as Clark Kent. Rachel Brosnahan essays the role of Lois Lane and Nicholas Hoult plays the antagonist Lex Luthor. It focuses on a young hero already active in Metropolis, trying to balance his alien roots with his life on Earth. Superman marks the dawn of a new era for DC Studios under the leadership of Gunn and Peter Safran.
Sky News AU
3 hours ago
- Business
- Sky News AU
Albanese failing to address security risks in push for closer China ties
The Australian's Foreign Editor Greg Sheridan discusses Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's trip to China, questioning the relationship between the two countries. 'Why make this relationship such a big deal? They're going to buy our iron ore whether Albanese hugs a panda or not,' Mr Sheridan told Sky News Australia. 'Meanwhile, you're sending out all kinds of symbolism, and you're not having a frank discussion with the Australian people about the real security problems. 'If there is a war in our region, it will be between China and the US over Taiwan … the way we stop that from happening is by having a stable system of deterrence, which would mean increased defence capabilities. 'Albanese won't do the one thing that could actually make war less likely.'
Time of India
3 hours ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Who was Fauja Singh? The 114-year-old, nicknamed Turbaned Tornado, dies in road accident in Punjab
114-yr-old veteran marathon runner Fauja Singh dies in road accident in Jalandhar Fauja Singh, the world's oldest marathon runner and British Sikh athlete of Indian origin, passed away at age 114 after being struck by a car in his native village in Punjab on July 14. He was struck by a speeding vehicle as he took a walk outside his home in Beas village. While walking on the berm of Jalandhar-Pathankot highway, he was hit by the unidentified vehicle at around 3.30pm, his son Harbinder Singh said. The family took him to a nearby hospital, but he died around 8pm. Known as the "Turbaned Tornado," Singh began his running career at age 89 to cope with grief and went on to set numerous age-group world records, including becoming the first centenarian to complete a marathon. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! Who was Fauja Singh? Fauja Singh died in a hit-and-run case in Punjab. Born on April 1, 1911, in Beas Pind, Jalandhar, Punjab, Singh overcame early physical challenges, being unable to walk until age five due to weak legs. He worked as a farmer in Punjab before moving to East London in 1992 following his wife's death. Singh's remarkable running journey began in 1994 after the death of his fifth son, Kuldip. He initially took up jogging to manage his grief, but it wasn't until 2000, at age 89, that he seriously pursued running, completing the London Marathon in 6 hours and 54 minutes. In 2011, at age 100, Singh achieved an extraordinary feat by breaking eight world age-group records in a single day at the Ontario Masters Association Fauja Singh Invitational Meet in Toronto. His records included completing 100m in 23.14 seconds, 200m in 52.23 seconds, and 400m in 2:13.48. Three days after setting these records, Singh became the first centenarian to complete a marathon, finishing the Toronto Waterfront Marathon in 8 hours, 11 minutes, and 6 seconds. Despite this achievement, Guinness World Records did not recognise the feat due to the absence of a birth certificate, as official records were not maintained in India in 1911. Throughout his running career, Singh participated in numerous marathons worldwide, including events in London, New York, Toronto, and Mumbai. His personal best came at the 2003 Toronto Waterfront Marathon, which he completed in five hours and 40 minutes in the 'over 90' category. Legendary marathon runner Fauja Singh dies at 114 in road accident. (ANI) Singh's achievements extended beyond running records. He became the first non-American to receive the Ellis Island Medal of Honor in 2003 for promoting racial tolerance. He was awarded the Pride of India title in 2011 and appeared in advertising campaigns alongside David Beckham and Muhammad Ali. A biography titled "Turbaned Tornado," written by Chandigarh-based columnist Khushwant Singh, was published on July 7, 2011. In 2021, a biopic titled "Fauja," directed by Omung Kumar B, was announced. Singh retired from competitive running at age 101 after completing his final race, a 10km run in Hong Kong, in 1 hour 32 minutes and 28 seconds. He served as a torchbearer for the 2012 London Olympics and received recognition from Queen Elizabeth II, who personally congratulated him on his 100th birthday. Throughout his running career, Singh was supported by his personal trainer Harminder Singh and used his platform to raise funds for various charities while promoting Sikh culture globally. A vegetarian, he was also the oldest person to feature in a PETA campaign. For real-time updates, scores, and highlights, follow our live coverage of the India vs England Test match here. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
Business Recorder
6 hours ago
- Politics
- Business Recorder
PARTLY FACETIOUS: The profundity of filial sentiment
'I can't understand the logic behind the move.' 'You don't need logic but understand filial sentiment as far as the decision of the children of The Man Who Must Remain Nameless and Faceless to announce they will visit Pakistan and…' 'He has been in jail for around two years and my question is…' 'Tempers are running high and there is talk of not issuing them a visa and if they land up in the country to arrest them on charge of inciting violence…' 'If they incite violence'. 'Right, but their announcement coincides with the call by their dad to start a protest movement……' 'Perhaps their decision to meet their dad is not linked to the call for protest.' 'Perhaps, but don't the sons have a NICOP? I mean, that would allow them to retain their British nationality and not require a visa!' 'Don't know but…' 'There is no but, and if The Third Wife could mobilize party supporters, then just imagine how many supporters would be mobilized if his children…' 'And she did it without showing her face to the supporters.' 'What relevance would that have?' 'I mean Gandapur could have veiled any woman and…' 'Don't be facetious, he would not have dared. I mean, she would have cried foul and…' 'Ï would spell that with a w.' 'What?' 'Foul as in fowl.' 'Don't be facetious anyway we believe in dynasty, people still vote for Benazir Bhutto in Sindh and…and…' 'Yeah, Punjab's Form 47…' 'Shut up. But when I said I don't understand the move, I was referring to President Trump's insistence that he has been trying to mediate peace in the Ukraine Russia war by calling for an immediate ceasefire. I mean the US has been supplying without a pause, OK one pause was for less than a few days, anyway he has been supplying billions of dollars of military equipment to Ukraine since 2022 when the war started, and in spite of that the Russians are winning, so how can a country which is party to a conflict take the dual role – that of a mediator as well as a party to the conflict?' 'Haven't you learned anything yet? The dual hatted are in a class of their own!' Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
Glasgow Times
7 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
Animation of Joe Wicks launched to help children keep fit
The Body Coach's new animated persona talks children through exercises including jogging, squats and burpees in five-minute clips, which will be released via his YouTube channel. Wicks said the Government-backed Activate project aims to 'make movement fun'. Joe Wicks said the new programme is 'designed to make movement fun' (PA) In each clip Wicks' character performs various exercises accompanied by new animated characters known as the Activators. The first episode has been released on The Body Coach YouTube channel, with more episodes to be released each week over the school summer holidays. The animated series was launched at Ripple Primary School in Barking, east London, on Monday. Wicks and Health Secretary Wes Streeting met teachers and parents to discuss keeping children active. 'Activate is designed to make movement fun,' said Wicks. He told the PA news agency: 'We live in a world where it's very easy to be sedentary, it's very easy to rely on ultra-processed foods. 'So I think I've created something I personally think is different – it's about using technology and disrupting that passive screen time, and actually saying 'Come on kids, get up, let's do it'. 'I just want more people to see it and give it a go, because I know when they do, I think they're going to fall in love with it – the characters, the workouts and the music. 'It's going to be a really genuine useful thing for parents, I think, to get their kids moving. 'Because sometimes, especially in the summer holidays, kids are reluctant to move, this is something I think can really help with that.' Wicks went on: 'Activity doesn't have to be this perfect hour a day where you have an instructor or you're in a gym, actually, five minutes can be enough.' Health Secretary Wes Streeting told PA: 'Activate is a really great project, and the Government's proud to support it, because we want to get children, young people, more fit and active. 'One in five children are leaving primary school with obesity, so this is a really big challenge for us. 'And the truth is, if this was just a sort of boring government video it wouldn't have nearly as much success and impact as I think Activate is going to have, where you've got the energy and dynamism of Joe Wicks combined with some of the best creative minds and talents in our country and around the world. 'I think it's going to make it fun, I think it's going to make it accessible and that is the key to getting children and young people fit and active – meeting them where they are, making it accessible, making it free and making it fun.' Almost one in 10 children in reception year at school were obese, according to figures from the National Childhood Measurement Programme in England. This rises to 22.1% of pupils in Year 6, according to the 2023/24 data.
