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Time of India
10 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Nivin Pauly plays antagonist Walter in Raghava Lawrence's upcoming action thriller 'Benz'
The makers of director Bakkiyaraj Kannan 's eagerly awaited action thriller 'Benz', featuring actor Raghava Lawrence in the lead, on Wednesday announced that actor Nivin Pauly would play the antagonist's character of Walter in the film. Director Bakkiyaraj Kannan, who took to his X timeline to share the link to a character promo that the makers released on Wednesday, wrote, "Soft boy? That was yesterday. Nivin Pauly 2.0-our certified Baddie, Breaking hearts and Breaking rules & Breaking bad. Meet #Walter, @nivinofficial." The character promo which the makers released begins with sounds emanating from a room as if somebody is getting bludgeoned there. Soon, Nivin Pauly, with his body decked in gold ornaments and carrying a huge metal hammer from which bloods seems to be dripping, walks out. He sports a smile only to reveal golden teeth. 00:59 'Ramachandra Boss & Co'.:Makers share a new poster for Nivin Pauly's heist thriller He turns around to ask another character (also played by Nivin Pauly) the name of a person. The other character, which is busy eating and which comes across as a naive, uneducated individual, tells the villain it is 'Bens' and then after a while, corrects the spelling to say, 'Benz'. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Anvisa aprova solução para ajudar a reduzir gordura visceral da barriga em 7 dias! Você Mais Saudável Hoje Saiba Mais Undo We then get to know that the antagonist's name is Walter. Walter then says, "When a head inside a helmet itself is cut like the head of a goat, who. .." and laughs suggestively. The character promo ends with Walter describing himself. He says," A dirty mind, a beautiful heart deadly combination. Love you Walter!" The film has triggered huge interest as ace director Lokesh Kanakaraj is producing this film along with Sudhan Sundaram, and Jagadish Palanisamy. From the character promo, one gets the impression that Nivin Pauly plays two characters in the film. Written and directed by Bakkiyaraj Kannan, the film has music by young music sensation Sai Abhyankkar. Cinematography for the film is by Goutham George and editing is by Philomin Raj. Art direction for the film has been done by Jacki while Pradeep Boopathi is serving as the creative producer. Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
Time of India
13 hours ago
- General
- Time of India
Why is Tom Walter facing backlash after his live broadcast?
A serious moment happened during a college baseball game between Wake Forest and Tennessee. Wake Forest coach Tom Walter was caught on live TV saying something that sounded like a bad slur. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The game was tense, but this moment off the field caused even more attention. People are now talking about what happened, and Tom Walter has spoken out after the clip went viral. Tom Walter responds to viral incident during NCAA game On Monday, June 3, 2025, during an NCAA regional baseball game between Wake Forest and Tennessee, a camera picked up what sounded like an anti-gay slur. The words were reportedly spoken by Wake Forest head coach Tom Walter. The game took place in Knoxville, Tennessee, and was broadcast live. The footage quickly spread online. Many fans and viewers expressed concern over the language. The clip gained attention just hours after Tennessee defeated Wake Forest 11-5. Tennessee qualified for the Super Regional round, where they will play Arkansas, by winning. Wake Forest University made a statement from Coach Walter the next day, June 4. He took total accountability in it. 'I am very sorry for my outburst in frustration last night and I recognize the hurt and disappointment it has caused,' Walter said. He added, 'I own the consequences and I apologize to the University of Tennessee, to Wake Forest University, and the SEC & ACC.' He admitted he did not clearly remember the moment but watched the clip afterward. 'That language doesn't reflect my values or the standards of this program,' Walter explained. Also Read: Wake Forest University leaders share their disappointment Tom Walter issues apologies (Image Source: Nuprizm/X) Wake Forest athletic director John Currie also gave a statement on Tuesday morning. Currie said he was 'surprised and deeply disappointed' after watching the video. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now He said he spoke with Walter right after the game and again the next day. 'I feel badly for those most hurt by such words,' Currie said. 'This incident is completely out of character for him and does not meet the standards of Wake Forest Athletics, Wake Forest University, or the Atlantic Coast Conference.' The Associated Press confirmed the details of the event. As of now, the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) has not issued a public comment. The NCAA has also not released a statement about the matter. Wake Forest has not announced any disciplinary actions at this time. The story continues to develop as the college baseball tournament moves forward.
IOL News
13 hours ago
- Health
- IOL News
Urgent action needed to address KZN's alarming rape statistics
NGO's say the deep-rooted issues that lead to gender-based violence need to be addressed. Image: Independent Newspapers Archives KwaZulu-Natal continues to report one of the highest rates of rape in South Africa, contributing 19.9% to the national total, according to the fourth quarter crime statistics released recently by the South African Police Service. Police Minister Senzo Mchunu said that in the quarter under review, provinces such as the Eastern Cape, Gauteng, Limpopo, North West, and the Western Cape recorded decreases in rape statistics. However, Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal remained the biggest contributors, at 19.1% and 19.9% respectively. To address the crisis, Mchunu said the government had launched a 90-day Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (GBV+F) blitz. 'This includes the revival of the Inter-Ministerial Committee on GBV+F, tasked with coordinating government interventions, resolving systemic bottlenecks, and ensuring measurable progress,' he said. But activists say the government's efforts are not addressing the deep-rooted and devastating reality facing women and children in the province. 'It's incredibly difficult to determine the true scale of sexual violence in South Africa because an estimated 95% of rape cases go unreported,' said Women For Change founder and executive director, Sabrina Walter. 'In the official crime statistics published by SAPS, we only see a fraction of the reality, silenced by fear, shame, and a broken justice system.' Walter said the persistent high rape figures in KZN were driven by 'entrenched patriarchy, poverty, and the lack of accessible, trauma-informed support services'. She added that the stats showing that most rapes were committed by individuals known to the victims, and often in private homes, further underscored the need for community-based prevention strategies, said Walter. 'This is exactly why prevention must begin at home, within families, relationships, and communities. It's also why we focus on empowering bystanders, friends, neighbours, and relatives to speak out, intervene safely, and support survivors instead of staying silent.' On the state's response to GBV, Walter said the justice system was failing. 'Every single day, we hear from survivors who were turned away by police, refused the right to open a case, or watched as officers failed to arrest perpetrators, even in clear cases where protection orders were breached.' She called for ongoing, trauma-informed, survivor-centred training for police and for GBV to be declared a National Disaster. 'Without this formal recognition, GBVF continues to be treated as a secondary issue, despite thousands of women and children being harmed or killed every year.' The TEARS Foundation echoed this view, saying it had seen no evidence of a real decrease in rape, especially not in KZN. 'At The TEARS Foundation, we are deeply concerned by the narrative suggesting a national decline in rape cases,' the organisation said in a statement. 'What we are seeing is an increase in survivors being turned away at police stations, more cases being closed without prosecution, and fewer formal reports being made. These are not signs of progress. They are signs of a system that survivors are losing faith in.'
Yahoo
20 hours ago
- General
- Yahoo
Kyle Walter recognized for saving woman from life-threatening dog attack
Jun. 3—Kyle Walter received Great Bend's Exemplary Citizen Award at Monday's city council meeting, recognizing his heroic actions in rescuing a mail carrier when she was viciously attacked by two dogs on May 9. Great Bend Police Chief Steve Haulmark spoke about the reason for the award. Shortly after 11 a.m. on May 9, as the U.S. Postal Service mail carrier was delivering mail in the 1400 block of Lakin Avenue, she was viciously attacked by two large, unrestrained dogs, Haulmark said. The dogs pulled her to the ground and began biting her multiple times, inflicting serious injuries. During this terrifying incident, Walter, a Great Bend resident who was nearby preparing a roofing estimate, heard the commotion and immediately sprang into action. "Without hesitation and with no regard for his own safety, Mr. Walter retrieved a shovel from his truck and ran to the scene. Using the shovel, he struck one of the attacking dogs, successfully stopping the assault and causing both animals to flee," Haulmark said. "Due to Mr. Walter's swift and courageous response, the life-threatening situation was brought to an end before even more serious injuries could occur." The mail carrier's wounds required several hundred stitches and ongoing medical treatment, Haulmark continued. "But it was without question that Mr. Walter's actions prevented even graver harm. For his bravery, selflessness and decisive action in defense of his fellow citizen, Mr. Kyle Walter is hereby recognized with an Exemplary Citizen Award. His actions reflect the highest standards of civic responsibility and human compassion and serve as an inspiration to our entire community." The City Council members and others in the room stood and applauded as Walter came forward to receive the award without comment. City Administrator Logan Burns commended Walter and said citizens continue to pray for the mail carrier's recovery. Mayor Cody Schmidt also thanked Walter on behalf of himself and the City, telling Walter citizens like him are what make Great Bend a great place. The dog's owner, Dakota M. Procopio, 23, was arrested on May 12 on Great Bend Municipal Court charges of dog at large, vicious dog and no rabies vaccination, as well as interference with a law enforcement officer. According to a news release, a Crimestoppers tip led investigators to Procopio's residence in Great Bend. He confirmed he was the owner of the dogs and that he had moved them to another residence in Raymond. The dogs were taken into custody by Animal Control for the state-mandated observation period.
The Herald Scotland
20 hours ago
- General
- The Herald Scotland
Wake Forest's Tom Walter apologizes for slur at NCAA baseball regional
Wake Forest's statement does not indicate whether Walter, who has been the school's head coach since 2010, will be subject to further sanctions. The incident occurred during the fourth inning, with Tennessee leading 6-2 in a game it would ultimately win 11-5 to advance to the super regional. It's unclear to whom Walter was directing his displeasure, but ESPN's camera cut to him as he was speaking toward somebody on the field. Though there was no audio available, the words he mouthed were obvious enough that the video clip immediately went viral. Strangely, Walter was not asked about it in his postgame news conference even though the clip had already been circulating widely for a couple hours. Walter has built Wake Forest into one of the ACC's top programs, with a College World Series appearance in 2023. "I am both surprised and deeply disappointed in our head coach Tom Walter for his outburst during last night's baseball game," athletic director John Currie said. "I feel badly for those most hurt by such words. I spoke with Coach Walter immediately after the game and again this morning to address this incident, which is completely out of character for him and does not meet the standards of Wake Forest Athletics, Wake Forest University or the Atlantic Coast conference." The ACC did not immediately weigh in on the issue. This marks the second high-profile incident of the NCAA baseball tournament highlighting poor behavior from a coach. On Monday, Florida athletic director Scott Stricklin issued a statement admonishing coach Kevin O'Sullivan, who laced into tournament officials at the Coastal Carolina-hosted regional because the game was delayed for field maintenance, producing another video clip that went viral on social media. Stricklin said O'Sullivan's tirade "fell well short of expectations of how Gators treat people," and O'Sullivan apologized to the site representatives, saying he "let my emotions get the best of me and channeled that energy in a way I should not have."
