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British Parliament Stirred Up By Jallianwala Debate Ahead Of Kesari Chapter 2’s Release ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Akshay Kumar and R Madhavan’s Kesari Chapter 2 garnered all the attention due to its hard-hitting teaser, revisiting the historical dark chapter of Jallianwala Bagh massacre. Amid this, in a significant moment in the British Parliament, MP Bob Blackman urged the UK government to apologize for the Jallianwala Bagh massacre formally.

Blackman recalled how, on April 13, 1919, General Dyer ordered troops to fire on a peaceful crowd, killing 1,500 and injuring 1,200, leaving a lasting stain on Britain’s colonial history. Ahead of the 106th anniversary of the event, he discussed apologizing to Indians.

Blackman said, “In 2019, then Prime Minister Theresa May recognized this was a stain on British Colonial rule in India. But could we have a statement during government time? The anniversary will be on April 13th this year when we’re in recess, so...

Chiranjeevi Receives Lifetime Achievement Award At The UK Parliament (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Tollywood’s veteran actor, Chiranjeevi, has accomplished another milestone. The Megastar was recently honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award from the British Government, recognizing his four-decade-long contribution to cinema, philanthropy, and social work. This esteemed award was presented to him at the UK Parliament’s House of Commons in London on March 19, 2025.

A Monumental Honor In The House Of Commons

On March 19, 2025, Chiranjeevi redefined Telugu cinema in a grand ceremony attended by UK officials, Indian dignitaries, and film industry veterans. The event highlighted Megastar’s influence in the world of entertainment and humanitarian work. During the award ceremony, UK MPs Navendu Mishra, Bob Blackman, and Sojan Joseph praised Chiranjeevi’s legacy.

For those who do not know, the actor has starred in over 150 films, exhibiting his versatility in Indian cinema for over 45 years. From being a blockbuster hero...

Kemi Badenoch has become the UK Conservative Party leader, beating her colleague Robert Jenrick in the final vote, to become the first Black leader of a British national political party.

Badenoch previously engaged in a social media war of words with Doctor Who star David Tennant. She said she “wasn’t afraid of Doctor Who” after the pair clashed on trans rights.

Badenoch won by more than 10,000 votes from a total poll of more than 130,000. Party members across the country voted in the contest, which followed the Tory party defeat in the UK general election this summer, after which defeated prime minister Rishi Sunak said he would stand down.

Conservative Party chairman Richard Fuller introduced the conference to announce the result in London 11am Saturday morning. He stressed that the party, currently in opposition, must unite in addressing the country’s needs. 1922 committee chairman Bob Blackman then announced the winner of the leadership campaign.

Star Trek: The Next Generation was a series that pioneered in a plethora of fields during its time. Be it practical effects, CGI, or, production design, the iconic series was always one step above the norm.

Colm Meaney and Patrick Stewart in Star Trek: The Next Generation | Paramount Domestic Television

This presented its own set of difficulties as the crew of The Next Generation had to be ready for the next big challenge. LeVar Burton’s portrayal of Geordi La Forge in episode 18 of season four, proved to be just that challenge.

LeVar Burton’s Character Went Into an Identity Crisis

Before we delve into how the effect was achieved, let’s talk about what actually went down. Being an adventure-exploration series set in space, Star Trek: The Next Generation often delved into aliens and horrors.

LeVar Burton in Star Trek: The Next Generation| Paramount Domestic Television

When the 18th episode of the fourth season,...

In the "Star Trek: The Next Generation" episode "Identity Crisis", Lieutenant Commander Geordi La Forge (LeVar Burton) meets an old friend, Lieutenant Commander Susanna Leijten (Maryann Plunkett), the only surviving member of a mission they both went on years before. It seems that their compatriots have gone missing or stolen shuttlecrafts to return to the planet Tarchannen III, where they were last united. Soon after her arrival, Leijten also begins exhibiting weird behavior, twitching nervously and demanding a visit to Tarchannen III. Her body begins to mutate. Her fingers fuse together and eerie blue veins appear on her skin. Her eyes turn yellow. It's all Dr. Crusher (Gates McFadden) can do to slow the mutations.

Geordi, while unattended, also suddenly begins to mutate. He eventually returns to Tarchannen III, having turned into a near-invisible creature that can only be seen under a special blacklight. Leijten has to overcome her own...