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L2: Empuraan boasts mass appeal, grandeur, a powerful subject, and stellar performances by Mohanlal and Prithviraj Sukumaran. Movie Review: L2: Empuraan boasts mass appeal, grandeur, and stellar performances

Star Cast: Mohanlal, Prithviraj Sukumaran Director: Prithviraj Sukumaran L2 Empuraan Movie Review Synopsis: L2 EMPURAAN is the story of a mysterious man. Five years have passed since the events of the first part. A check dam is being built in Kerala on an existing dam. This project threatens to displace…

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03/21-03/31 – Ugadi and Ramadan Sale at KC India Mart

Welcome KC India Mart as a KCDesi Prime Partner! We are thrilled to welcome KC India Mart as a KCDesi Prime Partner, bringing the rich flavors, traditions, and culinary delights of India right to our community. Conveniently located in Overland Park, KC India Mart is Greater Kansas City’s premier Indian…

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TUMKO MERI KASAM is weak. It will be affected big time at the box office Movie Review: TUMKO MERI KASAM is weak in merits

Star Cast: Anupam Kher, Ishwak Singh, Adah Sharma, Vikram Bhatt Director: Vikram Bhatt Tumko Meri Kasam Movie Review Synopsis: TUMKO MERI KASAM is the story of a man wrongly framed in a sinister case. The film is set in two timelines. Dr Ajay Murdia (Ishwak Singh) is based in Udaipur and is…

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SNOW WHITE rests on moments that appeal but the inconsistent writing proves detrimental. Movie Review: Despite moments that appeal in SNOW WHITE inconsistent writing proves detrimental.

Star Cast: Rachel Zegler, Gal Gadot Director: Marc Webb Snow White Movie Review Synopsis: SNOW WHITE is the story of a princess fighting an evil Queen. Snow White (Rachel Zegler) is the daughter of a kind-hearted King (Hadley Fraser) and Queen (Lorena Andrea). The Queen dies of an illness and after some…

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BE HAPPY works due to the performances and the strong emotional moments Movie Review: BE HAPPY works due to the performances

Star Cast: Abhishek Bachchan, Inayat Verma, Nora Fatehi Director: Remo Dsouza Be Happy Movie Review Synopsis: BE HAPPY is the story of a father and a daughter. Shiv Rastogi (Abhishek A Bachchan) lives in Ooty with his daughter Dhara (Inayat Verma) and father-in-law Mr Nadar (Nasser). His wife Rohini (Harleen…

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MY MELBOURNE rests on an interesting idea but fails to entice. It will go unnoticed at the box office Movie Review: MY MELBOURNE rests on an interesting idea but fails to entice.

Star Cast: Arka Das, Arushi Sharma, Ryanna Skye Lawson, Setara Amiri Director: Onir, Arif Ali, Rima Das, Kabir Khan, Rahul Vohra MY MELBOURNE consists of four stories exploring themes like LGBT, disability, gender and race. All four stories are inspired by true events. 1. Nandini (Directed by Onir) The plot: Indraneel (Arka Das)…

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THE DIPLOMAT is a nail-biting thriller that tells a shocking and heroic true story Movie Review: THE DIPLOMAT is a nail-biting thriller.

Star Cast: John Abraham, Sadia Khateeb Director: Shivam Nair The Diplomat Movie Review Synopsis: THE DIPLOMAT is the story of a man on a mission. J P (John Abraham) is the Deputy High Commissioner at the Indian High Commission, Islamabad, Pakistan. One day, a lady named Uzma Ahmed (Sadia Khateeb) arrives at…

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NOVOCAINE makes for a fun watch, but its gory climax might affect its box office chances Movie Review: NOVOCAINE makes for a fun watch thanks to its subject.

Star Cast: Jack Quaid, Amber Midthunder Director: Dan Berk, Robert Olsen Novocaine Movie Review Synopsis: NOVOCAINE is the story of a man who can’t feel pain. Nate (Jack Quaid) is a shy gentleman who lives alone in San Diego. He works at San Diego Trust Credit Union bank as an…

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India Wins the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 – A Proud Moment for Fans Worldwide!

What a fantastic tournament this has been. Team India has done it again, clinching the ICC Champions Trophy with a thrilling win over New Zealand. Congratulations to the Indian team for their stellar performance, showing resilience, class, and a true champion’s spirit. A huge shoutout to New Zealand for putting…

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NADAANIYAN has its share of cute moments but suffers due to poor writing Movie Review: NADAANIYAN has its share of cute moments

Star Cast: Ibrahim Ali Khan, Khushi Kapoor Director: Shauna Gautam Nadaaniyan Movie Review Synopsis: NADAANIYAN is the story of two teenagers in an unusual arrangement. Pia Jaisingh (Khushi Kapoor) is a student at Falcon High School, Delhi. She is the only daughter of Neelu Jaisingh (Mahima Chaudhry) and Rajat Jaisingh…

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MICKEY 17 rests on a crazy yet highly relatable premise and is packed with outrageously hilarious moments Movie Review: MICKEY 17 rests on a crazy yet highly relatable premise.

Star Cast: Robert Pattinson, Mark Ruffalo, Toni Collette, Naomi Ackie Director: Bong Joon Ho Mickey 17 Movie Review Synopsis: MICKEY 17 is the story of a man on a crazy adventure. The film is set in the future. Mickey Barnes (Robert Pattinson) starts a macron eatery by taking a huge…

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CRAZXY rests on Sohum Shah’s bravura performance but suffers due to the disappointing climax Movie Review: CRAZXY rests on Sohum Shah’s bravura performance

Star Cast: Sohum Shah Director: Girish Kohli Crazxy Movie Review Synopsis: CRAZXY is the story of a man in danger. Dr Abhimanyu Sood (Sohum Shah) works in a Delhi hospital. He leaves for his workplace with Rs. 5 crores in his car. Suddenly, he gets a call from a mysterious…

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SUPERBOYS OF MALEGAON tells an unbelievable true story and celebrates friendship and cinema Movie Review: SUPERBOYS OF MALEGAON tells an unbelievable true story

Star Cast: Adarsh Gourav, Shashank Arora, Vineet Kumar Singh Director: Reema Kagti Superboys Of Malegaon Movie Review Synopsis: SUPERBOYS OF MALEGAON is the story of friendship and filmmaking. The year is 1997. Nasir Shaikh (Adarsh Gourav) runs a video parlour in Malegaon. He prefers to show world cinema and hence,…

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Despite powerhouse performances THE BRUTALIST struggles to hold the Indian audience’s interest Movie Review: THE BRUTALIST boasts of powerhouse performances

Star Cast: Adrien Brody, Felicity Jones, Guy Pearce Director: Brady Corbet The Brutalist Movie Review Synopsis: THE BRUTALIST is the story of a visionary architect. In 1947, László Tóth (Adrien Brody) arrives in the USA. He is a Hungarian-Jewish Holocaust survivor and also a reputed architect. But he’s a nobody…

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A COMPLETE UNKNOWN is overlong, sluggish and struggles to maintain momentum Movie Review: A COMPLETE UNKNOWN is overlong and sluggish

Star Cast: Timothée Chalamet, Monica Barbaro, Edward Norton Director: James Mangold A Complete Unknown Movie Review Synopsis: A COMPLETE UNKNOWN is the story of a man who changed the face of music. The year is 1961. Bob Dylan (Timothée Chalamet) arrives in a New York hospital to meet his music…

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KAUSHALJIS VS KAUSHAL is a touching saga and is meant to be watched with the whole family Movie Review: KAUSHALJIS VS KAUSHAL is a touching saga.

Star Cast: Ashutosh Rana, Sheeba Chaddha, Pavail Gulati, Isha Talwar Director: Seemaa Desai Kaushaljis VS Kaushal Movie Review Synopsis: KAUSHALJIS VS KAUSHAL is the story of a son and his parents in a precarious situation. Yug (Pavail Gulati) works in Noida in the Van Gogh Advertising company, run by Maurya…

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MERE HUSBAND KI BIWI has an interesting premise and is elevated by strong performances Movie Review: MERE HUSBAND KI BIWI is elevated by strong performances

Star Cast: Arjun Kapoor, Rakul Preet Singh, Bhumi Pednekar Director: Mudassar Aziz Mere Husband Ki Biwi Movie Review Synopsis: MERE HUSBAND KI BIWI is the story of a man torn between two women. Ankur Chadda (Arjun Kapoor) has got divorced from Prabhleen Kaur Dhillon (Bhumi Pednekar). He’s shattered as the…

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FOR SALE: Arrowhead Liquor Store – Prime Location in Sugar Creek, MO!

FOR SALE: Arrowhead Liquor Store – Prime Location in Sugar Creek, MO! Don’t miss this incredible opportunity! Arrowhead Liquor Store, located on US 24 HWY, is a spacious 4,500 sq. ft. liquor store with an additional 4,500 sq. ft. basement (previously a DJ dance floor & restaurant). The store sits…

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DHOOM DHAAM is a crazy ride that works due to the hilarious moments and entertaining performances

Star Cast: Yami Gautam, Pratik Gandhi Director: Rishab Seth Dhoom Dhaam Movie Review Synopsis:DHOOM DHAAM is the story of a newly married couple’s crazy night. Veer Poddar (Pratik Gandhi) is an Ahmedabad-based vet. His marriage is fixed to Koyal Chadha (Yami Gautam), a Mumbai-based girl. They marry in Mumbai and…

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CHHAAVA is a gripping historical spectacle that deserves to be witnessed on the big screen! Movie Review: CHHAAVA is a gripping historical spectacle.

Star Cast: Vicky Kaushal, Akshaye Khanna, Rashmika Mandanna Director: Laxman Utekar Chhaava Movie Review Synopsis: CHHAVA is the story of a brave hero. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj passes away in 1680. The Mughal emperor Aurangzeb (Akshaye Khanna) and his members of the court are relieved that their biggest enemy is no…

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South Asian Student Association’s Mock Mehndi: A Celebration of Culture, Inclusivity, and Charity

South Asian Student Association’s Mock Mehndi: A Celebration of Culture, Inclusivity, and Charity On January 24, the South Asian Student Association (SASA) of Kansas achieved a remarkable milestone with its Mock Mehndi event—a vibrant and immersive celebration of South Asian culture that brought together over 400 attendees. Led by Sidharth…

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Hassle-Free Property Management: Earn More, Stress Less with MS Property Management

Managing your rental shouldn’t feel like a second job. Stop chasing tenants for rent, dealing with complaints, and coordinating vendors. For just a low, flat monthly fee of $89.99/mo, we take care of EVERYTHING !! We get you the best rental price, the right tenants, and handle rent collection and…

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BOBBY AUR RISHI KI LOVE STORY pays homage to HUM TUM and BEFORE SUNRISE but it falters Movie Review: BOBBY AUR RISHI KI LOVE STORY falters due to absence of conflict

Star Cast: Vardhaan Puri, Kaveri Kapur Director: Kunal Kohli Bobby Aur Rishi Ki Love Story Movie Review Synopsis: BOBBY AUR RISHI KI LOVE STORY is the tale of a boy and a girl. Kaushalya Prajapati aka Bobby (Kaveri Kapur) is flying from Glasgow to Cardiff. The flight is diverted to…

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LOVEYAPA boasts an entertaining premise but falters due to weak writing Movie Review: LOVEYAPA boasts an entertaining premise but falters

Star Cast: Junaid Khan, Khushi Kapoor Director: Advait Chandan Loveyapa Movie Review Synopsis: LOVEYAPA is the story of two lovers in an unusual situation. Gaurav Sachdeva aka Gucci (Junaid Khan) is based in Delhi and lives with his mother (Grusha Kapoor) and sister Kiran (Tanvika Parlikar). He is in a steady relationship…

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THE MEHTA BOYS works due to relatability and performances Movie Review: THE MEHTA BOYS works due to relatability and performances

Star Cast: Boman Irani, Avinash Tiwary, Shreya Chaudhry Director: Boman Irani The Mehta Boys Movie Review Synopsis: THE MEHTA BOYS is the story of a father and a son. Amay (Avinash Tiwary) lives alone in a flat in Mumbai. He works in an architectural firm called Sen And Sons, owned by…

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BADASS RAVI KUMAR is thoroughly entertaining and thrives on sheer madness Movie Review: BADASS RAVI KUMAR is thoroughly entertaining and thrives on sheer madness

Star Cast: Himesh Reshammiya, Prabhudheva, Kirti Kulhari, Sunny Leone, Simona J Director: Keith Gomes Badass Ravi Kumar Movie Review Synopsis: BADASS RAVI KUMAR is the story of a ruthless man. The year is 1989. Ravi Kumar (Himesh Reshammiya) is a badass cop from Delhi who believes in eliminating corruption. While…

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MRS is a faithful remake and is laced with yet another memorable performance by Sanya Malhotra Movie Review: MRS is a faithful remake with a memorable performance.

Star Cast: Sanya Malhotra, Nishant Dahiya Director: Arati Kadav Mrs Movie Review Synopsis: MRS is the story of a woman’s struggle after getting married. Richa (Sanya Malhotra) lives with her parents and brother. For an arranged marriage, she meets Diwakar (Nishant Dahiya), a gynaecologist who also runs his own nursing…

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Rhythmic Dance Academy New Beginner Classes in February!

Join Rhythmic Dance Academy’s beginner Kuchipudi classes this February! Expert guidance, cultural enrichment, and stage experience await. Visit rdakc.com.

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Prime Commercial Plot for Sale in Spring Hill, KS

Prime Commercial Plot for Sale in Spring Hill, KS Looking for the perfect location to build a high-traffic travel plaza or commercial venture? A prime 16.06-acre commercial plot is now available at the southeast corner of 183rd Street and US 169 Highway in Spring Hill, Kansas. This site has been…

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New Travel Plaza Coming to Garden City, MO – A Prime Investment Opportunity

New Travel Plaza Coming to Garden City, MO – A Prime Investment Opportunity Garden City, Missouri, is set to welcome a new travel plaza along S State Route Z, offering a strategic stop for travelers and truckers alike. This 12-acre site, approved by the City of Garden City, will feature…

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