Military service by BTS back as S. Korean poll campaign issue

Military service by BTS back as S. Korean poll campaign issue

Lee Jae-myung, presidential candidate of South Korea's ruling Liberal Democratic Party, again voiced his scepticism on Thursday over whether to grant special favours to K-pop superstar band BTS for mandatory military service by its members. Jan 21, 2022
Oscar

'Jai Bhim', 'Marakkar' make it to Oscars 'submission list'

Two Indian films -- 'Jai Bhim' starring Suriya and Lijomol Jose and Malayalam period drama 'Marakkar: Arabikadalinte Simham' with Mohanlal playing the titular character -- are on the list of 276 movies eligible for this year's Academy Awards. Jan 21, 2022