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Wild Side: The secondary screwworm fly

As the growing season winds down, insect activity fades as well. After all, many insects associate closely with plants, either as pollinators or as herbivores. But some insects remain active through the fall and into the winter; indeed, for some, winter sees the peak of their activity. During the colder months on Martha’s Vineyard, a [.] The post Wild Side: The secondary screwworm fly appeared first on The Martha’s Vineyard Times.

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Ikkis Trailer: Agastya Nanda stars in a powerful story of courage as India’s youngest Param Vir Chakra awardee Arun Khetarpal

Maddock Films and Dinesh Vijan have finally unveiled the much-awaited trailer of Ikkis, a tribute to Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal India’s youngest Param Vir Chakra recipient. Directed by National Award-winning filmmaker Sriram Raghavan, the film marks the theatrical debut of Agastya Nanda, grandson of Amitabh Bachchan, who steps into the role of the 21-year-old war hero whose courage became immortal. The tagline “Woh Ikkis ka tha, Ikkis ka hi rahega” perfectly captures the essence of the film a salute to the fearless spirit of youth and the selfless bravery that defined a generation. Ikkis brings to life the untold story of Khetarpal’s valour during the 1971 Indo-Pak war, showcasing not only the intensity of battle but also the emotional depth of a young soldier driven by patriotism and conviction. Agastya Nanda, who made his acting debut in Zoya Akhtar’s The Archies on Netflix, takes a bold leap into the world of cinema with this challenging and inspiring role. The trailer has already generated immense buzz online, with fans and industry peers praising Agastya’s commanding screen presence and Sriram Raghavan’s signature storytelling finesse. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Maddock Films (@maddockfilms)Showcasing his support towards his nephew, actor Abhishek Bachchan took to Instagram to repost the trailer and cheer for Agastya. In the past too, the Bachchan family has showcased their solidarity and support towards Nanda when he made his acting debut. Produced under the Maddock Films banner, Ikkis features an ensemble cast that includes Dharmendra, Jaideep Ahlawat, Simar Bhatia, Deepak Dobriyal, Sikandar Kher, Rahul Dev, Vivaan Shah, among others. Ikkis is set to hit theatres this December, promising an emotional and inspiring cinematic experience that celebrates one of India’s most extraordinary young heroes. Also Read: Bollywood’s Diwali blockbuster: Thamma to debut Ikkis trailer, uniting patriotism and horror on the big screen.

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BREAKING: Thamma, Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat and ALL other films to discontinue in Assam cinemas from October 31; to ONLY play Zubeen Garg’s final film, Roi Roi Binale; all set for a HISTORIC opening

Last month, the nation was plunged into grief following the untimely demise of the iconic singer and actor, Zubeen Garg. Now, his final on-screen appearance, Roi Roi Binale, is gearing up for a historic release this Friday, October 31. In an unprecedented tribute, every cinema hall across his home state of Assam will exclusively screen the film, suspending all other releases to honour their beloved legend. A trade source told Bollywood Hungama, “All the theatres in the North-eastern state will discontinue the holdover releases like Thamma, Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat, Kantara: A Legend Chapter 1, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba The Movie: Infinity Castle, Jolly LLB 3 and Regretting You from October 31. New releases like Baahubali: The Epic, Single Salma, The Taj Story, The Black Phone 2, Bugonia, Good Boy etc. will not be screened in any cinema of Assam. Each and every theatre in that state will only play Roi Roi Binale.”The advance booking for Roi Roi Binale has commenced and by Wednesday, almost all shows are sold out or nearly sold out. Shows begin as early as 6: 00 am in Assam’s capital, Guwahati. But in Tezpur, shows commence even before 6: 00 am. While SVF Cinemas in Tezpur will play the first show at 5: 45 am, Imp Cinemas’ first show is at 5: 20 am. TNZ Cinemas will play the first ever show in the whole of India at 5: 00 am. Outside of Assam, too, the response to the advance booking of Roi Roi Binale has been extraordinary. Even in places like Ahmedabad and Jaipur, its shows are fast-filling. The trade source further said, “The ticket sales of Roi Roi Binale in Assam is historic. Almost all shows over the weekend are full and shows of the weekdays are also filling fast. It seems like the film will break every record of all the films in the Assam circuit.”In Roi Roi Binale, Zubeen Garg plays a blind artist and it also stars Mousumi Alifa, Joy Kashyap, Achurjya Borpatra and others. The film is written by Zubeen Garg, and he was also one of its producers along with his wife, Garima Saikia Garg, and Shyamantak Gautam. Also Read: Ayushmann Khurrana on Thamma’s commercial success: “To see people enjoy and endorse my kind of cinema feels incredible”.

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FIFA & DAZN Team To Relaunch Global Soccer Streamer

With the FIFA World Cup 2026 right around the corner, soccer’s governing body has teamed with streamer DAZN to relaunch FIFA+, the streaming service that first debuted back in 2022. FIFA and DAZN are calling the new-look FIFA+ the ‘Global Home of Football,’ offering live and on-demand top-tier leagues, highlights and exclusive behind-the-scenes access from [.].