Sohail Khan's latest Instagram post is pure family goals. The actor shared a family picture to wish fans on Eid-ul-Fitr.
The frame was lit with the Khan brothers – Salman, Sohail and Arbaaz – along with their sisters, Alvira Khan Agnihotri and Arpita Khan. Also joining the fam-jam were Alvira's husband, Atul Agnihotri and their son, Ayaan.
And of course, Arbaaz's son, Arhaan Khan, along with Sohail's kids, Nirvaan and Yohan, and Arpita's little one, Ahil, completed the happy picture.
Dressed in cool and casual outfits, the family looked super happy on the festive occasion.
“Eid Mubarak to everybody from everyone of us,” wrote Sohail Khan in his caption.
The Khan family never misses a chance to shower love on each other. In February, Arbaaz Khan's son, Arhaan, dropped an episode of his podcast Dumb Biryani on YouTube. The video featured none other than his uncle, Salman Khan.
During their casual chat, Salman shared some fun childhood memories and revealed that he and his brothers had their fair share of fights growing up.
The actor mentioned that while he and Sohail would patch things up by the next day, Arbaaz always took the longest to cool down.
Talking about their bond, Salman Khan said, “Arbaaz, me and Sohail – we have all grown up together. Sohail is 50-something. I am 58. Your father (Arbaaz Khan) is 57. Growing up we have had a fair share of fights. But the thing was that we (Salman and Sohail) would sort it out the next day. Your father takes the longest time.”
Meanwhile, on the work front, Salman Khan's latest film Sikandar is currently running in theatres. Directed by AR Murugadoss, the action-packed film features Rashmika Mandanna as the female lead. The cast also includes Kajal Aggarwal, Sathyaraj and Sharman Joshi.
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Salman Khan has made a grand comeback with his Eid release Sikandar. The film released on Sunday (March 30) in theatres. On its first Monday of release, which coincided with Eid, the film minted Rs 29 crore for all languages. The film raked in Rs 26 crore on its opening day, taking the total to Rs 55 crore at the domestic box office.
As per Sacnilk, the film registered footfalls of 26.70 percent in afternoon shows, followed by 30.18 % in evening shows and 33.12% in night shows. Sikandar had an overall 24.60% Hindi occupancy on Monday, as per Sacnilk.
Salman Khan's Eid release opened to average reviews. Film critic Saibal Chatterjee gave the film two out of 5 stars and wrote, "The bloated actioner, which alternates between Rajkot and Mumbai, also aspires to be Salman Khan's version of Jawan. It opens too many fronts for its own good and ends up fluffing its lines.
"Little of what Sikandar cobbles together - the story and screenplay are both by the director - achieves any degree of coherence. It's way too dependent on wild yet unimaginative contrivances that strain credulity."
Sikandar marked Salman Khan and Rashmika Mandanna's first collaboration on screen. The film also marked Salman Khan's first work with A.R. Murugadoss who previously directed Aamir Khan in the 2008 blockbuster Ghajini.
Apart from Salman and Rashmika, the film features Kajal Aggarwal, Sathyaraj and Sharman Joshi in key roles.
The movie has been bankrolled by Sajid Nadiadwala's Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment. The film surpassed Salman Khan's last Eid release Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan, which had minted Rs 15 crore on its opening day. But Sikandar couldn't beat the opening collections of Tiger Zinda Hai.
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In a world where streaming platforms churn out content at a dizzying pace, occasionally a series emerges that invites viewers to slow down, to savour each moment like the sweet-tart flesh of a perfectly ripened tangerine.
When Life Gives You Tangerines, Netflix's chart-topping K-drama starring IU and Park Bo-Gum, is precisely this kind of rare treasure - a story that unfolds with the deliberate patience of seasons changing on Jeju Island, where much of this multigenerational saga takes place.
Set against the backdrop of South Korea's rapid modernisation, When Life Gives You Tangerines chronicles the six-decade love story of Oh Ae-sun (IU) and Yang Gwan-sik (Park Bo-Gum), childhood companions whose relationship deepens into an enduring partnership that withstands poverty, loss and the relentless passage of time.
Beginning in the 1960s, Jeju Island, we meet young Ae-sun, a precocious and book-loving girl whose brilliant mind yearns for opportunities beyond what her circumstances allow. As her mother, a haenyeo (female diver), poignantly observes, "It's better to be born a cow than a woman in Jeju" - a statement that frames the steep climb ahead for our protagonist.
IU (Lee Ji-eun) delivers a career-defining performance as the young adult Ae-sun, imbuing her character with fierce determination and vulnerability in equal measure. Her portrayal feels stripped of artifice - raw, unpolished and profoundly authentic.
Opposite her, Park Bo Gum's Gwan-sik emerges as the quintessential green flag in a relationship, a man whose steadfast devotion manifests not through grand gestures but through consistent acts of care and sacrifice. He puts her shoes on, sells her cabbages at the market and stands as an unwavering presence through life's harshest seasons.
Their chemistry transcends typical romantic tropes. Where other dramas might rely on declarations of love or dramatic confessions, When Life Gives You Tangerines finds its emotional resonance in the spaces between words - a lingering glance, a protective gesture, the quiet way Gwan-sik makes room for Ae-sun's dreams even when circumstances conspire against them.
When their long-awaited first kiss finally arrives against a backdrop of golden canola fields, it carries the weight of years of unspoken longing.
Director Kim Won-seok (previously acclaimed for Signal and My Mister) demonstrates masterful restraint, allowing scenes to breathe and emotions to simmer. The cinematography captures Jeju Island's rugged beauty with a painterly eye - from the bobbing helmets of haenyeo divers resembling constellations in the sea to the radiant glow of twilight conversations that change the course of lives.
Each frame feels meticulously composed, transforming even ordinary domestic moments into visual poetry.
The English title, "When Life Gives You Tangerines, cleverly adapts the familiar "when life gives you lemons" adage, substituting tangerines as a nod to Jeju's famous crop (the island produces nearly all of South Korea's tangerines).
This metaphor of making something sweet from life's bitter circumstances runs throughout the narrative. However, the original Korean title, roughly translated as "you have worked hard" or "thank you for your hard work" in Jeju dialect, carries even deeper significance, acknowledging the labour - physical and emotional - that sustains relationships across decades.
As the narrative progresses, the series expands its focus to include the next generation, particularly Ae-sun and Gwan-sik's daughter, Geum-myeong. Her journey provides a counterpoint to her parents' lives, illustrating both how much has changed in Korean society and what remains immutable about human relationships.
The show thoughtfully subverts the "one true love" trope through her romantic path, suggesting that compatibility and mutual respect ultimately matter more than first love's intoxicating rush.
While the pacing may challenge viewers accustomed to more plot-driven narratives, patience is rewarded with profound emotional payoffs. When Life Gives You Tangerines defies easy categorization - it's not strictly a romance, a historical drama, or a family saga, but rather a meditation on time's passage and love's ability to endure through changing circumstances.
Moon So-ri and Park Hae-joon, who portray Ae-sun and Gwan-sik in their later years, seamlessly continue the emotional journey established by their younger counterparts. The transition between different actors playing the same characters across time periods feels organic rather than disruptive.
In its final moments, as an aged Ae-sun reflects on her life's journey, the series delivers its most poignant truth: that aging changes only our outward appearance while our inner selves remain constant - still capable of joy, sorrow and profound connection. Like the tangerines that give the series its English name, When Life Gives You Tangerines offers an experience both sweet and tart, a reminder that life's most meaningful moments often arrive without fanfare, nestled within the quiet rhythms of ordinary days.
For viewers seeking a K-drama experience beyond the high-concept premises of global hits like Squid Game or All of Us Are Dead, When Life Gives You Tangerines offers a more intimate but equally compelling alternative.
It's a series that understands that everyday struggles often demand more courage than extraordinary circumstances, and that choosing to remain by someone's side day after day constitutes its own kind of heroism.
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The Poco M7 Pro was launched in India in December as a mid-range budget offering and we got to try it out recently. It's astonishing how much value modern smartphones offer at accessible price points, especially under Rs. 15,000, which is the cost of the base variant of this new Poco model. For that money, you get a large AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, a 5,110mAh battery, a capable mid-range chipset, and a dual rear camera setup with a 50-megapixel primary sensor.
Poco is highly competitive in the budget and mid-range segment while launching standout higher mid-range phones like the Poco X7 Pro. On paper, the M7 Pro also seems to be an excellent value for money, but how does it hold up in real-world usage? Read on to find out.
You get a 45W charger in the box alongside a case and the usual paperwork
The base variant is priced at Rs. 14,999 and has 6GB RAM and 128GB storage. Meanwhile, the 8GB RAM and 256GB storage option will set you back by Rs. 16,999.
Poco M7 Pro Design
Poco M7 Pro has three colour options – Lavender Frost, Lunar Dust, and Olive Twilight. We received the Lunar Dust variant (8GB RAM + 256GB storage) for review, which will surely catch your eye. The phone features a dual-tone design on the rear panel with a moon dust/sandwave pattern covering one-half of the back. The other half has a matte finish. The combination is unique and, paired with the square camera module, gives the phone a premium look and feel.
The phone gets a dual-speaker setup
There's Poco branding on the camera module and a 5G logo at the bottom. The camera module doesn't stick out too much and has curved edges, which is nice. The rear panel and the frame, which also has a matte finish, are all plastic.
It has an IP64 rating
The phone weighs 190 grams, is decently light, and is only 7.99mm thick. It also gets an IP64 rating, which is an improvement over the M6 Pro's IP52. The volume rocker and power button are placed on the right side. You get a USB Type-C port, microphone, loudspeaker, and the SIM tray slot at the bottom. The top of the phone features a 3.5mm headphone jack, a microphone, another speaker, and an IR blaster.
The phone features a 3.5mm headphone jack as well as an IR blaster
Moving over to the front, there's a 6.67-inch AMOLED display with thin bezels on the sides and a slightly thicker bezel on the bottom. Poco claims the phone offers a 92 percent screen-to-body ratio.
The bezels on the display are minimal
The display offers 2,100 nits of peak brightness, 120Hz refresh rate, and full-HD+ resolution. Poco has used Gorilla Glass 5 for protection.
Poco M7 Pro Performance
Poco M7 Pro's display is good for viewing content and playing games. You get three colour profiles to choose from and support for Dolby Vision and HDR10+. The phone also lets you switch between 60Hz or 120Hz refresh rate or stick to the default adaptive mode. The 2,100 nits of peak brightness translates to excellent indoor brightness, ensuring that you can read the screen even under direct sunlight.
The display offers 2,100nits of peak brightness
The phone runs Android 14 with Xiaomi's HyperOS skin on top, and there's a boatload of pre-installed apps and bloatware. Most of these apps can be uninstalled. Poco promises 2 years of OS updates, which means that the phone will not get any OS updates post-Android 16. Luckily, the phone is said to get four years of security updates. UI animations, scrolling, and software navigation were smooth throughout the review. I never faced any major lag when it came to regular usage.
You get Android 14-based HyperOS out of the box
In terms of performance, the phone performed quite well in daily usage. The Poco M7 Pro is equipped with the MediaTek Dimensity 7025 Ultra chipset, paired with up to 8GB RAM and 256GB UFS 2.2 storage. This isn't a particularly strong chipset, but it does just fine with all kinds of day-to-day tasks and even gaming. I ran some benchmarks on the phone, and you can see the results below.
Benchmarks
Poco M7 Pro
Motorola G64
Geekbench Single
942
1,012
Geekbench Multi
2,235
2,403
PCMark Work 3.0
10,661
13,920
AnTuTu v10
4,77,196
4,94,364
GFXB T-rex
57
70
GFXB Manhattan 3.1
29
33
GFXB Car Chase
16
18
3DM Slingshot Extreme OpenGL
2,435
2,590
3DM Slingshot
3,261
3,379
3DM Wild Life
Not supported
Not supported
3DM Wild Life Unlimited
Not supported
Not supported
The phone also did well when it came to gaming. I ran BGMI and Asphalt 9 on the phone, and both ran fine without any issues in the medium settings. The touch response was also fine, and there was nothing to complain about.
You get a dual speaker setup on the M7 Pro, and the sound quality is decent. The phone gets loud, and there's no crackling at high volumes, but it does lack punchiness. The call quality was good, and I did not face any random call drops. The microphone and earpiece output were also sound.
The phone features a 20-megapixel selfie camera placed inside a hole-punch cutout
Moving on to the cameras, Poco has included a 50-megapixel Sony LYT-600 sensor at the back with OIS and an f/1.7 aperture. There's a secondary 2-megapixel depth sensor and a 20-megapixel selfie camera up front. The photo quality of the primary rear camera is quite good in daylight conditions. There's good detail, natural colours, dynamic range, and white balance. It performed decently well in low-light conditions and managed to preserve some details but with higher noise.
Top to bottom: Samples from Main rear camera (2), 2x zoom (2) [Tap to expand]
The 2x zoom and portrait shots were decent, with mostly accurate skin tones and edge detection. Selfies were good, with plenty of details and natural skin tones, but only in daylight conditions. Low light performance is not bad and usable when there's enough light.
Lowlight samples: Top (primary camera), bottom (2x zoom) [Tap to expand]
As for the video, the phone offers 1080p 30fps support from the main rear as well as the front camera. Video performance from the rear camera is decent, with good details and colours. However, stabilisation isn't great when there's heavy movement or fast panning. The front camera also does an okay job in daylight conditions.
Selfies come out well in daylight conditions
Now, let's talk about battery life and charging. The Poco M7 Pro packs a 5,100mAh battery, which supports 45W fast charging. You also get the charger in the box. In our HD video loop test, the phone managed to last for about 18 hours. Meanwhile, a full charge took about 1 hour and 10 minutes.
Poco M7 Pro Verdict
The Poco M7 Pro, for the money, is good value. It offers several upgrades over its predecessor and is a capable performer. The large AMOLED display with 120Hz refresh rate, good primary rear camera, and decent performance make it a top contender among other phones in the segment. The software and lowlight camera performance are probably the most annoying things about the phone. Otherwise, this is a solid budget mid-range smartphone.
As for alternatives, you could go for the Motorola G64 (Review), which offers slightly better performance and better software. There's also the iQOO Z9x (Review), which offers better performance or the Redmi Note 14 5G, which offers mostly similar specifications with a 108-megapixel main rear camera and an ultrawide sensor. However, the latter is also slightly more expensive.
Actor Richard Chamberlain, who was best known for his role in the 1960s TV show Dr Kildare, hit miniseries Shogun and The Thorn Birds, has died at the age of 90, his publicist, Harlan Boll, confirmed the news to Variety.
Chamberlain died on March 29 in Waimanalo, Hawai'i, due to complications after a stroke.
Martin Rabbett, Chamberlain's longtime partner, shared a statement as per Variety.
"Our beloved Richard is with the angels now. He is free and soaring to those loved ones before us. How blessed we were to have known such an amazing and loving soul. Love never dies. And our love is under his wings, lifting him to his next great adventure," read the statement.
Chamberlain became popular for his role in 'Dr. Kildare', where he played a young doctor. The show made him a household name. He later starred in major TV miniseries like The Thorn Birds and Shogun, which were both huge successes.
The actor also acted in films including 'The Three Musketeers', 'Petulia', 'The Music Lovers', and 'The Last Wave'. More recently, he appeared in David Lynch's Twin Peaks revival as Bill Kennedy.
Chamberlain made his film debut in Secret of the Purple Reef in 1960. His first big Hollywood movie was A Thunder of Drums. After a failed TV series project, he landed a role in Dr. Kildare, which changed his life.
His last appearance was in the 2018 horror film Nightmare Cinema, where he played Dr. Mirari.
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Ram Charan turned 40 on March 27, and the celebrations were nothing short of grand. On Saturday, the actor's wife, Upasana Kamineni Konidela, treated fans to a photo dump on Instagram.
The biggest highlight? The presence of South cinema legends Nagarjuna and Chiranjeevi (Ram Charan's father). The album kicked off with a beautiful family portrait – Ram Charan posing with Upasana. The birthday boy's sister Sreeja Konidela and their parents Chiranjeevi and Surekha Konidela were also seen in the image.
Another frame showed Ram Charan standing next to Chiranjeevi and Nagarjuna. The rest of the snaps captured heartwarming moments from laughter-filled gatherings.
While all the pictures screamed happiness, Ram Charan's baby daughter, Klin Kaara, was MIA from the frame.
In her caption, Upasana Kamineni Konidel wrote, "March 27th – Forever grateful. Thank u all for making it so special."
On his birthday, Ram Charan surprised fans by unveiling the first-look posters of his film Peddi (RC16).
Directed by National Award-winning filmmaker Buchi Babu Sana, the film features Janhvi Kapoor as the female lead.
The first poster presented Ram Charan in a never-seen-before avatar, looking almost unrecognizable with long hair and a rugged beard. His intense gaze, paired with a lit cigar, exuded a raw and rebellious aura.
The second poster showcased Ram Charan gripping a worn-out cricket bat. He was standing tall in a village stadium illuminated by floodlights. His fierce expression and powerful stance suggested an action-packed narrative.
“A fight for identity. RC16 is Peddi. A Buchi Babu Sana film. An AR Rahman musical,” read the text attached to the post.
Mohanlal'sL2: Empuraan is shining at the box office. On Day 3, the Prithviraj Sukumaran directorial raked in ₹13.5 crore, according to Sacnilk. The film recorded an impressive 54.24% Malayalam occupancy on its first Saturday. So far, L2: Empuraan has amassed a total of ₹46 crore.
L2: Empuraan is the sequel to Lucifer, which hit screens in 2019. To reach a wider audience, the film has been released in multiple languages, including Malayalam, Kannada, Tamil, Telugu and Hindi.
Released on March 27, L2: Empuraan features Mohanlal reprising his role as Khureshi Ab'raam. Prithviraj Sukumaran, Pranav Mohanlal, Manju Warrier, Abhimanyu Singh and Tovino Thomas are also seen playing pivotal roles in the movie.
On the opening day of L2: Empuraan, Bollywood trade analyst Taran Adarsh shared a note on how the film can be a “game-changer for the #Malayalam film industry.”
In an X (formerly Twitter) post, he wrote, “'EMPURAAN' TAKES A HISTORIC START ACROSS KERALA... The highly anticipated biggie, #L2E: #Empuraan, has taken a record-breaking start across #Kerala... #Thiruvananthapuram, #Kochi, #Kozhikode, #Kottayam, #Thrissur, #Palakkad – theatres are witnessing packed shows, signalling an earth-shattering opening.”
Taran Adarsh added, “#Empuraan is on track to rewrite opening-day records... If this momentum continues, it could very well be a game-changer for the #Malayalam film industry!”
In an NDTV review, film critic Saibal Chatterjee gave L2: Empuraan 2.5 out of 5 stars. He wrote, “The film is more guts than glory, more flash than fullness. Yet in terms of its technical attributes it cannot be faulted with the exception of some of the visual effects that are rather rudimentary for a movie of this scale and ambition.”
L2: Empuraan has been bankrolled by Antony Perumbavoor, Gokulam Gopalan and Subaskaran under the banners of Aashirvad Cinemas, Sree Gokulam Movies, and Lyca Productions.
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Asus Gaming V16 is part of a new lineup from the Taiwanese manufacturer made for those who want a decent gaming laptop on a budget. The Gaming V16 features a slim and understated design. The laptop weighs under 2kg, making it portable enough to take around in your backpack. It is equipped with the latest Intel Core CPU and a discrete Nvidia GeForce RTX 4050 GPU that is powerful enough to run most games.
The laptop has a starting price of Rs. 82,990 for the base variant, which gets the Intel Core 5 210H CPU. Meanwhile, the Intel Core 7 240H processor variant is priced at Rs. 92,990. Both variants get 16GB RAM, 512GB storage, and Nvidia GeForce RTX 4050 laptop GPU with 6GB video RAM. Is the Asus Gaming V16 a good option for budget gamers? Read on to find out.
Asus Gaming V16 Design: Simple
Dimensions - 35.70 x 25.07 x 1.80 ~ 2.20 cm
Weight - 1.95kg
Colours - Black
Asus has kept the design of the Gaming V16 very simple. There aren't any RGB lights or fancy logos suggesting that it's a gaming laptop. The lid has a matte finish, is prone to fingerprints, and features an Asus logo.
The bottom houses dual speakers
Owing to the plastic build, you'll find that the lid and the bottom cover flex a bit, but everything is assured to be durable. According to Asus, the laptop even meets the MIL-STD 810H military standards and has passed several tests. The hinge also feels like it won't give up on you and lets you open the lid with one hand.
There's a single USB Type-A 3.2 port on the right side
You'll find a textured finish on the sides and bottom of the laptop, which keeps the fingerprints away. The bottom also houses the dual speakers, large rubber feet, and cutouts for the fan.
The left houses most of the ports
As for connectivity, the Gaming V16 offers an HDMI 2.1 port, a USB Type-A 3.2 port, a USB Type-C 3.2, and a 3.5mm audio jack on the left side, along with a proprietary power connector. The right side of the laptop features another USB Type-A 3.2 port.
The laptop features large exhaust ports at the back
The laptop doesn't get a LAN port, which is something gamers may find discouraging.
Asus Gaming V16 Display: Good enough
Size and type - 16-inch FHD+ IPS panel
Refresh rate - 144Hz
Brightness - 300 nits
The 16-inch IPS display on the laptop offers a 16:10 aspect ratio with a 1920 x 1200p resolution. The display has an anti-glare coating and a screen-to-body ratio of 89 percent. It also offers a 144Hz refresh rate, which is excellent when gaming. The 16:10 aspect ratio is also good when working or browsing the web.
The display gets an anti-glare coating
Brightness is alright indoors, but I'd recommend not using the laptop outdoors as the 300 nits is barely enough. The display also features muted colours, and while that's okay for watching content and playing games, it's not great for video or photo editing. You can improve colour reproduction slightly by choosing a different profile, which is available in the MyAsus software.
Asus Gaming V16 Keyboard, Touchpad, speakers, and webcam
Keyboard - Full-size keyboard with Numpad, Single colour backlight
Touchpad - Large size, multi-touch with smart gesture support
Speakers - Dual drivers with Dirac tuning
Webcam - 1080p FHD with privacy shutter
Asus equips the Gaming V16 with a full-sized keyboard, complete with a numeric keypad and a full-function row. The keyboard features what Asus calls a "Turbo Blue" backlight, which is both adjustable and sufficiently bright for nighttime use. While I personally liked the blue backlighting, it may not appeal to everyone. Asus should've at least offered the ability to change colours since most competitors do.
The laptop gets a full-size keyboard with numpad
Additionally, the arrow keys and W, A, S, and D keys have translucent caps, allowing more of the blue light to shine through. The keyboard is nice to type on, has good spacing, and offers 1.7mm of travel.
The large touchpad supports Smart Gestures
It's uncommon to see a large touchpad on a gaming laptop, but I'm glad that Asus offers one with the Gaming V16. The large ErgoSense touchpad supports multi-touch gestures but also offers Smart gestures that let you adjust brightness, volume, and more. While it doesn't have a glass coating, the surface is smooth and also features a hydrophobic coating. The clicks are fine, and so is the feedback.
The downward-firing speakers lack bass
You get dual downward-firing speakers on the laptop, and they're decent. The speakers don't get very loud, and there's very little to almost no bass. However, the sound is clear and doesn't crack even at full volume. When gaming or watching movies, it's better to use headphones.
The laptop offers a privacy shutter for the webcam
The webcam on the laptop is also nothing to brag about. It's the usual 1080p camera found in most Windows laptops and does the job. The image is grainy in most lighting conditions. Asus offers a physical privacy shutter, which is nice.
Asus Gaming V16 Software: Basic
OS - Windows 11 Home
Additional software - MyAsus, ScreenXpert 3.0
The laptop runs Windows 11 Home and has some Asus tools, such as MyAsus and ScreenXpert 3.0. A Copilot key is available on the keyboard, which you can use to access the AI chatbot.
You get access to Microsoft's Copilot chatbot on the laptop
The MyAsus app lets you customise the laptop to your liking. You can check for hardware problems, troubleshoot, check battery health, change performance/fan profiles, and adjust the display colour. Unfortunately, there are no AI tools such as Microsoft Studio Effects.
Asus Gaming V16 Performance: Mid-range
CPU - Up to Intel Core 7 240H
RAM - 16GB DDR5
Storage - 512 GB PCIe 4.0 SSD storage
GPU - Nvidia GeForce RTX 4050 6GB VRAM (70W TDP)
Coming to the performance, the Gaming V16 unit we got for review was equipped with the Intel Core 5 210H processor. There's also a variant with the Intel Core 7 240H chipset. However, the RAM and storage are capped at 16GB of DDR5 and 512GB PCIe 4.0. They're both expandable, though and while 16GB RAM is good enough to run most tasks, it's best to upgrade the storage as 512GB will run out in no time if you like to install and play a lot of games.
The GeForce RTX 4050 GPU has a max TDP of 70W
The laptop performs well without much lag when used regularly. However, I did notice some hiccups when running benchmark tools. Talking about benchmarks, I ran a couple of them and below are the results.
Benchmarks
Asus Gaming V16
Geekbench Single
2,413
Geekbench Multi
9,349
PCMark 10
6,801
Geekbench AI CPU (ONNX)
3,631 (Quantized)
Geekbench AI DirectML (ONNX)
9,618 (Quantized)
3DMark Steel Nomad
1,557
3DMark Time Spy
7,445
The Asus Gaming V16 performed quite well in the benchmarks, especially when it comes to GPU scores. The GeForce RTX 4050 GPU on the laptop is topped at 70W TDP, which is not the most amount of power, which shows in demanding games. I played the new Indiana Jones and the Great Circle on the laptop, and even with DLSS enabled and graphics set to low/medium, the game only delivered about 30 to 40 fps. However, less demanding titles such as Forza Horizon 4 did perform better on the laptop, delivering over 70 fps.
In terms of heat management, the laptop did a decent job. The dual fans helped to keep most of the heat away from me, but the top part of the keyboard did get hot when playing games and running benchmarks.
Asus Gaming V16 Battery: Impressive
Capacity - 63Wh
Charger - 150W AC adapter
While the performance didn't impress, the battery life did. The Intel Core 5 210H chipset is an efficient one, and coupled with the 63Wh battery, you can expect the laptop to last anywhere between 6 to 7 hours and even longer if you just use it for web browsing. That's not something you'd expect from a gaming laptop.
The laptop comes with a 150W charger
Asus bundles a chunky 150W charger with the laptop that can fully charge the laptop in under 2 hours. You can also charge the laptop using the USB Type-C port, but it's not as fast.
Asus Gaming V16 Verdict
The Asus Gaming V16 is a good buy for those venturing into the world of gaming, but not if you're a seasoned gamer. If you're on a budget and don't do a lot of gaming, this might be a good option. It's got a portable design with a decent build, a 16-inch high refresh rate display, a good keyboard, and excellent battery life. And, for those short gaming sessions between study or work, you've got the GeForce RTX 4050 GPU. At a starting price of Rs. 82,990, the Gaming V16 should certainly be on your list of budget gaming laptops.
Kesari 2 is one of the most anticipated films of the year, and fans' excitement has reached new heights ever since the release of its teaser.
On Friday, the makers unveiled the first-look motion posters of Ananya Panday and R Madhavan.
In the video, Ananya portrays a confident lawyer, delivering a powerful voiceover: "Uss din Jallianwala Bagh me jo hua uska sach puri duniya ko pata chalna chahiye" (What happened that day at Jallianwala Bagh, the truth must be told to everyone).
The caption read, "Embraced by compassion, fueled by justice. Introducing Ananya Panday as Dilreet Gill in Kesari - Chapter 2. In cinemas worldwide, April 18."
R Madhavan's character, Neville Mckinley, is introduced with the caption, "Sharp, fearless, undeniable... but playing for the other side! Introducing R. Madhavan as Neville Mckinley in Kesari Chapter 2."
Kesari Chapter 2 will delve into the untold story of the Jallianwala Bagh massacre. The first film, released in 2019, focused on the events leading up to the Battle of Saragarhi, where 21 Sikh soldiers of the British Indian Army's 36th Sikh Regiment fought against 10,000 Afridi and Orakzai Pashtun tribesmen in 1897. Parineeti Chopra played a crucial role in the first chapter.
Akshay Kumar returns as the lead star, playing the legendary advocate C. Sankaran Nair in this highly anticipated sequel, which is set to hit theatres on April 18.
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Sussanne Khan shared a series of lovely images on son Hrehaan's 19th birthday. The carousel post features Hrehaan's childhood pictures, his famjam with parents and friends. Sussanne also shared a picture featuring ex-husband Hrithik Roshan. The picture shows Hrithik and Hrehaan happily posing for the camera while Sussanne adorably looking at her ex-husband.
Sussanne Khan wrote in the caption, "Happppy Happppiestttttt birthday my Raystar... the minute you came into my life you empowered me to be my strongest self.. you are my WORLD... your soul your heart your mind... is the most resilient strong soul and your journey towards all that you do will light up everything and everyone around you.. that is your super power...I love you my SonShine... you are the Best friend that I have.. my truth mirror n I am so so proud to be your mama... love you beyond words and expression... "
Earlier, this month Hrithik Roshan showed up at Sussanne Khan's new store launch in Hyderabad to support her. A paparazzo shared a picture from the starry launch. Hrithik Roshan, Sussanne Khan, Arslan Goni and Hridaan pose for an adorable frame. Hrithik Roshan can be seen resting his hands over Arslan's shoulder.
Hrithik Roshan and Sussanne Khan got married in 2000. They called it quits in 2014. They continue to co-parent sons Hrehaan and Hridaan and remain best friends.
Hrithik Roshan is currently in a relationship with Saba Azad while Sussanne Khan is dating Arslan Goni.
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Samantha Ruth Prabhu loves to travel and her latest Instagram entry is from Featherdale Sydney Wildlife Park. Samantha gave a tour of the park and also shared lovely images of her interaction with local wildlife. In the pictures, Samantha can be seen enjoying the scenic beauty of a mountain. In another click, she can be seen posing happily for the camera.
What stood out in these images is Samantha's reply to a fan who had asked her about the photographer. A fan wrote, "Who took the pictures?" Samantha replied, "Naomi" who happens to be her guide during the trip.
Sharing the pictures, Samantha wrote, "Nature, animals, and good vibes!From feeding kangaroos to spotting sleepy koalas, it was such a lovely time! Major shoutout to the team at @featherdalewildlifepark for all the amazing rehab work they do for Aussie wildlife."
Samantha Ruth Prabhu is rumoured to be dating director Raj Nidimoru. Neither Samantha nor Raj have denied or accepted the rumours of their relationship till date.
Rumours of Samantha and Raj Nidimoru's dating began when Samantha Ruth Prabhu shared several photos from the World Pickleball League match on her Instagram account (Februray 1). For the unversed, Samantha owns the pickleball team Chennai Super Champs.
In one click, Samantha can be seen holding hands of Raj Nidimoru, adding fuel to the rumours of their dating.
Samantha was earlier married to Naga Chaitanya. They announced their divorce in 2021. Naga Chaitanya and Sobhita Dhulipala got married on December 4 last year in a traditional Telugu ceremony. Naga Chaitanya's wedding put the limelight back on his relationship and wedding to Samantha. Their private lives came under intense public scrutiny on and off social media.
On the work front, Samantha Ruth Prabhu was last seen in the Amazon Prime Original Citadel: Honey Bunny alongside Varun Dhawan.
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