Kalki 2898 AD came, saw and absolutely conquered the box office. The sci-fi film, directed by Nag Ashwin, collected Rs 95 crore net at the Indian box office on the day of its release, reported Sacnilk. Sharing the first day box office collection and occupancy, the Sacnilk report stated, "Kalki 2898 AD earned around 95.00 Cr India net on its first day for all languages." Speaking of the release day worldwide collection, the film managed to garner a whopping Rs 180 crore. The film released in Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, Kannada and Malayalam and Kalki 2898 AD had an overall 85.15% Telugu Occupancy on Thursday, Sacnilk reported.
The film has been directed by Nag Ashwin and it has been produced by Vyjayanthi Movies. Kalki 2898 AD stars Prabhas, Deepika Padukone, Amitabh Bachchan, Disha Patani, and Kamal Haasan.
In his review for NDTV, film critic Saibal Chatterjee gave the film 2.5 stars out of 5 and he wrote, "On the acting front, Prabhas leads the way and not only because the film revolves around him. His strong presence serves as a counterpoint to Amitabh Bachchan's towering Ashwatthama - the deathless warrior is an eight-footer. The latter's voice is, as always, an integral part of the character. Deepika Padukone, playing one of the central figures, is splendid as the pregnant woman on the run. Saswata Chatterjee, as the bad guy who shoots lethal laser rays from his fist, has his moments in a film that often lets spectacle overwhelm everything else that it is trying to convey about mankind and the dangers it faces due to its own profligate ways."
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It's not Mother's day but who needs an occasion to post a picture with one's mother? Sara Ali Khan and Ibrahim Ali Khan shared a joint post which features a perfect famjam photo. In the picture, Ibrahim can be seen clicking a selfie with mother Amrita Singh and sister Sara by his side. In the picture, the trio can be seen smiling. Sara simply shared emojis in the caption. Sara didn't disclose the location either. The picture received love from the Internet. A fan wrote, "Beautiful family." Another fan wrote, "Carbon copies of your mom and dad." Another caption read, "Sweet family." Take a look:
A few days ago, Sara Ali Khan shared pictures from her New York travel diaries. In the carousel post, Sara can be seen posing against a graffiti. She can be seen posing on the streets of New York. Sharing the pictures, Sara Ali Khan wrote, "Soul Celebration soulsisters partnerincrime nyc forever 10 years later." Sara's aunt Saba Ali Khan Pataudi wrote in the comments section, "Have a safe trip." Take a look:
On Father's Day, Sara shared goofy pictures with Dad Saif Ali Khan. She wrote in the caption, "Sometimes a parent, sometimes a partner in crime. Twinning in black or under the sunshine. Friend, philosopher & guide- Abba you'll always be mine." Take a look:
Sara recently starred in Ae Watan Mere Watan and Murder Mubarak. Her line-up of films also includes Metro... In Dino. Last year, the actress starred in Zara Hatke Zara Bachke. Sara Ali Khan also had a cameo appearance in Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani song Heart Throb. Ibrahim Ali Khan was one of the assistant directors on Karan Johar's Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani.
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Namrata Shirodkar shared a series of photos with her children from London. In the first picture, she is joined by daughter Sitara and a friend. Namrata shared a selfie of herself. Moreover, she shared a picture with Twinkle Khanna. In the selfie, Twinkle Khanna, Namrata Shirodkar and their group of friends can be spotted. ICYDK, Twinkle Khanna spends a great amount of time in London for her academic pursuits. Sharing the pictures, Namrata Shirodkar wrote, "A little bit of London magic!" Take a look:
A few days ago, Namrata shared a bunch of pictures from her son Gautam's debut stage performance in a London theatre. Namrata was joined by husband Mahesh Babu, son Gautam and daughter Sitara. Sharing the pictures, Namrata Shirodkar wrote, "Such a special evening. so so proud of @gautamghattamaneni his first theatre stage performance all the way in London .. and what a show it was .. loved it !! And loved you more my son. All kids should attend this little summer programme with @joyofdrama ' to explore ur inner self !! A Funtastic evening with special friends and family .. happy and grateful." Take a look:
Last month, Mahesh Babu, Namrata and their daughter Sitara Ghattamaneni were present at the convocation ceremony of Gautam in New York and they shared inside pictures from the event. They wrote special notes for Gautam to celebrate his academic feat. Mahesh Babu shared an adorable picture in which he can be seen dressed in a t-shirt and jeans. Gautam can be seen wearing convocation robe and sash. Mahesh Babu wrote in the caption, "My heart bursts with pride! Congratulations on your graduation, son! This next chapter is yours to write, and I know you'll shine brighter than ever. Keep chasing your dreams, and remember, you're always loved! I am a proud father today @gautamghattamaneni." Take a look:
Namrata Shirodkar and Mahesh Babu have been married since 2005. They welcomed their son Gautam Ghattamaneni in 2006 and daughter Sitara Ghattamaneni in 2012.
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CMF Phone 1 will feature a Super AMOLED display with support for HDR and a high refresh rate, the company confirmed via a social media post on Wednesday. The handset is scheduled to launch during Nothing's next Community Update on July 8 and will be the first-ever mobile device from CMF – the company's sub-brand. Ahead of its launch, CMF said that it will reveal one component of the smartphone every day leading up to the launch day, starting with the display specifications.
CMF Phone 1 display
In a post on X (formerly Twitter), the official CMF account posted that the CMF Phone 1 will feature a 6.67-inch Super AMOLED display. The screen will have a refresh rate of 120Hz and come with HDR support for “vibrant and lifelike colours”.
Day 1 of revealing CMF Phone 1.
Over the next 9 days we will reveal one component at a time, starting with our impressive 6.67" Super AMOLED display: enjoy smoother scrolling with a 120Hz refresh rate, vibrant and lifelike colours with HDR10+ support, and clear visibility in any… pic.twitter.com/7EXffVEQn9
A short video clip posted on CMF's Instagram page showed a comparison of the Phone 1's display with a traditional LCD panel. The smartphone's screen appears to have deeper blacks without any light bleeding, courtesy of the ability of AMOLED displays to turn off pixels individually. As per the company, it will be equipped with up to 2,000 nits of peak brightness for outdoor visibility.
This announcement is part of the nine-day reveal of each component of the CMF Phone 1. Leading up to the launch, CMF will share details about one component of the handset every day. However, not all of them are expected to have a separate reveal considering that the CMF Phone 1 has over 3,000 components.
In addition to this, the Carl Pei-led startup also announced a giveaway of one handset every day leading up to the launch day.
CMF Phone specifications (expected)
CMF Phone 1 is now confirmed to sport a 6.67-inch AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, corroborating previous leaks. It is tipped be equipped with a 50-megapixel dual camera system at the back and a 50-megapixel selfie shooter on the front, in terms of optics. The handset is said to be powered by an octa-core MediaTek Dimensity 7300 SoC.
CMF Phone 1 may be backed by a 5,000mAh battery with support for 33W fast charging (wired).
Is the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 the best foldable phone you can buy in India right now? We discuss the company's new clamshell-style foldable handset on the latest episode of Orbital, the Gadgets 360 podcast. Orbital is available on Spotify, Gaana, JioSaavn, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music and wherever you get your podcasts.
Priyanka Chopra often shares glimpses of her life on social media. The actress, who is busy filming The Bluff in Australia, recently posted photos of what she has been up to. Among them were moments of reuniting with singer-husband Nick Jonas and enjoying a family picnic. In the first picture, Nick is seen holding her affectionately. Priyanka opts for a sleek dress and sunglasses, while Nick is dressed in a white shirt and trousers. Another image showed Nick and Malti meeting characters from Paw Patrol. The series also featured snaps from a family outing with Priyanka's mother, Madhu Chopra. The caption read, "These days."
Priyanka also shared glimpses of her injury marks. One of the snapshots features a red mark below her knee. Another video zoomed in on her feet, shows garlic cloves being rubbed beneath them. When asked about this, Priyanka explained, "It helps with inflammation and fever."
Nick Jonas also shared glimpses with Malti Marie on his Instagram handle. In the pictures, he can be seen hugging her little munchkin. Sharing the photos on social media, he wrote, "We met Paw Patrol."
Last week, Priyanka posted a picture on her Instagram story showing a deep scratch on her throat. "Professional hazards at my job #latestaquisition #thebluff #stunts (sic)," she said in the caption. In another story, Priyanka shared an adorable photo of her daughter Malti Marie playing with her friend, Thiaan Dutt. Malti Marie wore a white outfit featuring a rainbow print.
On the work front, Priyanka Chopra wrapped the shooting of her upcoming film Heads Of State in April this year. The film is helmed by director Ilya Naishuller. It also stars Idris Elba, John Cena, and Jack Quaid in key roles. Additionally, she announced her collaboration with the production team of Barry Avrich's new feature documentary, Born Hungry.
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Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal got married in a civil ceremony on June 23. Recently, the couple stepped out for a dinner date in Mumbai. They were accompanied by their friends and family members. The actress looked lovely in a pink ensemble. Zaheer, on the other hand, opted for a white shirt teamed with pants. As the newlyweds enter the restaurant, Sonakshi can be seen touching her father-in-law's feet. Sonakshi's mother Poonam Sinha was also present at the venue.
Several photos and videos from the couple's dinner date have been doing the rounds on social media. Anu Ranjan shared a series of pictures on her Instagram stories. In the snapshots, Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal are all smiles as they pose for the photos. Take a look.
Ever since the reports of their wedding began doing the rounds on social media, the couple were brutally trolled over their inter-faith relationship. In response, the couple disabled comments on their Instagram posts to avoid unnecessary hatred and negativity when sharing photos from their wedding day. Now, the Heeramandi star has subtly addressed the trolling by commenting on illustrator Prasad Bhat's post, which featured caricatures of Sonakshi and Zaheer from their wedding reception. The caption on the post read, "Love is the universal religion."
Sonakshi Sinha commented, "Truest words!! This is adorable! Thank you." She also re-shared the post on her Instagram story.
ICYDK: Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal registered their marriage under the provisions of the Special Marriage Act. The civil ceremony took place at the actress' new apartment in Mumbai.
Sharing the pictures from the ceremony on Instagram, Sonakshi wrote, "On this very day, seven years back (23.06.2017) in each other's eyes, we saw love in its purest form and decided to hold on to it. Today that love has guided us through all the challenges and triumphs... leading up to this moment... where with the blessings of both our families and both our gods... we are now man and wife. Here's to love, hope and all things beautiful with each other, from now until forever."
For the unversed, Sonakshi and Zaheer have been rumoured to be dating since 2016. They shared screen space in the 2022 film Double XL. They also featured in the music video Jodi Blockbuster last year.
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Infinix makes several affordable products, from smartphones to laptops to televisions. Naturally, when the company reached out to us to review their affordable gaming laptop, I was very interested. The Infinix GT Book is the first gaming laptop from the company, and it offers a lot for the price. The base model comes with an Nvidia GeForce RTX 3050 GPU, which isn't common in this price range. The laptop also has a large 16-inch display, some RGB lighting, and a unique design.
Does the Infinix GT Book make for a good starter gaming laptop? Is it worth the money, and can it play some serious games? These are some of the questions I'll be answering in my review. Read on to find out.
Infinix GT Book price in India
The Infinix GT Book is available in three CPU+GPU options in India. The base model, which Infinix sent us for review, is priced at Rs. 59,990 and is equipped with a 12th Gen Intel Core i5 12450H CPU and an Nvidia GeForce RTX 3050 GPU.
The laptop uses aluminium for the top and base plate
There's also a variant with a 13th Gen Intel Core i5 13420H and Nvidia GeForce RTX 4050 GPU, which is priced at Rs. 79,990. Finally, you can have the 13th Gen Intel Core i9 13900H CPU and Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 combo for Rs. 99,990.
Infinix is selling the laptop in two colour options: Mecha Gray and Mecha Silver. You'll get just the laptop, some paperwork, and a massive 210W charging brick in the box. The company is also bundling a free accessory set for a limited time. The kit includes an RGB gaming mouse, RGB headphones, and an RGB mouse pad.
The GT Gaming accessories bundle is said to be worth Rs. 8,999, but it didn't feel that way
If you don't receive this, don't be sad, as the headphones and mouse pad quality isn't that good. The mouse, however, is not too bad and works well.
Infinix GT Book Review: Design and display
Infinix's new gaming laptop feels solid in hand. It features an aluminium top and base plates, while the centre frame uses plastic. There is absolutely no flex in the lid or the bottom of the laptop. The area around the keyboard also did not show any flex. You'll find some graphics on the lid, which Infinix calls the Cyber Mecha design, and the Infinix GT branding.
The bottom panel houses an orange-coloured grille for the intake vents and speakers. It also features angled edges. There's also an RGB strip at the back of the laptop, where the exhaust vents are. I liked the design of the back panel. The front has a single LED to indicate sleep/wake states. The hinges on the laptop seem sturdy, and you can easily open the lid with one hand. The laptop weighs 1.99 kg and is 19.9mm at its thickest point.
The laptop features a coloured grille at the bottom, which looks quite nice
Infinix has provided a plethora of ports on the GT Book. The left side houses HDMI 2.0, a USB Type-A, and a USB Type-C port. The charging connector is also on the left edge. Moving over to the right, you'll find a USB Type-C, USB Type-A, a 3.5mm headphone port, and an SD card reader.
Overall, the laptop has a nice aesthetic that doesn't yell ‘gamer'. Even if you're not a gamer, chances are you'd still like the design.
The 16-inch panel on the laptop has an anti-glare coating
Opening the lid reveals the large 16-inch anti-glare display with slim bezels. The panel offers full HD resolution, a 16:10 aspect ratio, and an adaptive refresh rate of up to 120Hz. It is claimed to deliver 300 nits of brightness and cover 100 percent of the sRGB colour gamut. The laptop has a nice display, and I love its anti-glare coating. It is plenty bright indoors and I've enjoyed watching content on the screen. However, the display doesn't offer fast response times, and this is quite evident when gaming. If you're someone who will notice the motion blur, then you'll probably not enjoy gaming on the Infinix GT Book.
Infinix GT Book Review: Keyboard, touchpad, speakers, and web camera
The Infinix GT Book comes with a full-sized chiclet-style keyboard with 4-zone RGB. The keys take some getting used to but offer decent travel and feedback. The RGB backlight isn't very bright but does the job at night. You get 4-zone customisation, which can be controlled using the Control Center app. The WASD keys are accented, and you get three dedicated keys for the three available performance modes placed on the top right.
The keyboard offers 4-zone RGB customisation, but the lighting isn't very bright
Next up is the touchpad. You get a decent-sized touchpad with a smooth surface and decent click feedback. It supports multi-touch gestures as well, and they do work well. I have no complaints here. The Infinix GT Book comes with dual bottom-firing speakers that are placed on either side. The speakers are loud and offer some bass, but they can start tearing at full volume when listening to music. The sound quality is good when watching movies and playing games with nice stereo separation. It also helps that the DTS app is enabled by default.
You get a full-HD webcam on the laptop that performs well when there's plenty of light. The camera also offers good image quality at night as long as there's plenty of lighting. In low light conditions, there's a lot of noise, and the image isn't very clear. Audio from the dual microphones is crisp and clear.
Infinix GT Book Review: Specifications and software
The laptop is available in three different configurations, as mentioned in the beginning. You can equip the Infinix GT Book with up to 32GB LPDDR5X RAM at 6400MHz on the flagship model, whereas the base and mid-variants get 16GB LPDDR5X RAM at 5200MHz. The top-end variant also gets 1TB of PCIE 4.0 storage, whereas the other two get a maximum of 512GB. The RAM isn't upgradeable, but you can swap out the SSD for a larger one. Infinix has also offered up to Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.2 on the GT Book gaming laptop.
The Control Center lets you choose between three preset performance modes
Coming to the software, the laptop runs Windows 11 Home out of the box, and there are hardly any additional pre-installed apps. You get a Mouse driver app that lets you configure the included mouse if you're lucky to get the free bundle on purchase. The laptop has the Infinix Control Center that lets you choose between the three performance modes, customise the RGB lighting on the keyboard and the back strip, and offers a MUX switch.
Infinix GT Book Review: Performance and gaming
Alright, now let's talk about performance. Infinix sent us the base variant for review, which gets the 12th Gen Intel Core i5-12450H CPU and the Nvidia GeForce RTX 3050 GPU with 6GB VRAM. The GPU can offer up to 80W TGP when the laptop is plugged in and set to the Gaming profile in the Control Center app. In the Performance mode, the GPU offers 65W TGP and 30W TGP in Office mode. I ran some benchmarks and played a couple of games on the laptop to see how it performed.
I'll list down some synthetic benchmark results first. On Geekbench, in Gaming mode, the laptop scored 2095 in single-core tests and 8874 in multi-core. Running PCMark 10 benchmark on the laptop resulted in an overall score of 5817 points. I also ran the Steel Nomad 3DMark benchmark; the laptop scored 1086 points. The included 512GB SSD delivered good numbers on the CrystalDiskMark storage benchmark.
Hogwarts Legacy worked quite well in full settings
When it comes to gaming, the laptop offers very good performance at a low price. I played Far Cry 6 and Hogwarts Legacy on the Infinix GT Book and got pretty good frame rates. In Far Cry 6, with resolution set to full-HD and 120Hz refresh rate, graphics at Ultra quality, and V-sync on, the laptop delivered an average of 54 fps. When playing Hogwarts Legacy, the laptop was able to offer an average frame rate of about 70 at full-HD resolution and graphics set to Ultra.
In regular usage, for productivity and some photo editing, I didn't notice any lag or stutter. The 120Hz display also offers a smooth experience when scrolling through web pages.
The laptop features a dual-fan, dual-heatpipe cooling setup that works quite well. In the Gaming mode, the fan does get quite loud though. I also noticed that a half-hour-long gaming session would cause the top left area near the touchpad to get quite warm. This was somewhat uncomfortable, especially since your palm sits exactly at that spot. In normal usage, I didn't notice any excessive heating.
Infinix GT Book Review: Battery life
The battery life on the Infinix GT Book is what you'd typically expect from a gaming laptop. Infinix has packed a 70 Whr battery in the laptop. In Office mode, the laptop lasted for about 4 to 5 hours of web browsing, YouTube, and some streaming. If you want to game on battery, then you can expect about 1 to 2 hours of usage based on the title. I got about 1 hour of Far Cry 6 in Ultra settings, which is in the Gaming mode. However, on battery, the GPU power draw is capped at 30W, which doesn't matter what mode you use.
The GT Book comes with a 70 Whr battery
Charging the laptop is also nothing impressive. It took more than 2 hours to get from about 9 percent to 100 using the provided 210W charger.
Infinix GT Book Review: Verdict
With a starting price of Rs. 59,990, and despite the ageing hardware, the Infinix GT Book is an excellent option for those on a tight budget. Even the base model offers good performance in most situations, including gaming. The display is good despite a high response time, the build quality is very good, you get a decent keyboard and touchpad, and there's no bloatware. It's a great first gaming laptop from Infinix.
