The wait for millions of candidates who appeared for the UGC NET December 2025 exam is about to end. The National Testing Agency (NTA) is set to announce the exam results by February 4, 2026, it stated in on microblogging site X. The UGC NET December exam determines eligibility for Assistant
Ishan Kishan's rise to the top of India's T20 pecking order reads like a modern sporting comeback: messy, public, and ultimately decisive. The journey of Ishan Kishan over the past two years has been one of Indian cricket's most striking turnarounds
Five states scheduled to go for Assembly elections this year are expected to gain from several region- and sector-linked initiatives in manufacturing, infrastructure and agriculture, even though the Union Budget did not make explicit state-wise proposals for them
The increase in the Securities Transaction Tax (STT) on speculative trading announced in the union budget has emerged as a major spoiler for stockbroking companies. Budget 2026 Live Your 2-minute guide to becoming a Budget pro Check what gets cheaper and costlier in Budget this year How far has
Indonesia has lifted the ban on Elon Musk's Grok AI chatbot, just weeks after the country announced that it was restricting access to the AI tool after it generated sexualized deepfake images of women and children. The Indonesian government, in a statement on Sunday
With India's animation, visual effects, gaming, and comics (AVGC) sector projected to require around 2 million professionals by 2030, the government's push to integrate AVGC education into schools and colleges could help address looming talent gaps, industry executives said
Adani Group Chairperson Gautam Adani and his nephew Sagar Adani have agreed to accept a legal notice from the United States Securities and Exchange Commission in an alleged $265 million bribery and fraud case, reported PTI on Sunday. This would remove the need for a US judge to rule on how the
Former India batter Ambati Rayudu believes the current Indian team has all the ingredients needed to lift the Men's T20 World Cup 2026 and successfully defend the title they won in 2024. Former India batter Ambati Rayudu believes the current Indian team has all the ingredients needed to lift the
KPop Demon Hunters directors on Oscar chances and a possible sequel
Speaking to the BBC during a visit to Europe, Kang explained that while there was "nothing official we can talk about", she and co-director Chris Appelhans believe "there's definitely more we can do with these characters in this world".Maggie Kang, the creator and co-director of Kpop Demon Hunters, has said she is "excited for the potential for more stories" involving animated girl group Huntr/x.Speaking to the BBC during a visit to Europe, Kang explained that while there was "nothing official we can talk about", she and co-director Chris Appelhans believe "there's definitely more we can do with these characters in this world"."And whatever it will be, it will be a story that deserves to be a sequel, and it will be something that we want to see," she added.Kpop Demon Hunters has become a cultural phenomenon this year, overtaking Squid Game as the most watched title in Netflix history, with more than 325m views." onclick="showFullScrImg(this)"/>KPop Demon Hunters directors on Oscar chances and a possible sequel
Maggie Kang, the creator and co-director of Kpop Demon Hunters, has said she is "excited for the potential for more stories" involving animated girl group Huntr/x.
Speaking to the BBC during a visit to Europe, Kang explained that while there was "nothing official we can talk about", she and co-director Chris Appelhans believe "there's definitely more we can do with these characters in this world".
"And whatever it will be, it will be a story that deserves to be a sequel, and it will be something that we want to see," she added.
Kpop Demon Hunters has become a cultural phenomenon this year, overtaking Squid Game as the most watched title in Netflix history, with more than 325m views.
The animated film tells the story of a hugely successful female Kpop trio, who play enormous concerts at the same time as trying to save the world from evil forces.
They end up locked in battle against a boy band called Saja Boys, who are made up of demons.
The film has broken record after record. A sing-a-long version released in cinemas in August became the first ever Netflix film to top the US box office.
Its music also topped the US singles and albums charts, becoming the first soundtrack in history to have four songs simultaneously in the US top 10, something not even Saturday Night Fever could achieve.
The film's anthem Golden, sung by Huntr/x, has spent eight weeks at number one, tying Sugar Sugar by The Archies for the most time at the top of the charts by an animated act.
There is now a real belief that Kpop Demon Hunters could be set to slay the Oscars.
Critics have loved the film, which holds a score of 95% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, the online review aggregator.
The influential Gold Derby predictions website now has it as the favourite for the best animated film, ahead of Zootopia 2 and Elio.
"The title alone is obviously Oscar bait," laughs Chris Appelhans, the American who is the other half of the directing duo.
We tried to do something new and it was really hard and I think we're really proud of how it came out. But if people are going to reward that, that would be awesome.
The other category where the film should be a strong challenger is best original song, where the rules state that any film can only enter three numbers.
Netflix have already stated that breakout hit Golden will be included for Academy consideration, but what about the other two slots?
"I think Your Idol is such a banger," says Kang about song the Saja Boys sing while feeding the souls of their audience to the evil overlord Gwi-Ma.
We're so proud of the song, but also the sequence. We cheered, we were so proud of it.
Appelhans, however, is team Huntr/x, opting for What it Sounds Like.
The finale was such a technical challenge, both in songwriting and storytelling," he explains. "To make a song that was the climax of your movie, with a lot of moving parts, but was also an actual cathartic song.
Kang concurs: "It's the one song that every time I hear it, I just cry. It's very emotional."
"No room for Soda Pop?" I question about the Saja Boys earworm.
"Maybe we could get four?" laughs Kang.
"We'll just submit then all," joins in Appelhans.
Appelhans can pin point the exact moment back in June when he realised they had a hit on their hands.
It's literally 2am the night after the film came out. I'm on TikTok and in the comments section they are perfectly articulating Rumi's emotional journey.
He was overjoyed that the fans were already engaging with film's main protagonist, on a deep level.
Kang, who was born in South Korea and moved to Canada aged five, places the breakthrough moment as slightly later. "We were able to connect with our core audience, which is the KPop audience and the animation fans and that demographic took to our film very quickly.
"But it was the third week when the trajectory of the graph of viewership really changed. We were like, 'Woah. That was weird.'
And we could see through our social media all the different pockets of demographic that were connecting to it.
Kang believes that the fans have been crucial in film's all conquering rise: "They are an age group that loves to make content. And it was kind of like free advertising. They were just spreading the word of this movie everywhere. I think that helped it develop these long legs."
The film's success continues to grow. Four months after its release, it was still the most watched film in 19 countries last week, including the UK and US.
The Kpop stars Rei Ami, Audrey Nuna, and EJAY, who provide the singing voices for Huntr/x, have appeared on both Saturday Night Live (in a skit with Bad Bunny) and gave their first ever live performance of Golden on Jimmy Fallon's US chat show.
"We were so bummed that we weren't able to be there at Fallon," says Kang in a rare moment of non-total positivity.
"We were asleep in Paris. Just to see him speaking to our girls was so weird. It now feels more real than ever. I'm just so proud of them.
One thing the pair would like to clear up is that they do not believe that their film should be classified as anime.
"I don't think we are big enough anime fans to be that inspired from it," explains Kang.
"The anime we like are very old school, like Cowboy Bebop and Sailor Moon," referencing two Japanese TV shows which originated in the 90s.
Appelhans agrees: "I think it was a flavour. I think we were influenced by a lot of Korean film makers and k-dramas. It was part of a wide spectrum of tones that we wanted to hit, but not the dominant one."
They are also quick to rule out rumours of a Kpop Demon Hunters live-action adaptation.
Kang wants to kick that idea into the underworld: "There's so many elements of the tone and the comedy that are so suited for animation," she says.
It's really hard to imagine these characters in a live action world. It would feel too grounded. So totally it wouldn't work for me.
For Appelhans, it is an ill-conceived idea: "One of the great things about animation is that you make these composites of impossibly great attributes. Rumi can be this goofy comedian and then singing and doing a spinning back-kick a second later and then freefalling through the sky.
The joy of animation is how far you can push and elevate what's possible. I remember they adapted a lot of different animes and often times, it just feels a little stilted.
No matter what happens this awards season, Kang says their expectations for the film have already been more than surpassed.
She surmises that the aim was "to connect people and bring them to Kpop".
"Just seeing people bond over this movie has been so wonderful," she reflects.
So all the awards would be great, but I think we feel really incredible about what the movie has done already. So it feels like we've kind of won in a way.
Source: BBC
Related Posts: Roger Allers, Co-Director Of Disney Classic The Lion King Jawan Director Atlee And Wife Priya Announce Second Pregnancy Who is the first Indian director to represent Indian cinema at Republic Day This Nvidia director is leaving board with stock gains of 22 Apple Said To Be Working On Its AI Pin Wearable Device Creator sells Maggi in mountains I Meant What I Said In Davos Viral AI agent social network Moltbook creator calls it The Instagram Viral Creator Winning Hearts As India’s ‘Funny Reaction Boy Gaming industry welcomes proposal for creator labs in schools
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, on Sunday (February 1, 2026), defended his recent remarks, referring to the “Miya” community and linking rickshaw operations to alleged illegal immigrants, insisting that his comments were based on legal and administrative considerations rather
1 days ago
Indian automobile manufacturer Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. on Sunday said the company's overall auto sales, including exports, stood at 1,04,309 vehicles in January 2026, surging 24 per cent year‑on‑year. Mumbai: Indian automobile manufacturer Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd
1 days ago
Israel said on Sunday (February 1, 2026) it was terminating the humanitarian operations of Doctors Without Borders (MSF) in Gaza after the international medical charity failed to provide a list of its Palestinian staff. In December, Israel announced it would prevent 37 aid organisations
1 days ago
Air Marshal Devendra P. Hirani takes charge as SASO, Eastern Air Command, bringing 5,000 flying hours, decorated service, leadership experience. Air Marshal Devendra P. Hirani on Sunday assumed charge as the Senior Air Staff Officer (SASO) at the Headquarters of Eastern Air Command of the Indian
1 days ago
Carlos Alcaraz arrived in Melbourne chasing the one title missing from his collection. He left Rod Laver Arena with far more than that. On a charged Sunday night at the 2026 Australian Open, the 22-year-old world No. 1 outlasted Novak Djokovic in a gripping four-set final, winning 2-6, 6-2, 6-3
1 days ago
Apple switched to 120Hz screens a couple of years ago. The iPhone users can definitely feel that most of the animations and scrolling are smooth; however, it can feel a little bit choppy in a very few places. Sometimes Apple users can feel it while using the Safari
1 days ago
India became the fourth and final team to qualify for the ICC U19 World Cup 2026 after Pakistan failed to chase down the target in within 33.3 overs in the final Super 6 clash in Bulawayo on Sunday. Sent into bat first, India rode on Vedant Trivedi's half-century to post 252 in 49.5 overs
1 days ago
Slamming the Union Budget 2026-27, Shiv Sena UBT MP Priyanka Chaturvedi on Sunday said the central government has completely failed to meet the expectations. Taking a dig at the Budget, she commented that the special thing about it is that all BSE stocks declined.Slamming the Union Budget 2026-27
1 days ago
Direct Taxes, which include corporate tax and personal income tax, estimated at Rs 26.97 lakh crore, are the major contributors, constituting as much as 61.2 per cent of total gross tax revenue. Indirect taxes are estimated at Rs 17.07 lakh crore
1 days ago
Union Minister for Education Dharmendra Pradhan lauded the 2026-27 Budget, calling it a Yuva Shakti-driven budget that greatly boosts education and employment opportunities and sets a roadmap for future development. The Ministry of Education's budget allocation has risen to Rs 1,39,289.48 crore
1 days ago
A significant off-field controversy has overshadowed the virtual quarter-final between India and Pakistan at the 2026 ICC Under-19 World Cup. A significant off-field controversy has overshadowed the virtual quarter-final between India and Pakistan at the 2026 ICC Under-19 World Cup
1 days ago
Kia India recorded a total sales of 27,603 units in January 2026, marking a year-on-year growth of 10.3% over 25,025 units sold in January 2025. New Delhi: Kia India, one of the country's leading mass-premium automakers, commenced the calendar year 2026 on a positive note
1 days ago
Not every craving needs a passport stamp. Sometimes, all it takes is a hot pan, an air fryer, and ten spare minutes. From the spice bazaars of Beirut to Texas diners and Italian trattorias, global comfort food is now just a quick heat away. Think crisp exteriors, molten centres
1 days ago
The Consulate General of India in Shanghai welcomed the resumption of Air India's direct flight services between Shanghai and New Delhi. Shanghai (China): The Consulate General of India in Shanghai welcomed the resumption of Air India's direct flight services between Shanghai and New Delhi
1 days ago
The 50: As the promo is unveiled, one question arises the most - what does “Players paseena bahayenge, fans paisa kamayenge” mean? | Explained The 50 Grand Premiere: The much-anticipated reality show The 50 makes its debut today, February 1
1 days ago
Cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar joined the chorus of sporting greats applauding Carlos Alcaraz after the Spaniard clinched his maiden Australian Open title with a memorable four-set victory over Novak Djokovic in Melbourne on Sunday. Tendulkar highlighted Alcaraz's maturity and composure on the
1 days ago
Wolves have accepted a reduced offer worth £48m for striker Jorgen Strand Larsen from Crystal Palace. Last week, the two clubs reached an agreement in principle over a £50m deal for the Norway international to move to Selhurst Park
1 days ago
The upcoming Cisco AI Summit on February 3, 2026, brings together global technology leaders to explore how artificial intelligence is shifting from experimental tools to core infrastructure. With a diverse lineup that includes executives from top tech firms
1 days ago
While Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman did not make any big-ticket announcements for the poll-bound states in her Budget speech, there were proposals for high-speed rail links for Chennai, an ecologically-sustainable mountain trail at Podhigai Malai in the Western Ghats and a rare-earth minerals
1 days ago
In an environment of global uncertainty, this Union Budget “reinforces India's standing as a resilient and future-ready investment destination, with capital markets that are becoming deeper, more balanced, and strategically aligned with long-term economic priorities
1 days ago
Jude Bellingham's concerning hamstring injury has sent shockwaves through Real Madrid and England camps, with the 22-year-old superstar forced off in visible distress just minutes into a crucial La Liga match.The incident occurred on Sunday at the Santiago Bernabeu during Madrid's home game against
1 days ago
Bulandshahr(UP), Feb 1 (PTI) Police have arrested two brothers for their alleged involvement in stealing bells from temples in Bulandshahr and neighbouring areas, officials said on Sunday. The accused, identified as Amit and Sumit, are residents of the Shikarpur police station area
1 days ago
The US Embassy in India announced on Saturday, January 31, a temporary reduction in its social media activity. In a post on X, the US Embassy said that the activity on its social media account was being curtailed due to the ongoing partial government shutdown in the United States
1 days ago
Novak Djokovic walked off Rod Laver Arena as the 2026 Australian Open runner-up. But it was Djokovic's words after the match, not just the loss itself, that lingered long after the final point. After a fierce four-set battle with Carlos Alcaraz
1 days ago
Some of the key reforms that Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced for senior citizens during her Budget 2026 speech were an online and app-based facility for making declarations and duty payments, duty being exempt on 17 cancer drugs
1 days ago
The death of a 32-year-old tech professional in China has sparked concerns over work–life balance and the health risks linked to prolonged overwork, particularly in high-pressure industries such as technology. According to a report by the South China Morning Post
1 days ago
Some dishes whisper comfort. Others command the table. Chef Ajay Chopra's Hazelnut Kofta with Parmesan–Hazelnut Yakhni does both by bringing together the slow, aromatic depth of a traditional yakhni with the quiet luxury of toasted Turkish hazelnuts and aged Parmesan
1 days ago
