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Song Min-ho (stage name Mino), 33, member of boy band Winner, recorded 102 unauthorised absences during mandatory military social service work in Seoul, 2023-2024
Court sentenced him to suspended one-year prison with two-year probation; avoids jail if crime-free during probation period
His supervisor at the social service centre also received suspended jail sentence for falsifying attendance records
South Korea requires all able-bodied men 18+ months military service; social service work is alternative for those with health issues
Song admitted guilt and expressed remorse at sentencing but has not clarified whether he will re-enlist to complete service
Vishal Thakkar, who appeared in 2003 film 'Munna Bhai MBBS' and TV shows including Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah, disappeared on January 1, 2016, at age 30.
Last seen at 11:45 am on January 1 hailing an autorickshaw to Andheri after telling girlfriend he needed to meet a friend; sent final Facebook post at 12:10 pm same day.
Phone switched off immediately and never recovered; no ransom calls, hospital reports, or bank account activity since disappearance.
Police suspect depression from October 2015 rape/assault complaint filed by girlfriend (later resolved) and declining work in acting.
Despite efforts by police and missing-person networks over 10 years, no trace has been found; whereabouts remain unknown.
Stella McCartney showed her first completely wool-free collection at Paris Fashion Week, using Brewed Protein (fermented cashmere/wool alternative developed with biotech firm Spiber)
The 'sea life, not sea food' collection promoted ocean conservation with dolphin prints, wave patterns, and ocean-inspired evening wear
McCartney stated she monitors her entire supply chain for responsible sourcing but acknowledged she is 'alone' in doing so—most wool production remains cruel
Oceanographer Sylvia Earle, 91, sent an invitation video; McCartney's 30-year animal rights advocacy now addresses both fur and wool production practices
Coltrane sketched a diagram for mentor Yusef Lateef organizing the chromatic scale into circles to reveal note relationships and harmonic structures
The diagram uses the circle of fifths with geometric shapes to explain jazz harmony, particularly in his composition 'Giant Steps'
Different symmetric shapes represent harmonic relationships: squares for diminished 7th chords, triangles for augmented triads, hexagons for whole-tone scales
Jazz harmony often stacks fourths (quartal harmony) rather than traditional thirds, creating the open, ambiguous sound central to modern jazz
Interactive visualization demonstrates how these circles and shapes guide voice leading in jazz progressions like the 2-5-1
Amitabh Bachchan wrote a blog post addressing his relationship with son Abhishek, stating that different opinions between parent and child don't mean they're headed in different directions
He emphasized the importance of parents respecting the views and choices of the younger generation, and finding common ground through understanding and love
The veteran actor used a Hindi phrase: 'Views may differ, but destination remains the same' to illustrate that father and son can sit together despite their different perspectives
Bachchan is currently hosting season 18 of the quiz show Kaun Banega Crorepati (KBC)
Administration officials mocked his work, then removed it from the U.S. Embassy in the Dominican Republic, suggesting they would auction it. Wiley offered to buy it back.
Stephenson recommends First Amendment rather than Second Amendment protections for hacking tools, doubting the Supreme Court would classify code as a weapon
He traces why science fiction writers receive less mainstream literary respect, explaining how artists' accountability differs between patronage models and market-driven audiences
Stephenson advocates publicly disclosing security vulnerabilities for long-term benefit, citing cryptographer Matt Blaze's research
He recounts a revealing encounter with an academic novelist who couldn't conceive that a writer could actually make a living from writing
Photographer Joseph Szabo's new book 'American Teen' compiles black-and-white photographs of teenagers taken primarily at Malverne High School on Long Island from the 1970s-80s.
Sofia Coppola's Important Flowers publishing imprint released the collection after discovering Szabo's work on Dinosaur Jr.'s 1991 album cover.
The photographs document teenagers in unguarded, candid moments before the era of social media, digital filters, and algorithmic self-presentation.
Szabo, now 82, spent decades as a trusted teacher-photographer who documented students at school, beaches, concerts, and homes with their permission.
Moon gardens are designed outdoor spaces that feature night-blooming flowers, light-colored blooms (white/silver), and fragrant plants that come alive after sunset for evening relaxation.
Recommended plants include Brahma Kamal and night-blooming jasmine for shaded balconies; night-blooming jasmine, Arabian jasmine, and white adenium for sunny areas requiring 6+ hours of sunlight.
Setup includes white/pale stone or gravel, reflective water features, soft solar or lantern lighting, and comfortable seating to experience the garden at night.
Plant selection must account for local sunlight availability—check how many hours and when sunlight reaches your balcony or terrace before choosing species; container growing works for any space size.
Tamil actor Suriya praised Malayalam actor Fahadh Faasil during film promotions, highlighting their close personal relationship and frequent conversations over the years
Both actors discussed overcoming early career failures, with Suriya noting they 'fell, broke our knees' before achieving success
Suriya credited Fahadh with choosing roles based on story quality rather than image or commercial calculations, distinguishing his approach from most other actors
Fahadh Faasil's film 'Don't Trouble the Trouble' releases October 2, 2026, marking his first Telugu film as a lead actor
Haiwaan (remake of Priyadarshan's Malayalam hit Oppam) grossed Rs 15.08 crore worldwide, failing to recover even 12% of its Rs 130 crore budget despite starring Saif Ali Khan and Akshay Kumar
Film arrived months after Priyadarshan's hit Bhooth Bangla but underperformed significantly despite heavy pre-release promotion
Director cited Bollywood's expectation for comedy films since Hera Pheri (2000), saying the industry has boxed him in and discouraged experimentation with other genres
Priyadarshan plans to focus on challenging projects exclusively in South Indian languages, rather than make commercially-driven Hindi films
Original Malayalam version Oppam (2016) was a major hit, earning over Rs 50 crore in under 40 days with Mohanlal in the lead
Director of 33 Telugu films over 26 years who launched major actors: Puneeth Rajkumar, Anushka Shetty (Queen of South Indian Cinema), Ram Charan, Hansika Motwani, Kangana Ranaut, and Asin.
His 2005 film Pokiri with Mahesh Babu became the template for Telugu mass hero cinema; Temper (2015) was his last critical and commercial success.
Consecutive box office disasters—Liger (2021) and Double iSmart (2024)—caused massive financial losses for distributors and ended his success streak.
Attempting a comeback with an upcoming film starring Vijay Sethupathi.
Former Disney CEO Bob Chapek joins CNBC’s 'Squawk Box' to discuss why he wrote his memoir, 'Behind the Castle Walls,' his relationship with Bob Iger, and more.
