Hindustan Times (Gurgaon) - City
THE NEW FILM GUARD
The new 18-member committee of Central Board of Film Certification, including Suniel Shetty and Pallavi Joshi, shares their plan and vision for their new role
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Shilpa bids Bappa an emotional goodbye
Actor Shilpa Shetty Kundra bid adieu to appa in festive spirit on Tuesday, dancing o the dhol and even picking up the nstrument herself during the Ganpati isarjan. But behind the celebrations was he sadness of saying goodbye. She tells s, “You have to...
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RECORD NIGHT AT THE EMMYS
The biggest night in American television returned to Los Angeles on Monday, with The Pitt and Widow’s Bay emerging as the top winners at the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards. RECORDS RUMBLE Widow’s Bay set a comedy record with 14 Emmys, while Matthew Rhys...
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STARS WELCOME BAPPA HOME
From Ananya Panday to Kajol, celebs marked Ganesh Chaturthi on Monday with pujas and family celebrations at their homes in Mumbai
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Sushmita Sen fronts Philips Airfryer campaign
Airfryers have gone from being a niche kitchen appliance to a familiar fixture in Indian homes. Marking a decade of building the category in India, Philips has launched its new campaign, Airfryer Matlab Philips, featuring actor Sushmita Sen as brand...
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WHY B&W FOR MAMAS
Photographers explain the appeal behind celebritybacked monochrome maternity shoots
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WHAT IT TAKES TO PROTECT THE PRESIDENT FT. MAJOR RISHABH SINGH SAMBYAL
From missile development to mass surveillance, the report details Claude’s misuse, sparking concern from celebs including PV Sindhu
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KAREENA CALLS IT OUT
The actor has questioned Bollywood rushing to cash in on the violence trend after Animal’s success
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PEOPLE HARDLY KNOW ME; I WANT IT TO REMAIN THAT WAY: HANUMAN ANSH STAR
As Hanuman Ansh becomes a box-office phenomenon, breakout actor Shobhinaw Satyaa says fame won’t change how he lives, or the roles he chooses With Hanuman Ansh emerging as one of the year’s surprise box-office successes, its 31-year-old lead Shobhinaw...
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IS ‘A’ BECOMING BOX-OFFICE FRIENDLY?
Mirzapur The Movie has crossed ₹100 crore at the India box office in four days despite carrying an A certificate, which restricts viewing to audiences aged 18 and above, becoming the latest film this year to challenge the idea that an adult rating...
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Satya Niketan tragedy DU COLLEGES OPEN GATES TO HELP STUDENTS
On Sunday, news of a building collapse in Satya Niketan jolted the Capital. Its premises were used as a paying guest (PG) accommodation for students, mainly those enrolled in the nearby colleges of Delhi University’s South Campus. As heartbreaking...
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AND THE EMMY GOES TO...
The opening night of the 78th Emmy Awards, held on Saturday in Los Angeles, US, saw several prominent names take home trophies, including three first-time winners: Octavia Spencer, Sabrina Carpenter and Bad Bunny. American actor Octavia won...
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PC MEETS JLAW!
Actors Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Jennifer Lawrence met at the LVMH Prize in Paris on Friday, sending fans into a frenzy over the crossover
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‘IT’S A JOKE’
Archana Puran Singh’s son Aaryaman Sethi defends Samay Raina against backlash on family jokes
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‘WHEN YOU PLAY KRISHNA, YOU GET ALL YOUR ANSWERS’
Siddharth Gupta, who played Lord Krishna in the film Krishnavataram Part 1: Hridayam this year, says the role has had a personal impact on him beyond the film. On Janmashtami today, he speaks about the process of “becoming Krishna” and how it helps him...
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#Showbiz VIROSH’S QUALITY TIME
Rashmika Mandanna, recovering from a hip injury, says it’s the most time she has spent with hubby
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THE NO. 10 SIGNS OFF
Several Indian celebrities bid farewell to Lionel Messi as he announced his retirement from international football on August 31
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Nepal floods: Stray Kids’ Lee Know, Manisha Koirala extend support
As the death toll from the devastating floods in Nepal rises to more than 800, several celebrities have come forward to help those affected by the disaster. Stray Kids member Lee Know has joined the relief efforts, donating 100 million won...
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TRANS WOMEN IN WOMEN’S SPORT: THE FAIRNESS DEBATE
Cricket Australia’s decision to give transgender cricketer Anaya Bangar a pathway to elite women’s cricket has reignited the fairness-versus-inclusion debate. Karan Sethi speaks to former India women’s cricket captain Sandhya Agarwal and Olympian Dutee...
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‘11 KGS UP ALREADY’
Samantha Ruth Prabhu talks about weight gain and how pregnancy has made her feel “empowered”
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ESCAPE AMID DISASTER
As rescue operations continue in flood-hit Nepal and Tibet, actors caught in the region recount their narrow escapes
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WHAT ARE PEOPLE LOOKING FOR IN A SECOND HOME?
A second home helps people trade the chaotic tempo of city life for an accessible, nature-centric sanctuary where they can build relaxed, meaningful routines with family Specific questions arise when people begin thinking about a second home. It is...
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BEYOND THE WRIST...
From button covers to watch charms, brands are creating rakhis that will last longer than a day
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FOR HUMA, EID MEANS FAMILY FIRST AND DESSERT ALWAYS!
Actor Huma Qureshi may be juggling film promotions and shoots, but Eid remains reserved for family. As Eid-eMilad-un-Nabi is observed today, the actor says she plans to keep the celebrations simple, with loved ones, good food and a little festive...
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Kajol on Gen Z discovering her films: They were more romanticised than movies today
Younger people come up to me and say, ‘We just watched Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998), Pyaar Toh Hona Hi Tha (1998). What a cool film it is!’ As Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham completes 25 years later this year, Kajol says that a whole new generation of viewers...
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Taapsee’s take on Kangana’s upbringing
In a recent interview with India Today, Taapsee was asked whether she and Kangana had made amends. She said, “My opinion on her is reflective of my upbringing and my way of talking, my way of perceiving things and hers. She stands by hers. So, I think...
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SAIF X PRIYADARSHAN
Teaming up with Priyadarshan for the first time in Haiwaan, actor Saif Ali Khan says that the filmmaker reminds him of his father, late Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi
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#Showbiz DON 3 DISPUTE DEEPENS
Ranveer’s father has challenged Farhan’s ₹45-crore compensation claim before IMPPA officials
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BACK TO THE UK
Prince Harry and Duchess of Sussex, Meghan, are planning a return to the United Kingdom after living in in California for six years, but they will not be back at royal duties
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‘I LOVE DOING STUNTS’
Hollywood star Jason Statham on still doing his own stunts and shooting on a real ship for Mutiny
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Gurugram
or actor Randeep Hooda, photography has been a passion for years. He brought that love for the lens into his professional life with his 2024 directorial debut, Swatantrya Veer Savarkar, which recently earned him the National Film Award for Best Debut...
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NO MONKEYING AROUND AT THE WORLDS THIS TIME
For 18-year-old Unnati Hooda, making her World Championships debut, the measures show how seriously the hosts have taken January’s criticism: “The competition is returning to India after 17 years so of course it a huge responsibility to have a smooth...
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SRK, AJAY, TIGER GET FDA NOTICES
Weeks before winning gold at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, boxer Jaismine Lamboria was in a Mohali hospital battling a bacterial infection. After a 14-day treatment, the 24-year-old had barely three weeks to recover and prepare for the Games....
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NO OZEMPIC: SOHAIL
The actor opens up on his drastic transformation, denies taking weight-loss drugs
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ALL FOR THE NATION
AActor Vedang Raina marks India’s 80th Independence Day with an exclusive shoot with HT City as he reflects on how Main Vaapas Aaunga increased his love for the country
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FRAMES OF PARTITION
On Partition Horrors Remembrance Day today, here’s a look at the Bollywood films that turned the lens on the pain, violence and scars left on the people of India by the 1947 Partition
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#MyCity DELHI’S I-DAY PLANS
From 80-km pedal for 80 years of independence to Old Delhi’s kite flying traditions, here’s a look
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IS 2026 YEAR OF THE YOUTH?
On International Youth Day today, Prahlad Kakkar, Suhel Seth and Soni Razdan weigh in on how Gen Z is changing perceptions of youth
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What’s going on at CINTAA? 11 members resign, Poonam Dhillon hits back
Abitter power tussle has erupted within the Cine and TV Artistes Association (CINTAA), with 11 members resigning amid serious allegations. Eight elected Executive Committee members, along with three co-opted members, have stepped down, alleging that...
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City
Delhi holds a special place for Grammy-nominated artiste Raja Kumari. In the Capital on Friday for Dhaagon Ki Sargam ,a National Handloom Day event by the Ministry of Textiles and the FDCI, the rapper-singer opened up about her roots, craft and her...
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MIDNIGHT MUSINGS
Cricketer Rishabh Pant’s unfiltered midnight land plea sparks meme fest, evoking a response from Uttarakhand Chief Minister Dhami
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NETAS GET GEN-Z CODED
AFrom GRWMs and AMAs to Snapchat and “clock it”, politicians are speaking the language of the scroll to connect with younger Indians
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#Showbiz HUMA QURESHI OPINES
The actor on her wedding plans, the value of smallbudget cinema and the burden of public scrutiny
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#Showbiz KANIKKA OR KIARA?
Actor Kanikka Kapur reacts on being mistaken for actor Kiara Advani in Batwara 1947 poster
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LOVE, RINGS, AND GOLDEN FINALE
TATE MCRAE GOES GOLD AT LOLLAPALOOZA Canadian singer-dancer Tate McRae surprised fans during her set at Lollapalooza in Chicago on Sunday when she dipped into a pool of gold paint while performing her song Sports Car. Tate walked barefoot up a set of...
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Dot your nails with this season’s latest trend
HOW TO DO IT AT HOME Start with clean, prepped nails and apply your chosen base colour Once dry, use a dotting tool, the rounded end of a bobby pin or any round-tipped tool to create dots Keep dots evenly spaced for a clean, graphic finish, or vary...
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KANGANA VS HRITHIK, AGAIN
Kangana Ranaut has hit back at actor Hrithik Roshan after he commented on a viral social media post saying that “the world owes an apology” to him. The post followed backlash against Ranaut over her remarks on recent student protests, including those...
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BEYOND THE CAMERA
On Friendship Day today, actors Abhishek Banerjee and Divyenndu pose for us as they trace their friendship that began in Delhi University and continues to thrive in Bollywood
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#Lifestyle DRESS AND JEANS AGAIN
The newest Y2K fashion resurgence is throwing on minidresses over a pair of denims. Here’s a dekko
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EVERY GENERATION INHERITS A DIFFERENT DREAM
We often think inheritance begins with wealth. In reality, it begins much earlier - with beliefs. Every generation inherits its own definition of success. For one generation, it meant stability. For another, ownership. Today, the dream is evolving once...
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‘I LOST 18KG BY CHANGING HOW I EAT’
Actor-politician Ravi Kishan opens up about losing 18kg through a fruit-heavy, flexible diet and regular exercise At a time when weightloss drugs dominate transformation conversations, actorpolitician Ravi Kishan says he relied on dietary changes and...
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KANGANA FIRES AT PROTESTERS
Actor and MP Kangana Ranaut has criticised participants in the CJPled student protest at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar, which had demanded then-Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation over the alleged NEET-UG paper leak and other examination...
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‘For 6 years I had no name for what I was going through’
Actor Sana Saeed recently opened up about her battle with bulimia, an eating disorder (ED) in which a person repeatedly eats too much and then forces themselves to vomit. She shared her journey on Instagram to help anyone suffering silently “feel less...
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New superheroes incoming!
Marvel Studios has dropped two major casting announcements at the San Diego Comic-Con, unveiling David Jonsson as the new Black Panther and Ryan Gosling as Ghost Rider. Six years after Chadwick Boseman’s death, the legacy of Black Panther will be...
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REMEMBERING KARGIL
On Kargil Vijay Diwas, a look at films and shows that brought the bravery of the 1999 war to the screen
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There has to be a balance. It should not be done to satisfy the actor’s ego.
On the rising costs of celebrity entourages
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BADSHAH BIN BEGUM?
Actor Isha Rikhi’s emotional post has sparked concern over her marriage to rapper Badshah
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SUPPORT ON THE MENU
At Jantar Mantar, support is arriving one delivery bag at a time. As students continue their protest, citizens, restaurateurs and volunteers are sending in meals, water and hydration supplies through food delivery apps. Several orders reportedly carry...
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‘The global rise of K-pop is driven by how we communicate with our fans’
YEONJUN, the first member of Kpop boy band TOMORROW x TOGETHER (TXT) to venture solo, is riding high on the success of his recently-released second mini album, No Labels: Part 02. As K-pop has evolved into a multibillion-dollar global phenomenon,...
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Final fever grips the Capital
‘We really controlled the ball, played much better throughout, and honestly, we earned this win.’ The chants grew louder, the tension sharper, and every move drew a roar as football fans packed Instituto Cervantes New Delhi for the FIFA World Cup 2026...
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FOREVER GRATEFUL: WINNERS REACT TO NATIONAL HONOURS
From Kartik Aaryan’s dream come true and Manoj Muntashir’s ‘second chance’ to surprise calls and family legacies, the 72nd National Film Awards sparked deeply personal reactions across Indian cinema
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AAMIR GETS THREAT
Aamir Khan has reportedly received a death threat allegedly linked to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, the latest Bollywood celebrity to be targeted
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MAKE IT ‘FRICY’!
Summer fruits paired with spicy toppings like chilli crisps and black salt are social media’s latest food obsession, dominating this season’s menus
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BABY, MESSI MET HIS MATCH… 19 YEARS AGO
Before they became World Cup rivals, Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal shared a bathtub moment, a rubber duck and one seriously prophetic photograph. In 2007, a shy, 20-year-old Messi was photographed helping bathe six-month-old Yamal during a UNICEF...
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‘A HISTORIC WIN’
Cricketer Sneh Rana on India defeating England in the women’s Test held in Lord’s last week
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Bollywood gets real, again
EETHA Based on: Who’s playing her: Shraddha Kapoor When: August 28 The USP: Among the defining stories of her resilience is that she returned to perform on stage shortly after giving birth. The Laxman Utekar directorial marks Shraddha’s return to the...
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MICHAEL OLISE 9.6M
JUDE BELLINGHAM MARCUS RASHFORD ENGLAND Most viral moment: A stadium-wide rendition of Hey Jude after Jude Bellingham’s winner, with David Beckham and son Romeo joining in. Famous fans: Former captain David Beckham and family! SPAIN Most viral...
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DIDN’T KNOW THEY WERE BIG STARS: CAFE MANAGER ON SERVING DAMON, NOLAN AND HOLLAND
After Matt Damon, Christopher Nolan and Tom Holland’s chai and bun maska stop went viral, the manager of the Mumbai café they visited shares what it was like hosting the trio It’s not every day that you spot three Hollywood heavyweights — American...
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Wimbledon’s starstudded stands
Wimbledon London turned into a who’s who of sports, as Sachin Tendulkar posed with Roger Federer, Brian Lara took the Royal Box, and Shubman Gill attended the men’s semi-finals on Saturday in style. Meanwhile, actor Ananya Panday added a Bollywood...
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THE WINNING DIET
As FIFA World Cup 2026 fever continues to grip fans, here’s a look at the diets that help football’s biggest stars stay fast, strong and match-ready
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WHAT’S UP, SWIFTIES?
Fans are lining up to buy trash and literal bags of air as souvenirs from Taylor Swift’s wedding
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MESSI MAGIC, VAR TRAGIC? EGYPT’S EXIT SPARKS DEBATE
It was a night that had everything — a stunning comeback, a recordbreaking Lionel Messi, VAR controversy and allegations that sparked a social media meltdown. Argentina looked headed for a shock exit against Egypt before three late goals turned a 2-0...
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City KRITI REVEALS SHE FROZE HER EGGS IN 2021: NOT EASY, BUT WORTH IT
Actor Kriti Sanon has revealed for the first time that she froze her eggs in 2021, sharing that she never wanted to feel tied down by a “need to get married now or have kids, keeping a timeline in mind”. Speaking on the Humans of Bombay podcast, the...
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TEARS AND CHEERS
World Chocolate Day special: From Indiangrown cacao and regional flavours to entertainment world’s sweetest chocolate moments, here’s a delicious deep dive into all things cocoa From Neymar’s tearful international farewell and Cristiano Ronaldo’s...
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SOORYAVANSHI: THE YOUNGEST EVER
On Saturday, cricket prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi made history at England’s Old Trafford as he became the youngest to represent India in men’s international cricket. On his debut, the left-hander scored 14 off 10 balls, including two sixes. Within...
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