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Indians treat cricketers with adulation usually reserved for movie stars: Dale
From roaring crowds in stadiums across the world to tense World Cup battles with nailbiting finishes, few cricketers understand the theatre of international cricket quite like former South African pacer Dale Steyn. In a recent interview, held on the...
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RAJPAL, WIFE ON LEGAL BATTLE: TAKING IT ONE STEP AT A TIME
Days after being granted interim bail and walking out of Tihar Jail on February 17 in a ₹9 crore cheque bounce case, actor Rajpal Yadav is choosing reflection over reaction. The 54-year-old, who travelled with his wife, Radha Yadav, to his hometown in...
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SUPER INKS FOR SUPER INNINGS
The batter represents England’s newer generation of cricketers who prefer small, geometric or symbolic tattoos. His ink is minimalist: clean lines rather than large statements. SHIMRON HETMYER The West Indies’ batter has bold and expressive ink,...
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‘I CRIED TO GET MY MONEY BACK FROM RAJPAL’
As Rajpal Yadav walked out of the Tihar Jail on Tuesday, thanks to the Delhi High Court granting him interim bail till March 18, he thanked the country and his industry for their support. “I will complete 30 years in Bollywood, in Mumbai in...
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‘My father paying for my genderaffirming surgery means a lot’
Cricketer Anaya Bangar, who is set to undergo genderaffirming surgery in Bangkok next month, feels her biggest victory is the acceptance she has received from her family, especially her father, former cricketer Sanjay Bangar. While her father...
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INDIA ROASTS PAK ON PITCH AND IN POSTS
Sunday night saw India thrash Pakistan in the T20 Cricket World Cup match. What followed was a social media storm and love for the men in blue
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STOP PRESS
Singer Shaan, who has seen the music industry evolve from a pre-social media era to today’s hyper-digital space, says he now enjoys engaging online, even if it comes with occasional unpleasant moments. Many younger users recognise him from an Instagram...
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Sunny Leone: I’m glad Mouni spoke up
Recently, actor Mouni Roy spoke about facing harassment while performing at a public event, urging greater respect for artistes. Actor Sunny Leone, who frequently performs at large shows has now weighed in. While she has not faced a similar situation,...
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Richa-Ali’s journey from friends to forever
Marriage doesn’t feel any different from a live-in relationship, except that now there are common things to consider: families, child, what you do for them and paying the bills. Today on Valentine’s Day, actorcouple Richa Chadha and Ali Fazal pose...
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‘I DIDN’T WANT TO DO A FILM FOR A SMALLER, INTELLECTUAL AUDIENCE’
Actor Shahid Kapoor has played brooding men before, but as O’Romeo releases today, he appears surprisingly at ease. Calm, measured, almost detached from the chaos his character brings to screen. Excerpts... O’Romeo is your fourth outing with filmmaker...
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RANVEER’S SIDE
The drama around Don 3 appears to be unfolding off screen. Actor Ranveer Singh and Farhan Akhtar’s Excel Entertainment have reportedly been at loggerheads since Ranveer exited the third instalment of the franchise in December 2025. Ranveer’s entry into...
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HERE’S WHY MADDY COULDN’T ATTEND RDB REUNION
Where was Maddy? That was the question buzzing on social media when Rang De Basanti marked 20 years with a special screening on February 6. As director Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra reunited with cast members Aamir Khan, Soha Ali Khan, Siddharth, Sharman...
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THE RELEASE DATE SHUFFLE
In a span of just a few days, at least five films have altered their release dates in 2026. Some have been changed to dodge clashes, others because shoots and clearances are still underway. From strategic delays to pulling up the schedules, the...
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Kritika Kamra, Gaurav Kapur to tie the knot in March
Actors Kritika Kamra and Gaurav Kapur surprised fans when they made their relationship public in December. Now, we have exclusively learnt that the couple is gearing up for the next big step, with wedding bells set to ring in next month. According to a...
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‘THE YEARS WHEN NO ONE WANTED TO WORK WITH ME WERE PAINFUL’
Actor Rhea Chakraborty speaks candidly about her break from acting, the pain of being sidelined and why stepping back on set now feels healing After nearly seven years away from acting, actor Rhea Chakraborty returns to the screen with filmmaker...
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RIGHTS KI HERA PHERI?
In a strange twist of events, the Madras High Court has questioned producer Firoz Nadiadwala on whether his film, Hera Pheri 3 is being made at all, because a production house Seven Arts International- has claimed that they, and not Nadiadwala, own the...
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FASHION POLITICS
Our political leaders aren’t just making policies, but serving statements at the Parliament Budget Sessions. From nailing the quarter-zip trend to contemporising the elegance of sarees, here’s decoding the fashionable shift in political wardrobes
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When HT City spoke up
The Right Angle with Sonal Kalra was the first to question the behaviour of trolls, urging commenters to show more empathy, compassion and respect towards the actor. The Reel clocked 2 million views, nearly 94k likes and over 5k comments, including...
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DESI ROOTS, VIDESHI JERSEYS
They may wear different colours, but the batting stance, hustle and hunger feel familiar. Meet the Indian-origin players flying the flag for other nations at the World T20 ◄ UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Eight Indian-origin players feature in the USA...
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GRAMMYS STRIKE A CHORD, AND A NERVE
Music’s biggest night, the 68th Annual Grammy Awards, on Sunday delivered record-breaking wins, bold statements, and political satire Billie Eilish (right) with her brother, Finneas O’Connell; (inset below) the ‘ICE OUT’ pins sported by some of the...
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City FOUR DETAINED FOR FIRING OUTSIDE ROHIT SHETTY’S RESIDENCE
Four people were detained from Pune on Sunday in connection with the firing incident outside filmmaker Rohit Shetty’s Mumbai residence, police said. They were picked up from the Karvenagar and Dhayari areas in Pune during an operation carried out by...
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INFLUENCE
Actor Sobhita Dhulipala, who married actor Naga Chaitanya in December 2024, says that her professional path remains firmly independent of her marital ties to one of Telugu cinema’s most influential film families. After stepping away from work for over...
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THE BUDGET WISHLIST
From tax relaxations to streamlined SOPs boosting growth, here’s what the entertainment industry wants from the 2026 Union Budget, which will be presented on Sunday
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Tanishq Diamonds X Rahul Mishra shine at Paris Couture Week
For the fourth consecutive year, Tanishq returned to Paris Couture Week, reinforcing its journey from India’s most trusted jewellery brand to a globally aspirational luxury maison. The showcase marked its third collaboration with couturier Rahul Mishra...
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Genetic illnesses in my family, says Zakir
Stand-up comic Zakir Khan told his live audience during his January 18 show in Hyderabad that he is going on a long break owing to health reasons. Now, Zakir revealed that he is predisposed to some illnesses. “There are certain genetic illnesses in my...
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City
Social media influencer Orhan Awatramani aka Orry, has been dominating showbiz chatter lately, following unfiltered social media posts that have openly hinted at tensions with his former close friends, actor Sara Ali Khan and her brother, actor Ibrahim...
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NAME AND SHAME?
Actor-siblings Sara Ali Khan, Ibrahim Ali Khan unfollow social media personality Orry after he lists ‘Sara, Palak, Amrita’ as ‘worst names’
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City Deepti Sharma, Rani Mukerji champion power, pride and Nari Shakti this Republic Day
I want to inspire each girl in the country to follow their dreams because sapne zarur poore hote hain. Every girl is a mardaani and a warrior! As India prepares to celebrate its 77th Republic Day tomorrow, cricketer Deepti Sharma and actor Rani...
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‘Palaash was caught red-handed at wedding and beaten by female cricketers’
Actor-producer Vidnyan Mane has made allegations that appear to confirm what many had feared, that singer-composer Palaash Muchhal allegedly cheated on Indian cricketer Smriti Mandhana. He has also accused Muchhal of cheating him of over ₹40 lakh,...
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I SW S S SS S ‘FU DARK’ R D UNSEALED CHATS
IT ALL STARTED... The Blake Lively–Justin Baldoni dispute traces back to the It Ends With Us press run in 2024, when rumours of friction began doing the rounds. The situation escalated in December 2024 after Blake filed a complaint alleging sexual...
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BRB, TAKING A BREAK
From Zakir Khan’s long hiatus announcement to Neha Kakkar’s pause, a larger conversation is unfolding around burnout, balance and mental health On Tuesday, a video from comedian Zakir Khan’s recent show in Hyderabad went viral after he spoke about...
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Akshay Kumar’s convoy caught in a freak road accident
Actor Akshay Kumar, 58, and his wife, author Twinkle Khanna, 51, were part of a multi-vehicle road accident on Monday night in Mumbai’s Juhu area. While the actor’s convoy vehicle was hit, the couple, who were travelling in a separate car ahead,...
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City LOVE & WAR RELEASE ‘NOT’ POSTPONED TO 2027
With several tentpole releases locking in dates for late 2026 and 2027, chatter around big-screen timelines has only grown louder, and Love & War is the latest to be pulled into it. A recent update suggested that Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s film, starring...
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Karisma calls Priya’s bid to access her divorce papers ‘frivolous’
The Supreme Court sought actor Karisma Kapoor’s response to a plea filed by Priya Kapur seeking certified records, including documents related to Karisma’s 2016 divorce from the late businessman Sunjay Kapur. Karisma’s counsel opposed the plea,...
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HONEY LEAVES A BAD TASTE
Rapper-singer Yo Yo Honey Singh has landed in controversy after a video from his gig at a Delhi concert went viral, triggering widespread criticism over an explicit onstage remark. The clip, recorded at a January 12 concert by Nanku and Karun in the...
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‘WANT AADYA TO EXPERIENCE City MAKAR SANKRANTI CELEBRATIONS’
On Makar Sankranti, a festival of renewal, gratitude, and harvest, actor Shreyas Talpade joins HTCity for a special shoot where he shows his kite flying skills and gorges on tilgul (jaggery and sesame candy). He shares his thoughts on the festival,...
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VIEWERS KNOW WHAT TO TAKE FROM DHURANDHAR
After nearly 15 years of navigating auditions, actor Danish Pandor is basking in widespread recognition for his role as gangster Uzair Baloch in Dhurandhar (2025). The 38-year-old credits the “overwhelming” appreciation in part to his co-stars Ranveer...
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A BREAK-ING START TO THE YEAR
Actors Veer, 30, and Tara, 30, have quietly ended their relationship, reports Filmfare, though neither has officially confirmed the split VEER PAHARIYA AND Rumours about Veer and Tara’s relationship first surfaced in 2025 when they were spotted on a...
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City
The global content creator returns to India and turns Mumbaikar with vada pav, cutting chai and gully cricket. He will also visit the Capital British social media star, musician and professional boxer KSI arrived in Mumbai on Wednesday, kicking off...
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DELHI WEDDING FOR SHIKHAR, SOPHIE
Former cricketer Shikhar Dhawan is set to marry Sophie Shine in the third week of February
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‘WE HAVE BEEN EACH OTHER’S SAHARA’
Ishaan Khatter has had a dream run on screen over the past year. One of the biggest highlights was Neeraj Ghaywan’s Homebound — India’s official entry to the Oscars 2026. The film, starring Ishaan alongside Vishal Jethwa and Janhvi Kapoor, even made it...
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DILJIT DOSANJH & IMTIAZ ALI STOP PRESS
Imtiaz Ali and Diljit Dosanjh first collaborated on the acclaimed Amar Singh Chamkila biopic. They now reunite for a yet-untitled film also starring Vedang Raina and Sharvari, set to release later this year. Amid rising tensions between India and...
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SRK under fire as KKR’s IPL 2026 roster includes Bangladeshi player
Kolkata Knight Riders’ decision to sign Bangladesh fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman for ₹9.2 crore at the IPL 2026 auction on December 16 has drawn criticism in India, with several leaders linking the move to recent reports of violence against Hindu...
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Kriti steps into NY with 20th Hindi film
She’s ringing in the new year still basking in the success of her 2025 release Tere Ishk Mein (TIM), which earned both strong reviews and big boxoffice numbers. And 2026 marks another milestone for Kriti Sanon, the release of her 20th Hindi film since...
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THE TRUSTED POLICE ALLY
From restoring faces and digitally removing masks to reviving investigations, AI is proving to be a reliable investigative partner in the hands of trained officers
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THE A TO Z OF 2025 Saiyaara
From the craze to Saif Ali Khan’s stabbing and Smriti Mandhana’s cancelled wedding, the year was packed with drama, action, and more
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V’S ‘NAMASTE’ TRIGGERS FRENZY OVER BTS INDIA STOP IN 2026
BTS fans in India, collectively known as ARMY, are abuzz after group member Kim Taehyung, popularly known as V, appeared to hint that the K-pop supergroup could include India in its 2026 world tour. During a live chat with fans on Saturday, the...
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AP Dhillon x B’wood: Sanjay, Tara turn up for the ‘brown munda’
Singer-rapper AP Dhillon’s December 26 concert in Mumbai, part of his One of One Tour, turned out to be a star-studded affair as actors Sanjay Dutt and Tara Sutaria joined him on stage. Viral videos from the night showed AP touching Sanjay’s feet, with...
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ZYDUS PINKATHON MUMBAI SETS WORLD RECORD FOR INCLUSION
Bringing together over 5,300 women participants, the 10th edition of the Zydus Pinkathon Mumbai, held on December 20 and 21 at the MMRDA Grounds, BKC, reaffirmed its position as one of India’s largest women’s running event. The two-day meet featured 3...
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City
AFrom gratitude and togetherness to his own nice-and-naughty list and cheesecake on the menu, actor Varun Dhawan opens up on what the festive season means to him as he poses for us ctor Varun Dhawan slips into full festive mode on Christmas today,...
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B-TOWN’S XMAS GLOW
On Christmas eve, actors Lauren Gottlieb and Tara Sutaria are embracing family time and indulging in their holiday traditions
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DAVID GUETTA TURNS SUNBURN INTO A GIANT SING-ALONG
Global EDM icon David Guetta, who last performed in India in 2017, turned Day 2 of Sunburn Festival in Mumbai into a full-throttle celebration as thousands sang along to his set. Taking over the main stage, the DJproducer wasted no time igniting the...
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MUMBAI MEETS MORELLO MAGIC!
Asea of music lovers in black took over the Fairmont Hotel in Mumbai on Friday night, and you just knew that they aren’t gearing up for a show but a heart thumping celebration of rock music. American guitarist Tom Morello performed in the city for the...
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SHANAYA BREAKS SILENCE ON HER DEBUT FILM’S FAILURE
Even with her Kapoor lineage, actor Shanaya Kapoor hasn’t had an easy start in the movies. She was first set to debut in Bedhadak, which was shelved, followed by actor-filmmaker Mohanlal’s pan-India project Vrushabha, which also didn’t take off. She...
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SHEFALI AGAINST SEXISM
Actor Shefali Shah talks about the deeply skewed expectations for men and women and gender bias in the industry that reflects in casting choices
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2025 CELEBRITY SPLITS
From Smriti-Palaash, Vijay-Tamannaah to Celina-Peter, 2025 has seen these celebrity couples part ways, creating headlines of breakups and new beginnings
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BOLLYWOOD BABIES
From Katrina-Vicky to Kiara-Sidharth, 2025 was all about actors stepping into the new role of parenthood and embracing it to the fullest
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You can’t see me... anymore: John Cena retires; celebs share tributes
Legendary WWE superstar John Cena has officially closed the curtain on his in-ring wrestling career after 26 years, concluding a farewell run that culminated in his final match at Saturday Night’s Main Event XLII on December 13. Cena (48) tapped out to...
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CHAOS MARS START OF MESSI’S GOAT INDIA TOUR IN KOLKATA
Argentine footballer Lionel Messi’s tour began on a chaotic note at Kolkata’s Salt Lake Stadium on Saturday, as disorder broke out after large sections of the crowd failed to get a clear view. Frustrated spectators, many of whom had paid premium...
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‘I DIDN’T EXPECT FA9LA TO BLOW UP TO THIS EXTENT’
Long before Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar turned it into a fullblown cultural moment in India, Bahrain-based rapper Hussam Aseem, aka Flipperachi, had already seen his track FA9LA go viral when it released in 2024. But nothing prepared him for what the song...
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THE YEAR OF LOVE ON BIG SCREEN AND BADS ON OTT
From ambitious historical to youthful romance and bold digital-first experiments, IMDb’s year-end list showcases what India actually watched this year in its Best of 2025 report. Based on page-views and user activity, the top slot is dominated by...
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AKSHAYE’S VIRAL DANCE
Everyone loves an underdog finally getting their moment in the spotlight and right now, it’s actors Akshaye Khanna (50) and Bobby Deol (56) stealing it. Gen Z can’t get enough of Akshaye, while Bobby has been crowned “Lord Bobby” online, with fans...
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‘NEEDED MORE SILENCE’
The intrusive pap culture has been a hot topic of discussion, especially after actor-MP Jaya Bachchan’s recent remarks. Actor Vijay Varma, who returned with Gustaakh Ishq after a 14-month break, says the gap feels bigger because he once had frequent...
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AAMIR OPENS HIS HEART: ON REENA, KIRAN & GAURI
Celebrated actor-filmmaker Aamir Khan, long known as Bollywood’s Mr Perfectionist, has often drawn attention not just for his work but for the unusually warm relationships he maintains with his former partners. On Sunday, at the 2025 Hindustan Times...
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MS DHONI IS THE NEW FACE OF PANASONIC AIR CONDITIONERS
Panasonic Life Solutions India has a cool new milestone: MS Dhoni, India’s legendary ‘Captain Cool’, is now the brand ambassador for its Air Conditioners. Dhoni’s calm leadership, consistent performance, and trustdriven legacy make him the perfect fit...
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TRAVELLER ANGER BOILS SHOWBIZ INDUSTRY STRUGGLES
Passengers vented on social media over flight disruptions and lastminute cancellations, alleging airport boards falsely showed “ontime” schedules. Thousands were left stranded, leading to confrontations with staff at multiple Indian airports. A...
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EDM star Tiësto to headline three-city India tour in 2026 after a decade
Global EDM icon Tiësto is set to return to India for a major threecity tour next year, with shows planned in Mumbai, Delhi and Kolkata. The Grammy-winning Dutch DJproducer last performed a multi-city run in the country more than a decade ago....
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City The King shows why he’s The King!
Cricketer Virat Kohli once again stole the spotlight, this time in Raipur on Wednesday, smashing his 53rd ODI century in the second match against South Africa, his second ton in consecutive games after the one in Ranchi. With this knock, Kohli extends...
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Shraddha reveals twins’ faces: Our tiny tornadoes are one
Shraddha Arya, best known for her role in television show, Kundali Bhagya, embraced motherhood for the first time in 2024 following her marriage in November 2021. It was a double blessing for Shraddha and her husband, Indian Navy officer Rahul Nagal,...
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SAMANTHA-RAJ ARE MARRIED!
The duo tied the knot in Coimbatore on Monday On Monday, actor Samantha Ruth Prabhu put all speculation about her relationship to rest by sharing her wedding photos with filmmaker Raj Nidimoru, one half of the acclaimed director duo Raj & DK,...
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Taapsee Pannu calls AQI crisis inevitable, Natasha Coutinho
natasha.coutinho @hindustantimes.com ctor Taapsee Pannu, who grew up in Delhi and now lives in Mumbai, says the alarming air-quality levels in both cities come as no surprise. With AQI readings touching hazardous levels over the past week, she says the...
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RAJINIKANTH @ IFFI
‘If there are 100 more janams, I’d like to be born as Rajinikanth,’ says the Tamil actor as he was honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award
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Honouring her roots
Actors Aditi Rao Hydari and Siddharth married in September last year at the 400-year-old Sri Ranganayaka Swamy Temple in Telangana, a shrine built by Aditi’s ancestors. She wore a handwoven Maheshwari tissue lehenga with a Banarasi tissue dupatta and...
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CHATTING USING MY NAME IS NOT RIGHT
Just days after actors Shriya Saran and Aditi Rao Hydari called out imposters pretending to be them, actor Rakul Preet Singh has spoken about a disturbing online impersonation incident, warning others to stay vigilant. Explaining how the incident...
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