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RANVEER SINGH TO BE BOYCOTTED BY BOLLYWOOD?
Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) has issued a Non-Cooperation Directive (NCD) against actor Ranveer Singh amid his reported fallout with filmmakers Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani over his exit from Don 3. The directive, issued on...
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QUEEN FOR QUEEN
After trolls called her ‘old’, Kangana Ranaut called Aishwarya Rai Bachchan’s looks at the Cannes Film Festival ‘glorious’
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The Cannes regular traded classic gowns for a theatrical white tuxedo with sequins, feathers and power shoulders Actor Aishwarya Rai Bachchan turned up the drama for her final Cannes 2026 appearance on Saturday, stepping onto the closing ceremony red...
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COSMIC SPARKLE Two looks, one Cannes queen
After much anticipation over her appearance, actor Aishwarya Rai Bachchan finally stepped onto the Cannes 2026 red carpet on Friday evening in a sculpted abyss-blue couture gown by Amit Aggarwal. The mermaid-finish silhouette, paired with a sheen...
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THAILAND’S VISA-FREE PARTY IS OVER FOR INDIAN TRAVELLERS
Thailand may remain one of India’s favourite foreign getaways, but spontaneous holidays just got a lot less easy. In a major policy shift, the Thai Cabinet has approved a proposal to end the relaxed 60-day visa-free entry scheme that travellers from 93...
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‘I beg for an audition; I’m very comfortable with it’
Actor Radhikka Madan says she still “begs for auditions” despite earning praise for her performances, admitting that every project feels like a “do or die” situation. The actor, recently appreciated for her work in Subedaar by filmmaker Hansal Mehta,...
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The ‘Melodi’ universe strikes again — this time with Melody toffees
On the final leg of his fivenation tour, Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Italian PM Giorgia Meloni over dinner in Rome on Tuesday. Soon after, Meloni shared a video thanking Modi for gifting her a packet of Melody toffees, instantly sending social...
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ON TRAVELLING BY TRAIN
He grabbed attention online when he took the Vande Bharat from Jaipur to Delhi, in support of PM Narendra Modi’s save fuel campaign and austerity measures. In a Reel on Monday, he urged people to use public transport where possible: “Where possible, we...
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STARTED FINISHED
Over a career spanning more than three decades, Saif Ali Khan has explored genres across films and OTT, from intense dramas like recently released to beloved romcoms such as (2004) and Salaam Namaste (2005). But the actor now feels Bollywood-style...
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YOGRAJ SEEKS ANTICIPATORY BAIL
Former cricketer and now actor Yograj Singh, 68, has sought anticipatory bail following an FIR filed against him Chandigarh on May 14. The complaint was made by a local advocate over alleged anti-women dialogue by his character in the web series...
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Bringing my culture to Cannes felt special: Huma Qureshi
Actor-producer Huma Qureshi spotlighted Indian craftsmanship at the French Riviera on Saturday during the ongoing Cannes Film Festival. She adorned a plum-hued Banarasi saree with gold zari detailing and temple jewellery, a look she describes as a...
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‘MAINE SAARE TABOO TOPICS KHATAM KAR DIYE HAIN’
His career spans 14 years, and he already has a National Award to his name, apart from the moniker ‘clutter breaker’. Actor Ayushmann Khurrana, currently tickling the audience’s funny bone with his latest flick Pati Patni Aur Woh Do (PPAWD), spoke on...
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Goal-den trio: BTS, Shakira, Madonna to rock FIFA’s first-ever halftime
The 2026 FIFA World Cup (June 11-July 19) is set to make history beyond football. In a major announcement on Thursday, FIFA revealed that global music icons Madonna, Shakira and BTS will headline the tournament’s first-ever halftime show during the...
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CANNES OR CAN’T-SEE? INTERNET ZOOMS IN ON ALIA BHATT
Alia Bhatt’s Cannes 2026 appearance sparked unexpected social media debate late Tuesday night after viral videos from the red carpet led users to claim the actor appeared to be waving at photographers focused elsewhere. One widely circulated clip...
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Mouni Roy and husband Suraj Nambiar reportedly living separately amid split chatter
Rumours of trouble in actor Mouni Roy and businessman-husband Suraj Nambiar’s marriage have surfaced online, four years after their lavish Goa wedding. Speculation intensified after fans noticed the couple had reportedly unfollowed each other on...
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‘WED IN INDIA’ PUSH SPARKS FRESH INTEREST IN LOCAL DESTINATION WEDDINGS
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeal to reduce nonessential foreign exchange spending has struck a chord with India’s wedding industry. Addressing a public rally in Telangana on Sunday, the PM urged citizens to avoid unnecessary foreign travel and...
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I read the script in one sitting: Kang Mi-Na on If Wishes Could Kill
The global success of the recently released series, If Wishes Could Kill, has turned its cast into overnight stars. Riding the success, South Korean actor and singer Kang Mi-Na opens up about the experience, the pressures that came with it, and what...
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What a (working) mom wants!
On Mother’s Day today, actor-mothers from the TV world talk about the facilities and support systems they believe should be available on sets to help working mums manage their professional and personal responsibilities more smoothly “The number of...
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‘PEOPLE SHOULD STOP TALKING ABOUT FILM BUDGETS’
Riteish Deshmukh is a relieved man, physically, mentally and emotionally. His latest labour of love, Raja Shivaji, has worked at the box office, especially in Maharashtra. His craft as a director, apart from acting, too has found praise. Speaking on...
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HANTAVIRUS AT SEA: WHY THE WORLD IS WATCHING M/V HONDIUS
April 1: A couple travels through South America, including Argentina, before boarding the M/V Hondius. April 6: A male passenger develops fever, headache and diarrhoea on board. April 11: His condition worsens into respiratory distress and he dies. No...
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OP SINDOOR TITLE FINALLY ALLOCATED TO A FILM
On the first anniversary of Operation Sindoor today, as India marks the triumphant strike against the Pakistan-based terror camps, production house Bihar Film Company has secured the official rights to use the title Operation Sindoor for a film. The...
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G-Dragon under fire over racist shirt; agency apologises
South Korean rapper-singer G-Dragon, aka Kwon Ji-yong, recently faced backlash after wearing a shirt featuring a Dutch racial slur during a performance in Macau, prompting an apology from his agency. The controversy began after G-Dragon took the stage...
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VIJAY FEVER SPREADS ACROSS TAMIL NADU!
Actor-turned politician Joseph Vijay Chandrasekhar, fondly called Vijay, is on the brink of making history as he leads his political party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), in the polls of Tamil Nadu assembly elections. The early celebrations have...
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OSCARS VS AI: INDIAN FILM INDUSTRY REACTS TO NEW GUIDELINES
Bilkul sahi decision hai. Kahaniyaan algorithms se nahi, insaan ki zindagi se aati hain. AI madad kar sakta hai, par mehsoos nahi kar sakta. It’s now part of a massive global shift, but balance is key. Technology should enhance storytelling, not...
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Karl Urban on levelling up with Mortal Kombat after The Boys: It belongs to fans
After becoming a globally recognised name with web series The Boys, Kiwi actor Karl Urban is now stepping into another massive pop-culture universe. He will be seen in the upcoming film Mortal Kombat II, based on the iconic video game franchise. For...
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Actor-entrepreneur Malaika Arora on shutting down age stereotypes and why men are rarely questioned about their appearance Fitness goals, fashion goals… You name any benchmark in showbiz, and chances are Malaika Arora has already achieved it. As the...
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Did Diljit go gender-fluid on Fallon’s show?
Punjabi singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh turned heads with a high fashion moment for his Tuesday appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. Here’s decoding his look
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Kailash Kher’s ‘don’t sing on demand’ remark draws mixed industry views
What could have been a routine audience request turned into a statement on artistic dignity by Kailash Kher. At an event in Delhi last week, the singer refused to perform impromptu when asked to sing a few lines, using the moment to challenge what he...
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi played a friendly football match on Tuesday with local youth in Sikkim’s Gangtok during his visit to the state for its 50th statehood celebrations. The 75-year-old later took to X to share photos and videos from the match,...
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Akshay Kumar, Priyadarshan team up for two new films
After the super success of Bhooth Bangla, which marked their reunion after 14 years, actor Akshay Kumar and filmmaker Priyadarshan have added two more films to their slate, continuing a long creative partnership that dates back to the 2000s. Both...
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Raghu Rai
One of the most globally renowned photographers from India, Raghu Rai, passed away at a hospital in Delhi on Sunday at 83. His son Nitin Rai, also a photographer, told PTI that he was battling cancer which had spread to his brain, and he also had...
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TAAL 2 SCRIPT IS ALMOST READY: SUBHASH GHAI
Filmmaker Subhash Ghai, 80, has announced that Taal 2 ,a sequel to thew 1999 cult classic featuring Akshaye Khanna, Aishwraya Rai Bachchan and Anil Kapoor is on cards. “Uska poora script hum almost complete kar chuke hain aur abhi hum soch rahe hain...
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‘POOKIE’ LEADERS
From Barack Obama to Shashi Tharoor, politicians are embracing pop-culture vibes
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My job is not to go around offending people: Twinkle Khanna
Self-aware, sharp and gently irreverent, she moves between insight and humour without missing a beat. This World Book Day, author-filmmaker Twinkle Khanna, known for writing Mrs Funnybones (2015), The Legend of Lakshmi Prasad (2016), Pyjamas Are...
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Straight out of Kantara: Fans react to Tilak’s century after chat with Hardik
umbai Indians’ batsman Tilak Varma scripted a stunning turnaround against the Gujarat Titans in Monday’s IPL match in Ahmedabad. Since it followed an intense mid-innings chat with MI captain Hardik Pandya, many fans said it felt straight out of the...
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Than I should have: Jasmine Sandlas
Singer Jasmine Sandlas is riding high on the success of her tracks in Dhurandhar films.Now, during a chat on YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia’s podcast, the singer opened up about her struggle with alcoholism and family situation. The 40-year-old reflected...
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Actor-couple Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone announced their second pregnancy on Sunday with a photo of their daughter, Dua
Actor-couple Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh are set to embrace parenthood once again. They shared the news on Sunday with an Instagram post featuring their daughter Dua (see left), marking their second pregnancy announcement. In the picture, Dua...
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FELT BAD FOR VIRAT: LIZLAZ
Amid the frenzy surrounding Virat Kohli’s latest ‘likegate’, German influencer LizLaz reacts to thelikeunlike moment
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Shooter in Rohit Shetty house firing case arrested in Agra
The shooter who allegedly opened fire at filmmaker Rohit Shetty’s Mumbai residence two months ago was arrested on Thursday by a joint team of the Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force an the Mumbai Police Crime Branch. According to police, the accused,...
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HC BARS RAJIV RAI FROM PUBLIC REMARKS ON DHURANDHAR
The Delhi High Court on Wednesday recorded an undertaking from filmmaker Rajiv Rai to refrain from making public comments on his dispute with the makers of Dhurandhar The Revenge, after he called them “thieves” in media interactions. The court also...
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Pietersen reignites IPL vs country debate (offfield)
Former England captain Kevin Pietersen stirred conversation after saying prioritising the IPL over England duties effectively ended his international career, reviving the long-running franchise vs country debate.
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AKSHAY, WAMIQA AND RAJPAL PACK IN HORROR AND HUMOUR
My son shared recently that after watching Bhool Bhulaiyaa (2007), he was scared of (actor) Vidya Balan for six years! Actors Akshay Kumar, Wamiqa Gabbi and Rajpal Yadav talk ghosts, manifestations and upcoming release Bhooth Bangla in the latest...
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NATASA’S BOND WITH KRUNAL-PANKHURI
Fans have noticed that Natasa Stankovic, Hardik’s former partner, shares a cordial equation with Krunal and his wife Pankhuri Sharma. The actor, along with her son, Agastya, also met Hardik’s mother recently at their residence in Mumbai.
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THE GOLDEN VOICE SIGNS OFF
Concern grew late Saturday night as news spread that Asha Bhosle had been admitted to a South Mumbai hospital. By Sunday morning, those fears were confirmed, as the legendary singer passed away at 92. She had been admitted on Saturday evening due to...
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City KEEN TO DO AN INDIAN FILM
The South Korean star talks about his growing Indian fanbase and his latest hit Turning heads with his ripped physique and hard-hitting punches in the global hit Bloodhounds 2, South Korean star Woo Do Hwan has another reason to smile — his growing...
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He’s been in the film industry for almost 20 years now, and people swear by his school of filmmaking. Unrequited, often incomplete love (barring a few exceptions) forms an integral part of his stories. Yet, when you speak to him, he’s all heart....
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Tanishq reimagines the natural gemstone trend with ‘Hues’ as Triptii shines
Tanishq’s latest collection, Hues, was unveiled at an intimate showcase recently by actor Triptii Dimri; Pelki Tshering, chief marketing officer, Tanishq; and Garima Maheshwari, head of design, Tanishq. The actor’s look mirrored the essence of Hues:...
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THE BIG BOX OFFICE CLASH
KHOSLA KA GHOSLA 2- VVAN The sequel to the 2006 National Award winning comedy Khosla Ka Ghosla marks the return of its original cast of Anupam Kher, Boman Irani, Ranvir Shorey, Tara Sharma Saluja and Parvinn Dabass, with Ravi Kishan as the new entry....
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New jodis on the block!
Rohit Suresh Saraf and Sahher Bambba are reportedly set to share screen space in an upcoming film. While an official announcement is awaited, reports suggest the project has completed its scripting stage and is expected to go on floors in the second...
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Dhadak was the most successful debut film
Actor Janhvi Kapoor made her Bollywood debut in 2018 opposite Ishaan Khatter with Dhadak. Now, she has revealed struggling with depression despite her first film’s commercial success. “Every time anyone talks to me about my first film, they are like,...
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Veteran actor Brian Cox, best known for the series Succession and films such as Manhunter (1986) and Troy (2004), is no stranger to speaking his mind. The 79year-old has once again made headlines for his unfiltered remarks, this time aiming for several...
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SKY’S DHURANDHAR MOMENT
Cricketer Surya Kumar Yadav had a playful exchange when he recreated actor Akshaye Khanna’s viral step from Dhurandhar
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‘ANGRY, HAIRY MAN COVERED IN BLOOD GENRE DISTURBS ME’
He was Hindi cinema’s quintessential chocolate boy ever since his debut in Jaane Tu… Ya Jaane Na (2008) — until he disappeared from the screen in 2015. Eleven years on, his resurgence has been organic, driven by fans who kept asking, “Where is Imran...
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GAME ON: CITY PUBS SERVE IPL VIBES
Lucknowites have gone all out to cash in on the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) frenzy. With the state capital hosting Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) matches, the excitement is even more, with hotels, restaurants and nightclubs dishing out a host of...
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Priyanka visits Golden Temple, joins seva
Actor Priyanka Chopra Jonas visited the Golden Temple on Tuesday, where she offered prayers and performed seva by cleaning utensils at Sri Darbar Sahib, dressed in a pink suit with her head covered with dupatta. Social media users praised the...
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‘THERE SHOULD BE STRONG LAWS AGAINST CYBERBULLYING’
Actor Bhumi Satish Pednekkar didn’t hold back as she spoke during a session on Monday at the just-concluded International Film Festival Delhi’s inaugural edition, getting candid about social media trolling and the need to support smaller films. In...
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Sonam-Anand welcome baby no. 2!
Actor Sonam A Kapoor, 40, and businessman Anand Ahuja, 41, have welcomed their second child, a baby boy, on March 29. Sharing the news on Instagram on Sunday, Sonam wrote that their “family has grown,” adding that their son Vayu is “overjoyed to...
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Rasha eyes South debut: I enjoy how all their films are larger than life
I have loved watching South cinema, be it the films of Prabhas sir, Jr NTR sir, Mahesh Babu sir. Just one film into her career, Rasha Thadani is already looking South. The 21year-old is set to make her South cinema debut with Srinivasa Mangapuram...
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DDH AT 18 MONTHS
Actor Varun Dhawan reveals that his daughter Lara was diagnosed with developmental dysplasia of the hip at 18 months; urges early detection
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WHISTLEPODU FOR SANJU SAMSON
One of the biggest talking points this season is wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson’s move to Chennai Super Kings in a high-profile trade, after years as the face of Rajasthan Royals. CSK brought him in to bolster their batting after a disappointing...
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VIRAT’S NEW INK GOES VEGAN City
Ahead of the Indian Premiere League (IPL) 2026, cricketer Virat Kohli has added a new tattoo using plant-based cruelty-free ink to his left arm. The tattoo, completed over 24 hours across three sessions (so far), restores his faded Shiva design with...
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PLAY HARD, WORK HARDER: IPL’S NEW RULEBOOK
From curtailed practice sessions and dressing room access to stricter dress codes and travel norms, the BCCI has introduced tighter, more disciplined rules for cricketers ahead of Indian Premier League 2026 starting on March 28 DEW RULE: BALL...
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BADSHAH WEDDING PICS SURPRISE FANS
Singer-rapper Badshah has reportedly married Punjabi actormodel Isha Rikhi. The news surfaced after Isha’s mother, Poonam Rikhi, shared a series of pictures and videos on Instagram on Tuesday. The photos show Badshah and Isha performing wedding...
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The song Sarke Chunar from KD The Devil has sparked controversy, from backlash over its lyrics to a reported fatwa against actor Nora Fatehi, who features in the track. Amid allegations that the outrage was orchestrated for publicity, director Prem has...
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INSIDE BTS’ BIG RETURN City
K-pop boy band BTS officially marked their group comeback after nearly four years with BTS The Comeback Live: Arirang concert, held on Saturday at Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul. Here’s what went down
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City ‘I will never make Kabhi
IK3G... conic — the adjective doesn’t just describe the body of work, but the man behind it as well. Filmmaker-host-actor Karan Johar, in a candid chat on The Right Angle with Sonal Kalra, talks about everything under the sun — his upcoming films and...
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City DHURANDHAR-
For actor Danish Pandor, this Eid-ul-Fitr feels different, coming on the back of the success of his recent release Dhurandhar The Revenge. But he says his sense of gratitude remains unchanged. “The gratitude has always been there. Success is just a...
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NEW RULES TO SOAR HIGH
Frequent flyers and cabin crew alike are welcoming the new, ‘passenger-friendly’ rules for Indian airlines laid out by the DGCA
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‘OSCARS SHOULD HAVE MENTIONED DHARAM JI’S NAME’
The 98th Academy Awards missing out on legendary Indian actor, late Dharmendra’s mention in the televised In Memoriam section has not gone down well with his fans. Social media, since Monday morning, has been reacting strongly to the miss on the...
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THE BIGGEST ACTING SURPRISE
The Best Actor win had been one of the most closely watched contests all season. For months, industry chatter had pitted Timothée Chalamet and Leonardo DiCaprio in this race. But it went to Michael B Jordan for Sinners, picking up his first Oscar and...
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DESCRIBE ME’
Actor Naga Chaitanya’s heartfelt portrayal of Andhra fishermen earns critical acclaim and government recognition Actor Naga Chaitanya is riding a professional high. He recently won the Best Actor award at the Telangana Gaddar Film Awards 2025 for his...
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FROM INDIA TO PARIS: W FOR WOMAN TAKES CONTEMPORARY ETHNIC WEAR TO PARIS FASHION WEEK ELLI AVRRAM CHANNELS SPRING, THE PARIS WAY
Indian ethnic wear has stepped onto one of fashion’s biggest global stages. W for Woman, part of Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Ltd., became the first major Indian wear retail brand to present its collection at Paris Fashion Week, showcasing its...
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‘WHY DOES AUDIENCE CARE ABOUT THE OPENING OF A FILM?’
Actor Bhumi Satish Pednekkar’s clarity of thought is refreshing in a world of rehearsed answers by celebrities. In the latest episode of The Right Angle with Sonal Kalra, she talks about her journey, troll culture and urges fans to support low budget...
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LARA’S RETURN FROM DUBAI: FELT LIKE AIRLIFT 2
Among many Indians stranded in the UAE during the bombings in the midst of the ongoing US Israel Iran war was actor Lara Dutta Bhupathi. After posting an emotional video on social media about the situation she was facing in Dubai, the actor is now...
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Allu Sirish: I introduced Nayanika as my wife even before our wedding
Actor Allu Sirish, 38, married businessperson Nayanika Reddy, 35 on March 6, and the reality has been sinking in. In his first interview since, Sirish says he had been introducing Nayanika as his wife even before the wedding. “It was easy to call her...
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