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‘I AM SINGLE; LOVING THE SUCCESS’
His relationship status sparks almost as much curiosity as his film choices. Fresh off the success of Main Vaapas Aaunga, a film that went from a disappointing start to one of the year’s most talked-about success stories, Vedang Raina has plenty on his...
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TANISHQ X RAHUL MISHRA SHINE AT PARIS COUTURE WEEK
Tanishq Natural Diamonds and designer Rahul Mishra unveiled The Signature Couture Edit at Paris Couture Week 2026 on Monday, marking a one-of-its-kind foray between the jewellery brand and the couturier. The collection was showcased alongside Mishra’s...
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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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A tearful Ronaldo bows out of his final WC
Cristiano Ronaldo’s World Cup dream came to a heartbreaking end as Portugal crashed out of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Monday with a 0-1 Round of 16 defeat to Spain in Texas. The Portuguese captain appeared almost in tears after the final whistle,...
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SATLUJ VANISHES AFTER 48 HOURS: WHAT HAPPENED? it
After years of censorship battles, title changes and release delays, Diljit Dosanjh’s long-delayed film finally reached audiences without cuts — only to disappear from ZEE5 within two days. As speculation grows, no official explanation has emerged For...
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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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₹100 CRORE;
Akshay Kumar-led Welcome To The Jungle has crossed the ₹100-crore gross mark in India, with trade website Sacnilk pegging its current gross collection at approx ₹116.27 crore. Trade analyst Taran Adarsh believes the film has connected with audiences...
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DEL TO HYD: COUTURE WEEK IS TRAVELLING!
Have you ever heard of a fashion week packing its bags and going on a road trip? Well, it’s actually happening! For the first time ever, the most awaited fashion gala — the India Couture Week — is heading straight to Hyderabad for its opening...
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‘I learned comedy by watching Akshay, Johnny and Arshad’
Disha Patani may be basking in the success of Welcome To The Jungle, but the actor says the film gave her a newfound appreciation for comedy — a genre she now believes is among the toughest to master. “Making people laugh is much harder than it looks....
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TAYLOR MADE FAIRYTALE
PRIVACY FIRST Team Swift isn’t taking any chances. Multiple reports claim guests have been asked to sign electronic non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), while invitations have reportedly been watermarked to prevent leaks and unauthorised sharing...
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Nora Fatehi cheers Morocco’s giant-killing night
My love for football reignited in 2022 when I watched Morocco go from being a team that no one really cared for to suddenly becoming the underdog that won everyone’s hearts and reached the semi-finals,” says Nora Fatehi, as Morocco scripted another...
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Misogyny isn’t a punchline Audiences drew the line
The “₹370 biryani” controversy became one of the most discussed social media talking points of the year after comments made by an audience member during comedian Pranit More’s show went viral. The fallout extended beyond social media, leading to public...
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SPLITSVILLE FOR AKANKSHA, GAURAV
Actor Akanksha Chamola, 35, shocked everyone at the premiere of a reality TV show with the revelation that she and husband, actor Gaurav Khanna, 44, are getting a divorce. She said, “Gaurav (and I) are getting a divorce. We have been living separately...
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SAIF ON ATTACKER: I WANTED TO FORGIVE HIM
Actor-producer Saif Ali Khan has said he would be open to forgiving the attacker involved in the burglary attempt at his Mumbai residence in Bandra last year on January 16, during which he was stabbed multiple times. Admitting that he genuinely...
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Golden glow in Goa: Khushboo Sundar’s daughter gets married in a starry affair
Goa witnessed the presence of some of the biggest names from the Hindi, Telugu and Tamil film industries and the political field on Thursday. Celebs from all over India came under one roof to attend the wedding of actor-politician couple Khushboo...
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An emotional Neymar Jr. marked his return to the FIFA World Cup 2026 on Thursday, fighting back ears as he stepped onto the field or Brazil after a 981-day absence rom the national team. The 34-year-old, Brazil’s allime leading scorer with 79 goals n...
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FEAR, FANTASY, FAMILY PRESSURE: PSYCHIATRISTS ON THE PUNE CASE
TMental health experts discuss family expectations, peoplepleasing and why many young adults still struggle to say ‘no’ to marriage he Pune murder case, in which 26year-old businessman Ketan Agarwal died after allegedly being pushed into a gorge at...
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Tom-Zendaya: Here comes the wedding ring...
Days after actor Tom Holland confirmed that he and actor Zendaya had secretly tied the knot, the newlyweds turned heads at the Spider-Man: Brand New Day fan event in Berlin, Germany, on Monday, with Zendaya’s dazzling ring stack stealing the show. Her...
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Draped in blooms
In a conversation with HT City Showstoppers, actor Shriya Saran opens up about finding confidence through fashion, staying connected to her roots and dressing for herself
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INDIA ROLLS OUT THE YOGA
A sea of yoga mats, synchronised poses and community celebrations, from PM Narendra Modi’s session in Kolkata to events across the country, marked International Day of Yoga on Sunday
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YOGA HAS ANSWERS
International Day of Yoga: Actor Neha Dhupia on why yoga remains her constant, her foundation, her very core
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HEROINES
Eetha After the blockbuster success of Stree 2 (2094), Shraddha Kapoor returns to the big screen with this biographical drama inspired by the life of Marathi Tamasha and Lavani icon Vithabai Narayangaonkar. Directed by Laxman Utekar and backed by...
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Preity Zinta gets Bombay HC nod to sue Google, Meta over deepfakes
Actor Preity G Zinta has been granted permission by the Bombay High Court to file a civil suit against Google LLC, Meta and several other entities over alleged AIgenerated deepfakes and unauthorised use of her identity. According to a report by Bar...
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Tom Holland confirms he’s married to Zendaya
After months of speculation — and an AI-fuelled wedding photo frenzy — actor Tom Holland, 30, has finally confirmed that he is married to long-time partner and SpiderMan co-star Zendaya. Rumours about their wedding have been swirling since January,...
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IS A HOLLYWOOD ‘OBSESSION’ SIDELINING HINDI RELEASES? ‘FOR EVERY DHURANDHAR, THERE WILL BE FIVE EXPENSIVE FILMS THAT WILL BOMB’
Akash Bhatnagar The global success of the Hollywood horror film Obsession, which has reportedly earned 330 times its budget, has become a case study in world cinema. However, it has sparked mixed reactions within the Hindi film industry. Filmmaker...
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LUCAS HERNÁNDEZ (FRANCE) NEYMAR JR (BRAZIL)
An eagle, clockwork designs, scripts and geometric patterns dominate the French defender’s body art, giving it a sleek, graphic aesthetic. Theme: Symbolism One of football’s most heavily tattooed stars, Neymar’s collection features faith-based...
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Obsessed with Obsession? Anurag Kashyap calls out limited screenings for Indian films
Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap has voiced his frustration over the way theatres are giving limited screen space to Indian films while continuing to schedule multiple shows for the Hollywood horror film Obsession, released on May 29. Sharing his concerns on...
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I’ve worked all my life to reach here: Nora on sharing FIFA WC stage with Katy Perry, Lisa
Singer-actor Nora Fatehi took centre stage at the FIFA Club World Cup 2026 opening ceremony in Toronto on Friday, performing Siir Siir, the official track from the tournament’s music album. The song, which Nora sings and features in alongside French...
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The FIFA World Cup 2026 is officially underway, and it began with a concert as grand as the tournament itself. More than 80,000 fans packed Mexico City’s iconic Estadio Azteca on June 11 as global music stars, dazzling performances and Mexican cultural...
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Her professionalism has not changed: Akshay Kumar on Raveena Tandon
fter delivering several hit films together, including (1994), (1996) and (2004), actors Akshay Kumar and Raveena Tandon are set to reunite on screen in The two also famously dated in the 1990s before parting ways. Responding to a question from HT City...
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Akansha Ranjan Kapoor, Sharan Sharma to wed next month
Actor Akansha Ranjan Kapoor and filmmaker Sharan Sharma, best known for directing Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl (2020) and Mr & Mrs Mahi (2024), are set to tie the knot next month. We have exclusively learnt that the couple will marry in Mumbai on...
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OLD SONGS, NEW HITS: B’WOOD DEBATES THE REMIX TREND
From Chunnari Chunari (Biwi No. 1, 1999) and Ramba Ho (Armaan, 1981) to Sandese Aate Hain (Border, 1997), Bollywood’s classics are finding a second life through remixes. As films such as the Dhurandhar franchise, Border 2, Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai...
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City WANTED TO DO THE MOVIES I DID’
Three decades into Bollywood, Saif Ali Khan believes longevity in the industry is a mix of hard work, timing and a fair bit of luck. The actor, recently seen in the cop drama Kartavya, admits his early years were far from smooth, despite perceptions...
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ARMY OFFICER’S PROPOSAL SPARKS DECORUM DEBATE
Amarriage proposal by an Indian Army officer moments after receiving his wings has sparked a debate online over military decorum and personal expression. The moment unfolded on June 2 at the Combat Army Aviation Training School near Nashik,...
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It wasn’t me! Nushrratt Bharuccha calls out fake Insta Story on moaning sounds
Actor Nushrratt Bharuccha has been battling online trolling since Sunday after a video from her Instagram Story, posted during Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s IPL title win, went viral with several social media users claiming they could hear “moaning”...
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DELHI HOTEL
The devastating fire that ripped through Flourish Stay B&B in Malviya Nagar on Wednesday morning, killing at least 21 people (18 foreign nationals) and injuring several others, has left Delhi shaken. As investigators probe the blaze, believed to have...
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Viral but NOT REAL
May 2026 may well be remembered as the month deepfakes went mainstream in celebrity culture. Within weeks, actors including Madhuri Dixit, Katrina Kaif, Urvashi Rautela and Rukmini Vasanth found themselves battling AIgenerated images and videos that...
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ROYAL ‘CHAMPIONS’ BENGALURU, AGAIN!
Royal Challengers Bengaluru defended their IPL title on Sunday, defeating Gujarat Titans in the final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Chasing 156, RCB rode on Virat Kohli’s unbeaten 75 off 42 balls to seal a second successive title. The...
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DELHI COURT FRAMES CHARGES AGAINST JACQUELINE, SUKESH
After withdrawing her plea to turn approver in the ₹200crore extortion case last month, actor Jacqueline Fernandez now faces money laundering charges alongside alleged conman Sukesh Chandrashekhar Actor Jacqueline Fernandez, alleged conman Sukesh...
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RGV’S TWO CENTS ON DON 3 ROW
Actor Ranveer Singh’s reported exit from filmmakers Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani’s Don 3 weeks before filming now has more industry insiders picking sides. After the Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) issued a NonCooperation...
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‘I FORGIVE THEM’
Singer Adnan Sami reacts to people who still question his patriotism and loyalty to India
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‘WE ARE NOT BANNING RANVEER SINGH’
The Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE)’s decision to issue a NonCooperation Directive (NCD) has sparked reactions across the film industry and on social media. While many questioned whether a film body can “ban” an artiste, FWICE...
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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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