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IS ‘A’ BECOMING BOX-OFFICE FRIENDLY?
Mhas 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 limits commercial...
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RAPPERIYA BAALAM, JAGIRDAAR RV: USING SHOORVEER FOR MUNNA BHAIYA IS APPALLING
While Mirzapur: The Movie continues its box-office run, Rajasthani musician brothers Rapperiya Baalam and Jagirdaar RV have accused its makers of using their track Shoorveer without permission. The duo says they learnt about the song’s inclusion after...
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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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‘The new generation of actors is very insecure’
Filmmaker Priyadarshan has reunited with actor Akshay Kumar for the ninth time in the upcoming action-thriller Haiwaan, also starring Saif Ali Khan. The film, releasing next week, marks a departure from the actor-director duo’s usual comic territory,...
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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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On-ground situation in Nepal is not good: Sonu Sood
With rescue operations underway in Nepal during the devastating floods, actor-philanthropist Sonu Sood reached Kathmandu on Tuesday to help survivors. Speaking to us from Nuwakot, one of the “most affected areas”, he says, “The situation on ground is...
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As the No. 10 signs off, India says thank you
Lionel Messi’s international farewell has hit home in India too. As the 39-year-old called time on his 21-year Argentina career on August 31, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Yuvraj Singh and Shikhar Dhawan joined fans worldwide in saying goodbye to football’s...
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Gal Gadot to pass the Wonder Woman torch?
Hollywood actor Gal Gadot, best known for playing Wonder Woman in the DC Extended Universe films, has recently shared an update that dashes the hopes of fans eagerly awaiting her return. The 41-year-old actor, who will next be seen in the The Runner,...
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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...
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Samantha gets candid on pregnancy
Actor Samantha Ruth Prabhu, who is expecting her first child with filmmaker husband Raj Nidimoru, has opened up about weight gain and how pregnancy has made her feel “empowered”. During an Instagram AMA with new mothers on Friday, Samantha asked, “New...
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‘NO BIG DEAL’
Delhi-based Vandan Alankar Sawai has become an overnight sensation after beating World No 1 chess player Magnus Carlsen
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Aday after music legend Dolly Parton, 80, died in Nashville, tributes continue for a star whose influence stretched far beyond country music. Her family announced her death on Tuesday; representatives later said she had fought a brief battle with...
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‘I’d spend hours making pookalams with my Gujarati, Maharashtrian friends’
For Malavika Mohanan, Onam, being celebrated today, has always been a way of reconnecting with her Malayali roots. Born and raised in Mumbai, the actor says the festival gave her a sense of belonging to Kerala, even while she was growing up away from...
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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 completes 25 years later this year, Kajol says that a whole new generation of viewers is discovering its iconic...
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A TAAPSEE VS KANGANA SHOWDOWN, AGAIN
Actors Taapsee Pannu and Kangana Ranaut’s years-old feud has flared up again over an ‘upbringing’ remark, with Kangana reviving her ‘sasti copy’ jibe
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Arjun Rampal, Gabriella make it official!
Actor Arjun Rampal and South African model Gabriella Demetriades got married in a registered ceremony in Goa on Friday. The marriage was registered under Goa’s Uniform Civil Code at the Sub-Registrar’s office in Mapusa, North Goa, Sub-Registrar Suraj...
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Jaafar Jackson hopes ‘Michael’ sequel tells uncle’s side of allegations
Asequel to Michael could give late pop icon Michael Jackson’s perspective on the child sexual abuse allegations against him, according to actor Jaafar Jackson, who portrayed his late uncle in the biopic released in April. Speaking to GQ Middle East,...
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Prince Harry and Meghan six years after US move
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, are planning to return to Britain, several outlets reported on Wednesday. The move comes six years after the couple first shifted to the US. However, they are not expected to resume...
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Apoorva aka The Rebel Kid moves to New York with ‘no regret’ over past decisions
Content creator Apoorva, aka The Rebel Kid, recently revealed that she has moved to New York to pursue an MBA at NYU Stern, with plans to eventually return to India and build a D2C brand. The move comes over a year after she faced backlash for a...
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WHAT’S COOKING ON FILM SETS? INSIDERS REVEAL FOOD HYGIENE LAPSES AFTER FDA RAID
Maharashtra FDA recently issued show-cause notices to actors Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn and Tiger Shroff over their roles as brand endorsers in advertisements for Vimal Elaichi. The agency suspects the advertisements are a form of surrogate promotion...
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‘I really enjoy Indian films that have such a positive influence on people’
South Korean actor Kang Hoon has an India connect already: he is a self-confessed fan of the Aamir Khan-starrer 3 Idiots (2009), a film he says taught him tenacity. Now leading the romantic K-drama My Bias Is My Boss, the 35-year-old says India has...
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SRK, AJAY, TIGER GET FDA NOTICES
Nishad Neelambaran 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...
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‘There is always a Tiranga in my kit bag’
Independence Day may have often found cricketer Suryakumar Yadav miles away from home, but there is one piece of India the cricketer says travels everywhere with him. “This is a little secret, wherever I might be in the world, there is always a...
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DO YOU KNOW WHAT’S A ‘TIME BANK’?
Avideo from Sonepat, Haryana, recently went viral showing the funeral pyre of an elderly man burning, while his three daughters were absent. The final rites were performed by the old age home where he had spent his last days, while his daughters...
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10 YEARS, 5 KIDS AND FINALLY MARRIED!
Cristiano Ronaldo married longtime partner Georgina Rodríguez in Portugal, exactly a year after their engagement Football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo, 41, has married longtime partner Georgina Rodríguez, 32, after nearly a decade together. The couple...
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Paresh Rawal backs FDA’s Tukaram Mundhe: We need this gentleman
Actor Janhvi Kapoor got partial relief from the Delhi High Court on Tuesday in her plea seeking protection of her personality rights, with the court saying it would pass an ex parte adinterim order directing removal of obscene and profane content...
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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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For Grammy-nominated artiste Raja Kumari, India has always held a special place in her heart. 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...
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‘Boy or girl, I answer trolls in their language’
Actor Ranvir Shorey has been facing backlash since Wednesday after his crude response to an X user was called misogynistic. It began after a light-hearted reel of Shorey dancing with his Khosla Ka Ghosla 2( KKG) co-stars Anupam Kher, Boman Irani and...
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Huma Qureshi has lately made headlines on both the personal and professional fronts. While she turned producer with recently released Baby Do Die Do, which clashed with Alia Bhatt’s Alpha in theatres, her appearances with actor and acting coach Rachit...
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I am going to be a part of it: Ahmed Khan on Hera Pheri 3
Having worked for the first time with the trio of actors Akshay Kumar, Suniel Shetty and Paresh Rawal, along with producer Firoz Nadiadwala, on the recent hit Welcome To The Jungle, director Ahmed Khan has built a strong rapport with the team. With the...
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People say I should retire, but I know I have it in me: PV Sindhu
Having been through two difficult years marked by injuries, earlyround exits and growing doubts over her future, many in the sporting world wondered whether ace shuttler PV Sindhu’s best days were behind her. But, Sindhu never stopped believing. Her...
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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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ABHISHEK & DIVYENNDU’S BOND BEYOND THE CAMERA
In the words of legendary American essayist Ralph Waldo Emerson, “It is one of the blessings of old friends that you can afford to be stupid with them.” Few friendships embody that sentiment better than the twodecade-long bond between actors Abhishek...
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‘My performance will celebrate India and its unity’
Vishakha Pandit and Yashika Mathur Kpop band BTS’ decision to withdraw its music from consideration for the 2027 Grammys, weeks after the introduction of a Best Asian Pop Music Performance category, has sharpened a larger question: Does a...
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Rain actually slows everything down, so conversation runs longer, music sounds better, and emotions feel deeper in some way or another. When we were kids, rain was never an inconvenience; it was an excuse to play for a bit longer. As we grow older,...
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Varun Tej
In April, Chiranjeevi’s nephew, actor Varun Tej, 36, sustained a severe knee fracture while practising volleyball for his upcoming film Bhari. His sister, actorproducer Niharika Konidela, posted a note that her brother had undergone surgery for it 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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Ohh My Dog pushed to avert clash and avoid OMG 2 mistake, says Amit Rai
Actor Pankaj Tripathi’s upcoming film Ohh My Dog, which was scheduled to release on July 31, has been postponed by a week and will now hit theatres on August 7. Explaining the reason behind the decision, director Amit Rai told Screen, “We made a...
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Katy Perry ‘deeply appalled’ over her song being used in military strikes video
On Saturday, Pop star Katy Perry called out the White House for using her 2010 song Firework ina TikTok video showing military strikes on Iranian targets amid the US-Iran war. The singer said she never gave permission for the song to be used and does...
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Resident Evil director recalls actor’s near-death experience
The newest film in the Resident Evil franchise is making headlines before its September release. The director Zach Cregger has recently revealed that during the shoot actor Austin Abrams narrowly escaped a fatal accident. Speaking to SlashFilm,...
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‘I’D BE AMAZED SEEING DEVOTEES WALK FOR DAYS’
ATemple on the banks of the Chandrabhaga River in Pandharpur, Solapur. Growing up, Shriya insists that her mother, actor Supriya Pilgaonkar, made sure that she understood not just the rituals but also the meaning behind them. “On Ashadhi Ekadashi, we’d...
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MORE STARS STEP OUT FOR STUDENTS
ALIA BHATT Alia shared a note that read, “The last few days have broken my heart and then mended it, again and again, with hope... Their courage humbles me. Their resolve is a mirror held up to all of us, asking whether we are truly listening to the...
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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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What’s the point of eating a mango if you don’t make a mess!
P P P YEONJUN, As told to Natasha Coutinho 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...
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A TROPHY AND A TOUCH OF STARDUST City
▲ The Spanish team lift the World Cup Trophy after it was presented by US President Donald Trump and FIFA president Gianni Infantino Sixteen years after their maiden triumph, Spain lifted their second FIFA World Cup title with a 1-0 extra-time win...
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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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Desi bling’s Mirza sisters in Mumbai
From shopping on Hill Road in Bandra to indulging in the city’s famous street food, the fashionistas from Desi Bling brought their oomph to Mumbai. In a special shoot with us, they share their experience Fresh off winning hearts with Desi Bling, Mirza...
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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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Nearly a decade after singer Nick Jonas slid into actor Priyanka Chopra Jonas’ DMs, it turns out he is still doing some serious scrolling — only now, it is Bollywood gossip keeping him occupied. Priyanka, 43, joined husband Nick, 33, and his brothers...
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Took court for a ride: SC fines Samay Raina ₹3 lakh
The Supreme Court on Tuesday imposed a fine of ₹3 lakh each on comedian and YouTuber Samay Raina and four others for failing to comply with its directions in a case concerning allegedly insensitive remarks about persons with disabilities, reports Bar...
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SOUTHEAST ASIA, WITH CAUTION?
The recent tragedies in Bangkok and Vietnam may not deter Indian tourists, but travel experts expect greater scrutiny of operators, safety protocols and adventure experiences For Indian travellers planning an overseas holiday, Southeast Asia continues...
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DIDN’T KNOW THEY WERE BIG STARS: CAFE MANAGER ON SERVING DAMON, NOLAN AND HOLLAND
(Clockwise from top) Dimple Kapadia, Jim Sarbh, Zoya Hussain, Armaan Malik, Boman Irani, Nandita Das, Dimple’s granddaughter Naomika Saran, and Prateik Smita Patil with his wife Priya Banerjee, were among those from the industry who attended the...
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Suniel Shetty on Hera Pheri 3: Hopefully after Welcome to the Jungle success, magic happens
akash.bhatnagar@ partner.hindustantimes.com ctor Suniel Shetty returned to his comic avatar, reuniting with some of his iconic co-stars from the ’90s, including Akshay Kumar and Paresh Rawal, in Welcome to the Jungle. The trio was also expected to be...
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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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