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YAY, YAMUNA! BUT AT WHAT COST?
Diwali may be over, but the festive spirit continues as Delhi gears up for Chhath Puja on Sunday. Amid worsening air quality and persistent concerns over Yamuna’s pollution, Delhiites have a new attraction to explore: a river cruise! Launched on...
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I’m against Botox: Kareena Kapoor
Kareena Kapoor Khan recently made it clear that she doesn’t agree with using Botox or undergoing cosmetic procedures to enhance one’s look. The actor insisted that she is against these medical practices, and enjoys ageing naturally and prioritising her...
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Sharvari’s Diwali, with a side of Ghar Ka Pyaar
For actor Sharvari, Diwali celebrations are incomplete without a traditional Maharashtrian breakfast with her family. So much so that even when she was away shooting (on Diwali last year), her mother made sure she didn’t miss out. “I remember that even...
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ABHI-ASH IN FOCUS
Actor-couple Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan stole the show with their appearance at Manish Malhotra’s Diwali bash
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‘BHAJJI IS CLUELESS ABOUT JEWELLERY, SO I SHOP MYSELF’
For actor Geeta Basra, Dhanteras is the one occasion when she makes an exception to her otherwise limited interest in jewellery shopping. “I am not really a jewellery person, but if I have to buy something, then it’s always on Dhanteras,” she...
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THREAT TO AYUSHMANN
As Bollywood stars up their security, the actor is the latest to get an extortion threat
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CBFC’S NEW RULES SPARK CONCERN
Filmmaker Honey Trehan, whose Diljit Dosanjh-starrer Satluj faced a prolonged certification battle, has sharply criticised the Central Board of Film Certification’s (CBFC) latest advisory. “Underlines the cowardness & the dictatorship in the country,”...
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The intention was to encourage a more mindful Diwali celebration
After the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) removed a video featuring actor Dia Mirza Rekhi from its pollution-free Diwali campaign following objections from Mumbai BJP chief Ameet Satam, the actor has now responded to the controversy. Dia tells...
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Halloween done right: We’ve gotta ‘hand’ it to Heidi Klum
Heidi Klum has done it again! The German-American model and TV personality, known for her outlandish Halloween transformations, went all out this year, turning herself into a gory, eight-foottall version of her left hand. The occasion? The 25th...
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THE ART OF BEING DIA City
For me, fashion has never been about what is in trend. It’s always been about seeking stories. Draped in the timeless grace of a sari, Dia Mirza Rekhi celebrates heirloom weaves, mindful choices and the artistry of Indian craftsmanship in a shoot with...
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STARS UNDER THE MOON
One Halloween costume is clearly not enough for Orry! As the spooky fest takes over the country today, the social media personality has planned a marathon of 17–18 looks, each with a different mood. From princessinspired outfits to dramatic makeovers,...
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STOP PRESS
Actors Robert Downey Jr and Chris Evans have announced that Avengers: Doomsday will hit Indian theatres on December 17, a day ahead of its US release. Marvel India shared a video featuring the two actors extending Diwali greetings to fans across the...
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BOMBAY HC SLAMS CELEBS CHARGING FOR ANTIFIRECRACKER CAMPAIGN
The Bombay High Court on Monday expressed displeasure over the lack of Bollywood celebrities willing to support the Maharashtra government’s proposed campaign against firecrackers. This was during a hearing on measures to curb noise and air pollution...
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Virushka’s Sunday was all about Radhe Radhe!
Actor Anushka Sharma and cricketer Virat Kohli were spotted at renowned American singer Krishna Das’ kirtan in Mumbai on Sunday. Videos from the evening showed Anushka clapping and chanting ‘Radhe, Radhe’, while Virat quietly soaked in the devotional...
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I deserve this life: Sanya on 10 years in films
s she completes a decade in Bollywood since her debut with (2016), actor Sanya Malhotra looks back at her journey with gratitude. “It is a surreal feeling...I’ve been through so many phases as an actor... They’ve all been good, challenging and a mix of...
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SWISHER BHAI IS HERE
On his maiden India visit, baseball star Nick Swisher talks about the country’s warmth, cricket’s popularity and why he wants more Indians to take up baseball
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‘MAIN DO GOLD MEDALS KA TARGET LEKAR AAYI THI’
For para-athlete Simran Sharma, one gold wasn’t enough. The 28-year-old visually impaired sprinter clinched two golds at the Asian Para Games in Japan, winning the women’s 200m T12 title before clocking a Games-record 12.02 seconds in the 100m. “Ek...
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Barbaad kare alfaaz mere: Ranbir on Dussehra gaffe
Actor Ranbir Kapoor has apologised for a slip of the tongue during Dussehra celebrations in Kolkata on Tuesday, where he was promoting his upcoming film Ramayana: Rise of a Legend alongside co-star Yash. A viral video showed him mistakenly saying,...
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SAINTS ARE HAVING A BIG-SCREEN MOMENT
The phenomenal success of Hanuman Ansh, based on the life of spiritual guru Neem Karoli Baba, has put stories of Indian saints in the cinematic spotlight. Directed by Dr Vishal Chaturvedi, the film, reportedly made on a budget of under ₹2 crore, has...
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COMING SOON... IN 2027?
THREE FILMS, ONE BUSY YEAR AHEAD Actor Kartik Aaryan earned his first National Film Award for Chandu Champion in 2026, sharing Best Actor honour with Mammootty. But two films previously expected in 2026 have moved to 2027, joining his long-delayed...
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Akshay Kumar set for a roaring reunion with Priyadarshan
Akshay Kumar is set to reunite with filmmaker Priyadarshan for another comedy, this time playing a quirky tiger hunter in a film set in the 1970s. The yet-untitled project, also Priyadarshan’s 99th movie, is expected to go on floors in the last week of...
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City Patna
Oscar-winning filmmaker Steven Soderbergh has stepped in to complete the remaining shoot of The Batman Part II, starring Robert Pattinson, after director Matt Reeves temporarily stepped away to attend to a family matter. Soderbergh will oversee the...
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BIG-SCREEN SHOWDOWN
With Dussehra falling on October 20, the box office is gearing up for a crowded festive weekend. While Rajinikanth’s Jailer 2 opened on Thursday, Friday sees the release of Yami Gautam Dhar’s fantasy drama Nayyi Navelli, Rajkummar Rao’s courtroom drama...
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I am prepping for a Navratri singing gig next year: Vishal
Growing up in a Mumbaibased Gujarati family, Navratri has always been a special time for actor Vishal Jethwa. While playing dandiya was once the highlight, the meaning of the festivities has evolved for him over the years. “Since I am a Gujarati, from...
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‘Navratri holds a special place in City my heart’
For dancer-actor Lauren Gottlieb, who was born and raised in the US, Navratri may not have been a childhood tradition, but the fervour of the festival has found a special place in her heart. And it is her love for dance that has drawn her closer to the...
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STOP PRESS
Akash Bhatnagar Trade analyst Taran Adarsh says it’s the combination of familiarity and strong content. “A franchise always has a recall value, and can attract the audience on day one, but the content has to do the talking,” he says. Director of...
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WE INDIANS STEREOTYPE OUR OWN COMMUNITIES
[email protected] laying Dhalsim, an Indian yogi and martial artist, in the upcoming video game adaptation, Street Fighter, Vidyut Jammwal says he was struck by how well his international co-stars understood Indian culture. “They see...
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A child is a child, be it a girl or a boy: Sunny Leone
[email protected] n International Day of the Girl Child today, actor Sunny Leone reflects on the gender bias that continues to shape attitudes towards children. “I really hope people stop comparing a girl child with a boy child,...
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They turned me into a villain, but counter-attack starts now: Rahul after court relief
Ten years after he was accused of abetting the suicide of his then girlfriend, Balika Vadhu actor Pratyusha Banerjee, actor-producer Rahul Raj Singh has been discharged by the Bombay High Court. “The public trial proved me a criminal within 10 days......
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K-pop giant HYBE announces India debut
South Korean entertainment company HYBE, which manages K-pop group BTS, announced the India debut of its Weverse Con Festival at an event in Mumbai on Wednesday. Scheduled for March 27 and 28, 2027, in Delhi, it will be the festival’s first edition...
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THE SPIRIT THAT KEEPS INDIA FLYING
On the Indian Air Force’s 94th anniversary today, a war veteran, the wife of a Kargil hero and an actor who stepped into an air warrior’s shoes tell us about the courage, sacrifice and strength behind the uniform
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A decade after her Hindi-film debut, Disha Patani talks about moving beyond glamour
outh Korean actor Yoo Hae-jin’s agency VAST Entertainment has vowed action after conservative civic groups protested outside his Seoul home on Sunday over his recently released film The Assassin(s). The groups accused the film of distorting history,...
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Rakul breaks silence on I-T raids: The search was not pertaining to me
Actor Rakul Preet Singh has responded to reports linking her to Income Tax searches over alleged financial irregularities. In an Instagram statement on Monday, she called the reports “false, malicious and speculative” and wrote, “The search was not...
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Lara addresses sindoor row over PFW look: I was inspired by Rekha
American singer Lara Raj’s Paris Fashion Week debut on Friday drew mixed reactions over the red kumkum she wore in her hair parting, which many mistook for sindoor. Critics questioned the use of a symbol traditionally associated with Hindu marriage as...
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City
Alaya F may have been away from the big screen since Srikanth (2024), but the actor insists there has been no slowing down behind the scenes. “Contrary to what may seem, I have been the busiest in my life in the last two years,” says the 28year-old...
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MUJHE BASS APNE GAME KO JEENA THA: LOVLINA ON ASIAN GAMES GOLD WIN
Turning 29 came with a golden gift for Lovlina Borgohain, who clinched her maiden Asian Games gold in the 75kg category on her birthday, October 2. She became only the second Indian woman boxer after Mary Kom to win gold at the continental event. An...
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Kim might have given her most expensive autograph yet
Kim Kardashian may have just given one of her most expensive autographs yet. During the NikeSKIMS pop-up launch in Shanghai on Monday, the reality TV star and entrepreneur was approached by a luxury reseller and influencer with an unusual request: sign...
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Rethinking safety in public places
What recently happened to a 17-year-old girl in Aastha Kunj has inflicted another wound on Delhi’s conscience. The girl had gone to the public park to celebrate her birthday and was gang-raped by three men disguised as policemen. Some are questioning...
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IT searches 12 locations linked to Rakul, Bhagnanis
► The Income Tax Department on Monday conducted searches at 12 locations in Mumbai linked to actor Rakul Preet Singh, her father-inlaw and film producer Vashu Bhagnani, and Kumar Mangat Pathakled Panorama Studios. According to TV9, the department...
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SUNITA VS RANI: GOVINDA ROW GETS PERSONAL
Sunita says, ‘ghar toot raha hai’; Rani says, ‘stop using my name’ amid actor Govinda affair rumours Rani hit back on Saturday with an Instagram Story, rejecting the “homebreaker” tag and seemingly accused Sunita of dragging her name into the row. “Jo...
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A colourful, emotional farewell to Bappa
The streets echoed with dhol beats and chants as families and pandals gathered for Ganesh Visarjan across the country. Amid colour, devotion and tears, idols including Mumbai’s famed Lalbaugcha Raja were immersed, marking the end of the festivities. As...
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ROBOTS ON THE RUNWAY?
The walk, the stare, the attitude, and the way a garment moves on a body — the model has always been as much a part of the fashion spectacle as the clothes. What happens when a machine replaces all that human drama? At Vogue World: Milano on Tuesday,...
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The Family Man headed for the big screen?
This one’s sure to excite The Family Man fans. We have learnt that, if all goes according to plan, the hit web series could soon make the jump to the big screen. The idea is currently being explored by the team, although a source tells us it isn’t...
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NATIONAL AWARDS FROM THE NEW ADDRESS
Indian cinema’s 2024 winners gathered at Ekta Nagar, Gujarat, on Tuesday for the 72nd National Film Awards, presented by President Droupadi Murmu. Kartik Aaryan, who shared Best Actor with Malayalam legend Mammootty, said the win left his family and...
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Vvaan makers face legal notice over unauthorised use of Aigiri Nandini
Singer-composer Sargam Vaish took to Instagram on Monday to flag the alleged unauthorised use of his song Aigiri Nandini in the trailer of the Siddharth Malhotra-Tamannaah Bhatia starrer The Vvaan: Force of the Forrest. Now, Vaish tells us that a legal...
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Celebs shower love as DeepikaRanveer welcome second child
Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone have welcomed their second child, a baby girl, adding a new member to their family. The actor-couple shared the news in a joint Instagram post on Saturday, accompanied by an evil eye emoji. Several friends and...
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BRINGING EAST TO WEST
Actor Maitreyi Ramakrishnan on the evolution of South Asian representation in Hollywood
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IPhone 18 lands, Vicky joins the line
IApple’s iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max, priced from ₹1,64,900 and ₹1,79,900 respectively, went on sale at 8am on Friday, drawing early-morning queues across Delhi-NCR, Mumbai, Bengaluru and other cities. Some buyers camped overnight, while others travelled...
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Shilpa bids Bappa an emotional goodbye
Actor Shilpa Shetty Kundra bid adieu to appa in festive spirit on Tuesday, dancing o the dhol and even picking up the nstrument herself during the Ganpati isarjan. But behind the celebrations was he sadness of saying goodbye. She tells s, “You have to...
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Vimal Elaichi ad row: Delhi HC dismisses maker’s plea
The Delhi High Court has dismissed a plea by Vimal Elaichi maker PB Agro LLP against Maharashtra FDA notices to Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn and Tiger Shroff over alleged surrogate advertising. Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma said the company had “failed to...
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STARS WELCOME BAPPA HOME
From Ananya Panday to Kajol, celebs marked Ganesh Chaturthi on Monday with pujas and family celebrations at their homes in Mumbai
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A LITTLE MODAK, A LOT OF MORYA
For Shriya Pilgaonkar, Ganesh Chaturthi is tied as much to family memories as to faith. This year, the festival comes on the heels of two releases for the actor, Mirzapur The Movie and Haiwaan. “Ganesh Chaturthi is not just a festival of devotion to...
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WHY B&W FOR MAMAS
Photographers explain the appeal behind celebritybacked monochrome maternity shoots
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What it takes to protect the President
Parineeti Chopra is returning to acting with Shaque, her first project since welcoming her son with politician Raghav Chadha last October. The show also marks her OTT series debut. At the trailer launch in Mumbai on Thursday, Parineeti, 37, said...
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Animal chal gayi toh chalo sab violence kar lete hain: Kareena calls out Bollywood
Kareena Kapoor Khan has questioned Bollywood’s rush to cash in on violence after the success of cousin Ranbir Kapoor’s Animal (2023), saying the industry tends to follow whatever formula is working at the box office. Speaking during a recent town hall...
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YOUR INSTA FEED IS HAVING AN ’80S MOMENT, THANKS TO AI
Adah Sharma ► S crolling through Instagram lately, you may have come across pictures of friends looking like pop stars from the 1980s, complete with big hair and statement fashion. This is part of a growing trend where users are asking ChatGPT to...
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IS ‘A’ BECOMING BOX-OFFICE FRIENDLY?
Mirzapur The Movie has crossed ₹100 crore at the India box office in four days despite carrying an A certificate, which restricts viewing to audiences aged 18 and above, becoming the latest film this year to challenge the idea that an adult rating...
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Opposite sides at debut show
Kim, Kanye cheer North on from Businesswoman Kim Kardashian and rapper Ye aka Kanye West may have kept their distance, but they were united in support of their 13-year-old daughter North West as she headlined her first solo concert. The former couple,...
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AND THE EMMY GOES TO...
Day 1 of the American entertainment awards saw Octavia Spencer, Sabrina Carpenter and Bad Bunny win their first Emmys. The Super Bowl LX Halftime Show, held in February, emerged as the biggest winner with seven awards The opening night of the 78th...
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TEACHER, THE PM HAS A QUESTION!
On Teachers’ Day, PM Narendra Modi interacted with National Teachers Awards winners at 7 Lok Kalyan Marg, New Delhi, where he turned student for a moment and asked one awardee for tips to improve his public speaking skills
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Delhi HC names ‘friend of court’ in Janhvi Kapoor personality rights case
The Delhi High Court has appointed advocate Gautam Bhatia as amicus curiae in actor Janhvi Kapoor’s personality rights suit, as it examines wider questions around how far celebs can seek protection of their name, image and likeness online, particularly...
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Kareena says she regrets dropping out of school to pursue acting
Actor Kareena Kapoor Khan recently opened up about choosing films over education and not pursuing her studies after Class XI. She admitted that not completing her education is something she regrets and that the experience has influenced how she...
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Padmaavat writer on Swara’s remarks: Jauhar was the reality of those times
After Swara Bhasker called jauhar in ‘problematic’, Prakash Kapadia (above) calls it rooted in research A
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PM MODI’S ‘SWADESHI’ PITCH ENTERS WEDDING SEASON
When Prime Minister Narendra Modi renewed his “Wed in India” call in May, it was a pitch to keep big-ticket celebrations, and their spending, closer home. On September 1, as he hailed India’s 7.8% Aprilne growth, he returned to the Swadeshi essage with...
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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 Olympian Dutee...
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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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Veteran Telugu actor, producer GV Narayana Rao dies, Chiranjeevi mourns
V eteran Telugu actor and producer GV Narayana Rao has passed away, actor Chiranjeevi confirmed in an emotional social media post on Thursday. Chiranjeevi, in a X post, shared a picture with late GV Narayana Rao and wrote, “The news that renowned...
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When mum isn’t around, I am Ranbir’s sister-mumma: Rasha
Rasha Thadani and younger brother Ranbirvardhan Thadani may fight and tease each other like any sibling duo, but Raksha Bandhan is also a reminder that they will always protect one another. With the 18-year-old home from London for his summer break,...
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Kriti’s Raksha Bandhan ad withdrawn after backlash
Jewellery brand GIVA has withdrawn its Raksha Bandhan campaign featuring actor Kriti Sanon after it sparked a social media row over her revealing outfit and the way the festival was portrayed. Actor-MP Kangana Ranaut also weighed in without naming...
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FOR HUMA, EID MEANS FAMILY FIRST AND DESSERT ALWAYS!
Actor Huma Qureshi may be juggling film promotions and shoots, but Eid remains reserved for family. As Eid-eMilad-un-Nabi is observed today, the actor says she plans to keep the celebrations simple, with loved ones, good food and a little festive...
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SABYASACHI FACES HEAT OVER DESIGN SIMILARITIES
WHERE DOES INSPIRATION END AND IMITATION BEGIN? Just days after opening his new flagship store in Delhi and announcing his Met Gala collaboration, designer Sabyasachi Mukherjee has found himself in the middle of a social media controversy over...
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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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A family ends over a phone: Gadget addiction gone too far?
Three lives were lost in Maharashtra on Friday after a dispute over a mobile phone between a 19year-old and his parents ended in a horrific chain of events. Reports have said the dispute was linked to an iPhone bought on EMI, with the boy allegedly...
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Javed Akhtar calls Western influence on Indian music an ‘embarrassment’
[email protected] ith 1942: A Love Story returning to theatres this week, its music also got a new audience. As lyricist Javed Akhtar, who wrote songs such as Ek Ladki Ko Dekha and Kuchh Na Kaho, relives those melodies, he also...
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Mujhe koi ₹5, ₹10, ₹100 crore mein bhi nahin khareed sakta: Rajpal
Actor Rajpal Yadav has defended his standing in the film industry amid his recent financial and legal troubles, saying his personal difficulties should not define his career. The comments came in the context of a bounced cheque case that led to his...
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