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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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‘I FELT I DESERVED THE RECOGNITION EARLIER’
Chess Grandmaster Vidit Gujrathi’s Tuesday began like any other day, until his phone didn’t stop buzzing with congratulatory messages as he walked out of the Delhi airport. It was only when Vidit got a call from the Sports Authority of India (SAI) that...
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WHAT’S COOKING ON FILM SETS? INSIDERS REVEAL FOOD HYGIENE LAPSES AFTER FDA RAID
Nobody will be spared, says Tukaram Mundhe 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...
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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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KPop Demon Hunters’ EJAE shows off rings ahead of wedding
KPop Demon Hunters singersongwriter EJAE has given fans a rare glimpse into her ine-year relationship ith fiancé Sam Kim, owing off their wedding gs (inset left) ahead of their November nuptials. EJAE rose to global fame through KPop Demon Hunters and...
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I FEEL AN IMMENSE SENSE OF BELONGING TO THE COUNTRY
For Vedang Raina, Independence Day carries a different weight after Main Vaapas Aaunga. The 26-yearold actor, who plays the younger version of Naseeruddin Shah in Imtiaz Ali’s Partition-era romantic drama, says working on the film made him engage more...
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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
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Manoj Muntashir reacts to AR Rahman calling Chhaava ‘divisive’
Lyricist Manoj Muntashir recently questioned music composer AR Rahman over his remarks on Chhaava (2025). Earlier this year, Rahman alluded to the film being propaganda, despite composing its music. Speaking to Shubhankar Mishra on his YouTube...
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Credit card scam fallout landed me in the hospital: Kirti Kulhari
PI got caught in a whirlwind of affairs. We as humans can only surrender, as everything passes. Days after news emerged that actor Kirti Kulhari had fallen victim to a credit card fraud of around ₹2.42 lakh, she says dealing with its aftermath took an...
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Mrunal Thakur shuts down dating rumours with Yashasvi Jaiswal
Since last week, there have been rumours that actor Mrunal Thakur, 34, is dating cricketer Yashasvi Jaiswal, 24, simply because the two were spotted at the same restaurant in Mumbai’s Bandra West on the same day. Interestingly, there is no video...
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HERE’S TO THE MOST STYLISH NIGHT OUT
From fashion and films to food, art and business, the city’s who’s who turned up in style as winners took centre stage at the 16th edition of the HT Most Stylish Awards 2026
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KANGANA BRINGS MONSOON FASHION TO PARLIAMENT
Actor-MP Kangana Ranaut’s Parliament style goes beyond crisp handloom sarees and designer bags. On Thursday, she stood out at Parliament House in Delhi during the Monsoon Session with a colourful printed umbrella from a luxury design house. Reportedly...
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I have a lot of work to do. This is a very busy year and, right now, I am just focusing on that. Huma Qureshi has lately made headlines on both the personal and professional fronts. While she turned producer with recently released Baby Do Die Do,...
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Rihanna’s dazzling Barbados homecoming
Barbados-born pop star Rihanna, 38, returned to her home country’s Grand Kadooment Day parade on Monday, dazzling in a jewel-encrusted costume by local designer Lauren Austin. Rihanna, whose carnival appearances have become major fashion moments, last...
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LOVE, RINGS, AND GOLDEN FINALE
DID GIGI HADID AND BRADLEY COOPER SECRETLY TIE THE KNOT? American model Gigi Hadid, 31, and American actor Bradley Cooper, 51, have sparked marriage rumours after they were spotted wearing what appeared to be wedding bands on their left ring fingers...
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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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Jugni singer files complaint over alleged AImanipulated clip
Singer Sonu Thukral has filed a complaint with the Delhi Police’s cybercrime unit over an allegedly AI-manipulated clip from his recently released song Jugni, featuring actor Jacqueline Fernandez. The track, sung by Thukral and B Praak, was released...
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ADARSH AND SANJANA ON BEING EACH OTHER’S CONSTANTS
What started as a film workshop for actors Sanjana Sanghi and Adarsh Gourav blossomed into a decade-long friendship built on trust and good memories. On this Friendship Day, they open up about the little things they enjoy together and what makes their...
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New woman in Aryan’s life?
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 region-specific award widen representation or...
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10 women speak out against Jared Leto; actor calls allegations ‘categorically false’
The Recording Academy has defended its newly introduced Best Asian Pop Music Performance category after K-pop band BTS announced that it would not submit its music for consideration at the 2027 Grammy Awards. All seven BTS members shared a joint...
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Don’t troll, go wait outside your crush’s house: Allu Arjun
The actor, 43, suffered a shoulder injury on Monday and has been advised complete rest by the doctors for the next six to eight weeks. He is currently shooting for director Prashanth Neel’s Dragon, and it’s unknown whether he sustained the injury on...
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When the Guru isn’t who you expect
A HOUSEHOLD HELP “For me, it’s a paragraph from Gandhi’s autobiography. Ramchandra Gandhi once asked me to reread the story of Rambha from his grandfather, Mahatma Gandhi’s autobiography. She was the family help who comforted a frightened young...
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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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Newlyweds Tom Holland and Zendaya speak about growing up together on set, sharing the screen again, and the food memories they carry from every project
Nearly a decade after the franchise that brought them together, Hollywood star couple Tom Holland and Zendaya will be seen in the fourth film Spider-Man: Brand New Day, on the heels of The Odyssey. During the London leg of promotions, the newlyweds...
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If he had been one step to the right, he (actor Austin Abrams) would’ve died
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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As protests over the alleged NEET paper leak spread beyond Jantar Mantar in Delhi, celebrities join students on the ground and amplify their demands online
WHO’S THAT GIRL? One of the most widely shared visuals from Wednesday’s Mumbai protests showed a woman in a grey hoodie standing in front of a police van carrying detained demonstrators. She was later identified as Rhiya Ahir, 27, an actor, model and...
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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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‘The global rise of K-pop is driven by how we communicate with our fans’
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 a multibillion-dollar global phenomenon,...
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A TROPHY AND A TOUCH OF STARDUST
Sixteen years after their maiden triumph, Spain lifted their second FIFA World Cup title with a 1-0 extra-time win over Argentina at the New York New Jersey Stadium on Sunday. But the action was not confined to the pitch. From a star-powered closing...
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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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‘Omi is wrong’
Aamir Khan has clarified that his iconic 3 Idiots (2009) character was not inspired by educator and climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, who has been on an indefinite hunger strike at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar since June 28. However, the actor expressed...
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City 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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City 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
It’s not every day that you spot three Hollywood heavyweights — American actor-producer Matt Damon, British-American filmmaker Christopher Nolan and English actor Tom Holland — sipping chai and tucking into bun maska at a local eatery in India. But...
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How to style bandanas like a baddie
First popularised in the 1960s and ‘70s, from the legendary Audrey Hepburn’s headscarves to the Y2K styles popularised by Sex And The City character Carrie Bradshaw, and reality TV stars Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie, the accessory has long been a...
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