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SRK visits Salim Khan at Mumbai hospital
Saturday evening saw actor Shah Rukh Khan visit veteran screenwriter Salim Khan at Mumbai’s Lilavati Hospital, extending support to the Khan family after the 90-year-old’s recent health scare. Salim, father of actor Salman Khan, has been admitted since...
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Indians treat cricketers with adulation usually reserved for movie stars: Dale
From roaring crowds in stadiums across the world to tense World Cup battles with nailbiting finishes, few cricketers understand the theatre of international cricket quite like former South African pacer Dale Steyn. In a recent interview, held on the...
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RAJPAL, WIFE ON LEGAL BATTLE: TAKING IT ONE STEP AT A TIME
Days after being granted interim bail and walking out of Tihar Jail on February 17 in a ₹9 crore cheque bounce case, actor Rajpal Yadav is choosing reflection over reaction. The 54-year-old, who travelled with his wife, Radha Yadav, to his hometown in...
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SUPER INKS FOR SUPER INNINGS
The batter represents England’s newer generation of cricketers who prefer small, geometric or symbolic tattoos. His ink is minimalist: clean lines rather than large statements. SHIMRON HETMYER The West Indies’ batter has bold and expressive ink,...
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‘I CRIED TO GET MY MONEY BACK FROM RAJPAL’
As Rajpal Yadav walked out of the Tihar Jail on Tuesday, thanks to the Delhi High Court granting him interim bail till March 18, he thanked the country and his industry for their support. “I will complete 30 years in Bollywood, in Mumbai in 2027....
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‘My father paying for my genderaffirming surgery means a lot’
Cricketer Anaya Bangar, who is set to undergo genderaffirming surgery in Bangkok next month, feels her biggest victory is the acceptance she has received from her family, especially her father, former cricketer Sanjay Bangar. While her father...
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INDIA ROASTS PAK ON PITCH AND IN POSTS
Sunday night saw India thrash Pakistan in the T20 Cricket World Cup match. What followed was a social media storm and love for the men in blue
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Ranbir Kapoor confirms Love & War delay, no new release date yet
Actor Ranbir Kapoor is currently awaiting the release of two of his films, Ramayana Part One and Love & War. While the former is locked for a Diwali 2026 release, there has been considerable speculation around the latter’s timeline. During an Instagram...
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Sunny Leone: I’m glad Mouni spoke up
Recently, actor Mouni Roy spoke about facing harassment while performing at a public event, urging greater respect for artistes. Actor Sunny Leone, who frequently performs at large shows has now weighed in. While she has not faced a similar situation,...
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FRESH THREATS TO ROHIT, RANVEER; MAFIA SCARE BACK IN TOWN
In the past week alone, several Bollywood celebs have reported extortion threats and targeted attacks, reviving fears of underworld-style intimidation reminiscent of the 1990s and 2000s. Actor Ranveer Singh received a ransom threat via a voice note on...
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‘I DIDN’T WANT TO DO A FILM FOR A SMALLER, INTELLECTUAL AUDIENCE’
Actor Shahid Kapoor has played brooding men before, but as O’Romeo releases today, he appears surprisingly at ease. Calm, measured, almost detached from the chaos his character brings to screen. Excerpts... O’Romeo is your fourth outing with filmmaker...
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City
The drama around Don 3 appears to be unfolding off screen. Actor Ranveer Singh and Farhan Akhtar’s Excel Entertainment have reportedly been at loggerheads since Ranveer exited the third instalment of the franchise in December 2025. Ranveer’s entry into...
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HERE’S WHY MADDY COULDN’T ATTEND RDB REUNION
Where was Maddy? That was the question buzzing on social media when Rang De Basanti marked 20 years with a special screening on February 6. As director Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra reunited with cast members Aamir Khan, Soha Ali Khan, Siddharth, Sharman...
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THE RELEASE DATE SHUFFLE
In a span of just a few days, at least five films have altered their release dates in 2026. Some have been changed to dodge clashes, others because shoots and clearances are still underway. From strategic delays to pulling up the schedules, the...
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Kritika Kamra, Gaurav Kapur to tie the knot in March
Actors Kritika Kamra and Gaurav Kapur surprised fans when they made their relationship public in December. Now, we have exclusively learnt that the couple is gearing up for the next big step, with wedding bells set to ring in next month. According to a...
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‘THE YEARS WHEN NO ONE WANTED TO WORK WITH ME WERE PAINFUL’
After nearly seven years away from acting, actor Rhea Chakraborty returns to the screen with filmmaker Hansal Mehta’s upcoming series. Her comeback follows a prolonged period of legal battles and public scrutiny following the death of actor Sushant...
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RIGHTS KI HERA PHERI?
In a strange twist of events, the Madras High Court has questioned producer Firoz Nadiadwala on whether his film, Hera Pheri 3 is being made at all, because a production house Seven Arts International- has claimed that they, and not Nadiadwala, own the...
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City FASHION POLITICS
Our political leaders aren’t just making policies, but serving statements at the Parliament Budget Sessions. From nailing the quarter-zip trend to contemporising the elegance of sarees, here’s decoding the fashionable shift in political wardrobes
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When HT City spoke up After months of online vitriol and bullying, Arjun Kapoor shares cryptic Instagram post
The Right Angle with Sonal Kalra was the first to question the behaviour of trolls, urging commenters to show more empathy, compassion and respect towards the actor. The Reel clocked 2 million views, nearly 94k likes and over 5k comments, including...
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ITALY
Italy’s World T20 squad includes one Indian-origin player. Jaspreet Singh, born in India and raised in Italy, reflects the country’s growing focus on tapping diaspora talent as it builds its presence in European associate cricket.
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Rohit Shetty house firing: Film body seeks CM’s intervention
Following the firing incident outside filmmaker Rohit Shetty’s Juhu residence between 12.30 and 1am on Sunday, the Indian Film & Television Directors’ Association (IFTDA) has urged Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis to intervene. A part of...
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FOUR DETAINED FOR FIRING OUTSIDE ROHIT SHETTY’S RESIDENCE
Four people were detained from Pune on Sunday in connection with the firing incident outside filmmaker Rohit Shetty’s Mumbai residence, police said. They were picked up from the Karvenagar and Dhayari areas in Pune during an operation carried out by...
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INFLUENCE
Actor Sobhita Dhulipala, who married actor Naga Chaitanya in December 2024, says that her professional path remains firmly independent of her marital ties to one of Telugu cinema’s most influential film families. After stepping away from work for over...
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HEY ACTING, LET’S BREAK UP
As Rimi Sen’s revelation of quitting Bollywood for real estate made headlines recently, here’s a look at actors who consciously stepped away from showbiz and charted paths beyond the glitz
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Tanishq Diamonds X Rahul Mishra shine at Paris Couture Week
For the fourth consecutive year, Tanishq returned to Paris Couture Week, reinforcing its journey from India’s most trusted jewellery brand to a globally aspirational luxury maison. The showcase marked its third collaboration with couturier Rahul Mishra...
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Genetic illnesses in my family, says Zakir
Stand-up comic Zakir Khan told his live audience during his January 18 show in Hyderabad that he is going on a long break owing to health reasons. Now, Zakir revealed that he is predisposed to some illnesses. “There are certain genetic illnesses in my...
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City
Social media influencer Orhan Awatramani aka Orry, has been dominating showbiz chatter lately, following unfiltered social media posts that have openly hinted at tensions with his former close friends, actor Sara Ali Khan and her brother, actor Ibrahim...
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‘LOVE FOR INDIA IS A WAY OF LIFE’
With the Tricolour unfurled at her Mumbai home, reflects on pride and purpose, on screen and off, in a Republic Day shoot with HT City
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City Deepti Sharma, Rani Mukerji champion power, pride and Nari Shakti this Republic Day
As India prepares to celebrate its 77th Republic Day tomorrow, cricketer Deepti Sharma and actor Rani Mukerji came together as proud flag bearers for an HTCity exclusive. The moment resonated deeply in a year when the Republic Day 2026 celebrations are...
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‘Palaash was caught red-handed at wedding and beaten by female cricketers’
Actor-producer Vidnyan Mane has made allegations that appear to confirm what many had feared, that singer-composer Palaash Muchhal allegedly cheated on Indian cricketer Smriti Mandhana. He has also accused Muchhal of cheating him of over ₹40 lakh,...
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BLAKE LIVELY TAYLOR SWIFT
I always want the opportunity to be a better friend if there’s something [I] unintentionally did. I know how busy and taxed you are physically, emotionally, practically, so I don’t expect any more from you ever. Just want to make sure all is...
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BRB, TAKING A BREAK
From Zakir Khan’s long hiatus announcement to Neha Kakkar’s pause, a larger conversation is unfolding around burnout, balance and mental health EXPERTS EXPLAIN On Tuesday, a video from comedian Zakir Khan’s recent show in Hyderabad went viral after...
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Fashion frat mourns the loss of Valentino
Fashion brands pay heartfelt tributes to the Italian powerhouse ”He was in love with colour just like we Indians are - it is a central part of our celebrations! While Western couture is dominated by black, his tribute to that scarlet hue, now a...
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City LOVE & WAR RELEASE ‘NOT’ POSTPONED TO 2027
With several tentpole releases locking in dates for late 2026 and 2027, chatter around big-screen timelines has only grown louder, and Love & War is the latest to be pulled into it. A recent update suggested that Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s film, starring...
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OTT producers want plot repeated 3-4 times due to phone distraction
Have you noticed a character in a Netflix original explaining the plot to someone who was literally standing right there when it happened? If you felt like the movie was treating you like you weren’t paying attention, you’re actually right. In a...
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BTS’ COMEBACK ALBUM
Korean boy band BTS officially announced the title of their fifth studio album, ARIRANG, set for release on March 20, through their record label BigHit Music’s social media channels on Thursday morning. Pre-orders for the album, which will feature a...
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HONEY LEAVES A BAD TASTE
Rapper-singer Yo Yo Honey Singh has landed in controversy after a video from his gig at a Delhi concert went viral, triggering widespread criticism over an explicit onstage remark. The clip, recorded at a January 12 concert by Nanku and Karun in the...
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I LIVED AS HER SLAVE: ONLER, MARY KOM’S EX-HUSBAND
Their relationship once stood as a quiet rebuttal to rigid ideas of marriage and masculinity. MC Mary Kom and Karung Onkholer Kom (Onler) married in 2005. She became World Champion six times and often called Onler her pillar of strength. In 2023, they...
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‘I make it a City
For former Miss Universe Harnaaz Sandhu, Lohri is a festival of “gratitude, warmth, and staying close to my roots”. The 25year-old is celebrating the harvest festival this year in Mumbai, following the traditions she grew up with. “Lohri is very...
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Tanishq launches Festival of Diamonds, unveils Ananya Panday as brand face
Tanishq unveiled the latest edition of its Festival of Diamonds at a curated, day-long showcase that brought together natural diamonds and contemporary jewellery styling. An immersive showcase, it blended fashion, film and retail to present diamonds as...
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Khanna Raashii KumarAnees joins Akshay film Bazmee
After much speculation around the casting, HT City has learnt that Raashii Khanna has come on board Akshay Kumar’s next film, which will be directed by Anees Bazmee. The film, which also stars Vidya Balan (as exclusively reported by HT City earlier)...
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2026, WHY SO DRY ON THE BIG SCREEN?
Despite big releases such as Shah Rukh Khan’s King, Salman Khan’s Battle of Galwan, Akshay Kumar’s Bhooth Bangla and Welcome To The Jungle, Ajay Devgn’s Drishyam 3, and Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar Part 2 lined up for 2026, the Hindi films release...
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DELHI WEDDING FOR SHIKHAR, SOPHIE
Former cricketer Shikhar Dhawan is set to marry Sophie Shine in the third week of February
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‘WE HAVE BEEN EACH OTHER’S SAHARA’
Ishaan Khatter has had a dream run on screen over the past year. One of the biggest highlights was Neeraj Ghaywan’s Homebound — India’s official entry to the Oscars 2026. The film, starring Ishaan alongside Vishal Jethwa and Janhvi Kapoor, even made it...
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ACTORDIRECTOR REUNIONS IN 2026
GENELIA DESHMUKH & RITEISH DESHMUKH The husband-wife duo has collaborated both as co-stars and as director–actor. Riteish Deshmukh directed and costarred in Genelia Deshmukh’s comeback Marathi film Ved (2022), a critical and commercial success....
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Kriti steps into NY with 20th Hindi film
She’s ringing in the new year still basking in the success of her 2025 release Tere Ishk Mein (TIM), which earned both strong reviews and big boxoffice numbers. And 2026 marks another milestone for Kriti Sanon, the release of her 20th Hindi film since...
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Starry reunions stanned by fans AKSHAY KUMARRAVEENA TANDON (WELCOME TO THE JUNGLE)
AKSHAY KUMAR-PRIYADARSHAN (BHOOTH BANGLA) This actor-director duo has given us cult hits such as Bhool Bhulaiyaa (2007), Hera Pheri (2000) and Bhagam Bhag (2006). Now, 20 years later, they will reunite for the horror-comedy Bhooth Bangla and possibly...
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A SUCCESSFUL START AND A BLOCKBUSTER FINISH
The year 2025 arrived in style for Hindi cinema. After a quiet January, February saw the hit Chhava with actors Akshaye Khanna and Vicky Kaushal, while the year ends on a high with director Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar, grossing over ₹1,000 crore. ‘TIER 2...
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THE A TO Z OF 2025 Saiyaara
From the craze to Saif Ali Khan’s stabbing and Smriti Mandhana’s cancelled wedding, the year was packed with drama, action, and more
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V’S ‘NAMASTE’ TRIGGERS FRENZY OVER BTS INDIA STOP IN 2026
BTS fans in India, collectively known as ARMY, are abuzz after group member Kim Taehyung, popularly known as V, appeared to hint that the K-pop supergroup could include India in its 2026 world tour. During a live chat with fans on Saturday, the...
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AP Dhillon x B’wood: Sanjay, Tara turn up for the ‘brown munda’
Mumbai witnessed a spectacular close to the concert season this year on Friday as singer-rapper AP Dhillon delivered a power-packed performance as part of his One of One tour. The highlight of the evening was a surprise on-stage appearance by actor...
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Dharma denies plagiarism claim by author over Homebound
Neeshita Nyayapati Dharma Productions has denied author and journalist Puja Changoiwala’s allegation that its film Homebound directed by Neeraj Ghaywan plagiarises her 2021 novel of the same name, calling the claims “baseless and unfounded”. The...
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City
Actor Varun Dhawan slips into full festive mode on Christmas today, turning Santa for a special shoot with HT City — complete with a sleigh and plenty of cheer. “Christmas time means togetherness, celebrating friends and family,” he shares. Looking...
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B-TOWN’S XMAS GLOW
On Christmas eve, actors Lauren Gottlieb and Tara Sutaria are embracing family time and indulging in their holiday traditions
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‘I take fashion advice from my fans’
Shooting for HT City Showstoppers, actor Anyaa Singh opens up on her fashion inspirations and experimenting with her style
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DAVID GUETTA TURNS SUNBURN INTO A GIANT SING-ALONG
Global EDM icon David Guetta, who last performed in India in 2017, turned Day 2 of Sunburn Festival in Mumbai into a full-throttle celebration as thousands sang along to his set. Taking over the main stage, the DJproducer wasted no time igniting the...
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SHANAYA BREAKS SILENCE ON HER DEBUT FILM’S FAILURE
Even with her Kapoor lineage, actor Shanaya Kapoor hasn’t had an easy start in the movies. She was first set to debut in Bedhadak, which was shelved, followed by actor-filmmaker Mohanlal’s pan-India project Vrushabha, which also didn’t take off. She...
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SHEFALI AGAINST SEXISM
Actor Shefali Shah talks about the deeply skewed expectations for men and women and gender bias in the industry that reflects in casting choices
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‘Won’t be able to work unless producers agree to 12-hour shifts’
As the debate around fixed work hours in the film industry continues, actor Radhika Apte has lent her voice to the demand, saying it is “not possible” for her to work without clearly capped shifts. The conversation gathered momentum earlier this year...
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2025 CELEBRITY SPLITS
From Smriti-Palaash, Vijay-Tamannaah to Celina-Peter, 2025 has seen these celebrity couples part ways, creating headlines of breakups and new beginnings
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BOLLYWOOD BABIES
From Katrina-Vicky to Kiara-Sidharth, 2025 was all about actors stepping into the new role of parenthood and embracing it to the fullest
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MESSI LANDS IN A MESS!
Football fans in Kolkata eagerly waited to catch a glimpse of footballer Lionel Messi at the kickoff of his G.O.A.T India Tour 2025 on Saturday, but excitement turned to disappointment as many were unable to see him, with the star surrounded by...
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City ‘I DIDN’T EXPECT FA9LA TO BLOW UP TO THIS EXTENT’
Long before Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar turned it into a fullblown cultural moment in India, Bahrain-based rapper Hussam Aseem, aka Flipperachi, had already seen his track FA9LA go viral when it released in 2024. But nothing prepared him for what the song...
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Abhishek Bachchan calls divorce rumours ‘rubbish’ and reveals how he keeps his daughter away from online chatter
Aaradhya doesn’t have a phone. If her friends want to get in touch with her, they call her mother’s phone. ABHISHEK BACHCHAN,
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It’s a hard launch for Kritika Kamra and Gaurav Kapur
Actor Kritika Kamra and cricket commentator-host Gaurav Kapur made their romance Instagram official and social media is swooning. On Wednesday, Kritika shared a carousel of intimate breakfast photos, confirming months of dating rumours. The post is...
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Hardik slams paps for ‘cheap sensationalism’ after girlfriend Mahieka’s pics go viral
Cricketer Hardik Pandya took to his Insta Stories on Tuesday to slam the paparazzi after videos of his girlfriend, model Mahieka Sharma, exiting a Mumbai restaurant recently surfaced online. He accused some media outlets of using angles that turned an...
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‘NEEDED MORE SILENCE’
The intrusive pap culture has been a hot topic of discussion, especially after actor-MP Jaya Bachchan’s recent remarks. Actor Vijay Varma, who returned with Gustaakh Ishq after a 14-month break, says the gap feels bigger because he once had frequent...
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AAMIR OPENS HIS HEART: ON REENA, KIRAN & GAURI
Celebrated actor-filmmaker Aamir Khan, long known as Bollywood’s Mr Perfectionist, has often drawn attention not just for his work but for the unusually warm relationships he maintains with his former partners. On Sunday, at the 2025 Hindustan Times...
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MS DHONI IS THE NEW FACE OF PANASONIC AIR CONDITIONERS
Panasonic Life Solutions India has a cool new milestone: MS Dhoni, India’s legendary ‘Captain Cool’, is now the brand ambassador for its Air Conditioners. Dhoni’s calm leadership, consistent performance, and trustdriven legacy make him the perfect fit...
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TRAVELLER ANGER BOILS SHOWBIZ INDUSTRY STRUGGLES
Passengers vented on social media over flight disruptions and lastminute cancellations, alleging airport boards falsely showed “ontime” schedules. Thousands were left stranded, leading to confrontations with staff at multiple Indian airports. A...
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STOP PRESS
Priya Sachdev has hit back at mum-in-law Rani Kapur during a Delhi HC hearing in the dispute over late industrialist Sunjay Kapur’s will. Rani has accused Priya of hiding the extent of Sunjay’s wealth and suggested funds may have been moved abroad....
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City The King shows why he’s The King!
Cricketer Virat Kohli once again stole the spotlight, this time in Raipur on Wednesday, smashing his 53rd ODI century in the second match against South Africa, his second ton in consecutive games after the one in Ranchi. With this knock, Kohli extends...
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JAYA BACHCHAN’S ‘GANDE PANT’ COMMENT SPARKS PAPARAZZI BACKLASH
The actor’s fraught relationship with the paps has sparked fresh controversy. She even questioned their background, triggering backlash from lensmen requested me so much to not post it, so I didn’t. Humne unki izzat rakhi. I am not saying all the boys...
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Uncalled for: King on artistes being ill treated on stage
Recent incidents at live concerts have raised serious concern over audience behaviour toward performers. From the shocking moment in Bengaluru where Akon’s pants were forcefully pulled down, to Karan Aujla continuing his set despite someone throwing a...
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‘IN 100 MORE JANAMS, I’D STILL WANT TO BE RAJINIKANTH’
Actor Rajinikanth was honoured with the prestigious lifetime achievement award at the closing ceremony of the 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa, marking his remarkable 50-year milestone in the film industry. Taking the stage at...
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