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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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‘Maatrubhumi will be viewed by CBFC this week’
Salman Khan’s next, the war drama Maatrubhumi, which has been in the news over its title change and delayed release, may finally have a release date soon. Sources close to the film say the Apoorva Lakhia directorial, also starring Chitrangda Singh, is...
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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:
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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Pratyusha Banerjee’s mother reacts to Rahul Raj Singh’s acquittal: Usko chodhna nahin hain
I was very much there at the court listening to the verdict. Seriously, after learning I have been aquitted, I went numb. It took 10 long years. I felt God is very much there, blessing me. The order of the copy is yet to reach me but I can surely say I...
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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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Excerpts from the order Delhi judge Rajani Ranga recently addressed a 10-year-old rape survivor in a heart-touching note. Social media applauded this first-of-its-kind gesture
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‘Why should I experiment?’ Priyadarshan on Haiwaan setback
DAfter Hera Pheri, people expect me to make humour-oriented films... So if that’s the demand, why should I experiment with other kinds of films? I will play for the gallery and try meaningful movies in the South. irector Priyadarshan says the poor...
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Sex, shame and motherhood: The Radhika way
A new Star Wars saga is taking shape. Jon Watts, director of Tom Holland’s Spider-Man trilogy and Skeleton Crew, is reportedly set to helm the first film in a new trilogy written by Simon Kinberg. First announced in 2024, the trilogy has been described...
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The hero’s wife doesn’t like you: Taapsee recalls bizarre reason for being replaced
Actor Taapsee Pannu, who was recently seen in action-thriller Gandhari, looked back at the times she was dropped from films despite having committed her dates. In a recent podcast with host Nayandeep Rakshit, she revealed the “worst reason” she was...
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‘I love a good challenge’
Actor Sharvari speaks about the surprise success of Main Vaapas Aaunga, going from sports-loving tomboy to style icon, and why she keeps chasing roles that push her out of her comfort zone “I had to prove my versatility to survive in this industry. The...
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ROBOTS ON THE RUNWAY? INDUSTRY SAYS NO
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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‘THIS WIN HAS GIVEN ME NEW WINGS’
Randeep Hooda is already looking beyond his first National Award as a director. Fresh off winning Best Debut Director for Swatantrya Veer Savarkar, he says the honour has given him “new wings” to do more behind the camera. President Droupadi Murmu...
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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
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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NEW RULES, NEW WAY?
With the refreshed guidelines by Central Board of Film Certification getting into effect, filmmakers share if the changed rules impact their creative process
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I’M NOT NECESSARILY GOOD AT ANY LANGUAGE
Set to play late legendary Carnatic vocalist MS Subbulakshmi in an upcoming biopic, Rashmika Mandanna is no stranger to crossing linguistic and cultural boundaries on screen. The actor, last seen in Cocktail 2, has built a career across Kannada,...
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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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RECORD NIGHT AT THE EMMYS
The biggest night in American television returned to Los Angeles on Monday, with The Pitt and Widow’s Bay emerging as the top winners at the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards. RECORDS RUMBLE Widow’s Bay set a comedy record with 14 Emmys, while Matthew Rhys...
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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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Celine Dion made a return to live performances on Saturday in Paris, six years after stepping away from the stage. The 58-yearold singer opened her 26-date residency at Plenitude Arena, and got emotional moments into her first song, On ne change pas....
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THE ’80S TREND: ACTORS ON THE VIRAL RETRO VIBE
ANITA RAAJ On the trend It makes me smile seeing a generation that wasn’t even around in the ’80s getting excited about the whole aesthetic. That wasn’t a costume or a trend then, it was simply our world. Hits and misses AI gets the outer...
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IPHONE DUO DROPS, WALLETS FOLD
PLOT TWIST: IPHONE 17 GOT COSTLIER?! Compiled by Anurag Mehra ₹3 LAKH IPHONE? KIDNEY JOKES ARE BACK At almost ₹3 lakh, the iPhone Duo was instant meme bait. Kidney jokes returned, users quipped that “Duo” means two jobs and two salaries, while...
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YOUR INSTA FEED IS HAVING AN ’80S MOMENT, THANKS TO AI
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 reimagine their...
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RAPPERIYA BAALAM, JAGIRDAAR RV: USING SHOORVEER FOR MUNNA BHAIYA IS APPALLING
While 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 receiving...
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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 Your next viral Reel could...
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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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‘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 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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‘SAIF IS THE HERO OF THE FILM, AND I CREATE TROUBLE FOR HIM’
Akshay Kumar is clearly in the mood to shake things up. After Bhooth Bangla and Welcome To The Jungle, the actor is taking another turn with Haiwaan, directed by Priyadarshan. The film reunites him with Saif Ali Khan after nearly two decades — only...
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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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Kajol on Gen Z discovering her films: They were more romanticised than movies today
As completes 25 years later this year, Kajol says that a whole new generation of viewers is discovering its iconic scenes and viral moments. “There is a whole revival of the ’90s and 2000s scene that has come up,” the actor shares, adding, “Younger...
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Pagal kar dete ho tum log: Kareena tells paps after third pregnancy rumours
After a couple of days of speculation surrounding a possible third pregnancy, Kareena Kapoor Khan has now set the record straight. The actor was spotted in Mumbai again on Saturday and, as she got into her car, she jokingly told the paps, “Pagal kar...
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‘PRIYADARSHAN REMINDS ME OF MY DAD’
Saif Ali Khan teams up with Priyadarshan for the first time in Haiwaan, and the actor finds an interesting similarity between the director and his late father, Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi. “Priyadarshan reminds me of my dad. Both were cricketers, and both...
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It was déjà vu for cricket fans at Lord’s on Wednesday, as the India mixed disability cricket team recreated former India captain Sourav Ganguly’s iconic jersey-waving celebration after a win over England. India sealed the final T20I of the seven-match...
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Prince Harry and Meghan to return to UK six years after US move
The couple had relinquished their royal duties and moved to the US in 2020, amid reports of tensions with other members of the royal family The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, are planning to return to Britain, several...
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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
FSUNNY DEOL’S OLD PAN MASALA AD SURFACES AFTER HE SAYS HE WOULD NEVER ENDORSE IT ollowing a series of raids and inspections by the Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) into food quality and hygiene at restaurants, the focus has now shifted...
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NO MONKEYING AROUND AT THE WORLDS THIS TIME
As the BWF World Championships got underway at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium on Monday, organisers were determined to avoid a repeat of January’s India Open pigeon droppings embarrassment. Then, interrupted play and a monkey wandered into the...
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SRK, AJAY, TIGER GET FDA NOTICES City
Actors Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn and Tiger Shroff have been issued showcause notices by the Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) over their 2024 Vimal Elaichi advertisement. The regulator has alleged that the campaign may indirectly promote...
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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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IS 2026 THE YEAR OF THE YOUTH?
For a generation routinely labelled distracted, frivolous or disengaged, 2026 has offered something of a counternarrative. The recent youth-led protest at Jantar Mantar put Gen Z’s ability to mobilise firmly in the spotlight, but what stood out just as...
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What’s going on at CINTAA? 11 members resign, Poonam Dhillon hits back
POONAM DHILLON, CINTAA president 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,...
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Delhi holds a special place for Grammy-nominated artiste Raja Kumari. 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 roots, craft and her...
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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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‘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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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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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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LOVE, RINGS, AND GOLDEN FINALE
TATE MCRAE GOES GOLD AT LOLLAPALOOZA Canadian singer-dancer Tate McRae surprised fans during her set at Lollapalooza in Chicago on Sunday when she dipped into a pool of gold paint while performing her song Sports Car. Tate walked barefoot up a set of...
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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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Asian
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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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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Nandamuri Balakrishna
The 66-year-old actor suffered a muscle tear in his left knee while shooting for an untitled film with director Gopichand Malineni on July 21 in Andhra Pradesh. He was airlifted from Rajahmundry to a hospital in Hyderabad. In a statement, the hospital...
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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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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 in a 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
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 ALIA BHATT Alia shared a note that read, “The last few days have broken my heart and then...
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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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