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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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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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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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Oscar-winning filmmaker Christopher Nolan arrived in Mumbai over the weekend for the first-ever India premiere of one of his films, The Odyssey. The director behind The Dark Knight trilogy (2005–2012), Inception (2010), Interstellar (2014), Dunkirk...
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SOUTHEAST ASIA, WITH CAUTION?
The recent tragedies in Bangkok and Vietnam may not deter Indian tourists, but travel experts expect greater scrutiny of operators, safety protocols and adventure experiences For Indian travellers planning an overseas holiday, Southeast Asia continues...
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DIDN’T KNOW THEY WERE BIG STARS: CAFE MANAGER ON SERVING DAMON, NOLAN AND HOLLAND
(Clockwise from top) Dimple Kapadia, Jim Sarbh, Zoya Hussain, Armaan Malik, Boman Irani, Nandita Das, Dimple’s granddaughter Naomika Saran, and Prateik Smita Patil with his wife Priya Banerjee, were among those from the industry who attended the...
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Your bandana styling guide
Ananya Panday (₹999-₹1,499): For printed styles, lace-trimmed that can designs and scarves be styled as headbands, neckties or bag accessories (₹1,350-₹4,350): For soft linen-blend scarves, and florals, abstract prints earthy tones (₹1,499-₹2,599): For...
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‘I AM SINGLE; LOVING THE SUCCESS’
His relationship status sparks almost as much curiosity as his film choices. Fresh off the success of Main Vaapas Aaunga, a film that went from a disappointing start to one of the year’s most talked-about success stories, Vedang Raina has plenty on his...
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TANISHQ X RAHUL MISHRA SHINE AT PARIS COUTURE WEEK
Tanishq Natural Diamonds and designer Rahul Mishra unveiled The Signature Couture Edit at Paris Couture Week 2026 on Monday, marking a one-of-its-kind foray between the jewellery brand and the couturier. The collection was showcased alongside Mishra’s...
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MESSI MAGIC, VAR TRAGIC? EGYPT’S EXIT SPARKS DEBATE
It was a night that had everything — a stunning comeback, a recordbreaking Lionel Messi, VAR controversy and allegations that sparked a social media meltdown. Argentina looked headed for a shock exit against Egypt before three late goals turned a 2-0...
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A tearful Ronaldo bows out of his final WC
Cristiano Ronaldo’s World Cup dream came to a heartbreaking end as Portugal crashed out of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Monday with a 0-1 Round of 16 defeat to Spain in Texas. The Portuguese captain appeared almost in tears after the final whistle,...
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SATLUJ VANISHES AFTER 48 HOURS: WHAT HAPPENED?
After years of censorship battles, title changes and release delays, Diljit Dosanjh’s long-delayed film finally reached audiences without cuts — only to disappear from ZEE5 within two days. As speculation grows, no official explanation has emerged For...
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Aamir and Gauri begin their happily ever after!
At just 23, actor Louis Partridge is drawing global attention with the recent release of Enola Holmes 3, adding to a growing body of work that includes Argylle (2024), Paddington 2 (2017) and Pan (2015). While he is grateful for the recognition, he...
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₹100 CRORE;
Akshay Kumar-led Welcome To The Jungle has crossed the ₹100-crore gross mark in India, with trade website Sacnilk pegging its current gross collection at approx ₹116.27 crore. Trade analyst Taran Adarsh believes the film has connected with audiences...
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DEL TO HYD: COUTURE WEEK IS TRAVELLING!
Have you ever heard of a fashion week packing its bags and going on a road trip? Well, it’s actually happening! For the first time ever, the most awaited fashion gala — the India Couture Week — is heading straight to Hyderabad for its opening...
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‘I learned comedy by watching Akshay, Johnny and Arshad’
Disha Patani may be basking in the success of Welcome To The Jungle, but the actor says the film gave her a newfound appreciation for comedy — a genre she now believes is among the toughest to master. “Making people laugh is much harder than it looks....
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TAYLOR MADE FAIRYTALE
PRIVACY FIRST Team Swift isn’t taking any chances. Multiple reports claim guests have been asked to sign electronic non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), while invitations have reportedly been watermarked to prevent leaks and unauthorised sharing...
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Nora Fatehi cheers Morocco’s giant-killing night
My love for football reignited in 2022 when I watched Morocco go from being a team that no one really cared for to suddenly becoming the underdog that won everyone’s hearts and reached the semi-finals,” says Nora Fatehi, as Morocco scripted another...
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Misogyny isn’t a punchline Audiences drew the line
The “₹370 biryani” controversy became one of the most discussed social media talking points of the year after comments made by an audience member during comedian Pranit More’s show went viral. The fallout extended beyond social media, leading to public...
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SPLITSVILLE FOR AKANKSHA, GAURAV
Actor Akanksha Chamola, 35, shocked everyone at the premiere of a reality TV show with the revelation that she and husband, actor Gaurav Khanna, 44, are getting a divorce. She said, “Gaurav (and I) are getting a divorce. We have been living separately...
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SAIF ON ATTACKER: I WANTED TO FORGIVE HIM
Actor-producer Saif Ali Khan has said he would be open to forgiving the attacker involved in the burglary attempt at his Mumbai residence in Bandra last year on January 16, during which he was stabbed multiple times. Admitting that he genuinely...
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Actor Shah Rukh Khan celebrated 34 years in Bollywood with a homecoming of sorts on Thursday, returning to Mangalore, the city where he spent the first five years of his life. As the milestone coincided with the anniversary of his debut film Deewana...
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Tearful Neymar returns to World Cup after 981day wait
An emotional Neymar Jr. marked his return to the FIFA World Cup 2026 on Thursday, fighting back ears as he stepped onto the field or Brazil after a 981-day absence rom the national team. The 34-year-old, Brazil’s allime leading scorer with 79 goals n...
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‘Being in a race with others is boring’
It began in 2024 and has continued well into 2026. Kriti Sanon’s successful run at the movies shows no signs of slowing down. It started with Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya, followed by comedy Crew and a darker turn in Do Patti. 2025 brought intense...
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Stars get their Padma moment
In the UK, PMs may come and go, but Larry the cat stays put. The 19-year-old Chief Mouser of 10 Downing Street has now outlasted six British Prime Ministers and is preparing to welcome a seventh following Keir Starmer’s resignation. Rescued from...
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PANKAJ TRIPATHI RUSHES TO PATNA
On Monday, reports emerged that actor Pankaj Tripathi’s elder brother, Vijayendranath Tripathi, was attacked with a sharp object and seriously injured in Bihar’s Gopalganj district. HT City has learnt that the actor has since reached Patna to be by his...
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Baby on board: Samantha and Raj expecting first child
Actor Samantha Ruth Prabhu is expecting her first child with filmmakerhusband Raj Nidimoru. The news comes a little over six months after the pair tied the knot in an intimate ceremony in Coimbatore. An insider source tells HT City, “Yes, it is true....
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YOGA HAS ANSWERS
International Day of Yoga: Actor Neha Dhupia on why yoga remains her constant, her foundation, her very core
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The Pataudi takeover, UK edition
HONOURING TIGER’S LEGACY Actor Saif Ali Khan travelled to the UK to celebrate a special milestone for his father, the late cricketer Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi, fondly known as Tiger Pataudi. Recently, Winchester College, where both father and son...
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IMTIAZ ALI ON WHY MAIN VAAPAS AAUNGA IS FINDING ITS AUDIENCE SLOWLY
Even as Main Vaapas Aaunga (MVA) records a gradual uptick at the box office, filmmaker Imtiaz Ali says he always expected the film to find its audience over time rather than through a blockbuster opening. “We are not a star-driven film, so it was...
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Tom Holland confirms he’s married to Zendaya
After months of speculation — and an AI-fuelled wedding photo frenzy — actor Tom Holland, 30, has finally confirmed that he is married to long-time partner and SpiderMan co-star Zendaya. Rumours about their wedding have been swirling since January,...
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Samantha admits myositis diagnosis changed her ‘egoistic’ outlook as an actor
Actor Samantha recently opened up on her complicated relationship with fame, saying a diagnosis of her autoimmune disorder myositis in 2022 changed her outlook on life and career. The actor reflected on how sudden fame shaped her early years in the...
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An eagle, clockwork designs, scripts and geometric patterns dominate the French defender’s body art, giving it a sleek, graphic aesthetic. NEYMAR JR One of football’s most heavily tattooed stars, Neymar’s collection features faith-based messages,...
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Obsessed with Obsession? Anurag Kashyap calls out limited screenings for Indian films
Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap has voiced his frustration over the way theatres are giving limited screen space to Indian films while continuing to schedule multiple shows for the Hollywood horror film Obsession, released on May 29. Sharing his concerns on...
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I’ve worked all my life to reach here: Nora on sharing FIFA WC stage with Katy Perry, Lisa
Singer-actor Nora Fatehi took centre stage at the FIFA Club World Cup 2026 opening ceremony in Toronto on Friday, performing Siir Siir, the official track from the tournament’s music album. The song, which Nora sings and features in alongside French...
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The FIFA World Cup 2026 is officially underway, and it began with a concert as grand as the tournament itself. More than 80,000 fans packed Mexico City’s iconic Estadio Azteca on June 11 as global music stars, dazzling performances and Mexican cultural...
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Her professionalism has not changed: Akshay Kumar on Raveena Tandon
After delivering several hit films together, including (1994), (1996) and (2004), actors Akshay Kumar and Raveena Tandon are set to reunite on screen in Welcome to the Jungle. The two also famously dated in the 1990s before parting ways. Responding to...
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This Friday, June 12, is set to witness one of the most crowded release days in recent memory, with as many as nine films arriving in cinemas simultaneously. From Imtiaz Ali’s partition drama Main Vaapas Aaunga and Manoj Bajpayee-starrer Governor to...
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Akansha Ranjan Kapoor, Sharan Sharma to wed next month
Actor Akansha Ranjan Kapoor and filmmaker Sharan Sharma, best known for directing Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl (2020) and Mr & Mrs Mahi (2024), are set to tie the knot next month. We have exclusively learnt that the couple will marry in Mumbai on...
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OLD SONGS, NEW HITS: B’WOOD DEBATES THE REMIX TREND
From Chunnari Chunari (Biwi No. 1, 1999) and Ramba Ho (Armaan, 1981) to Sandese Aate Hain (Border, 1997), Bollywood’s classics are finding a second life through remixes. As films such as the Dhurandhar franchise, Border 2, Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai...
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ARMY OFFICER’S PROPOSAL SPARKS DECORUM DEBATE
Amarriage proposal by an Indian Army officer moments after receiving his wings has sparked a debate online over military decorum and personal expression. The moment unfolded on June 2 at the Combat Army Aviation Training School near Nashik,...
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It wasn’t me! Nushrratt Bharuccha calls out fake Insta Story on moaning sounds
Actor Nushrratt Bharuccha has been battling online trolling since Sunday after a video from her Instagram Story, posted during Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s IPL title win, went viral with several social media users claiming they could hear “moaning”...
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