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COSMIC SPARKLE Two looks, one Cannes queen
After much anticipation over her appearance, actor Aishwarya Rai Bachchan finally stepped onto the Cannes 2026 red carpet on Friday evening in a sculpted abyss-blue couture gown by Amit Aggarwal. The mermaid-finish silhouette, paired with a sheen...
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THAILAND’S VISA-FREE PARTY IS OVER FOR INDIAN TRAVELLERS
Thailand may remain one of India’s favourite foreign getaways, but spontaneous holidays just got a lot less easy. In a major policy shift, the Thai Cabinet has approved a proposal to end the relaxed 60-day visa-free entry scheme that travellers from 93...
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‘I beg for an audition; I’m very comfortable with it’
Actor Radhikka Madan says she still “begs for auditions” despite earning praise for her performances, admitting that every project feels like a “do or die” situation. The actor, recently appreciated for her work in Subedaar by filmmaker Hansal Mehta,...
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The ‘Melodi’ universe strikes again — this time with Melody toffees
On the final leg of his fivenation tour, Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Italian PM Giorgia Meloni over dinner in Rome on Tuesday. Soon after, Meloni shared a video thanking Modi for gifting her a packet of Melody toffees, instantly sending social...
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STOP PRESS
Filmmaker Venkat Prabhu has turned a viral movie detail into a memento for Tamil Nadu CM Vijay. On Monday, he gifted the actorpolitician the “TN 07 CM 2026” number plate used in their 2024 film The Greatest of All Time (GOAT). The plate had gone viral...
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STARTED FINISHED
Over a career spanning more than three decades, Saif Ali Khan has explored genres across films and OTT, from intense dramas like recently released to beloved romcoms such as (2004) and Salaam Namaste (2005). But the actor now feels Bollywood-style...
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DID URVASHI COPY GIGI?
Actor Urvashi Rautela’s red carpet look at Cannes has sparked a copycat debate. Social media users compared her ivory-andgold saree to American model Gigi Hadid’s look at the 2023 inauguration of NMACC in Mumbai. Gigi’s ensemble was an Abu Jani Sandeep...
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Bringing my culture to Cannes felt special: Huma Qureshi
Actor-producer Huma Qureshi spotlighted Indian craftsmanship at the French Riviera on Saturday during the ongoing Cannes Film Festival. She adorned a plum-hued Banarasi saree with gold zari detailing and temple jewellery, a look she describes as a...
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‘MAINE SAARE TABOO TOPICS KHATAM KAR DIYE HAIN’
His career spans 14 years, and he already has a National Award to his name, apart from the moniker ‘clutter breaker’. Actor Ayushmann Khurrana, currently tickling the audience’s funny bone with his latest flick Pati Patni Aur Woh Do (PPAWD), spoke on...
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Goal-den trio: BTS, Shakira, Madonna to rock FIFA’s first-ever halftime
The 2026 FIFA World Cup (June 11-July 19) is set to make history beyond football. In a major announcement on Thursday, FIFA revealed that global music icons Madonna, Shakira and BTS will headline the tournament’s first-ever halftime show during the...
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Hiroyuki Sanada felt ‘pressure’ returning for Mortal Kombat II
Hiroyuki Sanada, 65, admits returning as Scorpion in recently released Mortal Kombat II came with pressure after the first film built a loyal fan base. “We had a little pressure,” Sanada says, adding, “We should go forward and make it better than the...
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Strong Indian presence AI controversy
India will maintain a strong presence on the Cannes red carpet. Aishwarya Rai Bachchan returns as a festival regular, while Alia Bhatt, Aditi Rao Hydari and Tara Sutaria are also attending. India’s official delegation will be led by filmmaker Ashutosh...
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‘WED IN INDIA’ PUSH SPARKS FRESH INTEREST IN LOCAL DESTINATION WEDDINGS
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeal to reduce nonessential foreign exchange spending has struck a chord with India’s wedding industry. Addressing a public rally in Telangana on Sunday, the PM urged citizens to avoid unnecessary foreign travel and...
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I read the script in one sitting: Kang Mi-Na on If Wishes Could Kill
The global success of the recently released series, If Wishes Could Kill, has turned its cast into overnight stars. Riding the success, South Korean actor and singer Kang Mi-Na opens up about the experience, the pressures that came with it, and what...
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PANKHURI AWASTHY RODE
Mother to twins Raditya and Radhya, born in 2023, Pankhuri admits she is apprehensive about bringing them to sets. “For new mothers, a bigger room should be provided to be with the kids. I have twins, so confining them to a room doesn’t seem ideal... I...
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‘PEOPLE SHOULD STOP TALKING ABOUT FILM BUDGETS’
Riteish Deshmukh is a relieved man, physically, mentally and emotionally. His latest labour of love, Raja Shivaji, has worked at the box office, especially in Maharashtra. His craft as a director, apart from acting, too has found praise. Speaking on...
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Golden retriever energy: Dev Patel look-alike contest goes viral in London
In the latest sign of the internet’s growing obsession with celebrity look-alike culture, a crowd of Dev Patel doppelgängers gathered at London Fields over the weekend, turning the East London park into an impromptu fan arena celebrating the...
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OP SINDOOR TITLE FINALLY ALLOCATED TO A FILM
On the first anniversary of Operation Sindoor today, as India marks the triumphant strike against the Pakistan-based terror camps, production house Bihar Film Company has secured the official rights to use the title Operation Sindoor for a film. The...
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City ALL THINGS INDIAN AT MET 2026
MANISH MALHOTRA The businesswoman wore a Gaurav Gupta saree that was crafted by kaarigars using pure gold threads. The bodice was handembroidered with 200 vintage mine-cut diamonds from her mum, businesswoman Nita Ambani’s personal collection. She...
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VIJAY FEVER SPREADS ACROSS TAMIL NADU!
Actor-turned politician Joseph Vijay Chandrasekhar, fondly called Vijay, is on the brink of making history as he leads his political party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), in the polls of Tamil Nadu assembly elections. The early celebrations have...
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OSCARS VS AI: INDIAN FILM INDUSTRY REACTS TO NEW GUIDELINES
Bilkul sahi decision hai. Kahaniyaan algorithms se nahi, insaan ki zindagi se aati hain. AI madad kar sakta hai, par mehsoos nahi kar sakta. It’s now part of a massive global shift, but balance is key. Technology should enhance storytelling, not...
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Karl Urban on levelling up with Mortal Kombat after The Boys: It belongs to fans
After becoming a globally recognised name with web series The Boys, Kiwi actor Karl Urban is now stepping into another massive pop-culture universe. He will be seen in the upcoming film Mortal Kombat II, based on the iconic video game franchise. For...
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WOULD ENCOURAGE KING CHARLES TO RETURN KOHINOOR: ZOHRAN MAMDANI
Aremark by New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Wednesday, made ahead of his meeting with King Charles III during the UK monarch’s four-day visit to the US, set off a wave of reactions across Instagram and X. At a press conference, he was asked what...
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Kailash Kher’s ‘don’t sing on demand’ remark draws mixed industry views
What could have been a routine audience request turned into a statement on artistic dignity by Kailash Kher. At an event in Delhi last week, the singer refused to perform impromptu when asked to sing a few lines, using the moment to challenge what he...
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City
Prime Minister Narendra Modi played a friendly football match on Tuesday with local youth in Sikkim’s Gangtok during his visit to the state for its 50th statehood celebrations. The 75-year-old later took to X to share photos and videos from the match,...
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Akshay Kumar, Priyadarshan team up for two new films
After the super success of Bhooth Bangla, which marked their reunion after 14 years, actor Akshay Kumar and filmmaker Priyadarshan have added two more films to their slate, continuing a long creative partnership that dates back to the 2000s. Both...
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Raghu Rai
One of the most globally renowned photographers from India, Raghu Rai, passed away at a hospital in Delhi on Sunday at 83. His son Nitin Rai, also a photographer, told PTI that he was battling cancer which had spread to his brain, and he also had...
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TAAL 2 SCRIPT IS ALMOST READY: SUBHASH GHAI
Filmmaker Subhash Ghai, 80, has announced that Taal 2 ,a sequel to thew 1999 cult classic featuring Akshaye Khanna, Aishwraya Rai Bachchan and Anil Kapoor is on cards. “Uska poora script hum almost complete kar chuke hain aur abhi hum soch rahe hain...
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Rihanna touches down in Mumbai!
Singer-businesswoman Rihanna returned to India on Thursday night and was spotted at the Kalina Airport in Mumbai after arriving on a private jet. She was greeted by paparazzi chanting ‘RiRi, RiRi,’ and acknowledged them with a wave and a few blown...
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Imran Khan shuts down rumours of playing Ashneer Grover in biopic
The internet has been abuzz with rumours of a biopic on businessman Ashneer Grover, with actor Imran Khan set to portray him, co-starring Shraddha Kapoor. Actor Aamir Khan was speculated to back the film being directed by Shraddha’s beau, writer Rahul...
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My job is not to go around offending people: Twinkle Khanna
Self-aware, sharp and gently irreverent, she moves between insight and humour without missing a beat. This World Book Day, author-filmmaker Twinkle Khanna, known for writing Mrs Funnybones (2015), The Legend of Lakshmi Prasad (2016), Pyjamas Are...
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Straight out of Kantara: Fans react to Tilak’s century after chat with Hardik
umbai Indians’ batsman Tilak Varma scripted a stunning turnaround against the Gujarat Titans in Monday’s IPL match in Ahmedabad. Since it followed an intense mid-innings chat with MI captain Hardik Pandya, many fans said it felt straight out of the...
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Than I should have: Jasmine Sandlas
Singer Jasmine Sandlas is riding high on the success of her tracks in Dhurandhar films.Now, during a chat on YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia’s podcast, the singer opened up about her struggle with alcoholism and family situation. The 40-year-old reflected...
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Actor-couple Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone announced their second pregnancy on Sunday with a photo of their daughter, Dua
Actor-couple Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh are set to embrace parenthood once again. They shared the news on Sunday with an Instagram post featuring their daughter Dua (see left), marking their second pregnancy announcement. In the picture, Dua...
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Scorpions call off India tour, cite medical emergency
ZAYN SHARES PHOTO FROM HOSPITAL Former One Direction member Zayn Malik shared a photo from a hospital bed on Instagram, sparking concern among fans. “Been a long week and am still unexpectedly recovering. Heartbroken that I can’t see you all this...
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Shooter in Rohit Shetty house firing case arrested in Agra
The shooter who allegedly opened fire at filmmaker Rohit Shetty’s Mumbai residence two months ago was arrested on Thursday by a joint team of the Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force an the Mumbai Police Crime Branch. According to police, the accused,...
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City HC BARS RAJIV RAI FROM PUBLIC REMARKS ON DHURANDHAR
The Delhi High Court on Wednesday recorded an undertaking from filmmaker Rajiv Rai to refrain from making public comments on his dispute with the makers of Dhurandhar The Revenge, after he called them “thieves” in media interactions. The court also...
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‘We had a blast, there was no one telling us to rush’
Actors Kritika Kamra and Gaurav Kapur tied the knot in an intimate ceremony at their Mumbai home on March 11, choosing to skip the big-budget destination wedding route. For Kamra, the focus was always on the marriage, not the spectacle. “Wedding was...
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AKSHAY, WAMIQA AND RAJPAL PACK IN HORROR AND HUMOUR
My son shared recently that after watching Bhool Bhulaiyaa (2007), he was scared of (actor) Vidya Balan for six years! Actors Akshay Kumar, Wamiqa Gabbi and Rajpal Yadav talk ghosts, manifestations and upcoming release Bhooth Bangla in the latest...
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NATASA’S BOND WITH KRUNAL-PANKHURI
Fans have noticed that Natasa Stankovic, Hardik’s former partner, shares a cordial equation with Krunal and his wife Pankhuri Sharma. The actor, along with her son, Agastya, also met Hardik’s mother recently at their residence in Mumbai.
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THE GOLDEN VOICE SIGNS OFF
Concern grew late Saturday night as news spread that Asha Bhosle had been admitted to a South Mumbai hospital. By Sunday morning, those fears were confirmed, as the legendary singer passed away at 92. She had been admitted on Saturday evening due to...
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City KEEN TO DO AN INDIAN FILM
If there’s a great story or script, and the circumstances align, I would love to be part of an Indian production. The South Korean star talks about his growing Indian fanbase and his latest hit Turning heads with his ripped physique and hard-hitting...
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City
He’s been in the film industry for almost 20 years now, and people swear by his school of filmmaking. Unrequited, often incomplete love (barring a few exceptions) forms an integral part of his stories. Yet, when you speak to him, he’s all heart....
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Tanishq reimagines the natural gemstone trend with ‘Hues’ as Triptii shines
Tanishq’s latest collection, Hues, was unveiled at an intimate showcase recently by actor Triptii Dimri; Pelki Tshering, chief marketing officer, Tanishq; and Garima Maheshwari, head of design, Tanishq. The actor’s look mirrored the essence of Hues:...
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THE BIG BOX OFFICE CLASH
KHOSLA KA GHOSLA 2- VVAN (AUGUST 28) The sequel to the 2006 National Award winning comedy Khosla Ka Ghosla marks the return of its original cast of Anupam Kher, Boman Irani, Ranvir Shorey, Tara Sharma Saluja and Parvinn Dabass, with Ravi Kishan as the...
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STOP PRESS
Filmmaker Karan Johar recently met The Devil Wears Prada 2 stars Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway in Tokyo. Sharing pictures on Tuesday, he gushed, “Standing next to HER (Meryl) & them today, I felt the ground shift… They were both so warm and welcoming.”
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Dhadak was the most successful debut film
Actor Janhvi Kapoor made her Bollywood debut in 2018 opposite Ishaan Khatter with Dhadak. Now, she has revealed struggling with depression despite her first film’s commercial success. “Every time anyone talks to me about my first film, they are like,...
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Veteran actor Brian Cox, best known for the series Succession and films such as Manhunter (1986) and Troy (2004), is no stranger to speaking his mind. The 79year-old has once again made headlines for his unfiltered remarks, this time aiming for several...
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SKY’S DHURANDHAR MOMENT
Cricketer Surya Kumar Yadav had a playful exchange when he recreated actor Akshaye Khanna’s viral step from Dhurandhar
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‘ANGRY, HAIRY MAN COVERED IN BLOOD GENRE DISTURBS ME’
He was Hindi cinema’s quintessential chocolate boy ever since his debut in Jaane Tu… Ya Jaane Na (2008) — until he disappeared from the screen in 2015. Eleven years on, his resurgence has been organic, driven by fans who kept asking, “Where is Imran...
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Ranbir’s first look as Rama unveiled in Ramayana
The first glimpse of director Nitesh Tiwari’s epic film, Ramayana Part 1, was unveiled on Thursday, on the occasion of Hanuman Jayanti. The film is set to release on Diwali this year. According to multiple reports, actor Ranbir Kapoor is earning ₹150...
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Priyanka visits Golden Temple, joins seva
Actor Priyanka Chopra Jonas visited the Golden Temple on Tuesday, where she offered prayers and performed seva by cleaning utensils at Sri Darbar Sahib, dressed in a pink suit with her head covered with dupatta. Social media users praised the...
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‘THERE SHOULD BE STRONG LAWS AGAINST CYBERBULLYING’
Actor Bhumi Satish Pednekkar didn’t hold back as she spoke during a session on Monday at the just-concluded International Film Festival Delhi’s inaugural edition, getting candid about social media trolling and the need to support smaller films. In...
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Sonam-Anand welcome baby no. 2!
Actor Sonam A Kapoor, 40, and businessman Anand Ahuja, 41, have welcomed their second child, a baby boy, on March 29. Sharing the news on Instagram on Sunday, Sonam wrote that their “family has grown,” adding that their son Vayu is “overjoyed to...
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City RCB return home with win and tribute
Royal Challengers Bengaluru returned to the M Chinnaswamy Stadium for their IPL 2026 home opener with a strong win over Sunrisers Hyderabad on Saturday (March 28), with Virat Kohli leading the charge in an emotionally charged evening. It was also the...
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DDH AT 18 MONTHS
Actor Varun Dhawan reveals that his daughter Lara was diagnosed with developmental dysplasia of the hip at 18 months; urges early detection
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‘MANY STARS REJECTED DHURANDHAR AND THEN REGRETTED IT’
With smashing box office records, following closely after its predecessor Dhurandhar (2025), the films have earned praise for their ensemble cast. Behind this casting is Mukesh Chhabra. The casting director of Aditya Dhar’s magnum opus gets talking on...
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VIRAT’S NEW INK GOES VEGAN City
Ahead of the Indian Premiere League (IPL) 2026, cricketer Virat Kohli has added a new tattoo using plant-based cruelty-free ink to his left arm. The tattoo, completed over 24 hours across three sessions (so far), restores his faded Shiva design with...
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Vivek, Bhushan confirm Op Sindoor film, say ‘some stories choose you’
After reports about Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri helming a film on Operation Sindoor, India’s military response to the April 2025 terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam, we have learnt that it is based on Lt Gen KJS ‘Tiny’ Dhillon’s book, Operation...
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On Sunil Grover burnout buzz: slow I’m already
Amid conversations around burnout in comedy, sparked recently by Zakir Khan taking a break due to work pressure, actor-comedian Sunil Grover offers a contrasting take: he is not slowing down anytime soon. A familiar face across television, films and...
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Dwayne Bravo faces backlash over ‘two chicks’ comment
Former cricketer Dwayne Bravo found himself at the centre of an on-mic gaffe during a pre-season press conference ahead of the Indian Premier League 2026 on Friday. The moment came after a remark about having “two chicks at home” was picked up by live...
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THE WORLD BIDS FAREWELL TO ITS FAVOURITE TOUGH GUY
TRIBUTES POUR I Soon after the news broke, tributes to Norris poured Speaking to reporters outside the White House, US President Donald Trump described him as a “great guy” and a “tough cookie”, adding, “You didn’t want to fight him, I’ll tell...
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City ‘I will never make Kabhi
IK3G... conic — the adjective doesn’t just describe the body of work, but the man behind it as well. Filmmaker-host-actor Karan Johar, in a candid chat on The Right Angle with Sonal Kalra, talks about everything under the sun — his upcoming films and...
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City DHURANDHAR-
For actor Danish Pandor, this Eid-ul-Fitr feels different, coming on the back of the success of his recent release Dhurandhar The Revenge. But he says his sense of gratitude remains unchanged. “The gratitude has always been there. Success is just a...
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NEW RULES TO SOAR HIGH
Frequent flyers and cabin crew alike are welcoming the new, ‘passenger-friendly’ rules for Indian airlines laid out by the DGCA
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‘OSCARS SHOULD HAVE MENTIONED DHARAM JI’S NAME’
The 98th Academy Awards missing out on legendary Indian actor, late Dharmendra’s mention in the televised In Memoriam section has not gone down well with his fans. Social media, since Monday morning, has been reacting strongly to the miss on the...
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THE BIGGEST ACTING SURPRISE THE FIRSTS
The Best Actor win had been one of the most closely watched contests all season. For months, industry chatter had pitted Timothée Chalamet and Leonardo DiCaprio in this race. But it went to Michael B Jordan for Sinners, picking up his first Oscar and...
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DESCRIBE ME’ Aamir turns 61; girlfriend Gauri, exwives Reena, Kiran attend celebrations
Actor Naga Chaitanya is riding a professional high. He recently won the Best Actor award at the Telangana Gaddar Film Awards 2025 for his film Thandel (2025), and his next project, the adventure drama Vrushakarma, has him playing a treasure hunter, a...
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FROM INDIA TO PARIS: W FOR WOMAN TAKES CONTEMPORARY ETHNIC WEAR TO PARIS FASHION WEEK ELLI AVRRAM CHANNELS SPRING, THE PARIS WAY
Indian ethnic wear has stepped onto one of fashion’s biggest global stages. W for Woman, part of Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Ltd., became the first major Indian wear retail brand to present its collection at Paris Fashion Week, showcasing its...
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‘WHY DOES AUDIENCE CARE ABOUT THE OPENING OF A FILM?’
Actor Bhumi Satish Pednekkar’s clarity of thought is refreshing in a world of rehearsed answers by celebrities. In the latest episode of The Right Angle with Sonal Kalra, she talks about her journey, troll culture and urges fans to support low budget...
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Kritika-Gaurav’s magical start to ‘forever’
Actor Kritika Kamra and TV presenter-cricket commentator Gaurav Kapur tied the knot on Wednesday at their home in Mumbai
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Allu Sirish: I introduced Nayanika as my wife even before our wedding
ON TIPS FROM THE FAM Sirish’s elder brother, Allu Arjun was the best man at the wedding. “He didn’t give me marriage advice, but told me to enjoy every moment of the wedding. He said many things may go wrong, but I shouldn’t let that stress me out...
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Kuldeep Yadav set to marry on Saturday
After India’s victory at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, Indian cricketer Kuldeep Yadav is preparing for a new innings in his personal life as he gets set to marry his childhood friend Vanshika on Saturday, March 14 in Mussoorie, Uttarakhand. The...
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Fans spot extra Shakira show! Third concert in India?
It seems global pop star Shakira has added a second Mumbai show to her India tour next month following overwhelming demand. The extra concert, scheduled for April 11 at Mahalaxmi Racecourse, comes a day after her originally announced Mumbai date on...
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B’WOOD REWINDS: ARE RE-RELEASES A GUARANTEE OF BOXOFFICE SUCCESS?
Bollywood is increasingly turning to its past to draw audiences back to theatres. Multiplexes have witnessed a steady rise in films returning to the big screen, from cult favourites to relatively recent titles finding a second theatrical life. In the...
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