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Kpop Demon Hunters’ EJAE shows off rings ahead of wedding
KPop Demon Hunters singersongwriter EJAE has given fans a rare glimpse into her ine-year relationship ith fiancé Sam Kim, owing off their wedding gs (inset left) ahead of their November nuptials. EJAE rose to global fame through Kpop Demon and its...
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I FEEL AN IMMENSE SENSE OF BELONGING TO THE COUNTRY
For Vedang Raina, Independence Day carries a different weight after Main Vaapas Aaunga. The 26year-old actor, who plays the younger version of Naseeruddin Shah in Imtiaz Ali’s Partition-era romantic drama, says working on the film made him engage more...
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Something In The Rain director Ahn Pan-seok dead at 64
Director Ahn Pan-seok, who helmed the South Korean television series Something In The Rain, died on Wednesday at the age of 64. He was undergoing treatment after suffering a brain haemorrhage. Pan-seok’s death comes as a shock because reports from two...
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10 YEARS, 5 KIDS AND FINALLY MARRIED!
Cristiano Ronaldo married longtime partner Georgina Rodríguez in Portugal, exactly a year after their engagement
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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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Credit card scam fallout landed me in the hospital: Kirti Kulhari
PI got caught in a whirlwind of affairs. We as humans can only surrender, as everything passes. Actor [email protected] D ays after news emerged that actor Kirti Kulhari had fallen victim to a credit card fraud of around ₹2.42 lakh, she says...
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Mrunal Thakur shuts down dating rumours with Yashasvi Jaiswal
Since last week, there have been rumours that actor Mrunal Thakur, 34, is dating cricketer Yashasvi Jaiswal, 24, simply because the two were spotted at the same restaurant in Mumbai’s Bandra West on the same day. Interestingly, there is no video...
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HERE’S TO THE MOST STYLISH NIGHT OUT
From fashion and films to food, art and business, the city’s who’s who turned up in style as winners took centre stage at the 16th edition of the HT Most Stylish Awards 2026
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Raveena has close call with dog star on red carpet; wins hearts online over reaction
Actor Raveena Tandon had a close call with the film’s canine star at a special screening Ohh My Dog in Mumbai on Thursday. In a video from the event, Raveena could be seen posing with the dog on the red carpet, before he suddenly began barking and...
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Handloom, but make it Gen Z
Young designers are taking heritage weaves beyond festive wardrobes, turning khadi, ikat and indigenous textiles into corsets, streetwear, blazers and everyday fashion FROM LOOMS TO INSTA Discovering niche handloom is getting easier as Gen Zforward...
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Rihanna’s dazzling Barbados homecoming
Barbados-born pop star Rihanna, 38, returned to her home country’s Grand Kadooment Day parade on Monday, dazzling in a jewel-encrusted costume by local designer Lauren Austin. Rihanna, whose carnival appearances have become major fashion moments, last...
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LOVE, RINGS, AND GOLDEN FINALE
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
KATSEYE member Sophia Laforteza flaunted a polka-dot manicure on select nails at Coachella 2026 HOW TO DO IT AT HOME Start with clean, prepped nails and l apply your chosen base colour Once dry, use a dotting tool, the l rounded end of a bobby pin...
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Jugni singer files complaint over alleged Aimanipulated clip
Singer Sonu Thukral has filed a complaint with the Delhi Police’s cybercrime unit over an allegedly Ai-manipulated clip from his recently released song Jugni, featuring actor Jacqueline Fernandez. The track, sung by Thukral and B Praak, was released...
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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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New woman in Aryan’s life?
NOTE TO READERS: Some of the coverage that appears on our pages is paid for by the concerned brands. No sponsored content does or shall appear in any part of HT without it being declared as such to our valued readers. Has Aryan Khan moved on from his...
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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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Varun Tej
In April, Chiranjeevi’s nephew, actor Varun Tej, 36, sustained a severe knee fracture while practising volleyball for his upcoming film Bhari. His sister, actorproducer Niharika Konidela, posted a note that her brother had undergone surgery for it and...
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When the Guru isn’t who you expect
A HOUSEHOLD HELP Shovana Narayan, Kathak guru “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...
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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 ina 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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NOT JUST ABOUT WRITING ANOTHER PAPER: MANUSHI RECALLS 2015 PAPER LEAK ORDEAL
As protests continue over the alleged NEET-UG 2026 paper leak, actor and former Miss World Manushi Chhillar has spoken about facing a similar ordeal in 2015, when she had to appear for the medical entrance exam twice following a paper leak. “I...
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MORE STARS STEP OUT FOR STUDENTS
ALIA BHATT Alia shared a note that read, “The last few days have broken my heart and then mended it, again and again, with hope... Their courage humbles me. Their resolve is a mirror held up to all of us, asking whether we are truly listening to the...
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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, As K-pop has evolved into a multibillion-dollar global phenomenon, YEONJUN believes its...
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A TROPHY AND A TOUCH OF STARDUST
The Spanish team lift the World Cup Trophy after it was presented by US President Donald Trump and FIFA president Gianni Infantino Sixteen years after their maiden triumph, Spain lifted their second FIFA World Cup title with a 1-0 extra-time win over...
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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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Desi bling’s Mirza sisters in Mumbai
From shopping on Hill Road in Bandra to indulging in the city’s famous street food, the fashionistas from Desi Bling brought their oomph to Mumbai. In a special shoot with us, they share their experience I want to collaborate with (filmmaker) Aryan...
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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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FOOTBALL’S LATEST POSTER BOY... AND A
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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Haaland, Haaland, he’s blue… and he has a raccoon!
The Internet’s favourite Norwegian may already be missed at the World Cup, but Erling Haaland made sure his homecoming was anything but dull. Returning to Norway on Monday after his team’s historic quarter-final run, the 25-year-old stepped off the...
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Ananya Panday shares glimpses from Pitbull’s record-breaking concert
Peaky Blinders; Jurassic Park Turns out, Wimbledon was only half of Ananya Panday’s eventful Friday in London. After turning heads at the men’s singles semi-finals at the All England Club, the actor headed to Hyde Park for Pitbull’s BST concert, and...
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DIDN’T KNOW THEY WERE BIG STARS: CAFE MANAGER ON SERVING DAMON, NOLAN AND HOLLAND
After Matt Damon, Christopher Nolan and Tom Holland’s chai and bun maska stop went viral, the manager of the Mumbai café they visited shares what it was like hosting the trio It’s not every day that you spot three Hollywood heavyweights — American...
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Bollywood shows up for Akansha Ranjan Kapoor’s pre-wedding bash
Actor Akansha Ranjan Kapoor, who married filmmaker Sharan Sharma on July 11, hosted a glittering soirée for family and friends on Friday evening
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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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SOORYAVANSHI: THE YOUNGEST EVER
On Saturday, cricket prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi made history at England’s Old Trafford as he became the youngest to represent India in men’s international cricket. On his debut, the left-hander scored 14 off 10 balls, including two sixes. Within...
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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!
Designer 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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SUNEEL DARSHANSUNNY DEOL LEGAL FEUD REIGNITES
Filmmaker Suneel Darshan, has who been embroiled in a legal with battle Sunny Deol for over a decade after the actor allegedly walked out of Darshan’s film India in 2008, is back to seeking recourse. legal The filmmaker had originally for ₹20 sued...
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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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Tom-zendaya: Here comes the wedding ring...
Days after actor Tom Holland confirmed that he and actor Zendaya had secretly tied the knot, the newlyweds turned heads at the Spider-man: Brand New Day fan event in Berlin, Germany, on Monday, with Zendaya’s dazzling ring stack stealing the show. Her...
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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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THEN NOW
The girls who grew up in the White House are all grown up! In 2009, Malia (10) and Sasha (7) stood beside their parents, Barack and Michelle Obama, as they began life in the White House as America’s First Family. Seventeen years later, the sisters, now...
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Preity Zinta gets Bombay HC nod to sue Google, Meta over deepfakes
Actor Preity G Zinta has been granted permission by the Bombay High Court to file a civil suit against Google LLC, Meta and several other entities over alleged Aigenerated deepfakes and unauthorised use of her identity. According to a report by Bar...
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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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LUCAS HERNÁNDEZ NEYMAR JR (BRAZIL)
(FRANCE) An eagle, clockwork designs, scripts and geometric patterns dominate the French defender’s body art, giving it a sleek, graphic aesthetic. One of football’s most heavily tattooed stars, Neymar’s collection features faith-based messages,...
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Actor Aamir Khan’s Lagaan (2001) is celebrating its 25th anniversary today, June 15. Ahead of the milestone, the star cast of the period sports drama and several notable members of the film fraternity, including Salman Khan, Kareena Kapoor Khan and...
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I’ve worked all my life to reach here: Nora on sharing FIFA WC stage with Katy Perry, Lisa
Goals Game Time 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...
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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
fter delivering several hit films together, including (1994), (1996) and (2004), actors Akshay Kumar and Raveena Tandon are set to reunite on screen in The two also famously dated in the 1990s before parting ways. Responding to a question from HT City...
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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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It’s confirmed! Jennifer Winget is all set to tie the knot
Actor Jennifer Winget recently set the rumour mill abuzz after a seemingly innocuous comment on a wedding dance Reel caught fans’ attention. Soon after, eagle-eyed followers noticed another intriguing detail: the actor had begun following several...
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City WANTED TO DO THE MOVIES I DID’
Saif Ali Khan reflects on career setbacks, second chances and why audiences were far more forgiving when he entered the industry three decades ago Three decades into Bollywood, Saif Ali Khan believes longevity in the industry is a mix of hard work,...
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(@Tinydhillon): “You want the young officer to sacrifice his life for the love of the nation, but you don’t want him to express his love for his fiancée. In the Army we say, ‘Youngster nahi karega, toh kaun karega.’ If you cannot find a fault in his...
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‘THE ATTITUDE OF ‘MERE KARNE SE KYA HOGA’ CANNOT EXIST TODAY’
On World Environment Day, actor Bhumi Satish Pednekkar says her journey as a climate advocate began long before she entered films. Recalling her days as a “curious, troubled, worried teenager” who feared for the planet’s future, the actor, who serves...
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DELHI HOTEL
The devastating fire that ripped through Flourish Stay B&B in Malviya Nagar on Wednesday morning, killing at least 21 people (18 foreign nationals) and injuring several others, has left Delhi shaken. As investigators probe the blaze, believed to have...
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Viral but NOT REAL
ay 2026 may well be remembered as the month deepfakes went mainstream in celebrity culture. Within weeks, actors including Madhuri Dixit, Katrina Kaif, Urvashi Rautela and Rukmini Vasanth found themselves battling Aigenerated images and videos that...
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ROYAL ‘CHAMPIONS’ BENGALURU, AGAIN!
Royal Challengers Bengaluru defended their IPL title on Sunday, defeating Gujarat Titans in the final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Chasing 156, RCB rode on Virat Kohli’s unbeaten 75 off 42 balls to seal a second successive title. The...
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DELHI COURT FRAMES CHARGES AGAINST JACQUELINE, SUKESH
After withdrawing her plea to turn approver in the ₹200crore extortion case last month, actor Jacqueline Fernandez now faces money laundering charges alongside alleged conman Sukesh Chandrashekhar Actor Jacqueline Fernandez, alleged conman Sukesh...
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