Hindustan Times (Jaipur) - City
Indians treat cricketers with adulation usually reserved for movie stars: Dale
From roaring crowds in stadiums across the world to tense World Cup battles with nailbiting finishes, few cricketers understand the theatre of international cricket quite like former South African pacer Dale Steyn. In a recent interview, held on the...
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RAJPAL, WIFE ON LEGAL BATTLE: TAKING IT ONE STEP AT A TIME
Days after being granted interim bail and walking out of Tihar Jail on February 17 in a ₹9 crore cheque bounce case, actor Rajpal Yadav is choosing reflection over reaction. The 54-year-old, who travelled with his wife, Radha Yadav, to his hometown in...
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SUPER INKS FOR SUPER INNINGS
SHIMRON HETMYER The West Indies’ batter has bold and expressive ink, echoing the Caribbean culture’s vibrant storytelling tradition. They celebrate identity, belief and memories as colourful as his strokeplay. The South African wicket-keeper batter’s...
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‘I CRIED TO GET MY MONEY BACK FROM RAJPAL’
As Rajpal Yadav walked out of the Tihar Jail on Tuesday, thanks to the Delhi High Court granting him interim bail till March 18, he thanked the country and his industry for their support. “I will complete 30 years in Bollywood, in Mumbai in...
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‘My father paying for my genderaffirming surgery means a lot’
Cricketer Anaya Bangar, who is set to undergo genderaffirming surgery in Bangkok next month, feels her biggest victory is the acceptance she has received from her family, especially her father, former cricketer Sanjay Bangar. While her father...
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INDIA ROASTS PAK ON PITCH AND IN POSTS
Sunday night saw India thrash Pakistan in the T20 Cricket World Cup match. What followed was a social media storm and love for the men in blue
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STOP PRESS
Singer Shaan, who has seen the music industry evolve from a pre-social media era to today’s hyper-digital space, says he now enjoys engaging online, even if it comes with occasional unpleasant moments. Many younger users recognise him from an Instagram...
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Sunny Leone: I’m glad Mouni spoke up
Recently, actor Mouni Roy spoke about facing harassment while performing at a public event, urging greater respect for artistes. Actor Sunny Leone, who frequently performs at large shows has now weighed in. While she has not faced a similar situation,...
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FRESH THREATS TO ROHIT, RANVEER; MAFIA SCARE BACK IN TOWN
In the past week alone, several Bollywood celebs have reported extortion threats and targeted attacks, reviving fears of underworld-style intimidation reminiscent of the 1990s and 2000s. Actor Ranveer Singh received a ransom threat via a voice note on...
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‘I DIDN’T WANT TO DO A FILM FOR A SMALLER, INTELLECTUAL AUDIENCE’
Actor Shahid Kapoor has played brooding men before, but as O’romeo releases today, he appears surprisingly at ease. Calm, measured, almost detached from the chaos his character brings to screen. Excerpts... O’romeo is your fourth outing with filmmaker...
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HERE’S WHY MADDY COULDN’T ATTEND RDB REUNION
Where was Maddy? That was the question buzzing on social media when Rang De Basanti marked 20 years with a special screening on February 6. As director Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra reunited with cast members Aamir Khan, Soha Ali Khan, Siddharth, Sharman...
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THE RELEASE DATE SHUFFLE City
In a span of just a few days, at least five films have altered their release dates in 2026. Some have been changed to dodge clashes, others because shoots and clearances are still underway. From strategic delays to pulling up the schedules, the...
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Kritika Kamra, Gaurav Kapur to tie the knot in March
Actors Kritika Kamra and Gaurav Kapur surprised fans when they made their relationship public in December. Now, we have exclusively learnt that the couple is gearing up for the next big step, with wedding bells set to ring in next month. According to a...
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‘THE YEARS WHEN NO ONE WANTED TO WORK WITH ME WERE PAINFUL’
Actor Rhea Chakraborty speaks candidly about her break from acting, the pain of being sidelined and why stepping back on set now feels healing After nearly seven years away from acting, actor Rhea Chakraborty returns to the screen with filmmaker...
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RIGHTS KI HERA PHERI?
In a strange twist of events, the Madras High Court has questioned producer Firoz Nadiadwala on whether his film, Hera Pheri 3 is being made at all, because a production house Seven Arts International- has claimed that they, and not Nadiadwala, own the...
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City FASHION X POLITICS
Our political leaders aren’t just making policies, but serving statements at the Parliament Budget Sessions. From nailing the quarter-zip trend to contemporising the elegance of sarees, here’s decoding the fashionable shift in political wardrobes
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Rajasthan
When HT City spoke up The Right Angle with Sonal Kalra was the first to question the behaviour of trolls, urging commenters to show more empathy, compassion and respect towards the actor. The Reel clocked 2 million views, nearly 94k likes and over 5k...
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DESI ROOTS, VIDESHI JERSEYS
They may wear different colours, but the batting stance, hustle and hunger feel familiar. Meet the Indian-origin players flying the flag for other nations at the World T20 Cricket has never really believed in borders. The bat travels, the ball...
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Rohit Shetty house firing: Film body seeks CM’S intervention
Following the firing incident outside filmmaker Rohit Shetty’s Juhu residence between 12.30 and 1am on Sunday, the Indian Film & Television Directors’ Association (IFTDA) has urged Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis to intervene. A part of...
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FOUR DETAINED FOR FIRING OUTSIDE ROHIT SHETTY’S RESIDENCE
Four people were detained from Pune on Sunday in connection with the firing incident outside filmmaker Rohit Shetty’s Mumbai residence, police said. They were picked up from the Karvenagar and Dhayari areas in Pune during an operation carried out by...
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INFLUENCE
Actor Sobhita Dhulipala, who married actor Naga Chaitanya in December 2024, says that her professional path remains firmly independent of her marital ties to one of Telugu cinema’s most influential film families. After stepping away from work for over...
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HEY ACTING, LET’S BREAK UP
As Rimi Sen’s revelation of quitting Bollywood for real estate made headlines recently, here’s a look at actors who consciously stepped away from showbiz and charted paths beyond the glitz
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Tanishq Diamonds X Rahul Mishra shine at Paris Couture Week
For the fourth consecutive year, Tanishq returned to Paris Couture Week, reinforcing its journey from India’s most trusted jewellery brand to a globally aspirational luxury maison. The showcase marked its third collaboration with couturier Rahul Mishra...
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‘Fashion to me has become a channel of authenticity’
ALPANA & NEERAJ Actor Sanjana Sanghi makes a sharp statement in an all-black outfit defined by a structured silhouette and embellished detailing
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City
Social media influencer Orhan Awatramani aka Orry, has been dominating showbiz chatter lately, following unfiltered social media posts that have openly hinted at tensions with his former close friends, actor Sara Ali Khan and her brother, actor Ibrahim...
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After the R-day parade, a dash of stars at Rashtrapati Bhavan
The Indian film fraternity is set to add star power to the 77th Republic Day At-home Reception at Rashtrapati Bhavan today. HT City has learnt that actors Ranbir Kapoor, Samantha and Yami Gautam Dhar, along with filmmakers Aditya Dhar (Yami’s husband)...
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City Deepti Sharma, Rani Mukerji champion power, pride and Nari Shakti this Republic Day
As India prepares to celebrate its 77th Republic Day tomorrow, cricketer Deepti Sharma and actor Rani Mukerji came together as proud flag bearers for an Htcity exclusive. The moment resonated deeply in a year when the Republic Day 2026 celebrations are...
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R-DAY PARADE MEET THE DEBUTANTS
MILITARY MIGHT Indian Army will showcase its newly raised Bhairav units — light commando battalions trained for speed, drones, and border operations along key border areas. The elite formations will march down Kartavya Path for the first time. They...
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BLAKE LIVELY TAYLOR SWIFT
Hey, just checking in. I have no reason to ask, but I donno, I’ve been feeling like I should... is everything ok? I felt like a bad friend lately because was such a sad sack who only talked about my own s**t for months. No you’re not wrong, but it’s...
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BRB, TAKING A BREAK
On Tuesday, a video from comedian Zakir Khan’s recent show in Hyderabad went viral after he spoke about taking a ong break from work to focus on his ealth. Addressing the audience, Zakir aid the hiatus could last three to five ears, potentially until...
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Fashion frat mourns the loss of Valentino
Fashion brands pay heartfelt tributes to the Italian powerhouse ”He was in love with colour just like we Indians are - it is a central part of our celebrations! While Western couture is dominated by black, his tribute to that scarlet hue, now a...
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City LOVE & WAR RELEASE ‘NOT’ POSTPONED TO 2027
With several tentpole releases locking in dates for late 2026 and 2027, chatter around big-screen timelines has only grown louder, and Love & War is the latest to be pulled into it. A recent update suggested that Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s film, starring...
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From the beginning, we wanted Bridgerton to be an inclusive fantasy: Creator Jess Brownell
As Bridgerton returns for its fourth season, creator Jess Brownell beams over the show’s global popularity. “It’s incredible… We didn’t know if young people would be interested in watching something that was set in the 1800s, but I am so pleased to see...
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HONEY LEAVES A BAD TASTE
Rapper-singer Yo Yo Honey Singh has landed in controversy after a video from his gig at a Delhi concert went viral, triggering widespread criticism over an explicit onstage remark. The clip, recorded at a January 12 concert by Nanku and Karun in the...
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‘WANT AADYA TO EXPERIENCE MAKAR City SANKRANTI CELEBRATIONS’
On Makar Sankranti, a festival of renewal, gratitude, and harvest, actor Shreyas Talpade joins Htcity for a special shoot where he shows his kite flying skills and gorges on tilgul (jaggery and sesame candy). He shares his thoughts on the festival,...
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VIEWERS KNOW WHAT TO TAKE FROM DHURANDHAR
After nearly 15 years of navigating auditions, actor Danish Pandor is basking in widespread recognition for his role as gangster Uzair Baloch in Dhurandhar (2025). The 38-year-old credits the “overwhelming” appreciation in part to his co-stars Ranveer...
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Sharman Joshi opens up on making his Bengali film debut
Bengali was completely foreign to me.. the chief assistant director guided me as I mouthed all my lines. Even though I didn’t speak the language, I was able to emote in it. Having made his mark in Hindi cinema, actor Sharman Joshi is now stepping into...
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2026, WHY SO DRY ON THE BIG SCREEN?
Despite big releases such as Shah Rukh Khan’s King, Salman Khan’s Battle of Galwan, Akshay Kumar’s Bhooth Bangla and Welcome To The Jungle, Ajay Devgn’s Drishyam 3, and Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar Part 2 lined up for 2026, the Hindi films release...
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DELHI WEDDING FOR SHIKHAR, SOPHIE
Former cricketer Shikhar Dhawan is set to marry Sophie Shine in the third week of February
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‘WE HAVE BEEN EACH OTHER’S SAHARA’
Ishaan Khatter has had a dream run on screen over the past year. One of the biggest highlights was Neeraj Ghaywan’s Homebound — India’s official entry to the Oscars 2026. The film, starring Ishaan alongside Vishal Jethwa and Janhvi Kapoor, even made it...
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ACTORDIRECTOR REUNIONS IN 2026
DILJIT DOSANJH & IMTIAZ ALI Imtiaz Ali and Diljit Dosanjh first collaborated on the acclaimed Amar Singh Chamkila biopic. They now reunite for a yet-untitled film also starring Vedang Raina and Sharvari, set to release later this year. GENELIA...
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FRESH PAIRINGS FROM SOUTH TO WATCH OUT FOR
The actors are teaming up for the first time in the romantic thriller Dacoit: A Love Story. From the trailer, their characters appear to be partners-in-crime. This marks Mrunal’s fourth Telugu film after Sita Ramam (2022), Hi Nanna (2023) and The...
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WHO’S ENTERING BOLLYWOOD THIS YEAR
Medha Rana Model-turned-actor Medha Rana is set to step into Bollywood with the war drama Border 2. Paired opposite Varun Dhawan, she features in the ensemblecast film hitting screens over the Republic Day weekend. The teaser released last month has...
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Franchises and more franchises
THIS YEAR WILL SEE BOLLYWOOD DOUBLING DOWN ON BIG UNIVERSES AND SEQUELS, SOME OF WHICH INCLUDE: Welcome To The Jungle Drishyam 3 Border 2 Ramayana Part 1 Mardaani 3 Dhurandhar Part 2 Pati Patni Aur Woh Do Compiled by Rishabh Suri
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THE A TO Z OF 2025 Saiyaara
From the craze to Saif Ali Khan’s stabbing and Smriti Mandhana’s cancelled wedding, the year was packed with drama, action, and more
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V’S ‘NAMASTE’ TRIGGERS FRENZY OVER BTS INDIA STOP IN 2026
BTS fans in India, collectively known as ARMY, are abuzz after group member Kim Taehyung, popularly known as V, appeared to hint that the K-pop supergroup could include India in its 2026 world tour. During a live chat with fans on Saturday, the...
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AP Dhillon x B’wood: Sanjay, Tara turn up for the ‘brown munda’
Mumbai witnessed a spectacular close to the concert season this year on Friday as singer-rapper AP Dhillon delivered a power-packed performance as part of his One of One tour. The highlight of the evening was a surprise on-stage appearance by actor...
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ZYDUS PINKATHON MUMBAI SETS WORLD RECORD FOR INCLUSION
Bringing together over 5,300 women participants, the 10th edition of the Zydus Pinkathon Mumbai, held on December 20 and 21 at the MMRDA Grounds, BKC, reaffirmed its position as one of India’s largest women’s running event. The two-day meet featured 3...
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Dharma denies plagiarism claim by author over Homebound
Dharma Productions has denied author and journalist Puja Changoiwala’s allegation that its film Homebound directed by Neeraj Ghaywan plagiarises her 2021 novel of the same name, calling the claims “baseless and unfounded”. The production house also...
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City
AFrom gratitude and togetherness to his own nice-and-naughty list and cheesecake on the menu, actor Varun Dhawan opens up on what the festive season means to him as he poses for us ctor Varun Dhawan slips into full festive mode on Christmas today,...
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B-TOWN’S XMAS GLOW
On Christmas eve, actors Lauren Gottlieb and Tara Sutaria are embracing family time and indulging in their holiday traditions
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DAVID GUETTA TURNS SUNBURN INTO A GIANT SING-ALONG
Global EDM icon David Guetta, who last performed in India in 2017, turned Day 2 of Sunburn Festival in Mumbai into a full-throttle celebration as thousands sang along to his set. Taking over the main stage, the Djproducer wasted no time igniting the...
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It’s a boy! Singer B Praak and wife Meera welcome second child
Singer B Praak and his wife Meera P Bachan have welcomed their second baby boy. The couple shared the update on social media, which quickly went viral and received an overwhelming response from fans and well-wishers across India. The announcement...
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SHANAYA BREAKS SILENCE ON HER DEBUT FILM’S FAILURE
Even with her Kapoor lineage, actor Shanaya Kapoor hasn’t had an easy start in the movies. She was first set to debut in Bedhadak, which was shelved, followed by actor-filmmaker Mohanlal’s pan-india project Vrushabha, which also didn’t take off. She...
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WOMEN VS AI MISUSE
Actors Sreeleela, Payal, and Anjali speak out against the misuse of Ai-generated images
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2025 CELEBRITY SPLITS
From Smriti-palaash, Vijay-tamannaah to Celina-peter, 2025 has seen these celebrity couples part ways, creating headlines of breakups and new beginnings
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BOLLYWOOD BABIES
From Katrina-vicky to Kiara-sidharth, 2025 was all about actors stepping into the new role of parenthood and embracing it to the fullest
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You can’t see me... anymore: John Cena retires; celebs share tributes
Legendary WWE superstar John Cena has officially closed the curtain on his in-ring wrestling career after 26 years, concluding a farewell run that culminated in his final match at Saturday Night’s Main Event XLII on December 13. Cena (48) tapped out to...
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MESSI LANDS IN A MESS!
Football fans in Kolkata eagerly waited to catch a glimpse of footballer Lionel Messi at the kickoff of his G.O.A.T India Tour 2025 on Saturday, but excitement turned to disappointment as many were unable to see him, with the star surrounded by...
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‘I DIDN’T EXPECT FA9LA TO BLOW UP TO THIS EXTENT’
Long before Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar turned it into a fullblown cultural moment in India, Bahrain-based rapper Hussam Aseem, aka Flipperachi, had already seen his track FA9LA go viral when it released in 2024. But nothing prepared him for what the song...
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Vishal blasts Anuv’s act; but Neha, Chaar
Singer-composer Vishal Dadlani slammed musician Anuv Jain for an “embarrassing” act during English musician Jacob Collier’s Mumbai concert on November 30. A clip showing Anuv crooning his hit Baarishein alongside Jacob has viewers criticising the...
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‘Happy to see Bobby make a huge comeback’
Ramesh Taurani, coproducer of Race 3 — Bobby’s comeback film in 2018 after a career slump — is thrilled with the actor’s return to the limelight. He says, “Bobby was a star even before his debut film… I can’t describe the craze people had for him even...
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‘NEEDED MORE SILENCE’
The intrusive pap culture has been a hot topic of discussion, especially after actor-mp Jaya Bachchan’s recent remarks. Actor Vijay Varma, who returned with Gustaakh Ishq after a 14-month break, says the gap feels bigger because he once had frequent...
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AAMIR OPENS HIS HEART: ON REENA, KIRAN & GAURI
Celebrated actor-filmmaker Aamir Khan, long known as Bollywood’s Mr Perfectionist, has often drawn attention not just for his work but for the unusually warm relationships he maintains with his former partners. On Sunday, at the 2025 Hindustan Times...
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MS DHONI IS THE NEW FACE OF PANASONIC AIR CONDITIONERS
Panasonic Life Solutions India has a cool new milestone: MS Dhoni, India’s legendary ‘Captain Cool’, is now the brand ambassador for its Air Conditioners. Dhoni’s calm leadership, consistent performance, and trustdriven legacy make him the perfect fit...
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CHAOS
TRAVELLER ANGER BOILS Passengers vented on social media over flight disruptions and lastminute cancellations, alleging airport boards falsely showed “ontime” schedules. Thousands were left stranded, leading to confrontations with staff at multiple...
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STOP PRESS
Priya Sachdev has hit back at mum-in-law Rani Kapur during a Delhi HC hearing in the dispute over late industrialist Sunjay Kapur’s will. Rani has accused Priya of hiding the extent of Sunjay’s wealth and suggested funds may have been moved abroad....
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City The King shows why he’s The King!
Cricketer Virat Kohli once again stole the spotlight, this time in Raipur on Wednesday, smashing his 53rd ODI century in the second match against South Africa, his second ton in consecutive games after the one in Ranchi. With this knock, Kohli extends...
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Shraddha reveals twins’ faces: Our tiny tornadoes are one
Shraddha Arya, best known for her role in television show, Kundali Bhagya, embraced motherhood for the first time in 2024 following her marriage in November 2021. It was a double blessing for Shraddha and her husband, Indian Navy officer Rahul Nagal,...
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SAMANTHA-RAJ ARE MARRIED!
On Monday, actor Samantha Ruth Prabhu put all speculation about her relationship to rest by sharing her wedding photos with filmmaker Raj Nidimoru, one half of the acclaimed director duo Raj & DK, confirming their intimate ceremony at the Ling Bhairavi...
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Taapsee Pannu calls AQI crisis inevitable,
Actor Taapsee Pannu, who grew up in Delhi and now lives in Mumbai, says the alarming air-quality levels in both cities come as no surprise. With AQI readings touching hazardous levels over the past week, she says the crisis was “inevitable”. “It’s not...
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‘IN 100 MORE JANAMS, I’D STILL WANT TO BE RAJINIKANTH’
Actor Rajinikanth was honoured with the prestigious lifetime achievement award at the closing ceremony of the 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa, marking his remarkable 50-year milestone in the film industry. Taking the stage at...
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Honouring her roots
Actors Aditi Rao Hydari and Siddharth married in September last year at the 400-year-old Sri Ranganayaka Swamy Temple in Telangana, a shrine built by Aditi’s ancestors. She wore a handwoven Maheshwari tissue lehenga with a Banarasi tissue dupatta and...
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CHATTING USING MY NAME IS NOT RIGHT
Just days after actors Shriya Saran and Aditi Rao Hydari called out imposters pretending to be them, actor Rakul Preet Singh has spoken about a disturbing online impersonation incident, warning others to stay vigilant. Explaining how the incident...
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