Hindustan Times (Jaipur) - City
RECORD NIGHT AT THE EMMYS
The biggest night in American television returned to Los Angeles on Monday, with The Pitt and Widow’s Bay emerging as the top winners at the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards. RECORDS RUMBLE Widow’s Bay set a comedy record with 14 Emmys, while Matthew Rhys...
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‘Kashmir deserves a lot more theatre, connection to cinema’
If there’s an opportunity that takes me to Kashmir, and if it’s for a film shoot, that’s even better. VEDANG RAINA, Actor [email protected] edang Raina wants his next trip to Kashmir to be for a film, preferably one written...
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Ralph Lauren, credit where it’s due?
[email protected] beaded dress from Ralph Lauren’s Spring/summer 2027 show at New York Fashion Week has sparked fresh debate in India, with designers and social media users saying its embroidery resembles aari and zardozi while the...
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‘KUCH CHEEZEIN NA BANNE MEIN HI BHALAI HOTI HAI’
Four years after Shehnaaz Gill was announced in Sajid Khan’s 100% alongside John Abraham, Riteish Deshmukh and Nora Fatehi, the film never materialised. Gill says she has learnt not to speak about projects until they are complete. “Main utna serious...
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THE ’80S TREND: ACTORS ON THE VIRAL RETRO VIBE
ANITA RAAJ On the trend Hits and misses AI gets the outer appearance — big hair, strong makeup, and a glamorous Bollywood look — right. But what it can’t recreate is the feeling of that time. I remember the energy on film sets, excitement around...
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areena Kapoor Khan has questioned Bollywood’s rush to cash in on violence after the success of cousin Ranbir Kapoor’s Animal (2023), saying the industry tends to follow whatever formula is working at the box office. Speaking during a recent town hall...
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YOUR INSTA FEED IS HAVING AN ’80S MOMENT, THANKS TO AI
Adah Sharma ► 80s” S crolling through Instagram lately, you may have come across pictures of friends looking like pop stars from the 1980s, complete with big hair and statement fashion. This is part of a growing trend where users are asking CHATGPT...
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IS ‘A’ BECOMING BOX-OFFICE FRIENDLY?
Mirzapur The Movie has crossed ₹100 crore at the India box office in four days despite carrying an A certificate, which restricts viewing to audiences aged 18 and above, becoming the latest film this year to challenge the idea that an adult rating...
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Opposite sides at debut show
Kim, Kanye cheer North on from Businesswoman Kim Kardashian and rapper Ye aka Kanye West may have kept their distance, but they were united in support of their 13-year-old daughter North West as she headlined her first solo concert. The former couple,...
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AND THE GOES TO...
EMMY TDay 1 of the American entertainment awards saw Octavia Spencer, Sabrina Carpenter and Bad Bunny win their first Emmys. The Super Bowl LX Halftime Show, held in February, emerged as the biggest winner with seven awards he opening night of the...
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‘THE NEW GENERATION OF ACTORS IS VERY INSECURE’
F ilmmaker Priyadarshan has reunited with actor Akshay Kumar for the ninth time in the upcoming action-thriller Haiwaan, also starring Saif Ali Khan. The film, releasing next week, marks a departure from the actor-director duo’s usual comic territory,...
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Delhi HC names ‘friend of court’ in Janhvi Kapoor personality rights case
The Delhi High Court has appointed advocate Gautam Bhatia as amicus curiae in actor Janhvi Kapoor’s personality rights suit, as it examines wider questions around how far celebs can seek protection of their name, image and likeness online, particularly...
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Kareena says she regrets dropping out of school to pursue acting
Actor Kareena Kapoor Khan recently opened up about choosing films over education and not pursuing her studies after Class XI. She admitted that not completing her education is something she regrets and that the experience has influenced how she...
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Padmaavat writer on Swara’s remarks: Jauhar was the reality of those times
After Swara Bhasker called jauhar in ‘problematic’, Prakash Kapadia (above) calls it rooted in research As actor Swara Bhasker continues to face backlash for her remarks about the depiction of jauhar in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Padmaavat (2018), the...
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PM MODI’S ‘SWADESHI’ PITCH ENTERS WEDDING SEASON
When Prime Minister Narendra Modi renewed his “Wed in India” call in May, it was a pitch to keep big-ticket celebrations, and their spending, closer home. On September 1, as he hailed India’s 7.8% Aprilne growth, he returned to the Swadeshi essage with...
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Ajasthan Gal Gadot to pass the Wonder Woman torch?
Hollywood actor Gal Gadot, best known for playing Wonder Woman in the DC Extended Universe films, has recently shared an update that dashes the hopes of fans eagerly awaiting her return. The 41-year-old actor, who will next be seen in the The Runner,...
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TRANS WOMEN IN WOMEN’S SPORT: THE FAIRNESS DEBATE
Cricket Australia’s decision to give transgender cricketer Anaya Bangar a pathway to elite women’s cricket has reignited the fairness-versus-inclusion debate. speaks to former India women’s cricket captain Sandhya Agarwal and Olympian Dutee Chand,...
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Dil Chahta Hai gang reunites, but where are Sid & Shalini?
Twenty-five years after Dil Chahta Hai made Goa road trips, friendship and growing up feel impossibly cool, its gang came together again in Mumbai on Friday — well, almost. Aamir Khan, Saif Ali Khan and filmmaker Farhan Akhtar reunited to celebrate 25...
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Veteran Telugu actor, producer GV Narayana Rao dies, Chiranjeevi mourns
V eteran Telugu actor and producer GV Narayana Rao has passed away, actor Chiranjeevi confirmed in an emotional social media post on Thursday. Chiranjeevi, in a X post, shared a picture with late GV Narayana Rao and wrote, “The news that renowned...
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When mum isn’t around, I am Ranbir’s sister-mumma: Rasha
Rasha Thadani and younger brother Ranbirvardhan Thadani may fight and tease each other like any sibling duo, but Raksha Bandhan is also a reminder that they will always protect one another. With the 18-year-old home from London for his summer break,...
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City Rajasthan
1946 - 2026 Aday after music legend Dolly Parton, 80, died in Nashville, tributes continue for a star whose influence stretched far beyond country music. Her family announced her death on Tuesday; representatives later said she had fought a brief...
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FOR HUMA, EID MEANS FAMILY FIRST AND DESSERT ALWAYS!
Actor Huma Qureshi may be juggling film promotions and shoots, but Eid remains reserved for family. As Eid-emilad-un-nabi is observed today, the actor says she plans to keep the celebrations simple, with loved ones, good food and a little festive...
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SABYASACHI FACES HEAT OVER DESIGN SIMILARITIES
WHERE DOES INSPIRATION END AND IMITATION BEGIN? Just days after opening his new flagship store in Delhi and announcing his Met Gala collaboration, designer Sabyasachi Mukherjee has found himself in the middle of a social media controversy over...
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A TAAPSEE VS KANGANA SHOWDOWN, AGAIN
Actors Taapsee Pannu and Kangana Ranaut’s years-old feud has flared up again over an ‘upbringing’ remark, with Kangana reviving her ‘sasti copy’ jibe
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The hit ensemble formula is back!
The more, the merrier seems to be the latest mantra for Indian filmmakers, with recent releases like Welcome To The Jungle and Dhamaal 4 embracing ensemble casts. But is packing films with multiple Welcome To The Jungle to stars becoming the new Rakul...
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Javed Akhtar calls Western influence on Indian music an ‘embarrassment’
With 1942: A Love Story returning to theatres this week, its music also got a new audience. As lyricist Javed Akhtar, who wrote songs such as Ek Ladki Ko Dekha and Kuchh Na Kaho, relives those melodies, he also contrasts it with the current state of...
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‘I APOLOGISE TO THE INDIAN ARMY & GEN Z’
After making tall claims of her taxes paying the Indian Army’s salary, a claim that made her go viral for all the wrong reasons, the woman from the video that has surfaced from Ladakh has now apologised. “Sabse pehle toh Jai Hind. Main apne jawaan...
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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
Following 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 to film sets. On Friday, the Maharashtra FDA raided Bollywood Café in Goregaon’s...
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That have such a positive
South Korean actor Kang Hoon has an India connect already: he is a self-confessed fan of the Aamir Khan-starrer 3 Idiots (2009), a film he says taught him tenacity. Now leading the romantic K-drama My Bias Is My Boss, the 35-year-old says India has...
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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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Rajasthan
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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