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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: 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. Karan Sethi speaks to former India women’s cricket captain Sandhya Agarwal and Olympian Dutee...
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‘11 KGS UP ALREADY’
Samantha Ruth Prabhu talks about weight gain and how pregnancy has made her feel “empowered”
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‘SAIF IS THE HERO OF THE FILM, AND I CREATE TROUBLE FOR HIM’
Akshay Kumar is clearly in the mood to shake things up. After Bhooth Bangla and Welcome To The the actor is taking another turn with Haiwaan, directed by Priyadarshan. The film reunites him with Saif Ali Khan after nearly two decades — only this time,...
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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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Kriti’s Raksha Bandhan ad withdrawn after backlash
Jewellery brand GIVA has withdrawn its Raksha Bandhan campaign featuring actor Kriti Sanon after it sparked a social media row over her revealing outfit and the way the festival was portrayed. Actor-MP Kangana Ranaut also weighed in without naming...
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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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Kajol on Gen Z discovering her films: They were more romanticised than movies today
Younger people come up to me and say, ‘We just watched Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998), Pyaar Toh Hona Hi Tha (1998). What a cool film it is!’ As Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham completes 25 years later this year, Kajol says that a whole new generation of viewers...
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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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‘PRIYADARSHAN REMINDS ME OF MY DAD’
Saif Ali Khan teams up with Priyadarshan for the first time in Haiwaan, and the actor finds an interesting similarity between the director and his late father, Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi. “Priyadarshan reminds me of my dad. Both were cricketers, and both...
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DON 3 DISPUTE DEEPENS
Ranveer’s father has challenged Farhan’s ₹45-crore compensation claim before IMPPA officials
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Prince Harry and Meghan to return to UK six years after US move
The couple had relinquished their royal duties and moved to the US in 2020, amid reports of tensions with other members of the royal family The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, are planning to return to Britain, several...
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‘I LOVE DOING STUNTS’
Hollywood star Jason Statham on still doing his own stunts and shooting on a real ship for
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‘I’m more comfortable behind a camera than in front of it’
For actor Randeep Hooda, photography has been a passion for years. He brought that love for the lens into his professional life with his 2024 directorial debut, Swatantrya Veer Savarkar, which recently earned him the National Film Award for Best Debut...
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NO MONKEYING AROUND AT THE WORLDS THIS TIME
As the BWF World Championships got underway at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium on Monday, organisers were determined to avoid a repeat of January’s India Open pigeon droppings embarrassment. Then, interrupted play and a monkey wandered into the...
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SRK, AJAY, TIGER GET FDA NOTICES
Actors Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn and Tiger Shroff have been issued showcause notices by the Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) over their 2024 Vimal Elaichi advertisement. The regulator has alleged that the campaign may indirectly promote...
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Dia says male costars mocked her as ‘andolan wali’
Actor Dia Mirza Rekhi, who is in the 25th year of her career, was recently seen in Operation Safed Sagar. Beyond her on-screen work, she has remained vocal on social issues, drawing criticism this year for remarks on climate change and patriarchy. Ask...
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‘There is always a Tiranga in my kit bag’
Independence Day may have often found cricketer Suryakumar Yadav miles away from home, but there is one piece of India the cricketer says travels everywhere with him. “This is a little secret, wherever I might be in the world, there is always a...
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HYUNDAI’S IONIQ 5 POWERS YOUR WORLD WITH FASHION, INNOVATION AND CRAFTSMANSHIP
Hyundai Motor India brought together mobility and couture at the recently concluded Hyundai India Couture Week 2026 with designer Kunal Rawal’s showcase. Seen above (L-R) are Sunil Sethi, Chairman, FDCI; Dong Huwy Park, Whole-Time Director & COO,...
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10 YEARS, 5 KIDS AND FINALLY MARRIED!
Cristiano Ronaldo married longtime partner Georgina Rodríguez in Portugal, exactly a year after their engagement Football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo, 41, has married longtime partner Georgina Rodríguez, 32, after nearly a decade together. The couple...
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IS 2026 THE YEAR OF THE YOUTH?
For a generation routinely labelled distracted, frivolous or disengaged, 2026 has offered something of a counternarrative. The recent youth-led protest at Jantar Mantar put Gen Z’s ability to mobilise firmly in the spotlight, but what stood out just as...
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What’s going on at CINTAA? 11 members resign, Poonam Dhillon hits back
Some members were promised high posts if a new committee comes in. We still have the majority and the committee still stands. Abitter power tussle has erupted within the Cine and TV Artistes Association (CINTAA), with 11 members resigning amid serious...
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For Grammy-nominated artiste Raja Kumari, India has always held a special place in her heart. In the Capital on Friday for Dhaagon Ki Sargam, a National Handloom Day event by the Ministry of Textiles and the FDCI, the rapper-singer opened up about her...
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Rishabh Pant’s unfiltered midnight land plea sparks meme fest; CM responds
Rishabh Pant appears to have played a rather different kind of innings late on Friday night. In a string of unusually candid, typo-filled posts on X, the India wicketkeeper-batter appealed to Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami for help in...
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‘Boy or girl, I answer trolls in their language’
Actor Ranvir Shorey has been facing backlash since Wednesday after his crude response to an X user was called misogynistic. It began after a light-hearted reel of Shorey dancing with his Khosla Ka Ghosla 2( KKG) co-stars Anupam Kher, Boman Irani and...
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#Showbiz HUMA QURESHI OPINES
The actor on her wedding plans, the value of smallbudget cinema and the burden of public scrutiny
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KANIKKA OR KIARA?
Actor Kanikka Kapur reacts on being mistaken for actor Kiara Advani in Batwara 1947 poster
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People say I should retire, but I know I have it in me: PV Sindhu
Having been through two difficult years marked by injuries, earlyround exits and growing doubts over her future, many in the sporting world wondered whether ace shuttler PV Sindhu’s best days were behind her. But, Sindhu never stopped believing. Her...
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Dot your nails with this season’s latest trend
HOW TO DO IT AT HOME Start with clean, prepped nails and apply your chosen base colour Once dry, use a dotting tool, the rounded end of a bobby pin or any round-tipped tool to create dots Keep dots evenly spaced for a clean, graphic finish, or vary...
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KANGANA VS HRITHIK, AGAIN
Kangana Ranaut has hit back at actor Hrithik Roshan after he commented on a viral social media post saying that “the world owes an apology” to him. The post followed backlash against Ranaut over her remarks on recent student protests, including those...
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ABHISHEK & DIVYENNDU’S BOND BEYOND THE CAMERA
In the words of legendary American essayist Ralph Waldo Emerson, “It is one of the blessings of old friends that you can afford to be stupid with them.” Few friendships embody that sentiment better than the twodecade-long bond between actors Abhishek...
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NEW LOVE IN ARYAN’S LIFE?
Filmmaker Aryan Khan has sparked fresh dating speculation after being spotted leaving a London casino with Danish singer Vinnie Takair
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A self-confessed ‘monsoon paglu’, Shantanu Maheshwari talks about rainy-day nostalgia, chai, cinema and the season’s slower rhythm
When we were kids, rain was never an inconvenience; it was an excuse to play for a bit longer. As we grow older, the meaning of it starts to get reversed.
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Bollywood glam on the ICW runway
Designer Dolly J unveiled her collection, BRĀHM, at the FDCI Hyundai India Couture Week 2026, in association with Nexxus New York. Inspired by the rare Himalayan Brahma Kamal flower, the collection, with Rihaan Fine Jewellery as jewellery partner, was...
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Picture purrr-fect...
Here’s a throwback to the time when Varun Dhawan (right) and Malavika Mohanan (below) got the kind of wildlife moment most safari-goers only dream of. The actors, on separate jungle safaris, were photographed just metres away from a wild tiger, sharing...
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‘For 6 years I had no name for what I was going through’
Actor Sana Saeed recently opened up about her battle with bulimia, an eating disorder (ED) in which a person repeatedly eats too much and then forces themselves to vomit. She shared her journey on Instagram to help anyone suffering silently “feel less...
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New superheroes incoming!
Marvel Studios has dropped two major casting announcements at the San Diego Comic-Con, unveiling David Jonsson as the new Black Panther and Ryan Gosling as Ghost Rider. Six years after Chadwick Boseman’s death, the legacy of Black Panther will be...
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‘I hope more people speak about the Assam floods’
SCAN TO HELP Large parts of Assam remain inundated, with hundreds of thousands of people affected, villages and vast stretches of cropland under water, and many families displaced. Relief, rescue and rehabilitation operations are continuing across the...
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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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COSPLAY X PROTEST
From Bollywood characters to comic book icons, Gen Z protesters are using culture cosplay to amplify political messages at student-led demonstrations
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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, YEONJUN, the first member of Kpop boy band TOMORROW x TOGETHER (TXT) to venture solo, is riding high on the success of his recently-released second mini album, No Labels: Part 02. As K-pop has evolved into a multibillion-dollar global...
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A starry day at Lord’s
Big names from Bollywood and world cricket watched from the stands at Lord’s in London on Sunday as England beat India by 27 runs to clinch the ODI series 2-1. Despite the defeat, Rohit Sharma scripted history with a 138, becoming the first Indian...
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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 gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, making him 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 Fresh off winning hearts with Desi Bling, Mirza...
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City 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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‘A HISTORIC WIN’
Cricketer Sneh Rana on India defeating England in the women’s Test held at Lord’s last week
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Took court for a ride: SC fines Samay Raina ₹3 lakh
The Supreme Court on Tuesday imposed a fine of ₹3 lakh each on comedian and YouTuber Samay Raina and four others for failing to comply with its directions in a case concerning allegedly insensitive remarks about persons with disabilities, reports Bar...
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SOUTHEAST ASIA, WITH CAUTION?
The recent tragedies in Bangkok and Vietnam may not deter Indian tourists, but travel experts expect greater scrutiny of operators, safety protocols and adventure experiences For Indian travellers planning an overseas holiday, Southeast Asia continues...
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The younger lot, unfortunately, are very delicate: Arshad Warsi
July has been a busy month for actor Arshad Warsi, with the web series Pritam and Pedro releasing earlier this month and the multi-starrer Welcome to the Jungle next in line. Amid the packed schedule, Warsi finds himself reflecting on how the...
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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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KRITI REVEALS SHE FROZE HER EGGS IN 2021: NOT EASY, BUT WORTH IT
A ctor Kriti Sanon has revealed for the first time that she froze her eggs in 2021, sharing that she never wanted to feel tied down by a “need to get married now or have kids, keeping a timeline in mind”. Speaking on the Humans of What is egg...
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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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Aamir Khan all set for third wedding tomorrow: Ghar mein hi kar rahe hain
Actor Aamir Khan has publicly confirmed that he will marry girlfriend Gauri Spratt on July 5 (Sunday). Speaking to the media during the screening of Rajkumar Hirani’s web series on Thursday, Aamir revealed, “Haan meri shaadi ho rahi hai July 5 ko aur...
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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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‘LUCKY TO BE ALIVE’
Actor Jasmine Bhasin recalls how her birthday trip turned into a health scare
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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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G2 gears up for crucial Hyderabad schedule
Medha Shri Dahiya A ctor Akshay Kumar is riding high on the success of Welcome to the Jungle. At a time when every theatrical release feels like a gamble, the film’s strong box-office run has reaffirmed the actor’s enduring connect with audiences....
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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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Golden glow in Goa: Khushboo Sundar’s daughter gets married in a starry affair
Goa witnessed the presence of some of the biggest names from the Hindi, Telugu and Tamil film industries and the political field on Thursday. Celebs from all over India came under one roof to attend the wedding of actor-politician couple Khushboo...
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SHORT IS HOT AGAIN!
From Aneet Padda to Kim K, celebs are rocking bobs. Here's how to pick the right hairstyle for you
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FEAR, FANTASY, FAMILY PRESSURE: PSYCHIATRISTS ON THE PUNE CASE
TMental health experts discuss family expectations, peoplepleasing and why many young adults still struggle to say ‘no’ to marriage he Pune murder case, in which 26year-old businessman Ketan Agarwal died after allegedly being pushed into a gorge at...
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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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The Pataudi takeover, UK edition
PLUS-ONE SARA’S SUPER(MAN) HONOURING TIGER’S LEGACY Actor Saif Ali Khan travelled to the UK to celebrate a special milestone for his father, the late cricketer Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi, fondly known as Tiger Pataudi. Recently, Winchester College,...
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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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