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Over a career spanning more than three decades, Saif Ali Khan has explored genres across films and OTT, from intense dramas like recently released to beloved romcoms such as Hum Tum (2004) and Salaam Namaste (2005). But the actor now feels...
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YOGRAJ SEEKS ANTICIPATORY BAIL
Former cricketer and now actor Yograj Singh, 68, has sought anticipatory bail following an FIR filed against him Chandigarh on May 14. The complaint was made by a local advocate over alleged anti-women dialogue by his character in the web series...
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PRINT IS BACK IN FASHION!
The newspaper print motif from the ’90s and 2000s is making a comeback on runways from Dior to Chanel, and among celebs as well
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‘MAINE SAARE TABOO TOPICS KHATAM KAR DIYE HAIN’
His career spans 14 years, and he already has a National Award to his name, apart from the moniker ‘clutter breaker’. Actor Ayushmann Khurrana, currently tickling the audience’s funny bone with his latest flick Pati Patni Aur Woh Do (PPAWD), spoke on...
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Goal-den trio: BTS, Shakira, Madonna to rock FIFA’s first-ever halftime
The 2026 FIFA World Cup (June 11-July 19) is set to make history beyond football. In a major announcement on Thursday, FIFA revealed that global music icons Madonna, Shakira and BTS will headline the tournament’s first-ever halftime show during the...
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CANNES OR CAN’T-SEE? INTERNET ZOOMS IN ON ALIA BHATT
Alia Bhatt’s Cannes 2026 appearance sparked unexpected social media debate late Tuesday night after viral videos from the red carpet led users to claim the actor appeared to be waving at photographers focused elsewhere. One widely circulated clip...
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Amish Tripathi denies reports of Ranveer Singh acquiring Shiva Trilogy rights
Multiple reports on Monday claimed that actor Ranveer Singh had acquired the rights to author Amish Tripathi’s bestselling Shiva Trilogy under his production banner, Maa Kasam Films. The reports further suggested that the actor had partnered with Birla...
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‘WED IN INDIA’ PUSH SPARKS FRESH INTEREST IN LOCAL DESTINATION WEDDINGS
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeal to reduce nonessential foreign exchange spending has struck a chord with India’s wedding industry. Addressing a public rally in Telangana on Sunday, the PM urged citizens to avoid unnecessary foreign travel and...
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Vijay swears in as Tamil Nadu CM, amid family presence and public celebrations
Actor-turned-politician C Joseph Vijay was sworn in as the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister on Sunday at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium in Chennai. In a ceremony attended by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, his parents, SA Chandrasekhar and Shoba...
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PANKHURI AWASTHY RODE
Mother to twins Raditya and Radhya, born in 2023, Pankhuri admits she is apprehensive about bringing them to sets. “For new mothers, a bigger room should be provided to be with the kids. I have twins, so confining them to a room doesn’t seem ideal... I...
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‘PEOPLE SHOULD STOP TALKING ABOUT FILM BUDGETS’
Actor-director Riteish Deshmukh opens up on Raja Shivaji’s box office pressure, wearing multiple hats on the film, and why audiences should focus on the cinematic experience, not the numbers Riteish Deshmukh is a relieved man, physically, mentally and...
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HANTAVIRUS AT SEA: WHY THE WORLD IS WATCHING M/V HONDIUS
April 1: A couple travels through South America, including Argentina, before boarding the M/V Hondius. April 6: A male passenger develops fever, headache and diarrhoea on board. April 11: His condition worsens into respiratory distress and he dies. No...
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OP SINDOOR TITLE FINALLY ALLOCATED TO A FILM
On the first anniversary of Operation Sindoor today, as India marks the triumphant strike against the Pakistan-based terror camps, production house Bihar Film Company has secured the official rights to use the title Operation Sindoor for a film. The...
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ANANYA BIRLA KARAN JOHAR
The businesswoman made her debut in Robert Wun’s all-black couture look featuring a structured blazer-style bodice that cinches at the waist and flares into a pronounced peplum. A pale blue shirt detail added contrast at the collar and cuffs, while a...
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VIJAY FEVER SPREADS ACROSS TAMIL NADU!
Actor-turned politician Joseph Vijay Chandrasekhar, fondly called Vijay, is on the brink of making history as he leads his political party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), in the polls of Tamil Nadu assembly elections. The early celebrations have...
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Huma Qureshi, Rachit Singh to marry in October
Actor Huma Qureshi and her beau, actor and acting coach Rachit Singh, who’ve largely kept their relationship private, are now gearing up for the next step. After details of their US engagement, we have exclusively learnt that the couple is reportedly...
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Karl Urban on levelling up with Mortal Kombat after The Boys: It belongs to fans
After becoming a globally recognised name with web series The Boys, Kiwi actor Karl Urban is now stepping into another massive pop-culture universe. He will be seen in the upcoming film Mortal Kombat II, based on the iconic video game franchise. For...
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Evelyn Sharma splits from husband Tushaan Bhindi
South Korean actor Park Dong-bin has died at the age of 56. As per reports, the actor, who went viral in 2012 as ‘Juice Uncle’ for his role in the K-drama I Love You, I’m Sorry, was found unresponsive on Wednesday at a restaurant he was preparing to...
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Did Diljit go gender-fluid on Fallon’s show?
Punjabi singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh turned heads with a high fashion moment for his Tuesday appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. Here’s decoding his look
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‘I RESONATE MORE WITH ANTAGONISTS AND ANTI-HEROES’
Films like the Dhurandhar franchise and Animal (2023) have reinforced the growing trend of dark, morally complex protagonists becoming Bollywood’s new formula for success, with audiences clearly embracing it. Filmmaker Karan Johar has also recently...
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City
Prime Minister Narendra Modi played a friendly football match on Tuesday with local youth in Sikkim’s Gangtok during his visit to the state for its 50th statehood celebrations. The 75-year-old later took to X to share photos and videos from the match,...
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Akshay Kumar, Priyadarshan team up for two new films
After the super success of Bhooth Bangla, which marked their reunion after 14 years, actor Akshay Kumar and filmmaker Priyadarshan have added two more films to their slate, continuing a long creative partnership that dates back to the 2000s. Both...
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Raghu Rai
One of the most globally renowned photographers from India, Raghu Rai, passed away at a hospital in Delhi on Sunday at 83. His son Nitin Rai, also a photographer, told PTI that he was battling cancer which had spread to his brain, and he also had...
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TAAL 2 SCRIPT IS ALMOST READY: SUBHASH GHAI
Filmmaker Subhash Ghai, 80, has announced that Taal 2 ,a sequel to thew 1999 cult classic featuring Akshaye Khanna, Aishwraya Rai Bachchan and Anil Kapoor is on cards. “Uska poora script hum almost complete kar chuke hain aur abhi hum soch rahe hain...
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Rihanna touches down in Mumbai!
Singer-businesswoman Rihanna returned to India on Thursday night and was spotted at the Kalina Airport in Mumbai after arriving on a private jet. She was greeted by paparazzi chanting ‘RiRi, RiRi,’ and acknowledged them with a wave and a few blown...
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YOUR YATRA GUIDE
As the 2026 pilgrimage season gets underway, here’s everything you need to know to make your journey to Amarnath, Badrinath and Kedarnath hassle-free
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HARRY, ZOË ENGAGED?
The actor was spotted wearing a diamond ring on ‘that’ finger while out with her beau
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City Pahalgam attack: One year on STILL HURTING...
A HAUNTING IMAGE In one of the widely shared images from the national tragedy, Himanshi Narwal was seen sitting beside the lifeless body of her husband, Lt Vinay Narwal, 26. The couple had been married just six days earlier, on April 16, and were on...
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Than I should have: Jasmine Sandlas
Singer Jasmine Sandlas is riding high on the success of her tracks in Dhurandhar films.Now, during a chat on YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia’s podcast, the singer opened up about her struggle with alcoholism and family situation. The 40-year-old reflected...
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AI can replace Timothée, but not a dancer on stage
Two months after actor Timothée Chalamet’s comment on opera and ballet sparked debate, Oscar-winning actor Charlize Theron has weighed in, calling the remark “reckless”. “Oh, boy, I hope I run into him one day. That was a very reckless comment about...
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Scorpions call off India tour, cite medical emergency
ZAYN SHARES PHOTO FROM HOSPITAL Former One Direction member Zayn Malik shared a photo from a hospital bed on Instagram, sparking concern among fans. “Been a long week and am still unexpectedly recovering. Heartbroken that I can’t see you all this...
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‘I WAS PAID ₹11K FOR MY FIRST FILM’
Actor RajKummar Rao on his B’wood journey, turning producer, and embracing fatherhood on
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‘14 saal ka vanvaas khatam!’ Shannon joins OnlyFans, says it’s
Actor-couple Krushna Abhishek and Kashmera Shah, who recently hosted his mami, YouTuber Sunita Ahuja on their comedy cooking show, speak to us about her “surprise appearance” and publicly ending their family feud ctor-activist Shannon Elizabeth shot to...
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Pietersen reignites IPL vs country debate (offfield)
Former England captain Kevin Pietersen stirred conversation after saying prioritising the IPL over England duties effectively ended his international career, reviving the long-running franchise vs country debate.
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AKKI IN THE HOUSE
Actors Akshay Kumar, Wamiqa Gabbi, and Rajpal Yadav on their new film, director Priyadashan, and all things ‘bhooth’-related as they visit HT for a Stars in the City session
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Baisakhi Vibes Rapid Fire Ravie, Sargun on Baisakhi with family, food and fervour
Actor Ravie Dubey says Baisakhi celebrations have only grown grander after marrying actor Sargun Mehta. While he’s always loved the festival as a Delhi boy, Mehta adds she keeps the traditions rooted, making it a vibrant, family and friends filled...
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THE GOLDEN VOICE SIGNS OFF
Concern grew late Saturday night as news spread that Asha Bhosle had been admitted to a South Mumbai hospital. By Sunday morning, those fears were confirmed, as the legendary singer passed away at 92. She had been admitted on Saturday evening due to...
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City KEEN TO DO AN INDIAN FILM
The South Korean star talks about his growing Indian fanbase and his latest hit Turning heads with his ripped physique and hard-hitting punches in the global hit Bloodhounds 2, South Korean star Woo Do Hwan has another reason to smile — his growing...
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I WON’T LET PRIYA OWN EVERYTHING: RANI KAPUR
Days after late businessman Sunjay Kapur’s widow, Priya S Kapur, removed his mother, Rani Kapur, from the RK family trust, the latter has now spoken out about the ₹30,000 crore inheritance dispute following her son’s death in June 2025, and how it has...
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‘HOMELANDER IS BAD’
Actor Antony Starr, who portrays the big bad superhero Homelander in The Boys, says that those who idolise the character are on ‘the wrong end’
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Splitsville for Sanya and Rishab
ctor Sanya Malhotra and sitarist Rishab Rikhiram Sharma have quietly called it quits after being together for over a year. Sources confirmed to us that the two parted ways some time ago, choosing to keep the split low-key. They have also unfollowed...
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STOP PRESS
Filmmaker Karan Johar recently met The Devil Wears Prada 2 stars Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway in Tokyo. Sharing pictures on Tuesday, he gushed, “Standing next to HER (Meryl) & them today, I felt the ground shift… They were both so warm and welcoming.”
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Dhadak was the most successful debut film
Actor Janhvi Kapoor made her Bollywood debut in 2018 opposite Ishaan Khatter with Dhadak. Now, she has revealed struggling with depression despite her first film’s commercial success. “Every time anyone talks to me about my first film, they are like,...
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City
Veteran actor Brian Cox, best known for the series Succession and films such as Manhunter (1986) and Troy (2004), is no stranger to speaking his mind. The 79year-old has once again made headlines for his unfiltered remarks, this time aiming for several...
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AUJLA’S SHOWS AXED
Singer Karan Aujla’s upcoming concerts in Lucknow and Ludhiana have been cancelled
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‘ANGRY, HAIRY MAN COVERED IN BLOOD GENRE DISTURBS ME’
He was Hindi cinema’s quintessential chocolate boy ever since his debut in Jaane Tu… Ya Jaane Na (2008) — until he disappeared from the screen in 2015. Eleven years on, his resurgence has been organic, driven by fans who kept asking, “Where is Imran...
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GAME ON: CITY PUBS SERVE IPL VIBES
With a new season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) underway, fans are returning to their familiar ritual of enjoying match nights with friends, food, and plenty of drinks. And it’s this social side of cricket that restaurants across Mumbai are...
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Priyanka visits Golden Temple, joins seva
Actor Priyanka Chopra Jonas visited the Golden Temple on Tuesday, where she offered prayers and performed seva by cleaning utensils at Sri Darbar Sahib, dressed in a pink suit with her head covered with dupatta. Social media users praised the...
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‘THERE SHOULD BE STRONG LAWS AGAINST CYBERBULLYING’
Actor Bhumi Satish Pednekkar didn’t hold back as she spoke during a session on Monday at the just-concluded International Film Festival Delhi’s inaugural edition, getting candid about social media trolling and the need to support smaller films. In...
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Former cricketer Harbhajan Singh got into a full-blown war of words on social media after being trolled for his commentary in the ongoing IPL KONKONA-RANVIR MAKE A JOINT APPEARANCE
Actors and former couple Konkona Sen Sharma and Ranvir Shorey were spotted attending the match together on Sunday. The duo, who married in 2010, divorced in August 2020 and share a 15-yearold son, Haroon Shorey. This comes not long after Konkona was...
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Rasha eyes South debut: I enjoy how all their films are larger than life
I have loved watching South cinema, be it the films of Prabhas sir, Jr NTR sir, Mahesh Babu sir. Just one film into her career, Rasha Thadani is already looking South. The 21year-old is set to make her South cinema debut with Srinivasa Mangapuram...
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DDH AT 18 MONTHS
Actor Varun Dhawan reveals that his daughter Lara was diagnosed with developmental dysplasia of the hip at 18 months; urges early detection
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WHISTLEPODU FOR SANJU SAMSON
One of the biggest talking points this season is wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson’s move to Chennai Super Kings in a high-profile trade, after years as the face of Rajasthan Royals. CSK brought him in to bolster their batting after a disappointing...
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Vishakha Pandit
n World Theatre Day today, Anupam Kher says the stage still unsettles him, in the best way. “Nervousness is still there… I don’t eat on the day of a show, I’m petrified,” admits the 71year-old, adding that the fear is what keeps him “alive” as an...
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PLAY HARD, WORK HARDER: IPL’S NEW RULEBOOK
DEW RULE: BALL CHANGE To counter the impact of dew, which often affects the grip and control of the ball, the bowling side in the second innings can now request a ball change after the 10th over. From curtailed practice sessions and dressing room...
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INDRIYA’S MODERN EXPRESSION OF HERITAGE JEWELS
Indriya, Aditya Birla Jewellery, presented Orizon at Lakmē Fashion Week X FDCI in collaboration with designer Amit Aggarwal, recently. With Orizon, Indriya, Aditya Birla Jewellery and Amit Aggarwal look at tradition as something that inspires the...
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Bigger stories. Bigger entertainment. It starts here!
Lights, cameras, big announcements and an entire galaxy of stars — the recent Prime Video Presents India event turned into a full-blown celebration of entertainment as the streaming service unveiled its biggest Indian slate yet. With nearly 55 upcoming...
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INSIDE BTS’ BIG RETURN
K-pop boy band BTS officially marked their group comeback after nearly four years with BTS The Comeback Live: Arirang concert, held on Saturday at Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul. Here’s what went down
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THE WORLD BIDS FAREWELL TO ITS FAVOURITE TOUGH GUY
TRIBUTES POUR I Soon after the news broke, tributes to Norris poured Speaking to reporters outside the White House, US President Donald Trump described him as a “great guy” and a “tough cookie”, adding, “You didn’t want to fight him, I’ll tell...
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‘I will never make Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham 2’
Iconic — the adjective doesn’t just describe the body of work, but the man behind it as well. Filmmaker-host-actor Karan Johar, in a candid chat on The Right Angle with Sonal Kalra, talks about everything under the sun — his upcoming films and the...
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City DHURANDHAR-
For actor Danish Pandor, this Eid-ul-Fitr feels different, coming on the back of the success of his recent release Dhurandhar The Revenge. But he says his sense of gratitude remains unchanged. “The gratitude has always been there. Success is just a...
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NEW RULES TO SOAR HIGH
Frequent flyers and cabin crew alike are welcoming the new, ‘passenger-friendly’ rules for Indian airlines laid out by the DGCA
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‘OSCARS SHOULD HAVE MENTIONED DHARAM JI’S NAME’
The 98th Academy Awards missing out on legendary Indian actor, late Dharmendra’s mention in the televised In Memoriam section has not gone down well with his fans. Social media, since Monday morning, has been reacting strongly to the miss on the...
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THE BIGGEST ACTING SURPRISE
The Best Actor win had been one of the most closely watched contests all season. For months, industry chatter had pitted Timothée Chalamet and Leonardo DiCaprio in this race. But it went to Michael B Jordan for Sinners, picking up his first Oscar and...
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DESCRIBE ME’
Actor Naga Chaitanya’s heartfelt portrayal of Andhra fishermen earns critical acclaim and government recognition Actor Naga Chaitanya is riding a high professionally, having recently won the Best Actor award at the Telangana Gaddar Film Awards 2025...
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FROM INDIA TO PARIS: W FOR WOMAN TAKES CONTEMPORARY ETHNIC WEAR TO PARIS FASHION WEEK ELLI AVRRAM CHANNELS SPRING, THE PARIS WAY
Indian ethnic wear has stepped onto one of fashion’s biggest global stages. W for Woman, part of Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Ltd., became the first major Indian wear retail brand to present its collection at Paris Fashion Week, showcasing its...
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‘WHY DOES AUDIENCE CARE ABOUT THE OPENING OF A FILM?’
Actor Bhumi Satish Pednekkar’s clarity of thought is refreshing in a world of rehearsed answers by celebrities. In the latest episode of The Right Angle with Sonal Kalra, she talks about her journey, troll culture and urges fans to support low budget...
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City
Actor Kritika Kamra and TV presenter-cricket commentator Gaurav Kapur tied the knot on Wednesday at their home in Mumbai STOP PRESS Bahraini rapper and singer Flipperachi, who sang the popular song, FA9LA in Dhurandhar, has cancelled his upcoming...
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How restaurants across India are coping with the LPG shortage
The commercial food sector across India is grappling with the ripple effects of the US-Israel and Iran conflict. The ongoing crisis in the Gulf has pushed global oil prices higher and disrupted energy supply routes. This includes LPG cylinder shortages...
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‘I DIDN’T MEAN TO INSULT RAJPAL’
Days before the Delhi High Court granted actor Rajpal Yadav 30 days of interim bail in a ₹9 crore cheque bounce case, filmmaker Priyadarshan had said in an interview that the actor’s financial troubles stemmed from “poor education”. The director has...
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Fans spot extra Shakira show! Third concert in India?
It seems global pop star Shakira has added a second Mumbai show to her India tour next month following overwhelming demand. The extra concert, scheduled for April 11 at Mahalaxmi Racecourse, comes a day after her originally announced Mumbai date on...
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BOLLYWOOD REWIND
As over 25 Hindi films re-released in the year gone by, we speak to trade analysts and industry insiders on the trend of re-releasing old films and what the box office report card says
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SLIP INTO STYLE
Take a look at how celebrities are taking lingerie out of the bedroom and onto the runway
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Ahead of International Women’s Day tomorrow, actor Huma Qureshi says women in Bollywood are flipping the status quo to build a truly inclusive industry
Along with compelling femaleled storytelling, we need more women in decision-making roles: more writers, directors, producers, studio heads. While change is coming in, we need more women to join the movement. I’m glad to see a growing number of women...
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ARJUN WEDS SAANIYA
Arjun Tendulkar, son of legendary batsman Sachin Tendulkar, tied the knot with entrepreneur Saaniya Chandhok on March 5 in a star-studded ceremony in Mumbai
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