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INK-REDIBLE FIFA STARS
LUCAS HERNÁNDEZ (FRANCE) An eagle, clockwork designs, scripts and geometric patterns dominate the French defender’s body art, giving it a sleek, graphic aesthetic. Theme: Symbolism NEYMAR JR (BRAZIL) One of football’s most heavily tattooed stars,...
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Obsessed with Obsession? Anurag Kashyap calls out limited screenings for Indian films
Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap has voiced his frustration over the way theatres are giving limited screen space to Indian films while continuing to schedule multiple shows for the Hollywood horror film Obsession, released on May 29. Sharing his concerns on...
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I’ve worked all my life to reach here: Nora on sharing FIFA WC stage with Katy Perry, Lisa
Singer-actor Nora Fatehi took centre stage at the FIFA Club World Cup 2026 opening ceremony in Toronto on Friday, performing Siir Siir, the official track from the tournament’s music album. The song, which Nora sings and features in alongside French...
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MUSK’S A TRILLIONAIRE!
Elon Musk has become the first person in history to cross the $1 trillion wealth mark after SpaceX’s blockbuster public debut on June 12. SpaceX priced its IPO at $135 a share, valuing the company at roughly $1.77 trillion. With an estimated SpaceX...
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ONE STAGE, TWO CONTROVERSIES, ONE BIG QUESTION
JWho gets cancelled, who gets a pass? In less than a week, two viral crowdwork clips from comedian Pranit More’s shows have sparked a wider debate on consent, medical ethics, public shaming and where society should draw the line ust days after the...
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'TILL NOW HE WAS MY LITTLE BOY NOW VAIBHAV IS INDIA'S SON'
Hours after 15-yearold Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was named in India’s squad for the upcoming T20I tour of Ireland and England over the weekend, the words of his father, Sanjeev Sooryavanshi, carried equal parts pride and responsibility. “Bahut mehnat kari...
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OLD SONGS, NEW HITS: B’WOOD DEBATES THE REMIX TREND
From Chunnari Chunari (Biwi No. 1, 1999) and Ramba Ho (Armaan, 1981) to Sandese Aate Hain (Border, 1997), Bollywood’s classics are finding a second life through remixes. As films such as the Dhurandhar franchise, Border 2, Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai...
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' I SURVIVED AS NOBODY WANTED TO DO THE MOVIES I DID'
Three decades into Bollywood, Saif Ali Khan believes longevity in the industry is a mix of hard work, timing and a fair bit of luck. The actor, recently seen in the cop drama Kartavya, admits his early years were far from smooth, despite perceptions...
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DRAMA ON THE LIPS
The once-viral oxblood lip is back in focus, bringing deeper, moodier shades into beauty conversations once again. After several seasons dominated by nudes and barely-there makeup, colour is gradually returning to the spotlight. First came flushed...
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‘THE ATTITUDE OF ‘MERE KARNE SE KYA HOGA’ CANNOT EXIST TODAY’
On World Environment Day, actor Bhumi Satish Pednekkar says her journey as a climate advocate began long before she entered films. Recalling her days as a “curious, troubled, worried teenager” who feared for the planet’s future, the actor, who serves...
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DELHI HOTEL HORROR
The devastating fire that ripped through Flourish Stay B&B in Malviya Nagar on Wednesday morning, killing at least 21 people (18 foreign nationals) and injuring several others, has left Delhi shaken. As investigators probe the blaze, believed to have...
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Viral but NOT REAL
May 2026 may well be remembered as the month deepfakes went mainstream in celebrity culture. Within weeks, actors including Madhuri Dixit, Katrina Kaif, Urvashi Rautela and Rukmini Vasanth found themselves battling AI-generated images and videos that...
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ROYAL ‘CHAMPIONS’ BENGALURU, AGAIN!
Royal Challengers Bengaluru defended their IPL title on Sunday, defeating Gujarat Titans in the final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Chasing 156, RCB rode on Virat Kohli’s unbeaten 75 off 42 balls to seal a second successive title. The...
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DELHI COURT FRAMES CHARGES AGAINST JACQUELINE, SUKESH
Actor Jacqueline Fernandez, alleged conman Sukesh Chandrashekhar and his wife Leena Maria Paul and 14 others have been summoned on June 3 after a Delhi court ordered the framing of money laundering charges against them in the ₹200-crore extortion case...
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BAN FWICE, NOT RANVEER: RGV’S TWO CENTS ON DON 3 ROW
Actor Ranveer Singh’s reported exit from filmmakers Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani’s Don 3 weeks before filming now has more industry insiders picking sides. After the Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) issued a NonCooperation...
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‘I FORGIVE THEM’
Singer Adnan Sami reacts to people who still question his patriotism and loyalty to India
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BANNING IS A STRONG WORD FOR A HARDWORKING ACTOR: POONAM DHILLON
The controversy surrounding Ranveer Singh’s exit from Don 3 has taken another turn, with Cine and TV Artistes Association (CINTAA) president Poonam Dhillon questioning why the artistes’ body was not consulted before Federation of Western India Cine...
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‘I AM TOTALLY BALD’
Rapper Yo Yo Honey Singh reveals that he actually wears a wig due to baldness from medication
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THE FALLOUT 2023: Ranveer Singh was announced as the new Don in Don 3, replacing Shah Rukh Khan. 2024-25: The film faced delays amid reports of creative differences and scheduling issues. 2026: Producers Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani approached...
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ANANYA GETS TROLLED
Monday morning saw social media abuzz with Ananya Panday and Lakshya’s new film Chand Mera Dil, but not for the plot or the actors’ performances. Clips of Ananya performing what is a fusion Bharatanatyam choreography in two key sequences drew sharp...
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Ram Charan calls Jasprit Bumrah a footballer, apologises for blunder
Actor Ram Charan found himself at the centre of a meme fest after not one, but two awkward slipups during the grand music launch of Peddi in Bhopal. The actor first left fans stunned after mistakenly calling Indian cricket star Jasprit Bumrah a...
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THE QUEEN OF CANNES
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan makes a stunning Cannes 2026 red carpet return in two standout looks
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INSIDE LUXE WELLNESS
From Dior to Louis Vuitton, high fashion brands are now designing fitness equipment and accessories
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HOOPS ARE BACK
From Ishaan Khatter and Allu Arjun to ASAP Rockie and Connor Storrie, men are acing this style
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The ‘Melodi’ universe strikes again — this time with Melody toffees
On the final leg of his fivenation tour, Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Italian PM Giorgia Meloni over dinner in Rome on Tuesday. Soon after, Meloni shared a video thanking Modi for gifting her a packet of Melody toffees, instantly sending social...
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'WE DON'T HAVE BOLLYWOOD PARTIES ANYMORE; PEOPLE ARE SCARED'
After performing his new play Jaane Pehchaane Anjane in Mumbai last weekend, Anupam Kher is bringing it to Delhi. The veteran actor is also fresh off a proud international moment. He won the Best Supporting Actor award at the UK Asian Film Festival...
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'ROMCOMS STARTED AND FINISHED WITH ME FINISHED
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 (2004) and Salaam Namaste (2005). But the actor now feels Bollywood-style...
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Desi glam continues at Cameras
DID URVASHI COPY GIGI? Actor Urvashi Rautela’s red carpet look at Cannes has sparked a copycat debate. Social media users compared her ivory-andgold saree to American model Gigi Hadid’s look at the 2023 inauguration of NMACC in Mumbai. Gigi’s ensemble...
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HUMA @ CANNES
Actor-producer Huma Qureshi spotlighted Indian craftsmanship at the French Riviera on Saturday during the ongoing Cannes Film Festival. She adorned a plum-hued Banarasi saree with gold zari detailing and temple jewellery, a look she describes as a...
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‘JOKE’ GONE WRONG!
Cricketer Arshdeep Singh’s ‘dark’ joke on Tilak Varma sparks racism row online
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INSIDE A 10-HOUR SWIM
Indian couple who swam from Sri Lanka to India open up on the life-changing ordeal
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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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AI FEARS, HOLLYWOOD NO-SHOWS AND INDIAN GLAMOUR @ CANNES
The 79th edition of the Cannes Film Festival began on Tuesday amid growing debates around AI in cinema, Hollywood’s fading interest in film festivals and the changing dynamics of global filmmaking
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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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GOAT TAKES THE OATH AS CM
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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THE CAPTAINS’ CAPTAIN: MOTHERS
NALINI PANDYA (MOTHER OF HARDIK PANDYA OF MUMBAI INDIANS AND KRUNAL PANDYA OF ROYAL CHALLENGERS BENGALURU) Before the spotlight and brand endorsements, Hardik Pandya, now one of IPL’s biggest all-rounders and captains, and his brother Krunal Pandya,...
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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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ISHA AMBANI
The businesswoman wore a Gaurav Gupta saree that was crafted by kaarigars using pure gold threads. The bodice was handembroidered with 200 vintage mine-cut diamonds from her mum, businesswoman Nita Ambani’s personal collection. She completed the look...
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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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OSCARS VS AI: INDIAN FILM INDUSTRY REACTS TO NEW GUIDELINES
Human emotion is universal, and that’s what great cinema represents. India has had wonderful films that missed out on Oscars, but highlighting human stories and emotions is the right thing. I’d love to see films like Mere Pyare Prime Minister (2018)...
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AJITH THE ‘GLADIATOR’!
For his 55th birthday, actor-racer Ajith Kumar’s team released the first glimpse of his upcoming racing documentary on Friday. Titled Gladiators: In Pursuit Of Challenges, the film traces Ajith’s motorsport journey. Directed and captured by AL Vijay,...
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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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WOULD ENCOURAGE KING CHARLES TO RETURN KOHINOOR: ZOHRAN MAMDANI
Aremark by New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Wednesday, made ahead of his meeting with King Charles III during the UK monarch’s four-day visit to the US, set off a wave of reactions across Instagram and X. At a press conference, he was asked what...
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ONCE A CRICKETER, THIS COP SAVED LUNGI NGIDI IN JUST 11 MINUTES
On a busy Saturday afternoon at Arun Jaitley Stadium, when Delhi Capitals pacer Lungi Ngidi collapsed while fielding during a match against the Punjab Kings, ACP Sanjay Singh sprung into action. This wasn’t just a police officer responding; it was also...
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BEND IT LIKE PM MODI
PM Narendra Modi, on Tuesday, played a friendly football match with local youth in Gangtok
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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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TASTY TEA IN 10 SECONDS
Step 1 POUR 1 Full Sachet Of Red Label All-in-1 Premix Step 2 JUST ADD 100ml Hot Water & Stir Step 3 ENJOY Tasty Chai in 10 Seconds
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BILLIE EILISH REVISITS HER BELIEBER ERA AFTER COACHELLA CAMEO
Singer Billie Eilish, 24, recently turned a longtime fan moment into reality when she joined pop sensation Justin Bieber, 32, on stage at Coachella earlier this month, revisiting her ‘Belieber’ era. Days after the act, the Grammy winner took to...
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DELHI GOES INDOORS
As the Capital faces an intense heatwave, residents are turning to fun indoor activities
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‘POOKIE’ LEADERS
SHASHI THAROOR: OUT AS A SWIFTIE On January 14, MP Shashi Tharoor swapped his thesaurus for rhythm, dancing to Taylor Swift’s The Fate of Ophelia. The Reel quickly went viral with 29.3 million views as pookie Tharoor pledged himself into the Swiftie...
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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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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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SITAR TO EDM: DELHI’S MUSIC MOOD
Sitarist Rishab Rikhiram Sharma concluded his Sitar for Mental Health tour in Delhi with a packed show at DDA Grounds, Dwarka, on Sunday, attended by CM Rekha Gupta. Calling the city “home,” Sharma told the audience, “There’s something special about...
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PADUKONE-SINGH BABY NO 2. ON THE WAY
Actor-couple Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh are set to embrace parenthood once again. They shared the news on Sunday with an Instagram post featuring their daughter Dua (see left), marking their second pregnancy announcement. In the picture, Dua...
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' I FELT A BIT BAD FOR HIM'
Friday belonged to Virat Kohli and Instagram’s newest obsession, LizLaz. The cricketer, who runs the mostfollowed Indian Instagram account with 276 million followers, briefly liked one of her posts before unliking it, triggering a fresh round of...
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RAJ ON FATHERHOOD WILL DO ONLY TWO FILMS A YEAR FROM NOW
It’s barely been five months since he became a dad, and now, actor RajKummar Rao is already on his way to becoming ‘Dada’ — on screen, that is, by portraying former cricketer Sourav Ganguly in his biopic. The 41-year-old’s life, both personally and...
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‘VANVAAS KHATAM’
Krushna Abhishek-Kashmera Shah publicly end decade-long feud with mami Sunita Ahuja
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GLAMMING IT UP!
Hollywood’s biggest stars brought high-fashion contrast to day two of the annual gathering for the worldwide motion picture theatre industry, in Las Vegas on Tuesday. Take a look:
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FULLY GRANDMA-CODED
On World Art Day today, here’s a look at how Gen Z is turning to ‘grandma hobbies’ and creating art
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'This is amazing Baisakhi for me'
Actor Divya Dutta has two reasons to celebrate Baisakhi today. Alongside the festive spirit, she is basking in the overwhelming response to her web show Chiraiya. “Wherever I’m going, people shout ‘Chiraiya, Chiraiya’… even those who don’t know me are...
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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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CELEBS@COACHELLA
For its 25th edition, Coachella, the annual music and arts festival in California, is bigger and louder than ever, with celebs taking over the desert this weekend; take a look
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#Showbiz ‘NO JAB WE MET 2’
Filmmaker Imtiaz Ali gets candid in the new episode of The Right Angle with Sonal Kalra
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IT’S TOTE-ALLY BACK!
From Ananya Panday to Shilpa Shetty Kundra, celebs are bringing back the oversized bag trend
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Splitsville for Sanya and Rishab
Actor 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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A HUG FOR THE AGES
Actor Shah Rukh Khan was the centre of attention at Monday’s rain-soaked IPL match, sharing a warm moment with former cricketer Sourav Ganguly and spending time with daughter Suhana Khan during the delay
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Dhadak was the most successful debut film until Saiyaara, says Janhvi
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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BRIAN COX TAKES AIM AT QUENTIN TARANTINO MARGOT ROBBIE IN LATEST RANT
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
Punjabi singer Karan Aujla’s upcoming concerts in Lucknow and Ludhiana, scheduled for April 10 and 14, respectively, have been cancelled. An official from the Lucknow administration confirmed the development, saying, “There were multiple issues,...
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SONAM’S BABY GLIMPSE
Actor Sonam Kapoor Ahuja shared the first photo with her newborn son on social media
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The world is moving to Goa. Here’s your invitation to belong
There is a quiet shift underway in the way India’s new-age investor defines luxury. It is no longer just about prime addresses within the city, but about spaces that offer both escape and permanence, homes that are as much about lifestyle as they are...
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MONEY HEIST'S ARTURO TAKES OVER STREET OF DELHI!
The rain arrives just as our outdoor shoot begins in Delhi, forcing a change of scene. Minutes later, we are navigating the city in a Dilli auto with Spanish actor Enrique Arce, best known as Arturo from La Casa de Papel, or Money Heist, with the...
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IPL’26: JADEJA IN TEARS
Monday’s Indian Premier League (IPL) clash between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Rajasthan Royals (RR) in Guwahati turned unexpectedly emotional for cricketer Ravindra Jadeja. A viral clip from the match shows the 37-year-old — now part of RR, where...
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HARBHAJAN LASHES OUT AFTER CRITICISM OF IPL COMMENTARY
Former cricketer and Rajya Sabha member Harbhajan Singh has come under fire over his commentary during the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL), sparking a heated exchange with fans on social media platform X. The controversy began after a cricket meme...
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