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'I IMPERSONATE CELEBS AS A TRIBUTE, NOT TO MAKE FUN'
At a time when actors such as Kajol, Abhishek Bachchan, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Salman Khan, among others, are increasingly moving court to safeguard their personality rights, Sunil Grover has a clear take. The actorcomedian, who is known for...
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DHURANDHAR EFFECT
French President Macron concluded his India visit with a video featuring Dhurandhar’s title track
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It’s documented he is Pt Ravi Shankar’s disciple: Rishab’s team on Anoushka’s statement
Just days after late sitar maestro Pandit Ravi Shankar’s daughter, sitarist Anoushka Shankar (44) said Rishab Rikhiram Sharma (27) was not a formal disciple of her father, his team tells us: “Rishab is Pandit ji’s youngest and last disciple. This is an...
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‘I CRIED TO GET MY MONEY BACK FROM RAJPAL’
As Rajpal Yadav walked out of the Tihar Jail on Tuesday, thanks to the Delhi High Court granting him interim bail till March 18, he thanked the country and his industry for their support. “I will complete 30 years in Bollywood, in Mumbai in 2027....
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WEDDING BELLS FOR ISHAN-ADITI? HIS GRANDPA APPROVES
Celebrations are in order for fans of cricketer Ishan Kishan, and not just for his matchwinning 77 off 40 balls on Sunday that powered India to victory against Pakistan in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. Off the field too, the 27-year-old is making...
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INDIA ROASTS PAK ON PITCH AND IN POSTS
Social media erupted with memes after Pakistan was defeated by 61 runs, the highest-ever margin in an India vs Pak match
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I DON'T WANT TO BE VISIBLE 24X7
In an industry increasingly driven by aggressive PR visibility, Sobhita Dhulipala says the constant amplification is not for her. Even as many celebrities lean into round-theclock buzz, the actor maintains she prefers a more measured presence. “Over...
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THE CONFLICTED HERO
In an exclusive interview, actor Shahid Kapoor talks about creative honesty, family validation and bridging the gap between mass and meaningful cinema
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DON 3 ROW: FARHAN VS RANVEER
The drama around Don 3 appears to be unfolding off screen. Actor Ranveer Singh and Farhan Akhtar’s Excel Entertainment have reportedly been at loggerheads since Ranveer exited the third instalment of the franchise in December 2025. Ranveer’s entry into...
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HERE’S WHY MADDY COULDN’T ATTEND RDB REUNION
Where was Maddy? That was the question buzzing on social media when Rang De Basanti marked 20 years with a special screening on February 6. As director Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra reunited with cast members Aamir Khan, Soha Ali Khan, Siddharth, Sharman...
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THE RELEASE DATE SHUFFLE
In a span of just a few days, at least five films have altered their release dates in 2026. Some have been changed to dodge clashes, others because shoots and clearances are still underway. From strategic delays to pulling up the schedules, the...
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Kritika Kamra, Gaurav Kapur to tie the knot in March
Actors Kritika Kamra and Gaurav Kapur surprised fans when they made their relationship public in December. Now, we have exclusively learnt that the couple is gearing up for the next big step, with wedding bells set to ring in next month. According to a...
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‘THE YEARS WHEN NO ONE WANTED TO WORK WITH ME WERE PAINFUL’
After nearly seven years away from acting, actor Rhea Chakraborty returns to the screen with filmmaker Hansal Mehta’s upcoming series. Her comeback follows a prolonged period of legal battles and public scrutiny following the death of actor Sushant...
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RIGHTS KI HERA PHERI?
The legal tussle over the rights of Hera Pheri is heating up amid buzz around its third instalment
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STARRY T20 WC OPENING
The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 is all set for a high-octane opening ceremony on Saturday in Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium ahead of India’s clash with the US. HT City has learnt that percussionist Sivamani and sitarist Rishab Rikhiram Sharma will open...
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LIFE HAS BEEN CRUEL LATELY, SAYS ARJUN AS CELEBS ALLY AROUND HIM
Actor Arjun Kapoor’s Instagram post made fans and trolls alike sit up and take notice on Tuesday. The 40-year-old wrote an emotional birthday message for his late mother, Mona Kapoor. But the lines that caught social media users’ eyes are: “Life’s been...
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DESI ROOTS, VIDESHI JERSEYS
Cricket has never really believed in borders. The bat travels, the ball follows, and suddenly the Indian gully game shows up wearing an Omani, Canadian or American jersey. At the World T20, national colours come stitched with global stories. From...
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Rohit Shetty house firing: Film body seeks CM’s intervention
Following the firing incident outside filmmaker Rohit Shetty’s Juhu residence between 12.30 and 1am on Sunday, the Indian Film & Television Directors’ Association (IFTDA) has urged Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis to intervene. A part of...
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WIGS, DRAMA, GENIUS!
Swapping a tie for a statement brooch Catherine’s early work on Second City Television showed how brilliantly she used fashion to shape her characters. She wore a suit, but instead of a regular tie, she went for a bold, playful brooch that completely...
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RANI REJECTS LABELS!
In the latest edition of Stars in the City, actor Rani Mukerji meets fans, plays games and candidly rejects labels like ‘female-oriented cinema’
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SHOWBIZ’S BUDGET 2026 WISHLIST
After hosting global stars like Coldplay and Ed Sheeran, and with PM Narendra Modi highlighting the potential of live events, industry leaders argue that policy support is key to making live music sustainable in India. “Live entertainment has become...
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HAS JANHVI FALLEN OUT WITH MENTOR KARAN?
In a shocking (and quiet) move, actor Janhvi Kapoor, among filmmaker Karan Johar’s most fiercely guarded protégées, has exited his talent roster Dharma Collab Artists Agency (DCAA) and signed with another agency. Karan has earlier produced six of...
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Arijit to focus on direction
Tuesday night saw singer Arijit Singh (38) shock fans as he announced on X, “I am not gonna be taking any new assignments as a playback vocalist from now on. I am calling it off. It was a wonderful journey.” However, a source says that this is not a...
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SARA'S MUM PUT ME THROUGH TRAUMA; CAN'T PRETEND TO BE FRIENDS WITH HER: ORRY
Social media influencer Orhan Awatramani aka Orry, has been dominating showbiz chatter lately, following unfiltered social media posts that have openly hinted at tensions with his former close friends, actor Sara Ali Khan and her brother, actor Ibrahim...
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EU’s diplomatic nod to Indian crafts at R-Day
In a heartwarming gesture towards India’s crafts and culture, President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen opted for a quintessentially Indian brocade outfit as Chief Guest at the 77th Republic Day Parade on Monday in Delhi. Fashion...
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After the R-Day parade, a dash of stars at Rashtrapati Bhavan
The Indian film fraternity is set to add star power to the 77th Republic Day At-Home Reception at Rashtrapati Bhavan today. HT City has learnt that actors Ranbir Kapoor, Samantha and Yami Gautam Dhar, along with filmmakers Aditya Dhar (Yami’s husband)...
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LINKIN PARK IN INDIA
The American band marked their India debut on Friday, performing to 40,000 fans in Bengaluru
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BORDER 2 REVIEW
Sunny Deol, Varun Dhawan and Diljit Dosanjh’s gripping war drama entertains, despite its length
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NEW STAR KID ALERT!
Actor Pankaj Tripathi, known for his work across film and theatre, has stepped into a new role — that of a theatre producer. His maiden production, Lailaaj, will be staged at Bharat Rang Mahotsav, the annual theatre festival hosted by the National...
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CONTROLLING, ATTACKING: BROOKLYN BLAMES BECKHAMS
Brooklyn Peltz-Beckham, the eldest son of former footballer David Beckham and fashion designer Victoria Beckham, has finally addressed months of speculation surrounding a rift with his parents. In a series of Stories on Monday, the 26year-old accused...
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LOVE & WAR RELEASE ‘NOT’ POSTPONED TO 2027
With several tentpole releases locking in dates for late 2026 and 2027, chatter around big-screen timelines has only grown louder, and Love & War is the latest to be pulled into it. A recent update suggested that Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s film, starring...
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I convey emotions first: Kim Seon Ho on acting and global fans
South Korean actor Kim Seon Ho’s dimpled smile has sparked a meme frenzy and fuelled prince charming fantasies around the world. Much like his on-screen roles, he remains endearingly shy when accepting praise. “Every time my fans tell me they liked my...
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HONEY LEAVES A BAD TASTE
Rapper-singer Yo Yo Honey Singh has landed in controversy after a video from his gig at a Delhi concert went viral, triggering widespread criticism over an explicit onstage remark. The clip, recorded at a January 12 concert by Nanku and Karun in the...
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‘WANT AADYA TO EXPERIENCE MAKAR SANKRANTI CELEBRATIONS’
On Makar Sankranti, a festival of renewal, gratitude, and harvest, actor Shreyas Talpade joins HTCity for a special shoot where he shows his kite flying skills and gorges on tilgul (jaggery and sesame candy). He shares his thoughts on the festival,...
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VIEWERS KNOW WHAT TO TAKE FROM DHURANDHAR
After nearly 15 years of navigating auditions, actor Danish Pandor is basking in widespread recognition for his role as gangster Uzair Baloch Dhurandhar (2025). The 38-year-old credits the “overwhelming” appreciation in part to his co-stars Ranveer...
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A BREAK-ING START TO THE YEAR
VEER PAHARIYA AND TARA SUTARIA ● Rumours about Veer and Tara’s relationship first surfaced in 2025 when they were spotted on a private outing, and fans noticed matching vacation photos. ● In March, they made a joint public appearance at a fashion...
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KSI GOES DESI IN MUMBAI
British social media star, musician and professional boxer KSI arrived in Mumbai on Wednesday, kicking off his India visit with a special HT City shoot. And in true Mumbai style, the YouTube icon with 1.7 crore subscribers and 12.9 million Instagram...
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CRITICS CHOICE AWARDS
From Jacob Elordi to Timothée Chalamet, here’s a round-up of who won the top honours
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‘WE HAVE BEEN EACH OTHER’S SAHARA’
Ishaan Khatter has had a dream run on screen over the past year. One of the biggest highlights was Neeraj Ghaywan’s Homebound — India’s official entry to the Oscars 2026. The film, starring Ishaan alongside Vishal Jethwa and Janhvi Kapoor, even made it...
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ACTORDIRECTOR REUNIONS IN 2026
DILJIT DOSANJH & IMTIAZ ALI Imtiaz Ali and Diljit Dosanjh first collaborated on the acclaimed Amar Singh Chamkila biopic. They now reunite for a yet-untitled film also starring Vedang Raina and Sharvari, set to release later this year. GENELIA...
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FRESH PAIRINGS FROM SOUTH TO WATCH OUT FOR
KIARA ADVANI AND YASH Yash’s upcoming film Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown Ups has been making headlines for quite some time. Recently, Kiara’s character was introduced as Nadia, sparking widespread curiosity. The film also features Huma Qureshi and...
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WHO’S ENTERING BOLLYWOOD THIS YEAR
New energy hits Hindi cinema as fresh talent and South stars cross over in 2026
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2026 WHAT DO YOUR STARS SAY?
MAR 21 APR 20 Aries The year does not reward haste, but it strongly supports smart direction. New learning, purposeful conversations and travel-related exposure shape your outlook in the first half. Financial stability improves when impulsive choices...
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A SUCCESSFUL START AND A BLOCKBUSTER FINISH
The year 2025 arrived in style for Hindi cinema. After a quiet January, February saw the hit Chhava with actors Akshaye Khanna and Vicky Kaushal, while the year ends on a high with director Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar, grossing over ₹1,000 crore. ‘TIER 2...
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V’S ‘NAMASTE’ TRIGGERS FRENZY OVER BTS INDIA STOP IN 2026
BTS fans in India, collectively known as ARMY, are abuzz after group member Kim Taehyung, popularly known as V, appeared to hint that the K-pop supergroup could include India in its 2026 world tour. During a live chat with fans on Saturday, the...
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AP Dhillon x B’wood: Sanjay, Tara turn up for the ‘brown munda’
Singer-rapper AP Dhillon’s December 26 concert in Mumbai, part of his One of One Tour, turned out to be a star-studded affair as actors Sanjay Dutt and Tara Sutaria joined him on stage. Viral videos from the night showed AP touching Sanjay’s feet, with...
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ZYDUS PINKATHON MUMBAI SETS WORLD RECORD FOR INCLUSION
Bringing together over 5,300 women participants, the 10th edition of the Zydus Pinkathon Mumbai, held on December 20 and 21 at the MMRDA Grounds, BKC, reaffirmed its position as one of India’s largest women’s running event. The two-day meet featured 3...
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Dharma denies plagiarism claim by author over Homebound
Dharma Productions has denied author and journalist Puja Changoiwala’s allegation that its film Homebound directed by Neeraj Ghaywan plagiarises her 2021 novel of the same name, calling the claims “baseless and unfounded”. The production house also...
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HO HO HO! SANTA VARUN IS IN CHRISTMAS MODE
Actor Varun Dhawan slips into full festive mode on Christmas today, turning Santa for a special shoot with HT City — complete with a sleigh and plenty of cheer. “Christmas time means togetherness, celebrating friends and family,” he shares. Looking...
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RANVEER QUITS DON 3?
Amid Dhurandhar’s success, the actor has reportedly exited Don 3; now prioritising Pralay
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DAVID GUETTA TURNS SUNBURN INTO A GIANT SING-ALONG
Global EDM icon David Guetta, who last performed in India in 2017, turned Day 2 of Sunburn Festival in Mumbai into a full-throttle celebration as thousands sang along to his set. Taking over the main stage, the DJproducer wasted no time igniting the...
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A SAREE-OUS STORY
On World Saree Day today, here’s a look at how culture and climate shape the Indian drapes
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GEN Z TURNS ZEN G
The generation is choosing commitment over casual hookups and IRL meet-cutes over swipe culture
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WEDDING BABYSITTER
Anyone who has attended a big fat Indian wedding with a toddler in tow knows the drill: missed dancing on the floor, halfeaten meals, and frantic hunts for quiet corners amid dhol beats and fireworks. But, parents have to no longer feel torn between...
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WELLNESS IN 2025
A surge of quirky trends dominated wellness this year. From new walks and diets to bizarre weightloss drugs and cortisol hype, here is a round-up of the major moments
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MUMBAI’S MESSI MANIA
The GOAT India Tour of football icon Lionel Messi has united sports fans and celebrities alike
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You can’t see me... anymore: John Cena retires; celebs share tributes
Legendary WWE superstar John Cena has officially closed the curtain on his in-ring wrestling career after 26 years, concluding a farewell run that culminated in his final match at Saturday Night’s Main Event XLII on December 13. Cena (48) tapped out to...
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FROM VOWS TO VIEWS
After the billionaire wedding in Udaipur blew up Instagram, this is how couples are now hiring PR managers to make their own weddings go viral
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AMRIT-DILJIT NEW SONG
Punjabi singer and lyrist Amrit Maan is all set to welcome 2026 on a great note. The singer, whose recent track, Feels ,is getting a good response, reveals that he will be collaborating with singeractor Diljit Dosanjh once again, following the success...
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THE YEAR OF LOVE ON BIG SCREEN AND BADS ON OTT
From Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda to Mohit Suri, Aryan Khan and Anurag Kashyap, iMDb reveals India’s top picks From ambitious historical to youthful romance and bold digital-first experiments, IMDb’s year-end list showcases what India actually watched...
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‘Happy to see Bobby make a huge comeback’
Ramesh Taurani, coproducer of Race 3 — Bobby’s comeback film in 2018 after a career slump — is thrilled with the actor’s return to the limelight. He says, “Bobby was a star even before his debut film… I can’t describe the craze people had for him even...
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‘NEEDED MORE SILENCE’
The intrusive pap culture has been a hot topic of discussion, especially after actor-MP Jaya Bachchan’s recent remarks. Actor Vijay Varma, who returned with Gustaakh Ishq after a 14-month break, says the gap feels bigger because he once had frequent...
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AAMIR OPENS HIS HEART: ON REENA, KIRAN & GAURI
Celebrated actor-filmmaker Aamir Khan, long known as Bollywood’s Mr Perfectionist, has often drawn attention not just for his work but for the unusually warm relationships he maintains with his former partners. On Sunday, at the 2025 Hindustan Times...
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NOT YOUR USUAL TIES
The tie is suddenly fun again. What used to be a stiff office staple is now one of the coolest accessories on runways, red carpets and street style. Designers and celebs are playing with new shapes, soft fabrics and even jewellery to give this classic...
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TIËSTO’S INDIA TOUR
EDM icon is set to return to India for a three-city tour next year
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The King shows why he’s The King!
Cricketer Virat Kohli once again stole the spotlight, this time in Raipur on Wednesday, smashing his 53rd ODI century in the second match against South Africa, his second ton in consecutive games after the one in Ranchi. With this knock, Kohli extends...
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RAJAN SHAHI’S YRKKH CREATES HISTORY WITH 5000 EPISODES
Indian television celebrates a landmark moment as Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai (YRKKH), produced by Rajan Shahi’s Director’s Kut Productions (DKP), achieves the extraordinary milestone of 5000 episodes, further strengthening its position as India’s...
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SAMANTHA-RAJ ARE MARRIED!
On Monday, actor Samantha Ruth Prabhu put all speculation about her relationship to rest by sharing her wedding photos with filmmaker Raj Nidimoru, one half of the acclaimed director duo Raj & DK, confirming their intimate ceremony at the Ling Bhairavi...
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Taapsee Pannu calls AQI crisis inevitable, says clean air cannot be a luxury
Actor Taapsee Pannu, who grew up in Delhi and now lives in Mumbai, says the alarming air-quality levels in both cities come as no surprise. With AQI readings touching hazardous levels over the past week, she says the crisis was “inevitable”. “It’s not...
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PELPUM IN TREND
If there is one thing we know for sure is that fashion always circles back, and the peplum’s big comeback this season proves just that. A peplum is a dress or a top with a flared ruffle attached to a garment at the waist. Currently, the trend has not...
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THE WEDDING EDIT
This wedding season, step into a world where dreams meet design. Indriya’s Bridal Collection brings alive a bride’s most personal vision through handcrafted pieces rooted in heritage and refined with contemporary artistry. From opulent Polki to...
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ORRY IN TROUBLE?
Cricketer Smriti Mandhana’s father, Shrinivas Mandhana, has been discharged from hospital, but her wedding to composer Palaash Muchhal, already postponed once, is still awaiting a new date. In the meantime, Smriti has deleted all weddingrelated posts...
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