Author: Justin M. Larson

Chunky Panday revealed he was once paid to attend a funeral, mistakenly thinking it was a regular event. The organiser told him, “Agar aap royenge na, toh thoda zyada paisa milega” (If you cry, you will be paid more). Another actor cried and earned ₹50,000 extra. Chunky Panday recently appeared in Sajid Nadiadwala’s Housefull 5, sharing the screen with Akshay Kumar, Riteish Deshmukh, Abhishek Bachchan, Nana Patekar among others. He is also seen in the film ‘Detective Sherdil’, sharing the screen with Boman Irani, Ratna Pathak Shah, and Diljit Dosanjh. The story centers on the themes of ambition and the…

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More than 200 people were killed when an Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner crashed minutes after takeoff from Ahmedabad on June 12 (Thursday), making it the world’s worst aviation disaster in a decade. As investigators prioritize recovering the aircraft’s Black Box, aviation experts say the crucial flight recorders could take weeks to months to fully decode and analyze.The London-bound flight AI-171 carrying 242 people issued a Mayday distress call shortly after departure at 1:39 PM IST before crashing into a medical college hostel at just 625 feet altitude. This marks the first fatal crash of a Boeing 787 Dreamliner since…

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Raj Kapoor’s son, actor Rajiv Kapoor, gained attention for his role in ‘Ram Teri Ganga Maili’, even though he could not make it big in the industry like his father. The 1985 film ‘Ram Teri Ganga Maili’ was directed by his father and went on to become one of the highest-grossing movies of its time.Rajiv Kapoor about his role in Raj Kapoor’s ‘Ram Teri Ganga Maili’When Raj Kapoor cheated on wife Krishna Raj KapoorIn an earlier conversation with Lehren Retro, Rajiv opened up about his surprise when his father entrusted him with the lead role in the movie. He shared…

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Pakistan army Lt Gen Syed Asim Munir attends a ceremony in Islamabad, Pakistan, November 1, 2022. (AP file photo) TOI correspondent from Washington: Pakistani expat supporters of former PM Imran Khan are lining up protests against the country’s de facto military ruler, “Field Marshal” Asim Munir, who is scheduled to arrive in Washington DC on Thursday to attend a military parade to celebrate the 250th anniversary of US Army.”General Asim Munir and his regime have committed some of the worst human rights abuses in Pakistan’s history. Pakistani-Americans from across the country will travel to Washington this Saturday, the 14th, to…

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Jason Momoa told FOX Business his Meili Vodka brand is created to “sip naturally” without any extra ingredients. There is an emerging fourth category in the beverage industry that’s becoming a pain point for traditional beer categories, but experts say it’s drumming up excitement among younger legal drinkers. For Boston Beer Co. founder Jim Koch, this category is the area between traditional beer, traditional wine and traditional hard liquor.”There are cool things that we can do in that space,” Koch told FOX Business. “Because we’re pretty good at making things that taste good… and putting that on some source of…

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Kabir Khan has stepped into the ongoing industry debate sparked by Deepika Padukone’s alleged fallout with director Sandeep Reddy Vanga over her reported demands for the upcoming film Spirit starring Prabhas. While rumours suggested that Deepika asked for an eight-hour workday and a Rs 25 crore fee, Kabir has come out in strong support of the actress, citing fairness, precedent, and the well-being of film crews.In an interview with Movified, Kabir emphasized the importance of structured working hours in the entertainment industry. “I work with 500 crew members who each have families and their own lives,” he said. “Their well-being…

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Ahmedabad air crash survivor; his ticket NEW DELHI: A passenger survived the deadly crash of a London-bound Air India passenger plane, after it rammed into a nearby doctors’ hostel shortly after taking off from the Ahmedabad airport, the city’s police commissioner said.Also Read | Ahmedabad man avoids Air India crash by postponing travel, says God saved him from death“The police found one survivor in seat 11A. He is in the hospital undergoing treatment. Cannot say anything about the number of deaths yet.” Ahmedabad Police commissioner GS Malik told news agency ANI. “The toll may increase as the flight crashed in…

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NEW DELHI: The tragic crash of Air India Flight AI171, a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, has put spotlight on a whistleblower’s warnings made in 2024 over the aircraft.The ill-fated aircraft, carrying 242 people including 10 crew members, plunged into a residential complex minutes after takeoff from Ahmedabad on Thursday. It was meant to fly to London’s Gatwick Airport — but lasted just around 30 seconds in the air.As rescue teams continue recovery efforts, aviation experts are turning their focus to the aircraft itself, the 787 Dreamliner, hailed as a technological marvel, yet shadowed by safety concerns.Read live updatesWhistleblower’s chilling warningsIn 2024,…

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Air India plane crash NEW DELHI: In the wake of the Air India plane crash in Gujarat on Thursday, aviation experts are raising critical questions about the circumstances leading up to the incident.The crash, which occurred shortly after takeoff, has left investigators and aviation specialists questioning. Former pilot Ehsan Khalid emphasized the importance of the Flight Data Recorder, Cockpit Voice Recorder, and ACARS data in determining the exact cause of the crash. “The visuals show that the aircraft went down while flying. Which means there was no mid-air explosion,” Khalid said.He pointed out that the aircraft appeared to have faced…

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Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Russell Vought attends a cabinet meeting at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., April 10, 2025. Nathan Howard | ReutersThe Federal Reserve’s inspector general is reviewing the Trump administration’s attempts to lay off nearly all Consumer Financial Protection Bureau employees and cancel the agency’s contracts, CNBC has learned.The inspector general’s office told Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., and Sen. Andy Kim, D-N.J., that it was taking up their request to investigate the moves of the consumer agency’s new leadership, according to a June 6 letter seen by CNBC.”We had already initiated…

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An Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, Flight AI 171, tragically crashed into a residential area of Meghani Nagar shortly after departing Ahmedabad’s Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport on Thursday. The aircraft was bound for London (LGW) with 242 passengers, two pilots and ten crew members on board. Live flight tracker Flightradar provided crucial data regarding the ill-fated flight. According to their Tweets, the last signal from Flight AI 171 was received at 08:08:51 UTC (1:38 pm IST), mere seconds after takeoff. It said that the Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, registered as VT-ANB, departed using the full 11,499-foot length of Runway 23…

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Choosing the more local and affordable destinations is the travel trend for this summer, at least according to a recent Airbnb study. Regional airline Silver Airways announced on Wednesday that it is ceasing operations and warned passengers not to go to the airport.  The airline operated flights between Florida, the Bahamas and the Caribbean.”In an attempt to restructure in bankruptcy, Silver entered into a transaction to sell its assets to another airline holding company, who unfortunately has determined not to continue Silver’s flight operations in Florida, the Bahamas and the Caribbean,” Silver said. A Silver Airways ATR 42-600 airplane at…

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In a devastating turn of events, an Air India flight bound for London crashed in Ahmedabad just minutes after taking off at 1:38 PM IST on June 12. The Boeing 787-8 aircraft, operating as Flight AI-171, went down in the Meghaninagar area near the airport, claiming over 200 lives.The aircraft was carrying 242 people on board, including passengers and crew. Air India confirmed that the flight had 169 Indian nationals, 53 British, one Canadian, and seven Portuguese citizens. The flight was under the command of Captain Sumeet Sabharwal, a seasoned pilot with 8,200 hours of flying experience. Assisting him in…

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Plane crash site NEW DELHI: In the wake of the tragic Air India Flight 171 crash in Gujarat, the Tata Group has announced a compensation of Rs 1 crore each for the victims and their families. The crash, which has left the nation in mourning, has prompted an outpouring of grief and solidarity from across the country. N Chandrasekaran, Chairman of Tata Sons, expressed anguish over the incident, staying, “No words can adequately express the grief we feel at this moment. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families who have lost their loved ones, and with those who have…

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Sen. Dave McCormick, R-Pa., discusses President Donald Trump’s executive orders to boost U.S. energy on ‘Kudlow.’ EXCLUSIVE: When Sen. David McCormick was growing up in Bloomsburg – at the edge of Pennsylvania’s anthracite coal region – he never envisioned the area being economically revitalized as a linchpin for the cloud computing and AI industries, he said in a Monday interview. This week, Amazon announced a $20 billion investment in artificial intelligence infrastructure in the form of new data centers, the largest in the commonwealth’s history, according to the eCommerce giant.McCormick said Amazon’s investment – including the site next to the…

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K-pop sensation Jackson Wang touched down in India on June 10, and the buzz hasn’t died down since. On his second visit to the country, the global star—currently promoting his upcoming album ‘Magic Man 2’, Jackson was spotted spending some time with the Roshan family.Rakesh Roshan took to his social media to share a picture with Wang. The Roshans hosted an intimate dinner for him at their home in Mumbai. This picture saw Wang along with Rakesh Roshan, Hrithik Roshan, Pinkie Roshan and their close friend. He captioned this picture and said, “Jackson welcome & God bless!”This post sparked speculation…

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I would like to express our deep sorrow about this event, Air India CEO said. Ahmedabad plane crash: Air India’s Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director Campbell Wilson conveyed “deep sorrow” about the Boeing 787-8 aircraft crash carrying 242 onboard, acknowledging it as a challenging period for the entire Air India team.The aircraft, destined for London, crashed shortly after departing from Ahmedabad airport on Thursday afternoon.In his video address, Wilson confirmed that the airline is collaborating with officials on emergency response initiatives.”First and most importantly, I would like to express our deep sorrow about this event. This is a difficult…

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A container truck and shipping containers are shown at the Port of Los Angeles, in San Pedro California, U.S., May 13, 2025. Mike Blake | ReutersEven retail executives are bullish on the “TACO trade.” Following weeks of shifting trade policy, early deals and winding court challenges, some retail executives are starting to feel more optimistic about President Donald Trump’s so-called reciprocal tariffs, a new survey from consulting firm AlixPartners shows. The survey, which polled executives from brands, retailers and other consumer companies on June 1, found most respondents expect the president will walk back those steep duties on the European Union, Vietnam,…

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