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Kajol, one of Indian cinema’s most celebrated actresses, is gearing up for the release of her upcoming film Maa, a mythological horror drama produced by Ajay Devgn and Kumar Mangat Pathak. While promoting the Vishal Furia directorial, Kajol made a candid confession about turning down several films — including one that went on to become a landmark hit in Bollywood history.In a recent interview with Pinkvilla, the Kuch Kuch Hota Hai star was asked if she finds it difficult to say no to film offers and whether she has ever passed on projects that later turned into blockbusters. Kajol responded…

Dirty train coach (Video shared by Congress spokesperson Dr Shama Mohamed on X) NEW DELHI: A controversy arose after Border Security Force (BSF) personnel were allocated a train with damaged and unhygienic coaches for their journey from Tripura to Kashmir for Amarnath Yatra duty. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw acknowledged the situation and responded by suspending four officials and initiating an inquiry.The minister’s response was shared by Railways support account, Railway Seva, where users had criticised the railways after videos of the train’s poor condition was shared by Congress Spokesperson Dr Shama Mohamed on X. “This is what happens when the…

New York Attorney General Letitia James speaks during a press conference at the office of the Attorney General on July 13, 2022 in New York City.Michael M. Santiago | Getty ImagesA group of 42 state attorneys general are calling on Meta to curb the rise of investment scams on Facebook that fraudulently use the images of Warren Buffett and other famous figures, New York Attorney General Letitia James said Wednesday. James said in a news release criminals are consistently evading Meta’s automated and human review systems to post fake ads that leave retail investors saddled with millions of dollars in…

Amitabh Bachchan shared a spiritual video reciting shlokas dedicated to Hindu deities, dressed in white and focused with headphones. His heartfelt post, “.. the heart desires .. the mind reverberates .. the soul gives voice ..,” touched fans, who praised the peaceful recital. He recently starred in Vettaiyan with Rajinikanth. Amitabh Bachchan is a legendary Bollywood actor, celebrated not only for his films but also for his iconic baritone voice and influential presence beyond cinema. He often shares his thoughts and feelings through writing. He talks about his life, career, and important ideas in a way that touches many people.…

Rapido’s foray into food delivery through a pilot in Bengaluru is unlikely to materially disrupt the entrenched duopoly of Zomato and Swiggy, multiple brokerages said in separate notes, citing the operational complexity, capital intensity and customer experience challenges inherent to the business.TOI reported on Monday, Bengaluru-based Rapido is currently preparing to launch its food delivery service with a fundamentally different pricing structure, choosing flat fees over traditional percentage commissions charged to restaurants. The move positioned the ride-hailing firm as a challenger to Zomato and Swiggy at a time when small restaurant owners are increasingly vocal about rising aggregator costs.Rapido plans…

Deepak Tijori faced a marital shock. His marriage to Shivani was invalid. Shivani had not divorced her first husband. This revelation led to legal disputes. Shivani demanded maintenance. Deepak felt pressured despite the invalid marriage. The situation strained his relationship with their daughter, Samara. Shivani claimed Deepak knew about her previous marriage. She accused him of defamation. Deepak Tijori’s personal life took a dramatic turn when a legal dispute with his wife, Shivani, revealed that their decades-long marriage was never valid. What followed was a storm of shocking revelations, alimony demands, and public blame games—turning the actor’s private life into…

NEW DELHI: Bharatiya Janata Party on Wednesday upped the ante against West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee and accused her government of encouraging religious conversions in the state in the guise of “social inclusion.”BJP IT Cell head Amit Malviya, in a social media post on X, cited the state OBC list which stated that “those who convert to Christianity will automatically be considered OBC.””This is Mamata Banerjee’s idea of “social inclusion” — one that openly encourages religious conversions!” the BJP leader said.”So now, conversion from Hinduism is being rewarded with OBC status and lifelong reservation benefits! A dangerous precedent. A…

Shanaya Kapoor is all set to make her acting debut with ‘Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan’ alongside Vikrant Massey, and a romantic song, ‘Nazara’, featuring the duo, is winning over the internet as fans cannot stop praising their chemistry and Shanaya’s performance.Social media reaction to Shanaya Kapoor’s perfomance in ‘Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan’Chill Vibes Only! Shanaya’s BTS Moments From ‘Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan’Social media users have begun comparing Shanaya with her cousins—actors Janhvi Kapoor, Khushi Kapoor, Sonam Kapoor, and Arjun Kapoor. Composed and sung by Vishal Mishra, the soulful number has quickly caught the attention of fans for its emotional depth.Nazara – Aankhon Ki…

Ravi Shastri and Virat Kohli (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Former India head coach Ravi Shastri got emotional on Wednesday while reflecting on Virat Kohli’s retirement from Test cricket. Shastri, who shared a successful tenure with Kohli during his captaincy, witnessing several memorable series wins, said the star batter’s exit could have been managed more thoughtfully.Kohli, who made his Test debut against the West Indies in 2011, announced his retirement from the longest format ahead of the England tour. He finishes with 9,230 runs at an average of 46.85 from 123 Tests, including 30 centuries and 31 fifties, making him India’s…

The dozen board members of the prestigious Fulbright program that promotes international educational exchanges resigned on Wednesday because of what they said was political interference by the Trump administration in their operations, according to people familiar with the issues and a board memo obtained by The New York Times.The members are concerned that political appointees at the State Department, which manages the program, are acting illegally by canceling the awarding of Fulbright scholarships to almost 200 American professors and researchers who are prepared to go to universities and other research institutions overseas starting this summer, said the people, including Senator…

Surveen Chawla voices strong support for humane working conditions in the film industry, particularly for working mothers. She highlights the challenges of balancing motherhood with demanding shoot schedules and emphasizes the need for fixed working hours, similar to other professions. Chawla also addresses the issue of burnout, advocating for regulations that allow industry professionals to maintain a healthy work-life balance. Amid the ongoing debate around Deepika Padukone’s reported request for an 8-hour workday and the backlash from Animal director Sandeep Reddy Vanga, actor Surveen Chawla has come out in strong support of more humane working conditions in the film industry.…

Brushing our teeth is part of our daily routine, and something we do everyday without fail. While dentists all across the world recommend that one should brush their teeth at least twice a day, many of us are lazy enough to skip the night brushing, which can truly be detrimental for one’s health. However, since everyone (at least) brushes once in the morning, have you ever wondered if you should brush before breakfast or after breakfast? Let’s dig deeper…Why timing mattersThe timing of brushing can affect how well it protects your teeth, especially around meals. Let’s look at what happens…

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India’s bowling coach also talked up Nitish Kumar Reddy’s ability to chip in with the ball Source link

Steve Smith of Australia (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: In the high-stakes setting of the 2025 ICC World Test Championship Final at Lord’s, Steve Smith added another remarkable milestone to his glittering career. The Australian batter scored a resilient 66 off 112 balls, laced with 10 boundaries, on Day One against South Africa, and in doing so, he overtook legends Sir Don Bradman and Sir Garfield Sobers to become the highest run-scorer by a visiting batter at Lord’s.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!With this innings, Smith’s aggregate at the iconic venue now stands at…

Sloane Stephens looks on against Madison Keys during the Charlotte Invitational at Spectrum Center on December 06, 2024 in Charlotte, North Carolina. Jacob Kupferman | Getty ImagesThe Women’s Tennis Association has introduced a rule allowing players to protect their rankings during fertility treatments.The policy means that players can step away from professional tennis to undergo procedures like egg or embryo freezing and return to the tour with a protected ranking.Players must be out for 10 consecutive weeks for a procedure, and they receive a “Special Entry Ranking” based on their recent averages. It can be used for three tournaments after…

Bollywood buzzes with Aamir Khan’s height insecurities, contrasting with Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt’s opulent new mansion, reportedly Bollywood’s priciest. Raj Kundra defended Shilpa Shetty over a Croatia video incident. Arbaaz Khan confirmed he and Sshura Khan are expecting. Palak Tiwari discussed navigating industry competition, emphasizing personal growth over rivalry with contemporaries like Suhana Khan. Bollywood never sleeps—and neither does the drama, dazzle, and daily dose of headlines! From Raj Kundra reacting to Shilpa Shetty’s viral video from Croatia, Ranbir Kapoor-Alia Bhatt’s new mansion being the costliest celebrity home in Bollywood to Arbaaz Khan confirming Sshura Khan being pregnant; today’s…

There is a poorly understood but plausible chance winter temperatures could plummet in the UK even as global temperatures soar.An emerging body of research is charting the risk that climate change could weaken or even collapse a major ocean current that brings heat northwards from the Atlantic into Europe. In the absence of that warm front, Britain would be plunged into a new ice age in winter, battling frozen runways, roads, forests and farmland.Arctic sea ice would blanket much of Scotland and most of the North Sea down to East Anglia by late winter.Temperatures in London would reach lows of…

He will play four County Championship matches for them in June and July Source link

Footwears lie on the ground outside the Chinnaswamy Stadium following a stampede after a large number of fans gathered for the felicitation of IPL 2025 winning RCB, in Bengaluru, Karnataka. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: In an attempt to distance his government from the Bengaluru stampede, Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah on Wednesday reiterated that the RCB team felicitation event on June 4 was not organised by the state government. “On June 4, the Karnataka State Cricket Association and RCB organised a felicitation programme for players. I was invited at 11.29am that day and I accepted it. The chief secretary also called…

Following Sidhu Moosewala’s death, the Lawrence Bishnoi gang escalated activities, targeting celebrities like AP Dhillon, whose Canada residence was attacked in September 2024. Goldy Brar admitted the attack aimed to instill fear for extortion, emphasizing the gang’s need for resources to support its members. The incident led to one arrest, while another suspect remains at large. Following Sidhu Moosewala’s death in 2022, the Lawrence Bishnoi gang intensified its activities, targeting high-profile celebrities like Salman Khan, Gippy Grewal, and AP Dhillon. In 2024, Dhillon’s Canada residence was attacked in a shooting incident, though he remained unharmed. In BBC’s recent documentary The…

Meghalaya honeymoon murder case: All five accused sent to 8 day police custody Source link

Fans are eagerly waiting to watch Shah Rukh Khan on the big screen in his much-awaited movie ‘King’, directed by Siddharth Anand. Amid ongoing rumours about the film’s cast and crew, new reports have taken the internet by storm, suggesting that Shah Rukh is joining hands with one of the leading Telugu production houses, known for successful pan-Indian projects like ‘Pushpa’.Shah Rukh Khan’s movie with leading production house in TeluguAccording to Pinkvilla, industry insiders have suggested that the Jawan actor will not be collaborating with Mythri Movie Makers any time soon, as he is currently occupied with King. They dismissed…

Ever since Meghan Markle and Prince Harry got married, the royal couple hardly fail to make the headlines. More so, after they stepped down from their duties as senior members of the UK royal family and decided to live an independent life in the US. Earlier this year, after a hiatus of roughly five years, Meghan rejoined social media platform Instagram where she keeps posting pictures of her life with Harry and their kids in the US– giving their fans and people a glimpse of their family. More recently, Meghan Markle posted a video of her vacation with Prince Harry…