Bigg Boss 20 contestant Uditi Singh recently opened up about her past relationship with actor Karan Wahi and what eventually led to its end. During a conversation with ScoutOp, Uditi described the breakup as an important turning point in her life and said she later realised that it had worked in her favour. Mere liye breakup was really a blessing in disguise, Uditi said, while reflecting on how her personal and professional life changed after the relationship ended. Uditi Singh recalls frequent clashes with ex Talking about the relationship, Uditi revealed that differences in their everyday lives became a source of repeated disagreements. She recalled that the couple had adopted a Golden Retriever named Noah during the lockdown, but taking care of their pet eventually became one of the reasons they fought. Uske le ke bahut ladaiyan hui, she said, referring to the disagreements surrounding their pet. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Karan Wahi (@karanwahi) Uditi also spoke about their contrasting approaches to cleanliness. According to her, they had very different expectations when it came to maintaining their surroundings, which added to the tension in their relationship. Mere tareeke alag safai ke, uske alag, she said. Uditi says she felt demotivated Uditi further claimed that their age difference also influenced the dynamics of their relationship. She alleged that her former partner would sometimes adopt a dominant approach towards her and make comments that left her feeling discouraged. Recalling some of the remarks she heard, Uditi said, Aap nahi kar paoge, aapko nahi aata. She summed up how the dynamic affected her by saying, Partner hi demotivate kar raha hai. Uditi Singh and Karan Wahis reported relationship Uditi Singh and Karan Wahi were reportedly in a relationship from around 2019, although the two did not publicly confirm their romance initially. During a recent episode of Bigg Boss 20, Uditi spoke about how they first connected. According to Uditi, she had messaged Karan on Instagram regarding a restaurant in London. The two eventually met when Karan was visiting the city and stayed in touch for around two months before their relationship began. Their romance became public in January 2020, when Karan shared a picture with Uditi on social media and spoke about their relationship. Also Read:Bigg Boss 20: Gullu chooses 80% ration and restores Uditi Singh and Kanika Manns lifelines; everyone except Arishfa Khan and Aasif Khan nominated
The physical altercation between Siwet Tomar and Shehzad Poonawalla in Rise And Fall Season 2 has continued to draw attention after Siwet was ejected from the show. Following the incident, Shehzads team stated on social media, addressing the events and defending his conduct during the confrontation. Rise And Fall Season 2 premiered on September 26, 2026. The clash took place during the Ultimate Ruler race in the Penthouse, after tensions between the two contestants had already been building. During the race, the Rulers were asked to identify the contestant they considered the weakest decision-maker. Several contestants named Siwet, resulting in him being eliminated from that particular race. Siwet subsequently used his remaining power to name Shehzad as the weakest decision-maker. The situation escalated later when Shehzad questioned Siwet about his interaction with Swara Bhasker. Siwet had earlier said that he would not speak to Swara following her comments surrounding Rajput women and the Padmaavat Jauhar scene. Shehzad questioned the apparent contradiction, leading to an argument between the two. The confrontation eventually turned physical, with Siwet grabbing Shehzad by the neck and pushing him down. Shehzad was left injured, with his clothes also torn during the altercation. Siwet was subsequently ejected from the show. Shehzads team issues statement Following the incident, Shehzads team shared a statement on social media, highlighting what they described as the contestants decision to remain composed despite being subjected to verbal provocation before the confrontation. The statement read, THEY ABUSED HIM, HE WAS SILENT THEY MOCKED HIM, HE WAS SILENT THEN THEY HIT HIM, HE WAS SILENT. The statement further read, Shehzad lost his father when he was just a child. His mother is growing older, and he doesnt share an easy relationship with his brother because of their ideological differences. He came to the show to play, work and earn his livelihood, yet you chose to abuse and attack him physically from behind. Concluding the note, they wrote, Even when you provoked him with your words, Shehzad chose to respond with maturity and treated everyone with respect. That says more about you than it ever could about him. People are watching. You can abuse him, try to silence him or push him down but you cannot defeat his spirit. He will rise again, every single day, stronger than before. Thank you to everyone for this overwhelming love and support Jai Hind! View this post on Instagram A post shared by Shehzad Poonawalla (@shehzadpoonawalla) Swara Bhasker and Karan Patel react The altercation also led to a reaction from fellow contestants Swara Bhasker and Karan Patel. Both contestants walked out in protest, arguing that Shehzad had also provoked Siwet during the confrontation and questioning the decision to punish only Siwet. However, the latest precap showed both Karan and Swara still present in the show, while Siwet appeared to be absent following his ejection. Rise And Fall Season 2 features contestants competing across the Penthouse and Basement, with the game built around power, strategy and shifting alliances. The new episodes stream daily at 12 PM on MX Player and Amazon Prime Video. Also Read:Rise And Fall Season 2: Siwet Tomar eliminated after physical fight with Shehzad Poonawalla
Kareena Kapoor Khan celebrated her niece Inaaya Naumi Kemmus 9th birthday with a series of heartwarming family moments. Inaaya, daughter of Soha Ali Khan and Kunal Kemmu, turned nine, and Kareena marked the occasion by sharing a short Instagram carousel featuring the birthday girl with her cousins and grandmother Sharmila Tagore. Alongside the pictures, Kareena penned a warm birthday message for Inaaya. She wrote, Happy birthday Innaya, you beautiful princess We love you Have the best day and the coolest dance party ever today. The carousel offered a glimpse into the close-knit family bond shared by the cousins. One of the pictures featured Inaaya and her cousin Taimur Ali Khan playing outdoors. Inaaya was seen wearing a princess crown while exploring and playing, while Taimur appeared to be upset or caught mid-cry, making the candid childhood moment all the more relatable. Kareena shares sweet family moments Another frame featured Inaaya with Kareena and her cousins Taimur and Jeh Ali Khan. The family picture had a casual, candid feel, capturing the children together in a playful family moment. Kareena also included a particularly warm picture of Inaaya and Taimur sharing kisses with their grandmother Sharmila Tagore. The affectionate frame captured the bond between the veteran actor and her grandchildren. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kareena Kapoor Khan (@kareenakapoorkhan) Soha Ali Khan reacts to the birthday post Soha Ali Khan also joined the comments section of Kareenas post, reacting to the candid picture of the cousins. Referring to the first image, in which Taimur appeared visibly upset while Inaaya continued playing, Soha wrote, This first picture Kareena and Soha are sisters-in-law, with Kareena married to Saif Ali Khan and Soha married to Kunal Kemmu. Their children, Taimur, Jeh and Inaaya, have often been seen sharing family moments, giving fans occasional glimpses of their bond. Also Read:World Tourism Day 2026: Planning your next holiday? Take cues from Kareena Kapoor, Alia Bhatt and more
Lindsay Lohan, Henry Golding begin work on new film Return to You
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 29 (IANS) Actors Lindsay Lohan and Henry Golding have teamed up for the upcoming film Return to You, which is now in production. A collaboration post between Lohan and Netflix shared on Instagram mentioned that the upcoming film is set in 2008. The emotional drama follows a powerful yet lonely attorney who mistakenly receives a deeply personal DVD from a dying woman, addressed to her husband, setting her on an unexpected journey to find him. The caption on the collaborative post read: Lindsay Lohan and Henry Golding star in RETURN TO YOU, now in production! Set in 2008, a powerful but lonely attorney mistakenly receives a very emotional DVD from a dying woman addressed to her husband. Guided only by the clues on the disc, she sets out to find him, she wrote. Lohan gained early recognition as a child actress on the soap operas Guiding Light in 1993 and Another World. Her breakthrough role came with the dual role of reunited identical twins in the 1998 comedy film The Parent Trap. She later appeared in Get A Clue and Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen. It was in 2021, when Lohan announced her engagement to financier Shammas after three years of dating. The next year, a representative confirmed Lohan and Shammas were married after she called him her husband on her Instagram birthday post. In 2023, she gave birth to their son in Dubai, where she has resided since 2014. She was last seen on screen in the 2025 film Freakier Friday directed by Nisha Ganatra.It is the sequel to Freaky Friday and is the fifth film in the Freaky Friday franchise. It stars Jamie Lee Curtis, Lindsay Lohan, Julia Butters, Sophia Hammons, Manny Jacinto, and Mark Harmon. In the film, Anna and Tess Coleman swap bodies with Anna's daughter Harper and stepdaughter Lily, respectively.
Kusha Kapila calls working with Sheeba Chaddha a masterclass on Likhe Jo Khat Tujhe
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 29 (IANS) Actress and content creator Kusha Kapila has praised veteran actress Sheeba Chaddha. She described the experience of working with her in the upcoming project Likhe Jo Khat Tujhe as a masterclass. Ahead of the show's premiere, Kusha shared, Working on Likhe Jo Khat Tujhe has been a meaningful journey and an important milestone as I explore this storytelling format on Instagram. Collaborating with an actor of Sheeba ji's caliber is a masterclass in itself; sharing screen space with someone with her expanse of experience and watching her bring authenticity and emotional depth to every single frame has elevated this project. This series is close to our hearts because it explores how two women, caught in the middle of their own chaos, can become anchors for each other. It's a story about finding your way back to yourself through the most unexpected connections, she added. Kusha is exploring a new way of storytelling with her upcoming Instagram series, Likhe Jo Khat Tujhe. The series is the first Instagram project from her brand Underneat and is produced by Tulsea and Versis. The project, which is set to release soon, explores themes of human connection, healing and self-discovery. A Tulsea Original, the series has been created & written by Namrata Wadhwani and directed by Raashi Priya Nahata. It is produced by Tulsea & Versis Entertainment, executive produced by Moonwalk Motion Pictures. Before Likhe Jo Khat Tujhe, Kusha Kapila had worked on the YouTube short film Vyarth. The film focused on the struggles of typecasting in the entertainment industry through the story of an underrated actress named Bhumi. This experience helped Kusha explore emotional and character-based stories, which she brings to her new Instagram series. The 14-episode Tulsea Original series revolves around an unusual pen-pal relationship between two women dealing with emotional struggles. The story begins when one woman sends a letter to an old friend, but it accidentally reaches the tenant currently living in that house.
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Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 29 (IANS) A legal statement on behalf of Bigg Boss 20 contestant Rhiti Tiwari, daughter of BJP MP Manoj Tiwari, and her mother, Pratima Pandey, has been issued denying claims made by a man identifying himself as her step-father, with a public notice describing the allegations as false, baseless and defamatory. According to the public notice dated September 28, the individual identified as Ekam Bawa, also referred to as Parminder Kumar Bawa and Ekam Bains, has allegedly been publicly claiming that he is the step-father of Rhiti Tiwari and the legally wedded husband of Pratima Pandey. The notice, issued under the instructions of Pratima Pandey and Rhiti Tiwari, categorically denies the claims and states that Ekam Bawa holds no such legal status or relationship. It further alleges that his statements, videos and social media posts concerning Rhiti, her mother and their family are false and defamatory and were made with an alleged intention to harm their reputation. The notice went on to state that serious legal action, civil and criminal, has been initiated against him. It also calls upon media houses, publishers, platforms and channels to immediately remove any content carrying or repeating the alleged claims and to carry the public notice in its place. The notice further asks media organisations to seek documentary proof and independently verify any facts concerning the family through the issuing office before publishing or broadcasting statements made by the individual. The legal notice states that republication of the alleged false and defamatory content may make the publisher liable to appropriate legal action. On September 28, Rhiti's team reacted to alleged ex-stepfather Ekam Bawa's torture claims. Rhiti's team shared a statement on her official Instagram Stories. Calling the claims made by Ekam 'false', they urged the media to verify the facts before reporting anything. They further shared that they have initiated the necessary legal action against Bawa. The statement read, We are disappointed to see false claims made by #EkamBawa against Rhiti Tiwari and her family being carried across various media platforms. Rhiti is currently inside the #BiggBoss20 house and can't respond to these allegations herself (sic). We request the media to please verify facts before amplifying such defamatory claims and give the family a fair chance to be heard. Necessary legal action has been initiated against #EkamBawa in relation to these allegations, the statement concluded.
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 29 (IANS) Actress Raveena Tandon shared a reflective note on life, loss and the importance of cherishing loved ones. Taking to Instagram, the Mohra actress spoke about how some chapters of life eventually come to an end, leaving behind memories and lessons. Some days some chapters close, memories are left behind. Losing loved ones is an eventuality. We have to accept, she wrote. The actress also shared her thoughts on the different struggles people go through in life, saying she prays for those facing battles to overcome them. When I hear stories of different lives and their battles, I pray they overcome victoriously, but everyone has to serve what they came here for, learn, earn your good karma and then leave, she added. Concluding her note on a hopeful message, Raveena urged people to make the most of their time and relationships. Till then live and love like never before. Tandon also shared pictures of herself in an elegant white suit. She struck different poses for the camera. Meanwhile, Raveena Tandon recently appeared on the semi-finale episode of Indias Best Dancer Season 5, where she opened up about the demanding work schedules of actresses in the 1990s. She recalled how she and Karisma Kapoor would juggle multiple film projects and shooting locations in a single day. Reflecting on the hectic pace of work during that era, Raveena said that she and Karisma were among the actresses who would often work for what felt like more than 24 hours a day. Raveena admitted that the hectic routine could become so overwhelming that they sometimes even lost track of the characters they were portraying. Reflecting on the hustle of that era, she shared, 90s mein I think do hi heroines thi jo literally 24 ghante mein 36 ghante kaam karte the. Ek Lolo ji hain aur ek main hoon. Aur 6 different productions ke 6 sets pe alag alag ek din mein hum shooting karte the. Do ghante idhar, dedh ghante udhar, teen ghante idhar toh chaar ghante udhar. Hume pata bhi nahi ki hum kaunse character mein hain. Beyond a point, hum bhool jaate the ki joh bhi bola gaya hai woh karo. Uss samay humko kahan rich spoiled brat', ek hi role tha 6 sets pe. (In the 90s, I think there were only two actresses who literally worked 36 hours in a 24-hour day. One was Lolo ji and the other was me. We would shoot for six different productions on six different sets in a single day. Two hours here, one and a half hours there, three hours at another set and then four hours somewhere else. At times, we didnt even know which character we were playing. After a point, we would forget everything and simply do whatever we were told. Back then, there was no such thing as a rich spoiled bratit was the same role across all six sets.)
Elizabeth Hurley shares joy of hand-picking apples from her neglected orchard
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 29 (IANS) Actress Elizabeth Hurley shared a glimpse of her countryside life as she shared the results of her familys efforts to revive an ancient, neglected orchard, sharing that crates of hand-picked apples were on their way to a local juice presser. Hurley took to Instagram, where she shared a picture of herself dressed in a crimson red T-shirt paired with denims. The actress was seen holding a few apples and standing next to baskets full of freshly picked fruit. Hurley wrote: I have an ancient, neglected orchard which I finally started to work on this summer. It still needs tons of work but heres the results of this years effort, all hand picked by me and my family. Hurley added: Crates on the way to a local juice presser and cant wait to get my juice. Apparently I get x10 bottles per crate #home #country #apple #local. She is best-known film roles are Vanessa Kensington in Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery and as the Devil in Bedazzled. Her television roles include the original series The Royals and Morgan le Fay in Runaways, based on the Marvel Comics series. She portrayed Diana Payne on the fifth season of original series Gossip Girl. Her first role in a big budget film was in Passenger 57. In 1994, Hurley accompanied Hugh Grant to the London premiere of his film Four Weddings and a Funeral. The actress was last seen in the 2024 film Strictly Confidential, a British thriller film written and directed by Damian Hurley in his directorial debut and starring his mother Elizabeth Hurley, Georgia Lock, Lauren McQueen, Freddie Thorp, Genevieve Gaunt, Pear Chiravara, Llyrio Boateng, and Max Parker. In television, her last work was in Breaking Bear, an adult animated dark comedy crime television series created by Julien Nitzberg for Tubi. Featuring the voices of Brendan Fraser, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Annie Murphy, Elizabeth Hurley and Josh Gad, it parodies mobster films and other crime fiction, including the television series Breaking Bad.
Ranbir Kapoor celebrated his birthday on September 28, 2026, with wishes pouring in from family, friends and fans. Among the most personal messages came from his wife Alia Bhatt and mother Neetu Singh, who marked the actors special day with glimpses of their bond. Alia shared a carousel of six photographs on Instagram, captioning it simply, HBD cutie. The first photograph featured Alia and Ranbir sitting together on a patterned armchair in a room filled with plants. Ranbir, dressed in a black tank top, was seen sitting in Alias lap as the two looked at each other. The intimate frame captured a relaxed moment between the couple away from the spotlight. Another photograph showed Ranbir sitting at a restaurant table, dressed in a navy sweater and cap, while Alia appeared in the foreground. A third image appeared to be a vacation or street moment photographed from above, with Ranbir looking up at the camera in a sleeveless grey hoodie, Yankees cap, sunglasses, jeans and boots. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Alia Bhatt (@aliaabhatt) The carousel also included a glimpse of Ranbir as a new father. In the photograph, he was seen sitting on a maroon leather chair while holding daughter Raha as a baby. Alia covered Rahas face with a pink flower sticker, keeping their daughters privacy intact while sharing the family moment. The remaining pictures included a more styled photograph of Alia and Ranbir, with Alia dressed in an ivory embroidered gown and Ranbir in a black suit, along with a close-up selfie of the couple. The final image brought the carousel back to a more casual and personal mood. Neetu Singh shares birthday wish for Ranbir Neetu Singh also marked her sons birthday with a special message. Sharing a picture with Ranbir on her Instagram Story, the veteran actor wrote, Happy happy to you Rana / you are mine and I feel blessed. On the work front, Ranbir Kapoor has a busy line-up ahead. He is set to appear in the first part of Nitesh Tiwari and Namit Malhotras Ramayana, which is scheduled to release in Diwali 2026. The ambitious two-part project also stars Sai Pallavi and Yash, with the second instalment scheduled to arrive in Diwali 2027. Ranbir will also reunite with Alia Bhatt after Brahmastra for Sanjay Leela Bhansalis Love & War. The period drama, which also stars Vicky Kaushal, is scheduled for release on January 21, 2027. Also Read:Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama: Ramayana makers unveil BTS glimpse on actors birthday
Michael Urie marks 20 years of Ugly Betty: Couldnt have asked for a more perfect big break
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 29 (IANS) Actor Michael Urie, who played the much-loved character of Marc St. James in Ugly Betty, marked the shows 20th anniversary with a tribute, calling it his perfect big break. Urie took to Instagram, where he shared a string of images from the sets of Ugly Betty. He went on to share that the best part is he gets to talk about it all so much because people remember the show and still love it. Happy twentieth birthday, Ugly Betty! Two decades ago, the world met Betty Suarez, her beautiful family, and her unlikely coworkers, he wrote as the caption. He added: I couldnt have asked for a more perfect big break - the lifelong friendships and pride I carry with me from this job overwhelm me. The best part is, I get to talk about it all so much because people remember the show and still love it. Thank you to Silvio Horta for bringing us all together. What a time! Ugly Betty, which is a comedy-drama television series, aired from September 2006 to April 2010. The series was developed by Silvio Horta. It is based on the Colombian telenovela Yo soy Betty, la fea. The series follows Betty Suarez, a smart and well-meaning young woman from Queens, New York, who lacks fashion sense but secures a job at a high-end fashion magazine, Mode. As she navigates a glamorous but cutthroat industry, Betty challenges stereotypes and expectations while advancing her career and maintaining close ties to her family. The show stars America Ferrera as Betty, alongside Eric Mabius, Vanessa Williams, Ana Ortiz, Tony Plana, Michael Urie, and Becki Newton. A Hindi adaptation of the show, titled Jassi Jaissi Koi Nahin, was made in India. It stars Mona Singh, Apurva Agnihotri, Rakshanda Khan, Parmeet Sethi and Gaurav Gera among many others. The show follows Jassi, an average-looking girl, lands up a job a leading fashion agency headed by Armaan Suri. Though brilliant, she faces several challenges at her workplace.
Jennifer Aniston offers rare peek into relationship with Jim Curtis
Jennifer Aniston shared a rare glimpse into her relationship with boyfriend Jim Curtis, posting a cozy Sunday snapshot of him playing with her dogs at home. The couple have kept their relationship largely private since going Instagram official in 2025
Shake down middlemen, not common citizens, to finance drought aid: Shiv Sena(UBT) in 'Saamana'
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 29 (IANS) In a sharp critique of Chief Minister Devendra Fadnaviss recent appeal urging citizens to cut back on personal celebrations and donate their savings towards drought relief, the Shiv Sena(UBT) on Tuesday questioned the state administrations intent and priorities. Terming the governments approach picking pennies from empty pockets, the Thackeray camp in an editorial in the party's mouthpiece, 'Samaana', asserted that asking a financially strained public to fund disaster management is both insensitive and inadequate. The editorial drew attention to the escalating agrarian crisis across Maharashtra, noting that four farmers had died by suicide within a span of just two days across Parbhani, Yavatmal, Solapur, and Hingoli districts due to severe drought-induced debt and hardship. It warned that without immediate, direct state assistance, drought-affected areas risk turning into graveyards, placing the entire responsibility for sustaining these communities squarely on the shoulders of the Chief Minister and his administration. Directly challenging CM Fadnavis, the Thackeray camp stated that instead of asking common citizens -- who are already grappling with inflation and economic stress -- to cut down on small family functions like weddings and naming ceremonies, the government should crack down on internal corruption, kickbacks, and contractor commissions. The editorial pointed to alleged financial irregularities in various state infrastructure initiatives, citing the controversial coastal land sales in the Konkan region and heavy fund flows around the Shaktipeeth Expressway. It further claimed that public funds are routinely diverted to favour contractors, urging the Chief Minister to curb these leakages to generate drought relief capital rather than asking the public to scrimp. The state government has become a government of commission-agents and contractors. There is looting everywhere. Inventing unnecessary projects to divert the treasury to contractors and warm one's own pockets -- even if the Chief Minister stops this loot, it will benefit the drought-affected, remarked the Thackeray camp. Taking aim at political rivalries and horse-trading allegations, the editorial called on the ruling alliance to redirect political expenditures towards rural distress. It suggested that funds allegedly set aside for political defection and electioneering be diverted immediately to help affected farmers. Furthermore, the editorial proposed several key measures for the government to generate substantial drought funds. It called upon the government to ensure pending instalments meant for political allies are transferred directly into drought relief funds and mandate substantial contributions from major Mumbai builders, Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA) developers, and senior bureaucrats whose revenues remain high. The editorial urged the state government to request an allocation of Rs 2,000 crore to Rs 4,000 crore from the unutilised balance in the PM CARES Fund to support Maharashtras agricultural sector. The Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena, in conclusion, emphasised that symbolic donations from ministers, such as giving up a single months official salary, amount to empty gestures given the vast resources controlled by ruling politicians. It urged the leadership to demonstrate true courage by shaking down the thriving nexus of corrupt officials, contractors, and political middlemen to secure genuine relief for the states 11 crore citizens.
Alexander Zverevs puppy love! German star posts on Instagram
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Arshdeeps day out with diva Samreen in Japan
Instagramming a recent picture of his sight-seeing trip with partner Samreen Kaur to his 5.9 million followers, he wrote: Konnichiwa shes my diva.
Congress workers: Gaddar Gyanesh painted on CECs Agra residence
The protesters arrived at Kumars residence in the morning in large numbers and raised slogans outside his Vijay Nagar home
The island that is disappearing: India's race to build a reef before the sea wins
Kariyachalli island is implementing restoration efforts to counteract severe coastal erosion and rising sea levels. The initiative includes the installation of artificial reefs and restoration of coral and seagrass ecosystems. Local residents, including saltpan workers, are also involved and benefiting economically from the conservation project. However, ongoing climate change poses challenges for the success of these restoration efforts.
A new biography by Lars Anderson claims Tom Brady's True Love Instagram caption, posted in March 2025 about a month after Gisele Bndchen had a baby with Joaquim Valente, was a subtle message to his ex-wife.
Narayan Seva Sansthan Felicitates Udaipur Mayor Paras Singhvi
Udaipur, September 28: Narayan Seva Sansthan welcomed and felicitated newly elected Udaipur Mayor Paras Singhvi following the municipal elections. The institutes team presented Singhvi with a Mewari turban and bouquet and extended its best wishes. On behalf of President Prashant Agrawal, the team also invited the mayor to visit the institutes newly developed World of ... Read more Narayan Seva Sansthan Felicitates Udaipur Mayor Paras Singhvi
Kusha Kapila, Sheeba Chadha team up for microdrama Likhe Jo Khat Tujhe
Kusha Kapila makes her microdrama debut with Likhe Jo Khat Tujhe, an Instagram series featuring Sheeba Chadha. The 14-episode show follows two women from Mumbai and Lucknow who form an accidental pen-pal bond while navigating heartbreak and grief
BOOX Picco Turns Dead Minutes Into Book Chapters, Not Doomscrolls
Dead minutes are where reading habits die. You mean to open a book in a checkout line or a pickup wait, and five minutes later you are still in the feed. BOOX Picco is a roughly $100 experiment for people who want that habit back: those waits become a chapter instead of another doomscroll. It is not for everyone. If you want a couch-novel device, skip it. If you want a tiny reader that can live next to your phone, keep going. First, what it is. Picco is a standalone e-reader with its own 3.97-inch ePaper screen and its own streamlined OS. It is not a phone accessory display that borrows your phones interface. You read on Picco. The phone is optional travel scaffolding, not the brain of the product. The magnet is convenient, not required. An included magnetic ring case can snap Picco to the back of a smartphone so the two travel as one. Leave the case off and it still works in a pocket or bag. Official pages never claim MagSafe certification or publish a phone model matrix. Do not buy it as an Apple accessory badge. Loading books is the real friction , and you should know it before you click preorder. There is no Google Play Store and no Kindle app. You move files through the BOOX Tiles phone app, booxtiles.com, or a USB-C cable. Official formats include EPUB, MOBI, and AZW* family files once transferred that way. Transferring an AZW file is not Amazon library sync with DRM. Plan on a little setup before the dead-minute ritual works. Size is the other honesty check. At about playing-card size and roughly 58 g (105.5 62 5.5 mm), this panel is built for short chapters in line, not long sofa sessions. Warm/cool front light, touch, and physical page buttons help the habit. They do not make a 3.97-inch screen feel like a full-size Kindle. Skip Picco if your main use is long novels at home. Picco is the first device in BOOX Tiles, on preorder at https://shop.boox.com/products/picco . Pricing starts from $99.99 : Hong Kong warehouse $99.99, US warehouse $109.99. Shipping is expected by November. Storage starts with a 16 GB microSD in the box, expandable up to 2 TB. Connectivity is Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth, and USB-C. I wonder how many buyers will keep reaching for the chapter when Instagram is still one thumb away. If you want a cheap, honest test of that habit, and you accept the load friction and the small screen, this is the clearest BOOX try of the bunch right now. BOOX Picco Turns Dead Minutes Into Book Chapters, Not Doomscrolls , original content from Ubergizmo . Read our Copyrights and terms of use .
J&K Class 12 results improve to 86.36%
Srinagar, Sept 28: The Jammu and Kashmir School Education Department has reported a sharp improvement in board examination results and a decline in school dropout rates, with the Class 12 pass percentage rising from 75.95 per cent in 2024-25 to 86.08 per cent in 2025-26, while the Class 10 pass percentage increased from 79.94 per cent to 86.36 per cent over the same period. The details were presented in a government reply on the department's reformative measures. According to the reply, the department has introduced the School/Cluster Complex system to facilitate better utilisation of manpower and other resources and promote sharing of facilities among schools. The department also highlighted transfer drives and rationalisation of teachers, saying these measures were undertaken to ensure optimum utilisation of available teaching resources. Teacher capacity-building has been identified as one of the major areas of intervention. The government reply states that 78,975 elementary teachers, 21,926 secondary teachers and 40,318 pre-primary/primary teachers have undergone training through programmes including JKSCERT and online training initiatives. The department has also reported fresh recruitment initiatives for lecturers. 594 posts of 10+2 lecturers in 27 disciplines were referred to the J&K Public Service Commission under the direct recruitment quota. The government has further said that 396 schools have been upgraded and developed as exemplary schools under the PM SHRI scheme. Other measures mentioned include the rollout of Holistic Progress Cards, the introduction of the JK Attendance App using geo-facial recognition, and the establishment of the Vidya Samiksha Kendra (VSK) for real-time tracking of academic performance and administrative efficiency. The department also said the JK-ePathshala DTH channel was launched in January 2026, with separate channels planned for individual classes. According to the reply, 3,008 schools are already covered (1,420 CAL Centres and 1,588 ICT labs) equipped with internet facility. An additional 2,388 ICT Labs and 4,597 Smart Classrooms are in the process of establishment to promote digital learning. The government has cited a decline in dropout rates as one of the measurable outcomes of the reforms. At the primary level, the dropout rate for Classes I-V was reported at 1.1 per cent in 2025-26, compared with 1.6 per cent in 2024-25. For Classes VI-VIII, the reported dropout rate declined to 2.8 per cent in 2025-26, from 3.20 per cent in 2024-25. The government has additionally said that J&K's score under the Performance Grading Index (PGI) 2.0 increased from 500.2 to 547.0, with the performance category moving from Akanshi-2 to Akanshi-1. The department also said that Vocational/Skill Education has been introduced or sanctioned in 2,460 High and Higher Secondary Schools. A total of 4,481 Vocational Labs have been established for practical education. The remaining 70 schools shall be projected in the coming PAB under Samagra Shiksha to saturate all 2,530 Government High and Higher Secondary schools in terms of vocational/skill education. Skill Education is being taught from Class 9th to 12th, and at present around 1.54 lakh students are getting vocational education. At present, 15 sector-specific trades covering 19 job roles are being offered in Government High and Secondary schools aligned with the National Skills Qualifications Framework (NSQF) to ensure standardised, competency-based training, the department said. Capacity-building programmes and training workshops are regularly conducted for teachers and Heads of Institutions to ensure effective implementation and quality delivery of vocational education. On the issue of remuneration for cook-cum-helpers in government schools, the department said the cooks-cum-helpers are being paid an honorarium of Rs 1,000 per month under the PM POSHAN schemeRs 900 from the Ministry of Education, Government of India, and Rs 100 by the UT government for a period of 10 months in a calendar year. The proposal for enhancement of honorarium to Cook-cum-Helpers has been taken up with the Ministry of Education, Government of India. About regularisation of their services, it is a policy matter and pertains to the Government of India, the department said.
Serious geopolitical developments create upheaval, desperation & concern in entire Pakistan
FRAGRANCE OF IDEAS Geopolitical developments taking place at a fast pace around the world, and particularly in the region and sphere in which Pakistan is involved, create great concern and desperation in Pakistan. These upheavals for Pakistan are mostly beyond any sort of control or convenient management that could have been ordinarily or even extraordinarily possible in routine matters. Analysts, government and their agencies throughout and the media in Pakistan are in serious and worrisome wild debate and discussion on these upheavals and the sudden developments causing perceivable hurt to its international and regional position. The SCO Summit in Uzbekistan followed by the BRICS Summit in New Delhi over the last two months have been a cause of serious concern and frustration for Pakistan. The tour of two Central Asian nations by PM Narendra Modi, followed by various programmes, diplomatic and political engagements therein, including his recognition by the Uzbek nation, conferring upon him their highest public honour, has also added to the already existing frustration. The uranium supply programme discussion with the Uzbekistan government by the Indian leadership has also been a migraine-giving factor for the think tank in Pakistans establishment. The success of the BRICS summit in New Delhi, in which Russian President Putin and the Chinese President Xi Jinping also participated with great enthusiasm along with the other global leaders, created ripples in the whole socio-political set-up of Pakistan. Moreover, Pakistan's non-inclusion in the summit due to the lack of any invitation further added salt to its injury. The invitation to Iran and serious engagements with them at the Summit was also not taken kindly by it. Ever since the outbreak of the US-Iran-Israel war, the energy crisis and their prices have disturbed the whole world. Every nation has made attempts to cater to its energy demand and is deeply concerned about the supply chain of oil globally. India has been continuously and consistently playing its positive role so far as the oil supply chain and its routes are concerned. It has maintained cordial and warm relationships with the Middle East countries for the good of humanity that includes its own good too. This was visible through the BRICS summit in New Delhi when the President of Iran had cordial bilateral meetings on its sidelines with the Indian side, in which he showed a great bonhomie and also exhibited positive expectations from the Indian leadership in the context of the US-Iran war. The positive overtures of the Indian side in this regard were taken due note of by everyone. India was also successful in brokering a high-level meeting between the UAE and Iran leadership during the BRICS sidelines, which sent shockwaves through Pakistans political leadership and its strategic policy managers. The Indian leadership has taken several important steps to ensure the stability of the oil supply chain through the Middle East despite the ongoing strife there. Besides ensuring crude oil and other energy supplies from Russia (despite US sanctions), Iran and Saudi Arabia, India took tangible steps to ensure its future energy requirements as well. In this connection, it went ahead with some important steps that have far-reaching implications regionally and globally. India and the UAE are taking their long-standing energy partnership to another level. Following India's Prime Minister Narendra Modis visit to the UAE in May this year, Indian Strategic Petroleum Reserves Limited and Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) agreed to explore significantly expanding cooperation in strategic energy storage, including the potential storage of up to 30 million barrels of ADNOC crude oil in Indias Strategic Petroleum Reserves. This is surely significant as it ensures energy freedom to India in the region. The agreement is about expanding strategic storage cooperation and strengthening energy supply security between the two nations. Pakistan analysts and the media have been crying about this proposed cooperation, which also includes ADNOCs participation in storage facilities at Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh (India) and the development of reserve facilities at Chandikhol in Odisha (India), alongside its existing storage presence at Mangalore. They feel surprised that the two sides are also exploring the possibility of storing crude oil at Fujairah in the UAE as part of Indias strategic petroleum reserve framework. Cooperation in LNG and LPG storage is also being explored by the two sides and the analysts in their opinion in Pakistan view it as a major threat to Pakistan in the event of any kind of conflict between India and Pakistan. They term it as 'a big disparity in the energy security scenario in the region that has negative implications for the region, especially Pakistan'. 'For a major oil-importing economy like India, that also exports refined oil to other countries globally, strategic petroleum reserves can provide an important buffer during wars, geopolitical tensions, shipping disruptions or other emergencies that affect global energy supplies'. Indian opinion in this regard says that larger and more diversified reserves can strengthen the countrys ability to respond to unexpected supply shocks. 'This is where diplomacy and security of energy come together, thus strengthening international partnerships today while preparing for the uncertainties of tomorrow'. While the India-UAE partnership shows how long-term energy cooperation can contribute to more resilient supply chains and greater surety about the future, Pakistan views the partnership as a threat to regional and global security. The Yemen Houthi rebels drone and missile attack targeting Saudi Arabia and its energy infrastructure, and particularly the city of Mecca, has created serious doubts about the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement signed in August this year between Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan. It has caused serious doubts about the collective security pact. Saudi Arabia was forced to take help from Israel in regard to the intelligence inputs regarding these and future attacks. The Agreement was put to the test, and it was observed that neither Pakistan nor Turkey could in any way come to the rescue of Saudi Arabia, particularly when the city of Mecca was under attack by the Houthis. The Agreement had said that 'any attack on any one of the signatories to the agreement would be treated as an attack on all of them'. The rebels also declared a naval blockade on the Saudi shipping in the Red Sea and Bab el Mandeb Strait, and there was virtually no response from Pakistan and Turkey in this connection, keeping in view the provisions of the Agreement between the three nations. The United Nations General Assembly meeting in New York in the context of its 81st session during the month of September 2026 brought India into focus once again. The Turkish President Erdogan and Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, besides Pakistan's permanent representative, raised the Kashmir issue in their addresses, which were responded well by the Indian representatives. However, the absence of the Indian Prime Minister, Chinese President and the Russian President from the UNGC session was also commented upon in various ways by the Pakistan analysts, while it was also said that the presence and address of the US President Trump in the UNGC had no major relevance in context of the current geo-political scenario. The support expressed in favour of India by the Ukrainian President Zelenskyy, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, Nepal's Prime Minister Balendra Shah and Bhutan Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay in the UNGC meetings and particularly the support for India's permanent position in the Security Council, was viewed very seriously by the analysts in Pakistan. The reply presented by a number of India's representatives on Kashmir had a great impact on the psyche of Pakistan's thinking minds. This can be further analysed in the context of the following development in which the Indian diplomat Khitij Tyagi serving as Counsellor at Indias Permanent Mission to the United Nations in Geneva, on September 23, 2026, delivered Indias Right of Reply during the 63rd session of the UN Human Rights Council, responding to Pakistans remarks on Jammu & Kashmir. One of the key issues he dwelt upon was the 1990 forced mass exodus of Kashmiri Pandits from the Kashmir Valley. Responding to Pakistans allegations concerning Kashmir, Khitij Tyagi said that Kashmiri Pandits were driven from their homes by the terrorists whom Pakistan had armed, trained and sent across the border. He added that the same terrorists subsequently killed Kashmiris belonging to different faiths. He also referred to reports of civilian deaths, arrests and shortages of food and medicine in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, and made it a point to convey that Pakistan ought to focus on development rather than territorial claims and the export of terrorism to the world and particularly to India. Ambassador Parvathineni Harish of India strongly rejected the Pakistan claims and said that Pakistan is habitually misusing the UN platforms for divisive political agendas and reiterated that the Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh are inalienable and internal part of India. Additionally, PM Sharief, in his address, raked up the issue of the Indus Water Treaty (IWT) at the UN again. However, the External Affairs Ministry of India, under the leadership of Dr S.Jay Shankar, External Affairs Minister, who was also at the UN, already issued a befitting reply from Bishkek in this context. India made its stand known to the world on the IWT issue. The statement said that the Hague-based International Tribunal ruling that 'Indias decision to suspend the Indus Waters Treaty was not legally permissible and that the 1960 pact remains fully in force' was not in any way acceptable to India. India rejected the ruling, saying the tribunal had no jurisdiction to pronounce on its sovereign decisions. India rejected the award and also the interim measures order, reiterating that it does not recognise the Court of Arbitration and has never participated in its proceedings. (The author is a senior BJP & KP leader, Human Rights Defender and a columnist and can be reached at: ashwanikc2012@gmail.com )
SpaceX's Starship rocket reaches orbit for 1st time despite failure of an engine
SpaceX ( SPCX ) put Starship into Earth orbit for the first time on Monday and deployed all 26 Starlink V3 satellites on board, despite an engine going out during ascent, a SpaceX representative said during the company's live broadcast. Payload deploy complete. All 26 @Starlink V3 satellites are in orbit, SpaceX posted on X at 9:54 a.m. ET, about half an hour after the ship began releasing them. Ship 41 lost one of its six Raptor engines during ascent but finished its ascent burn and coasted on what SpaceX called a passively safe suborbital trajectory while engineers checked the ship's systems. At 9:11 a.m. ET, the company gave the Go for orbit! call. SpaceX stock fell 2.2% on Monday, falling in sympathy with the broader tech trade. Starship then fired a single Raptor engine for its orbital insertion burn. SpaceX said the burn put the ship in orbit of Earth for the first time. The company had said it was targeting an orbit of about 275 kilometers. Super Heavy Booster 21 successfully separated from Starship and splashed down in the Gulf of Mexico. Every previous Starship flight stopped short of orbit, flying suborbital paths that ended in splashdowns or, on several tests, the loss of the vehicle. Starship's payload included 26 Starlink V3 satellites, built to fly on Starship because they are too large for Falcon 9, which is SpaceX's workhorse rocket. SpaceX has said each V3 satellite will carry more than 1 terabit per second of downlink capacity, well above the V2 Mini satellites now in service. Starship releases them in sequence through a door in the side of the ship. Starship has begun deploying its payload of 26 @Starlink V3 satellites. This deployment sequence will take ~30 minutes pic.twitter.com/ycIdAx5Lbe SpaceX (@SpaceX) September 28, 2026 Monday's deployment marks the first time Starship has delivered an operational payload to orbit. Starlink is SpaceX's largest business, and a working Starship is central to how the company plans to expand the network's capacity and reduce the cost of launching each satellite into orbit. Monday's flight also comes as SpaceX is now a public company, putting the rocket program under investor scrutiny. Shortly before launch, SpaceX posted that it is building the infrastructure of the future, from supercomputers to Terafab to Gigasat to a new Starbase in Louisiana. Recently, SpaceX's AI compute business has helped push the stock higher, after it dipped below $100 shortly after its IPO. Pras Subramanian is Lead Transportation Reporter for Yahoo Finance. You can follow him on X and on Instagram . Click here for the latest technology news that will impact the stock market . Read the latest financial and business news from Yahoo Finance This article originally appeared on Yahoo Finance at https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/article/spacex-starship-test-reaches-earth-orbit-26-starlink-satellites-deployed-141955092.html
Sylvester Stallone raves about his future son-in-law
Digital Desk | Los Angeles, Sep 29 (IANS) Hollywood actor Sylvester Stallone is looking forward to being a father-in-law. The 80-year-old actor has raved about his soon-to-be son-in-law, Michael Sheehan, who is engaged to his eldest daughter, Sophia Stallone. He recently appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. She did get engra**, Sylvester fumbled before saying, Its hard for me to say it because, like, its time to have a, you know, new life of her own. But she found a great man, great fiance, Michael. The show host Jimmy Fallon pointed out that it must be tough and intimidating for people to date Sylvesters daughters. Responding to the same, the actor said, Yeah, a little bit. Fortunately for Sheehan, Sylvester likes him very, very much. He told Fallon, I think hes a stand-up guy, great, good-looking, got everything going. Another man pursuing a daughter of Sylvesters friend, however, wasnt so lucky. He further mentioned, I remember once, there was a very famous man. He did not like the guy his daughter was dating. Said, Could you do something? So I went home, got my Rambo outfit, headband, fake blood, knife, full-on bandolero. So he knocks at the door, and hes like this little comedian-type guy, got the hat on sideways. And I go, What do you want? He goes, If you touch her, its like touching me, and I will cut you from here to here (motions from top of head to midsection). Like, that was it. He never came back. Sylvester shares his three daughters, Sophia, 30, Sistine, 28, and Scarlet, 24, with wife Jennifer Flavin, and son Seargeoh, 47, with ex-wife Sasha Czack. The former couples son Sage died in 2012 at the age of 36. Sophia and Sheehan announced their engagement in a joint post on Instagram.
Locals symbolically open Bengaluru Metro Pink Line, demand early launch
The protest came as the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Ltd. missed its September-end target for opening the 7.5-km elevated stretch between Kalena Agrahara and Tavarekere
Nvidia unveils record $150 billion stock buyback plan
The valuation on Nvidia ( NVDA ) is too appetizing for CEO Jensen Huang to ignore any longer. The king of AI chips revealed a stunning new $150 billion stock buyback plan on Monday the largest share repurchase authorization increase in history. It brings the company's total buyback authorization to $235 billion. NVIDIA's growth is being driven by a once-in-a-generation platform shift to AI and accelerated computing, Huang said in a statement. Our cash generation gives us the capacity to invest in the technologies that advance this transformation and return capital to shareholders. This authorization reflects our confidence in the long-term opportunity ahead. Read more: Nvidia launches AI safety platform after Jensen Huang calls Anthropic, OpenAI warnings 'odd' Huang likely sees a great moment to buy back Nvidia shares on the cheap, ahead of further acceleration in AI development. Nvidia's forward price-to-earnings (P/E) multiple has declined steadily since August 2024, when artificial intelligence began to take hold, unleashing a boom in the company's stock price and earnings growth. The decline has only accelerated this year despite a series of strong quarters. The forward P/E ratio for Nvidia currently stands at 24 times, not too far removed from the S&P 500's ( ^GSPC ) 20-times multiple, despite the company being one of the fastest-growing companies in corporate America. Huang sees the disconnect. Brian Sozzi is Yahoo Finance's Executive Editor, host of the Sozzi Unleashed morning show, the ' Power Players With Brian Sozzi' podcast and a member of Yahoo Finance's editorial leadership team. Follow Sozzi on X @BrianSozzi , Instagram , and LinkedIn . Tips on stories? Email brian.sozzi@yahoofinance.com. Click here for in-depth analysis of the latest stock market news and events moving stock prices Read the latest financial and business news from Yahoo Finance This article originally appeared on Yahoo Finance at https://finance.yahoo.com/technology/article/nvidia-announces-jaw-dropping-150-billion-stock-buyback-largest-single-authorization-in-history-121342628.html
After experiencing losses and accruing debt of Rs 18 lakh, Delhi Se, a small Chembur chole bhature store, was on the verge of closing. After comedian Abhishek Upmanyu popularised it on Instagram, its fortunes turned around. The faltering restaurant was transformed when Anushka Sharma bought their chole bhature for Virat Kohli as a result of the tip.
65-Year-Old Wins Third World Powerlifting Title In Less Than Three Years
The organisation shared details on Instagram, revealing that over 450 competitors participated from 16 different countries in the six-day event.
Two Congress leaders held for defacing wall of CEC's Agra home
Police are also searching for other Congress leaders allegedly involved in the protest
Samagra Shiksha Telangana Slates Online Exams for Coordinator Posts on Oct 5 and 6
Applicants can download their hall tickets from the official website.
A woman on Instagram has shared how she says her salary grew from Rs 5 lakh per annum as a fresher to nearly six times that amount in five years. She attributed the increase to switching companies and negotiating higher pay, saying her first move doubled her salary while subsequent switches brought 30% to 50% hikes. Her career advice has since gained attention on social media.
Prayagraj farmers to receive PM Kisan funds ahead of Diwali
From amla to Malwa Peda, Prayagraj div flavours clock big sales at UPITS
Sunita Ahuja re-shares Divya Khosla's strong message to Govinda
Divya Khosla Kumar backed Sunita Ahuja on Instagram, slamming Govinda over his alleged affair with co-star Komal Rani. Sunita later reshared Divya's note, which strongly criticised the actor for accusing his wife of being a 'murderer' and called the move spineless.
Veer Pahariya is adding to the buzz around his upcoming film Prem Keetanu with a fun social media moment featuring Varun Dhawan. The actors recently came together for a dance video to the films track Ishq Ka Ghulam, with Varuns pet dog Joey also making a special appearance. The video, shared by Veer on social media, shows the two actors grooving to the peppy number and matching steps. Their playful camaraderie is at the centre of the clip, while Joeys unexpected appearance adds another light-hearted element to the video. Veer captioned the post, Teen Bhai, Teeno Tabaahi, accompanied by emojis. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Veer Pahariya (@veerpahariya) The video comes just days ahead of the theatrical release of Prem Keetanu, which is scheduled to arrive in cinemas on October 2, 2026. The film marks Veers first romantic leading role and pairs him with debutante Aafiya Sayed. The actor has been sharing glimpses of the project as the makers prepare for its release. Directed by Apoorv Singh Karki, known for Sirf Ek Bandaa Kaafi Hai, Prem Keetanu is an official Hindi adaptation of the Malayalam film Premalu. Written as a romantic comedy-drama, the film follows Vishal, played by Veer, a carefree backbencher navigating college aspirations, friendships and the complications of young love. The story unfolds against the backdrops of Uttar Pradesh and Delhi-NCR. The film also features Aparshakti Khurana in a pivotal comedic role, alongside Rakesh Bedi and Nikhil Vijay. Produced by Gaurav Verma under Avanika Films, Prem Keetanu is co-presented with Phars Film and in association with Bhavana Studios. With its release coinciding with Gandhi Jayanti, the film is set to bring its coming-of-age romance to theatres this October. Meanwhile, Veers latest dance video with Varun has offered fans a glimpse of the lighter side of the actors promotional activities, with Joey adding an unexpected furry guest to the celebrations. Also Read: Veer Pahariya and Aparshakti Khurana lock horns over love in Prem Keetanu trailer, out now
2 held in Agra for keeping Bokaro woman under digital arrest, looting Rs 4.5 lakh
You can turn your Instagram Reel into your phone ringtone! Here's the easiest way!
You can now set your favorite Instagram Reel sound as your phone ringtone. Learn the easy way to set your Reel as your ringtone for Android and iPhone users.(How to make Instagram Reels your phone ringtone)These days, many songs, dialogues, and audios go viral on Instagram Reels and othe...
Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Sep 28 (IANS) The statement of accused-turned-approver Pradosh Rao in the Renukaswamy murder case was recorded for nearly three hours before a court in Bengaluru on Monday, with the proceedings being held in-camera. The court adjourned the matter to Tuesday for continuation of his statement. Pradosh, who was initially accused number 14 in the case, was brought before the City Civil and Sessions Court amid tight security. After the proceedings, he was taken back to Parappana Agrahara Central Prison under police escort. Jailed actor Darshan and his partner Pavithra Gowda also participated in the proceedings through video conference from Bengaluru Central Prison. As Pradosh's statement was lengthy and had to be signed by him, the court adjourned the proceedings to Tuesday following a request by Special Public Prosecutor (SPP) Prasannakumar. Pradosh is recording his statement after being permitted to turn approver in the case. During the proceedings, he is expected to provide details concerning the events surrounding the alleged assault and murder of Renukaswamy, as well as his interactions with the other accused. Meanwhile, senior advocate Hashmat Pasha, appearing for actor Darshan, has filed a Special Leave Petition (SLP) before the Supreme Court challenging Pradosh being made an approver and seeking a stay on the proceedings concerning his statement. Pasha said Darshan's legal team had earlier approached the trial court challenging Pradosh's status as an approver. We had approached the trial court challenging Pradosh being made an approver. However, as the trial court did not accept our plea, we have filed an SLP before the Supreme Court, he added. The recording of Pradosh's statement is expected to continue on Tuesday and is likely to be completed after the remaining portions are recorded. The police had made elaborate security arrangements in and around the court premises in view of alleged threats to Pradosh from Darshan's fans. The Central Deputy Commissioner of Police Zone Akshay M Hakay had deputed one Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP), three police Inspectors, eight Sub-Inspectors and more than 40 police personnel for his security. Pradosh, who is currently lodged at Bengaluru Central Prison, will be brought to the court on Tuesday under the escort of Kamakshipalya police, which registered and investigated the murder case, along with prison authorities. Darshan's counsel had challenged the decision before the Karnataka High Court, but the petition was not entertained. As an approver, Pradosh is expected to give his account of the alleged murder and the events surrounding the death of Renukaswamy. His statement is likely to be recorded in detail by the trial court. The Renukaswamy murder case concerns the alleged killing of 35-year-old Renukaswamy, a fan of Kannada actor Darshan, in Bengaluru in June 2024. According to the prosecution, Renukaswamy was allegedly abducted, assaulted and killed, with his body later being found in the Kamakshipalya area. Actor Darshan and several others were arrested in connection with the case and are facing trial. The prosecution has alleged that Renukaswamy was targeted after he sent some vulgar messages to Darshan's partner, Pavithra Gowda. The court on Monday dismissed a memo petition filed by actor Darshan seeking to postpone the recording of Pradosh's statement as an approver. The plea was filed seeking a two-day postponement, with Darshan's counsel saying that they intended to approach the Supreme Court against the Karnataka High Court's decision dismissing Darshan's petition challenging Pradosh's status as an approver.
Vedang Raina turns denim icon for Jack & Jones Autumn-Winter 2026 campaign
Vedang Raina has added a new fashion collaboration to his growing portfolio. The Jigra actor has been named the face of Jack & Jones autumn-winter 2026 denim campaign, fronting the European menswear brands latest denim-focused collection. Known for his work in films including The Archies and Jigra, Raina now features in the brands latest campaign, which focuses on denim as a key part of the modern mens wardrobe. According to Jack & Jones, the actors personal style, creative energy and connection with the younger generation aligned with the direction of its autumn-winter campaign. Raina has also shared a glimpse of the collaboration on social media. The actor posted a video from the campaign, showcasing the latest denim looks while bringing his own contemporary styling to the visual presentation. The campaign places denim at the centre of the wardrobe, with Raina serving as its face for the new season. Speaking about the collaboration, actor Vedang Raina said, Denim has always been the anchor of my wardrobe. Its what I reach for whether Im traveling, on set, or catching up with friends. Teaming up with JACK&JONES felt instinctive because their dedication to the craft is evident in every fit and wash. This collection is truly built for the move; it lets you feel completely comfortable in your own skin, stay true to who you are, and take on every day with absolute ease. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Vedang Raina (@vedangraina) The campaign adds to Rainas presence in the fashion space as he continues to build his profile on and off screen. Following his debut in The Archies and his performance in Jigra, the actor has several projects lined up. Raina is set to headline an untitled romantic comedy-thriller directed by Jagdeep Sidhu for Maddock Films. He has also confirmed that he has completed another feature that is slated for release in early 2027. In addition, the actor is set to reunite with Sharvari for an upcoming romantic drama directed by Imtiaz Ali, which is scheduled to begin filming in late 2026. With his film slate continuing to take shape, Rainas latest Jack & Jones association marks another step in his growing presence as a young actor with a distinct contemporary style. Also Read: Vedang Raina named Indian brand ambassador for Tommy Hilfiger watches Fall Winter 2026 campaign: Its an incredible opportunity
Rajkummar Rao remembers 26/11 as Prahaar: The Untold Story of Ujjwal Nikam trailer drops tomorrow
Certain dates remain etched in collective memory, and 26/11 is one such date for India. Rajkummar Rao, who portrays public prosecutor Ujjwal Nikam in Prahaar: The Untold Story of Ujjwal Nikam, recently reflected on the significance of the date in a special video released ahead of the films trailer launch. In the video, Rao speaks about how some dates become permanently associated with moments that leave a lasting impact. Referring to 26/11, the actor acknowledges its place in the memory of Indians as the date associated with the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks. The actor plays Ujjwal Nikam in Prahaar, a film based on true events. Nikam served as the Special Public Prosecutor in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks case and led the prosecution during the trial of terrorist Ajmal Kasab. The film focuses on this chapter of Nikams life and brings his work on the high-profile case to the big screen. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Maddock Films (@maddockfilms) With the trailer scheduled to release tomorrow, the makers are set to offer audiences their first extended glimpse into the film and Raos portrayal of the public prosecutor. The project explores the events surrounding the case while focusing on the role played by Nikam during the legal proceedings. Directed by Avinash Arun, Prahaar: The Untold Story of Ujjwal Nikam is produced by Dinesh Vijan under the banner of Maddock Films. The film features an ensemble cast that includes Wamiqa Gabbi, Jaideep Ahlawat, Sikandar Kher and Tarun Sharma alongside Rajkummar Rao. The upcoming film is slated to arrive in cinemas on October 16, 2026. With the trailer arriving tomorrow, the makers are now set to introduce audiences to the world of Prahaar and its portrayal of a significant chapter connected to the 26/11 case. Also Read : Ganesh Chaturthi 2026: Ananya Panday, Sharvari, Suniel Shetty and other Bollywood stars share glimpses of their celebrations
The Yash Chopra Foundation (YCF), the philanthropic arm of Yash Raj Films, has expanded its Scholarship Program this year, selecting 11 students, including the first-ever scholars pursuing Robotics and technology-led courses. The Foundation continues to take forward the vision of legendary filmmaker Yash Chopra by giving back to the industry that has given abundant love to YRF for over 50 years. Through the YCF Scholarship Program, the Foundation supports the children of registered Hindi film industry and FWICE union members in pursuing higher education, offering financial assistance of up to Rs. 5 lakhs per student. While the program has traditionally backed students in media, film and creative disciplines, this year it extends to a wider range of professional and technical courses, including Robotics & Artificial Intelligence, Engineering, IT, Management, Law and Medical studies. The move reflects the evolving landscape of the film and creative industries and the growing role of technology in shaping its future. The 11 students were chosen after a merit- and need-based screening process from over 300 registered applicants. They will receive financial assistance towards their course fees for the 2026-27 academic year. Among the technology-led picks, Nidhi Subhashchandra Yadav is pursuing a B.Sc. in Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Systems at Thakur College, while Aryan Singh is studying B.Tech in CSE (AI & ML) at Thakur Shyamnarayan College of Engineering. Valencia Rojiyar Madhura has enrolled for a B.Tech in Computer Science & Engineering (Cyber Security) at NMIMS College of Engineering, and Uzma Sarfaraz Khan is doing an M.Sc. in IT at Vivek College of Commerce. Prathamesh Pradip Karanjolkar is pursuing an MCA at TIMSCDR (Thakur Institute of Management Studies, Career Development & Research). The engineering cohort also includes Jaid Kalim, who is studying B.Tech in Electronics and Computer Science at Fr. Conceicao Rodrigues College of Engineering, Bandra; Pranjal Pramod Kapure, who is pursuing B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering at the Indian Institute of Technology, Bhilai; and Sachin Vishwakarma, who is enrolled for a B.Tech at K. J. Somaiya Institute of Technology, Mumbai. In commerce and media, Asma Choudhary is pursuing a PG in M.Com (Banking and Finance) at NM College, and Rudra Mangesh Damle is doing a B.Com in Financial Markets at Pillai College of Arts, Commerce & Science, New Panvel. Jay Siddeshwar Jangam is studying Mass Communication & Journalism at CVM University, Gujarat. View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Yash Chopra Foundation (@yashchoprafoundation) Speaking about the initiative, Akshaye Widhani, CEO, Yash Raj Films, shared, The Hindi film industry has always been built on the contribution of people working across every level of the ecosystem, and the YCF Scholarship Program is our way of extending that support to the next generation of their families. What is particularly meaningful this year is seeing that support evolve with the aspirations of the students themselves. From media and management to Robotics, Artificial Intelligence, engineering and medicine, the 11 scholars represent a much wider spectrum of possibilities than when we first started this program. As the industry changes, it is important that the opportunities we create for its families evolve with it too. We are happy to play a small part in helping these students access the education and careers they aspire to. Through this initiative, YCF continues to support the children of the industry's behind-the-scenes workforce, including technicians, light men, spot boys and other daily wage workers who are an integral part of Hindi cinema, helping turn their academic aspirations into opportunities for a brighter future. Also Read: REVEALED: More than 40 years before Shah Rukh Khan created history with Pathaan, Yash Chopra had planned Pathan; was shelved due to the Afghan-Russia conflict
Sohum Shah recently received a special gift from a fan inspired by the world of Tumbbad. The actor-producer shared a video of a handmade statue of the Goddess featured in the folklore fantasy, while also leaving fans with a question about a special detail hidden within the creation. Tumbbad, which developed a cult following after its original theatrical release, found a renewed audience following its 2024 re-release. The films return to cinemas brought it back into the spotlight, with the renewed interest also contributing to anticipation around its sequel, Tumbbad 2. Amid the interest surrounding the next chapter of the franchise, a fan gifted Sohum a handcrafted statue of the Goddess from Tumbbad. The character holds significance within the films folklore-driven narrative, making the personalised gesture particularly notable for the actor. Sohum subsequently took to social media to share a video featuring the handmade statue. Rather than simply showcasing the gift, however, the actor turned the moment into a guessing game for his followers. He asked fans to identify a special detail that he claimed was hidden in the statue. Sharing the video, he wrote, Aapne #Tumbbad ko pyaar diya, return gift toh banta hai. Ab batao, iss murti Mein kya khaas chupa. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sohum Shah (@shah_sohum) The post has also added an element of curiosity for fans who continue to follow developments around Tumbbad 2. The sequel is currently being developed as the next instalment in the Tumbbad universe, with Sohum Shah spearheading the project under his banner Sohum Shah Films in collaboration with Pen Studios. Tumbbad 2 is directed by Adesh Prasad, who is set to helm the next chapter of the story. Pen Studios, headed by Dr. Jayantilal Gada, has joined the project as a collaborator. While details about the sequels story remain under wraps, the makers are expected to expand the folklore-driven world established in the first film. Tumbbad 2 is scheduled to release theatrically on December 3, 2027. Also Read: Sohum Shahs Tumbbad gets themed Ganesh pandals across cities in India, watch videos
Telangana: Khairatabad Assembly seat declared vacant after Nagenders disqualification
Digital Desk | Hyderabad, Sep 28 (IANS) The Khairatabad Assembly seat has been officially declared vacant following the disqualification of Danam Nagender as a member of the Telangana Legislative Assembly. The Legislative Assembly issued a gazette notification stating that Nagender stood disqualified with effect from April 23, 2024, under Paragraph 2(1)(a) of the Tenth Schedule read with Article 191(2) of the Constitution. Consequently, the seat stands vacant. Rendla Thirupathi, Secretary to the Legislature, issued the notification dated September 26 in pursuance of the Telangana High Court judgment delivered on September 18. Nagender was elected from Khairatabad in the 2023 Assembly elections as a Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) candidate. He later switched loyalties to the ruling Congress and contested the Lok Sabha elections from Secunderabad constituency on a Congress ticket. Assembly Speaker Gaddam Prasad Kumar had dismissed petitions filed by BRS MLAs and a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA seeking Nagenders disqualification. The petitioners challenged the Speakers decision in the High Court. On September 18, a Division Bench of Chief Justice Aparesh Kumar Singh and Justice G.M. Mohiuddin held that Nagender stood disqualified under Paragraph 2(1)(a) of the Tenth Schedule read with Article 191(2) of the Constitution, after contesting the 2024 Lok Sabha elections as a Congress candidate despite being elected as a BRS MLA. The High Court declared the Khairatabad seat vacant. It directed that a copy of its order be communicated to the Secretary of the Telangana Legislative Assembly and the Election Commission of India. The judgment came on petitions filed by BJP Legislature Party leader Alleti Maheshwar Reddy and BRS MLA Padi Kaushik Reddy, challenging the Speakers March 11, 2026 decision dismissing the disqualification petitions. The High Court recorded that Nagender was elected as a BRS MLA in December 2023 and subsequently filed his nomination on April 23, 2024, as a Congress candidate for Secunderabad, where he campaigned against the BRS nominee. Nagender approached the Supreme Court challenging the High Court order, but the apex court dismissed his petition, finding no ground to interfere. Meanwhile, Nagender said he was confident he would win the Khairatabad by-election. He told the media that the bypoll result would shock his political opponents. He also said the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) would have no impact on the constituency.
Biting Gold Medal Is A Next-level Feeling: Cricketer Deepti Sharma Reflects On Asian Games Glory
Cricketer Deepti Sharma: Describing the act of biting her gold medal on the podium as a next-level feeling, Indias off-spin bowling all-rounder Deepti Sharma said there was an overwhelming sense of pride in winning the yellow metal in the womens T20 event at the Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya. Deepti was a member of the Harmanpreet Kaur-led side that defended their gold medal with a thumping 147-run win over Sri Lanka at the Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin. I can't even express the feeling of winning the gold medal because we haven't had that much of a habit of getting it yet, just like how we have been winning trophies. But it felt really good on the podium with the national anthem, and when everyone was lined up with the team, it felt really good. When our flag was there, it was an amazing feeling. The feeling of a gold medal is always different, and when you wear it and even bite it for a bit, I can tell you, it's a very different level of feeling because we've only had the trophies so far, but it's a next level feeling, Deepti said to broadcasters Star Sports on the WPL 2027 retention deadline show on Monday. Turning her focus to WPL 2027, where UP Warriorz (UPW) retained her, the Agra-born Deepti highlighted the emotional grounding that comes with playing for the franchise in the five-team competition. Deepti was acquired by the franchise for Rs 3.2 crore at the mega auction held in New Delhi in November 2025. As a player, I always think about how I can stay neutral, and this is the thing that keeps me moving forward. How can I do better? So, I think it's a good opportunity because, obviously, I belong to UP, from Agra, and playing for the UP team, I feel that connection is on a different level. When the family comes to see WPL, it's even more fun. It feels like we're at home, she said. In the WPL 2026 season, Deepti wasnt at her best - making 131 runs with the bat and picking up seven wickets. The finishers are those who finish the game at the end, and as a finisher, I've been given the role that I've been given in matches from the start. As a player, I always think about how I can stay neutral, and this is the thing that keeps me moving forward. How can I do better? So, I think it's a good opportunity because, obviously, I belong to UP, from Agra, and playing for the UP team, I feel that connection is on a different level. When the family comes to see WPL, it's even more fun. It feels like we're at home, she said. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
Why is Mammootty facing backlash over a tilak? Here
Highlights Mammootty faced criticism online after a video showed him receiving a tilak during his visit to Gujarat The actor was in the state to receive his National Film Award for Bramayugam A social media user questioned Mammootty for accepting the traditional gesture The incident sparked a wider debate about religion, culture and public gestures Mammootty has faced backlash on social media after a video from his recent visit to Gujarat showed him receiving a tilak during a traditional welcome. The Malayalam superstar had travelled to the state to receive his National Film Award for Best Actor for his performance in Bramayugam . During the welcome, a tilak was applied to his forehead, with the moment later drawing criticism from some social media users. Why is Mammootty being criticised over the tilak? The video shows Mammootty being welcomed in Gujarat before attending the National Film Awards ceremony. As part of the traditional welcome, he was presented with a bouquet and had a tilak applied to his forehead. The gesture itself was part of the welcome ceremony, but one social media user questioned Mammootty for accepting it. The criticism focused on the actor's religious identity and whether he should have participated in the ritual. The comments quickly drew attention online, with others defending Mammootty's decision to accept the welcome as a cultural gesture rather than viewing it solely through a religious lens. What happened during Mammoottys Gujarat visit? Mammootty travelled to Gujarat to receive his fourth National Film Award for Best Actor. He was honoured for his performance in Bramayugam , the Malayalam period horror film directed by Rahul Sadasivan. The actor has received widespread recognition for the performance, which saw him play the mysterious character Kodumon Potti. His latest win added another National Award to a career spanning more than four decades. The controversy surrounding the tilak came from footage of Mammootty's welcome in Gujarat and was separate from the award itself. Why has the video sparked a wider debate? The incident has prompted discussion around the difference between religious practices and cultural traditions, particularly when public figures are involved. For Mammootty, the moment took place during an official visit connected to one of the biggest honours in Indian cinema. The online reaction has instead shifted attention towards the meaning attached to a simple traditional welcome gesture. The debate also reflects how moments involving religion and celebrities can quickly become contentious on social media, even when the original context is ceremonial or cultural. See on Instagram
Enrique Iglesias celebrates 25 years of Hero song with music video
Enrique Iglesias iconic romantic track Hero has completed 25 years, with the singer marking the milestone by sharing its music video on Instagram. Released in 2001 as part of his second English-language album Escape, the song has sold more than eight million copies worldwide
Sushant Singh Rajput case takes fresh turn as sister claims
Highlights Shweta Singh Kirti has made fresh claims about Sushant Singh Rajputs post-mortem She claims she was recently told that a stun gun was used on the actor Shweta also alleged that Sushants leg was broken and his eyes were hurt Her claims contrast with findings previously reported from the 2020 post-mortem She said the fight for justice should come from love and not revenge Shweta Singh Kirti has made fresh claims about the death of her brother, actor Sushant Singh Rajput , more than six years after his death. In a video shared after a meditation retreat in Atlanta, she spoke about information she says she recently received from the person who conducted his post-mortem. Her comments have drawn attention because they differ from the findings reported in the 2020 post-mortem, which stated that there were no external injuries or signs of struggle. What did Shweta Singh Kirti say about Sushant Singh Rajputs post-mortem? Shweta claimed that the person who conducted Sushant s post-mortem told her that a stun gun had been used on the actor, pointing towards his neck. She also alleged that his leg was broken, his eyes were hurt and that a lot of force had been used. These are claims made by Shweta based on what she says she was told. No new post-mortem document confirming the allegations was presented in the video, and the claims have not been independently verified. What did Sushant Singh Rajputs 2020 post-mortem report say? The claims have renewed attention on what was reported in Sushants original post-mortem. In June 2020, India Today reported that his final post-mortem listed asphyxia due to hanging as the cause of death and found no struggle marks or external injuries on his body. See on Instagram The report also stated that his nails were clean and that there was no foul play. A later viscera report was also reported to have ruled out foul play and found no poison. Why is Shweta Singh Kirti talking about justice again? Shweta's comments were not only about the allegations. She also spoke about forgiveness and said she did not want hatred, revenge or resentment to consume her. She stressed that this did not mean she was asking people to stop seeking justice for Sushant. Instead, she said the fight for justice should come from the space of love and not revenge. Sushant Singh Rajput was found dead at his Bandra apartment on June 14, 2020. He was 34.
Ranbir Kapoor celebrates his 44th birthday with paparazzi outside his house
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 28 (IANS) Actor Ranbir Kapoor celebrated his 44th birthday with paparazzi outside his Mumbai house on Monday. Posing in a long grey full-sleeve shirt, paired with complementary pants, the 'Barfi' actor also wore stylish Wayfarer sunglasses as he stepped out for his birthday appearance. Ranbir cut the cake shaped as the number '44', after which he even posed for some photographs. After cutting three cakes, the 'Animal' actor thanked the paparazzi with folded hands. Before this, Ranbir enjoyed a lovely birthday dinner with his 'Love & War' team, including director Sanjay Leela Bhansali and co-stars Alia Bhatt and Vicky Kaushal. They all came together for a grand birthday dinner, a picture from which was posted by the production banner, Bhansali Productions, on their official Instagram handle, along with the caption, Today, theres only Love, no War! Happy birthday Ranbir! Sanjay Leela Bhansalis Love & War on 21st January 2027. Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Ranbir, Alia, and Vicky were seen flaunting their smiles for the camera in the lovely group photo. Talking about 'Love & War', Ranbir's first look poster from the forthcoming love triangle was released on September 24. He was seen in a rugged look, with a blood-stained sleeve and a bullet mark on his shirt in the pictures captioned, Woh rutba, woh raub, woh junoon!Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Love & War on 21st January 2027 See you at the movies! #LoveAndWar @saregama_official #RanbirKapoor @vickykaushal09 @aliaabhatt. 'Love & War' is slated for a theatrical release on 21st January 2027. Meanwhile, Ranbir's mother and veteran actress, Neetu Kapoor, said that she is 'blessed' to have a son like him in her life. Neetu took to her Instagram Stories section and shared a selfie of the mother and son duo. Happy happy to you Rana you are mine and I feel blessed, she wished her son.
Festive shopping habits among Gen Z consumers reflect a mix of traditional and modern approaches. They explore social media platforms like Instagram and Pinterest for trends and product recommendations. Many prefer upcycling and personalizing outfits using family heirlooms or combining designer styles with affordable dupes. Online shopping helps them compare prices while seeking reviews for informed decisions. This generation values unique, sustainable fashion choices that resonate with their cultural heritage.
Shahid Kapoor is set to return to the IIFA stage with a performance at the 27th edition of the IIFA Weekend & Awards, scheduled to take place at Etihad Arena on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, on January 22 and 23, 2027. The actor is among the performers announced for the upcoming edition, which will bring together several names from Indian cinema for a two-day celebration. Opening up about his return to the IIFA stage, Shahid said the awards have been an important part of his career over the years. IIFA has been a special part of my journey over the years as an actor, a host and a performer. Some of my most memorable moments have happened on that stage, and theres always an incredible energy when audiences from around the world come together to celebrate Indian cinema, he said. Shahid also spoke about returning to Abu Dhabi for the upcoming edition. Im really excited to return to Yas Island for the 27th Edition of the IIFA Awards. Abu Dhabi has become a fantastic home for IIFA, and Im looking forward to being back on that stage, the actor added. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Shahid Kapoor (@shahidkapoor) The actor is expected to bring a mix of music and dance to the IIFA 2027 celebrations. I cant wait to bring the energy, music and madness back to IIFA and make this edition one to remember, Shahid said. IIFA 2027 will mark the fourth showcase of the awards weekend in Abu Dhabi. The event is being held in partnership with the Department of Culture and Tourism Abu Dhabi and Miral, with Yas Island once again serving as the destination for the celebrations. The 2027 edition is set to feature performances, awards and appearances by several Bollywood stars, including Salman Khan, Karan Johar, Varun Dhawan, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Janhvi Kapoor, Pankaj Tripathi and Ali Fazal. Also Read:Salman Khan to perform LIVE at IIFA 2027; says, IIFA and I go back a long, long way
Mouni Roy Birthday Special: From minimal to maximalist 5 fashion moods that define her style
Mouni Roy has often experimented with different fashion styles, moving between traditional Indian wear, understated separates and statement-making red-carpet ensembles. On her birthday, a look at some of the distinct fashion moods reflected in her wardrobe shows how she has embraced contrasting styles while maintaining a recognisable sense of personal style. The Draped Goddess Mouni Roy opted for a white silk saree paired with a gold-embellished blouse, completing the look with jhumkas. With the Mediterranean landscape in the background, the outfit brought together traditional Indian dressing and an international setting. The look kept the focus on the saree while adding subtle gold detailing through the blouse and jewellery. View this post on Instagram A post shared by mon (@imouniroy) The Red Carpet Beauty For another appearance, Mouni chose a sleek black strapless bodice with a fully embellished gold crystal mermaid skirt that extended into a trail. Posing against a Cannes street at dusk, she kept the styling focused on the outfit, allowing the embellished skirt to remain the central element of the look. The combination reflected her willingness to opt for dramatic silhouettes for red-carpet appearances. View this post on Instagram A post shared by mon (@imouniroy) The Minimalist Mouni also embraces a more understated approach to fashion. In one look, she paired a knotted white shirt with black wide-leg trousers and chunky loafers. With minimal accessories, the outfit relied on its clean silhouettes and monochrome palette. It offered a contrast to some of her more elaborate fashion choices. View this post on Instagram A post shared by mon (@imouniroy) The Maximalist At the other end of the spectrum, Mouni has also experimented with elaborate ensembles. She wore a sculptural 3D geometric gold stardust corset with a satin high-slit skirt that trailed behind her. The outfit was photographed against a black backdrop, keeping the attention on its metallic detailing and structured design. Long crystal earrings completed the look. View this post on Instagram A post shared by mon (@imouniroy) The Risk-Taker Mouni's wardrobe also includes more experimental silhouettes. In one such look, she wore a heavily jewelled strapless corset featuring silver Art Deco-inspired detailing, paired with a sheer black sequinned ballgown skirt. The flowing skirt added movement to the ensemble, while the contrasting textures gave the look a distinctive edge. View this post on Instagram A post shared by mon (@imouniroy) Across these five looks, Mouni Roy demonstrates the range of styles she has explored over the years. From sarees and minimal separates to embellished gowns and structured corsets, her fashion choices span different aesthetics without being limited to one particular category. Her wardrobe reflects a mix of traditional and contemporary influences, along with an interest in experimenting with silhouettes, textures and levels of detailing. Rather than sticking to a single fashion formula, Mouni has continued to switch between understated and elaborate looks depending on the occasion. On her birthday, these contrasting styles offer a glimpse into the different fashion choices that have become part of her public style. Also Read : Mouni Roy reveals she was spotted on the road before landing Krishna Tulsi role in Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi: Somebody from Ekta Maams team saw me walking
Ayaan Agnihotri shares glimpse of Great Britain getaway with little sister Ayat and family; see post
Salman Khans nephew and singer Ayaan Agnihotri, also known by his stage name Agni, recently gave fans a glimpse of his family vacation in Great Britain. The singer shared a series of pictures from the trip on social media, offering glimpses of his time with family members and his bond with his younger cousin Ayat. Ayaan posted a carousel of photographs from the getaway and captioned it, Great Britain Great Brother. The pictures captured different moments from the family trip, including a playful moment with Ayat. In the first photograph, Ayaan can be seen lying on his stomach on the grass while working on his laptop. Ayat is seen sitting playfully on his back, making for a candid family moment. Another picture shows Ayaan enjoying a picnic with his family. He is seen sitting cross-legged on a mat alongside Arpita Khan, Aayush Sharma and other family members. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Agni (@ayaanagnihotri) The singer also shared a black-and-white picture featuring himself with his friends and cousin Nirvan Khan. Nirvan is the son of Salman Khans brother Sohail Khan. Ayaan is the son of actor-producer Alvira Khan Agnihotri and filmmaker Atul Agnihotri. While he has been pursuing music independently, he recently made his Bollywood playback singing debut with the song Cmon Baby from Bobby Deol-starrer Bandar, directed by Anurag Kashyap. The track marked Ayaans first Hindi film song. He was reportedly encouraged by producer Nikhil Dwivedi to lend his voice to the number. Before entering playback singing, Ayaan had released independent tracks such as You Are Mine and Universal Laws. Interestingly, Cmon Baby is a recreated version of a song from the 1977 film Videsh, which starred Mahendra Sandhu, Shoma Anand and Prem Krishen. The new version retains the original lyrics, while the music has been reworked by Aditya Dev and Payal Dev. Also Read : The voice in Come On Baby song in Bandar teaser is that of Salman Khans nephew and musician Ayaan Agnihotri! Deets Inside
World Cup Hero Vozinha Says, 'I've Lost My Peace'
Vozinha went from 56,000 to 28 million Instagram followers after Cape Verde's World Cup run. Now the goalkeeper says he wants his old life back.
'Legal Action Initiated': Rhiti Tiwari's Team Responds To Ex-Stepfather Ekam Bawa's 'Torture' Claims
Ekam had shared a video on Instagram in which he alleged that Rhiti and Rani had ortured him during the time he was with them
Congress Defaces CEC Gyanesh Kumar
The political confrontation between the Congress party and the Election Commission of India (ECI) escalated sharply on Monday as party workers launched intense nationwide demonstrations, demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The protests turned dramatic in Uttar Pradesh, where demonstrators reached the CECs residential gate in Agras Vijay Nagar, pasting pamphlets and [] The post Congress Defaces CEC Gyanesh Kumars Agra Home Demanding His Resignation appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
That Madness Is Needed: Gallantt CEO Mayank Agrawal's Success Mantra
Gallantt CEO Mayank Agrawal said that young people today often talk about work-life balance but they may have to make some sacrifices in the early years of their careers.
Sanjay Leela Bhansalis Love & War has added a special celebration to its journey ahead of its theatrical release. Ranbir Kapoor, who plays one of the lead roles in the highly anticipated film, celebrated his birthday with the cast and crew, including director Sanjay Leela Bhansali. The team came together for a dinner to mark the actors special day. The celebration comes at a time when the excitement around Love & War has been building steadily with the makers dropping glimpses that have since sparked curiosity about the world of the film and the key roles that the three leads will portray. Sharing pictures from the birthday dinner on social media, the makers wished Ranbir Kapoor with a playful reference to the films title. Today, theres only Love, no War! Happy birthday Ranbir! the caption read. The post also reiterated the films release date, with the makers writing, Sanjay Leela Bhansalis Love & War on 21st January 2027. The birthday celebration also brought together the principal cast and the team behind the film. Ranbir Kapoor shares the screen with Alia Bhatt and Vicky Kaushal in the Sanjay Leela Bhansali directorial, marking a notable collaboration between the filmmaker and the three actors. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Bhansali Productions (@bhansaliproductions) For Ranbir, the celebrations arrive shortly after the first-look posters from Love & War were unveiled. The posters have introduced the visual world of the film and given audiences an early look at the characters ahead of the films theatrical release. With the three leads coming together for Bhansalis next, the project has remained a closely followed film since its announcement. Love & War is directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali and stars Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt and Vicky Kaushal. The film is scheduled to release worldwide on January 21, 2027, in Hindi, Tamil and Telugu. Also Read: Alia Bhatt REACTS to Ranbir Kapoors first look from Love & War: Hey Handsome
On September 2, Tata Trusts launched Vajood Rahe Maujood, a film aimed at raising awareness about dementia. It features Geeta Agrawal Sharma, known for Laapataa Ladies (2024) and 12th Fail (2023), as a mother displaying the early signs of dementia, while Priyanshu Painyuli plays her son and primary caregiver. The seven-minute film is touching and, more importantly, conveys its message in an innovative and impactful manner. In an exclusive interview with Bollywood Hungama, Geeta Agrawal Sharma and Vajood Rahe Maujoods Creative Chief, Writer and Director, Keigan Pinto, also a veteran advertising and creative professional, spoke about the film, its important message and a lot more. How has been the response to Vajood Rahe Maujood? Geeta Agrawal Sharma: Its been very positive. The film tackles a sensitive subject. The interesting thing about short films like these, which last just five to six minutes, is that one can watch them instantly. Many people even watch them on repeat. Hence, they reach a lot of people very quickly. With feature films, many feel, Time nikal ke dekhenge. We dont have that disadvantage here. Moreover, the subject of a short film also manages to reach people faster. The subject was great and it was written beautifully. Im glad its getting its due! The idea is fascinating a son reciting a poem to her mother about her condition. How did you lock the concept? Keigan Pinto: Loss of identity, or vajood, is a scientific reality in dementia. For campaigns like these, the ideas usually come through a strategy team. I am, of course, on the creative side; hum log science ko art mein badalte hain. The scientific insights tell us what we need to write and create. One of the key insights we received was that dementia is vajood aur pehchaan ka mudda hain. We have all heard about Alzheimers and how it involves a particular kind of memory loss. Dementia can affect your abilities and your sense of identity as well. You are unable to hold on to your own self-image. So, I was asked to explore this idea of identity. As for the characters in the film, show me one mummy in the world who is not stubborn! Duniya ki saari mummyiyan adiyal hain (laughs). I was also inspired by my own mother. By Gods grace, her vajood is intact. In the film, the son chooses his mothers birthday to recite the poem to her. What he is saying is actually quite serious and terrifying. He knows that her symptoms have begun; he is scared for her, but at the same time, he loves her dearly. We also deliberately chose to make the caregiver a man. Usually, when we think of a caregiver at home, we imagine the beti or the bahu. Men often find it more difficult to express their emotions, and that was something we wanted to explore. Even in our film, he is struggling emotionally. He is shedding tears, but he continues reciting the poem. That dichotomy helped us create a stronger impact. Theres a lovely as well as a heartbreaking scene in the film, where your character forgets the word mic while narrating a story. Your performance is spot-on, as always. How did you prep for the part? Geeta Agrawal Sharma: I am seeing it around me. Kuch logon ko main khote hue dekh rahi hoon. Also, I myself forget things (laughs). I have crossed 50 and I misplace a lot of stuff. At times, I also forget certain words or names. As a result, it becomes embarrassing for me. You meet somebody and you cant tell that person that you dont remember who he or she is. So, you have to greet them warmly! This is one of the reasons why I hesitate to go to parties, kyunki mujhe log yaad nahin hain. Hence, I prefer to avoid them. If I have no option but to attend, I usually take someone along with me taaki woh mujhe bata de ki, Yeh hai kaun? (laughs). So, I do experience these things myself, even though I dont have dementia. But for those who have the condition, its embarrassing and even heartbreaking for them. It stops you. You want to be around people, but you cant because one of your abilities is gradually failing. Failing to remember words is one thing. Slowly, you deteriorate even more. How was it working with Tata Trusts? Keigan Pinto: Tata Trusts is the oldest formal philanthropic organisation in India. They are also among the very best when it comes to creating awareness around philanthropic causes. They undertake a wide range of projects and initiatives, whether in health or in other areas of philanthropy, and their approach is extremely scientific. What you eventually see is a commercial piece of art, but it begins with research, conversations with people and a deep understanding of the subject. Moreover, when it comes to the Tata brand, the sheer quality, integrity and commitment to serving India are unparalleled. It is probably one of the very few brands whose contribution to the country is unquestionable. We all have so much love and respect in our hearts for the spirit of Ratan Tata ji. This is my third project with Tata and its been a complete pleasure associating with them. Geeta ji, youve been a part of so many memorable and successful projects in the last few years like 12th Fail, Laapataa Ladies, OMG 2 (2023), Fighter (2024), Saiyara (2025), Ohh My Dog (2026), Satluj (2026), etc. Has life changed ever since? Do people now recognize you on the streets? Geeta Agrawal Sharma: Yes, it keeps happening. However, people tend to take your name and remember your name when you have a strong PR at play. Otherwise, what happens is that people do recognize me and my films, but they dont know my name. Nevertheless, its good that dheere dheere thodi bahut pehchaan ban toh rahi hain. Keigan Pinto: Id like to add that Geeta ji doesnt need a PR. When I decided to cast her and when I showed the film to people, let me tell you that everyone recognizes you. I didnt know how much content my mother consumes but she knew her. Though Geeta ji is in the world of mass media, I truly believe that quality doesnt need a PR. Even if she has a few hundred people on Instagram, it doesnt matter. Everybody knows Geeta ji. I humbly rank her as the number one female actor. She is the Bachchan saab of female actor today! What next from here on with regards to Vajood Rahe Maujood? Keigan Pinto: From the video perspective, there are still a few assets that havent come out yet. We also have some static communication planned, including posters. These will inform people about how dementia can be prevented and what they can do if they notice signs of the condition in a family member. As for the film, we hope it continues to grow and reach as many homes as possible. If it manages to bring about even some change, that is all we expect from it.
Social media influencer from Madhya Pradesh Nidhi Tiwari dies by suicide at 30
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 28 (IANS) Social media influencer Nidhi Tiwari died by suicide in her home in Singrauli, Madhya Pradesh. Nidhi's body was reportedly found hanging at her home in Bhusa Mod on Saturday. As her family members reportedly took her to the hospital, the doctors declared her dead. While the exact reason behind her taking this massive step is still not known, Nidhi's family has alleged that she was speaking to someone over the phone on Saturday evening before she allegedly died by suicide. It is being claimed that after the conversation, she even posted an emotional status on Facebook that read, Is adhure dil ko kisi ne pura nahi kiya maine khud se pura kar diya isliye kaha jata hai khud se pyar karo kisi aur se nahin khud mein khud ko talash karo kisi aur mei aakhir kab tak talasho ge khud ko. Later, she reportedly locked herself in her room, and when her family members came to check on her, she even refused to eat and asked them to leave her alone. When Nidhi did not open her door for a long time the next morning, the family contacted the police. The police are examining the conversations brought to light by the family, along with other circumstances preceding her death. The police have asked not to draw any conclusions about the reason for the suicide before the investigation is complete. According to locals, Nidhi wanted to make a career as an actress, and as part of working towards her dream, she was working as a model and regularly created digital content. Nidhi was using social media to build her public profile. She has even won the 'Miss Pretty India' title in 2024. The 30-year-old content creator had a total of 16 lakh followers, with around 900,000 followers on Facebook and 700,000 on Instagram.
Google Gemini 3.8 Live Adds Real-Time Animated Live Avatar
Google has introduced Live Avatar for Gemini 3.8 Live , adding a real-time visual persona to interactive artificial intelligence conversations. The upgraded interface pairs dynamic voice interactions with an animated digital character that exhibits responsive facial expressions and synchronized lip movements. The capability is initially launching as an exclusive feature for Gemini Enterprise subscribers. Real-Time Animation and Multilingual Visual Sync Google Geminis Live Avatar Feature (Image: Google) Building upon the underlying Gemini 3.8 Live model , which analyzes and responds to visual inputs with low latency, the system generates real-time video rendering alongside conversational audio. Language Continuity: The avatar framework supports seamless real-time switching across 97 languages without visual distortion or rendering breakdown. Demonstrated Performance: Company demonstrations highlight the persona dynamically transitioning between spoken English and Japanese , maintaining accurate phonetic mouth alignment across both vocabularies. Data Retrieval Integration: Beyond visual conversational mirroring, the interface can display contextual data, diagrams, and reference materials on-screen while maintaining active dialogue. To address enterprise operational demands, Google is providing an official library of preset animated personas . Additionally, client organizations receive administrative tools to design and deploy custom corporate avatars tailored to internal workflows, customer support, or digital reception services. To mitigate synthetic media abuse and preserve digital provenance, generated streams integrate SynthID digital watermarking . This imperceptible embedding anchors directly into video output to verify origin, supported by built-in content guardrails engineered to protect human identities and prevent unapproved likeness replication. The enterprise deployment represents a core step in expanding multi-modal AI systems from text-and-voice utilities into visually expressive, interactive virtual agents for professional environments. Google Gemini 3.8 Live Adds Real-Time Animated Live Avatar , original content from Ubergizmo . Read our Copyrights and terms of use .
Venkat Prabhu on his film with Sivakarthikeyan not taking off: No hard feelings!
Digital Desk | Chennai, Sep 28 (IANS) Clarifying that actor Sivakarthikeyan would always remain a dear friend/brother to him, ace director Venkat Prabhu on Monday explained that his film with Sivakarthikeyan could not take off for a number of reasons but that he had no hard feelings as a result of the development. Taking to his X timeline to pen a lengthy clarification in the wake of an interview given by his father, music director, director and actor Gangai Amaren, Venkat Prabhu, looking to defend his father, said, SK (Sivakarthikeyan) is always a dear friend/brother to me. A lot of speculations and controversies are going around. As a father, when a film involving your own son gets delayed, the frustration is natural. He probably doesnt know the complete picture, and I cant blame him for that. The ace director went on to say, Im a very quiet person when it comes to my work and dont discuss my professional matters in detail with anyone, including him. The project couldnt take off due to various reasons. Thats it. No hard feelings. If the time comes and a good script comes my way, I would love to work with SK again. So please, lets put a full stop to all this, Venkat Prabhu said and added, Im busy with my next. My best wishes to my brothers Seyon. For the unaware, director Sivakumar Murugesan's Tamil film, 'Seyon', featuring actor Sivakarthikeyan in the lead, only recently wrapped up the second schedule of shooting. On September 11 this year, Raaj Kamal Films International, the production house of actor Kamal Haasan which is producing the film, took to its social media timelines to put out a video clip announcing the completion of the film's second schedule. It wrote, # (The second stage of courage's victorious journey has now been completed #Seyon) #VetrivelVeeravel #Varendi #KamalHaasan #Sivakarthikeyan. It may be recalled that Sivakarthikeyan had taken a short break in Ooty ahead of the gruelling second schedule in Madurai. The actor had a few days ago posted pictures of himself seated alone on a jeep and enjoying the serenity offered by the mist-surrounded mountains in Ooty. Posting the pictures on Instagram, he had said, A pause. A breeze. A little peace. The makers of the film had on June 10 this year announced that the unit had wrapped up the first schedule of shooting. The film officially went on floors in Madurai with a grand pooja ceremony that was graced by several celebrities including actor Kamal Haasan on May 18 this year. Produced by Kamal Haasan's RaajKamal Films International and Turmeric Media, the film features actress Baghyashrii Borse as the female lead. Interestingly, this will be Baghyashrii Borse's first direct Tamil film.
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 28 (IANS) Amid the controversy over the Tilak Nagar road dispute and slapping incident involving Delhi Minister Parvesh Verma, AAP MLA Jarnail Singh on Monday recounted his version of events and questioned how a person holding a ministerial post could behave in such a manner. Speaking to IANS, Singh said he had been posting videos for the past four days highlighting the alleged poor quality of the road, claiming that construction norms had not been followed. For the past four days, I was posting videos related to the quality of this road because norms were not followed in constructing it. They just poured bitumen and left, as if no one was there to inspect it. When I inspected the road after it was built, the surface was literally peeling off by hand, he said. Singh said he had posted videos of the road and also tagged Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, claiming that the videos received a significant number of views. The videos went quite viral, and you'll be surprised to know that my videos were taken down by the BJP's IT cell, he said. After getting millions of views, the videos were no longer on my Instagram. Then yesterday, on Sunday, at around 1:15 p.m., I received a call from Parvesh Verma. He said, I have come to inspect the road here, so come over and show me where the fault in the road is. I reached there within a few minutes, Singh said. He said that several BJP workers were present at the spot and were recording the proceedings. When I arrived, their entire propaganda was already set up there. There were many BJP workers present with him; everyone had their phones in their hands, cameras recording and live streams running, he said. According to Singh, Verma asked him to point out the damaged portion of the road and accused him of misleading people and defaming the government. So right then and there, I picked up a piece of the road surface and pulled it off to show him. As soon as I pulled off the road surface and showed it to the Minister, all the BJP cameras were suddenly turned off, he alleged. Singh further alleged that Verma lost his temper and that his colleague Sahib Singh, who was recording the incident, was slapped, had his phone thrown down and was kicked and threatened with dire consequences. How can a person holding a ministerial post be so insensitive and impatient to behave like this? The whole incident was recorded, and the entire world saw it, he said. Singh said he would release a video covering the entire incident and challenged the authorities to take action if he had made any remarks against Verma's family. If even a single word came out of my mouth about his family, or was even discussed, then the police should take whatever legal action applies against me, he said. He added that if it was established that Verma had assaulted someone or issued death threats, appropriate action should also be taken against him. And if it is proven that Parvesh Verma indulged in hooliganism, slapped someone, and gave death threats, then action should be taken against himthat is my simple point, he said.
Rubina Dilaik applauds husband Abhinav Shukla for 'standing by the people you love'
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 28 (IANS) Television actress Rubina Dilaik applauded husband Abhinav Shukla for his ability to stand by the people he loves. On Monday, Rubina took to her official Instagram handle and wished Abhinav on his birthday by publishing a couple of unseen photos of him with his loved ones. She praised how people around Abhinav are always able to count on him. Her heartfelt wish for her husband went, Happy Birthday to the man Ive shared so much of life with. I deeply respect the way you love and honour your parents, care for everyone around you, and are the person your friends can always count on. But what touches me most is your instinct to protect your family and stand by the people you love. (sic). Rubina said that throughout their journey together, she will always have the utmost respect and warmth in her heart for Abhinav. Weve shared our beautiful moments, our difficult ones, and so much in between. Through it all, there is a deep respect and warmth I will always carry for you. Heres to you to your heart, your loyalty, and the family you hold so close. Happy Birthday @ashukla09 (sic), she further wrote. Abhinav reacted to the post with two red heart emojis. Rubina and Abhinav got married on June 21, 2018, in a beautiful ceremony held at the Woodville Palace, Shimla. The couple welcomed their twin daughters, Jeeva and Edhaa, in 2023. Work-wise, Rubina is one of the contestants in the stunt-based reality show, 'Khatron Ke Khiladi 15. Her journey on the show has been extremely inspiring. One of Rubina's most emotional moments during the season was when she won a height-based task. The 'Shakti' actress broke down in tears, saying that after becoming a mother, a woman often has to rebuild her physical strength and also her confidence.
The latest promo of Bigg Boss 20 gives viewers a glimpse into a major decision involving the house ration as well as the upcoming nomination task. With Kushal Tanwar aka Gullu taking charge as the captain of the house for the second time, Bigg Boss placed another crucial choice in front of him, with his decision affecting both the house's ration supply and the lifelines of contestants. After becoming captain, Gullu was presented with four options. The first offered 120% ration for the house but came without the possibility of restoring any lost lifelines. The remaining three options offered 80% ration along with the restoration of lifelines for different pairs of contestants. The choices were 120% ration with no Jeevandan, 80% ration with the lifelines of Rhiti Tiwari and Yung DSA restored, 80% ration with the lifelines of Aasif Khan and ScoutOP restored, or 80% ration with the lifelines of Uditi Singh and Kanika Mann restored. Gullu ultimately selected the fourth option. As a result, the housemates will receive 80% ration for the week, while Uditi and Kanika will get their lost lifelines back, giving them another chance to remain in the game. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Bollywood Hungama (@realbollywoodhungama) Bigg Boss 20 nomination task puts housemates in pairs The latest promo also introduces a nomination task in which the contestants are required to make decisions about their own and their fellow housemates' safety. The housemates were divided into pairs, with each pair given 10 minutes to decide who would be safe and who would be nominated. The rules added another layer of pressure as both contestants would face nomination if they failed to reach an agreement within the allotted time. Rhiti Tiwari and Amrapali Dubey were unable to reach a consensus, resulting in both contestants being nominated. Mahhi Vij and Arishfa Khan also faced the decision together. Mahhi chose to nominate herself, allowing Arishfa to remain safe. In another pair, Aasif Khan and ScoutOP were given the same choice. Scout opted to nominate himself, which resulted in Aasif being saved. Aman Gandhi and Kanika Mann could not reach an agreement within the given time, putting both of them in the nomination pool. Qazi Touqeer and Uditi Singh also failed to come to a mutual decision, resulting in both contestants being nominated. The final group involved Yung DSA, Love Gill and Mary Kom. The three contestants could not reach an agreement, leading to all three being nominated. With multiple housemates now facing the possibility of eviction, the nomination task is expected to add another layer of competition inside the Bigg Boss 20 house. Meanwhile, Gullu's decision has restored a lost lifeline for Uditi and Kanika while reducing the house ration to 80% for the week. Also Read:Bigg Boss 20: Salman Khan urges censorship on social media, raises concern over AI deepfakes; says, I am going to take this up very seriously
Sharvari channels classic Bollywood heroine in Yeh Prem Mol Liya: It feels incredibly special
Sharvari has shared a graceful dance video on the title track of Yeh Prem Mol Liya, reflecting her love for classic Bollywood music, romance and the traditional Hindi-film heroine. The actors performance has drawn attention online as she recreates the nostalgic mood associated with the genre. Talking about the video and her connection with Bollywood songs and dance, Sharvari said, Bollywood songs and dance are actually a big part of why I wanted to become an actor. I grew up watching Madhuri maam in Didi Tera Devar Deewana, Karisma maam and Sonali maam in Maiyya Yashoda, and I would come home and dance to these songs, imagining myself as that heroine on screen one day. I think somewhere, those moments made me fall in love with the idea of Bollywood. Ive always loved the romance, emotion and larger-than-life magic of classic Bollywood songs, the way you could tell an entire story through a song and dance. So getting to experience that with Sooraj Barjatya Jis Yeh Prem Mol Liya feels incredibly special. It feels like a beautiful full-circle moment, getting to live the kind of Bollywood I grew up watching and dreaming about. Im genuinely enjoying every moment of it. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sharvari (@sharvari) Sharvari also shared the video on Instagram with the caption, Entering my Sooraj Barjatya heroine era with Yeh Prem Mol Liya. Her post reflects the films emphasis on romance, innocence and the familiar visual style associated with classic Hindi cinema. The title track features Ayushmann Khurrana and Sharvari and has been composed by Himesh Reshammiya, with vocals by Shreya Ghoshal and Nihal Tauro. The song brings together elements of romance, music and family celebrations, while drawing from the traditional Hindi-film musical format. The track was launched through a live performance at Mumbais Royal Opera House, accompanied by a 25-piece orchestra. The launch also highlighted the songs orchestral arrangement and its old-school Bollywood-inspired presentation. With her title-track performance, Sharvari offers a glimpse into the musical and romantic world of Yeh Prem Mol Liya. Her comments also highlight how the classic Hindi-film song-and-dance format influenced her aspirations of becoming an actor. Also Read : Sooraj Barjatya says, Yeh Prem Mol Liya is one of my MOST progressive films, while also keeping my values intact!; shares grandfather Tarachand Barjatyas FASCINATING Super hit hai par mere kaam ki nahin hai anecdote
Ella Bright, Belmont Cameli dismiss feud rumours: 'We are extremely close'
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Florence Pugh calls out Instagram for blocking her post on Cornell gang-rape
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DBEO Prayagraj has released the new notification for the recruitment of Various Teaching and Non-Teaching Posts 2026 for 36 vacancies. Candidates can apply offline till 13 October 2026.
After making her mark as an actor, Shweta Tripathi has now taken on a new role of a producer. Mujhe Jaan Na Kaho Meri Jaan marks her debut feature as a producer and also stars her alongside Tillotama Shome in the lead. Earlier this month, Shweta travelled to the 51st Toronto International Film Festival after being selected by WIF (Women In Film) India for the Gold House Pitch, a platform that connects selected filmmakers with international producers, financiers and potential collaborators. Representing India through the WIF India initiative made the opportunity even more significant for Shweta as she embarked on this new chapter of her career. In an exclusive interview with Bollywood Hungama, the talented and ever-energetic Shweta Tripathi opened up about her TIFF experience, turning producer with Mujhe Jaan Na Kaho Meri Jaan, and a lot more. You have been to film festivals in the capacity of an actor. This time, you went there to pitch your first film as a producer. How did that feel? This journey is very different for me as I am taking steps in this direction for the very first time. So, theres so much to learn and thats very exciting. Also, its not been easy. I have been planning for this for the last ten years (smiles). For a decade, I have been working on scripts with some very talented writers, whom I believe in. Their scripts are such that I sometimes question, Yeh film toh banni chahiye; yeh film ban kyun nahin rahi?. However, the purity of your intent is very important in such cases. You need to ask why you want to do it. And your reason has to be strong because this path is going to be difficult. Its exhausting and overwhelming to follow your dreams. But the fun lies in understanding how to navigate. Yes, you have some good ideas, but what do you do about it? So much is happening around you and amid all of that, you need to find your best-case scenario. Since I love food, let me give a food analogy! As actors, we are served with a thali. We taste the food in the thali and then we give our feedback. However, its a readymade thing that comes to us. Of course, once you sign the film, you begin a collaborative process with the director, the actor, etc. But as a producer, I get to decide whats on the menu. With the help of my HODs, I can decide ki yahan tamatar ki chutney jaani chahiye, ya dhaniya ki chutney jaani chahiye. Ya humein Harissa sauce chahiye! Once you take that call, everybody starts contributing to it. As a producer, you are enabling and cheerleading. That really makes me happy seeing people I believe in doing well. I have been producing plays and theres a lot of joy in it. In life, I am chasing joy, and through our storytelling, I also want to push emotional boundaries. I believe the role of a creative person is to disturb, question and unsettle. All these factors motivated me to become a producer. 150 projects were submitted and ours were one of the few projects that got selected at TIFF. It made me believe that I was in the right direction. The same happened when Tillotama Shome also liked the script. Later, when Juhi Chaturvedi also endorsed the script, it further added to my motivation. And TIFF, of course, was the icing on the cake. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Women in Film India (@wifindia) How was the TIFF experience? I woke up at 5:30 in the morning. I felt like I was giving an exam (laughs). You should have seen me before the pitch meeting. I was like a student, with my notes and I was doing my revision again and again. After all, I have got this platform and I need to respect it. Of course, honesty is also paramount. If you are honest, people connect. It was also beautiful because Mirzapur was playing in Toronto at the same time, and the shows were housefull! Woh ek alag energy thi. Another lovely thing that WIF did was provide us with mentorship. Even while I was in India, we were connecting online with mentors from different parts of the world and learning from them about what works. As an actor, my journey has been very different, but I wanted to understand the things that are important when you step into the role of a producer. You get nine minutes to deliver your pitch, and in those nine minutes, you have to talk about the story, budget, intent, motivation and everything else that matters. The mentorship initiative really helps you prepare for that. In a way, its like climbing a mountain. But thats also what makes it exciting; yeh pahad chadhne mein aapko mazaa bhi aata hai! It also goes without saying that I love film festivals. Thanks to Masaan (2015), Haraamkhor (2017) and other films, my entry into the industry happened through the festival circuit. I had never been to TIFF before, though I had attended several other film festivals as an actor. This experience has left me completely charged up. I want to build a community of people who keep pushing the boundaries of emotion and storytelling. Whos going to be cast in Mujhe Jaan Na Kaho Meri Jaan and whos going to direct it? The writer and director of the film is Sanjoy Nag. He made a National Award-winning film, Memories In March (2011). Tillotama Shome and I will be in the cast. Its a love story of two women. Now, we are just looking for people to support our endeavour. Its a lovely and simple story and its important to tell such human stories, especially in these conflicting times. I dont think there are enough such stories. You seem to gravitate towards queer love stories. You produced a play, Cock, which also had an LGBT theme Yes. I really believe in love. Love is love, and your gender, class, religion or orientation shouldnt matter. Love is beautiful and pure, and that should be celebrated. Hum uspe kyun paabandiyaan daal dete hain? That pains me. At the end of the day, love is something beautiful, and we should come together to help it grow. If we do that, everybody benefits. Giving love is bound to bring you happiness. So why complicate it? Also Read: Shweta Tripathi selected for WIF India x gold house scholarship at TIFF 2026
Patrick Mahomes Viral Post Gets Travis Kelces LFG Reaction After Chiefs Beat Dolphins 24-10
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Cleaners react with ozone, filling homes with lung-deep nanoparticles
A study conducted at Purdue University reveals that scented cleaning products release compounds that react with indoor ozone, leading to the quick formation of ultrafine particles that may diminish air quality. During cleaning in confined areas, these particles can accumulate significantly. While maintaining cleanliness is essential, it is wise to minimize exposure to chemical byproducts through methods like opting for fragrance-free alternatives and ensuring adequate ventilation.
Lucien Laviscount recalls 2-episode stint that turned into 5 seasons in Emily in Paris
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 28 (IANS) British star Lucien Laviscount looked back on his journey as Alfie in the hit series Emily in Paris, recalling how what began as a two-episode stint eventually turned into five seasons and lasting friendships. Laviscount took to Instagram, where he shared three images from the sets of the final installment of the show and said he made friends for life on the project. He wrote in the caption: Ill never forget the moment I got the call from @starmandarren saying Id be playing Alfie in @emilyinparis. My 2 episode stint, turned into 5 incredible seasons with this special group of talented people. I made friends for life on this project and as this chapter closes, I cant wait to see the next chapter of everyones life and careers play out. Thank you @netflix but most of all, thank YOU for watching, Laviscount added. Emily in Paris stars Lily Collins as aspiring marketing executive Emily Cooper, an American who moves to Paris to provide an American point of view to a French marketing firm. In Paris, she tries to overcome challenges in her work, love life, and friendships. The series also stars Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu, Ashley Park, Lucas Bravo, Samuel Arnold, Bruno Gouery, Camille Razat and, William Abadie. Laviscount started his career in 2002 with an appearances in advertising campaigns and later established himself on British television. He first came to prominence with roles in the teen drama Grange Hill in 2007. He later appeared in Coronation Street and the school drama Waterloo Road. Laviscount continued to work in television, appearing in episodes of Skins and Shameless, and later in the comedy series Supernatural: Bloodlines and Episodes. In 2015, Laviscount played a regular character, Earl Grey, in the first season of the horror comedy Scream Queens. He then starred in crime comedy-drama Snatch based on the film of the same name, and appeared as Alexander Cabot in the series Katy Keene.
Melissa Joan Hart looks back as Sabrina the Teenage Witch completes 30 years: Seven years of my 20s
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 28 (IANS) Actress Melissa Joan Hart marked the 30th anniversary of Sabrina the Teenage Witch, celebrating the cast, crew and fans who have kept the beloved show impactful three decades after its debut. Melissa, who played the role of Sabrina Spellman in the 1996 American television film adaptation based on the comic book series of the same name from Archie Comics, took to Instagram and shared a video speaking about the show. She was heard saying: Thirty years ago today, TGIF aired a little show that would go on to live seven years. Seven years of my 20s, from 20 to 27. By the way, I was never a teenager playing a teenage witch. Melissa shared that she did 163 episodes of the show. We did 163 episodes of Sabrina the Teenage Witch. We had so many amazing cast members, so many amazing guest stars. I tap-danced with Dick Van Dyke. Johnny Mathis sang on the show. I got to meet one of the Monkees. Britney Spears came on, she wrote as the caption. She added: Julio was on. Usher was on. Barbara Eden. Garry Marshall was on the show. Sabrina said that it just changed my life. I've heard from so many of you that it changed your lives. I just... I love getting chills. I love those stories. I love what it's meant to all of you, what it's meant to me. He added: All my friends behind the scenes, my very best friends in life, are from the crew of Sabrina the Teenage Witch. I had so much fun, and I'm so glad that it resonates with all of you. Happy Sabrina 30th! In the caption, she wrote: Sabrina is 46 today! A HUGE happy 30th anniversary to my Sabrina family; the cast, the crew, the fans! Who knew that 30 years later the show would still be so impactful? I'm so grateful for everyone that came along on this (vacuum) ride! Full video is on my YouTube channel. Stay tuned for a fun announcement tomorrow. It follows Sabrina, a 16-year-old high school girl, who discovers that she is a witch; she is guided by her two aunts through the journey and teach her how to use her magical powers.
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 28 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday paid tribute to former Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) international working president Ashok Singhal on his birth centenary, describing him as a formidable personality who was firm in his convictions and remarkable in his simplicity. The Prime Minister said Singhal combined spiritual commitment with tireless organisational work and remained unwavering in his dedication to social unity. PM Modi took to social media 'X' and said, Shri Ashok Singhal was formidablefirm in conviction and remarkable in his simplicity. He combined spiritual commitment with tireless organisational work and an unwavering dedication to social unity. The Prime Minister also penned a detailed tribute to Singhal under the headline, A great personality, committed to nation-building. In the tribute, PM Modi began by quoting a well-known couplet highlighting the importance of living for the welfare of others. There is a beautiful saying, Vriksh kabahun nahin phal bhakhai, Nadi na sanchai neer. Parmarath ke karane, sadhun dhara sarir. It means the tree does not consume its own fruit, nor does the river retain its waters. Both exist for the benefit of others, he wrote. Our saints and seers have long taught us that a life devoted to the welfare of those around us acquires a meaning far greater than individual achievement. If there is one person in whom this spirit was constantly reflected, it was Shri Ashok Singhal Ji, PM Modi said. Starting 27th September, we mark his birth centenary to celebrate an outstanding personality who brought together spiritual pursuit, cultural awakening and decades of dedicated organisational work, he added. PM Modi recalled his personal interactions with Singhal and said he considered it a privilege to have had numerous opportunities to meet him and receive his affection. I consider it a privilege that I had innumerable opportunities to interact with Ashok Ji and receive his affection. One of the earliest instances dates back to 1981, when I was a young Karyakarta going about the organisational duties given to me. I received a handwritten letter from him. Naturally, it was a noteworthy moment for me. He talked about an important upcoming programme and gave a few tasks to be done, he said. The Prime Minister also shared the letter written by Singhal. Recalling Singhals extensive travels and organisational work, PM Modi said he had seen him work day and night and travel to remote and difficult areas. Over several decades, I saw him work day and night. He would undertake long and often difficult travels to the remotest of areas. He was particularly passionate about travelling across tribal areas of Gujarat. His mind was constantly running, thinking about what more one can do for those on the margins of society, he said. PM Modi also recalled Singhals contribution to relief efforts during natural disasters. Whenever any part of the nation was affected by a natural disaster, Ashok Ji was either among the first to reach there himself or among those guiding Karyakartas to help those affected. My own experience with him in the aftermath of the 2001 Kutch earthquake was unforgettable, he said. The Prime Minister said Singhals compassion and concern for others had taken shape early in his life despite his coming from a prosperous and distinguished family. This spirit of compassion and care for others is something that came to Ashok Ji very early in his life. He hailed from a very illustrious and prosperous family. His father, Shri Mahavir Ji, was a distinguished administrator. One of his brothers, Shri BP Singhal Ji, went on to become a police officer and later a Member of Parliament. Another brother, Shri VP Singhal Ji, was the Chief Secretary of Tripura when the state was just formed, he said. Other family members succeeded in the world of commerce and agriculture. But from a young age, Ashok Ji was attracted to something else altogetherthe revival of Bharat and bringing glory to Maa Bhartis children, PM Modi added. Recalling Singhals childhood in Prayagraj, the Prime Minister said his association with the Sangam and the people who visited the holy site helped nurture his understanding of Indias cultural ethos. Growing up in Prayagraj, Ashok Ji would sit for hours on the banks of the Sangam. The river naturally interested him, but so did the people who came, such as saints, seers and devotees. It nurtured an understanding of Indias cultural ethos and strengthened his intention to do something for society, he said. This desire to live for others drew him to the RSS. He embraced every responsibility that came his way with enthusiasm, discipline and a sense of duty, PM Modi added. The Prime Minister highlighted Singhals organisational abilities, oratory skills and his close association with fellow workers and religious leaders. Shri Ashok Singhal Ji nurtured institutions and movements through persistence and hard work. He was blessed with a formidable voice and an oratory that could hold an entire gathering in its spell. Equally noteworthy was his care for fellow Karyakartas, he said. Anyone who came into contact with him could not help but marvel at his remarkable simplicity. He shared a deep bond with the Sant Samaj and commanded immense respect among saints and seers across the country. They valued his counsel and listened to him with great regard, PM Modi said. He also recalled two incidents that, according to him, reflected Singhals organisational abilities and influence. My mind goes back to two instances which brought out the legendary persona of Shri Ashok Singhal Ji. The first was in 1993, when the Vishwa Hindu Parishad organised a convention in the USA to mark 100 years since Swami Vivekanandas Chicago address, PM Modi said. The vision to host such a conference overseas, the planning and the bringing together of diverse stakeholders revealed the organisational genius of Ashok Ji, he added. The Prime Minister then recalled the World Hindu Conference held in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, in 2000. The second instance is from the year 2000. The World Hindu Conference was organised in Port of Spain in Trinidad and Tobago. I could see how his presence ignited so much enthusiasm among other delegates, he said. After my address, his words of appreciation were a very moving experience for me. I saw yet again how his encouragement filled every Karyakarta with so much energy, PM Modi added. The Prime Minister also recalled Singhals prominent role in the Ram Janmabhoomi movement. No mention of Shri Ashok Singhal Ji is complete without recalling his pivotal role in the Ram Janmabhoomi Movement. Who can forget his address at the Boat Club Rally in 1991? Or the defining image of an injured and bleeding Ashok Ji at the peak of the movement, he said. Today, if there is a grand Ram Mandir in Ayodhya, it is because of stalwarts like him who selflessly immersed themselves in the effort to make it possible. He would have been the happiest person on seeing the Ram Mandir take shape in Ayodhya, PM Modi added. The Prime Minister further highlighted Singhals emphasis on social harmony, equality and dignity. Shri Ashok Singhal Ji was blessed with remarkable clarity of thought, and one area where it was clearly seen was his belief that our society needs to be harmonious, that the message of brotherhood has to be reaffirmed. He worked towards strengthening social unity and equality, he said. He firmly believed that there could be no distinction of any kind in society and that every individual deserved equal dignity and respect, PM Modi added. He also referred to Singhals role in promoting social inclusion during activities associated with the Ram Janmabhoomi movement and other community initiatives. It was his thought that the first brick of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya would be laid by Shri Kameshwar Choupal Ji, a grassroots VHP Karyakarta from Bihar who hailed from the marginalised sections of society. At a Dharm Sansad in Kashi, he decided that the Dom Raja would be honoured and went on to work with him as part of various community efforts, PM Modi said. Beyond organisational and nation-building activities, PM Modi said Singhal had a deep interest in education, particularly Vedic education, as well as music. Beyond nation-building, Shri Ashok Singhal Ji had two areas that were very close to his heart: education (especially Vedic education) and music. As the MP from Varanasi, I feel very proud that the city I represent, the eternal Kashi, has played its part in Shri Ashok Singhal Jis life, he said. He was educated at BHU and was also known to be a good student. He was closely associated with the Ekal Vidyalaya initiative, which worked to extend basic education to remote villages, especially among tribal communities, PM Modi added. The Prime Minister also described Singhal as a voracious reader and a good listener who encouraged younger organisational workers to read extensively. Those who knew Ashok Ji closely knew how well he sang! I recall meetings in Nagpur, where he would sing the Ekal Geet, leaving everyone mesmerised and setting the tone for the meeting, he said. PM Modi also recalled Singhals performance of Yeh matru-bhoomi meri, yeh pitru-bhoomi meri during his 90th birthday celebrations in 2015, which he said went viral. Concluding his tribute, PM Modi called upon the younger generation to learn about Singhals life and contributions. On his birth centenary, let us ensure that more youngsters know about his greatness. And let us renew our pledge to realise his dreams for our nation and our people, the Prime Minister said.
Taylor Swift calls working with Dakota Johnson on Patient Zero a dream sequence
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 28 (IANS) Grammy winner Taylor Swift described working with Dakota Johnson on the Patient Zero music video as a dream sequence and praised the actress's talent. Swift unveiled the music video of Patient Zero starring the her along with Johnson, Collin Farrell and a cameo from Cara Delevingne, during the 2026 VMAs. She took to Instagram to talk about her latest project. The Patient Zero video is finally out in the world! Getting to work with @chivexp was something out of a dream sequence, and I learned so much from getting to watch his genius in action, Swift wrote in the caption. She went on to thank the Johnson and Farell for trusting the Blank Space hitmaker. I want to thank @dakotajohnson and Colin for trusting me with their time, taste, and talent (Giggling with your friend because youre twinning for an entire shoot was a new and truly delightful experience). She added: And Colins turn as a villain is even more impressive when you get to be around him. Hes an absolute light and as kind as they come. @caradelevingne, thank you for agreeing to play the lusty other woman. Thats what friends are for? The video brings to life Swifts vision of two women with a shared romantic flame, with one ultimately passing on wisdom after dealing with her now-former beau. Farrell plays the man in question while Johnson and Swift essay his lovers. Swift is the highest-grossing live music artist, the wealthiest female musician, and one of the best-selling music artists of all time. Her singles Teardrops on My Guitar, Love Story, and You Belong with Me found crossover success on country and pop radio formats. She gained the Billboard Hot 100 in 2010s with number-one singles We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together, Shake It Off, Blank Space, Bad Blood, and Look What You Made Me Do.
Anushman Jha: I make movies to connect, my attempt has never been transactional
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 28 (IANS) Actors Soni Razdan and Raghubir Yadavs Om Ka Hari is to have its special screenings for over 50 Army centres in India. The films producer Anshuman Jha calls it the old-school way of connecting with audiences and added further that he makes movies to connect. Anshuman will travel across 15 cities from Monday onwards, including Delhi, Kolkata, Lucknow, Agra, Jaipur, Bengaluru and Patna to host special screenings. Anshuman said in a statement: This is the old-school way of connecting with audiences, not just selling a film to them. I make movies to connect, and my attempt has never been transactional; it has always been emotional. So I am willing to keep working harder and going further to reach my audience. Charlie Chaplin used to take his films from city to city. I want to do that with Om Ka Hari. I want to sit with audiences, watch the film with them, hear what they feel, and have conversations with them. He said that the love for Om Ka Hari is real, and he wants to keep walking that extra mile to take the film to more people and, hopefully, spread the message at its heart: express your love to your parents while you still have the chance. With 25 cinemas retaining the film into Week 2 and 50+ Army Centre screenings lined up across India, Om Ka Hari is now entering its second week with continued word-of-mouth momentum. The Army Centre screenings are expected to bring the film to thousands of viewers nationwide, with over 50 centres hosting screenings. Om Ka Hari explores the complexities of the father-son relationship through comedy, drama and the things families often struggle to say to one another. Directed by Harish Vyas, Om Ka Hari stars Anshuman Jha and Raghubir Yadav in the titular roles of Om and Hari. The film follows a stubborn father and his independent-minded son, whose relationship is shaped by generational differences, disagreements and deeply held expectations. When Hari believes he has only a few days left to live, he decides to make a journey to Varanasi, with Om accompanying him. What begins as a journey marked by conflict gradually becomes an opportunity for the two to confront the love, hurt and things left unsaid between them.
Josh Lucas recalls Sweet Home Alabama audition: Thought I was so bad
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 28 (IANS) Actor Josh Lucas looked back on Sweet Home Alabama as the film marked 24 years, revealing that he was so convinced he had performed badly in his audition that he called his agent to apologise. Lucas took to Instagram, where he shared a picture of himself, Jake Perry, from the 2002 American romantic comedy, posing next to actress Reese Witherspoon, who played Melanie Carmichael. Lucas wrote in the caption: 24 years ago today Sweet Home Alabama changed my life forever. Funny thing is I thought I was so bad in my audition I called my agent to apologize for me sending so much love to this whole great cast & crew! #sweethomealabama. Andy Tennant directed Sweet Home Alabama. It also stars Patrick Dempsey, Fred Ward, Mary Kay Place, Jean Smart, Candice Bergen, Ethan Embry, and Melanie Lynskey. The film takes its title from Lynyrd Skynyrd's 1974 song of the same name. The film follows a young woman named Melanie has reinvented herself as a New York City socialite, but must return home to Alabama to obtain a divorce from her husband Jake, who she grew up with, after seven years of separation. Talking about Lucas, he is known for his work in films such as American Psycho, A Beautiful Mind, Sweet Home Alabama, Hulk, Wonderland, Stealth, Glory Road, Poseidon, Red Dog, The Lincoln Lawyer, Ford v Ferrari, The Black Demon, The Firm, The Mysteries of Laura, Yellowstone. Lucas was last seen in the historical crime thriller film By Any Means directed by Elegance Bratton and written by Sascha Penn. The film stars Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Mark Wahlberg, Nicole Beharie, Josh Lucas, David Strathairn, and Giancarlo Esposito. It follows a young Black FBI agent teams up with notorious New York City mafia hitman, Greg Scarpa, to investigate the murders of civil rights leaders in Mississippi in 1966.
Reese Witherspoon celebrates 24 years of Sweet Home Alabama, epxressed gratitude to Dolly Parton
Digital Desk | Los Angeles, Sep 27 (IANS) Hollywood actress Reese Witherspoon is celebrating the 24th anniversary of her film Sweet Home Alabama, and is in complete shock that the time has flown by. She also expressed her gratitude to the late singing legend Dolly Parton for giving the film her track. On Sunday, the actress took to her Instagram, and shared a series of stills from the film. In the pictures, she can be seen with her fellow cast members jamming on the scenes, in action, and having some BTS fun. She also penned a long note in the caption, as she wrote, How is it possible that Sweet Home Alabama came out 24 years ago today? I will never forget that production. It was such a huge moment in my career, surrounded by the most brilliant actors, Patrick Dempsey, Josh Lucas, Candice Bergen, Melanie Lynskey, Jean Smart and our wonderfully inspired writer/director, Andy Tennant. It also really touched my heart that Dolly Parton let us have a song on the soundtrack. She further mentioned, So many people have stopped me on the street over the years to tell me this is their favorite film of mine. Whats your favorite scene?. Sweet Home Alabama was directed by Andy Tennant and also starred Josh Lucas and Patrick Dempsey. In the film, Reese Witherspoon essayed the role of Melanie Carmichael, a successful New York fashion designer who becomes engaged to Andrew Hennings, the son of a wealthy political family. Before marrying him, however, she must return to Alabama to divorce her estranged husband, Jake Perry, whom she secretly married as a teenager. Returning home forces Melanie to confront the relationship and identity she left behind while pursuing her new life in New York. The film moves between Manhattans polished social world and Alabamas small-town setting, using the contrast to explore ambition, identity, marriage and the pull of home. The film became a major commercial success, grossing more than $180 million worldwide. Its popularity also helped cement Reese Witherspoons status as one of Hollywoods leading romantic-comedy stars.
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A great personality, committed to nation-building
Born into a respected Prayagraj family, Singhal dedicated his life to Bharats revival, earning wide respect from saints, seers, and Karyakartas alike, while leaving a lasting imprint on education, music, and social unity.
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Gigi Hadid celebrates 6th birthday of daughter: My muse, most fulfilling love
Digital Desk | Los Angeles, Sep 27 (IANS) Gigi Hadid has shared a heartfelt note celebrating her daughter, Khais 6th birthday. On Sunday, Gigi Hadid took to her Instagram, and shared a series of pictures of her daughter capturing her different moods. However, she refrained from revealing her baby girls face. She also penned a long note in the caption expressing how grateful she is to have her as the daughter. He wrote, My baby turned 6 last week. Celebrating her is such a gift. My mirror, my muse, the most fulfilling love. Couldnt have imagined you in my wildest dreams! Curious, creative, loving, spunky, Frog whisperer, cart-wheeler, tree-climber, worm-digger, self-styler, reader, performer, sweets-enthusiast, animal-lover !!!!!! I am so proud and lucky to be your mama. Gigi Hadid shares her daughter with singer-songwriter Zayn Malik. She was born in September 2020. The couple began dating in late 2015 and had an on-and-off relationship for several years before reuniting in early 2020. They announced they were expecting a baby in April 2020, and welcomed Khai later that year. Their relationship ended in October 2021, but the two have continued to co-parent Khai. Hadid has spoken about being happy that their daughter can have both parents in her life, while both have generally tried to keep Khai out of the spotlight. After Malik, Hadid was linked to Leonardo DiCaprio beginning in 2022, reports described their relationship as relatively private and ultimately short-lived. By October 2023, she was publicly linked to Bradley Cooper, and they have remained together since then. They reportedly connected partly through their shared experience as parents.
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