BJP Leader Kangana Ranaut Backs Maithili Thakur Amid Rolls-Royce Controversy And Trolling
Bihar MLA and singer Maithili Thakur has faced social media criticism after being seen arriving at Mumbais Lalbaugcha Raja in a blue Rolls-Royce Cullinan. BJP MP Kangana Ranaut has now defended the young politician, questioning why public representatives should be expected to give up their personal lives and comforts. Kangana asked, Why cant we also live well? Meanwhile, the ownership of the luxury SUV remains unconfirmed. Maithilis 2025 election affidavit declared assets of around 3.82 crore and did not list a Rolls-Royce. Thakur became Bihars youngest MLA after winning Alinagar.
Dhoni Part Of Decision Making Team To Appoint Zaheer As Head Coach, Says CSK MD Viswanathan
European T20 Premier League: The legendary MS Dhoni was actively involved in the decision to appoint former India pacer Zaheer Khan as the new head coach of Chennai Super Kings (CSK), said the franchises managing director Kasi Viswanathan. Five-time champions CSK on Monday named Zaheer, 47, as their head coach for IPL 2027 and fill the high-profile vacancy left by ex-New Zealand skipper Stephen Fleming, who parted ways with the franchise after an 18-year association. Apart from Dhoni, other CSK cricket management members included owner Rupa Gurunath and skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad. See, basically, the cricket management took this decision. They wanted Mr. Zaheer Khan as the head coach based on his experience. He has played over 100 games in IPL and was an all-round player. So, they preferred that he will be a good option for them and we abided by what the cricket management wanted. Definitely, he (MS Dhoni) was part of the decision when this was taken. Without his advice, we don't do anything, Viswanathan said to IANS on Monday. When asked about Dhoni's future as a player, after he didnt play a single game for CSK in IPL 2026 due to fitness issues, Viswanathan said, See, basically, he continues to be a player for us. That is the only thing I can say. Viswanathan also confirmed that Zaheer, a member of 2011 ODI World Cup winning team, will have complete autonomy in picking his backroom staff. He will decide on the support staff, he said. As of now, CSKs support staff includes Mike Hussey, Sridharan Sriram, Rajiv Kumar, Eric Simons and James Foster. Zaheer, who was previously a trainee at the MRF Pace Foundation in Chennai, previously served as Director of Cricket Operations and Head of Global Development at Mumbai Indians from 2018 to 2022, before taking up a mentoring role with Lucknow Super Giants in IPL 2025. As a left-arm pacer, Zaheer turned out for Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Mumbai Indians, and Delhi Capitals, claiming 102 wickets in 100 matches at an average of 27.27. But this will be the first time Zaheer will be the head coach of a cricket team, and he can solely focus on CSK due to him having no other franchise T20 cricket coaching commitments. Outside of coaching and mentoring, Zaheer co-owns Antwerp Anchors in the European T20 Premier League in Belgium, Jaffna Kings in the Lanka Premier League (LPL) in Sri Lanka and Vancouver Anchors in the Super60 league in Canada. When quizzed on how long the negotiations happened before Zaheer agreed to join the yellow brigade, Viswanathan chose to keep details under wraps. That is the process everybody goes through. Those are all things which we need not tell, he said. The search for Fleming's successor was far from simple, especially with 2027 being the final season of a three-year cycle. It is understood that extensive conversations happened with various candidates once Fleming left CSK and became England mens Test head coach. When quizzed on how long the negotiations happened before Zaheer agreed to join the yellow brigade, Viswanathan chose to keep details under wraps. That is the process everybody goes through. Those are all things which we need not tell, he said. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Zaheer's immediate task will be to map out the team's retention strategy and targeted players ahead of the mini-auction in December. Having missed out on the play-offs for three consecutive seasons, all eyes will be on whether CSK will make a strong return in 2027 season before the next mega auction happens. Article Source: IANS
Customs Seize 8.9 Kilograms of Marijuana at Ahmedabad Airport, Arrest Mumbai Man
Customs officials at Ahmedabad Airport seized 8.9 kg of marijuana from a Mumbai man arriving from Bangkok and made an arrest. Customs Seize 8.9 Kilograms of Marijuana at Ahmedabad Airport, Arrest Mumbai Man
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Diamond Power Infrastructure trades higher on bagging orders worth Rs 116.49 crore
Mumbai, September 21 (Udaipur Kiran): Diamond Power Infrastructure is currently trading at Rs. 373.90, up by 6.75 points or 1.84% from its previous closing of Rs. 367.15 on the BSE. The scrip opened at Rs. 363.60 and has touched a high and low of Rs. 376.95 and Rs. 361.20 respectively. So far 37964 shares were ... Read more Diamond Power Infrastructure trades higher on bagging orders worth Rs 116.49 crore
Tega Industries zooms as its arm bags contract worth Rs 126 crore
Mumbai, September 21 (Udaipur Kiran): Tega Industries is currently trading at Rs. 2115.00, up by 169.95 points or 8.74% from its previous closing of Rs. 1945.05 on the BSE. The scrip opened at Rs. 1945.60 and has touched a high and low of Rs. 2134.60 and Rs. 1932.65 respectively. So far 121718 shares were traded ... Read more Tega Industries zooms as its arm bags contract worth Rs 126 crore
IIFL Finance shines on raising Rs 130 crore through NCDs
Mumbai, September 21 (Udaipur Kiran): IIFL Finance is currently trading at Rs. 606.75, up by 6.65 points or 1.11% from its previous closing of Rs. 600.10 on the BSE. The scrip opened at Rs. 601.85 and has touched a high and low of Rs. 611.50 and Rs. 598.40 respectively. So far 13779 shares were traded ... Read more IIFL Finance shines on raising Rs 130 crore through NCDs
Bigg Boss 20: Who is the most trending contestant this week?
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India plans its own 350 kmph bullet trains by 2030; first B28 trains from 2027
The entire 508-km Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail corridor is scheduled to be completed by December 2030. But to begin with a small stretch will likely be thrown open in 2027 for which BEML is manufacturing the high-speed train sets that will have a design speed of 280 kmph.
Ricky Kej questions artist Sargam Vaish accusing 'Vvan' of plagiarism: How did they get access
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 21 (IANS) Independent artist Sargam Vaish has accused the makers of Sidharth Malhotra and Tamannaah Bhatia, 'The Vvan' of using a section of his song Aigiri Nandini without his permission in their recently released trailer. On Monday, Sargam uploaded a video on his official Instagram handle in which he said, I have been working on a project for three years, and one song from that has been used in the film Vvans trailer that was recently released, without my permission. The Vvan stars Sidharth Malhotra and Tamannaah Bhatia and is directed by Deepak Kumar Mishra, produced by Balaji Telefilms and TVF. They have used my song for 25 seconds without my permission. He even threatened legal action against the makers if they did not remove the song from the trailer. Divulging some more details, he added, From 1 minute 8 seconds to 1 minute 33 seconds, the songs name is Aigiri Nandini. They have used my master file, production, and vocals as it is. I have signed a deal with a big label; if that is affected, they will be responsible for this. Kindly remove the song from your trailer and the movie; otherwise, my legal team will take care of it. As the post reached social media, CBFC member Ricky Kej asked the artist in the comments section, How did they get access to your master recording when you had not released it yet?(sic) Responding to him, Sargam shared, @rickykej > Sir, Im a big fan of yours, so it genuinely means a lot that you noticed this. The song was already given to another big movie and was still unreleased. Somehow, it reached this movie through another circle and was used before the original project. Thats exactly what Im trying to understand as well. Helmed by Deepak Kumar Mishra and Arunabh Kumar, 'Vvan' is slated to hit the theatres on September 25 this year.
Richa Chadha is all set to showcase her non-fiction series Musafiri on YouTube from September 25. The eight-episode show explores the curious and lesser-explored side of Mumbai. In an exclusive chat with Bollywood Hungama, Richa revealed that she had earlier planned to centre the show only around different festivals. I was working on a document for some years, which involved research, she said. India has a lot of festivals that are celebrated by people of more than one community. For example, in Lalbaugcha Raja, the ones playing dhol are from different community. Similarly, there are some Hindu-Sikh festivals and the harvest festival in Kerala as well. Richa continued, Initially, I had decided to do only on festivals. But then I realized that there are a lot of topics to cover here. Like how the British have been preserving their centuries old buildings, we have thousands of years old buildings. But not enough people know about it. So, from that lens I started working on it. I hope people appreciate it. A major point of attraction in Richas series is the Gilbert Hill located in Andheri, Mumbai. She was astonished to know from her researcher that the hill is said to be 65 million years old. Today, that hill is preserved simply because a temple is located on its top. I also knew as I had visited and shot around it. I used to wonder what kind of unusual mountain is this. It is absolutely straight, there is nothing on the sides, it has a temple, there is a net around and it is in the shape of a hexagon. I found it very fascinating. I explored the idea that when hyper-religious sentiment runs in the country, we should also study things that tell us that due to different faiths like Hindu and Islam, what all is still saved today, she said. When asked about the most challenging part of coming up with Musafiri, Richa said, Just finding the time to do it properly. I am a new mom, I have a production company also, I act and there are screenings sometimes. Also Read: Richa Chadha unveils trailer of her first non-fiction series Musafiri; to premiere on YouTube
Sooraj Barjatya, Himesh Reshammiya, Ayushmann Khurrana, Sharvari and producer Mahaveer Jain attended the title song launch of their film, Yeh Prem Mol Liya, at Mumbais iconic Royal Opera House. The kind-hearted and humble Sooraj Barjatya explained why the theatre was chosen to launch the song and also spoke about his film. Sooraj Barjatya said, I remember my school bus passing through Royal Opera House when I was a child. It was a huge cinema hall then. Bade hoardings lagte the and we used to wait 6 months to book the hall. It was a theatre meant for the whole family. I clearly remember watching Amar Akbar Anthony (1977) thrice in this cinema hall! Hence, which better venue than to launch the music of a family film than this family theatre (smiles)? He also explained why he prefers to make clean family entertainers, I was 10-12 when a writer came to meet my grandfather (Rajshri founder, Tarachand Barjatya). He narrated several film ideas, including that of Bhai Ho Toh Aisa (1972). After listening to every story, my grandfather would tell him, 'Super hit hai par mere kaam ki nahin hai'! When the writer left, I asked him, 'Jab kahani superhit hai toh hum banate kyun nahin?'. He smiled and took me outside the room, where the Saraswati emblem, which is also our logo, was placed. He told me, Main chahta hoon ki hamare yahaan aisi film banein jinme Saraswati ka vaas ho! There were claps in the hall as Sooraj continued, Today, my tauji, taya ji, chacha, chachi, everyone is seated here. If they are happy, then I feel their blessings are also with me! After the song was launched, Sooraj Barjatya continued, Somewhere, I feel complete now. Even after so many years, people come to watch my cinema. My daughter and my son-in-law are here with their family. My sons are there, my in-laws are there and I even have two granddaughters at home. Toh ab main kuch dena chahta hoon. Honestly, this is one of the most progressive films of mine, while also keeping my values intact! Through this film, I want to convey how different generations can stay together. He raised laughs as he added, I sometimes laugh that goodness dikhane mein main aur goodness karna chahta hoon! Toh woh mere apne issues hain. All I can say is that this is one of my progressive and favourite films. Yeh Prem Mol Liya releases in cinemas on November 27. Also Read: Yeh Prem Mol Liya album to have 6 songs; bonus song may be added to the film in Week 2; Himesh Reshammiya CONFESSES, Maine haath pair jode to convince Sooraj Barjatya to add a seventh song!
Mumbai Man Arrested With Rs 8.9 Crore Marijuana At Ahmedabad Airport
The passenger, who arrived from Bangkok, had concealed the banned substance among clothes in his checked-in baggage, officials said.
Salman Khan says,'What a superb voice' to Tamannaah Bhatia as she appears on 'Bigg Boss 20'
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 21 (IANS) Actors Tamannaah Bhatia and Sidharth Malhotra recently visited the sets of the popular reality show 'Bigg Boss 20' to promote their forthcoming mytho-fantasy-thriller 'The Vvaan: Force Of The Forrest'. In an adorable moment that has been doing the rounds on social media, host Salman was seen praising Tamannaah for her incredible voice. As Tamannaah spoke, Salman turned to Sidharth and said, What a superb voice she's got yaar. Hearing the compliment, the 'Baahubali' actress started to blush and thanked Salman for the kind words. Sidharth further commented that Tamannaah has 'Adaah' in her voice. Talking about The Vvaan, the makers recently unveiled the trailer of the much-anticipated drama. Rooted in folklore and fantasy, the film revolves around a forbidden forest and its ominous secrets. With Tamannaah and Sidharth as the leads, the project will also see Shweta Tiwari, Sunil Grover, Anup Soni, and Maniesh Paul in ancillary roles, along with others. Meanwhile, the makers also recently released the 'Chhathi Maiya' song from 'The Vvaan'. Talking about the devotional number, Tamannaah shared that she made it a point to study and understand the significance of Chhath in order to do justice to the devotional track. The 'F3' actress added that she feels deeply connected with Chhathi Maiyya. She said, I have always held a deep reverence for Chhath Puja. Before we started shooting for the song, I spent time studying and understanding the significance of the ritual and how it is performed in Bihar and Patna. Honestly, I was stunned to learn the power it holds. The strong connection I felt with Chhathi Maiyya is something I cannot put in words. I found myself feeling deeply connected to her. Directed by Deepak Mishra, the story of 'Vvaan' has been written by Arunabh Kumar. Backed by Shobha Kapoor, Ektaa R Kapoor, Arunabh Kumar and Niraj Kothari, 'The Vvaan' is likely to be out in the cinema halls on September 25.
CBI arrests absconding Maha CGST official in Rs 40 lakh bribe case
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 21 (IANS) The CBI arrested a CGST official from Uttarakhands Rishikesh in connection with a Rs 40 lakh bribe case that involved proceedings against a company based in Maharashtras Raigad, an official said on Monday. Additional Commissioner, CGST, Vinay Kumar Kantheti, IRS 2009 batch, has been absconding since September 16, when the Bombay High Court cancelled his bail, along with that of two co-accused, and directed him to surrender before the CBI, the official said. Instead of complying with the High Courts order, Kantheti absconded and has now been traced in Rishikesh and taken into custody by the CBI, said the statement. His colleague and Superintendent, CGST, Raigad, Rakesh Kumar Sinha, and a private person, Narinder Rajput, who worked as a conduit to the college on behalf of the officials, are already in judicial custody, the CBI said. The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), Anti-Corruption Branch, Mumbai, registered a case on August 26 under Section 7 of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, based on a complaint alleging that a Superintendent, CGST, Khandeshwar, Raigad, demanded illegal gratification. It was alleged that an illegal gratification of Rs 1.50 crore, subsequently reduced to Rs 40 lakh, was demanded in connection with proceedings relating to the complainants firm, the CBI said The Central probe agency laid a trap on August 27, during which a private person/Customs House Agent was apprehended while allegedly accepting Rs 40 lakh on behalf of the Superintendent, CGST, Raigad and the Additional Commissioner, CGST, Raigad, it said. The CBI arrested all three accused and produced them before the learned Special CBI Court, Thane. The CBI sought five days of police custody for custodial interrogation. However, vide order dated August 28, the Special Court rejected the request for custody, held the arrests illegal and released the accused on bail, the statement said. The CBI challenged the Special Courts order before the Bombay High Court, which accepted the agencys plea, quashed and set aside the Special Court's order, and remanded three accused to two days CBI custody. After examining the record, the High Court found that the grounds of arrest had been communicated to the accused in writing and that the family members and advocates had been duly informed, the statement said. Pursuant to the High Court order, the accused Superintendent and the accused private person were taken into CBI custody for two days and subsequently sent to 14 days of judicial custody by the Court, the CBI said. However, the accused Additional Commissioner, Vinay Kumar Kantheti, absconded instead of complying with the High Court order. The CBI said it has now arrested him He Rishikesh.
Maha govt clears BMCs underground water tunnel project
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 21 (IANS) In a major infrastructure push to secure the Mumbai Metropolitan Regions (MMR) long-term water distribution, the Maharashtra government on Monday extended prior approval to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) to design and construct an 8-kilometre underground water tunnel connecting Pise and Panjrapur in neighbouring Bhiwandi. Currently, water is conveyed across the 8 km stretch between Pise and Panjrapur through four surface pipelines, three measuring 2,235 mm in diameter and one measuring 3,000 mm. Commissioned between 1979 and 2007, these pipelines are nearing the end of their operational lifespan, having served for 47, 40, 30, and 19 years, respectively, across Stages 1, 2, 3, and 3A. The transition to an underground tunnel addresses critical challenges faced by the civic body, including space constraints along the existing pipeline corridor in Bhiwandi, pipeline deterioration, vulnerability to surface disruptions, escalating water demand across the MMR and integration needs with newly planned pumping stations and ongoing network-strengthening projects. The BMCs Additional Municipal Commissioner formally moved the proposal by letter dated March 23, 2026, seeking state clearance to begin pre-construction and engineering preparations. While extending approval, the state government laid down stringent conditions, stipulating that the project will carry zero financial liability for the state government, with the BMC solely responsible for funding, execution and long-term maintenance. Conditions include ensuring no danger or damage to buildings or structures along the tunnel route, verifying whether approval from the Ministry of Environment or Groundwater Survey and Development Agency is required, and obtaining permissions from the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) and other authorities. The government also directed that the Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) be selected only after a complete geological study of the underground strata. Authorities stressed that necessary measures must be taken to ensure that no disaster-like situation arises during the ongoing work or after completion of the water tunnel due to heavy rainfall in Mumbai and adjacent areas during the monsoon period. In addition to disposing of solid waste generated during excavation, measures must be taken to prevent dust pollution. Use noise-control measures such as silencers, sound barriers, rubber mats for muck-handling trucks, and hydraulically operated crane hoisting systems to keep noise levels below 55 decibels. The BMC will be responsible for preservation, maintenance, repairs and related works of the tunnel. The civic body will also bear full responsibility for any legal, judicial or administrative issues arising from excavation or construction.
Maha govt announces global workforce mobility policy 2026
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 21 (IANS) Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday directed officials to create country-specific Skill Passports, update curricula across Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) and training centres, and establish safe recruitment mechanisms for overseas jobs under Maharashtras Global Workforce Mobility Policy. He said Maharashtra is empowering youth for international employment through skills and language training tailored to global workplace requirements. Fadnavis issued these instructions while speaking at a one-day international conference on labour mobility jointly organised by the Maharashtra Institution for Transformation (MITRA), the Protocol Department, the Department of Skills, Employment, Entrepreneurship & Innovation, and the Maharashtra Agency for Holistic International Mobility and Advancement (MAHIMA). The Chief Minister noted that shifting global demographics and ageing populations in developed nations have boosted demand for skilled workers. Aligning Indias youth potential with global demand will strengthen the concept of Circular Mobility of Talent, with Maharashtra playing a key role. India has signed labour mobility agreements with 28 countries, where demand is strong for professionals in engineering, healthcare, construction and technical fields. Citing the World Economic Forums Future of Jobs Report 2025, Fadnavis said nearly 170 million new jobs will be created globally by 2030, while 92 million jobs will be displaced. Maharashtra, he added, is positioned to lead in international workforce mobility. Departments have been directed to leverage recruitment agency experience to inform training institutes about foreign workforce needs, adopt blended digital and practical training, set timelines and baseline tests for online language courses, and use digital translation tools. The policy framework prioritises skill development, demand-aligned training, language instruction, certification, documentation assistance and pre-departure orientation. The government will also focus on re-integrating skilled professionals returning from abroad with domestic industries. To streamline overseas employment and overcome language barriers, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between Digital India Bhashini, MITRA and MAHIMA. This initiative will provide free training in foreign and industry-specific languages using translation technology, benefiting ITI and polytechnic students. Protocol Minister Jaykumar Rawal said international labour mobility is not just workforce migration but an economic partnership connecting skills, investment, diaspora and global markets. By coordinating with foreign consulates, industries, universities and skill institutions, Maharashtras talent will be linked to global opportunities. Skills Minister Mangal Prabhat Lodha added that along with professional training, the government is committed to helping students adapt to foreign cultures. Workers heading overseas will also act as ambassadors, strengthening ties between Maharashtra and host nations.
8.9 kg hydroponic marijuana seized at Ahmedabad airport, Mumbai man held
Digital Desk | Ahmedabad, Sep 21 (IANS) Customs officials at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport (SVPIA) seized 8.913 kg of hydroponic marijuana from a Mumbai resident who arrived from Bangkok on Monday, with the contraband concealed among clothes in his checked-in baggage, officials said. The Air Intelligence Unit (AIU) of Ahmedabad Customs intercepted the male passenger after profiling passengers arriving on Thai Airways flight TG-343 from Bangkok. During examination of his check-in baggage, officers recovered a green-coloured substance packed in 14 airtight plastic packets. According to the Customs Department, the packets were concealed among clothes inside the baggage. A preliminary test using an NDPS field-testing kit confirmed the substance as ganja (marijuana). The total weight of the recovered contraband was 8,913 grams, or approximately 8.9 kg. The marijuana was seized under the relevant provisions of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985, and the passenger was arrested. Further investigation is underway. The seizure comes amid several cases involving marijuana consignments being brought to Ahmedabad from Southeast Asia. In June, Customs officials seized 10.911 kg of hydroponic marijuana from a 20-year-old passenger who arrived from Bangkok. Customs found the contraband in five packets concealed inside a checked-in trolley bag, and they arrested the passenger. In May, the AIU had seized 6.54 kg of marijuana from another Bangkok-Ahmedabad passenger. Officials found the substance in six vacuum-sealed packets concealed inside a trolley bag, and they arrested the passenger under the NDPS Act. A further seizure was reported in July, when Customs officials recovered 5.3 kg of hydroponic marijuana from a Bangkok returnee at Ahmedabad airport. The contraband had been packed in five black polythene packets and concealed in a checked-in trolley bag. In another recent case, Customs seized 5.5197 kg of hydroponic marijuana from a Mumbai resident arriving from Ho Chi Minh City on September 5. The contraband was concealed in packets placed inside cookie boxes and a cornflakes packet in his hand baggage. Authorities are investigating the latest case to establish the source and intended destination of the seized contraband.
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NSE IPO: GMP drops from Rs 285 to Rs 55 ahead of listing
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 21 (IANS) The grey market premium (GMP) for the much-awaited Rs 22,569 crore NSE initial public offering (IPO) fell sharply ahead of the share allotment and listing, even as the issue attracted healthy investor participation and closed with an overall subscription of 5.67 times on the final day of bidding. According to grey market tracking platforms, the NSE IPO's GMP stood at Rs 55 on September 21, significantly lower than the peak level of Rs 285 recorded during the bidding period. The decline of Rs 230 over the last 18 trading sessions points to moderating sentiment in the unofficial market, although expectations of a positive listing remain intact. Based on the latest GMP and the upper end of the price band at Rs 1,785 per share, the estimated listing price is around Rs 1,840, implying a potential gain of about 3.08 per cent over the issue price. Market observers, however, note that grey market premiums are unofficial indicators and can fluctuate until the day of listing. Despite the cooling grey market sentiment, investors showed strong interest in the offer. The IPO was subscribed 5.67 times overall at the close of bidding on September 21. Qualified Institutional Buyers (QIBs) emerged as the biggest contributors, subscribing to their reserved portion 12.68 times. The Non-Institutional Investor (NII) segment was subscribed 6.54 times, while the Retail Individual Investor (RII) category received bids for 1.33 times the shares on offer. The IPO is entirely an offer-for-sale (OFS), with existing shareholders offloading their stakes. The issue was priced in the range of Rs 1,700-1,785 per share, with investors required to bid for a minimum lot of eight shares. The strong institutional response highlights continued investor interest in India's largest stock exchange operator, which occupies a dominant position in the country's capital markets ecosystem. Market participants said the robust QIB demand reflects confidence in NSE's business model, earnings profile and long-term growth prospects despite the recent moderation in grey market valuations.
Ex-India Fast Bowler Zaheer Khan Appointed Chennai Super Kings Head Coach For IPL 2027
CSK Managing Director KS Viswanathan: Five-time Indian Premier League (IPL) champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on Monday appointed former India left-arm fast bowler Zaheer Khan as their new head coach for the 2027 season. Zaheer replaces Stephen Fleming, who stepped down earlier this year after the side failed to reach playoffs for a third straight time. It also brought an end to Flemings 18-year association with the franchise and since then, he has taken over as the head coach of the England mens Test team. It's an honour to be a part of one of the most successful teams in the history of the IPL. As a cricketer, I have faced CSK on the field and have thoroughly enjoyed the contests. The atmosphere created by the Superfans at Chepauk make it even more special. I can't wait to join the legacy franchise with such a rich history, Zaheer said in a statement by the franchise on Monday. During a distinguished 14-year international career, Zaheer represented India in 92 Tests, 200 ODIs, and 17 T20Is, picking up 610 wickets across formats. In the IPL, the veteran left-arm bowler turned out for Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Mumbai Indians, and Delhi Capitals, claiming 102 wickets in 100 matches at an average of 27.27. We are pleased to confirm Zaheer Khan as the Head Coach for Chennai Super Kings. Zaheer's distinguished playing career and proven ability to nurture young talent make him a valuable addition to our setup. We are confident that his guidance will help strengthen the core of this franchise, said CSK owner Rupa Gurunath. Zaheer, a key architect of Indias 2011 ODI World Cup-winning campaign, brings a wealth of tactical acumen and coaching experience to CSK. He previously served as Director of Cricket Operations and Head of Global Development at Mumbai Indians, before taking up a mentoring role with Lucknow Super Giants in IPL 2025. He also conducted a fast-bowling camp for various pacers in India A, U19 and targeted pool at the BCCI Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru earlier this year. The decision to appoint Zaheer comes after extensive conversations happened with various candidates once Fleming left the CSK fold. Zaheer, a key architect of Indias 2011 ODI World Cup-winning campaign, brings a wealth of tactical acumen and coaching experience to CSK. He previously served as Director of Cricket Operations and Head of Global Development at Mumbai Indians, before taking up a mentoring role with Lucknow Super Giants in IPL 2025. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories As a player, Zaheer was one of the key reasons for India's success in the 2000s. He's one of the finest cricketing brains and we look forward to having him in our family, said CSK Managing Director KS Viswanathan. Article Source: IANS
Chennai Super Kings name Zaheer Khan head coach after 18-year Fleming era
Chennai Super Kings have appointed former India pacer Zaheer Khan as head coach for IPL 2027, replacing Stephen Fleming after his 18-year association with the franchise. Fleming joined CSK as a player in 2008 and became head coach in 2009, overseeing five IPL titles, two Champions League T20 titles, 12 playoff appearances and 10 IPL finals. His tenure ended after CSK missed the playoffs for a third successive season. Zaheer brings experience from coaching and cricket-management roles with Mumbai Indians and Lucknow Super Giants, as well as a distinguished playing career that included Indias 2011 World Cup triumph.
Maha govt pledges support to farmers; drought review meeting on Oct 5
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 21 (IANS) Amid drought-like conditions due to scanty rainfall in 19 districts of Maharashtra, Agriculture Minister Dattatray Bharne on Monday announced that the state government will extend all possible assistance to farmers facing acute distress. He reassured the farming community that the government stands firmly behind them during this challenging period. Relief and Rehabilitation Minister Makarand Jadhav Patil said officials have been instructed to ensure no farmer affected during the Kharif season is left without government assistance. He explained that the Revenue and Forest Department (Relief Work) issued revised criteria and procedures for drought assessment aligned with the Union Governments Revised Drought Management Code, 2016. The framework uses a three-tier scientific process to evaluate drought severity based on rainfall, vegetation index, area sown, soil moisture, and groundwater levels, while also considering socio-economic factors such as fodder availability, drinking water shortages, demand for employment, and migration patterns. Cooperation Minister Babasaheb Patil said 100 per cent drought conditions will be declared across the state, clarifying that while financial relief will be provided, distribution will strictly follow regulatory guidelines. Minister Bharne, who conducted crop inspection tours, said extensive damage has been reported to soybean, cotton, and sugarcane. He noted that the Chief Minister and both Deputy Chief Ministers have already declared intent to assist affected farmers. The administration is actively coordinating assistance from multiple channels, including the National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF), state relief packages, and crop insurance payouts. Following a detailed assessment ending September 30, the Chief Minister will hold a comprehensive review meeting by October 5, after which the official financial assistance package will be announced. Delivering prompt relief to farmers remains our utmost priority, he said. Minister Jadhav Patil explained that the drought identification process comprises three phases: checking rainfall indicators, assessing severity, and conducting ground verification surveys. Villages where crop damage exceeds 33 per cent will qualify as drought-affected. The deadline to declare drought for the Kharif season is October 30, while for the Rabi season it is March 31. Local authorities can deploy water tankers immediately if drinking water shortages arise. According to officials, a State-Level Drought Monitoring Committee operates under the Commissioner (Agriculture), complemented by District-Level Committees led by Collectors. The Agriculture Minister is conducting review meetings and field visits across revenue divisions to submit recommendations to the Cabinet. The Relief and Rehabilitation Department is executing measures on priority following directions from the Chief Minister.
Bengal: RPF arrests Maha man at Howrah with Rs 67 lakh cash
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Sep 21 (IANS) A passenger was caught with bundles of notes at Howrah station in West Bengal, police said on Monday. The Railway Protection Force (RPF) arrested Sujit Kale, a resident of Maharashtra, and recovered around Rs 67 lakh in cash from him. Kale failed to provide a satisfactory explanation about the source of the money and was taken into custody. On Sunday night, RPF personnel were patrolling the New Complex of Howrah station when they noticed Kale. His movements appeared suspicious, prompting questioning. As his answers were unsatisfactory, the RPF searched his bag and found bundles of notes amounting to Rs 67 lakh. According to RPF officials, Kale is a resident of Solapur in Maharashtra. During interrogation, he claimed to own a shop in the Gaya Township area and said he had travelled to Howrah by Mumbai Mail on Sunday night. He told officials he had brought the money to buy gold and silver from Burrabazar in Kolkata. However, his explanation did not convince the RPF. Officials said Kale could not explain the source of the bundled notes or produce any documents for the cash. He was arrested, and the Income Tax Department was informed. Sources said the recovered money and the arrested person will be handed over to the Income Tax Department. Authorities noted that surveillance in railway and metro stations has been heightened ahead of the Durga Puja festive season. Special checks are also being conducted on the movement of large amounts of cash in view of the Assembly byelections in Nandigram and Rejinagar constituencies on October 6. Naka checking is being carried out on highways to prevent transfer of cash in pollbound constituencies.
India, Canada to hold next round of trade pact talks from October 5: Goyal
The negotiations for a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between India and Canada are progressing and the next round of talks will be held from October 5, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Monday. ...the next 90 days should be a very defining period in the Canada-India relationship, he told reporters here. The fourth round of negotiations concluded here on September 18. The talks are moving at a faster pace as both the countries are targeting to conclude the negotiations by end of this year. Both sides have resolved to fast track negotiations, in view of which our team is now slated to go for the fifth round on October 5, Goyal said. Canada's International Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu was in Mumbai last week to hold talks with Goyal. India's major exports to Canada include pharmaceuticals, iron and steel, seafood, cotton garments, electronic goods and chemicals. Key imports from Canada include pulses, pearls and semi-precious stones, coal,
FM Sitharaman meets JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon in Mumbai
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 21 (IANS) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday met Jamie Dimon, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of JPMorgan Chase & Co., during the 11th edition of the JPMorgan India Investor Conference in Mumbai. According to the Finance Ministry, Dimon interacted with the finance minister on the sidelines of the conference, which brought together investors, policymakers and corporate leaders to discuss India's economic outlook and investment opportunities. FM Sitharaman also addressed participants at the event and took part in a fireside chat with Sajjid Chinoy, Head of Asia Economics at JPMorgan. Jamie Dimon, Chairman and CEO of JPMorgan Chase & Co., interacts with FM Sitharaman during the J.P. Morgan India Investor Conference in Mumbai, Maharashtra, the finance minister posted on social media platform X. FM Sitharaman addressed the gathering and participated in a fireside chat with Sajjid Chinoy, Head of Asia Economics at JPMorgan, during the 11th edition of the J.P. Morgan India Investor Conference in Mumbai, Maharashtra, the finance minister added. The meeting comes as JPMorgan said in a recent report that a combination of tax reforms and regulatory measures had enhanced the attractiveness of equities for domestic investors, helping sustain robust inflows despite relatively muted market returns over the past two years. The brokerage noted that changes in the taxation framework for long-term capital gains, debt mutual funds and certain insurance products have improved the relative appeal of equities. It said these measures, alongside rising participation through systematic investment plans (SIPs), are supporting a continued shift of household savings toward financial assets. According to JPMorgan, domestic investors have increasingly emerged as a stabilising force for Indian markets, offsetting bouts of volatility triggered by foreign portfolio investor outflows and global uncertainties. The report highlighted that retail participation has remained resilient even during periods of modest benchmark returns, signalling a structural change in investment behaviour.
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Ameesha Patel questions hefty entourage costs for female actors: Bigger than their day 1 collection
Ameesha Patel has once again shared her candid views on the Hindi film industry, this time questioning the practice of actors travelling with large entourages during film promotions. In a recent social media interaction with fans, the Gadar 2 actor addressed questions about celebrity entourages and the expenses involved when producers bear the cost. A fan asked Ameesha whether it was fair for stars to bring an additional entourage at a producers expense. Responding to the question, Ameesha wrote, many female actresses are in denial of their stardom their enterouge during film promotions which comes at the cost of the producers are bigger then their day 1 collection. hope they have the same enterouge in their regular life minus a producer paying for it. While making the comment, Ameesha did not mention or identify any particular female actor from the Hindi film industry. Her post focused on what she described as the growing expenses associated with celebrity entourages during promotional activities. Ameesha was also asked by another fan whether she had signed a new project. The actor said she would rather wait for a project she considers worthwhile than take up films simply for the sake of being part of a release. She responded, Dont want to be part of buy one get one free offer films and Rs 99 ticket price films and that too from day 1 on release day. Rather create gadar once in few years then to do RUBBISH filler films and time wil come super soon to create another havoc at the box office. This is not the first time Ameesha has spoken about issues concerning actors and the film industry. In May this year, she had commented on the online trolling faced by Indian actors. She wrote, Actors here in INDIA are more badly trolled by our own people than Hollywood stars are within their country from their own people, which is so sad! Whether its an Indian stars appearance or attire at big events, they sadly become targets of their own people! Such a shame! On the work front, Ameesha was last seen in the 2024 romantic comedy Tauba Tera Jalwa, directed by Akashaditya Lama. The film also featured Jatin Khurana and Angela Krislinzki. Her last major box-office success was Gadar 2, in which she reprised her role as Sakina opposite Sunny Deol. Directed by Anil Sharma, the film reportedly collected Rs 686 crores worldwide and also starred Utkarsh Sharma, Simrat Kaur, Manish Wadhwa and Gaurav Chopra. Also Read : Ameesha Patels parents Mumbai home robbed, jewellery worth Rs 5 lakh reportedly stolen
Fatal Car Crash in Mumbai Linked to Speeding and Negligence
A tragic car accident on Mumbais Coastal Road resulted in three fatalities and one serious injury, leading to an ongoing police investigation. Fatal Car Crash in Mumbai Linked to Speeding and Negligence
Sharad Pawar to tour Maharashtra's drought-affected regions from Sep 28
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 21 (IANS) With several parts of Maharashtra facing severe drought conditions due to inadequate rainfall this season, Nationalist Congress Party-SP chief Sharad Pawar is set to undertake a tour of the affected regions from next Monday. The veteran leader will visit farms directly to assess the situation on the ground and interact with affected farmers. The announcement comes amidst escalating political action over the agrarian crisis. Earlier, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis had directed all guardian ministers to conduct field reviews in their respective districts to expedite government relief measures. While CM Fadnavis has accused the opposition of politicising the situation, Sharad Pawar's planned tour is expected to raise the pressure on the state administration. Although the state government has announced that crop damage assessments (panchnamas) will begin on October 5, farmers have expressed anxiety over delays in receiving relief funds. In a letter to CM Fadnavis, Pawar previously urged the state government to officially declare a drought and submitted a 9-point charter of demands. He also urged the CM to declare a state-level drought immediately without waiting for formal technical criteria, extend emergency drought benefits to heavily affected talukas, provide immediate compensation of Rs 50,000 per hectare to affected farmers and Rs 25,000 as special financial aid to landless farm labourer families, implement a farm loan waiver immediately, facilitate fresh crop loans, increase the incentive subsidy for farmers with consistent loan repayments from Rs 50,000 to Rs 100,000, and cover defaulting farmers from the 202526 season under the waiver. Pawar called upon the CM to apply the Re 1 crop insurance scheme retroactively with all previously excluded trigger points restored, and immediately disburse the promised Rs 17,000 per hectare compensation for unseasonal rain damage from last year, initiate special works under the Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGA) focusing on agriculture and water conservation and provide dedicated water tankers to preserve fruit orchards, and conduct immediate surveys in villages facing drinking water shortages to deploy government tankers. He has emphasised the need to set up cattle fodder camps, drinking water points, and veterinary services on demand, launch a special drive through the Energy Department to repair faulty transformers on priority to counter load-shedding issues and set up state- and district-level control rooms to monitor daily rainfall, crop health, water scarcity, and fodder availability. He also demanded that the government should waive complete tuition and academic fees for students studying in drought-affected talukas, rather than limiting concessions to examination fee waivers. Meanwhile, NCP SP MLA Rohit Pawar has already initiated a tour of the drought-hit areas, launching sharp attacks on the state government. Rohit Pawar, in a post on X, said that when assessing drought, human errors should be avoided, accurate processing of information from various indicators should take place, and drought-affected talukas should be identified in less time. For this purpose, the government has developed Maha-MADAT, an advanced computer system, extremely important for determining Trigger-1 and Trigger-2, but he pointed out a crucial shortcoming in it. However, the shocking fact is that the tenure given to MRSAC (Maharashtra Remote Sensing Application Centre, Nagpur) for this computer system, Maha-MADAT, was only up to the Kharif season of 2024. Despite the Agriculture Department repeatedly submitting proposals for extension of tenure, this government has not yet taken any decision on it. While Maharashtra is burning in drought, how can the government sleep for two whole years like this? The government should immediately complete the necessary processes, declare drought in the state, and implement relief measures accordingly, he noted. Parallel to Sharad Pawars field visits, the NCP-SP has convened a comprehensive state-level meeting on September 28 in Mumbai. The meeting will be chaired by the party's state President Shashikant Shinde in the presence of Working President Supriya Sule. Attendees include party MPs, MLAs, state office-bearers, observers, spokespersons, district and taluka heads, frontal organisation chiefs, and former candidates. During the meeting, NCP SP will evaluate the drought and water scarcity situation across Maharashtra and its impact on rural life, formulate the party's stance and strategy regarding youth unemployment, address paper leaks and examination malpractices affecting st, students' futures and issue guidelines and vigilance tasks for office-bearers regarding the State Infrastructure/Information Register (SIR). Besides, the party will review the current political landscape in Maharashtra and discuss organisational expansion and party-building strategies.
Who Was Mithu Mukherjee? Veteran Bengali Actress Passes Away At 71
Veteran Bengali actress Mithu Mukherjee, one of the recognisable faces of Bengali cinema in the 1970s and 1980s, has died at the age of 71. She passed away at a private hospital in Mumbai on Sunday night, September 20, after reportedly
Central Railway recovered Rs 140.8 crore in penalties from 18 lakh ticketless and unauthorised travel cases between April and August, marking a 40% rise from the same period last year. Mumbai division recorded the highest collection at Rs 58.5 crore, while August alone saw Rs 19.5 crore recovered. Officials attributed the increase to intensified ticket checks and the revised minimum penalty, which rose from Rs 250 to Rs 500.
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Bihar: Six children drown while bathing in floodwaters in Bhagalpur's Sultanagan
Six children drowned while bathing in floodwaters near Tareta village in Bihar's Bhagalpur district, officials said. The children, reportedly from Dudhailla village, were found dead after local residents launched a search operation and informed police
Heavy rain, thunderstorms likely in parts of Maharashtra: IMD
Thunderstorm accompanied with lightning, light to moderate rainfall and gusty winds (30-40 kmph) at isolated places was very likely in parts of Maharashtra, the weather department said
Saba recalls when Kareena Kapoor first met
Mumbai: Saif Ali Khans sister Saba Pataudi marked her sister-in-law Kareena Kapoors 46th birthday with a nostalgic social media post. The post featured a series of pictures, including a throwback picture with the actress and a cherished memory of her late father, former Indian cricketer Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi. Saba shared a carousel of memories Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
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Veteran Bengali actress Mithu Mukherjee passes away in Mumbai at 71 - Report
Veteran Bengali actress Mithu Mukherjee, known for her work in the 1970s and 1980s, passed away at 71 in Mumbai after battling cancer for nearly a year. She made her film debut in 1972 and rose to fame with Marjina Abdulla. She later appeared in Bengali and Hindi films alongside prominent actors before retiring from acting in the 1990s.
Ayushmann Khurrana Calls Yeh Prem Mol Liya A Film For
Ayushmann Khurrana described Yeh Prem Mol Liya as a film made for Bharat, not India while speaking at the launch of the films title track in Mumbai. The song launch, held at the Royal Opera House, brought together Ayushmann, Sharvari, filmmaker Sooraj Barjatya and composer Himesh Reshammiya. Himesh also performed the newly released track live [] The post Ayushmann Khurrana Calls Yeh Prem Mol Liya A Film For Bharat, Not India appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
IIT Bombay suicide: Dean Prof Suryanarayana Doolla removed
Mumbai: The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay on Monday, September 21, said Professor Suryanarayana Doolla has been removed from the Deans post with immediate effect, days after a students suicide. The institutes director, Prof Shireesh Kedare, in an official mail, said that Prof Doolla, presently serving as Dean (Administrative Affairs), has been removed from Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Salman Khan questions how paparazzi photograph Katrina Kaif and female stars:
Highlights Salman Khan defended Katrina Kaif after she was targeted over her postpartum weight. The Bigg Boss 20 host also criticised paparazzi for taking inappropriate photographs of female celebrities. Khan urged trolls to think about their own behaviour before targeting others online. Salman Khan has spoken out against the trolling of Katrina Kaif over her postpartum weight, while also taking aim at paparazzi culture and the way female celebrities are photographed. During Bigg Boss 20 s Weekend Ka Vaar, Khan addressed the criticism aimed at Katrina after her recent public appearance at a Ganapati Utsav in Mumbai. Salman Khan defends Katrina Kaif Questioning why people were trolling Katrina over her appearance after giving birth, Khan said pregnancy naturally brings changes to a womans body. Why do you troll somebody who gets pregnant? Pregnant hone ke baad everyone puts on weight, he said. Khan added that Katrina would return to work when she was ready and suggested that she was choosing to spend time with her family. The comments came after Katrina faced online criticism over her postpartum appearance. She and Vicky Kaushal welcomed their first child, son Vihaan, last November. Salman calls out paparazzi Khan then turned his attention to the treatment of female celebrities by paparazzi, particularly the practice of photographing women from angles they may find uncomfortable. Paparazzi hip shots lete hain, taangon ke shots lete hain, aur agar peeche se shot mil jaaye toh woh bhi lete hain, he said. He claimed that female celebrities do not like being photographed in this way and recalled seeing similar behaviour involving his niece. See on Instagram Meri apni niece chal rahi hoti hai, toh peeche se uska shot le rahe hain aur caption daalte hain Pehchaano ye kaun hai? he said. Addressing women directly, Khan added: Agar aisa ho toh ghoom ke ek chamat maaro aur bolo, Apni maa-behen ka shot le lo. Disgusting people! What is this mentality? He takes on trolls targeting him too Khan also addressed comments about his own age, acknowledging that he is now 60 and saying he cannot remain the same age as when he starred in Maine Pyar Kiya . At one point, he removed his shirt and hat and wiped off his makeup on camera, appearing to challenge those who criticise his appearance. He also defended his brother Sohail Khan and actor Varun Dhawan against online trolling, telling viewers to look at themselves before making fun of others. Pehle apne aap ko dekho, apne jism ko dekho uske baad karna yeh sab, Khan said. Khan and Katrina previously worked together on films including Ek Tha Tiger , Tiger Zinda Hai and Bharat . Katrina has been married to Vicky Kaushal since 2021.
Sensex jumps 564 points, Nifty rallies for 4th day on easing oil prices, fresh foreign fund inflows
Mumbai, Sep 21 (PTI) Market benchmark indices ended higher on Monday, with the Sensex climbing 564 points and the Nifty rising for the fourth day, amid cooling crude oil prices, fresh foreign fund inflows and a positive trend in global equities. The 30-share BSE Sensex jumped 564.03 points, or 0.76 per cent, to settle at 74,858.99. During the day, it surged 692.44 points, or 0.93 per cent, to 74,987.40. Rising for the fourth day, the 50-share NSE Nifty was up 67.90 points, or 0.29 per cent, to end at 23,414.30. Among the 30 Sensex firms, UltraTech Cement jumped 4.11 per
IIT-Bombay student death case: Dean Professor removed
The institute's Director, Prof. Shireesh Kedare, in an official mail, said that Prof. Doolla, presently serving as Dean (Administrative Affairs), has been removed from the post, as per officials
Nandita Das calls Manto 'A journey I will cherish forever' as the film clocks 7 years
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 21 (IANS) Actress and filmmaker Nandita Das commemorated 7 years of her 2018 biographical drama, 'Manto' with a heartfelt post on her official social media handle. Sharing two posters of the film on her IG, Nandita asked the netizens for their views on 'Manto'. The filmmaker said that it is a journey she will cherish forever. She penned, 7 years ago, on this day, Manto was released! A journey I will cherish forever. If you havent seen it yet, its on YouTube and Apple TV. To know more about Why Manto?, I have shared the YouTube link on my story. Nandita also revealed that she has written a book on her journey with the movie. I also wrote a whole book on it called Manto & I that is full of images and stories, right from its inception to its fruition. Its on discount on Amazon and Kindle. Shamelessly promoting it. After all, we make films and write books to share, to communicate what one feels compelled to say. If you do watch/read, I would love to know your thoughts, she went on to add. Lauding 'Manto' in the comment section, one of the Instagram user wrote, What a wonderful experience this was Sirazuddins casting still haunts me @nanditadasofficial. Another one penned, I will never forget watching this film. It was an experience I shall forever cherish! It still breaks my heart ...and remains my favourite biopics, read the third comment. A cinematic adaptation of the life of the prominent Urdu author Saadat Hasan Manto, the project saw Nawazuddin Siddiqui in the title character. The primary cast of the drama also features Tahir Raj Bhasin as the Hindi film superstar Shyam Chadda, and Rasika Dugal as Manto's wife, Safia. 'Manto' also happens to be the first film to be produced under Nandita Das Initiatives LLP, the banner founded by Nandita in 2016.
BJP workers protest water shortage for idol immersion in Telangana
Tensions erupted at Chintakunta canal in Telangana's Karimnagar on September 21 as BJP workers and Hindu organisations protested over water shortage for Ganesh idol immersion. Police intervened, detained protesters and shifted them to nearby police stations
UK flight disruptions hits Scotland, Northern Ireland and Northern England
Flights across Scotland, Northern Ireland and northern England faced delays Monday after a technical issue at NATSs Prestwick center. NATS said London and airports south of Manchester were broadly unaffected, while EasyJet called for action to strengthen system resilience
IIT Bombay removes Prof Suryanarayana Doola as dean after student protests
Student sources told mid-day that they received an email from the institute on Monday morning informing them about the change. Doola had previously served as Dean of Student Affairs before taking charge as Dean of Administrative Affairs
What is OneTag? Switch FASTag bank, retain same tag; fresh KYC, get refund
Gadkari launched the facility at the Global Fintech Fest 2026 in Mumbai. The initiative is intended to give FASTag users more flexibility in choosing their issuer bank and make the process of switching banks simpler.
Four injured after multiple explosions hit Aleppo army site in Syria
At least four people were injured after a series of explosions at an army site near Al-Eis in Aleppo, northern Syria. Authorities said an ammunition depot was involved, while civil defence teams evacuated families and remained on high alert as blasts continued
IIT Bombay protest Day 3: Students meet director, submit 18-point list of demand
The students had prepared an 18-point letter outlining their demands, including an Open House meeting, an investigative committee into the students death, suspension of professors and a code of conduct for faculty members, among others
IIT Bombay student death: Mumbai Crime Branch takes over probe, examines phone
Wakode, a second-year student in the Department of Energy Science and Engineering, was found dead in his hostel room on September 18, hours after he was allegedly found using a mobile phone during a mid-semester examination
3 men held separately with 3 illegal pistols and 11 cartridges in Mumbai
CR conducts first KAVACH 4.0 safety audit trial on Kurduvadi-Boribial section
The full-functionality trial was conducted on both UP and DOWN Lines of the Kurduvadi-Boribial-Kurduvadi section on September 19 and 20, covering 104.7 route kilometres, Central Railway said in a press release on Monday
Man stabbed to death while sleeping after argument over drinking in Mumbais Kandivali
Sharvari marked the music launch of her upcoming film Yeh Prem Mol Liya with a special evening at Mumbais Royal Opera House. The actor shared glimpses from the event on Instagram and reflected on the significance of the historic venue, which has been associated with generations of audiences experiencing stories, songs and films. Talking about the venue and the beginning of the films promotions, Sharvari wrote, Royal Opera House, where generations came together with their families to watch stories, songs and films come alive. What a beautiful place to begin promotions for a Sooraj Barjatya film - Yeh Prem Mol Liya! The music launch holds added significance for Sharvari as Yeh Prem Mol Liya marks her first collaboration with filmmaker Sooraj Barjatya and actor Ayushmann Khurrana. The film explores themes of family, emotions and music, making the Royal Opera House a fitting setting for the launch of its music. Sharing her thoughts about the occasion, Sharvari described the evening as a moment she would hold close to her heart. The actors Instagram post offered a glimpse into the celebrations as the team officially began the promotional journey of the film. Directed by Sooraj Barjatya, Yeh Prem Mol Liya stars Ayushmann Khurrana and Sharvari in the lead roles. The film is scheduled to release on November 27, 2026. Also Read : Ganesh Chaturthi 2026: Ananya Panday, Sharvari, Suniel Shetty and other Bollywood stars share glimpses of their celebrations
Veteran actress Mithu Mukherjee dies at 71 after cancer battle
Veteran Bengali actress Mithu Mukherjee died at 71 in Mumbai after reportedly battling cancer for nearly a year. Known for films including Safed Jhooth, Dillagi, Marjina Abdulla and Mouchak, she was mourned by actor Prosenjit Chatterjee and the Bengali film fraternity
Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone house tour: The couple have acquired another luxury property in Mumbai. Their Bandra mansion, a sea-facing quadruplex, was purchased for Rs 119 crore. Padukone also bought an additional apartment in the same building for Rs 17.8 crore. The couple also owns a bungalow in Alibag and an apartment in Prabhadevi. This expansion highlights their significant real estate investments across prime locations.
Rohit Sharma Visits Lalbaugcha Raja With Wife
Mumbai | Indian cricketer Rohit Sharma, along with his wife Ritika Sajdeh, visited Lalbaugcha Raja to seek the blessings of Ganpati Bappa during the ongoing Ganeshotsav celebrations.
BMW That Killed 3 In Mumbai Crash Was In Another Accident. Man Shares Video
The black BMW driven by Shanay Falgun Gajjar, 21, was speeding before it lost control, the police said
It's You Against The Ball - Japan's Ito-Davis On Facing India In Historic One-off Mens T20I
T20 World Cup: Benjamin Ito-Davis has spent the past three weeks trying to absorb the idea that cricketers he sees on television will soon be standing 22 yards away from him when Japan host India in a one-off historic men's T20I game at Sano on Tuesday. Though the fixture is under a threat of Typhoon Dujuan, the last few days have been incredibly busy for Ito-Davis and his side lots of media commitments, training time and soaking in the feeling of taking on current T20 World Cup holders India in their backyard. We found out about this happening when we first heard some little noise a month ago. We heard that there might be a possibility and were told to just keep our schedules free and start preparing was the first time we heard from our managers and coaches. Then we got the final confirmation about three weeks ago. Obviously when we all found out, we all called each other and spoke about it and were really excited to see it come true. These are our idols and superstars of cricket, and some of the world's best players. From always watching them on TV, to finally saying we're going to be hosting them in Japan, the emotions have been a lot of excitement and just really can't wait to get started, Ito-Davis told IANS ahead of the clash. Like a growing number of players in Japan's small cricketing community, he follows Indian cricket closely. I do follow cricket quite globally. I've certainly watched the IPL. Some of my favourite teams are Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings. So, I follow those teams and players quite carefully and this would be the first time to ever come across these players so closely. The first time I'll be conversing with any of the Indian players, he said. Speaking to two names in the Indian team, in particular, has been on his mind. There's certainly a few people. I definitely can't wait to meet them all. But amongst few who come to mind is Jasprit Bumrah. His mentality, calmness and he also seems just as a really kind person. So I really want to meet and talk to him. Hopefully he will share a few thoughts and a few tips for me, which would be amazing and huge for me. Another player would be Sanju Samson. I'm really excited to meet him. He's also a wicketkeeper, and maybe if I'm batting, I'll be close to him. But, to meet Sanju as well is huge as hes another one of my idols. So I'm really looking forward to meeting him, he added. Over the past year Japan, ranked 41 in mens T20Is, have beaten Papua New Guinea, Bahrain and Kuwait in May, which Ito-Davis said has shifted something in the dressing room. That certainly gives the team and individuals a lot of success and confidence. Going into a game like the one against India, obviously this is another level. But certainly having that confidence in yourself and being able to back your own skills is really important going into a game like this, he said. His answer to the gap in the gulf between the two teams is to shrink the contest down until the names stop mattering. Although it is a big game for us as individuals and as a team, it's still to just focus on what we have as our strengths and I always think we have to just play ball by ball. It doesn't really matter who is bowling the ball or who you're bowling to. At the end of the day, it's you against the ball. So you just have to have that mentality, take everything else out of it and just focus on the ball or what you're trying to execute when you're bowling, he said. The practical obstacles are harder for Japan - Ito-Davis lives in Chiba, east of Tokyo, and a round of training at the international ground where the national squad does most of its work costs him roughly three hours on trains each way. It is quite a tiring task and can be exhausting, but this is the small cost that we are and can take to have the chance to play against like India. So, small price to pay, but certainly willing to do it, he said. What the squad lacks in infrastructure it has partly made up for in continuity, with much the same group of players turning out together for several years. This team has now gelled quite well together. We've been playing with a lot of familiar faces for a good part of three or four years altogether. The squad hasn't changed too much. So this is a good thing where we're all familiar with each other's roles. We now know everyone's own strengths. So, we bring that all together. I think we have become a really strong team and hopefully this is just sort of a start and we keep building from here, he said. Asked what Japanese cricket needs most, Ito-Davis did not mention coaching, funding or fixtures. For Japan cricket to grow and go to the next level, we need more facilities. This is our biggest obstacle right now - we're just quite short on facilities around Japan. So, just to make and have more facilities to make it more accessible for young kids wanting to try the sport. Then to have more nets, to have more grounds built all around Japan would be a huge boost and a huge opportunity for the game to grow in Japan, he said. His own route to cricket came through a back garden at home, with his father throwing balls at him. Then school and a local club named the Chiba Sharks helped him grow and get game time. Good returns there earned him a place in the national set-up, with an international debut happening about two years ago. Away from playing, he runs much of the national body's social media output, using Instagram and X to push the sport at an audience that has largely never watched a match. Ito-Davis accepts the description of influencer with some enthusiasm. A few players that I idolised - the first one that comes to my mind is an Australian player named Shane Watson. I loved that he was an all-rounder. He was always involved in the game, whether it was with his batting, his bowling, his fielding, and he had a great cover drive. Then most recently, I love Virat Kohli and his mentality. I love his energy, his passion for the game, and his relentlessness in scoring runs. He never backs down a challenge and he's always there for the fight. So I really admire those things about Virat Kohli, he said. Ito-Davis is also an assistant coach with Japan's women's team, though men's team preparations kept him away from their Asian Games quarter-final game against India on Friday. Sent in to bat against the Harmanpreet Kaur-led side, he noted that the Japanese teams performances offered plenty to build on for the future. Asked why he gives cricket this much of his life, his answer ran to two lines. Well, this is my dream. I love cricket and just to be around every day. It's a lot of fun. That's it. There's nothing else. Ito-Davis is also an assistant coach with Japan's women's team, though men's team preparations kept him away from their Asian Games quarter-final game against India on Friday. Sent in to bat against the Harmanpreet Kaur-led side, he noted that the Japanese teams performances offered plenty to build on for the future. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories If we're able to inspire one kid or one boy or girl to pick up the sport and play cricket, because they've watched these games or watched us play, then I think that's the biggest success story, he signed off. Article Source: IANS
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Student suicide: IIT Bombay suspends dean, director to stay
IIT Bombay has suspended Professor Suryanarayana Doolla from his deanship and issued a formal apology, retracting its earlier statements regarding the circumstances of student Sahil Wakode's suicide. The institute acknowledged that premature assertions had inappropriately framed the events before a due investigative process was carried out, while the Mumbai Police's Crime Branch is now investigating the case, with an FIR registered against Doolla based on the deceased student's father's allegations of harassment and casteist slurs.
Kareena Kapoor calls BFF Amrita Arora a 'poet' after receiving a heartfelt birthday wish
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 21 (IANS) Actress Kareena Kapoor Khan called BFF Amrita Arora a 'poet' after receiving a heartfelt birthday wish from her on her birthday. As Bebo celebrated her 46th birthday on Monday, Amrita took to her official Insta handle and published a throwback picture with the birthday star. Her post also included another picture of Kareena flaunting a menu. Wishing her best friend on her special day, Amrita compiled a sweet poem for her that went, My darling beebo @kareenakapoorkhan ! Day ho ya night ,may we always hold on to each other tight,through sleepless nights (tears of joy emoji) and never loose sight of all our times we look forward to with so much might !!!! I wanted to write you a poem n so I did (tears of joy emojis) Happy Birthday bestie (Red heart and evil eye emoji) love you longtime (Smiling face with hearts, red heart, and first emoji) (sic). Responding to the post, Bebo called Amrita a poet in the comment section. She shared, You are a poet bro (Red heart emojis) love you Smiling face with hearts and pizza emoji) (sic). Apart from Amrita, many others used social media to wish Kareena on her birthday. Her elder sister, actress Karisma Kapoor, also treated the netizens to a throwback picture of the Kapoor sisters. Little Bebo can be seen sitting next to Karisma on the swing in the pic that also included the caption, Happy birthday to the best sister ever (Red hearts and cake emoji) Always side by side Always twinning and winning (Smily face with kisses emoji) Love you mostest (Hugs emoji). Additionally, Priyanka Chopra also said there will never be anyone like you in her birthday post for Bebo. Taking to her official account, PeeCee shared a picture of Kareena in a leheriya saree and wrote, Happy Birthday @kareenakapoorkhan There will never be anyone like you .
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Taliban condemns Pakistan airstrikes in Kunar, Paktika, warns of retaliation
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Sofia Hayat has reacted to Salman Khans recent shirtless moment on Bigg Boss 20, accusing the actor of hypocrisy over his stance on trolling and comments about physical appearance. The former Bigg Boss contestant recalled her own experience from the show and alleged that Salman had once criticised her body and face while complimenting Gauahar Khans physique. Sofia, who participated in Bigg Boss 7 in 2013, shared her reaction on X (formerly Twitter) after Salman removed his shirt during the latest Weekend Ka Vaar episode. She reshared a clip of the moment and questioned his position on appearance-based trolling. SALMAN is an hypocritical idiot. When I was in Bigg Boss he criticised my body and face..and told Gauahar (Khan) her body was good. Argh, she wrote. What happened during Salman Khans shirtless Bigg Boss 20 moment? During the Weekend Ka Vaar episode, Salman addressed social media users who had been commenting on his weight and appearance. The actor removed his hat and shirt on stage before challenging those trolling him to look at him now. Bhai mota hogaya hai, bhai ko troll karo Karlo troll, yeh lo. Karlo troll. Aao, troll karna hai na? Troll karna pasand hai? Yeh dekho, close-up karlo, he declared. Salman did not name any particular person while making the comments. His remarks came amid online conversations around actress Katrina Kaif, who recently became a mother and faced appearance-related comments after attending the Ambani familys Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations in Mumbai. Sofia Hayats Bigg Boss 7 connection Sofia was part of Bigg Boss 7, the season that was eventually won by Gauahar Khan. The 2013 season also featured Ajaz Khan, Sangram Singh, Armaan Kohli, VJ Andy, Kushal Tandon, Elli Avram, Kamya Punjabi and the late Pratyusha Banerjee. Tanishaa Mukerji finished the season as the first runner-up. Also Read:Bigg Boss 20: Rohed Khan exits as FIRST eviction, Salman Khan says, Well played with dignity
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Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 21 (IANS) Hollywood actor and filmmaker George Clooney recalled watching his movie 'Good Night, and Good Luck' for the first time with the audience in Venice. Speaking at a Masterclass at the Biennale Cinema 2026, Clooney revealed that he felt very proud to be making a film for which he had even mortgaged his house. However, as they were at the screening, the movie started before the audience had a chance to settle down, leading to a hilarious situation. Sharing it, Clooney said, The first place we screened it was in Venice, and we came here, and I'd never seen it with an audience before, so who the hell knows if anybody gets it. As the film started to screen, all of a sudden everybody in the theater started screaming like, Ah Ah! Ah!, and Clooney was like, What is going on? What are you screaming about? And they just kept screaming, and the film was running; he was like, What's going on?. The audience was yelling because they hadn't all sat down yet, and the movie had started. So Clooney, standing up on the chair, started yelling at the projectionist to turn off the movie and start it over, which they eventually did. However, it took them around 20 minutes, as back in those days it was all on film, and they had to respool it. Recalling the memory evening, Clooney added, But it was extraordinary because it made everyone focus on the film. And so by the time the movie started again, it was really, it made it an incredibly special night. One of the greatest nights of my life, you know, it was really amazing. Directed by George Clooney, 'Good Night, and Good Luck', stars David Strathairn, Patricia Clarkson, Clooney, Jeff Daniels, Robert Downey Jr. and Frank Langella in it roles. It revolves around the conflict between veteran journalist Edward R. Murrow (Strathairn) and U.S. Senator Joseph McCarthy of Wisconsin.
IIT Bombay suicide case: Sacking professor a 'band-aid solution', says Shiv Sena leader
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 21 (IANS) Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Priyanka Chaturvedi on Monday strongly criticised the handling of protests at IIT Bombay following the death of a second-year student, describing the reported sacking of professors as a and-aid solution. Chaturvedi said the student's death was a tragic reminder that premier institutions such as the IITs need to urgently examine the overall campus environment and address concerns related to student mental health. Taking to X, Chaturvedi said, While the death of the IIT Bombay student is extremely unfortunate and yet another reminder that these premier institutions need to work on the campus environment and mental health but to sack the professors to end the protests is just a band-aid solution to a problem that needs surgery. Also, shifting the blame on the professors who were doing their job of reporting copying during an exam and making it about caste discrimination is a sad outcome, she added. The second-year student was found dead on the IIT Bombay campus in Powai on September 18. The incident reportedly occurred after he was caught using a mobile phone during an examination by the institute authorities. His death a few hours after the incident triggered intense protests by students on the Powai campus. The deceased student was identified as Sahil Wakode, a resident of Maharashtra's Yavatmal district, who was pursuing his second year in the Department of Energy Science and Engineering at IIT Bombay. Following the student's death and the subsequent protests, a case was registered against his teacher, Satyanarayan Dalla, Mumbai Police said on Saturday. According to officials, a complaint was also filed against faculty members, senior officials and other authorities of IIT Bombay under provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, as well as the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act. The student's death led to intense demonstrations at the gates of the IIT Bombay campus, as protesting students raised concerns over the circumstances surrounding the incident and the institute's response. The protesters also put forward a list of 18 demands, which included the resignation of key administrative officials, mandatory mental health workshops for faculty members and the immediate sacking of the professors allegedly involved in the incident.
Microsoft launches 4th India cloud region in Hyderabad to boost AI capacity
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Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 21 (IANS) IIT-Bombay on Monday refuted reports claiming that its Director, Shireesh B. Kedare, had resigned over the suicide of a student, stating that the reports were false. However, it confirmed that the institute had suspended Professor Suryanarayana Doolla from his position as Dean with immediate effect. A few videos are also circulating on social media, purportedly showing the resignation of the IIT-Bombay Director. IIT-Bombay, in a post on social media platform X, said, Director IIT-Bombay has NOT resigned. We categorically state that the related news is false. In another post, the institute apologised for statements made in its earlier communication concerning the circumstances surrounding the unfortunate demise of student Sahil Wakode. We apologise for the statements contained in our earlier communication concerning the circumstances surrounding the unfortunate demise of Sahil. The details and circumstances leading up to the incident remain subject to investigation by the appropriate authorities, the institute said. In view of the ongoing investigation, it was inappropriate to have set out or characterised details relating to the events preceding his demise before they had been duly established through the appropriate investigative process, it added. Meanwhile, IIT-Bombay Director Kedare said that Professor Doolla has been suspended from his position as Dean with immediate effect. Doolla has been suspended only from his position as Dean. He was serving as Dean (Administrative Affairs). He also assured that further action will be taken following an investigation. Three days after students protesting at the IIT-Bombay refused to back down following Fridays suicide on campus, the institute convened a special meeting of its Board of Governors on Monday to discuss the issues raised by the students and their demands. During the meeting, students presented a list of 18 demands, including the resignation of Kedare. While the list was accepted, it remained unclear whether the Director would step down from his post. For the past three days, students at IIT-Bombays Powai campus have been protesting against the administration following the suicide of a second-year BTech student, who was allegedly caught cheating during an examination on Friday. The Mumbai Crime Branch has taken over the investigation into the suicide by IIT-Bombay student Wakode, with investigators focussing on examining his mobile phone for any suicide note or other digital evidence, as no such note was found in the hostel room. Investigators are conducting a technical analysis of the seized device and inspecting the crime scene at Hostel No. 4 on the Powai campus to assess the available evidence and circumstances surrounding the September 18 incident. Authorities are expected to issue summonses to individuals named in the FIR, including Professor Doolla, for questioning. Earlier, the IIT-Bombay Faculty Forum expressed grief over Wakodes death and extended its support to Professor Doolla, who was the course instructor and invigilator during the examination. The Faculty Forum expressed deep sorrow over the students death and conveyed its condolences to his family, saying that its thoughts were with them during the difficult time.
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 21 (IANS) Rima Jain, daughter of legendary actor-filmmaker Raj Kapoor, recently recalled the origins of the iconic Ganpati celebrations associated with the Kapoor family and RK Studios. Rima was seen in a conversation with her cousin and actor Jatin Prithviraj Kapoor, where she spoke about how the tradition of bringing Ganpati home began in the Kapoor family in their Chembur and eventually became an integral part of their family celebrations. Ganpati jis tradition started from her house in Chembur, in our house and in our family. Krishna aunty started it when Chintu was being born. When Chintu, Rishi Kapoor, was born, Jatin and Rima told. She further revealed that the Ganpati celebrations at RK and the Kapoor home also began around the same time. And simultaneously, celebrations at RK and Home started. And then from there, we kids grew up, she said. She added, When Chintu grew up, my elder sister said, if I get married, I will take him to Delhi. So, for 10 days, she took Ganpati Bappa to Delhi, Rima said. She added that when Rishi Kapoor shifted from Chembur, the Ganpati celebrations continued, with the idol being taken to his home for five days. When Chintu shifted from Chembur, she also took Ganpati ji to her house for five days, she recalled. Rima also shared a personal memory from her own marriage, revealing that she had made a promise to Ganpati Bappa that she would bring the idol home after getting married. When I got married, I also told Ganpati Baba, Baba, when I get married, I will take you to my house. So, he came to my house, she said. Speaking about the familys deep connection with Ganpati celebrations, Jatin added, When my mother got married. Before she was born. My mother went to Nagpur. Ganpati ji came to Nagpur, Rima recalled. Rima said, Ganpati jis grace is always with us. We can never forget RK, Ganpati. We can never forget Chembur, Ganpati, Krishna aunty, Raj Kapoor, she said. The two concluded the conversation with the traditional chant, Ganpati Baba Morya. For the uninitiated, the Ganpati celebrations at the Kapoor house and their iconic RK studios would once become the talk of the town for its grandeur and hospitality.
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Archana Puran Singh recalls improvised Jaane Bhi Do Paro scene with Rakesh Bedi
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 21 (IANS) Actress Archana Puran Singh has opened up about her long-standing bond with actor Rakesh Bedi and recalled their experience of working together across shows including Jaane Bhi Do Paro sharing how their understanding as co-artists helped them create memorable scenes. Archana said in a statement: Ek baat main aapko bataun. Fun Fact! Ek baar humne ek serial kiya tha ek saath Doordarshan par, 'Jaane Bhi Do Paro'. Main director bhi thi, actor bhi thi aur Rakesh Bedi mere husband bane hue the. Toh jab jo pehla opening scene tha, woh likha gaya tha lekin jab humne woh perform kiya ek baar, do baar, maza hi nahi aaya. Aur woh likha tha, aur shot abhi tayyar tha. (Let me tell you something. Fun fact! Once, we did a serial together for Doordarshan called Jaane Bhi Do Paro. I was both the director and an actor, while Rakesh Bedi played my husband. The opening scene had been written, but when we performed it once, then twice, it just didnt feel right. The scene was written and the shot was ready.) Archana shared: Toh Rakesh aur maine kya decide kiya, script ki chhodo, tu bas pehli line bol aur uske baad jo bhi main jawab dunga, tu uss par jawab dena. You won't believe it, woh dhai minute ka scene bina kisi line ke, khaali pehli line humein pata thi. Uske baad humne bilkul script chhod kar itna badhiya scene kiya. (So Rakesh and I decided, forget the script. You just say the first line, and after that, Ill respond to whatever you say, and you respond to that. You wont believe it, that two-and-a-half-minute scene was done without any lines, except that we knew the first line. After that, we completely let go of the script and created such a wonderful scene. And the credit goes to him, ye theatre artist hai, aaj bhi theatre karta hai, that is why he is so wonderful. (And the credit goes to him. He is a theatre artist and still does theatre even today, and that is why he is so wonderful.) Responding to Archanas recollection, Rakesh spoke about the impact of having the right co-artist and the years they spent working together. He said, Main ye daave ke saath keh sakta hoon aur ek baar nahi, roz hi sochta hoon. Sochta bhi hoon mann mein aur kehta bhi hoon. Kya hai ki zindagi mein humne bahut kaam kiya, bahut logon ke saath kaam kiya. (I can say this with certainty, and I dont think about it just once, I think about it every day. I think about it in my mind and I say it out loud too. The thing is, we have done a lot of work in our lives and worked with many people.) Rakesh added: Lekin kuch kuch actors aise hote hain jo aapke achhe co-artist hote hain, jo aapko bhoolte nahi hain. Toh 4-5 saal humne 'Shreeman Shreemati' aur 1-2 saal 'Jaane Bhi Do Paro'... (But there are certain actors who become such good co-artists that you never forget them. We worked together for four-five years on Shreeman Shreemati and for one-two years on Jaane Bhi Do Paro) Rakesh Bedi further expressed his admiration for Archana Puran Singh as a co-artist, saying, I have never experienced a better co-artist in my life. He added: Kya hota hai na, comedy ka ek principle hai, comedy mein ye nahi ki actor ko sochna padta hai ki main kya isse chheenu, dusre actor se, hota hai ki main kya isko doon ki iska scene aur chamak ke aaye (You know, there is a principle in comedy. In comedy, its not about an actor thinking, What can I take away from the other actor? Its about thinking, What can I give the other actor so that their scene shines even more?) Adding to this, Archana recalled how the two would constantly build on each others performances and contribute to the scene. She said that they would always say to each other, Rakesh, you say this, then Ill say this. So, we used to give each other punches. If I came up with a good punch for him, or he thought of something for me, we would give those punches to each other, knowing that if both of us performed well, the scene would really come alive. But Rakesh, its been an absolute pleasure working with you. Family Full House with Rohit Sharma airs on Sony Entertainment Television and Sony LIV.
Fire guts sofa godown near Mukund Company in Maharashtras Navi Mumbai
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Heavy rain triggers flash floods across Keralam; rescue operations underway
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