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Rasika Dugal has revisited some of Beena Tripathis most significant moments from the Mirzapur series ahead of the theatrical release of Mirzapur The Movie. In an exclusive conversation with NDTV, the actor reflected on Beenas character arc, the difficult scenes she portrayed and the way the character repeatedly reclaims her agency. Beena Tripathi, played by Rasika, has remained one of the prominent characters in the Mirzapur franchise. Speaking about understanding Beenas emotional journey, Rasika credited the shows writers for giving her a strong foundation to work with. For me, it was never challenging to understand the emotional core of Beena Tripathi. It was on paper. The challenging part was to adapt her body language. When I first heard the story, my impression was that when Beena enters the room, people should turn around and look at her, Rasika told NDTV. One of the most disturbing moments in Beenas journey comes at the end of season one, when she is sexually assaulted by her father-in-law, Satyanand Tripathi, at gunpoint. In the following season, Beena takes revenge by killing him. Looking back at these contrasting moments, Rasika spoke about the emotional impact of portraying Beenas vulnerable state. What I really like about the writing is that whenever Beena's agency is taken away, she finds her way to a comeback. It was a moving moment for me when Beena locks the door at the end of season one. There was a sense of resignation in doing that. She knew that this day would come one day and she had to go through it. She was raped at gunpoint. I felt shattered to see Beena in a powerless situation. She is always self-assured, in control, but now she's in a powerless situation, Rasika said, revisiting the crucial scene. Rasika also connected Beenas experiences to the larger issue of womens agency in a patriarchal society. The truth about women in a patriarchal society is that when a woman owns a place, people don't like it and they try to take her agency, she added. The actor also addressed online trolling around portrayals of female desire and sexuality. She said she chooses to maintain her own boundaries when it comes to public reactions. Nowadays, it's not about films anymore. Everyone is commenting on everything around. So, if you read everything, you will be confused. I have my own filters. I don't want anything that can affect my decision as an actor, that disturbs my integrity as an actor. I don't want to be doubtful about my choices, said Rasika. Meanwhile, ahead of the films release, Ali Fazal and Divyenndu hosted a gathering for the cast and crew. Rasika recalled how a chef from Lucknow was invited to cook for the team during the celebrations. Also Read : Mirzapur The Movie is not the first Indian film based on a web series, this regional web show has had three theatrical films based on it
Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment has announced a three-film deal to shoot its upcoming productions in Australia. The announcement was made on Thursday, September 3, during the visit of NSW Premier Chris Minns to the production houses Mumbai office. The three-film collaboration includes Heyy Babyy 2, the sequel to the 2007 comedy Heyy Babyy. The original film was also shot in Australia, marking a return to the country for the franchise. The latest collaboration is being undertaken through Sydney-based TEMPLE and is aimed at further strengthening the production houses association with the Australian film industry. Premier Chris Minns, who was in India from August 31 to September 3, visited the Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment office as part of his India tour. During the visit, he toured the office and interacted with the team before the three-film Australia deal was announced. Speaking about the collaboration, Sajid Nadiadwala said: Australia is not only breathtakingly beautiful, but also an incredibly film-friendly country with a highly professional, efficient and welcoming environment for filmmakers. From our directors to EP had all had a fantastic time shooting there, and the support and warmth extended to our team made the entire process truly memorable. The experience has encouraged us to look at Australia as a key destination for our future productions, and we are now looking forward to taking three of our upcoming films there to shoot. It is a country we would be delighted to return to, time and again. It was also our pleasure to host Premier Chris Minns at Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment and engage in a meaningful conversation about our future productions especially now that there is a co-production treaty. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Nadiadwala Grandson (@nadiadwalagrandson) NSW Premier Chris Minns said, Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment is one of the great names in Indian cinema, so having them choose Australia for three upcoming films is a big vote of confidence in our screen industry. Theyve had a long relationship with Australia, including filming the original Heyy Babyy here almost 20 years ago, and were really pleased they want to come back. These are big productions that employ a lot of people, from local crews and creatives to businesses on the ground, while putting NSW in front of audiences right across India. Weve got incredible locations, world-class crews and a strong Indian community. We want to make NSW an easy choice for Indian filmmakers looking to shoot their next big production. Australian filmmaker Anupam Sharma, who has previously supported Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainments production plans in Sydney and headed the first shoot of Heyy Babyy, added, Mr. Sajid Nadiadwala and his crew not only brought the biggest ensemble of stars to NSW ever but they also left the fondest memories with their professionalism and respect for the Australian way of working. It is a delight to be working with them again at a time when the Co-production Treaty is providing substantial benefits for Australian - Indian co-productions. The latest announcement builds on Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainments previous filming experience in Australia and comes amid efforts to strengthen production and creative collaborations between the Indian and Australian film industries. Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment, which has marked 75 years in the entertainment industry, has been involved in film production across generations. Sajid Nadiadwala currently leads the production house and continues to develop projects across different formats and markets. Also Read: 12 years of Kick: RARE pictures, UNTOLD anecdotes from Sajid Nadiadwalas blockbuster Salman Khans childhood pictures were studied and animators COPIED his comic nuances, Randeep Hooda needed 27 takes for his first shot and ZERO retakes later
The success of Emraan Hashmi starrer Awarapan 2 has brought renewed attention to the film that started the franchise. The original Awarapan, co-produced by Vishesh Bhatt, is now streaming globally on Prime Video, allowing audiences to revisit the story of Shivam Pandit and introducing newer viewers to the world that has continued with the recently released sequel. Directed by Mohit Suri, Awarapan featured Emraan Hashmi in the lead role as Shivam Pandit. The film explored themes of love, loss, heartbreak and faith, with Shivams emotional journey forming the central narrative. Over the years, the film has developed a strong following, with its music, characters and dramatic storytelling becoming key parts of its enduring appeal. The decision to bring the original film to Prime Video comes at a time when interest in the franchise has increased following the release of Awarapan 2. While audiences who watched the sequel in theatres can now return to the beginning of Shivam Pandits story, viewers discovering the franchise through its latest instalment also have an opportunity to explore its origins. Vishesh Bhatt, who also serves as the writer-producer of Awarapan 2, spoke about the creation of Shivam Pandit and the response the character and film received over the years. He said, Emraan Hashmi, playing a broken-hearted character, was created first, followed by the title Awarapan. Shivam Pandits emotional journey was beautifully portrayed by Emraan, which was the central theme, and it resonated deeply far beyond the film. Along with it came the love for all the characters, the soulful music and its rich drama. The greatest testament to what Awarapan meant for the audience is that, with time, it has only grown stronger and is fondly remembered. With Awarapan now available to stream globally on Prime Video and Awarapan 2 continuing its theatrical run worldwide, viewers can experience the franchise across both chapters. The streaming availability of the original also provides audiences with an opportunity to revisit the character of Shivam Pandit and the narrative that established the franchise. While Awarapan 2 continues to play in cinemas, the original Awarapan is now streaming globally on Prime Video. Also Read: Emraan Hashmi calls Awarapan 2 his best film yet, praises Vishesh Bhatts vision
Amaal Mallik completes 11 years of O Khuda: From singing debut in Hero to Awarapan 2
Amaal Mallik is marking 11 years since the release of O Khuda, the song that introduced him as a playback singer and added a new dimension to his career as a composer. Released on September 3, 2015, the song featured in Hero and became an important milestone in Malliks musical journey. Mallik had already made his mark as a composer with Jai Ho before making his singing debut. Interestingly, his transition to playback singing came after he recorded a scratch version of O Khuda. Director Nikkhil Advani reportedly responded positively to the version, particularly its youthful quality. After multiple singers were considered for the track, Malliks scratch recording was ultimately retained as the final version. Following O Khuda, Mallik continued to establish himself as both a composer and vocalist in the Hindi film music industry. Over the years, his work has included songs such as Hua Hain Aaj Pehli Baar, Bol Do Na Zara, Besabriyaan, Aashiq Surrender Hua, Gulabi 2.0 and Tere Mere, among other tracks. The 11-year milestone now coincides with Malliks association with Awarapan 2, connecting the singer-composer to another film franchise known for its music and emotional storytelling. Mallik is part of the song Yeh Awarapan, which features Arijit Singh and Mallik. Arijits version has already been released, while Malliks own version is set to arrive soon. The release of his version will offer listeners an opportunity to hear Malliks interpretation of the track following Arijit Singhs rendition. For the musician, the association also marks a connection between different stages of his career from an unexpected scratch recording that led to his singing debut to contributing as an established composer and singer to Awarapan 2. Reflecting on the journey, Amaal Mallik said, When I look back at O Khuda today, I feel incredibly grateful because I had no idea that one song would open such a beautiful chapter in my life. Eleven years later, being part of Awarapan 2 feels very special. Ive grown so much as a musician, and Im really excited for people to hear my version of Yeh Awarapan after Arijits version. With Yeh Awarapan connecting Mallik to the Awarapan franchise, the song also becomes part of a musical journey that began with his first playback recording 11 years ago. Also Read: Amaal Mallik takes a break from film music to focus on his well-being: Bid me farewell now, Ill be back
BCCI Targets Solving Mounting Injury Issues With Better FTP And Rehab Protocols
Future Tours Programme: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) said it will seek better scheduling in the upcoming Future Tours Programme (FTP) and strengthen player rehab protocols to combat rising injuries caused by a heavy workload of international and franchise games, said secretary Devajit Saikia on Thursday. Injury management remains a central concern after several high-profile players like Hardik Pandya, Jasprit Bumrah, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Washington Sundar, and B. Sai Sudharsan missed recent tours despite initial conditional selections due to varied injuries. With the likes of Bumrah, Sundar, Reddy and Harshit Rana named in the upcoming 15-man T20I squad against Afghanistan with the asterisk of subject to fitness, scrutiny on the Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru has intensified, although Saikia and head of cricket, former India batter VVS Laxman, previously clarified that the high-performance centre is more than just a rehabilitation facility. Individual players are having injuries because they have to play a lot of matches. If you look at their schedule, in England, we had a 15-player team go for the ODIs, and out of that, three or four players got injured during the match. We have to think that they had played two months of IPL before that. So all this takes a toll on the health of the players. To avoid those kinds of situations under the present window and FTPs, we are trying to find out some ways to tackle it, Saikia told reporters after a review meeting happened at BCCI headquarters in Mumbai on Thursday. The high-level meetings, attended by Test and ODI captain Shubman Gill and T20I skipper Shreyas Iyer along with head coach Gautam Gambhir, evaluated existing return-to-play guidelines to ensure players undergo thorough clearance before resuming international duty. We have a protocol in place for how a player can come back to the matches again in international matches. So when a player is injured, he goes to his own physio, or he comes to the rehab programme in CoE, and before allowing him to be a part of the Indian team, there are certain measures they have to take and certain hurdles they have to cross. So those kinds of things, we have revisited today, and whatever is the best way we can take forward the players to have no injury in the international matches. We have discussed these issues, and we will further discuss this topic in our next meetings, added Saikia. He further clarified that the discussions focused purely on systemic policy rather than specific individual selection or fitness cases. There was no discussion on any individual player. Today's discussion was totally general in nature, and what policies and protocols we have to maintain regarding maintaining the fitness level of every player, not about any individual, and what is in the best interest of the team, we have considered that only. We have taken the feedback from the captains and the head coach, who are the right persons to give us the information, so that we chalk up a proper strategy to avoid all these kinds of unwanted situations during any international or bilateral matches. Saikia also rejected suggestions of differences between national team management and CoE staff. We don't see that kind of situation in us, and there is no such situation that there is a communication breakdown or there is no integrity among the CoE or the Team India staff or technical persons. There is no such situation - the only thing is that what is troubling us is the injuries of some players, which is happening frequently and to avoid that, we have to do certain things. We have to take up some measures so that the players do not suffer injuries frequently, he said. Addressing the long-standing vacancy for the head of sports science at the CoE, Saikia assured that ongoing operations remain fully functional while the board searches globally for a qualified specialist. I would like to reiterate once more that the vacant position of the head of sports science is not a deterrent to our activities in CoE. That post is required, but that is a very high-level post for which the properly qualified person should be positioned. Not any person who has only a qualification is fit for that. In that aspect, we have about 16 persons in place to maintain the fitness level or the rehab or the prehab facilities in CoE. But to supervise that, one important person is required, and for that person who will be in that position, he must be qualified up to a different level. That kind of person is very short in number in India as well as in the whole world. So we are trying to find that kind of person at the earliest possible time. Once again, we will start the exercise to find a person who can fit into that position of the head of sports science medicine in CoE. But without him also, it is running in the right manner. Saikia signed off by saying that overall operational harmony remains intact across all arms of the board, with clear directions given for upcoming global scheduling talks for both mens and womens team matches. Everybody is on the same page. BCCI is working like a well-oiled engine. There is proper coordination amongst all the wings of BCCI, whether it is women's team committees or their technical staff or their coaches vis-a-vis the COE, vis-a-vis the Indian men's teams, coaching staff and the head coach. Saikia signed off by saying that overall operational harmony remains intact across all arms of the board, with clear directions given for upcoming global scheduling talks for both mens and womens team matches. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories We have instructed our FTP personnel, who will be meeting very soon in various international forums, that our FTP should be scheduled in such a way that it should be scheduled that there is proper rest for the players as well as some kind of acclimatisation through friendly matches before any major series in SENA countries. Article Source: IANS
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Zombies actress Carla Jeffery dies at 33, her twin brother also a Disney Channel star
Highlights: Carla Jeffery, best known for playing Bree in Disney's Zombies franchise, has died at 33. Her management confirmed the news on 2 September, without disclosing a cause of death. Her twin brother, Carlon Jeffery, is also a Disney Channel actor, known for playing Cameron Parks on A.N.T. Farm. Co-stars including Milo Manheim and Chandler Kinney have shared emotional tributes since the news broke. Somewhere in Houston, in 1993, two children were born who'd both end up on Disney Channel . Carla Jeffery signed with her management agency at 12. Her twin brother Carlon signed too, and went on to play Cameron Parks on A.N.T. Farm while Carla built her own run of roles that eventually led to Bree in the Zombies franchise. That's not the detail most of this week's headlines are leading with. It's the one that's hardest to look away from. What actually happened? Carla Jeffery died on 1 September, her management agency, Alexanders Talent Management, confirmed the following day. She was 33. Her manager, Carla Alexander, said the agency had represented her since she was 12, watching her, in her words, grow into a beautiful, vibrant, and incredibly talented woman. No cause of death has been made public, and her family has asked for privacy while they grieve. She was known to a generation of Disney Channel viewers as Bree in the Zombies films, but her career ran wider than one franchise: iCarly, Shake It Up, Good Luck Charlie, Scream Queens, Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, and a recurring role on Curb Your Enthusiasm. Her first screen credit came in 2006, in the comedy Phat Girlz, when she was still a teenager. Who is Carlon Jeffery, and why does it matter that he's her twin? He's her brother, born the same day, who followed a strikingly similar path through the same industry. Carlon became known to Disney Channel audiences as Cameron Parks on A.N.T. Farm, a role that ran for three seasons starting in 2011, right around the years Carla was building her own credits on other Disney and Nickelodeon shows. Two children from the same family, the same childhood, both ending up in front of the same cameras for the same network, around the same time. It's not a detail either of them chose for a headline. It's just what happened to be true about their lives. What's confirmed Died 1 September, aged 33 Best known for Bree, in Disney's Zombies franchise Signed with management Aged 12 Twin brother Carlon Jeffery, Disney's A.N.T. Farm Cause of death Not disclosed What have her co-stars said? Milo Manheim, who played Zed opposite her across three Zombies films, wrote simply that she was he sweetest person I have ever met. Chandler Kinney, who starred alongside her in Zombies 2 and 3, remembered her as someone who carried he brightest shining light in any room she walked into, adding that the news still didn't feel real. Malachi Barton, who joined the franchise later, posted a photo of the two of them together with three words: rest easy, Carla. None of the tributes read like statements written for the cameras. They read like people who are still catching up to what's happened. What happens now? Nothing about a loss like this resolves quickly, and nothing here is asking it to. What's clear is that Carla Jeffery spent more than two decades building a body of work that made a real generation of viewers feel something, on screen, from a teenager who started out playing a smaller role in a comedy film to a young woman whose Zombies castmates are still, days later, struggling to find the right words. Somewhere alongside all of it, her twin brother was building a career of his own, on a different show, in the same industry, and is now the one left to carry a loss the rest of us can only read about.
Govee introduces its newest Matter-ready dual-layered Permanent Outdoor Lights 2 Pro at IFA 2026
The popular smart lighting brand, Govee, has soft launched its newest Permanent Outdoor Lights 2 Pro today at IFA 2026, which is the first permanent outdoor lighting solution featuring independently controlled dual-layer illumination. Its been designed for folks to have more DIY creative freedom, letting homeowners personalize their outdoor spaces with more dynamic, dual-layered effects to better fit each homes unique style. Govee introduces a new era of outdoor lighting As the creator of the permanent outdoor lighting category, Govee has continuously set the benchmark for innovation, from bringing cuttable designs to pioneering multi-zone optics. Building on years of expertise and R&D innovation, the Permanent Outdoor Lights 2 Pro takes DIY creativity even further. Were excited to offer our community a more powerful canvas to express their style and personalize their homes with dual-layer illumination. Eric Wu, CEO of Govee The Govee Permanent Outdoor Lights series has become quite popular for homeowners and renters alike who want to bring more ambiance to outdoor spaces, and at the center of the new Permanent Outdoor Lights 2 Pro sits the brands ColorZone Solution, allowing independently controlled color zones packed into a single light unit. Unlike more traditional outdoor lighting, which usually brings along single-layer designs, these new models take a step up to dual-layer illumination for a composition of even more distinct colors and ambient tones at the same time. This change up provides more seamless gradients, wall-washing effects, and custom highlights for architecture, whether its for eaves, facades, or decks. It boasts a LuminBlend+ Color Management System for even more accurate and expressive color performance, delivering more seamless transitions from soft pastels to more vibrant, high-saturation shades. Theres also the AI Lighting Bot 2.0 tech here, too, letting you describe your desired look/style so that the AI can generate customized dual-layer effects. Alongside that customizable creation feature, there are also eight Iconic Wonders themed effects, which are inspired by natural landscapes. As much as the lighting itself comes with flexibility in mind, so too has it been given more flexible installation. You can adapt the setup to various home layouts and exterior designs, with independently-controlled Y connectors that allow the light strings to be split and still operate with different effects after branching, further adding to its personalization for more complex layouts and diverse home structures. Thats not all the flexibility either, as it also comes as a Matter-ready solution for even greater streamlined controls across your favorite ecosystems. It should be of no surprise that like its predecessors, the Permanent Outdoor Lights 2 Pro bring along a IP68 waterproof rating, with it especially focused on withstanding rain, snow, and other extreme weather conditions. With this extreme durability and weather resistance built right in, as the name implies, once it goes up, it can stay up. Purchases open on September 7, 2026 While the Permanent Outdoor Lights 2 Pro are officially available to get acquainted with on Govees direct website, purchases will officially open on September 7, 2026, according to a timer on its landing page. Youll be able to score the 100-foot white model at $499.99 shipped , while the 200-foot white or black models will go for $799.99 shipped .
Carla Jeffery, the actress best known as Bree in Disneys ZOMBIES franchise, has died at 33. Heres what we know about her acting career, her beloved Disney role, her twin brother Carlon Jefferys emotional tribute and the latest information about the Carla Jeffery death reason, which has not been publicly disclosed.
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Former Chennai Super Kings (CSK) player Subramaniam Badrinath has revealed that MS Dhoni doesn't want to play as an Impact Player for the franchise.
From BJP office: BLOs refuse to accept bulk Form 7s in Jharkhand
Ranchi: Voter disenfranchisement threatens to spread to more states as Booth-level agents (BLAs) of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) submit Form 7 applications in bulk, seeking to delete Muslim voters during the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Jharkhand. The BLAs submitted the forms to the respective booth-level officers (BLOs), but a 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 .
Mirzapur: The Movie set to make a box office splash; could surpass Saiyaara and Awarapan 2
After nearly seven years and three successful seasons, Mirzapur is finally making its way to the big screen. The franchise has built a loyal audience on streaming, and the early response to Mirzapur: The Movie suggests that a sizeable section of that audience is ready to watch the story in theatres.
'First Target To Is Play 2027 World Cup For Australia': Nikhil Chaudhary Eyes ODI Debut
ODI World Cup: India-born Australian cricketer Nikhil Chaudhary has set his sights on the upcoming ODI World Cup as he aims to make his ODI debut for Australia. Chaudhary, who hails from Delhi, is the first India-born male cricketer to represent Australia in the past six decades, having made his T20I debut in June against Bangladesh. The spin all-rounder will be in action soon for Australia A against India A in an unofficial one-day series and is eyeing an Australia ODI cap and the 2027 World Cup in future. I want to play 50-over cricket and, if I get a chance, Tests too, Chaudhary said as quoted by Cricinfo. My first target is the 2027 ODI World Cup, and then the T20 World Cup the following year. I want to represent Australia for as long as I can. Chaudhary settled in Australia after being stranded there because of COVID. Having made his List A and T20 debuts for Punjab, he pursued his cricket career in Australia and has now been playing across domestic formats Down Under. The all-rounder made his T20I debut in Bangladesh, where he played in three T20Is and took three wickets in limited opportunities. On not being able to play for India and instead plying his trade for Australia, Chaudhary sounded more practical, saying that all he wants is to play cricket. It doesn't really matter to me because I just wanted to play cricket. If you see, most players never get to represent their country. They finish their careers playing domestic cricket. Some move to another country to play club cricket. So, if you love cricket, you just want to play cricket; it doesn't matter for whom, he added. Chaudhary has played across all formats in the domestic circuit and has also been a regular in franchise cricket. The all-rounder made his BBL debut in 2023 for Hobart Hurricanes and his first-class debut in 2025 for Tasmania. It doesn't really matter to me because I just wanted to play cricket. If you see, most players never get to represent their country. They finish their careers playing domestic cricket. Some move to another country to play club cricket. So, if you love cricket, you just want to play cricket; it doesn't matter for whom, he added. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories My plan has always been the same: work hard, give your best, and try to make your team win. Whatever opportunity you get, you try to perform, he said. Article Source: IANS
Jharkhand High Court Demands Clarity on JPSC Appointments by September 10
Ranchi, September 3: The Jharkhand High Court has asked the state government to clarify the timeline for appointing the chairman and members of the Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC). This inquiry stems from a petition regarding the shortage of officials and staff in the states forest department. The court has set a deadline for the ... Read more Jharkhand High Court Demands Clarity on JPSC Appointments by September 10
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Dehradun T20 League CEO Navneet: The Dehradun T20 League 2026, Uttarakhands biggest franchise cricket tournament, got underway in grand fashion with Rishikesh Dragons registering a commanding 134-run victory over Herbertpur Knightriders in the opening match at the Abhimanyu Cricket Academy. The tournament was officially inaugurated through a vibrant opening ceremony attended by former BCCI vice-president Mahim Verma, Cricket Association of Uttarakhand (CAU) chief patron P. C. Verma, Dehradun T20 League CEO Navneet Mishra and Cricket Association of Dehradun (CAD) secretary Peeyoosh Kumar Raghubanshi, among other dignitaries. The guests declared the tournament open and extended their encouragement to the players ahead of the competition. The action that followed saw Rishikesh Dragons produce a dominant all-round display. Asked to bat first after losing the toss, the Dragons piled up a formidable 239/4 in their 20 overs. Opener Yuvraj Chaudhary set the tone with a superb 70 off 40 deliveries, striking four fours and six sixes. Ishgra Jagoori continued the assault with a quickfire 59 off 32 balls, an innings featuring seven sixes. Kamaldeep Singh then provided the finishing flourish, smashing 64 off just 25 deliveries. His explosive knock included two fours and eight sixes, while Sachin Chauhan remained unbeaten on 22 off nine balls to push the total close to the 240-run mark. For Herbertpur Knightriders, Devendra S. Bora was the standout bowler, returning impressive figures of 2/18 from his four overs. Faced with a daunting target of 240, Herbertpur struggled to gain momentum against a disciplined and aggressive Rishikesh bowling attack. The Knightriders were eventually bowled out for 105 in 14.4 overs. Kunal V. Singh top-scored with 22, while captain Ashar Khan made 17 and Nikhil Pundir contributed 14. Faced with a daunting target of 240, Herbertpur struggled to gain momentum against a disciplined and aggressive Rishikesh bowling attack. The Knightriders were eventually bowled out for 105 in 14.4 overs. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories The comprehensive 134-run triumph gave Rishikesh Dragons an ideal start to their Dehradun T20 League 2026 campaign and set the tone for what promises to be an exciting edition of Uttarakhands premier franchise cricket tournament. Article Source: IANS
BJD Minority Cell Complains to CEO Over Voter List Irregularities
The BJD Minority Cell has flagged alleged irregularities in the ongoing voter list revision process and formally lodged a complaint with the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO). Party representatives claimed that discrepancies in the revision exercise could potentially disenfranchise eligible voters, particularly from minority communities. They urged the CEO to ensure transparency and fairness in the [] The post BJD Minority Cell Complains to CEO Over Voter List Irregularities appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
He Told Me He Won't Play As Impact Player: Badrinath Reveals Dhonis Stance On CSK Role
Former Chennai Super Kings: Former Chennai Super Kings batter S Badrinath has revealed that MS Dhoni does not see himself taking the field as an Impact Player, saying the former India captain personally conveyed his preference to continue as a full-time wicketkeeper despite questions surrounding his role ahead of the Indian Premier League 2026 season. Dhonis future and potential role have emerged as major talking points for CSK following another campaign in which the franchise failed to make the playoffs. With concerns over his physical workload continuing, Badrinath said using Dhoni selectively could offer the five-time champions a tactical advantage, although the veteran wicketkeeper has made his own position clear. He has personally told me that he wont play as an Impact Player. He sees himself as a full-time keeper, and that means he has to be on the field for the full 20 overs. So he wont play as an Impact Player, but I feel if he does, itll tactically benefit CSK, Badrinath said on his YouTube channel. His body cannot withstand long durations, which even Fleming has said. He is only going to bat after the 16th over and keep wickets. When his participation is so less, he would be ideal as an Impact Player, he added. The former CSK player also weighed in on the wider debate surrounding the Impact Player rule, particularly its perceived effect on Shivam Dubes opportunities as a bowler for the franchise. Badrinath rejected the suggestion that the rule itself was responsible for Dube not bowling regularly for CSK. Shivam Dube bowling for India but not for CSK is not because of the Impact Player rule. It has to do with the CSK management and their lack of usage of Dube with the ball. Why are they using him as an Impact Player? The rule cannot be blamed, Badrinath stated. Badrinath also questioned the teams handling of Akeal Hosein, arguing that the spinner should be an automatic selection in the starting XI rather than being kept in reserve as an Impact Player. Shivam Dube bowling for India but not for CSK is not because of the Impact Player rule. It has to do with the CSK management and their lack of usage of Dube with the ball. Why are they using him as an Impact Player? The rule cannot be blamed, Badrinath stated. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Badrinath's remarks put the spotlight on CSKs tactical approach heading into the next phase of their planning, with Dhonis workload, Dubes bowling role and the utilisation of overseas players all likely to remain key selection questions for the franchise. Article Source: IANS
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MS Dhoni Could Take Mentor Role at CSK in IPL 2027 as Franchise Weighs His Future
Mahendra Singh Dhonis future with Chennai Super Kings remains one of the biggest talking points ahead of IPL 2027. While there is still no final confirmation on whether the veteran wicketkeeper-batter will return as a player, the possibility of him continuing with CSK in a different role is gaining...
Something is brewing at J&K Bank. A trial balloon has been floated that the J&K Bank should grow its rest-of-India (ROI) business by recruiting there. Unidentified financial experts, talking to unnamed reporters of a prominent Jammu-based English daily, have advocated more lending outside the local economy. The ROI portfolio, it is contended, is no longer just a growth target but an existential necessity for the Banks long-term financial viability. Were it not so flawed in economic and financial reasoning, this could be laughed off as a bad joke. The amateurish narrative, and the agenda behind it, needs to be called out. The outward-looking strategy is flawed financially, commercially, economically and developmentally. It is a bad bargain for the Bank, the people and the government of J&K. The inward-looking policy from 2006 rested on a self-evident opportunity: J&K, with 0.70 per cent of national GDP, received only 0.30 per cent of national credit. With about one per cent of the population, its share of the national personal-loan stock was 0.27 per cent. The state was credit-starved despite SBI, PNB and the other big daddies of Indian banking. That strategy set out in the 2006-07 Annual Report doubled credit inflow even as the share in national output rose only marginally. As on March 2026, J&K accounts for 0.79 per cent of national output and absorbs 0.62 per cent of overall credit. The region remains under-banked on the asset side relative to output, and more so relative to its own deposits. The Bank mobilises about Rs 1,45,000 crore i.e. 80 per cent of its deposits locally yet ploughs back only Rs 80,000 crore into the local economy. By contrast, it raises about Rs 30,000 crore in ROI and has deployed Rs 50,000 crore in credit as of June 2026: a credit-deposit ratio of nearly 170 per cent, almost three times the local ratio. The proposed strategy would widen this disparity through deposit arbitrage. Local savings are five times those raised in ROI, and cheaper. With CASA of 47 per cent the highest in India, better than SBI and HDFC the cost of deposits in J&K is around 4.5 per cent. In ROI, CASA of just 12 per cent lifts the cost to around 6.5 per cent: a gap of 200 basis points. The plain fact is that if the balance sheet of the bank is split into local and ROI books, it will not be profitable for J&K Bank to lend outside without access to the low-cost deposits of the state. What makes the rest of India look profitable is an internal transfer-price mechanism that charges the ROI loan book the average cost of funds anchored in low-cost home deposits and not the higher cost of contracting deposits outside. This under-pricing socialises a home surplus into a common pool and makes outside lending look better than it is. It also hides the risk of a 170 per cent CD ratio: a liquidity threat and an asset-liability mismatch. The Bank should de-risk by cutting ROI exposure. It cannot raise low-cost deposits outside. Facing growing competition at home, the Bank must protect the liability franchise given it by the government and people of J&K and not explore the national field as some self-proclaimed experts advise. If this is altered -- government accounts moving, households shifting to other banks, or CASA migrating to term money -- the pool shrinks, the internal subsidy disappears, and the outside book cannot fund itself at anything like todays cost. Asset-side diversification is liability-side concentration. The ROI loan book looks worse once asset pricing, asset quality and the regulatory cost of capital are counted. Reported NPAs of around Rs 700 crore are understated by restructurings, settlements and write-offs. Off the balance sheet, impaired assets in Delhi and Mumbai must be around Rs 2,000 crore each. Add unapplied interest and the stock of impaired ROI assets be close to half the loan book of ROI. The comparable figure for J&K, on a bigger asset base, is far less. Localised, restructured and rehabilitated books in the local economy perform better than national averages, with slippage on specific state-rehabilitated portfolios held under 1 per cent. What the management and its experts call concentration risk; the stock market treats as the Banks main asset: the home franchise. Analysts and rating agencies cite the regional monopoly as the reason to own the stock. Long-term equity notes describe a safe regional monopoly, not a pan-India lender. Diluting that monopoly to chase ROI volume would strip away what the market still values without first curing the discount that comes from a thin float. The Bank leadership with little feel for the regional economy, may not recognise that J&K Bank is more integral to the J&K economy than even the government. The government is the principal pump-primer; the supply side is driven by the Bank. Set against this macroeconomics, the outward strategy makes even less commercial sense. When J&K Bank lends local deposits inside J&K, the money is spent locally. Wages, purchases and fresh deposits stay in the region. That is the multiplier. When it lends those same deposits in the rest of India, the income is earned elsewhere. J&K only exports its savings. Its creditdeposit ratio falls. That is leakage. A loan to a Pulwama horticulturist does much more for J&K than a housing loan in Pune. Local lending is a development instrument; out-of-region lending is a portfolio choice. Together they can form a virtuous cycle of credit, income and savings. When a hinterland instead exports scarce capital and imports labour outside recruitment is the equivalent despite a domestic labour surplus, it invites distortion. The real risk is not the erosion faceless experts predict if the Bank stays home focused. It is a small, under-served economy shipping its savings to finance the rest of India. Finally, let it be recognised that the people of J&K have invested a lot of emotional equity into the bank which far outweighs the financial equity invested by the Dogra Maharaja and the state government over time. It has been the only profitable and well-functioning institution of the state and it carries an aspirational model. To grow with stability, the Bank must return its focus to J&K and consolidate a slipping home position. Its share of local lending is already falling while rivals compete for the one asset that distinguishes it: low-cost deposits. The next battle will not be who books another corporate loan in the rest of India; it will be who peels CASA and government floats away from J&K Bank. An ROI-first strategy accelerates that loss. It exports the cheap surplus instead of defending the home book, trains the organisation to grow where the franchise is weak, and leaves the Bank thinner on the liabilities that fund its margin. That is not a hedge. It is a smaller franchise at home and a dearer, less stable book abroad and it is best avoided. Tail piece: The consequences of this adventurous strategy are already clear. The banks topline growth has been nearly stagnant for two years and turned negative in the June quarter. Nothing shows the failure of the outbound strategy more clearly than this: despite 60 per cent YoY growth in RoI advances and deposits, earnings growth stagnated despite a change in the accounting practice vis-a-vis PLCs to add Rs 50 odd crores to the net profit. Markets recognised this is not good banking and gave the results a thumbs down. On results day the stock fell almost Rs 30 in half an hour, and the slide has continued since. (The author is a former Chairman of J&K Bank.)
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'I Really Wish To Meet Salman Khan More Than SRK: Cricketer Shahrukh Khan
Tamil Nadu Premier League: Tamil Nadu cricketer Shahrukh Khan has spent much of his career carrying a name instantly recognisable across India, but despite the obvious connection to Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan, the Tamil Nadu batter has a different celebrity at the top of his wish list. Shahrukh, who recently led Kovai Kings to their third Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL) title, said he has not yet met the Bollywood superstar he was named after. If he could choose, the Tamil Nadu player would rather meet Salman Khan than his famous namesake. I really wish to meet Salman Khan more than Shah Rukh, the cricketer said in an exclusive conversation with IANS. The 29-year-old has had multiple chances to meet his famous namesake during his IPL career, especially in matches against Kolkata Knight Riders. However, these opportunities never came to fruition since Shah Rukh Khan was absent from the games. I havent (met him) as yet. I havent met Shahrukh Khan as yet. But yeah, hope to meet him soon. We played quite a few matches against KKR. But I actually missed the opportunity to meet Shahrukh Khan. He obviously did not come for the game. If he would have come, obviously, I would have met him. But you know, I really wish to meet Salman Khan more than Shahrukh, he said. The meeting with Shah Rukh Khan might be especially intriguing for the cricketer. Since he was born after the Bollywood star, Shahrukh is aware that he was named after the actor and is eager to see how the superstar responds when they finally meet. No, I will wait for his reaction first. Because I was born after him. So, I was named after him. So, I hope, I have heard that he has got an uncanny sense of humour. Obviously, I am good friends with Varun Chakravarthy. And he said that he is a really wonderful person at heart .And waiting to see what sort of an uncanny sense of humour he has. And yeah, really excited to meet him, he said. While his name has often been a talking point, Shahrukh has carved out his own identity in Tamil Nadu cricket over the past several years. He has been part of the states cricket circuit for about two decades and has emerged as one of Tamil Nadus leading white-ball players. His journey has taken him to the IPL, where he has played for multiple franchises and, most recently, represented Gujarat Titans. The most recent achievement was in the TNPL, where he guided Kovai Kings to their third championship. The team beat Madurai Panthers by 84 runs in the final, making them only the second team in the tournament's history to secure three titles. Shahrukh sees the TNPLs significance extending beyond his personal achievements. He considers the tournament a crucial stepping stone for young cricketers in Tamil Nadu, having already facilitated several players' progress to the IPL and other higher tiers of domestic cricket. Yeah, TNPL has been a platform for a lot of players from Tamil Nadu including me, Natarajan, Varun Chakravarthy, a lot of players and the way the tournament has grown over the years is just immense. And not just TNPL but the other leagues that happen around India as well. But the first domestic tournament for a state T20 was TNPL and very fortunate to be a part of this tournament, he said. And every year, you see new talents coming up. I hope even this year, the IPL scouts see a few talents and picks so that the tournament grows even bigger next year, he added. Shahrukhs own TNPL campaign was particularly significant following a difficult IPL 2026 season with Gujarat Titans. And every year, you see new talents coming up. I hope even this year, the IPL scouts see a few talents and picks so that the tournament grows even bigger next year, he added. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories I was having a technical flaw in my batting. I had a technical flaw which was hampering my batting quite a lot from the last 7-8 months. I've really come back from IPL and worked on it. My front foot was going too far across which I never used to do that before. Yeah, I had a proper couple of months in between where I could focus on my technique and get as tight as possible in that, he said. Article Source: IANS
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Excel Entertainment and Amazon MGM Studios Mirzapur: The Movie is among the most awaited films in Indian cinema. The film marks the theatrical transition of the popular Mirzapur franchise, bringing its much-loved world to the big screen for the first time. Following the release of its teaser and trailer, anticipation around the film has further increased. As the film approaches its theatrical release, Excel Entertainment co-founder Ritesh Sidhwani is also marking 25 years in the Indian entertainment industry. Over the years, the production house has backed films across genres, with Sidhwani continuing to focus on stories that appeal to audiences. In a recent interview, Sidhwani was asked, How has Excel's run been in the last 25 years? And what makes you believe that a story must be told? Reflecting on Excel Entertainments journey, Ritesh Sidhwani said, Dil Chahta Hai birthed bromance and friendship films in the industry. We then went on to make Lakshya followed by Don and Honeymoon Travels. Each of them were different from the other. Over time, we realized that a production company should feature diverse voices. It shouldn't restrict itself to one particular genre, which many production houses tend to do. Till now, we only proceed with a film if we genuinely believe in the story 100%. However, there have been times when we believed in a project and it did not work. In those cases, we have always stood by our decisions. We have never gone back to the filmmaker and said, I told you this wouldn't work. He further added, We are fortunate that such great stories continue to choose Excel Entertainment and it's still going. Presented by Amazon MGM Studios and Excel Entertainment, Mirzapur: The Movie is directed by Gurmmeet Singh and written by Puneet Krishna. The film is produced by Ritesh Sidhwani and Farhan Akhtar under the banner of Excel Entertainment, and co-produced by Kassim Jagmagia and Vishal Ramchandani. Mirzapur: The Movie is scheduled to release in cinemas on September 4, 2026. Also Read : Mirzapur: The Movie: Ritesh Sidhwani reveals why the film needed its own story; says It needed its own midpoint, emotional journey and payoff
England Leg-spinner Sarah Glenn Returns To Brisbane Heat For Full WBBL Campaign
Big Bash League: England leg-spinner Sarah Glenn has re-signed with Brisbane Heat for the upcoming Womens Big Bash League (WBBL) season, thus becoming the first overseas player to secure a contract under the tournaments revamped direct signing system. Sarahs deal is the first to be finalised since the WBBL scrapped its overseas draft mechanism in favour of direct multi-year and single-year contracts for foreign players ahead of the new season set to run from October 29 to December 5. Were rapt to have Glenny back with us, and this time for the entire competition. Shes an outstanding person, great team player, and as we have seen, a very skilful bowler who will complement our attack in whatever role we ask of her. Ive been keeping an eye on her bowling during the year, and her efforts for Yorkshire and for the Southern Brave in The Hundred have been excellent, said head coach Mark Sorell in a statement issued by the club. Sarah, 27, has inked a one-year deal that will see her available for the entirety of the WBBL season 12 campaign. The signing marks her third stint with the Heat, after having previously represented the franchise in WBBL season nine and as an injury replacement during a difficult 2025 season. She proved to be a rare bright spot during the Heat's winless campaign last year after coming in for South Africas seam-bowling all-rounder Nadine de Klerk. She picked up six wickets in just two matches at an average of 10.66 and finished as the team's second-highest wicket-taker behind left-arm pacer Lucy Hamilton. Sarah, 27, has inked a one-year deal that will see her available for the entirety of the WBBL season 12 campaign. The signing marks her third stint with the Heat, after having previously represented the franchise in WBBL season nine and as an injury replacement during a difficult 2025 season. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Her retention provides a major boost to a Brisbane side looking to rebuild after becoming the first team in WBBL history to go through an entire season without a win. The Heat will also be led by a new leader this year after long-serving skipper Jess Jonassen stepped down. Jess, though, remains on the playing roster and will partner Sarah and Charli Knotts off-spin bowling in a strong, multi-dimensional spin attack. Article Source: IANS
Ikea is cutting prices again, but there is a bigger problem behind the
Ikea is putting 1.2bn into lowering prices across European markets as shoppers face rising living costs. More than 1,500 products have been reduced in Germany, while popular ranges including Kallax and Billy are cheaper in the UK. The strategy comes after two consecutive years of falling revenue as Ikea tries to bring cost-conscious shoppers back. Ikea is cutting prices across Europe but the move is about much more than giving shoppers a cheaper Billy bookcase or Kallax shelf. The Swedish furniture giant is investing 1.2bn in price reductions as households struggle with the rising cost of living and housing. The pressure has also made it harder for people to move home, reducing some of the spending that normally comes with furnishing a new property. The strategy is aimed at attracting shoppers who are still spending, but thinking much harder about where their money goes. Juvencio Maeztu, chief executive of Ingka, Ikeas biggest retailer, said the cost of living was making things increasingly difficult for many people. He noted that for some consumers, home may now mean living in a shared house, increasing the need for affordable storage and practical home solutions. The price reductions began on September 1 across hundreds of products and vary between markets. In Germany, Ikeas biggest market by revenue, more than 1,500 products have been reduced. The Poang chair, for example, has fallen to 119 from 179. In the UK, the Kallax shelving unit has dropped to 49 from 60, while the Alex drawer unit has fallen to 55 from 70. Ikea is trying to solve a demand problem The timing of the cuts is significant. Ikea has experienced two consecutive years of declining revenue, making the latest investment a major attempt to stimulate demand rather than a short-term promotional campaign. The company says it is prepared to accept lower margins to keep prices affordable. There is also a practical reason Ikea believes it can lower prices without simply absorbing the entire cost. Inter Ikea, which owns the Ikea concept and supplies its franchisees, is reducing purchasing prices for European retailers. The retailers are then putting additional funding behind the cuts to lower prices for customers. The company has also been looking for ways to reduce the cost of making and transporting its products. A redesign of the Pax wardrobe range, for instance, reduced packaging costs by 70 per cent. Greater automation and increased use of renewable energy have also helped reduce costs, according to Inter Ikea chief executive Jakub Jankowski. Europe remains a major manufacturing and sourcing base for Ikea, with Poland, Italy, Lithuania and Germany among its key sourcing countries. Cheaper furniture, but a bigger bet on the consumer The price cuts are also changing how Ikea reaches shoppers. Since January, the company has opened seven smaller stores across Europe, moving away from its traditional large out-of-town stores. That suggests Ikea is responding to a consumer who may have less money, less space and less willingness to make a major shopping trip for furniture. The strategy builds on price reductions introduced during the 2024 financial year, when Ikea cut prices on thousands of products. The company said those reductions helped increase store visits and transaction volumes. But lower prices come with a trade-off. Ikea is effectively betting that selling more products at lower prices will compensate for the pressure on margins. At the same time, the company is simplifying operations and reducing costs to make that equation work. Inter Ikea eliminated 850 jobs in May as part of a wider effort to simplify its operations and reduce costs. The company is also deploying a separate 70m across North America and Asia to help manage currency volatility and inflation. For European shoppers, the immediate result is straightforward: furniture is getting cheaper. For Ikea, however, the bigger test is whether those lower prices can persuade households squeezed by housing and living costs to start spending on their homes again.
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Hampshire Reverse Decision To Sign New Zealand All-rounder Kuggeleijn After Backlash
The Rose Bowl: Hampshire has confirmed that New Zealands seam-bowling all-rounder Scott Kuggeleijn will not represent the club in their remaining County Championship games following severe public and staff backlash over his signing in the ongoing season. The county side faced intense criticism after naming Kuggeleijn, 34, in their squad for their County Championship fixture against Warwickshire at The Rose Bowl, despite not having formally announced him as an overseas player. It was a move the clubs supporters branded on social media as shameful and a disgrace. Kuggeleijn was tried twice for rape in New Zealand in 2016 and 2017 following an incident in 2015. After a jury failed to reach a verdict in the initial trial, he was acquitted in a second trial. His subsequent selections for New Zealand and domestic franchises have routinely drawn public protests. Hampshire issued a statement retracting the signing of Kuggeleijn just five minutes before play commenced in their Division One game. Having reflected and listened to feedback from our staff and supporters, Hampshire Cricket can confirm that Scott Kuggeleijn will not represent the Club. We value the passion of our fanbase and thank everyone who took the time to share their views. Our focus now turns to supporting the team through the final four County Championship fixtures of the season. We encourage everyone to unite behind the team as we enter a crucial stage of the campaign, the club said in its statement. Hampshire issued a statement retracting the signing of Kuggeleijn just five minutes before play commenced in their Division One game. Having reflected and listened to feedback from our staff and supporters, Hampshire Cricket can confirm that Scott Kuggeleijn will not represent the Club. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Kuggeleijn, a veteran of 12 years with domestic side Northern Districts in New Zealand, has represented the Blackcaps in all three formats, but last played a game for them in 2024. He had been brought in to boost Hampshires seam options for the final stretch of the domestic season. But opposition from the clubs fan base forced the clubs management to cancel the signing before the all-rounder could take the field. Article Source: IANS
JioHotstar just changed the UK streaming game, and Bigg Boss is at the centre of it
Highlights JioHotstar has launched in the UK, Canada and Singapore, replacing the international Hotstar service UK viewers will get live Bigg Boss voting and a 24/7 feed, alongside a large Indian-language catalogue Selected shows will be available to international viewers at the same time as television, while some markets get episodes before their TV broadcast Indian entertainment is getting a new streaming home in the UK, and Bigg Boss is one of the biggest reasons the launch stands out. JioHotstar has officially launched in the UK, Canada and Singapore, bringing more than 160,000 hours of entertainment across more than 12 Asian languages. But rather than simply taking the existing Hotstar catalogue overseas under a new name, the platform is introducing a more interactive viewing experience, with Bigg Boss at the centre of it. For the first time, viewers in the UK, Canada and Singapore will be able to cast live votes during Bigg Boss episodes. UK and Canadian subscribers will also have access to a 24/7 live feed, giving fans the chance to follow the reality show beyond its scheduled episodes. Bigg Boss gets a new streaming twist The international launch gives Bigg Boss fans features that could make the show more interactive than a conventional television viewing experience. Viewers in the UK and Canada will be able to watch a continuous 24/7 feed, while Canadian subscribers will get Bigg Boss Hindi seven days before its television broadcast. The platform is also bringing the franchise to six languages, extending its reach across different Indian-language audiences. JioHotstar's international offering goes beyond reality television. Actor Anil Kapoor will host the new game show India Ka Top 1 Percent , which will be available in Canada and Singapore. More than just a new name for Hotstar JioHotstar was previously available in the UK, Canada and Singapore as Hotstar. The new service arrives as a separate app, carrying over the content library while introducing the product experience used by JioHotstar in India. The platform will feature JioStar television channels including Star Plus, Colors, Star Vijay, Asianet, Star Jalsha and Star Pravah. UK audiences will be able to watch popular shows such as Anupama , Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai , Seher Hone Ko Hai and Azhagae Azhagu simultaneously with their television broadcasts. In Canada and Singapore, selected shows will be available before their TV premieres. The catalogue also includes Indian streaming originals such as Criminal Justice , Special Ops , Asur , Aarya , Kerala Crime Files and Kaattaan , alongside reality franchises including Koffee With Karan , Khatron Ke Khiladi , Splitsvilla , Laughter Chefs Unlimited Entertainment , Roadies and Cooku With Comali . What UK subscribers need to know JioHotstar is available on mobile devices and connected TVs, with the app available through the App Store and Google Play Store. The launch also introduces a quarterly subscription option in the UK, giving viewers an alternative to the existing annual plan. From 2 September, UK pricing is 19.99 per quarter or 69.99 annually. Existing Hotstar users can download the JioHotstar app and sign in using their current Hotstar credentials, with their subscription automatically converted to the corresponding JioHotstar tier. UK subscribers who already have monthly plans can continue with them while automatic renewal remains active. The service also offers subtitles and dubbing across more than 12 Asian languages, including English, Hindi, Gujarati, Malayalam, Kannada and Marathi. JioStar says the platform's wider strategy is built around personalised recommendations, conversational voice discovery, real-time audience participation and in-app commerce. With Bigg Boss fans getting live voting and 24/7 access in the UK, JioHotstar is making a clear attempt to turn Indian streaming from something audiences simply watch into something they actively participate in.
Supreme Court Delays Hearing on Jharkhand DGP Appointment Dispute, Next Date Set for September 7
Ranchi, September 2: The Supreme Courts hearing regarding the appointment of the Director General of Police (DGP) in Jharkhand was postponed on Wednesday. Chief Justice Suryakant, Justice Joymalya Bagchi, and Justice V Mohanan were set to begin the proceedings when senior advocate Kapil Sibal, representing the Jharkhand government, stated that they had not received the ... Read more Supreme Court Delays Hearing on Jharkhand DGP Appointment Dispute, Next Date Set for September 7
Rajkumar Hirani has offered a major update on one of the most awaited potential sequels in Hindi cinema. The filmmaker recently spoke to ANI about 3 Idiots 2, revealing that the story for the follow-up is currently being written. More importantly, Hirani confirmed that the much-loved original cast of Aamir Khan, R Madhavan, Sharman Joshi and Kareena Kapoor Khan will return for the sequel. Speaking about the progress of the film, Hirani said, Kahani likhi jaa rahi hai (The story is being written), we are still writing. Once it reaches the right point, then we will talk about it. Abhi toh (Right now) we are still writing. Casting will be the same. Hirani also revealed that the story was not originally conceived as a sequel to 3 Idiots. According to the filmmaker, the idea emerged while he and his team were working on another story. He explained, Abhi jo likh raha hoon voh bhi nahi socha ki sequel ke hisaab se likh raha hoon. Hum koi aur kahani likh rahe the phir aisa laga ki jo likh di hai voh iss second part par fit ho jayegi (Even the story I am writing right now was not being written with the intention of making a sequel. We were writing another story and then felt that what we had written could fit into this second part). Drawing a parallel with the Munna Bhai franchise, Hirani said that the sequel to Munna Bhai M.B.B.S. also came together without an initial intention to make another film. Munna Bhai ka bhi jab sequel banaya tha, voh koi intention nahi tha banaen ka. Agar aap uss waqt ko yaad kare toh uss time par belief was that sequels dont work. Pehle jitne sequels bane the kabhi nahi chale (When we made the sequel to Munna Bhai, there was no intention to make one. If you remember that time, the belief was that sequels did not work because the earlier sequels that had been made had never succeeded), he added. Released in 2009, 3 Idiots became a cultural phenomenon, with its characters, dialogues and themes continuing to remain popular years later. The film also made a significant impact internationally and became one of the most widely recognised Hindi films in overseas markets, particularly in countries such as China, Japan and South Korea. With Hirani now working on the story and the original cast expected to reunite, 3 Idiots 2 has already become one of the most anticipated projects for fans of the franchise. Also Read: Vidhu Vinod Chopra Films says 3 Idiots is not re-releasing on September 4
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Sonal Chauhan is set to enter the world of Mirzapur: The Movie as Mumtaz Bibi. At the films album launch in Mumbai, the actress opened up about her experience of joining the popular gangster drama and admitted that she initially felt nervous about stepping into a franchise with several established and iconic characters. I was very excited when I first learned that I was becoming a part of the world of Mirzapur: The Movie. But at the same time, it was a very daunting experience. There are a lot of iconic characters in Mirzapur who have already built a relationship with the audience and with me, because even I was an audience before entering this world now. So, I was a bit nervous, but what makes it a standout is our director who brings special focus to every character and does not differentiate between them. I was super excited and happy that Puneet Krishna and Gurmeet Singh saw me as Mumtaz Bibi. I had a great time shooting. I want to say a big thanks to Ritesh Sidhwani, Farhan Akhtar and Excel Entertainment for making me a part of Mirzapur, shared Sonal. Sonal also spoke about filming the song Ghum Ghum, which involved shooting for three days in cold weather and difficult conditions. Despite the challenges, she said the experience was enjoyable, especially because she was working alongside some familiar faces from the franchise. Shooting this song was fun, but it was equally challenging. Those three days of shooting came with challenging weather and extreme conditions. But I had some iconic people with me, so it was definitely fun. And now, the song is all for the audience. I just hope they like it. Presented by Amazon MGM Studios and Excel Entertainment, Mirzapur: The Movie is directed by Gurmeet Singh and written by Puneet Krishna. The film is produced by Ritesh Sidhwani and Farhan Akhtar under the banner of Excel Entertainment. The film features Pankaj Tripathi, Ali Fazal, Divyenndu, Abhishek Banerjee, Shweta Tripathi, Shriya Pilgaonkar, Ravi Kishan, Jitendra Kumar, Kulbhushan Kharbanda and Rasika Dugal, among others. It is co-produced by Kassim Jagmagia and Vishal Ramchandani. Also Read : VIRAL Ravi Kishan makes a dhamakedaar film-event comeback at Mirzapur The Movie launch; DANCES his heart out and hails Sonal Chauhan: Inki shakti ke baare mein bataunga toh aap log PAGLA jaayenge!
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J&K Bank is Our Bank, Let it Remain So
Despite stupendous macro and micro advances in money, banking and finance, driven by information and communication technologies, digitisation, globalisation, financial engineering and increasingly complex financial products, banks and banking remain pivotal to any economy. Their importance cannot be overstated. This is even more relevant for an economy like Jammu and Kashmirs. Our economy continues to be an unusual mix of subsistence activity, agriculture, a large informal sector, government-dependent spending and a relatively small formal private economy struggling to expand. Add to this a landlocked geography, high logistics costs, decades of disruption, limited industrialisation, seasonal incomes and high unemployment, and access to capital becomes one of the most critical determinants of economic opportunity. In an economy like ours, J&K Bank which enjoys almost a monopoly status becomes extremely important. Its significance is not merely because it is the major bank of J&K, but because the economic, financial and overall health of J&K is deeply intertwined with the flow of credit from this institution. The Bank itself says that it commands more than 61 per cent of the banking business in J&K and Ladakh. Of its 1,017 branches as of March 2026, 841 were located in J&K. But there is an even more telling number. Of J&K Banks total deposits of about Rs.1.65 lakh crore as on March 31, 2026, nearly Rs.1.37 lakh croreor about 83 per centcame from J&K. This is the financial foundation upon which the Bank stands. In the not-too-distant past, there were negative features associated with the Bankfrom patronage in lending to poor corporate governance and allied structural issues. To some extent, it needs to be said in the Banks favour, these have been remedied. But it increasingly appears that the cost of this internal restructuring and changed external posture is being passed on to the ordinary people of J&K. Their access to capital, lending and credit is now determined by a tightening of the rule book. A difficult bureaucratic framework often makes access to capital cumbersome precisely for those small entrepreneurs who need institutional finance most. Meanwhile, the Banks own numbers reveal a dramatic shift. While nearly 83 per cent of deposits originate in J&K, only about 61 per cent of gross advances are deployed here. As of March 2026, gross advances within J&K stood at approximately Rs.76,159 crore, while advances in the Rest of India, including Ladakh, had risen to Rs.48,822 crore. More disturbing is the direction of travel. During 2025-26, advances within J&K increased by around Rs.6,465 crore. In the Rest of India they increased by approximately Rs.11,530 crore. In other words, nearly 64 per cent of the Banks incremental gross lending during the year went outside J&K. This is not political rhetoric. These are the Banks own numbers. And the Bank has itself spoken of moving, over the medium to long term, towards a 50:50 geographical split of its loan book between its traditional territory and the Rest of India. That makes one question unavoidable: Is J&K gradually becoming the deposit-gathering territory of J&K Bank while the Rest of India increasingly becomes its preferred lending territory? It appears that the Bank is changing its form, shape and remit. It is increasingly behaving like a conventional commercial bank whose customer and client focus is shifting towards larger, deep-pocket players, mostly outside J&K. Of its 48,822 crore advances outside J&K, approximately 79 per cent are corporate advances. There is nothing inherently wrong with corporate lending or geographical diversification. Prudential diversification can strengthen a bank and protect it against regional concentration risks. But diversification cannot become displacement. A Rs.500-crore or Rs.1,000-crore corporate loan outside J&K may be easier to process, monitor and manage than hundreds of small loans within J&K. It may also quickly enlarge the balance sheet and improve headline numbers. But what does it do for employment in J&K? What does it do for our factories, tourism, handicrafts, horticulture, transport and service sectors? What does it do for the thousands of educated young people desperately looking for economic opportunity? A thousand crore deployed prudently among hundreds of viable enterprises within J&K can create thousands of jobs, generate demand, build local supply chains and ultimately return to the Bank itself as deposits. That is the economic multiplier J&K desperately needs. The experience of borrowers in J&K adds another uncomfortable dimension. For years, businesses here have paid comparatively high rates of interest, often justified in the name of geographical, political or market risk. Small and medium borrowers have been required to mortgage primary assets, provide substantial collateral securitiesoften far beyond the loan amountand, in many cases, furnish personal guarantees as well. This is a reality known to generations of entrepreneurs in J&K. Contrast this with large corporate lending outside J&K, where highly rated borrowers can access enormous amounts based substantially on credit ratings, cash flows, balance sheets and corporate risk assessment, often at far more competitive rates. The ordinary entrepreneur is therefore entitled to ask: Are the people of J&K good enough to provide the Bank with nearly 83 per cent of its deposits, but too risky when they approach the same Bank for credit? Why should money raised from relatively low-cost deposits in J&K increasingly travel outside to finance large corporates at competitive rates while a small entrepreneur here struggles with high interest, excessive collateral, personal guarantees and layers of procedure? This is not an argument for reckless lending. It is an argument for equity within prudent banking. J&K Bank has undoubtedly become more profitable but profitability cannot be the sole metric of health. Its annual profit for 2025-26 reached a record Rs.2,363 crore, while its asset quality and other financial parameters have improved considerably. That deserves acknowledgement. But higher profitability, by itself, is not the sole metric of the Banks overall health. The Bank must employ metrics, ratios and policies that make it vibrant, resilient and profitable. But these must not come at the expense of the people of J&K. A bank can have a cleaner balance sheet, record profits and excellent ratios while the economy from which it gathers the overwhelming majority of its deposits remains starved of productive credit. That would be a strange definition of success. J&K Bank cannot become merely a machine for maximising return on equity while progressively weakening its social and economic embeddedness in J&K. It is not being suggested that J&K Bank become a social institution. It must remain a professional banking institutionbut one that understands and realises its social embeddedness. The unfortunate but probably inevitable listing and dilution of shareholding have understandably increased the Banks accountability to the market and its shareholders. But shareholders and stakeholders cannot be placed in opposing camps. More importantly, the Governments of J&K and Ladakh together continue to hold about 59.4 per cent of the Banks equity. The Government cannot therefore wash its hands of the Banks strategic direction by arguing that it is merely a commercial institution. Nobody is asking the Government to decide individual loans. That would be disastrous and would never be in the interest of the institution. But the majority shareholder has both the right and responsibility to ask where this institution is heading. Does its Board adequately understand J&Ks peculiar economy? Does its credit policy recognise the conditions under which local enterprises operate? Why is credit outside J&K growing at such a dramatically faster pace? And what will a proposed 50:50 geographical loan-book distribution ultimately mean when nearly 83 per cent of deposits presently come from J&K? Commercial autonomy cannot become an alibi for absence of accountability. By enjoying a dominant market share, unmatched market depth and reach, a strong deposit franchise and, above all, the trust of the people of J&K, the Bank has to be more active and responsive to the economy that created it. To improve the financial and economic health of J&K, undercut high unemployment, aid robust and clean enterprise creation, assist genuinely distressed but promising firms, make access to capital easier and more equitable and induce domestic demand, J&K Bank must rise to the occasion. Instead of a tight bureaucratic framework and excessive reliance on narrow metrics and ratios, the Bank must become a catalyst for broad-based growth and development. Let the Bank expand outside J&K. Let it diversify. Let it become stronger. Let it earn record profits. But let it not collect our savings cheaply, lend them elsewhere more enthusiastically, and then tell our own entrepreneurs that they are too risky to finance. J&K cannot become merely the deposit base of J&K Bank while the rest of the country progressively becomes its credit destination. The Banks greatest asset was never merely its balance sheet. It wasand remainsthe trust of the people who built that balance sheet. That trust must not be taken for granted. J&K Bank is our Bank. Let it remain so. S M Altaf Bukhari is former Finance Minister and President Apni Party
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