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Watch: Salman Khan seen seeking blessings at Ambani Ganpati puja
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The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday (September 15) announced its candidates for the bypolls to two Assembly seats in West Bengal. The party has fielded Hasirani Rath from Nandigram, the mother of Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari's aide, Chandranath Rath, who was shot dead just two days after the West Bengal Assembly Election results.
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Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 15 (IANS) Pakistans tour to India for next months Hockey Asian Champions Trophy is subject to government clearance, said Pakistan's Hockey Federation (PHF) chief Mohyuddin Ahmed Wani. The Men's Asian Champions Trophy will be held from October 27 to November 5 in Jalandhar and Mohali, with the tournament featuring India, Pakistan, China, Japan, Malaysia, and Korea. Meanwhile, Oman and Bangladesh have been named as reserve teams in case of withdrawals. According to a report in Pakistan's English daily 'Dawn', Wani, who is also federal secretary of the Ministry of Inter-Provincial Coordination, said PHF would abide by the governments decision on the national teams participation. The visit of the Pakistan team will depend on government clearance. We will do whatever the government asks us to do, Wani said. Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann on Monday said that Pakistan would be travelling to India next month for the tournament. There is no problem in multi-national tournaments. Bilateral series between India and Pakistan cannot take place, Mann said, citing the central governments policy which allows India and Pakistan to compete in multinational events. In an office memorandum issued on May 5, the Sports Ministry stated that Pakistani players and teams will be able to participate in multilateral events hosted by India, while also signalling a more supportive visa regime for athletes, officials and international federation representatives. The league stage of the ACT will be played in Jalandhar from October 27 to November 2, while the semifinals will be played on Nov 4 and the final will be played on November 5. The much-awaited India-Pakistan clash scheduled for November 1, Punjab Day in Jalandhar. The India-Pakistan encounter on November 1 in Jalandhar will be one of the biggest attractions of the tournament. The match will coincide with Punjab Day, making the occasion even more special for the people of Punjab. India and Pakistan may have their rivalries on the hockey field, but sport has its own language, CM Mann said on Monday. Last year, Pakistan withdrew from the Junior World Cup and in Tamil Nadu after pulling out of the Men's Asia Cup in Rajgir, Bihar, citing heightened tensions between the two countries.
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Digital Desk | Belagavi, Sep 15 (IANS) At least four people were burnt alive, and two others suffered severe injuries after a fire broke out following an alleged refrigerator blast caused by an electrical short circuit at a house in the Chauhan Galli area of Karnataka's Belagavi city in the early hours of Tuesday. According to police, the incident occurred after the family had celebrated Ganesh Chaturthi at home on Monday and gone to sleep. The preliminary investigation suggests that an electrical short circuit triggered the fire late at night. The refrigerator allegedly exploded shortly after the fire broke out, and the flames quickly engulfed the entire house. The deceased have been identified as 65-year-old Gajanan Dhamone, 21-year-old Roshan Dhamone, 45-year-old Sharada Dhamone and 45-year-old Bharati Dhamone. Priya Dhamone, 28, and Ganga Dhamone, 25, who sustained severe burn injuries, are undergoing treatment at a private hospital. Police said both suffered burns covering around 70 to 80 per cent of their bodies, and their condition remains critical. The family was living in a shed-like structure, where the victims were sleeping together when the fire broke out. The intensity of the blaze was such that the refrigerator was reduced to what police described as the size of a small box, while household articles were completely destroyed in the fire. The incident has shocked the local community, with residents expressing disbelief over the tragedy that occurred shortly after the family had celebrated the festival. The Dhamone family worked as labourers. Belagavi Police Commissioner visited the spot and inspected the scene. The jurisdictional market police have taken up a detailed investigation to ascertain the exact cause of the fire and the circumstances leading to the refrigerator blast. On May 9, one person died, and four others were critically injured in a fire tragedy in the Nagarbhavi locality in Bengaluru. The blaze suspected to be triggered by a short circuit inside the hotel. The fire spread rapidly and soon engulfed the staff rooms located on the upper floor. As fire broke out suddenly during night, the five staff members sleeping on upper floors were unable escape and got trapped inside. In 2025, a devastating early-morning fire at a bar-cum-restaurant in the Kumbaara Sangha building resulted in five deaths due to suffocation, leading to the arrest of the building owners for severe safety and ventilation violations.
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'Enna Vilai' director Sajeev Pazhoor: I don't know why they have given my film a U/A certificate!
Digital Desk | Chennai, Sep 15 (IANS) Director Sajeev Pazhoor has now expressed surprise over the fact that the Censor Board has cleared his eagerly awaited next film, 'Enna Vilai', featuring Nimisha Sajayan and Karunaas in the lead, for release with a 'U/A' certificate. Sajeev Pazhoor believes his film is a clean entertainer and should have been given a 'U' certificate. Participating in a press conference in Chennai, Sajeev Pazhoor's attention was drawn to the fact that the Censor Board had cleared his film with an U/A certificate. Responding to this question, the director, who is best known for having penned the story of the critically acclaimed superhit Malayalam film 'Thondimuthalum Driksakshiyum', said, Even I don't know why they have given a U/A certificate for our film. In fact, we made a demand for a U certificate with the censor officer and I even had an argument. Sajeev Pazhoor went on to say, This is clean 'U' film. There are no objectionable sequences in my film like people consuming alcohol. All the films I have made so far have all got U certificates. I don't know how this film comes under the U/A category. The film, which has already garnered praise by getting officially selected in around 30 film festivals around the world even before its release, is set to hit screens here on September 17 this year. It will raise a question on the price of dignity of a poor man. The film has won numerous awards, including the award for the Best Feature Film at the Mannheim Arts and Film Festival in Germany. It may be recalled that the makers of the film had chosen to express their gratitude to the village where the film was predominantly shot by getting the entire village to release the first look of their film. Instead of inviting a star to unveil the film's first look, the makers had returned to Paalam village in Dhanushkodi, where a major portion of the film was shot, and entrusted the honour to the very people who had welcomed them with open arms throughout the filming process. The villagers, who had become an inseparable part of the journey behind 'Enna Vilai', gathered together to unveil the film's first look in a heartfelt celebration. Sources present on the occasion had said that what unfolded was not merely a promotional event, but a tribute to a community whose warmth, hospitality and unwavering support left an indelible mark on the entire team. Produced by Kalamaya Films under the banner of Githesh V, 'Enna Vilai' has been written and directed by Sajeev Pazhoor. The socio-political family thriller stars Karunaas and Nimisha Sajayan in the lead, alongside Y. Gee. Mahendran, Poornima Bhagyaraj, Mohan Ram, Lollu Sabha Swaminathan, Kavithalayaa Krishna, Deepa Shankar, Mottai Rajendran, Nakkalites Kavi and a strong ensemble cast. Speaking about the decision to have the first look released by the villagers of Paalam, producer Githesh V had said, Every film has a beginning, but very few get the opportunity to begin with gratitude. While many first looks are unveiled by celebrities or through digital campaigns, we wanted ours to be introduced by the people who quietly became a part of our journey. The villagers of Paalam welcomed us with immense warmth and made us feel at home throughout the shoot. We felt it was only right that this honour belonged to them. More than a promotional event, this was our heartfelt way of saying 'thank you. Director Sajeev Pazhoor had, on the occasion, said, As filmmakers, we often borrow places to tell our stories. But sometimes, those places and the people living there become a part of the story itself. During the making of 'Enna Vilai', the people of Paalam embraced us like family. Before the film reaches audiences across the world, we wanted it to first belong to the people who stood beside us from the very beginning. This first-look launch was not just an event, it was an emotion we wanted to cherish forever.
Huma Qureshi on Emmys: Such great time for Indian talent to cross pollinate
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 15 (IANS) Bollywood actress Huma Qureshi, who was the only Indian talent in attendance at the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles, said that it is such a great time for Indian talent to sort of like cross pollinate. Reflecting on the changing landscape of global entertainment, Huma said in a statement: This is such a great time for Indian talent to sort of like cross pollinate and do stuff together in a more meaningful way. Were truly in the age of like territory agnostic content. And Im just here to be part of that wonderful ride. Humas Emmy week began with her appearance at Gold Houses third annual One House Toast to the Emmys, a celebration of multicultural excellence in television and media. She also attended the Motion Picture and Television Funds 20th annual Evening Before pre-Emmy benefit at the Pacific Design Center, alongside several other international industry gatherings. In other news, the actress recently made her debut as a producer with Baby Do Die Do, wherein she also played the films central character, Baby Karmarkar. The action thriller that follows Baby Karmarkar, a deaf and mute contract killer in Mumbai seeking revenge for her twin sister's murder and her childhood trauma. She was later seen in the Yash-starrer Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups directed by Geetu Mohandas. It also stars Kiara Advani, Nayanthara, Tara Sutaria, and Rukmini Vasanth. The film is reportedly budgeted at 5001000 crore, making it one of the most expensive Indian films ever made. Despite the movie becoming the third highest-grossing Indian film of 2026 so far, the film was a massive box-office bomb. The film was set in a bygone era, this gripping tale unfolds in the coastal paradise of Goa, where a powerful drug cartel pulls the strings behind a facade of sun-soaked beaches and vibrant culture.
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'Might be little bit of hostility': Cummins on Australia's first SA tour after Sandpaper gate
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 15 (IANS) Australia Test and ODI captain Pat Cummins feels that Australia might have to face a little bit of hostility when the Aussies head to South Africa for their first Test tour since the infamous Sandpaper gate incident in 2018. The Aussies will now be touring South Africa for three ODIs and as many Tests. While they have previously played white-ball cricket in South Africa, this is their first red-ball series since that 2018 incident. While Australia are currently in Zimbabwe for three ODIs, Cummins will be joining the team in South Africa for the one-dayers before the Tests begin on October 9. There might be a little bit of hostility, Cummins admitted during the Keepin it Cricket podcast. (But) it can't be louder than an Ashes series Birmingham, the Hollies Stand at Edgbaston, that gets pretty rowdy. Cummins opened up about his previous experience playing in South Africa on white-ball tours and being the standout performer in the 2018 Test series. As long as I've been to South Africa, there are some parts of the crowd that get stuck in, but I reckon we've seen it all before. And most importantly, I'm captain, so I'm in the middle; I'm not near the fence! However, he believes that the dust would have settled by now, as focus will remain on cricket once the first ball is thrown. It (Sandpapergate) was kind of really spoken up (in past series), and it was almost a bit underwhelming, Cummins said about the reaction from Proteas fans. Everyone moves on. The good thing is, three Tests, you get stuck into the cricket, and everyone just worries about the cricket pretty quickly. Im sure therell be some rowdy people in the crowd, and some articles or some media bring up stuff. But our groups moved on, he added. Australia have six survivors from that infamous 1-3 loss to the Proteas, as the ball-tampering issue put Australian cricket in very dark clouds, leading to bans of the likes of Steve Smith and David Warner for a year and Cameron Bancroft for nine months. Meanwhile, the Aussie skipper also spoke on the recent loss to Bangladesh in Darwin, their first to the Bangla Tigers at home, as he brushed aside the talk of a lack of preparation for the series. Whether that was an Ashes Test or a Bangladesh series, I think we would have prepped exactly the same. Of course you look at it after the series, but I actually thought we were in a really good spot; everyone fit, firing. He admitted that the team was not at its best in Darwin. I just dont think we played very well. I dont think it was a lack of prep. I just dont think we were at our best, and Bangladesh played brilliantly, and didnt really let us in, he added.
Varanasi weaver's heartfelt birthday gift for PM Modi: A silk-thread portrait with mother
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 15 (IANS) Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modis birthday, a Varanasi-based weaver has prepared a unique artistic tribute depicting the Prime Minister receiving his late mother Heeraben Modis blessings. Weaver Sarvesh Kumar Srivastava has created a special portrait of Prime Minister Modi and his mother using pure Indian silk threads. The artwork shows Heeraben blessing PM Modi, capturing an emotional moment between the mother and son through the intricate traditional craft of Kashi. According to Srivastava, the portrait has been created using the traditional Uchand Kala, an ancient art form believed to have links to the era of Lord Ram. The intricate artwork took around one-and-a-half months to complete and showcases the craftsmanship and weaving traditions for which Varanasi is renowned. The portrait is being sent to Prime Minister Modi as a special birthday gift. Srivastava has previously sent Banarasi sarees as gifts to the Prime Minister on his birthdays. Speaking about his creation, Srivastava said the artwork was his way of paying tribute to the Prime Minister and preserving a representation of his bond with his mother through the traditional art of Varanasi. Our Prime Minister is a great personality for India. If we say that we gained independence again in 2014, it would not be an exaggeration, because the work done under his leadership after 2014 by his government has been remarkable and highly commendable. I made a saree, and the portrait of PM Modis mother giving blessings to him is a kind of work that can be framed and preserved, he told IANS. The weaver said the portrait was created with the hope that it would reach the Prime Minister and remain preserved as a distinctive piece of traditional Indian craftsmanship. The artwork also highlights the cultural and artistic legacy of Kashi, where generations of artisans and weavers have preserved traditional techniques while adapting them to contemporary themes. By depicting the Prime Minister and his mother through silk threads, the artist has combined a personal tribute with the regions centuries-old weaving heritage. The special creation is expected to be presented to PM Modi on the occasion of his birthday, offering a distinctive gift that brings together Varanasis renowned silk craftsmanship, traditional art and a deeply personal mother-son theme.
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