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Sonia Balani reveals she wanted to play Surpanakha before bagging Urmila in Ramayana. She praises Ranbir Kapoors transformation into Ram and Sai Pallavis simplicity, while urging audiences to wait before judging the film

On Ganesh Chaturthi, the makers of Ramayana unveiled its first song, Jai Jai Ram. Composed by A R Rahman and sung by Arijit Singh and Shreya Ghoshal, the devotional track marks the films musical journey with Shri Ram at its heart

Pierce Brosnans appearance at the US Open mens singles final went viral after cameras captured him in the stands at the exact moment the clock showed 0:07. Fans instantly linked the perfectly timed shot to his iconic James Bond avatar

In an exclusive conversation with Mid-Day, Sonali Kulkarni praised Aditya Dhar's Dhurandhar, while expressing admiration for Ranveer Singh's performance. The actress revealed why she feels deeply connected to the franchise despite not being part of it.

Manasi Joshi Roy reminisces about her deep connection with Lord Ganesha ahead of the upcoming Ganpati celebrations. The actor recalls how her faith and personal experiences have strengthened her bond with Bappa, making the festival a meaningful and emotional occasion

Thank you, President Droupadi Murmu, for your good wishes. On behalf of the people of Israel, I extend our deepest gratitude

Speaking to media on Saturday, Baghaei said the gathering would hopefully be attended by foreign ministers from Gulf states as well as Iran and Iraq

A reward of Rs 25,000 had been announced for information leading to his arrest on Saturday

Mumbai began Ganesh Chaturthi 2026 under cloudy skies as the IMD issued an orange alert for Mumbai and Thane, warning of heavy to very heavy rain at isolated places. The city recorded 49.55 mm rainfall in its island city area and 66.46 mm in the eastern suburbs in the 24 hours till Monday morning

Kajol and Ajay Devgn marked son Yug Devgans 16th birthday with heartfelt social media posts. Kajol shared an emotional note about watching him grow, saying she hopes he becomes a kind, courageous and graceful man

Hina Khan met Maharashtra Governor Jishnu Dev Varma and advocated for eco-friendly Ganpati celebrations. Urging fans to avoid POP idols, she said sustainable celebrations can reduce pollution and protect water bodies

PM Modi also shared a Sanskrit verse in his post, offering prayers to Lord Shri Vinayaka and highlighting his divine attributes

Delnaaz Irani reveals she consciously avoided Parsi roles for years due to their often exaggerated portrayal on screen. She chose Chumbak as its Taraporewala family is shown in a more natural and relatable manner

Making the announcement, AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal told reporters in Panaji that the ruling BJP would not secure a majority in the upcoming elections and that the Goa First alliance would form the next government

Salman Khan addressed criticism over Bigg Boss 20s boring contestant line-up, explaining that thousands are interviewed before 16 are chosen. He also praised Qazi Touqeer and called him the houses rockstar

Patients receive brief chemotherapy before a single infusion of genetically reprogrammed T cells, which eliminate harmful B cells in the body

A Rs 12 dispute over a vada pav ended with a 24-year-old man being sentenced to 10 years rigorous imprisonment for slashing the neck of a Kanjurmarg eatery owner in October 2020

Despite enjoying his work and declining competing offers from OpenAI and Anthropic, Engels left because he believes advanced AI presents a terrifying risk of causing immense harm within the next five years

The operation gathered pace after an excavator, loader and Bobcat were brought into the tunnel

With their backing, Shelton surged in the third set, eliminating the errors that Zverev had ruthlessly exploited.

Aussie all-rounder Cameron weds long-time partner Emily Redwood at a private ceremony near Perth

The UK Maritime Trade Operations monitor separately reported a vessel was hit by a projectile while transiting the strait, with no details

The Russian had described the outfit as one of my favourites after winning the title.

Sharing a picture of the southpaw with the Tottenham jersey in hand, the EPL teams social media account captioned the post: Rinku Singh, Spurs ke ghar.

In a chaotic race where Aprilias Marco Bezzecchi crashed out after starting on pole, Marquez took advantage to clinch top honours ahead of younger brother Alex, who rides for Gresini Racing.

The third-seeded Indian went down 8-21, 15-21 to her unseeded opponent in 34 minutes in the womens singles final.

I am very happy to finish with a gold and a silver. Every tournament is an opportunity to learn and improve, said Pramod.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta heaps praise on midfielder Bruno after 2-0 win over Sunderland

Mercedes driver believes he is lucky to win Spanish Grand Prix, thanks to an early virtual safety car that helped him get a free pit-stop

Australia ended up winning the Test by 45 runs, the same victory margin as the hosts did on Test crickets debut in 1877.

The project is undertaken by the Social Forestry Department, Nashik.

The city - sliced, diced and served with a dash of sauce

Vande Mataram, penned by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay, was played after national anthem Jana Gana Mana before start of Indias first T20I against Afghanistan here. on Sunday.

Don Bosco scored in the 25th minute when Harshal struck a volley from outside the box, beating Stanislaus goalkeeper Vihaan Baikadi.

India womens boxing coach Santiago Nieva is confident his girls can clinch four to five medals at the upcoming Asian Games in Japan despite tough competition

This week, mid-day readers want solutions to endless potholes, piles of garbage strewn on railway tracks, and need a bus service restored

Americas Harrison and Britains Skupski beat the German duo 6-4, 7-6 (8/6) to become one of just three teams this century to bag both the Australian and US Open titles in the same year, joining Bob and Mike Bryan and Jamie Murray and Bruno Soares.

Two-time US Open champion Aryna smashes racquet and lashes out at cameraman after defeat; says she just wanted to let out her aggression and disappointment

On Ganesh Chaturthi, Ramayana makers unveiled a new poster featuring Ranbir Kapoor and Sai Pallavi as Ram and Sita. The films first song, Jai Jai Ram, sung by Arijit Singh and Shreya Ghoshal, is also set to release

Authorities set up temporary lights beneath Swami Samarth Nagar Metro station; locals say they also got rid of footpath encroachments

Santacruz weather station records 101.49 per cent of monsoon average till 1 pm on Sunday

The 16-car rake is planned to carry around 264 tonnes of cargo, with focus on high-value and time-sensitive consignments

BMC defers Siddhivinayak Temple renovation to post-Ganeshotsav to avoid diverting devotees to the residential back-gate lane

Traffic police step up arrangements for Monday as Amit Shahs Vashi and Lalbaug visits coincide with first day of Ganeshotsav

Ahan Shetty is set to headline 1920 Cold Winter, the sixth instalment of Vikram Bhatts supernatural franchise. Production is expected to begin in November, with the film planned to be shot across Scotland and Shimla

Mirzapur: The Movie lyricist Ginny Diwan, who has reimagined the first seasons song to create Vaaroon Forever, says it expresses the characters hidden softness in the films violent world

Nearly 2000 MU students hit streets to spread awareness on tuberculosis and addiction while managing crowds and traffic

A perennially crowded Andheri station to finally get a 12-car platform on the east side, too, to reduce congestion on the FOB, improve passenger circulation, and enhance overall passenger safety, particularly during peak hours

With their backing, Shelton surged in the third set, eliminating the errors that Zverev had ruthlessly exploited.

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