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Varun Dhawan says he 'jinxed' his career by boasting about eight hit films

Varun Dhawan has admitted that boasting about his box-office success on Koffee With Karan may have jinxed his career. Reflecting on his earlier comments comparing his hit streak with Ranbir Kapoor and Ranveer Singh, the actor said he now believes an artiste should let their work speak

29 Oct 2026 1:12 pm
Did Janhvi Kapoor take a dig at Tara Sutaria on Koffee With Karan 9?

Janhvi Kapoor's dating advice to Veer Pahariya has been interpreted as a dig at his former girlfriend, actor Tara Sutaria, and the viral moment involving her and singer AP Dhillon at a Mumbai concert last year. While some found the remark cheeky, others questioned the need to bring another woman down.

29 Oct 2026 12:57 pm
Demi Lovato deletes hospital photo after revealing suspected allergic reaction

Demi Lovato has reassured fans she is fine after a brief hospital visit following an apparent allergic reaction. The singer speculated that passionfruit or sushi may have triggered it in a now-deleted Instagram Story

29 Oct 2026 12:43 pm
Amy Poehler wants The Pitt to swap some blood with kisses

Amy Poehler has suggested that Noah Wyles medical drama The Pitt needs more romance to balance its graphic hospital scenes. The actor said every bloody sequence should come with a kiss. Wyle questioned the idea and proposed a one-to-four ratio

29 Oct 2026 12:36 pm
Priyanka Chopra gives a peek into her Karwa Chauth celebrations

Global icon Priyanka Chopra Jonas appears to be celebrating Karwa Chauth this year, continuing a tradition she has seemingly observed in previous years. The actress took to social media to share a glimpse of the special mehendi adorning her palm for the occasion.

29 Oct 2026 12:18 pm
Chris Hemsworth shares Thailand adventure pics after hectic Extraction 3 shoot

Chris Hemsworth is wrapping up his time in Thailand after weeks of filming Extraction 3. The actor shared glimpses of his downtime on Instagram, featuring diving, fishing, boxing, temple visits and moments with his sons

29 Oct 2026 12:11 pm
Legendary horror film director Peter Medak dies at 88

Peter Medak, the Hungarian-born director and actor best known for films including 'The Changeling' ', The Krays' and 'The Ruling Class' passed away on Tuesday in Los Angeles at the age of 88.

29 Oct 2026 11:41 am
Hrithik Roshan has a sweet birthday message for ex-wife Sussanne Khan

Sussanne Khan turned a year older on October 26, and ex-husband Hrithik Roshan marked the occasion with a warm birthday message. The actor wished her 'love and joy' and shared a few unseen photographs featuring the former couple and their children.

29 Oct 2026 11:34 am
Tamannaah Bhatia reacts to Annu Kapoor's 'dudhiya badan' remark

Last year, Annu Kapoor appeared on Shubhankar Mishra's YouTube channel. During the conversation, the host brought up Aaj Ki Raat, the song featuring Tamannaah Bhatia. Mashallah, kya dudhiya badan hai, Kapoor said while referring to her looks.

29 Oct 2026 11:16 am
Ramayana's Sai Pallavi lists the qualities she wants in her future partner

During her appearance on Kaun Banega Crorepati, Sai Pallavi was asked about the qualities she would want in her life partner. The Ramayana actress said she does not have a long list of expectations, but being a good person and knowing how to cook are non-negotiable for her.

29 Oct 2026 10:35 am
'I am chilling with my girlfriend,' says Samay Raina on Karan Johar's chat show

Samay Raina has sparked fresh buzz about his relationship status after a phone call with actor Varun Dhawan on Koffee With Karan Season 9. During the latest episode, Samay casually mentioned that he was chilling with my girlfriend, leaving fans wondering whether the comedian had just confirmed that he's not single.

29 Oct 2026 10:05 am
Mumbai weather: Dry conditions to continue, temperatures near 35 deg C

Mumbais overall Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 89 on Thursday morning, placing it in the satisfactory category under Indias national air quality classification. However, readings at several monitoring stations indicated moderate pollution levels in different parts of the city

29 Oct 2026 9:54 am
Vinis ex Virginia Fonseca returns to her hubby!

Less than two weeks after Brazil star Vinicius Jr and social media influencer Fonseca part ways, she rekindles romance with her former husband Ze Felipe

29 Oct 2026 9:53 am
15 and forever: Gambhirs wife Natashas sweet anniversary message

Sharing this picture of the couple to her two lakh-plus followers, she wrote: 15 and forever

29 Oct 2026 9:52 am
Sabalenkas beach getaway

Running around on a beach and tennis court near you, she wrote alongside the post

29 Oct 2026 9:50 am
Sad day for the club, I just cant believe it: Arsenal boss Arteta

Gunners manager Mikel admits shock as EPL champions suffer stunning 3-5 loss on penalties to 4th-tier side Fleetwood in Round Four

29 Oct 2026 9:49 am
India face tricky test vs new-look China in Asian Champions Trophy

This Chinese team is unknown to us. They are a completely new group; not the one that played at the Asian Games. We dont know much about them and will have to analyse video footage of their match to get a fair idea of how they play, coach Craig Fulton said

29 Oct 2026 9:47 am
Kajal, 18, becomes Indias 1st heavyweight medallist

Sushil Kumar remains the only wrestler from India to win a world title back in 2010

29 Oct 2026 9:46 am
Harris Shield: Swarajs fifer puts GEA in command vs IES

In the other semi-final, Sitaram Prakash Higher Secondary School (Wadala) took a 38-run lead vs Anjuman-I-Islam Allana English School (CST), finishing on 129-7 at stumps

29 Oct 2026 9:44 am
IND vs NZ ODIs: Prasidh Krishna out of series; Auqib Nabi likely to get call-up

Jammu and Kashmir pacer Auqib Nabi, who impressed in the first red-ball game between India A and New Zealand A in Lincoln, could be included in the ODI squad in place of Prasidh

29 Oct 2026 9:42 am
Batsmen shine as Oz post 330-4 on Day 2 against SA

The Australian batter made full use of the pristine batting conditions on offer as South Africas bowlers found it difficult to make inroad on a relatively placid track

29 Oct 2026 9:40 am
Goalie Akash Chiktes new goal!

Former India hockey goalkeeper Akash Chikte, whose international career was derailed by a doping cloud in 2018, looks to succeed in new chapter as head coach of Indian Armed Forces team that will tour NZ next month

29 Oct 2026 9:38 am
Cyclone Arnab weakens: Rain eases in Odishas Rayagada, Andhra assesses damage

Rainfall has eased in Odishas Rayagada district as Cyclone Arnab weakens, though authorities remain on high alert. In Andhra Pradesh, Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu briefed Union Home Minister Amit Shah on the damage, reporting that crops across more than 70,000 hectares have been inundated

29 Oct 2026 9:36 am
Ranji Trophy: Mumbai on verge of securing victory against Haryana

All-rounder Musheer Khans 6-85 after his 109 on Day One, backed by offie Tanush Kotians 3-70, sees hosts bowl out Haryana for 270 and enforce follow-on to tighten grip on key clash; bowlers confident of third straight outright win as visitors struggle at 73-2, trailing by 87, heading into final day

29 Oct 2026 9:34 am
After Ramayana LA premiere, Ranbir Kapoor gives content creator a success tip

A day after Ramayana LA premiere, Ranbir Kapoor was spotted on the streets of Beverly Hills, California, interacting with Egyptian content creator Peter Fouaad. A video of their interaction has gone viral on social media.

29 Oct 2026 9:30 am
Houthis report 101 Saudi airstrikes as fighting intensifies across Yemen

Al-Nuzaili claimed the operations neutralised 239 Houthi fighters and destroyed or damaged 117 military vehicles and pieces of combat equipment, reports Xinhua news agency.

29 Oct 2026 9:29 am
Trump says Xi nuclear meeting 'maybe single most important'

There'll be a meeting set up very soon, and I think a lot of progress is being made

29 Oct 2026 9:23 am
US adds BGI-linked companies to forced labour list, restricts imports from China

He said the department had over the past two months systematically dismantled every single one of these organisations.

29 Oct 2026 9:19 am
US Justice Department highlights India partnership in fight against cyber fraud

We've worked with Indian law enforcement to shut down tech support and government imposter fraud schemes throughout India, Goldberg said.

29 Oct 2026 9:16 am
India-US defence pact enters second year as Singh and Hegseth review cooperation

India and the US inked the defence framework pact in October last year that sets an ambitious roadmap to further bolster the bilateral defence partnership between the two strategic partners.

29 Oct 2026 9:11 am
Cyclone Arnab: Five dead in Andhra Pradesh, Rs 5 lakh compensation to families

About 57,000 people have been evacuated from low-lying areas and coastal regions, a senior National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) official said.

29 Oct 2026 9:08 am
BJP and Samajwadi Party win eight seats in UP Legislative Council elections

In Maharashtra, the BJP-led ruling Mahayuti was leading in three seats while the Opposition NCP (SP) was ahead in two seats

29 Oct 2026 9:05 am
Maharashtra MLC elections: Congresss Abhijeet Wanjari defeats BJP in Nagpur

Congresss Abhijeet Wanjari retained the Nagpur Division Graduates constituency in the Maharashtra MLC elections, defeating BJPs Sudhakar Kohale by 3,271 votes after more than 40 hours of counting. The Maha Vikas Aghadi won three of the five seats, while the ruling Mahayuti secured two

29 Oct 2026 9:04 am
China sets Guinness World Record with 110 humanoid robots dancing together

Developed by AgiBot, the Expedition A3 robots executed complex, coordinated movements together.

29 Oct 2026 9:01 am
Mumbai Diary: Thursday Dossier

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

29 Oct 2026 8:58 am
Daily peanuts may support cognitive health as you age, researchers find

Researchers found that eating 60 grams of peanuts daily improved brain insulin sensitivity in older adults, specifically enhancing response in memory-related regions like the hippocampus

29 Oct 2026 8:54 am
Spain train collision kills 68, injures 80 in Castilla-La Mancha region

A total of 147 people were on the Iryo train while 397 were on the Renfe train

29 Oct 2026 8:51 am
Israel election: Projections give Netanyahu bloc 53 seats, opposition bloc 48

Parties representing Arab Israelis were projected to win 19 seats.

29 Oct 2026 8:48 am
Have you heard? Vidya Balan reunites with Saif Ali Khan for Ritesh Batra's next

Vidya Balan has confirmed her reunion with Saif Ali Khan in Ritesh Batras upcoming dramedy, Long Years Ago, ending weeks of speculation over the casting. The actress expressed excitement about reuniting with Saif nearly two decades after their debut film together, Parineeta (2005).

29 Oct 2026 8:48 am
Men, memories, and some spice

You must never spurn the opportunity of listening to Shashi Tharoor speak on cricket. The cricket romantic enthralled his NCPA audience last Saturday through lines, lengths, and overall accuracy

29 Oct 2026 8:45 am
Bombay HC grants anticipatory bail to three women in POCSO case

Court notes allegations of sexual assault primarily concerned main accused; says custodial interrogation of applicants is unnecessary after charge sheet filing

29 Oct 2026 8:40 am
Rail commuters must act sensibly in times of crisis

We need clear, continual and proper announcements when this is at a boiling point

29 Oct 2026 8:39 am
Harshada Jadhav-Deshmukh wins maiden election, defeats BJP-backed rival in Pune

Bags 1.11L votes against BJP candidate; fulfils dads electoral dream

29 Oct 2026 8:36 am
Maharashtra: Driver killed, 10 injured as Jabalpur-Nagpur sleeper bus overturns

A private sleeper bus travelling from Jabalpur to Nagpur overturned near an under-construction flyover in Kanhan around 4 am on Wednesday, killing its 40-year-old driver and injuring at least 10 passengers, including children. Police and locals cut open the windows to rescue trapped passengers

29 Oct 2026 8:31 am
Mumbai: Cyclone Arnab to bring relief from October heat, light rain likely

Experts say Cyclone Arnab likely to cause light showers over weekend, but wind may not be strong enough to clear Mumbai skies

29 Oct 2026 8:21 am
Mumbai: Panvel court acquits two accused in murder case after 14 years

Four men were killed in 2012, but court rules that prosecution failed to link surviving accused to murders or weapon supply

29 Oct 2026 8:20 am
Maharashtra FDA seizes 6,495 kg of substandard food amid statewide crackdown

Statewide inspections uncover expired packaged food, adulterated products and alleged food safety violations

29 Oct 2026 8:04 am
Mumbai: Doctors stress why every minute matters in stroke treatment

Top docs cite alacrity, awareness on World Stroke Day; survivors speak

29 Oct 2026 8:03 am
Sumo Didi director Jayant Rohatgi on challenges of backing women-led films

Director Jayant Rohatgis Sumo Didi, starring Shriyam Bhagnani, finally released on Zee5 after premiering at the Tokyo International Film Festival in 2023. The filmmaker reflects on the challenges of bringing the biopic on Indian sumo wrestler Hetal Dave to Indian audiences.

29 Oct 2026 8:01 am
Aakhri Ride: Chandan Roy, Faisal Maliks film draws inspiration from cab drivers

Aakhri Ride, starring Panchayat fame Chandan Roy and Faisal Malik, draws inspiration from directors Vijesh Rajan and Yashoda Parthasarthys conversations with cab drivers. The film blends everyday human struggles with horror, exploring how people can remain oblivious to what unfolds around them.

29 Oct 2026 7:50 am