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'Haiwaan': Priyadarshan praises Saif Ali Khan, calls him 'mature child'

Director Priyadarshan recently praised actor Saif Ali Khan for his commitment and maturity while working on their upcoming film, Haiwaan.

14 Aug 2026 6:13 pm
Como make initial approach for Chelsea striker Liam Delap: Details

Cesc Fabregas's Como have expressed interest in signing Liam Delap from Chelsea.

14 Aug 2026 5:59 pm
Bumper opening: 'Awarapan 2' beats original's lifetime collection in hours

The sequel to the 2007 film Awarapan, titled Awarapan 2, has opened to a phenomenal response at the box office.

14 Aug 2026 5:49 pm
'Batwara 1947' review: Shabana Azmi shines in dragged drama

Bollywood keeps turning back the clock and revisiting 1947, the year that changed everything.

14 Aug 2026 5:43 pm
Bhaichung Bhutia slams AIFF for FIFA ASEAN Cup snub: Details

Indian football legend Bhaichung Bhutia has criticized the All India Football Federation (AIFF) for opting out of the inaugural FIFA ASEAN Cup.

14 Aug 2026 5:41 pm
Attacks on Indians living abroad increased sevenfold in 5 years

Attacks on Indians living abroad have increased nearly sevenfold in the last five years.

14 Aug 2026 5:40 pm
Why did 'Black Mirror' director reject 'Harry Potter' series offer?

Ally Pankiw, the director of Black Mirror, has publicly rejected an offer to direct the upcoming Harry Potter TV series on HBO.

14 Aug 2026 5:34 pm
Munawar Faruqui reveals why he was 'upset' with 'Traitors' elimination

Munawar Faruqui, a popular contestant on The Traitors Season 2, has opened up about his shocking elimination in the first Circle of Shaq.

14 Aug 2026 5:23 pm
AUS vs BAN: Litton Das records his 3rd duck (Tests)

Bangladesh cricket team batter Litton Das perished for a 12-ball duck on Day 2 of the 1st Test versus hosts Australia on Friday.

14 Aug 2026 5:20 pm
Did Matthew McConaughey actually turn down 'Titanic' role?

Hollywood actor Matthew McConaughey has denied claims that he turned down the lead role in James Cameron's Titanic.

14 Aug 2026 5:12 pm
'Sharam to aana chahiye...': Sunita reacts to Govinda's rumored girlfriend

Actor Govinda was recently spotted at the Mumbai airport with newcomer actor Komal Rani Swarnkar.

14 Aug 2026 4:58 pm
'TMKOC' to highlight food safety issues; Madhavi's pickle under scrutiny

The popular sitcom Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah is set to explore a new storyline centered around food safety.

14 Aug 2026 4:53 pm
Which pacer will accompany Mohammed Siraj? Shubman Gill answers

With Jasprit Bumrah sidelined due to injury, India captain Shubman Gill will have to take a tough decision regarding Mohammed Siraj's partner in the pace attack for the first Test against Sri Lanka, starting August 15.

14 Aug 2026 4:39 pm
Why Suriya's 'Vishwanath and Sons' faced last-minute screening chaos

Suriya's latest film, Vishwanath and Sons, faced last-minute delays in Chennai theaters on its opening day on Friday (August 14).

14 Aug 2026 4:30 pm
Ajinkya Rahane set for commentary stint after retirement

Former Indian batter Ajinkya Rahane, who recently announced his international retirement, is set to make his debut as a commentator.

14 Aug 2026 4:26 pm
Russia supplies over 50% of India's oil imports in July

India's dependence on Russian crude oil has hit an all-time high, with imports from the country accounting for 50.83% of total imports in July or or 2.47 million barrels per day (bpd)

14 Aug 2026 4:25 pm
Tottenham agree 30 million deal with Inter for Djed Spence

Tottenham Hotspur have reportedly agreed a 30 million deal with Inter Milan for the transfer of England defender Djed Spence.

14 Aug 2026 4:23 pm
Perez Hilton was hospitalized for 'severe depression' before suicide attempt

Celebrity blogger Perez Hilton (real name Mario Armando Lavandeira Jr.) was reportedly hospitalized for severe depression just weeks before his recent suicide attempt.

14 Aug 2026 4:22 pm
Actor Kitu Gidwani says 'Bollywood is not a real industry'

Veteran actor Kitu Gidwani, who has been a part of the entertainment industry for over four decades, has expressed her discontent with Bollywood.

14 Aug 2026 4:14 pm
CBFC clears Prithviraj's 'Khalifa' with U/A certificate

The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has cleared the much-awaited revenge thriller Khalifa, starring Prithviraj Sukumaran.

14 Aug 2026 4:09 pm
How Lakers' $12.5B sale came together in one weekend

The Los Angeles Lakers, one of the most iconic franchises in sports history, has been sold for a record-breaking $12.5 billion.

14 Aug 2026 4:07 pm
Why did Gauahar Khan, Zaid Darbar's families oppose their relationship?

Actor Gauahar Khan and choreographer Zaid Darbar recently opened up about their love story on Neha Dhupia and Angad Bedi's podcast.

14 Aug 2026 3:47 pm
Abhijeet Shirish Deshpande announces Vinod Kambli series for ZEE5

Director Abhijeet Shirish Deshpande has announced his next project, a ZEE5 series titled Kambli, based on the life of former Indian cricketer Vinod Kambli.

14 Aug 2026 3:23 pm
Supreme Court quashes all FIRs against Samay Raina

The Supreme Court of India on Friday quashed all First Information Reports (FIRs) against comedian Samay Raina and four others over alleged insensitive remarks about persons with disabilities on Raina's India's Got Latent show.

14 Aug 2026 2:22 pm
'I dont rehearse': Sunny Deol reveals his acting process

Sunny Deol, who has been a part of the Hindi film industry for over 40 years, is known for his action-packed roles and powerful dialogue delivery.

14 Aug 2026 2:15 pm
Ajay Devgn rents out Mumbai bungalow for 16L a month

Bollywood actor Ajay Devgn and his mother, producer Veena Devgn, have reportedly rented out their 7,802.75 sq ft bungalow in Mumbai's Juhu for five years to Florian Hurel Salons Private Limited.

14 Aug 2026 2:02 pm
Zee shares jump 7% as SAT clears 3,143cr fundraise

Shares of Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd (ZEEL) jumped by 7% on Friday after the Securities Appellate Tribunal (SAT) provided interim relief in its case against the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI).

14 Aug 2026 12:52 pm
India's wholesale inflation cools but stays near 10% in July

India's wholesale inflation has eased to 9.78% in July, down from June's 9.87%, according to data released by the Ministry of Commerce on Friday.

14 Aug 2026 12:41 pm
Musk owns 48.4% of SpaceX, stake worth over $900B

Elon Musk owns a whopping 48.4% of SpaceX, according to a regulatory filing. The stake is worth over $900 billion at current market prices.

14 Aug 2026 12:31 pm
Mitchell Starc surpasses Kapil Dev in Test wickets: Key stats

Australia's Mitchell Starc has added another feather to his cap, surpassing the great Kapil Dev in terms of Test wickets.

14 Aug 2026 11:48 am
Technocraft Ventures debuts at 34% premium over IPO price

Technocraft Ventures, an infrastructure development company, has made a strong debut on Dalal Street.

14 Aug 2026 11:35 am
'Scam 2010': Sumit Purohit to co-direct series with Hansal Mehta?

Sumit Purohit, one of the writers of Scam 1992: The Harshad Mehta Story, will co-direct the upcoming season of the hit Sony LIV series, Scam 2010, with Hansal Mehta.

14 Aug 2026 11:20 am
Selena Gomez hit with lawsuit over mental health startup

Investors in Selena Gomez's mental health startup, Wondermind, have filed a lawsuit against the actor-singer.

14 Aug 2026 11:07 am
'Toxic' composer Vishal Mishra on what makes the soundtrack 'magic'

Acclaimed composer-singer Vishal Mishra has composed the music for Geetu Mohandas's gangster drama Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups.

14 Aug 2026 10:53 am
'Heated Rivalry': S02 adds Emily Hampshire, Edvin Ryding

The second season of the hit series Heated Rivalry has announced five new cast members.

14 Aug 2026 10:50 am
Vijay's 'Jana Nayagan' remains steady; collects 320cr globally

Thalapathy Vijay's latest film, Jana Nayagan, has witnessed a minor increase in its domestic collection on Thursday.

14 Aug 2026 10:47 am
'Spider-Man: BND' slows down; crosses 530cr gross in India

The Hollywood film Spider-Man: Brand New Day, starring Tom Holland, has completed its second week at the Indian box office.

14 Aug 2026 10:39 am
Gorkha ex-servicemen protest in Nepal, seek resumption of Agnipath recruitment

A group of former Gorkha soldiers and their supporters have staged a protest in Pokhara, Nepal. They are demanding the resumption of recruitment into the Indian Army under the Agnipath scheme.

14 Aug 2026 10:28 am
'Awarapan 2' wins advance booking race against 'Batwara 1947'

Emraan Hashmi's Awarapan 2 has taken the lead over Sunny Deol's Batwara 1947 in terms of advance bookings for their opening day, reported Sacnilk.

14 Aug 2026 10:24 am
Disney+ cancels live-action 'Power Rangers' series

Disney+ has decided not to move forward with its live-action Power Rangers series, reported Deadline.

14 Aug 2026 10:16 am
Yash's 'Toxic': Find out CBFC certification, run time, cast details

Yash's upcoming film Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups has been certified with an A (adults only) certificate by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), confirmed Variety India.

14 Aug 2026 10:11 am
Shehbaz warns India over IWT ahead of Independence Day

Ahead of India's 80th Independence Day, Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has issued a stern warning to India over the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT).

14 Aug 2026 9:55 am
US sends new carrier to Mideast amid USS Lincoln concerns

The United States Navy has dispatched the USS George Washington, a Pacific-based aircraft carrier, to the Middle East.

14 Aug 2026 9:52 am
US accuses India, 40 nations of aiding Chinas tariff evasion

The United States has accused over 40 countries, including India, of being part of a shadow trans-shipment network that helps China evade high tariffs.

14 Aug 2026 8:55 am
Vedika Pinto reveals Anurag Kashyap taught her 'about life,' 'acting'

Vedika Pinto, who starred in the film Nishaanchi, has spoken about the valuable lessons she learned while working with director Anurag Kashyap.

13 Aug 2026 6:07 pm
Gaurav Khanna to lead Ektaa Kapoor's new Star Plus show?

Star Plus is reportedly working on a new show produced by Ektaa Kapoor, with reputable TV actors Gaurav Khanna and Shraddha Arya in talks for the lead roles.

13 Aug 2026 5:56 pm
Siddhant Chaturvedi-Tamannaah Bhatia's V Shantaram biopic delayed to 2027

The much-anticipated biopic on legendary filmmaker V Shantaram, starring Siddhant Chaturvedi and Tamannaah Bhatia, has been pushed to 2027, revealed Bollywood Hungama.

13 Aug 2026 5:46 pm
What was Jessica Lange's condition to return to 'AHS'?

Jessica Lange, the 77-year-old actor, is returning to the upcoming season of American Horror Story (AHS) with a unique condition: she wants to sing.

13 Aug 2026 5:39 pm
'Cocktail 2,' 'Aakhri Sawaal': OTT releases to watch this weekend

A new week brings a fresh wave of entertainment to your screens. This Friday, a host of exciting films and series are set to premiere on various OTT platforms in India.

13 Aug 2026 5:18 pm
Kamal Haasan calls himself 'oldest of Gen Z' in cinema

Veteran actor Kamal Haasan recently celebrated an impressive 67 years in the film industry.

13 Aug 2026 5:17 pm