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Music composer Akhil Sachdeva has opened up about a difficult phase in his career, revealing that he was dropped from three to four big films even after delivering songs for them. Without naming the projects, the Awarapan 2 composer said the timing was not favourable

Uorfi Javed has opened up about a difficult year professionally, revealing that she was rejected by the makers of Bigg Boss 20 after approaching them for a spot on the reality show. She also spoke about other setbacks, including Khatron Ke Khiladi 15, cancelled projects, etc

Actor Ajith, who is known for his love for car racing and participating in races, was recently involved in a car crash during a high-speed racing event in Europe. Fortunately, he managed to escape unhurt

Rajiv Thakur is mourning the loss of his father, following which his scheduled Indore comedy show with Krushna Abhishek has been postponed. Krushna announced the news after reaching Indore and said Rajiv was meant to perform the following day

Sunny Deol marks 30 years of Jeet by revisiting his iconic character Karan, remembering his love, anger and sacrifice. The actor says the character still lives in his heart as he thanks fans for keeping the 1996 romantic actioner alive, starring Karisma Kapoor and Salman Khan

Kendall Jenner and Jacob Elordi were spotted holding hands during a date night in London on August 20, continuing a series of outings together across the US, Europe and Asia

Hina Khan recalled her memorable first meeting with Shah Rukh Khan on a flight when she was eager to get a photo with the superstar but found him fast asleep. After waiting for him to wake up and missing her chance once, Hina was in for a sweet surprise when SRK remembered his promise

South superstar Yash has heaped praise on his 'Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups' co-star Kiara Advani. Yash stated that Kiara's portrayal of Nadia will leave audiences impressed and make India fall in love with her again

The FSDA team seized and destroyed food items and adulterants worth approximately Rs 1.50 lakh during inspections in Kanpur Dehat and Kanpur Nagar districts. The enforcement drive focused primarily on khoya, with more than two dozen teams conducting inspections at over 24 locations across UP

Amid the ongoing row between Kangana Ranaut and Taapsee Pannu, the latter has now seemingly taken a subtle jibe at Kangana after she called Taapsee a 'sasti copy'. This comes amid their reignited long-running feud

Fashion designer Manish Malhotra has opened up about creating Kiara Advanis looks and costumes for Nadia in Yashs upcoming film Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups. Sharing Kiaras saree look, the designer called it a fabulous journey

The Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP), New Delhi, in a post on X, said, Citizens are advised not to gather on the basis of such misleading posts/videos and not to amplify, forward or share any unverified content

After the pre-release event of Yash's Toxic turned tragic when a speaker stand collapsed, leaving several injured in Hyderabad, a case has now been filed against the event organiser and venue

Marvel actor Mark Ruffalo has hit back at Paramount after the studio described his recent remarks about Oracle, its executives and the Israel-Gaza war as antisemitic. Calling the accusation appalling and fundamentally dishonest

Acting on a tip-off, a team from the Kashimira Police laid a trap at Mumbai International Airport and detained Mehdi shortly after he arrived from Delhi on a flight on Saturday night. Mehdi, a model and actor with a significant social media following, was taken into custody

The state government has decided to bring all stakeholders together and establish a streamlined and transparent support mechanism. Through these agreements, assistance provided by charitable hospitals and voluntary organisations can be delivered directly and promptly to patients relatives

Sri Lanka's Asitha Fernando and Lahiru Kumara have claimed two and one wicket, respectively. Prabath Jayasuriya, Keshara Nuwantha, and Sonal Dinusha will continue the hunt for their first wicket

Irans top security official Mohsen Rezaei also warned that if surrounding countries choose to join the US siege, Iran will not let even a single drop of oil be exported from the Strait of Hormuz. He noted that Iran has learned how to bypass US sanctions and continue oil sales over the years

The organisers said the certification has enhanced the marathons standing and expressed confidence that the event would gain greater international recognition from next year and attract runners from across India and abroad

A three-year-old girl suffered severe facial injuries and required 12 stitches after being mauled by a stray dog while playing outside her home in Beeds Shivtej Nagar. The incident has sparked panic among residents and renewed concerns over Maharashtras stray dog menace

As India marked National Space Day on Sunday, the countrys space ecosystem has expanded rapidly, with the number of registered space startups rising from one in 2014 to around 440 in 2026 (till August)

Mumbai is expected to experience generally cloudy skies with light to moderate rain on Sunday, August 23, according to the IMD. Thane, Palghar and Raigad may also receive light rain

Two of the 24 crew members aboard Panama-flagged cargo vessel MV Ocean-Winner were rescued after the ship sank around 240 nautical miles off Odisha. The Indian Navy and Coast Guard have launched a joint search operation for the remaining crew

Having opted to bat first, Team India's opening batsman Yashasvi Jaiswal scored 45 runs in 53 balls, including nine boundaries. Fellow opening batsman KL Rahul was dismissed on 18 runs in 33 balls, which included two boundaries and a maximum

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Police in West Bengals Murshidabad recovered seven firearms, five magazines and 186 rounds of ammunition from the residence of TMC Youth Wing leader Papai Ghosh. The seizure followed his questioning after his arrest on August 14

A 64-year-old man was safely rescued after falling into a drain near the CIDCO bus stop on Kharton Road in Thanes Chendani Koliwada on Sunday morning. Disaster Management Cell and Fire Department personnel pulled him out and handed him over to Thane Nagar Police

Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde has directed the School Education Department to work in mission mode to modernise schools, strengthen teacher training and promote holistic student development. Weekly reviews will monitor the implementation of the proposed time-bound action plan

Kangana Ranaut shared a story, hitting back at Taapsee Pannu's remarks over her 'upbringing', calling the latter a 'sasti copy'. However, the actress deleted the story later

In the first Test match against Sri Lanka, Manav Suthar claimed four wickets for 76 runs in 21.4 overs in the first innings, whereas he then returned with the figures of six wickets for 55 runs in 23.4 overs in the second essay

Dia Mirza has broken her silence after her 5-year-old son faced criticism for schooling a coconut vendor over the use of plastic. The actress defended her son, saying it was not disrespect

Amid the ongoing rift between Govinda and his wife Sunita Ahuja, the actor was recently seen visiting a hospital in Juhu. He also addressed concerns around his health saying he was fine

Mumbais seven lakes collectively held 13,78,143 million litres of water, or 95.22 per cent of their total live storage capacity, as of 6 am on August 23. Vehar and Modak Sagar remained 100 per cent full, while Upper Vaitarna had the lowest stock at 89.32 per cent

As F1 returns from its mid-season break, mid-day assesses the form of the top drivers staking claim for the world cship

The visitors will enter the clash with one change. Saransh Jain will come in place of Kuldeep Yadav. Jain is set to make his Test debut for Team India

The Japanese press nicknamed Suraj the Magic man from India, a title popularised by champion Hong Kong jockey J Moreira, who unfortunately failed to live up to it when he left Hong Kong in an attempt to shift base to Japan

Floyd, a long shot quoted at 10-to-1, was led in by owner Jaydev Mody, who admitted to mid-day after the race that it was a pleasant surprise for him

The NHRC has issued notices to the Punjab government over a complaint alleging that Chief Minister Bhagwant Manns wife, Gurpreet Kaur, demanded Rs 5 crore to suppress a rape case. The commission has sought an action report within two weeks

The 28-year-old Chopras 88.05m throw in the second round, which fetched him the second spot in the nine-manfield, was his best after the 88.16m he recorded while winning the Paris Diamond League in June 2025

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said the war with the US should end, claiming Tehran has already won by maintaining control over the Strait of Hormuz and resisting US demands. Meanwhile, President Donald Trump has threatened unprecedented economic pressure on Iran

The United States has imposed 50 per cent tariffs on USD 20 billion worth of Canadian products after last-ditch trade talks failed. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Ottawa would respond with matching tariffs on US goods from September 8

Sooryavanshi, who has played only eight first-class matches, recently underwent specialised red-ball training with his coach, Manish Ojha, at the Rajasthan Royals Academy in Talegaon, near Nagpur

Fed up Chinese workers are using AI to turn their bosses into humiliating digital pets, giving them a playful way to vent workplace frustrations

Dikuna men, I am a part-time ricksha driver, wot to say, dats why I am in khaki unform.

After a hard-fought victory vs Sri Lanka at Galle first up, Shubman Gill & Co seek success in second Test, beginning today at Sinhalese Sports Club, to collect vital points in their bid for a top-two WTC finish

Its a context, its not an excuse, said Maresca, who expects to face a tricky test against a very aggressive Bournemouth team.

Michael Carricks side were rocked by first half goals from Semi Ajayi (17th min) and Nobel Mendy (38th min) at the MKM Stadium

A sound setup reportedly collapsed when Yash was addressing the crowd at a Toxic pre-release event at Malla Reddy University. Students climbed on top of the setup to catch a glimpse of the actor, causing it to collapse

Ehren, however, offered a contrasting view, insisting that the demands of the modern game make tight schedules manageable for top-level players.

Nayanthara recently opened up about her humble beginnings in the entertainment industry, recalling that she was paid Rs 2,000-3,000 as her first ever salary for a fashion program