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Taapsee Pannu faced pressure to straighten her curly hair in Bollywood but eventually embraced her natural curls, inspiring self-acceptance and challenging beauty stereotypes.

Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli were seen heading to Alibaug after a spiritual visit to Vrindavan. The couple kept it casual and comfortable, winning praise for their simple style, calm presence and grounded lifestyle.

Uttar Pradesh is set to establish India's first forest university in Gorakhpur, focused on forestry, wildlife and environmental sciences. The university will offer specialised programs in forestry, agroforestry, and conservation. The campus will provide both academic and field-based research.

Jasprit Bumrah was involved in a viral incident with a fan at an airport after the fan ignored his request to stop recording. Bumrah snatched and threw the phone. Despite the controversy, he's been performing well in India's T20I series against South Africa, with India leading 2-1 in the series.

Actress Nidhhi Agerwal mobbed at Hyderabad's Lulu Mall during the song launch of her upcoming film 'The Raja Saab', with co-star Prabhas.

Delhi introduces stricter anti-pollution measures as the AQI hits the 'severe' category. The new curbs include a hybrid work model for offices, a ban on BS-VI vehicles, and mandatory PUC certificates for refuelling. These actions aim to tackle the city's pollution crisis.

Google co-founder Sergey Brin has overtaken Amazon founder Jeff Bezos on the global billionaire list after Alphabet shares surged. Brin's net worth rose to USD 240 billion (Rs 21,68,65,32,000.00), pushing Bezos to fifth place.

Dense toxic smog covered large parts of Delhi, pushing AQI levels into the 'very poor' category in areas like RK Puram and Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium. CAQM enforced GRAP Stage-IV measures as inspections revealed dust, waste accumulation, and burning across several DDA road stretches.

Bharatiya Janata Party has finally broken the 'suspense' over a Trinamool Congress' MLA 'vaping' in the parliament. The party has released a video on social media, where TMC MLA Kirti Azad can be allegedly seen smoking in the House during proceedings.

December 2025 brings multiple bank holidays across India, especially in Meghalaya, Goa, Sikkim, Nagaland, Mizoram, and Manipur. Key closures include U Soso Tham's death anniversary in Meghalaya (December 18), Goa Liberation Day (December 19), Christmas celebrations (December 24-26), and more.

The Namo Bharat Train project is progressing, with work underway for the IFFCO Chowk interchange station connecting Gurugram, Faridabad and Greater Noida. Utility relocation, including major water and sewer lines, will start in January 2026, ensuring seamless construction.

The Delhi government will begin strict enforcement of the No PUC, No Fuel rule from December 18 as part of an intensified multi-pronged drive to curb worsening air pollution in the national capital.

Manoj Desai, veteran cinema exhibitor and theatre owner, has shared inside details from Dharmendra's prayer meet organised by Sunny Deol and Bobby Deol, and stated that it's good that Hema Malini did not attend the same and organised a separate prayer meet.

Avatar Fire and Ash review: Trust James Cameron, and he will not fall from your expectations. The latest Pandora adventure does take time to establish, but once it does, there's no looking back.

In his latest interview, Dhurandhar casting director Mukesh Chhabra has shared how Akshaye Khanna reacted to the film's blockbuster success and fans' overwhelming love for his performance as Rehman Dakait. The Aditya Dhar, Ranveer Singh film has grossed over Rs 650 crore worldwide in just 13 days.

In Kashmir, often called paradise on Earth, the levels of PM2.5 and PM10 are increasing.

Dhurandhar box office day 13: The Ranveer Singh, Aditya Dhar film will start facing competition from Avatar: Fire and Ash, the third installment in James Cameron's epic sci-fi action drama series Avatar. Avatar 3 is slated to release in Indian cinemas on December 19.

Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele, were found dead inside their Brentwood home on Sunday afternoon at around 3:40 p.m. Shortly after, People magazine reported that multiple family members had alleged that Nick Reiner was responsible for the killings.

The way Bobby has got his chance to shine in Animal and Akshaye has got his chance to shine, especially in Dhurandhar more than Chaava, is incredible, said Dino Morea.

The Delhi-Dehradun expressway will reduce travel time between the two cities to two hours from the existing 6.5 hours.

After the end of Day 1 of the Adelaide Test, Ben Stokes-led England have decided to lodge a formal complaint after Australian wicketkeeper batter Alex Carey was given not out due to...

Sunjay Kapur's sister Mandhira Kapur has claimed that their mother Rani Kapur receives just Rs 12 lakh per month from Sona Comstar, while 'outsider' Priya Sachdev is getting Rs 5 crore as a monthly salary. She also supported Karisma Kapoor's kids Samaira and Kiaan in the legal battle with Priya.

Manikrao Kokate has moved the Bombay High Court, challenging his conviction and the two-year jail term in the case.

The Rajya Sabha passed Sabka Bima Sabki Raksha (Amendment of Insurance Laws) Bill, 2025, on Wednesday and raised FDI in the insurance sector to 100 per cent. The move is taken to provide insurance to everyone by 2047.

As Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar continues to break box office records, Agastya Nanda, Dharmendra-starrer Ikkis has been postponed to 2026. Kartik Aaryan and Ananya Panday-starrer romantic comedy Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri will now get a solo release on December 25, i.e. Christmas.

The CNG and domestic PNG prices will be reduced from January 1, 2026. The new unified tariff structure will result in savings of Rs 2-3 per unit for consumers, depending on the state and applicable taxes.

The SIR of West Bengal's voter list exposes a twist-unmapped voters are concentrated in Matua-dominated seats, not Muslim areas, denting BJP's migrant narrative.

The Supreme Court on Wednesday ordered to close or relocate nine toll plazas to decongest Delhi's border areas and reduce high levels of air pollution. The order has come amid the ongoing hearing on air pollution. The closure is temporary till January 2026.

Tata plans include are also in place to build 30 more hotels by 2026, including a proposed state-of-the-art signature hotel in Noida.

At present, class-wise maximum limit has been prescribed for carriage of luggage by the passenger along with him/her inside the compartments, the minister said.

Akshaye Khanna, star of Dhurandhar, stays fit through a flexible diet, moderate exercise, and enjoyable activities like swimming, squash, and yoga. He emphasizes balance, moderation, and consistency over strict routines.

Dhurandhar has become the first Hindi film to earn Rs 200 crore in its second week. The Aditya Dhar-directed blockbuster spy thriller stars Ranveer Singh, Akshaye Khanna, Sanjay Dutt, Arjun Rampal, and R Madhavan in the leading roles.

Dhurander fame Ayesha Khan, seen on Bigg Boss 17, revealed her struggle with acne. Home remedies like Multani Mitti didn't work, and only dermatologist guidance cleared her skin. She advised fans to seek professional help for serious skin issues.

Just a few hours after bagging one of the biggest IPL deals in Auction, Australian star all-rounder Cameron Green faces a reality check during an Ashes match in Adelaide. Know more about it.

Spider plants are resilient, pet-safe, and air-purifying, making them the ideal low-maintenance choice for beginners seeking fast-growing greenery.

Integrating CRM with ERP and marketing tools creates a unified data flow, eliminating silos to improve profitability and operational efficiency.

He wrote extensively on the history of Calcutta in the English language and published 61 books.

With Dhurandhar, Shashwat Sachdev delivers a soundtrack that functions at scale - spanning cinematic score-driven compositions, contemporary hip-hop-influenced tracks, and emotionally led songs - while operating as a cohesive musical body.

Bharti Singh faces criticism after joking about Ayesha Khan's appearance on Laughter Chefs 3.

The first reactions from the international critics to Avatar 3 have not been really favourable with some calling the James Cameron film hree-hour hunk of nonsense, and others adding that Avatar: Fire and Ash is the worst in the epic sci-fi Avatar franchise.

Meher Castelino, who was India's first Miss India and a celebrated fashion journalist, has passed away at the age of 81.

Even without stubble burning or firecrackers, Delhi's air remains toxic due to old vehicles, dust, coal power plants and winter weather traps.

Supreme Court ends protection to End of Life (EOL) vehicles in Delhi-NCR.

Chandni Chowk's iconic sweet shop, Annapurna Bhandar, has been serving customers authentic Bengali delicacies since 1929. However due to legal issues the shop will be closed down in December 31, 2025. MM Mukherjee was founder of the shop whose grandson has been running the shop for the past 60 years

Ahead of Avatar Fire and Ash grand release, SS Rajamouli watched the latest Pandora adventure, and even interacted with director James Cameron.

Tollywood actors Sobhita Dhulipala and Naga Chaitanya are rumoured to be expecting their first child. Nagarjuna's subtle reaction has fueled fan and media speculation, while the couple continues to keep their personal life private.

Yashasvi Jaiswal was reportedly rushed to the hospital after a match against Rajasthan in the ongoing Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. Know the real reason behind it.

Payal Dhare, also known as Payal Gaming, is going viral on social media after a 19-minutes long private MMS video is circulating on the internet. Who is she and what is her net worth?

Will Islamabad deploy troops in the Gaza Strip after Pakistan Army chief Asim Munir meet US President Donald Trump? How India may find itself in a catch-22 situation?

IndiGo has overtaken Air India and Air India Express in international passenger traffic during the July-September 2025 quarter, according to official data by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA).