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I started with KKR. Shah Rukh Khan was the owner there. When I met him for the first time, I definitely had that fanboy moment, said Cheteshwar Pujara

R Madhavan has revealed that Aditya Dhar spent an extra Rs 10 crore on what fans now call Dhurandhar's viral peak detailing. The actor admitted he would have questioned the decision before release, but said the franchise's success proved that every rupee was worth it

Tovino Thomas and filmmaker Johnpaul George are reuniting for a new project as their acclaimed 2016 film Guppy completes 10 years. The reunion marks another collaboration between the actor-director duo, sparking excitement among Malayalam cinema fans

Priyanka Chopra has joined Oscar winner Russell Crowe for the sci-fi action thriller Bluefly. Directed by Nimrod Antal, the film follows a covert mission in the Congo involving a mysterious crashed aircraft. Nick Jonas cheered Priyankas latest Hollywood project

Ruhee Dosani says Alliance was the best decision of her life despite initial doubts about reality TV. She praised winner Mini Mathur, spoke about her fallout with Zaid, why she avoided teaming up with Kushal Tandon and meeting Salman Khan

Shilpa Shinde skipped the Lock Upp success party and instead returned to her Karjat shelter home. The actor received a warm, emotional welcome from elderly women there, highlighting her bond with the residents and her preference for spending time at the shelter

Baywatch star Erika Eleniak delighted fans by sharing a reunion photo with original cast members including Carmen Electra, Billy Warlock and David Chokachi. Calling it an incredible chapter of their lives, the actor also asked fans which OG cast members they want to see return

Russell Crowe surprised fans by showing off his muscular physique while filming The Last Druid in Spain. The Oscar-winning actor shared a gym photo with Drew McIntyre and revealed how months of training and consistency helped him transform

Vinicius Junior joined the Spanish powerhouse at the age of 18 and since then has registered 128 goals in 375 matches. Vinicius has also helped Real Madrid win 14 titles, which include three La Liga titles and two Champions League titles

The 20-year-old Indian Grandmaster didn't lose any games on the final day of the last rapid and blitz in the Grand Chess Tour and jumped to the second spot in the GCT. With this, he has guaranteed a place in the grand finale, which is scheduled later this year

Emily Wilson, whose acclaimed translation of The Odyssey inspired Christopher Nolan during the film's development, has intensified her criticism of the blockbuster, calling it emotionally empty and saying it lacks compassion and ethical depth

Ameesha Patel recently reacted to fans pointing out similarities between Preity Zinta's Batwara 1947 and her character Sakina in Gadar. She responded during an AMA on X, saying Preity is very beautiful

Priya Prakash Varrier was recently questioned about wearing a saffron-coloured dress at an event in Kerala. Though caught off guard initially, Priya responded, saying she wears all colours

Television actress Arti Singh looked back at her beautiful journey with husband Dipak Chauhan as the couple completed three years since their first meeting.

Katrina Kaif extended warm wishes to Mini Mathur on emerging as the winner of the reality show Alliance by commenting on Mini's official Instagram handle where she shared happy pictures of herself posing with the trophy

However, Chaubey said the AIFF would still hope for a rethink by the legacy corporate house. Tata Steel has assured that Jamshedpur FC will honour all existing player contracts and help footballers find new clubs

Chand, a student of SVU, became Indias first mens singles gold medallist in 16 years as he beat Hungarys Benedek Takacs 5-11, 11-8, 11-5, 6-11, 11-4

Filmmaker Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri, who was recently spotted at the screening of a film based on spiritual guru Neem Karoli Baba, spoke about the importance of protests in a democracy. Agnihotri initially was reluctant in talking about the protests

In another Pool D match, Carmel of St Joseph beat RSB Arya Vidya Mandir 2-0, thanks to goals from Lavanya Patil and Leanne DSilva

The Islanders have a capable unit of tweakers, particularly in home conditions, and thus this warm-up match assumes massive importance for Indian batters ahead of the first Test at Galle on August 15.

Mumbais seven lakes held 12,80,931 million litres of water, or 88.50 per cent of total live storage capacity, as of 6 am on August 7. Modak Sagar, Vihar and Tulsi remained 100 per cent full, while Tansa stood at 98.69% amid continued rainfall in catchment areas

Newly-appointed West Zone coach Amit Dani insists good showing by Shaw at zonal competition, beginning on August 23, could reopen Test teams door

Vijender knows Sakshi personally; she hails from the same Bhiwani Boxing Club that he came from

The US State Department defended its extensive online screening of visa applicants after reports claimed the Trump administration was expanding social media vetting to additional visa categories, including foreign journalists and certain Canadian and Mexican professionals

Beijing Olympics bronze medal-winner Singh congratulates boxing contingent for 10-medal haul at Glasgow CWG, but warns them about wasting time on felicitation functions in upcoming days; insists they must spend time training in the gym for tough Asian Games coming up in September

The One Stop Centre at KEM Hospital has resumed full operations after a temporary disruption in emergency shelter services. Staff strength has been restored, while counselling, legal aid, protection and round-the-clock shelter services are now available to survivors

The India Open came under scrutiny after players raised concerns over the condition of the venue, including its cleanliness, training facilities and air quality.

German legend Thomas reportedly dating French businesswoman Eve Bitbol after split with wife Lisa

The 2012 London Olympics bronze medallist shared this picture with her two million Instagram followers, choosing to forego a caption and let her outfit do the talking.

Last week, full-back Marc Cucurella also stuck to his promise and got a tattoo of Spain coach Luis de la Fuente on his arm.

Los Blancos said in a statement that Diomande has signed a seven-year contract, valid until June 30, 2033.

He has 14 goals in 12 Leagues Cup matches - one ahead of Los Angeles FC's Denis Bouanga for most in the tournament's four-year history.

Even after Infantino's climbdown UEFA said it had lost confidence in FIFA's leadership - possibly paving the way for a challenge to his presidency.

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has reached 4,053 confirmed cases and 1,850 deaths, according to health authorities. UNICEF said 330 children have died, while Doctors Without Borders warned the outbreak is spreading at an unprecedented pace with no signs of slowing

An elderly man died and two women were rescued after a factory compound wall collapsed near the Mettupalayam lorry terminal in Puducherry during heavy rain

A 28-year-old postgraduate medical student was declared brain-dead after she was allegedly run over by a car outside a mall in Andhra Pradesh's Rajamahendravaram

Student organisations in Jharkhand will march to the State Assembly on Friday as the protest over alleged irregularities in JPSC and JSSC recruitment examinations entered its 14th day. Protesters are demanding cancellation of the disputed examinations, judicial inquiry and reforms to ensure transparency in the recruitment process

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will host a breakfast meeting with newly elected NDA Lok Sabha MPs on Friday to discuss parliamentary procedures, legislative responsibilities and the government's strategy for the upcoming session

Actress Raveena Tandon was recently seen attending a special screening of Ohh My God, where she was almost bitten by a dog at the red carpet. After handling the situation calmly, Raveena clarified that it was not an attack

Google will begin shutting down Google Assistant from September 4 as it transitions users to Gemini, its next-generation AI assistant. The phased rollout will affect Android, Wear OS, Android Auto and supported accessories, while vehicles equipped with Google built-in will continue receiving assistant support

US federal agencies are investigating how a commercial aircraft was allowed to take off as President Donald Trump's Marine One helicopter approached Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

US President Donald Trump reportedly confronted War Secretary Pete Hegseth during a Camp David meeting over concerns about dwindling US military stockpiles amid the conflict with Iran

Six members of a family, including two infants, were killed after a nearly century-old house collapsed during heavy rainfall in Uttar Pradesh's Pratapgarh district. A lone survivor managed to escape the debris and alert neighbours, prompting rescue efforts by locals and police

The Lok Sabha on Thursday passed the Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026, and a Bill to amend the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007, without a debate

Bhumi Pednekkar went viral for all the wrong reasons last week. If her tone deafness was not clear after she launched her expensive water, her latest video has confirmed that she literally doesnt care

A birthday celebration in Mumbai's Borivali West ended in legal action after a video allegedly showing celebratory firing on a public road went viral

These fakes will puncture the confidence the public has in these measures

A coalition of 20 conservationists and wildlife organisations has urged the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) to review Maharashtra's tiger corridor mapping strategy. The group argues that relying solely on the Least Cost Path (LCP) model could undermine habitat connectivity and long-term tiger conservation

The Navi Mumbai unit of the Maharashtra Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has intensified its awareness campaign, urging citizens to report public servants demanding bribes through its toll-free helpline 1064 or WhatsApp number 99203 51064 instead of paying illegal gratification

A year-long family dispute allegedly escalated into a deadly stabbing in Mumbai's Vikhroli West, leaving a 40-year-old man and his 14-year-old son dead. Two other family members were also injured, while police have launched an investigation into the double murder