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Mumbai, Jul 10 (PTI) Streaming platform JioHotstar on Thursday announced "The Society", a new reality show to be hosted by stand-up comedian Munawar Faruqui. Billed as a bold social experiment, the show brings together 25 contestants who will compete over 200 hours of high-stakes gameplay inside a controlled environment shaped around class-based divisions, a press release said. It will be co-hosted by influencer Shreya Kalra and premiere on JioHotstar on July 21. In the show, participants will be divided into three social classes -- Royals, Regulars, and Rags -- each representing varying levels of privilege, access, and authority within the show's house. As the show progresses, contestants will aim to rise through the hierarchy and ultimately earn the title of "Asli Baazigar". Faruqui said the themes of the show deeply resonate with his personal journey. "'The Society' isn't just a game; it's a mirror to the world outside. This show features a house where contestants are tagged as Royals, Regulars, and Rags, each with their own highs and hardships. But just like real life, those tags can flip at any time," the comedian said. PTI RB RB RB
Mumbai, June 5: The reality show 'Hip Hop India 2' has decided its winner for its second season. Contestant Shubhankar, who is known by his stage name, Hectik, was crowned the winner. With Remo D'Souza and Malaika Arora added at the helm as the judges, Bollywood actors Sara Ali Khan and Adtiya Roy Kapur graced the season finale. They were there to promote their upcoming film 'Metro...In Dino'. The finalists included Hitesh, Rule Breakerz, Aman-Kunal, and Lil Pool, each of whom brought their own signature styles to the stage. Shubhankar owned the stage and raised the winner's belt in a moment ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Friday carried out searches at 15 places in Mumbai and Kochi in connection with the Mithi River desilting scam that caused a wrongful loss of more than Rs 65 crore to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), official sources said. The massive crackdown is underway at the premises across Mumbai and Kochi linked to the accused and suspects as part of an ongoing probe into alleged financial irregularities. According to the sources, the searches are being carried out under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) at locat ...Read More >
New Delhi: Actress and reality TV star Sana Makbul, winner of Bigg Boss OTT 3, has been hospitalised due to a serious health issue, according to a statement by her close friend Aashna Kanchwala on social media. While the exact nature of her condition has not been disclosed, Kanchwala described it as a "grave condition" in an Instagram Story. Sharing her support, Aashna wrote: "My strongest Diva, I'm so proud of you for showing so much strength and resilience as you battle such a grave condition. Inshallah, you will fight this and come out even stronger... Allah is with you. And I am always s ...Read More >
New Delhi: The comedy series Laughter Chefs: Unlimited Entertainment has once again captured the audience's attention, but this time in the latest promo for Season 2, actress Ankita Lokhande left viewers buzzing with speculation after she appeared to hint at a pregnancy during a fun on-screen moment. The recently released promo opens with comedian Krushna Abhishek snatching an ingredient from Ankita's hand and sprinting away. As Ankita chases him, she suddenly stops and says, "Main pregnant hoon, main bhaag nahi sakti" (I am pregnant, I can't run), a line which shocks the entire cast. Krushn ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 15 (PTI) YouTuber Samay Raina appeared before the National Commission for Women (NCW) in Delhi on Tuesday, months after he was summoned in connection with allegedly offensive and sexist content aired during his show "India's Got Latent", officials said. Raina was also among the five social media influencers who appeared before the Supreme Court in a case seeking action against them for ridiculing persons suffering from disabilities. Raina submitted his statement in response to the allegations to NCW officials. Officials said further steps will be considered after reviewing his ...Read More >
New Delhi: Ace comedian and actor Kapil Sharma, has now ventured into a new domain. From singing, stand-up to hosting a show, acting and now he has become an entrepreneur. Yes! you read that right. The top comedian has opened a cafe in Surrey, British Columbia, Canada, with his wife, Ginni Chatrath. Kapil Sharma's brand new venture is called The Kaps Cafe. The official Instagram page of the cafe shared a video showing a packed space with guests lining up to enjoy the new space and food. "We're so grateful for the amazing turnout! Thank you for your patience as we try to seat everyone. Our ca ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 7 (ANI): International Emmy winner Vir Das is set to treat his fans with his new stand-up special 'Fool Volume', chronicling everything from losing his voice and self-doubt to rediscovering joy. 'Vir Das: Fool Volume' is set to premiere exclusively on Netflix on July 18. This stand-up special has been filmed across Mumbai, New York and London, making this not just a comedy special but a cross-continental rollercoaster. This Netflix special stems from Vir Das's speech loss experience before the biggest show of his career. What came next was Fool Volume: his ...Read More >
The video featured a clip of brawl with the satirical 'hum honge kamiyab' song playing in the background. ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed * Kunal Kamra mocked the Maharashtra Assembly clash with a satirical "hum honge kamiyab" video * The brawl involved BJP MLA Gopichand Padalkar and NCP MLA Jitendra Awhad and their supporters * Kamra faced legal cases for a prior parody of Eknath Shinde but was granted protection from arrest Did our AI summary help? Let us know. ...Read More >
Hosur (Tamil Nadu), Jul 18 (PTI) Jasmine Shekar carded a sublime final-round 4-under 68, marked by a flawless back nine, to clinch the ninth leg of the Hero Women's Pro Golf Tour here on Friday. Jasmine became the fifth different winner this season as she totalled 9-under with two superb rounds of 67-68 on the last two days. Also Read | WWE SmackDown Tonight, July 18: Undisputed Champion John Cena & Cody Rhodes SummerSlam 2025 Contract Signing and Other Exciting Matches on WWE Friday Night SmackDown. Neha Tripathi, who led by three shots going into the final round, seemed on course to win h ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Delhi High Court has reaffirmed that the personal liberty of two consenting adults to marry and live together peacefully is protected under Article 21 of the Indian Constitution. In a recent ruling, the court emphasised that family opposition cannot override this autonomy. Justice Sanjeev Narula stated that the Supreme Court has consistently upheld this principle, directing law enforcement to protect couples from threats or coercion. In this case, the court ordered police protection for a young couple who feared harassment from the woman's family. The couple had solemnised the ...Read More >
Mumbai, June 27 (SocialNews.XYZ) Bollywood actor Ayushmann Khurrana joins names such as Kamal Haasan, Ariana Grande, and Jeremy Strong at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences this year. Ayushmann along with names such as Kamal Haasan Naomi Ackie, Gillian Anderson, Branford Marsalis, Conan O'Brien, Jimmy Kimmel, Stephen Graham, Jodie Comer and Jason Momoa are among 534 individuals who were invited to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences on June 26. "We are thrilled to invite this esteemed class of artists, technologists, and professionals to join the Academy," said Ac ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jun 28 (PTI) Actors Jaideep Ahlawat and Nimrat Kaur are the new nemesis of Manoj Bajpayee's spy Srikant Tiwary in the upcoming third season of "The Family", streaming service Prime Video has announced. The OTT platform on Friday shared the first glimpse of the new season of the series, which will see Bajpayee reprise his character of Tiwari, a middle-class guy and a world-class spy. "The wait is over. New season. New mission. #TheFamilyManOnPrime, coming soon in 2025," Prime Video posted on its official social media handles along with the teaser. Created and directed by Raj Nidim ...Read More >
Chennai, Jul 15 (PTI) The ManipalCigna Health Insurance Company Ltd has planned to expand its footprint in Tamil Nadu with 10 more branches and add over 10,000 advisors across South India. ManipalCigna Health Insurance Company Ltd is a joint venture between Manipal Group, an eminent player in healthcare delivery and higher education and global health services company Cigna Healthcare. Also Read | Aadhaar Free Update: Government Requests Parents to Update Children's Aadhaar Biometrics Between Age 5-7, Free of Cost. Citing a data from the General Insurance Council (GIC), ManipalCigna said it ...Read More >
Meerut (UP), Aug 6 (PTI) Two social media influencers were arrested on Wednesday for allegedly spreading rumours that thieves are using drones to scout homes before executing their plan, thereby causing panic among the public, police said. Due to drone sightings in western Uttar Pradesh rumours arose that thieves are using those to scout homes before executing a robbery attempt. However, police claimed that there is no evidence of drones being used by criminals. The accused, Laiba (22), from Rasheed Nagar in the Khata Road area and Meenakshi (22), a resident of Ambedkar Nagar in Madhavpuram, ...Read More >
The trailer of Rise & Fall, hosted by Ashneer Grover, showcases the clash between Rulers in luxury and Workers in hardship. Featuring 16 celebrities, the Banijay Asia show premieres Sept 6 on MX Player. Mumbai: The trailer of the upcoming streaming reality show Rise & Fall was unveiled on Monday. The video sets the tone for a brutal divide between two opposite worlds -- the Rulers and the Workers. The Rulers bask in luxury inside a lavish penthouse, while the Workers grind in a bare-basics base ...Read More >
Bengaluru, Jun 7 (PTI) A 26-year-old man allegedly beheaded his wife following a heated argument on the outskirts of Bengaluru after he suspected her of having an extra-marital affair, police said on Saturday. After killing Manasa, Shankar travelled with her severed head on his scooter to the nearest police station and confessed to the crime, they said. The man was later arrested, police said, adding that the incident occurred at Heelalige village, near Chandapura, Anekal taluk late on Friday. According to the police, the couple were married for over five years and have a four-year-old daug ...Read More >
VIJAYAWADA: The State government on Friday accorded approvals to a slew of industries. Among those are Krishnapatnam Power Corporation Limited (KPCL), which is set to establish a 350 MW Solar and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in Thamminapatnam and Mommidi villages of SPSR Nellore district with a Rs 1,225 crore investment, creating 575 jobs. Furthermore, the government also waived off a Rs 54 crore extension of time fee, contingent on project completion within two years as per the Andhra Pradesh Integrated Clean Energy Policy-2024. The government also allocated 22.80 acres at MPSEZ in N ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 4 (PTI) "Tum Hi Ho" singer Arijit Singh has edged past global pop stars Taylor Swift and Ed Sheeran to emerge the most followed artist on music streaming platform Spotify with 151 million followers. American singer Swift, one of the biggest names in the pop music circuit, is in second place with 139.6 million followers and Britain's Sheeran, who came out with his India-set track "Sapphire" recently, is at number three with 121 million, according to the listing released by data tracking websites Chartmasters and Volt.fm this week. The websites provide in-depth analysis of artis ...Read More >
Mumbai, Jul 4 (PTI) Actor Parag Tyagi has penned a heartfelt tribute to his wife, Shefali Zariwala, remembering her not just as the iconic "Kaanta Laga" girl, but as a woman of deep strength, grace, and boundless love. Jariwala, who shot to fame with her breakout appearance in the remix track "Kaanta Laga", passed away on June 27 at the age of 42. In a post on Instagram on Thursday evening, Tyagi shared a photo of Zariwala and called her "fire wrapped in grace". "Shefali, Meri Pari -- the ever-eternal Kaanta Laga -- was so much more than what met the eye. She was fire wrapped in grace -- sh ...Read More >
New Delhi, Aug 6 (PTI) Streaming platform Prime Video and Excel Entertainment have teamed up for their next supernatural horror series "Andhera". The eight-episode drama is written by Gaurav Desai, Raaghav Dar, Chintan Sarda, and Karan Anshuman, and directed by Raaghav Dar. Starring Priya Bapat, Karanvir Malhotra, Prajakta Koli, and Surveen Chawla, the chilling investigative drama with supernatural elements will be set in Mumbai where a fearless cop and a haunted medical student must take on this living darkness to avert impending doom, according to the official logline. Nikhil Madhok, dire ...Read More >
New Delhi: Protest at the Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) against a recently announced fee hike, the long-standing suspension of students' union elections and calls for administrative accountability have entered their sixth day, with students boycotting classes and staging sit-ins at the Bab-e-Syed gate (the iconic entrance of the varsity). The fee structure for different courses has witnessed a sharp revision. Students say the hike ranges from 25% to over 60% across various programmes. Many claim they first learned of the revised fees only while trying to pay through the university's online ...Read More >
Hyderabad: In a tragic turn of events, actor and reality TV personality Shefali Jariwala passed away late Friday night. She was just 42. According to Mumbai Police, the exact cause of her death is still not confirmed. "Her body was found at her residence in Andheri. We received the call around 1 am on Saturday. The body has been sent to Cooper Hospital for post-mortem. The cause of death will be known only after the medical report," said a police official to PTI. A mobile forensic team and local police visited her apartment in the Golden Rays-Y building in Andheri to examine the scene. Autho ...Read More >
Mumbai, June 29 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actress Elnaaz Norouzi, who is known for her work in 'Sacred Games', 'Tehran' and others, recently exited the reality streaming show 'The Traitors'. After stepping out of the show, the actress is "overwhelmed with all the love that she has been receiving, of late. Elnaaz's journey on the show became one of the most talked-about -- and now, one of the most cherished. Talking about the response, the actress said in a statement, "I'm honestly overwhelmed... I never imagined this kind of love. The messages, the DMs, the edits every word has touched me deeply. I g ...Read More >
Imphal, June 7 (UNI) Three militants were nabbed in separate incidents during the last 24 hours in Manipur, police said on Saturday. Manipur Police arrested a militant from Moidangpok Awang Leikai from Khumbong Bazar under Imphal West District, they said. Security forces arrested a militant from the Elangkhanpokpi Mayai Leikai area under Kakching district. Security forces apprehended a militant from Wangoo Samushang in Bishnupur district and elected members from Kumbi area. In an operation, one M16 rifle, one bolt-action rifle, three pull-mechanism rifles, three improvised mortars, and fiv ...Read More >
New Delhi: Popular stand-up comedian Samay Raina, while appearing before the Supreme Court in a case related to allegedly mocking persons with disabilities, made a brief yet pointed remark that has drawn wide attention: "I support Mohak Mangal." The comment came in response to a reporter from ANI who asked Raina if he wished to say anything about the case. Avoiding direct remarks about the allegations, Raina instead chose to express solidarity with YouTuber and policy educator Mohak Mangal, who recently accused ANI of extortion disguised as copyright enforcement. Raina's appearance at Courtr ...Read More >
Mumbai, Aug 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) Rocky Jaiswal wished 'Happy friendship day' to his queen, Hina Khan, who rules his whole life. Rocky revealed that Hina is his closest friend and companion. Thanking his stars for bringing Hina into his life, he wrote on his Instagram, "The Queen I Befriended and let her Rule my whole Life. She's the closest friend and companion I have and I can't thank my Stars Enough. Happy Friendship Day my Love...@realhinakhan" The 'Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai' actress also wishes her best friend in the comment section, saying, "Happy friendship day ma best fraaaaand". Roc ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 14: Medulla Communications Pvt. Ltd., one of the world's most awarded healthcare-specialist advertising agencies, has announced the launch of its new hub in Singapore. With over 15 years of experience in solving complex healthcare challenges, Medulla is now looking to create a super-specialist category as the first digital healthcare advertising agency in Asia. New Hub to Deliver Scalable, Specialist Healthcare Marketing Solutions Across APAC. Also Read | New Cheque Clearing System: Banks To Clear Cheques Within Few Hours Starting October 4, Announces RBI. ...Read More >
Mumbai, Jun 6 (PTI) Streaming service Prime Video on Friday unveiled its latest docuseries "In Transit", a four-part exploration of the lives of trans and non-binary individuals navigating identity, love, and belonging in India. Directed by Ayesha Sood and produced by Zoya Akhtar and Reema Kagti through their Tiger Baby banner, "In Transit" will premiere on the streamer's platform on June 13. Through the stories of nine individuals from different parts of India -- including a classical musician from Bengaluru, a school educator from Tripura, and a corporate professional in Mumbai -- the serie ...Read More >
Online Azan, has been developed by a Tamil Nadu-based companyThe app will come completely free of costThe mobile app will relay the azan directly to homes In the backdrop of curbs over the use of loudspeakers, half-a-dozen mosques in Mumbai have registered on a dedicated mobile phone application which relays the 'azan', or call to prayer, directly to the faithful in real-time. The app, Online Azan, has been developed by a Tamil Nadu-based company. Given the restrictions and sensitivities surro ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Police arrested four gang members for kidnapping actor Mushtaq Mohammad Khan from Delhi airport and holding him captive in Uttar Pradesh's Bijnor, while demanding ransom. Officials revealed that the criminals had also planned to kidnap veteran actor Shakti Kapoor by inviting him to a purported event. Bijnor superintendent of police Abhishek Jha disclosed on Saturday that event manager Shivam Yadav lodged a complaint on December 9. The complaint said that on October 15, Lavi, also kno ...Read More >