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Shreyas Talpade expresses joy as Iqbal complete 20 years. From personal sacrifices to the film impacts in his life actor talks in depth It has been two decades since Nagesh Kukunoor's Iqbal released, yet the story of a deaf and mute boy who dreams of playing cricket for India continues to hold a special place in cinema lovers' hearts. For Shreyas Talpade, it's no different as the actor calls it's ' a turning point of his career and his life'. Reflecting on the milestone, Shreyas admits the jour
Bengaluru, Jul 19 (PTI) Hockey India on Saturday announced a 40-member core probable group for the upcoming senior women's national coaching camp, which will be held at the Sports Authority of India (SAI) Centre here from July 21 to August 29. The camp holds significant importance as the Indian women's hockey team gears up for the women's Asia Cup, set to begin on September 5 in Hangzhou, China. The tournament will serve as a direct qualification pathway for the 2026 FIH Women's World Cup, with only the champion earning a guaranteed spot. All players from the previous camp have been retaine ...Read More >
Moradabad (UP), Aug 1 (PTI) The Moradabad district administration has cancelled the allotment of a government bungalow granted to former Uttar Pradesh chief minister Mulayam Singh Yadav. The Samajwadi Party (SP) has been asked to vacate the premises within 30 days. The bungalow, located in the posh Civil Lines area near the Police Training College (PTC II), was allotted to the SP patriarch 31 years ago. Spread across nearly 1,000 square meters on Nazul land, the property serves as the local SP office. District Magistrate Anuj Singh said the property is needed for housing officers and other ...Read More >
New Delhi, Aug 14 (SocialNews.XYZ) Easing inflation and favourable monsoon boosted rural demand in India in the April-June period this year, outpacing urban consumption once again, according to a new report. According to the report by global research firm NielsenIQ, rural markets and small manufacturers propelled the packaged consumer goods sector in Q2 2025. Rural markets grew twice as fast as cities, as urban areas showed signs of recovery, particularly in smaller towns. According to the report, e-commerce also rose significantly, led by increased shopper penetration and spending, especia ...Read More >
Salman Khan and Eknath Shinde launch President Cup 2026 in Thane, a 16 team tennis cricket event with 1 crore top prize and Mahindra Thar for champions Thane saw a starry evening as sport and Bollywood came together for a big-ticket event and let's just say, it had all the makings of a full-on spectacle. The grand opening ceremony of the President Cup 2026 was held with much fanfare, with Salman Khan joining Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on stage to officially kick off the tour ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, 15, is the toast of the nation. It's still early days in the 2026 edition of the Indian Premier League but the left-hander has everyone talking again. If last season was about his age and fearlessness, this season his audacity in taking on the best in the business is what has made him box office. His ability to take down Jasprit Bumrah, his approach against Trent Boult and his refusal to be overawed by the opposition - which featured the circuit's biggest names - stood out when he smoked a 14-ball 39, including five sixes (two off Bumrah), against the Mumbai In ...Read More >
Ludhiana, Jun 8 (PTI) Punjab Congress president Amrinder Singh Raja Warring on Sunday asserted that his party will win the Ludhiana West assembly bypoll, scheduled to be held on june 19, with a "record margin". "Congress practically has no competition here", he claimed. Warring, who is also the Ludhiana MP, said that the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) was badly mistaken that the Congress would allow it to abuse power and misuse the official machinery for the elections. "First of all, we will not let any misuse of the official machinery and second, in case any official is found to be misusing ...Read More >
Mumbai, Sep 15 (SocialNews.XYZ) Choreographer, filmmaker and star Youtuber Farah Khan, who hosted the Weekend Ka Vaar segment of "Bigg Boss 19" during superstar Salman Khan's absence, has asked actor Akshay Kumar if he's game to make part two of their 2010 heist comedy film "Tees Maar Khan". Farah took to Instagram stories, where she shared a picture of herself along with Akshay from the sets of "Bigg Boss 19". The actor was seen in the controversial reality show promoting his upcoming film "Jolly LLB 3." The filmmaker-choreographer and Youtuber found hosting with Akshay "such fun." "Tees m ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 28 (ANI): On the back of two consecutive successful seasons, the Indian Street Premier League (ISPL), India pioneering tennis-ball T10 tournament, returns for its third edition, bigger, better and bolder, as per a release from ISPL. The tournament, featuring eight teams, will be held in Surat from January 9 to February 6, 2026. Among the highlights of the upcoming season, the Most Valuable Player (MVP) will receive a brand-new Porsche 911, further showcasing how the league has scaled up to match global sporting competition and benchmarks. The announcem ...Read More >
Bigg Boss 18: Shilpa Shirodkar is termed 'biggest backstabber' after Vivian Dsena... Deepak Kalal fights with passenger in flight? Know the truth behind viral video Delhi court fixes Nov 28 for hearing former CM Arvind Kejriwal's plea over sanction copy in... Where will the Champions Trophy 2025 be played? ICC to take final call on THIS date Amid divorce rumours with Aishwarya Rai, Abhishek Bachchan recalls telling Amitabh Bachchan he made 'big mistake' by... Deepinder Goyal's Zomato opens Rs 8500 crore QIP share sale, sets floor price at Rs... Delhi Capitals co-owner pens emotional fare ...Read More >
Mumbai: Salman Khan isn't just one of the biggest superstars in Bollywood - he's a full-blown brand himself. Known for blockbuster movies, lavish lifestyle, and massive fan following, Salman lives the life of a king. But did you know he's also a serious player in the business world? We all know his famous Being Human brand, right? But that's just the beginning. Salman Khan owns or invests in multiple business ventures that span across fashion, fitness, entertainment, travel, and even tech. Launched in 2012, this fashion label supports the Being Human Foundation, Salman's nonprofit that funds ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 18 (ANI): Bajrangi Bhaijaan, starring Salman Khan and Kareena Kapoor, hit the big screens on July 17, 2015. The film clocked 10 years on Thursday, and on this special occasion, Aayush Sharma, Salman brother-in-law and actor, looked back at how the film played a special role in his journey into movies. On Friday, Aayush took to Instagram to share several behind-the-scenes pictures from the film shoot. One of the photos showed him taking a picture of Salman Khan on set. Other pictures featured Nawazuddin Siddiqui, director Kabir Khan, and moments from the prod ...Read More >
Thane: The nationwide tennis cricket extravaganza, "President Cup India 2026," kicked off with a grand opening ceremony at the Dadoji Konddev Stadium on Thursday, March 31. The event was inaugurated by Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and Bollywood superstar Salman Khan, amidst thousands of cheering fans. Vision for grassroots talent Organised by the Tennis Cricket Sport Federation of India (ITCSF), the tournament is the brainchild of Dr. Shrikant Eknath Shinde, Member of Parliament and National President of ITCSF. Speaking at the launch, Dr. Shinde announced a visionary plan ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Dhurandhar: The Revenge continues its dream run at the box office, emerging as one of the biggest Indian blockbusters ever. The Ranveer Singh-starrer has already collected Rs. 961 crore nett in India within just two weeks and is inching closer to the Rs. 1000 crore milestone. Globally, the film has crossed Rs. 1500 crore, setting multiple records and dominating both domestic and international markets. Despite a slight slowdown after a massive second weekend, the film continues to perform strongly across theatres. Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan has now watched the film and shared h ...Read More >
Mumbai, Jul 17 (PTI) Filmmaker Priyadarshan has officially announced "Haiwaan", his upcoming film that reunites actors Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan. The "Hera Pheri" director recently posted a picture of the two actors watching India vs England test match at Lord's Cricket Stadium in London on Instagram. Also Read | 'He Sees Love the Way Few Do': Aneet Padda Pens Emotional Tribute to Director Mohit Suri Ahead of 'Saiyaara' Release (View Post). "'Haiwaan'- my next film with @akshaykumar and Saif Ali Khan at Lord's," he wrote in the caption on Tuesday. The details of the plot have been kep ...Read More >
Patna, Aug 1 (PTI) Healthcare services were affected at AIIMS-Patna on Friday as resident doctors went on an "indefinite strike" in protest against the alleged high-handedness of Sheohar MLA Chetan Anand. According to a press statement issued by the Resident Doctors' Association (RDA), AIIMS-Patna, on Friday, "The RDA expresses deep disappointment and anguish over the lack of action by the administration following the violent and traumatic incident that occurred on Wednesday, when MLA Chetan Anand, his wife and their armed guards breached hospital security, physically assaulted staff, and thr ...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 >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 7 (ANI): In a rare crossover between cricket and cinema, filmmaker Aditya Dhar on Tuesday responded with heartfelt gratitude to Indian cricket icon Virat Kohli after the latter lavished praise on 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge,' calling it a "cinematic masterpiece." Kohli shared an emphatic review on Instagram, describing the experience as deeply moving and immersive. "Saw the film today and dare I say that I have never ever seen a cinematic experience like this made in India. It brought out every kind of emotion to the surface and I didn't flinch once for almos ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 2 (ANI): Actor-comedian Kapil Sharma is back with another episode of 'The Great Indian Kapil Show,' and this time, it's a cricket special. Indian cricket team's head coach, Gautam Gambhir, will be seen in a never-before-seen avatar along with cricketers Rishabh Pant, Yuzvendra Chahal, and Abhishek Sharma. Also Read | 'Ironheart' Episodes 4-6 Review: From Mephisto's Appearance to the Season 2 Setup, Here's What Impressed Critics About Dominique Thorne's MCU Miniseries. In a promo shared by Netflix on Wednesday, Kapil can be seen welcoming "Coach Sir" Gambhi ...Read More >
Kargil , Jul 2: Pursuant to putting in place a comprehensive legal framework to ensure fair, inclusive, and transparent recruitment to public services, the Administration of the Union Territory of Ladakh has initiated a large-scale recruitment drive for 359 Gazetted posts through the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). This marks the first-ever recruitment of Gazetted posts through UPSC since the formation of the Union Territory, officials said. This follows the establishment of a unique and dedicated legal framework specifically designed for Ladakh. The framework ensures maximum local re ...Read More >
A new star kid began his journey in Bollywood today, successfully taking the theatres by strom unlike many of his fellow nepo kids. Yes, we are talking about Chunky Panday's nephew and Ananya Panday's cousin brother Ahaan Panday, who made his debut today with Mohit Suri's Saiyaara opposite Aneet Padda. According to early reviews of the film, the young star kid has already earned the title of a 'star' with many calling Saiyaara a super-hit, comparing it to the likes of Aashiqui 2. While Ahaan ride ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 28 (ANI): On the back of two consecutive successful seasons, the Indian Street Premier League (ISPL), India's pioneering tennis-ball T10 tournament, returns for its third edition, bigger, better and bolder, as per a release from ISPL. The tournament, featuring eight teams, will be held in Surat from January 9 to February 6, 2026. Among the highlights of the upcoming season, the Most Valuable Player (MVP) will receive a brand-new Porsche 911, further showcasing how the league has scaled up to match global sporting competition and benchmarks. Also Read | ...Read More >
Ranveer Singh evolves from Band Baaja Baaraat to Dhurandhar 2, blending Bajirao intensity, Khilji madness, Gully Boy heart and Simmba swagger into cult superstardom. Let's just say it... Ranveer Singh is having that moment again. With Dhurandhar smashing records and Dhurandhar 2 going even bigger at the box office, Ranveer isn't just acting anymore but owning the big screen. The intensity, the swagger, the larger-than-life presence... it's the kind of performance that turns fans into loyalists. ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], June 8 (ANI): BJP MP Gulam Ali Khatana, who was part of the all-party parliamentary delegation to Europe, said that during their recently conclued visit they successfully communicated India's development story and its resolute stand against terrorism, particularly emanating from Pakistan. Highlighting the delegation's key discussions during the tour, Khatana told ANI, 'We discussed how we dismantled the terrorism factory in Pakistan by responding... We also talked about tourism infrastructure, G20 Summit, and projects like the six-lane roads, bridges, solar initiatives, our ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Actress Elli AvrRam and YouTuber Ashish Chanchlani surprised everyone with a romantic Instagram post that has now gone viral. In the photo, Elli is smiling in Ashish's arms while holding a beautiful bouquet of red and yellow flowers. Behind them is a lovely stone bridge, making the picture even more special. Ashish wrote just one word in the caption: "Finally." That one word made fans go wild with excitement. Celebrities also reacted -- Munawar Farooqui joked about movie premieres, and Pulkit Samrat congratulated them. So, are they officially together? They haven't said anything y ...Read More >
"Dude - Stop spreading negativity!" Ameesha Patel said. ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed * Zakir Khan remarked that major Bollywood players are jealous of Dhurandhar 2 success * Ameesha Patel criticised Zakir Khan for "spreading negativity" about Bollywood * She stated the film industry respects Dhurandhar and its success Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps Mode After Zakir Khan took a swipe at Bollywood with his remarks around Dhurandhar 2 succ ...Read More >
Diljit Dosanjh's Sardaar Ji 3 has stormed into the North American box office top 12, earning \$876K despite no release in India. It's the only Indian film to feature alongside major Hollywood hits. Diljit Dosanjh is celebrating as his latest Punjabi film Sardaar Ji 3 is breaking records in North America. Even though the film didn't release in India, it is managing to impress the audiences oversees. Sardaar Ji 3, directed by Diljit Dosanjh, has made a remarkable global impact by ranking among th ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 3 (PTI) Actor Harshaali Malhotra, popular for her role of Munni in Salman Khan-starrer "Bajrangi Bhaijaan", has joined the cast of "Akhanda 2: Thaandavam". The upcoming Telugu film is a sequel to the 2021 release "Akhanda". Directed by Boyapati Sreenu, who also helmed the first part, the film is slated to hit the big screen on September 25. It stars Nandamuri Balakrishna in the lead. Malhotra,17, will play Janani in the film, which also marks her Telugu debut. Production and distribution company 14 Reels Plus shared Malhotra's casting news on its official X handle on Wednesda ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Global star Ram Charan has completed 18 years in the Telugu film industry. To mark the special occasion, the makers of his upcoming film Peddi unveiled a striking poster. The poster shows Charan in a rugged look, standing on railway tracks with a bidi in his mouth and a bat slung over his shoulder. Fans have been thrilled with this mass avatar, which promises raw style and emotional depth. Peddi is directed by Buchi Babu Sana of Uppena fame. The rural sports drama features Bollywood actress Janhvi Kapoor as the female lead. Kannada superstar Shiva Rajkumar, Jagapathi Babu, and Divy ...Read More >
Bollywood actress Sonali Bendre, whose ethereal beauty and acting talent made her a popular choice for many 90s films and earned her a loyal fan base, has firmly denied rumours linking her to Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray after an old video of the two went viral. IMAGE: Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray and actress Sonali Bendre during a program organised on 'Marathi Bhasha Gaurav Divas', in Mumbai on February 28, 2025. Photograph: ANI Photo The viral clip, w ...Read More >
Saturday, 28 June 2025 () India is set to maintain strong economic growth, surpassing G7 nations. This growth is driven by domestic demand and favorable demographics. India's share in global GDP is increasing. Merchandise trade with G7 countries has grown significantly. India is leading global initiatives in clean energy and digital governance. Strategic cooperation with G7 nations will shape future growth. ...Read More >