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New Delhi: The Indian Street Premier League (ISPL), India's pioneering tennis-ball T10 tournament, is back for its third edition. After two successful seasons, the league will now feature eight teams and will be hosted in Surat from January 9 to February 6, 2026. Raising the stakes even higher, the Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the season will receive a brand-new Porsche 911, a move that underscores ISPL's ambition to stand alongside global sporting benchmarks. Since its inception in 2024, ISPL ...Read More >
Filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt has revealed the sweet nickname for his granddaughter, Raha, the daughter of Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor. Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor's daughter Raha has become one of the most loved star kids in the Bollywood industry. Alia's father and veteran director Mahesh Bhatt recently revealed the child's family nickname, what does the name mean and how is she getting her own space on film sets. With nicknames like Chintu, Chimpu and Daboo, the Kapoor family is known for giving ...Read More >
Manoj Bajpayee warns that the Indian film industry's obsession with box office numbers, likened to Bhasmasura, threatens independent cinema. Manoj Bajpayee, one of India's most respected actors, has spoken out against the growing focus on box office numbers in the film industry. Bajpayee warns that the obsession with collections can be harmful. He describes it as a "monster" that could end up hurting even the people who created it. His comments come ahead of the release of his upcoming film, Ju ...Read More >
This Teacher's Day, we celebrate six unforgettable on-screen teachers who left an indelible mark on us Darsheel Safary's Ishaan Awasthi may have never found hope if his teacher Ram Shankar Nikumbh (played by Aamir Khan) didn't help him realise his true potential in Taare Zameen Par. Shah Rukh Khan's music teacher in Mohabbatein became the guiding light for his students, while Dhanush's Balamurugan in Sir fought systematic corruption for equal right to education. This Teacher's Day, we celebra ...Read More >
Mumbai: Directed by Nitesh Tiwari and starring Ranbir Kapoor in the lead role, the Indian epic drama 'Ramayana' aims to strike a chord with audiences beyond India. Backed by Namit Malhotra of Prime Focus Studios, the two-part epic with a star-studded cast, made on a massive budget of Rs 4000 crore, is set to become India's most expensive film ever made. During a recent interview with the LA Times, producer Namit emphasised that the film would be considered a failure if it fails to connect with ...Read More >
Kaun Banega Crorepati 17 has got its first crorepati of the season. Aditya Kumar from Uttarakhand won Rs 1 crore on the Amitabh Bachchan-hosted quiz show, according to the latest promo dropped by the makers on Wednesday. Host Amitabh Bachchan is seen hugging Aditya, who says he still cannot believe the moment. The promo also shows him attempting the Rs 7 crore question. Aditya, who hails from Uttarakhand, is currently posted at a thermal power plant in Gujarat. He serves as a deputy commandant ...Read More >
New Delhi: The 17th season of Kaun Banega Crorepati (KBC), hosted by Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan, premiered on August 11 and has already found its first crorepati. Aditya Kumar from Uttarakhand has created history by winning ₹1 crore and advancing to attempt the jackpot question worth ₹7 crore. Sony TV shared a promotional clip on X, where Aditya can be seen on the hot seat with Amitabh Bachchan announcing his milestone win. During the episode, Aditya shared a light-hearted anecdote ...Read More >
New Delhi, Aug 14 (PTI) When Salim-Javed envisioned "Sholay", the character to first take shape was that of a dreaded dacoit. Little did they imagine that the role played by a newcomer in an otherwise star-studded film would create cinema history. Gabbar Singh was unlike any antagonist audiences had seen before, portrayed to the T by Amjad Khan in his first major role in the industry -- a sadistic, unpredictable and merciless outlaw who killed without hesitation, mocked fear, and treated cruelt ...Read More >
Chennai, Aug 14 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actress Shilpa Shirodkar, who worked with Tamil superstar Rajinikanth in the Hindi blockbuster 'Hum' almost 34 years ago, has now congratulated the Tamil superstar on completing 50 glorious years in the film industry, saying, Indian cinema was blessed to have him. Taking to her Instagram page to pen a heartfelt post, Shilpa Shirodkar, who worked alongside superstars Amitabh Bachchan and Rajinikanth along with Govinda in the film, said, "I had the privilege of wo ...Read More >
VMPL New Delhi [India], August 14: Ellenox, India's largest venture studio, is accelerating its global push in enterprise AI development. In the past year, the company has grown its headcount by 50% over the last year, bringing in senior AI talent from Amazon and Google to power its next phase of expansion. Already delivering AI transformation for Fortune 50 leaders in fintech, cloud computing, consumer social, and sports-tech, Ellenox has built systems that replace costly call centers with na ...Read More >
Bengaluru : Mankind Pharma, India's fourth largest pharma company, has launched a powerful video campaign featuring legendary actor Amitabh Bachchan to raise awareness about organ donation on World Organ Donation Day. The campaign themed "Live Beyond Your Life" aims to address India's critically low organ donation rates and encourage more citizens to register as organ donors. Link to the video campaign: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oe2hOqlWXJs The sobering reality in India is that for every ...Read More >
Sonia Gandhi's mother, Paola, came from Italy for her wedding with Rajiv, but it was Teji who took on the role of mother during the Hindu rituals, guiding her through traditions Teji Bachchan, wife of legendary Hindi poet Harivansh Rai Bachchan and mother of Bollywood icon Amitabh Bachchan, was more than just a figure in two illustrious lineages. Known for her charm, wit, and warmth, she bridged three generations of the Nehru-Gandhi and Bachchan families, forging a unique personal bond that end ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], August 14 (ANI): As India observes the Partition Horrors Remembrance Day, Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal and External Affairs Minister on Thursday paid tribute to the people who sacrificed their lives during the Partition of India. Sharing an X post, Goyal said that on August 14, 1947, during the Partition of India, people endured the pain of violence, displacement and loss of loved ones. Also Read | Independence Day 2025: President Droupadi Murmu To Ad ...Read More >
Mumbai, Aug 14 (SocialNews.XYZ) Megastar Amitabh Bachchan has celebrated the ongoing success of the quiz-based reality show "Kaun Banega Crorepati" and also spoke about "working on his appearance" after feedback from "media friends." The cine-icon took to Instagram, where he shared a string of images from the sets of Kaun Banega Crorepati and wrote: "A bit early for the post for the Blog .. but a day off today so wish to complete all pending work and then catch up on other work and essentials." ...Read More >
Kaun Banega Crorepati is back with its 17th season and an upcoming Independence Day special promises to be inspiring. The episode will feature three women officers from the Indian Armed Forces - Colonel Sofiya Qureshi, Wing Commander Vyomika Singh and Commander Prerna Deosthalee. In a recently released promo, Col Sofiya was on the hot seat with the other two officers as they share stories from Operation Sindoor. She tells Amitabh Bachchan about Operation Sindoor that took place after terrorists ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Bringing down the curtain on the proceedings initiated against misleading advertisements for medicinal products, the Supreme Court has closed the case filed by the Indian Medical Association (IMA) against Patanjali Ayurved and its founders.A bench of Justices B V Nagarathna and K V Viswanathan said no further hearing was needed as the court had already passed various orders and the purpose of the case had been achieved. "By various orders, the prayers of the WP have been achieved and ...Read More >
New Delhi: Kaun Banega Crorepati's Independence Day episode is drawing fire even before it airs. The upcoming show will see host Amitabh Bachchan welcoming three decorated women officers, Colonel Sofiya Qureshi of the Indian Army, Wing Commander Vyomika Singh of the Indian Air Force and Commander Prerna Deosthalee of the Indian Navy. A promotional clip released by Sony Liv shows the officers walking onto the set to loud applause. The broadcast is scheduled for August 15. In the episode, they sh ...Read More >
'I am still trying to understand the gravity of what's being done.' 'How can someone else decide how to conclude my film?' IMAGE: Aanand Rai's Raanjhanaa starred Dhanush and Sonam Kapoor. Photograph: ANI Photo Filmmaker Aanand Rai is extremely upset. His 2013 romantic drama Raanjhanaa is now being given a new entirely unexpected spin which Rai had never thought of. Yes, Dhanush's character will live! In the original the character Kundan had died. It is this tragic ending that made Rai's fil ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 20 (ANI): Shashank Khaitan's romantic drama 'Dhadak' completed seven years since its theatrical release. The film, an official Hindi adaptation of the acclaimed Marathi film 'Sairat', featured Ishaan Khatter and Janhvi Kapoor in the lead roles, marking Kapoor's debut in Bollywood. Also Read | Chandra Barot Dies: Amitabh Bachchan's 'Don' Movie Director Chandra Barot Passes Away; Know About Filmmaker's Interesting Journey Into Bollywood From Tanzania. Commemor ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 20 (ANI): Deputy Trade Commissioner for South Asia at the British High Commission, Anna Shotbolt has said that the India-UK Free Trade Agreement is projected to increase bilateral trade between the two countries by Euro 25.5 billion every year. She highlighted that under this FTA, there are provisions for tariff reductions on 90 per cent of traded goods between the two countries. Also Read | Chandra Barot Dies: Amitabh Bachchan's 'Don' Movie Director Chandra Barot Passe ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 20: Veteran filmmaker Chandra Barot, best known for the 1978 Amitabh Bachchan-starrer "Don", passed away on Sunday due to cardiac arrest at a hospital in Mumbai, his wife said. He was 86. Barot was battling 'Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis' (IPF-fibrosis of lungs) for the past 11 years and had been receiving treatment at the Guru Nanak Hospital, as per his family. "Chandra passed away at the Guru Nanak Hospital this morning at 6.30 due to cardiac arrest caused by a chest infection. H ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 20 (ANI): Bollywood actor Farhan Akhtar has mourned the death of 'Don' director Chandra Barot, who reportedly passed away on Sunday in Mumbai. He was 86. Taking to his Instagram handle, Farhan Akhtar paid tribute to the filmmaker by calling him the "OG Don". He also expressed his condolences to Barot's family. Also Read | 'Honest, Heart-Wrenching Love Story': Harshvardhan Rane Applauds 'Saiyaara' for Breaking Industry Formulas (View Post). His post read, "Sa ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 20 (ANI): Bollywood actor Farhan Akhtar has mourned the death of Don director Chandra Barot, who reportedly passed away on Sunday in Mumbai. He was 86. Taking to his Instagram handle, Farhan Akhtar paid tribute to the filmmaker by calling him the OG Don. He also expressed his condolences to Barot family. His post read, Saddened to learn that the director of the OG Don is no more. RIP Chandra Barot-ji. Deepest condolences to the family. https://www.instagram. ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 18 (UNI) Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan has remarked that "Kaun Banega Crorepati" (KBC) has always eptomised a celebration of knowledge and the intrinsic self-esteem it cultivates in aspirants who dare to dream beyond their circumstances. Returning with its 17th season, KBC will once grace television screens from August 11, airing Monday through Friday at 9 pm. Bachchan, synonymous with the show's legacy, will return as host, continuing his long-standing association with the ...Read More >
Hyderabad, July 18 (UNI) In view of the ongoing heavy rains in Hyderabad, Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has directed all concerned departments to stay on high alert and ensure swift response to public grievances. The Chief Minister instructed officials from GHMC, HMDA, Water Works, Electricity, and Police departments to work in close coordination to prevent any rain-related disruptions. He also emphasised the need for immediate action in areas facing waterlogging, power outages, or other rain- ...Read More >
Mumbai: Veteran actor Anupam Kher recently recalled a moment from his talk show when Shah Rukh Khan had claimed he was the last superstar. Agreeing with SRK's claim during a conversation with Siddharth Kannan, Anupam opened up about the genuine relationships in the industry when there were no vanity vans or cell phones. "Humare rishte bane hai. Na humare pass vanity van hoti thi, na mobile, humare pass rishte hote thee (Our relationships were built genuinely. We didn't have vanity vans or mobi ...Read More >
Lucknow, Jul 17 (PTI) Uttar Pradesh's capital city has secured the third position in the category of urban spaces with population exceeding 10 lakh, while Prayagraj was adjudged the Cleanest Ganga City in the ninth edition of the Swachh Survekshan. Lucknow also became the first city in the state to achieve a 7-star Garbage Free City rating in the 2024-25 survey. Gorakhpur achieved double success, ranking third in the Safai Mitra Surakshit Sheher category and fourth among cities with a population ...Read More >
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], July 17 (ANI): The makers of Vijay Sethupathi and Nithiya Menen starrer 'Thalaivan Thalaivii' has released the trailer on Thursday. Written and directed by Pandiraaj, the film revolves around an unconventional love story between a married couple portrayed by Vijay Sethupathi and Nithiya Menen. Also Read | Amitabh Bachchan to Return With 'Kaun Banega Crorepati' Season 17; Check Date, Time and Where to Watch 'KBC 17'. In the trailer, Vijay Sethupathi seems to work ...Read More >
KOLKATA: An FIR has been lodged against Hasin Jahan, the estranged wife of cricketer Mohammed Shami and Arshi Jahan, Hasin's daughter from her first marriage at Suri in Birbhum district in West Bengal. A few days ago, a conflict erupted over a plot of land in the Sonator area under ward no. 5 of Suri Municipality. The land reportedly belongs to Arshi and it is alleged that neighbor Guddu Bibi was trying to encroach that land. It is alleged that after the construction work started on the land o ...Read More >
Chennai, July 17: The 17th season of the immensely popular television game show 'Kaun Banega Crorepati' will premiere on August 11 this year and will seek to champion the dreams of commoners and their 'Can Do' Attitude, its creators announced on Thursday. Sony Entertainment Television on Thursday unveiled the new campaign for Kaun Banega Crorepati (KBC) Season 17, highlighting the spirit of today's India. Titled 'Jahaan Akal Hai, Wahaan Akad Hai', the campaign puts the spotlight firmly on how k ...Read More >
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