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‘IT’S GREAT TO BE BACK’
Actor Raima Sen gets candid on Bollywood comeback after four years
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RANI KAPUR OPENS UP
Amid the legal dispute over late industrialist Sunjay Kapur’s ₹3,000 crore estate, his mother Rani Kapur tells us that she will not let his widow Priya S Kapur ‘own everything’
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Aparshakti on regional cinema’s rise: Amazing to see the paradigm shift
As Aparshakti Khurana gears up for his Tamil film debut with Root, he reflects on how the lines between the Indian film industries are steadily blurring, with more actors stepping beyond Hindi films. “The kind of paradigm shift we’ve seen, with...
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40 AND EXPECTING: THE REALITIES OF LATE MOTHERHOOD
The biological clock once felt like a daunting countdown for women, but it no longer confines them. From actors such as Katrina Kaif (42) to Karishma Tanna (42) and, more recently, Divyanka Tripathi Dahiya (41), it’s clear that getting pregnant after...
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LIGHTS, CAMERA, HONOURS
Screen Awards 2026 returned after a sevenyear hiatus. At a starstudded ceremony, the finest talents were honoured
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Dhadak was the most successful debut film
Actor Janhvi Kapoor made her Bollywood debut in 2018 opposite Ishaan Khatter with Dhadak. Now, she has revealed struggling with depression despite her first film’s commercial success. “Every time anyone talks to me about my first film, they are like,...
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Veteran actor Brian Cox, best known for the series Succession and films such as Manhunter (1986) and Troy (2004), is no stranger to speaking his mind. The 79year-old has once again made headlines for his unfiltered remarks, this time aiming for several...
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SKY’S DHURANDHAR MOMENT
Cricketer Surya Kumar Yadav had a playful exchange when he recreated actor Akshaye Khanna’s viral step from Dhurandhar
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SONAM’S BABY GLIMPSE
Actor Sonam Kapoor Ahuja shared the first photo with her newborn son on social media
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‘PINK ELEPHANT’ ROW
Russian artist Julia Buruleva, who faced backlash for painting an elephant pink for a photoshoot, has now started a support petition, not for the animal, but for herself.
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Thursday, April 02, 2026
ARIES MAR 21-APR 20 A(Astrologer and Vaastu expert) can be contacted at: Delhi: 011-47033152, 40532026 (Sat 91-172-2562832, 2572874 (Tues to Thurs); Mumbai: 09716145644 (Last week of every month) ASKPREMASTROLOGER A disagreement with a senior might...
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‘THERE SHOULD BE STRONG LAWS AGAINST CYBERBULLYING’
Actor Bhumi Satish Pednekkar didn’t hold back as she spoke during a session on Monday at the just-concluded International Film Festival Delhi’s inaugural edition, getting candid about social media trolling and the need to support smaller films. In...
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KONKONA-RANVIR MAKE A JOINT APPEARANCE
Actors and former couple Konkona Sen Sharma and Ranvir Shorey were spotted attending the match together on Sunday. The duo, who married in 2010, divorced in August 2020 and share a 15-yearold son, Haroon Shorey. This comes not long after Konkona was...
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City RCB return home with win and tribute
Royal Challengers Bengaluru returned to the M Chinnaswamy Stadium for their IPL 2026 home opener with a strong win over Sunrisers Hyderabad on Saturday (March 28), with Virat Kohli leading the charge in an emotionally charged evening. It was also the...
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DDH AT 18 MONTHS
Actor Varun Dhawan reveals that his daughter Lara was diagnosed with developmental dysplasia of the hip at 18 months; urges early detection
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IPL 2026: A SEASON OF FIRSTS
From surprise auction moves to playing-condition changes, here’s a look at the big moments that will set this season apart
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VIRAT’S NEW INK GOES VEGAN City
Ahead of the Indian Premiere League (IPL) 2026, cricketer Virat Kohli has added a new tattoo using plant-based cruelty-free ink to his left arm. The tattoo, completed over 24 hours across three sessions (so far), restores his faded Shiva design with...
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PLAY HARD, WORK HARDER: IPL’S NEW RULEBOOK
From curtailed practice sessions and dressing room access to stricter dress codes and travel norms, the BCCI has introduced tighter, more disciplined rules for cricketers ahead of Indian Premier League 2026 starting on March 28 DEW RULE: BALL...
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BADSHAH WEDDING PICS SURPRISE FANS
Singer-rapper Badshah has reportedly married Punjabi actormodel Isha Rikhi. The news surfaced after Isha’s mother, Poonam Rikhi, shared a series of pictures and videos on Instagram on Tuesday. The photos show Badshah and Isha performing wedding...
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On Sunil Grover burnout buzz: slow I’m already
Amid conversations around burnout in comedy, sparked recently by Zakir Khan taking a break due to work pressure, actor-comedian Sunil Grover offers a contrasting take: he is not slowing down anytime soon. A familiar face across television, films and...
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Dwayne Bravo faces backlash over ‘two chicks’ comment
Former cricketer Dwayne Bravo found himself at the centre of an on-mic gaffe during a pre-season press conference ahead of the Indian Premier League 2026 on Friday. The moment came after a remark about having “two chicks at home” was picked up by live...
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SMART FIXES
Whether you have a small living space or are just tired of fixing the mess, these upgrades will help you transform your living room into a more practical space.
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NO K3G SEQUEL: KJO
The Right Angle with Sonal Kalra, addresses the rumours around a possible sequel of his 2001 drama film and more
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City DHURANDHAR-
For actor Danish Pandor, this Eid-ul-fitr feels different, coming on the back of the success of his recent release Dhurandhar The Revenge. But he says his sense of gratitude remains unchanged. “The gratitude has always been there. Success is just a...
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NEW RULE: 60% FLIGHT SEATS AT NO ADDITIONAL COST
AFree seat allocation: Family Seating: Pet/equipment Policy: Strict compliance with Passenger Protection Norms: Multilingual communication: Visibility of Information:
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‘OSCARS SHOULD HAVE MENTIONED DHARAM JI’S NAME’
The 98th Academy Awards missing out on legendary Indian actor, late Dharmendra’s mention in the televised In Memoriam section has not gone down well with his fans. Social media, since Monday morning, has been reacting strongly to the miss on the...
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THE BIGGEST ACTING SURPRISE
The Best Actor win had been one of the most closely watched contests all season. For months, industry chatter had pitted Timothée Chalamet and Leonardo Dicaprio in this race. But it went to Michael B Jordan for Sinners, picking up his first Oscar and...
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DESCRIBE ME’ Aamir turns 61; girlfriend Gauri, exwives Reena, Kiran attend celebrations
Actor Naga Chaitanya is riding a professional high. He recently won the Best Actor award at the Telangana Gaddar Film Awards 2025 for his film Thandel (2025), and his next project, the adventure drama Vrushakarma, has him playing a treasure hunter, a...
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COOL-GIRL DETAIL!
How celebrities and stylists are embracing braids decorated with tiny rings for a subtle yet striking style upgrade
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‘WHY DOES AUDIENCE CARE ABOUT THE OPENING OF A FILM?’
Actor Bhumi Satish Pednekkar’s clarity of thought is refreshing in a world of rehearsed answers by celebrities. In the latest episode of The Right Angle with Sonal Kalra, she talks about her journey, troll culture and urges fans to support low budget...
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City
Actor Kritika Kamra and TV presenter-cricket commentator Gaurav Kapur tied the knot on Wednesday at their home in Mumbai STOP PRESS Bahraini rapper and singer Flipperachi, who sang the popular song, FA9LA in Dhurandhar, has cancelled his upcoming...
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How restaurants across India are coping with the LPG shortage
The commercial food sector across India is grappling with the ripple effects of the Us-israel and Iran conflict. The ongoing crisis in the Gulf has pushed global oil prices higher and disrupted energy supply routes. This includes LPG cylinder shortages...
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Kuldeep Yadav set to marry on Saturday
After India’s victory at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, Indian cricketer Kuldeep Yadav is preparing for a new innings in his personal life as he gets set to marry his childhood friend Vanshika on Saturday, March 14 in Mussoorie, Uttarakhand. The...
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Ricky Martin dances to Sukhbir’s Oh Ho Ho
India clinched the 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup on Sunday night, defeating New Zealand at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. While cricket fans celebrated the triumph, the players’ victory was also marked by heartfelt moments with family on the...
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A TOAST TO THE CAPTAINS OF TEAM INDIA
I am my biggest inspiration: Kho Kho Team Captain Priyanka Ingle Priyanka Ingle, who led her team to victory at the inaugral Kho Kho World Cup held in India last year, faced the pressure of the first of its kind tournament. But they did not crack....
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City show stoppers
Ahead of International Women’s Day tomorrow, actor Huma Qureshi says women in Bollywood are flipping the status quo to build a truly inclusive industry Along with compelling femaleled storytelling, we need more women in decision-making roles: more...
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ARJUN WEDS SAANIYA
Arjun Tendulkar, son of legendary batsman Sachin Tendulkar, tied the knot with entrepreneur Saaniya Chandhok on March 5 in a star-studded ceremony in Mumbai
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This Holi, women safety takes centre stage at tricity parties
As Holi celebrations take place today across Chandigarh and adjoining cities of Panchkula and Mohali, ensuring women’s safety has become the top priority for event organisers this time. They are committed to keeping the festival of colours joyful and...
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Are Tom Holland and Zendaya already married?
Hollywood’s power couple, actors Tom Holland and Zendaya, seem to have said ‘I do’ in a quiet, secret ceremony, according to Zendaya’s stylist Law Roach. While walking the red carpet of the 2026 Actors Awards on Sunday, Law said during media...
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MIDDLE EAST TENSIONS ESCALATE City
PV Sindhu Badminton star PV Sindhu, en route to Birmingham for the All England Open, found herself stranded at Dubai airport amid the disruption. “It’s hard to process what’s unfolding right now… I am safe right now, stuck here in Dubai with my team....
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‘The mystery surrounding actors has faded’
Close to two decades into her film career, Aditi Rao Hydari has called out what she describes as a growing culture of “paid negativity” and agenda-driven narratives amplified by social media. While smear campaigns are not new, she believes the speed at...
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‘OTT ONLY WANTS HITS’
Actor Taapsee Pannu says that while films that are not ‘big-scale’ and ‘event-based’ may not work in theatres, OTT platforms also ask for films that are ‘box office successes’
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PRIYANKA REVEALS BEING ‘FORCED’ TO ANNOUNCE MM’S BIRTH
Actor-producer Priyanka Chopra Jonas recently revealed that she was “forced” to publicly announce the birth of her daughter, Malti Marie Chopra Jonas, during what she describes as a “personally traumatic time”. Speaking on the Jay Shetty podcast,...
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Flipperachi looks forward to finally watching
Bahranian rapper Flipperachi, whose high-energy viral track FA9LA featured in director Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar (2025), is excited to watch the film nearly three months after its release. The delay wasn’t by choice as the film was banned across...
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SHE’S A WARRIOR
Actor Vicky Kaushal recently opened up about how fatherhood has transformed his life after welcoming his first child, Vihaan, with actor Katrina Kaif in November last year. Vicky revealed the journey has filled him with awe, especially for Katrina,...
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The wedding of Virosh is official!
Amid leaked invites, videos of gift hampers, and pap spottings ahead of their upcoming nuptials on February 26, actorcouple Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda have finally confirmed their wedding! The two shared a note on their respective...
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SRK visits Salim Khan at Mumbai hospital
Saturday evening saw actor Shah Rukh Khan visit veteran screenwriter Salim Khan at Mumbai’s Lilavati Hospital, extending support to the Khan family after the 90-year-old’s recent health scare. Salim, father of actor Salman Khan, has been admitted...
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Indians treat cricketers with adulation usually reserved for movie stars: Dale
From roaring crowds in stadiums across the world to tense World Cup battles with nailbiting finishes, few cricketers understand the theatre of international cricket quite like former South African pacer Dale Steyn. In a recent interview, held on the...
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RAJPAL, WIFE ON LEGAL BATTLE: TAKING IT ONE STEP AT A TIME
Days after being granted interim bail and walking out of Tihar Jail on February 17 in a ₹9 crore cheque bounce case, actor Rajpal Yadav is choosing reflection over reaction. The 54-year-old, who travelled with his wife, Radha Yadav, to his hometown in...
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SUPER INKS FOR SUPER INNINGS
The batter represents England’s newer generation of cricketers who prefer small, geometric or symbolic tattoos. His ink is minimalist: clean lines rather than large statements. SHIMRON HETMYER The West Indies’ batter has bold and expressive ink,...
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CAN EYE WORKOUTS REALLY CUT YOUR SPECTACLE NUMBER?
Actor Hrithik Roshan, 52, recently set social media buzzing after claiming his eye prescription reduced significantly through what he described as an “eye workout”. But eye specialists say the claim needs careful context. Sharing his decade-long...
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‘My father paying for my genderaffirming surgery means a lot’
Cricketer Anaya Bangar, who is set to undergo genderaffirming surgery in Bangkok next month, feels her biggest victory is the acceptance she has received from her family, especially her father, former cricketer Sanjay Bangar. While her father...
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INDIA ROASTS PAK ON PITCH AND IN POSTS
Sunday night saw India thrash Pakistan in the T20 Cricket World Cup match. What followed was a social media storm and love for the men in blue
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In an industry increasingly driven by aggressive PR visibility, Sobhita Dhulipala says the constant amplification is not for her. Even as many celebrities lean into round-theclock buzz, the actor maintains she prefers a more measured presence. “Over...
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Sunny Leone: I’m glad Mouni spoke up
Recently, actor Mouni Roy spoke about facing harassment while performing at a public event, urging greater respect for artistes. Actor Sunny Leone, who frequently performs at large shows has now weighed in. While she has not faced a similar situation,...
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FRESH THREATS TO ROHIT, RANVEER; MAFIA SCARE BACK IN TOWN
In the past week alone, several Bollywood celebs have reported extortion threats and targeted attacks, reviving fears of underworld-style intimidation reminiscent of the 1990s and 2000s. Actor Ranveer Singh received a ransom threat via a voice note on...
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‘I DIDN’T WANT TO DO A FILM FOR A SMALLER, INTELLECTUAL AUDIENCE’
Actor Shahid Kapoor has played brooding men before, but as O’romeo releases today, he appears surprisingly at ease. Calm, measured, almost detached from the chaos his character brings to screen. Excerpts... O’romeo is your fourth outing with filmmaker...
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What transpired at the meeting, according to sources RANVEER’S SIDE
The drama around Don 3 appears to be unfolding off screen. Actor Ranveer Singh and Farhan Akhtar’s Excel Entertainment have reportedly been at loggerheads since Ranveer exited the third instalment of the franchise in December 2025. Ranveer’s entry into...
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HERE’S WHY MADDY COULDN’T ATTEND RDB REUNION
Where was Maddy? That was the question buzzing on social media when Rang De Basanti marked 20 years with a special screening on February 6. As director Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra reunited with cast members Aamir Khan, Soha Ali Khan, Siddharth, Sharman...
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THE RELEASE DATE SHUFFLE City
In a span of just a few days, at least five films have altered their release dates in 2026. Some have been changed to dodge clashes, others because shoots and clearances are still underway. From strategic delays to pulling up the schedules, the...
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Kritika Kamra, Gaurav Kapur to tie the knot in March
Actors Kritika Kamra and Gaurav Kapur surprised fans when they made their relationship public in December. Now, we have exclusively learnt that the couple is gearing up for the next big step, with wedding bells set to ring in next month. According to a...
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‘THE YEARS WHEN NO ONE WANTED TO WORK WITH ME WERE PAINFUL’
Actor Rhea Chakraborty speaks candidly about her break from acting, the pain of being sidelined and why stepping back on set now feels healing After nearly seven years away from acting, actor Rhea Chakraborty returns to the screen with filmmaker...
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‘I’M HERE DUE TO MY SISTER’
British singer Calum Scott says moments of disbelief still catch him off guard, especially while performing far from home
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City FASHION X POLITICS
Our political leaders aren’t just making policies, but serving statements at the Parliament Budget Sessions. From nailing the quarter-zip trend to contemporising the elegance of sarees, here’s decoding the fashionable shift in political wardrobes
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Anarchist callisthenics: The workout to active critical thinking muscles
Jeff Guenther, a Portlandbased counsellor and mental health expert, took to his Instagram to discuss anarchist callisthenics, a psychological workout of practising small, inconsequential acts of defiance to activate your “muscles of independent...
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Rohit Shetty house firing: Film body seeks CM’S intervention
Following the firing incident outside filmmaker Rohit Shetty’s Juhu residence between 12.30 and 1am on Sunday, the Indian Film & Television Directors’ Association (IFTDA) has urged Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis to intervene. A part of...
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FOUR DETAINED FOR FIRING OUTSIDE ROHIT SHETTY’S RESIDENCE
Four people were detained from Pune on Sunday in connection with the firing incident outside filmmaker Rohit Shetty’s Mumbai residence, police said. They were picked up from the Karvenagar and Dhayari areas in Pune during an operation carried out by...
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INFLUENCE
Actor Sobhita Dhulipala, who married actor Naga Chaitanya in December 2024, says that her professional path remains firmly independent of her marital ties to one of Telugu cinema’s most influential film families. After stepping away from work for over...
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SHOWBIZ’S BUDGET 2026 WISHLIST
After hosting global stars like Coldplay and Ed Sheeran, and with PM Narendra Modi highlighting the potential of live events, industry leaders argue that policy support is key to making live music sustainable in India. “Live entertainment has become...
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Tanishq Diamonds X Rahul Mishra shine at Paris Couture Week
For the fourth consecutive year, Tanishq returned to Paris Couture Week, reinforcing its journey from India’s most trusted jewellery brand to a globally aspirational luxury maison. The showcase marked its third collaboration with couturier Rahul Mishra...
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OUTFIT: MOLEDRO show stoppers
She stuns in a oneshoulder Moledro gown, layered with mirror accents and delicate appliqué that catch the light with every move. Soft lavender and muted green tones and sheer detailing come together for a look that feels romantic and modern. FOR CELEB...
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Social media influencer Orhan Awatramani aka Orry, has been dominating showbiz chatter lately, following unfiltered social media posts that have openly hinted at tensions with his former close friends, actor Sara Ali Khan and her brother, actor Ibrahim...
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After the R-day parade, a dash of stars at Rashtrapati Bhavan
The Indian film fraternity is set to add star power to the 77th Republic Day At-home Reception at Rashtrapati Bhavan today. HT City has learnt that actors Ranbir Kapoor, Samantha and Yami Gautam Dhar, along with filmmakers Aditya Dhar (Yami’s husband)...
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R-DAY ’26: NARI SHAKTI
Ahead of Republic Day celebrations, cricketer Deepti Sharma and actor Rani Mukerji came together as proud flag bearers for an Htcity exclusive
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