Hindustan Times (Gurgaon) - City
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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R-DAY PARADE MEET THE DEBUTANTS
NARI SHAKTI Simran Bala, Assistant Commandant, Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) is a 26year-old from Jammu and Kashmir. She will lead an allmen contingent, making her the first female officer to command over 140 male personnel at the annual...
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WHERE ARE THOU ROMEO?
Actor Nana Patekar left the trailer launch of O’Romeo in Mumbai after he was kept waiting for over an hour by his co-stars
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BRB, TAKING A BREAK
On Tuesday, a video from comedian Zakir Khan’s recent show in Hyderabad went viral after he spoke about taking a ong break from work to focus on his ealth. Addressing the audience, Zakir aid the hiatus could last three to five ears, potentially until...
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Fashion frat mourns the loss of Valentino
Fashion brands pay heartfelt tributes to the Italian powerhouse ”He was in love with colour just like we Indians are - it is a central part of our celebrations! While Western couture is dominated by black, his tribute to that scarlet hue, now a...
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City LOVE & WAR RELEASE ‘NOT’ POSTPONED TO 2027
With several tentpole releases locking in dates for late 2026 and 2027, chatter around big-screen timelines has only grown louder, and Love & War is the latest to be pulled into it. A recent update suggested that Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s film, starring...
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AR RAHMAN SPARKS DEBATE
The singer’s recent ‘communal’ remark triggered sharp reactions from Javed Akhtar, Anup Jalota and Shobhaa De
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HONEY LEAVES BAD TASTE
Explicit onstage remark at Delhi concert puts rapper Yo Yo Honey Singh at the centre of a fresh controversy, triggering backlash online
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‘WANT AADYA TO EXPERIENCE MAKAR City SANKRANTI CELEBRATIONS’
On Makar Sankranti, a festival of renewal, gratitude, and harvest, actor Shreyas Talpade joins HTCity for a special shoot where he shows his kite flying skills and gorges on tilgul (jaggery and sesame candy). He shares his thoughts on the festival,...
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VIEWERS KNOW WHAT TO TAKE FROM DHURANDHAR
After nearly 15 years of navigating auditions, actor Danish Pandor is basking in widespread recognition for his role as gangster Uzair Baloch in Dhurandhar (2025). The 38-year-old credits the “overwhelming” appreciation in part to his co-stars Ranveer...
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Proud to have promoted Homebound in Hindi abroad; even made Scorsese say ‘namaste’: Vishal
Actor Vishal Jethwa has been travelling the world since last year to promote his Oscarshortlisted film Homebound (2025). Through it all, one constant for him, whether in India or abroad, has been his strong connection to the Hindi language. On World...
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2026, WHY SO DRY ON THE BIG SCREEN?
Despite big releases such as Shah Rukh Khan’s King, Salman Khan’s Battle of Galwan, Akshay Kumar’s Bhooth Bangla and Welcome To The Jungle, Ajay Devgn’s Drishyam 3, and Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar Part 2 lined up for 2026, the Hindi films release...
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CRITICS CHOICE AWARDS
From Jacob Elordi to Timothée Chalamet, here’s a round-up of who won the top honours
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‘WE HAVE BEEN EACH OTHER’S SAHARA’
Ishaan Khatter has had a dream run on screen over the past year. One of the biggest highlights was Neeraj Ghaywan’s Homebound — India’s official entry to the Oscars 2026. The film, starring Ishaan alongside Vishal Jethwa and Janhvi Kapoor, even made it...
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Nupur Sanon confirms wedding to Stebin; flaunts huge diamond ring
Most celebrity couples prefer to keep their relationships private until marriage. So when reports urfaced that actor Nupur Sanon is et to marry singer Stebin Ben, fans waited for confirmation. As reported arlier, the couple is expected to tie he knot...
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SRK under fire as KKR’s IPL 2026 roster includes Bangladeshi player
Kolkata Knight Riders’ decision to sign Bangladesh fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman for ₹9.2 crore at the IPL 2026 auction on December 16 has drawn criticism in India, with several leaders linking the move to recent reports of violence against Hindu...
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Love, lights and 2026
As the clock struck 12, star couples rang in the New Year together, giving fans a front-row seat on Instagram, while the city celebrated in its own style
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Franchises and more franchises
AKSHAY KUMAR-PRIYADARSHAN (BHOOTH BANGLA) This actor-director duo has given us cult hits such as Bhool Bhulaiyaa (2007), Hera Pheri (2000) and Bhagam Bhag (2006). Now, 20 years later, they will reunite for the horror-comedy Bhooth Bangla and possibly...
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THE A TO Z OF 2025
From the Saiyaara craze to Saif Ali Khan’s stabbing and Smriti Mandhana’s cancelled wedding, the year was packed with drama, action, and more
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V’S ‘NAMASTE’ TRIGGERS FRENZY OVER BTS INDIA STOP IN 2026
BTS fans in India, collectively known as ARMY, are abuzz after group member Kim Taehyung, popularly known as V, appeared to hint that the K-pop supergroup could include India in its 2026 world tour. During a live chat with fans on Saturday, the...
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‘SUCCESS AKSHAYE KE SAR PE CHADH GAYI’
After delivering two major hits in 2025 — Chhaava and Dhurandhar — Akshaye Khanna emerged as one of the year’s most bankable actors. But the 50-year-old is now making headlines for a less flattering reason: his sudden exit from Drishyam 3, amid rumours...
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ZYDUS PINKATHON MUMBAI SETS WORLD RECORD FOR INCLUSION
Bringing together over 5,300 women participants, the 10th edition of the Zydus Pinkathon Mumbai, held on December 20 and 21 at the MMRDA Grounds, BKC, reaffirmed its position as one of India’s largest women’s running event. The two-day meet featured 3...
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Dharma denies plagiarism claim by author over Homebound
Dharma Productions has denied author and journalist Puja Changoiwala’s allegation that its film Homebound directed by Neeraj Ghaywan plagiarises her 2021 novel of the same name, calling the claims “baseless and unfounded”. The production house also...
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City
Actor Varun Dhawan slips into full festive mode on Christmas today, turning Santa for a special shoot with HT City — complete with a sleigh and plenty of cheer. “Christmas time means togetherness, celebrating friends and family,” he shares. Looking...
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RANVEER QUITS DON 3?
Amid Dhurandhar’s success, the actor has reportedly exited Don 3; now prioritising Pralay
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DAVID GUETTA TURNS SUNBURN INTO A GIANT SING-ALONG
Global EDM icon David Guetta, who last performed in India in 2017, turned Day 2 of Sunburn Festival in Mumbai into a full-throttle celebration as thousands sang along to his set. Taking over the main stage, the DJproducer wasted no time igniting the...
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MALLIKA @ WHITE HOUSE
The actor, who attended the Christmas celebrations at the US President’s residence, shares the deets
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GEN Z TURNS ZEN G
The generation is choosing commitment over casual hookups and IRL meet-cutes over swipe culture
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WEDDING BABYSITTER
Decoding the growing trend of hiring trained professionals to babysit kids at weddings
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RAKUL SLAMS DOCTOR
Actor Rakul Preet Singh denies plastic surgery claims, warning people against fraud doctors
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BOLLYWOOD BABIES
From Katrina-Vicky to Kiara-Sidharth, 2025 was all about actors stepping into the new role of parenthood and embracing it to the fullest
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You can’t see me... anymore: John Cena retires; celebs share tributes
Legendary WWE superstar John Cena has officially closed the curtain on his inring wrestling career after 26 years, concluding a farewell run that culminated in his final match at Saturday Night’s Main Event XLII on December 13. Cena (48) tapped out to...
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SHOLAY 4K RE-RELEASE
Ramesh Sippy dedicates Sholay: The Final Cut (1975) 4K version to the late actor Dharmendra
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XMAS WONDERLAND
Christmas baubles are shining bright and have beautifully taken over the city. Here’s what you must check out for your décor from INA and Khan Market
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Vishal blasts Anuv’s act; but Neha, Chaar
Singer-composer Vishal Dadlani slammed musician Anuv Jain for an “embarrassing” act during English musician Jacob Collier’s Mumbai concert on November 30. A clip showing Anuv crooning his hit Baarishein alongside Jacob has viewers criticising the...
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‘Happy to see Bobby make a huge comeback’
Ramesh Taurani, co-producer of Race 3 — Bobby’s comeback film in 2018 after a career slump — is thrilled with the actor’s return to the limelight. He says, “Bobby was a star even before his debut film… I can’t describe the craze people had for him even...
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‘NEEDED MORE SILENCE’
The intrusive pap culture has been a hot topic of discussion, especially after actor-MP Jaya Bachchan’s recent remarks. Actor Vijay Varma, who returned with Gustaakh Ishq after a 14-month break, says the gap feels bigger because he once had frequent...
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AAMIR OPENS HIS HEART: ON REENA, KIRAN & GAURI
Celebrated actor-filmmaker Aamir Khan, long known as Bollywood’s Mr Perfectionist, has often drawn attention not just for his work but for the unusually warm relationships he maintains with his former partners. On Sunday, at the 2025 Hindustan Times...
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SHAGGY ON DRIVING IN INDIA
The musician says driving in India is ‘the craziest he has ever seen in the world’, calls the traffic like ‘nothing else’
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CELEB WATCH LIST
Actor Shilpa Shirodkar opens up about her current OTT watch, her viewing routine, and binge-watching partner
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TIËSTO’S INDIA TOUR
EDM icon is set to return to India for a three-city tour next year
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The King shows why he’s The King!
Cricketer Virat Kohli once again stole the spotlight, this time in Raipur on Wednesday, smashing his 53rd ODI century in the second match against South Africa, his second ton in consecutive games after the one in Ranchi. With this knock, Kohli extends...
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RAJAN SHAHI’S YRKKH CREATES HISTORY WITH
Indian television celebrates a landmark moment as Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai (YRKKH), produced by Rajan Shahi’s Director’s Kut Productions (DKP), achieves the extraordinary milestone of 5000 episodes, further strengthening its position as India’s...
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SAMANTHA-RAJ ARE MARRIED!
On Monday, actor Samantha Ruth Prabhu put all speculation about her relationship to rest by sharing her wedding photos with filmmaker Raj Nidimoru, one half of the acclaimed director duo Raj & DK, confirming their intimate ceremony at the Ling Bhairavi...
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Taapsee Pannu calls AQI crisis inevitable, says clean air cannot be a luxury
Actor Taapsee Pannu, who grew up in Delhi and now lives in Mumbai, says the alarming air-quality levels in both cities come as no surprise. With AQI readings touching hazardous levels over the past week, she says the crisis was “inevitable”. “It’s not...
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RAJINIKANTH @ IFFI
‘If there are 100 more janams, I’d like to be born as Rajinikanth,’ says the Tamil actor as he was honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award
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I’ve received a lot of proposals. I don’t want to misbehave with anyone using my fame.
On receiving marriage proposals from fans
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THE SCARY SIDE OF AI
Actor Rakul Preet Singh raises concern over online impersonation and misuse of personal information
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INTERNATIONAL EMMYS: GLOBAL WINNERS SHINE
The 53rd International Emmy Awards celebrated the best in global television on Monday night in New York, honoring outstanding achievements across 16 categories. Highlights included Germany’s Herrhausen: The Banker and the Bomb, Chile’s Vencer o Morir,...
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ALVIDA... DHARAM
For much of November, anxiety hovered around Dharmendra’s health. Updates from the hospital, the anxious quiet that followed, and the brief spells of relief when there was no news kept fans on edge. Then, on Monday, the sudden movement outside his...
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Shah Rukh Khan pays tribute to victims of 26/11, Pahalgam and Delhi blasts
Actor Shah Rukh Khan attended the Global Peace Honours 2025 in Mumbai on Saturday, where he delivered a moving tribute to victims of recent terror attacks and praised the courage of India’s security forces. In a clip shared by ANI, Shah Rukh honoured...
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‘MY FILMOGRAPHY SHOULD SPEAK FOR ME’
Ever since her latest film Haq hit theatres, actor Yami Gautam Dhar has been experiencing an emotional outpouring from her fans like never before. Many women have come up to her, sharing how relatable her character felt, some even kissed her hand,...
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10/11 BLAST: CELEBS OFFER CONDOLENCES
Following the highintensity explosion near Delhi’s Red Fort on Monday evening, which claimed at least 13 lives, the film fraternity expressed grief and shock on social media. Actor Priyanka Chopra Jonas wrote on X, “It’s devastating to see the visuals...
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AKON TIME-TRAVELS DELHI TO THE 2000S
Dilliwale went all out on Sunday night as rappersinger Akon kicked off his India tour at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium. Thousands poured in, some waving glow sticks, others sparkling with glitter from pop-up stalls. But this was not just the scene. Even...
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SCORSESE X B’WOOD
Oscar-winning filmmaker Martin Scorsese hosted a New York screening of Neeraj Ghaywan’s Homebound
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BEYOND THE NODS
Here is everything you need to know about the 2026 Grammys, from who has been nominated and who has been skipped to the new pop culture shifts
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VIC-KAT WELCOME THEIR SON
From Kareena Kapoor Khan Khan to Kriti Sanon, a slew of celebrities congratulated new parents, Katrina Kaif and Vicky Kaushal
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RAMA DUWAJI’S STYLE
aHere’s a lowdown of New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani’s wife’s fashion choices
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HERE WE GO AGAIN... FOR A RELEASE DATE REJIG
In two months, 2025 will come to an end. However, the saga of musical chairs of release dates in Bollywood is just getting started. In the past few days, the release calendar for December has been completely rearranged. It began with the Alia...
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‘HAQ TAKES A VERY UNBIASED LOOK AT THE SHAH BANO City CASE’ ST RS
Emraan Hashmi and Yami Gautam Dhar were in Delhi recently to meet the winners of the latest edition of HT City Stars In The City. The actors, who will soon be seen together in Haq, were game for any questions that came their way. The conversation with...
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KRANTI GOUD RICHA GHOSH DEEPTI SHARMA
Role: All-rounder | From: Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh | Age: 22 Making her debut in 2025, Kranti’s rise from a lesser-known town to international cricket is remarkable. She became the youngest Indian to claim a five-for in women’s ODIs. Fun fact:...
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PITBULL PULLS PLUG ON INDIA LEG OF TOUR
Actor Millie Bobby Brown has reportedly filed a complaint against co-star David Harbour, accusing him of “bullying and harassing” her during production of the fifth and final season of Stranger Things. A source told Radar that the complaint ran “pages...
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‘I AM City NOT AFRAID TO STEP OUT OF MY COMFORT ZONE’
Ishaan Khatter, who just turned 30, reflects on breaking stereotypes in the West He turned 30 on November 1, and in just eight years of acting, Ishaan Khatter has already worked with international filmmakers and bagged a film, Homebound, that’s been...
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ONE YEAR OF ROOH BABA VS MANJULIKA BATTLE: DIWALI BLOCKBUSTER OF THE DECADE!
When Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 (BB3) lit up theatres on November 1, 2024, it wasn’t just another Diwali release; it was a celebration of cinema that blended horror, comedy, drama, emotions, and impeccable performances by actors Kartik Aaryan, Vidya Balan, and...
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3D BAAHUBALI IN THE WORKS
Filmmaker SS Rajamouli has confirmed a ₹120 crore 3D animated film, set in the world of Baahubali
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STREAMING HAS BEEN HELL FOR ARTISTES City
It’s a really broken system where creators don’t get much but record labels and streaming platforms make all the money. Indian talent has become a favourite on global platforms for collaboration today. But with multiple Grammy nominations and...
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City ‘WINNING BEST ACTOR AWARDS FOR BOTH
For Kartik Aaryan, 2025 will always remain one of his most special years, with big film announcements one after the other, and of course, his Best Actor wins: IIFA for Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 and Filmfare for Chandu Champion, both 2024 releases. As we catch...
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‘MAMA WOULD HAVE BEEN CONCERNED IF HIS SISTERS SLIPPED INTO SADNESS’
On Sunday, actorsinger Ishitta Arun took to Instagram to address a wave of online criticism after she and her family were seen smiling and laughing at the funeral of her uncle, veteran adman Piyush Pandey. The 70year-old, widely hailed as the “father...
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REMEMBERING SATISH SHAH
The last rites of late actor Satish Shah were conducted in Mumbai on Sunday, a day after he died of renal failure at 74. Earlier, his mortal remains were kept at his residence in Bandra for antim darshan. Several industry A-listers, friends, and...
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‘IT IS A PITY’
Actor Rasika Dugal says that female actors don’t get a chance to explore comedy as much as male actors, adding that the world has become like reality TV due to social media
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A MUSICAL DELIGHT: PITBULL IN INDIA, SHASHWAT GOES GLOBAL
Rapper and singersongwriter Pitbull, aka Armando Christian Pérez, is all set to return to India this December with his I’m Back world tour. The Grammy Award-winning artist will perform at HUDA Grounds in Gurugram on December 6 and at Ramoji Film City...
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Is this the end? Kohli’s wave sparks retirement buzz
Was it just a token of appreciation for the Adelaide crowd, or a quiet goodbye to ODI? Those were the questions swirling on Thursday as cricketer Virat Kohli lifted his right hand for a brief wave after being dismissed for a duck in the second ODI...
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‘ Wish I could live closer to my sisters, like when we were kids, but that’s life
It’s no secret that love for family runs deep in the Deol household, and festivals often bring emotions to the surface. On Bhai Dooj today, actor Bobby Deol gets sentimental as he reflects on his close bond with siblings, especially his sisters, Vijeta...
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Ek Diwali, Sitaaro waali!
From glitz to tradition, Indian film stars went all out for Diwali —take a look!
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Travis Scott lights up Delhi with his first-ever India show
American rapper Travis Scott brought the house down at Delhi’s Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium with his first-ever show in India. His CIRCUS MAXIMUS World Tour turned the venue into a storm of lights, bass and roaring fans. “It’s my first time in Delhi, let’s...
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