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Radhe Box Office Overseas: The film ends Week 1 with approx. 2.76 cr. at the Australia and New Zealand box office
Radhe – Your Most Wanted Bhai starring Salman Khan, Disha Patani and Randeep Hooda has collected approx. Rs. 5 lakhs on Day 8 at the Australia and New Zealand box office. The Week 1 collections (seven-day) stand at Rs. 2.76 cr.
Prachi Desai says she said no to big films which were sexist; reveals male filmmakers asked her to work on being hot
After a successful career in television, Prachi Desai made her Bollywood debut in 2008 with the film Rock On!! She was then seen in films like Once Upon A Time in Mumbaai and Bol Bachchan. But post 2016 she was rarely seen on screen. It is only in the recent past has the actress emerged with OTT projects and theatrical releases. Talking to a daily, Prachi said that her gap has not been a conscious one. She said that she works on her own terms and does not play by the rule of constant visibility.
Ira Khan talks about her childhood aspirations which involved fighting corruption and feeding dogs
Aamir Khan's daughter Ira Khan who recently celebrated her 23rd birthday took to her Instagram handle and shared a video where she spoke about her childhood aspirations. She said that as a child she had aspired to solve the issue of corruption and end unemployment. “At different ages, I wanted to solve corruption.
EXCLUSIVE: “I am truly honoured to be a part of this show and in a dream role”- Samantha Akkineni on The Family Man 2
Samantha Akkineni completed 10 years of being an actress in the Telugu film industry. Now, the actress is all set to make her digital debut with the much-awaited series The Family Man 2. The trailer of the series was dropped recently and Samantha is seen playing the role of Raji, who belongs to a terror group. Ahead of the release of the series, Samantha Akkineni spoke to Bollywood Hungama about the show and her role.
Sonu Sood reacts to people showering milk on his life-size poster in Andhra Pradesh
Actor Sonu Sood has been actively helping out people in need ever since the country was locked down for the first time in March 2020 owing to the COVID-19 pandemic. Even a year later, he continues to help as many people as possible with medical and financial help. On the other hand, people have also shown their admiration for him in various ways. Now, people in Andhra Pradesh have showered his life-size poster with milk.
Taapsee Pannu talks about staying afloat amid the pandemic as she shares a throwback pool pic
Actor Taapsee Pannu who is otherwise very active on social media has been laying low on Instagram for quite some time. On Thursday, the actress shared a picture of her posing in a pool while looking away from the camera. Along with the picture, she expressed her state of mind and the lockdown. Sharing the throwback picture of her posing in a pool, Taapsee wrote. "Just hanging there… Staying afloat…. One day at a time…. Waiting…..
Photos: Kartik Aaryan snapped in Juhu
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“None of us had the faintest clue on what wonders this film will do”- Nushrratt Bharuccha on 10 Years of Pyaar Ka Punchnama
As Pyaar ka Punchnama clocks 10 years to its release, Nushrratt Bharuccha expresses her gratitude for the film and the character that put her on the map of the industry. In the film, the actress portrayed the iconic character of a mean, foxy girlfriend Neha, with a performance that went on to become one of the most memorable performances of all time.
Bhoot Police, Hungama 2, Mimi, Shiddat and Shaadisthan to see direct premiere on Disney+ Hotstar
Last year, the theatres were closed and makers of several projects resorted to the direct-to-digital premiere. Amid the second wave of COVID-19 in 2021, theatres are still closed in many states and makers are skeptical to push their films ahead. Instead, many have opted to premiere their films. Disney+ Hotstar premiered a slate of big films on its platform and is planning the same, this year as well.
Riverdale’s KJ Apa and girlfriend Clara Berry expecting their first child : Bollywood News - Bollywood Hungama
Riverdale's Archie aka KJ Apa is going to be a dad! The 23-year-old actor has revealed that his girlfriend Clara Berry is pregnant. In a photo shared on Wednesday on his Intagram, the actor was seen laying down on the couch alongside the 27-year-old model who was showing off her bare baby bump. Berry confirmed the pregnancy by sharing maternity shots and KJ Apa replied, "she's pregnant btw." "We are ❤️," Berry wrote. KJ Apa and Clara Berry were first linked in August 2020.
“When a nude clip of mine leaked, my driver, watchman recognized me from the images” – Radhika Apte : Bollywood News - Bollywood Hungama
Today, Radhika Apte is one of the finest actors in India and has made a mark with her work in the west as well. However, her journey towards success was not an easy one. In a recent interview with the magazine Grazia, Radhika recalled the time a nude clip of her was leaked and how the whole incident took a toll on her. Sometime back a clip showing Radhika Apte as nude had leaked. The clip was from the film Clean Shaven, one of the stories of the anthology titled Madly.
Photos: Janhvi Kapoor and Khushi Kapoor snapped cycling in Lokhandwala
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Pooja Hegde’s shines bright in soft glam look setting perfect summer vibe
Actress Pooja Hegde is the ultimate diva when it comes to her fashion sense. She is not only known for keeping up with the latest fashion trends but also know for her eccentric style and rocking the simple and casual looks. Yesterday, the ‘Housefull 4’ actress took internet by storm after posting a close-up picture of herself on Instagram. The makeup that she wore in the picture was the main element.
Rahul Gandhi didn't mention his 'gotra', but of Nehru's: Vasundhara Raje - Times of India
JAIPUR: Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje said on Tuesday the 'gotra' mentioned by Rahul Gandhi while offering a puja was that of former prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru and not of the Congress president. A priest, who presided over the puja offered by Rahul during his visit to the Pushkar lake in Ajmer district on Monday, had claimed that the Congress chief's 'gotra' was 'Dattatreya' and he is a Kashmiri Brahmin.
Mumbai 1993 blasts: CBI files supplementary chargesheet - Times of India
MUMBAI: The Central Bureau of Investigation on Tuesday filed a supplementary chargesheet against an accused, Ahmed Kamal Shaikh alias Ahmed Lambu , for his alleged involvement in the March 1993 Mumbai serial blasts case, an official said. The CBI lodged the supplementary chargesheet before the Designated TADA Court in the case registered 25 years ago.
What oil at $50 a barrel means for India, the world economy
LONDON: Just a couple of months ago, major oil trading houses were predicting the return of $100 crude. Now, with oil prices at half that level, here's a look at what the slump means for the world economy. Energy importers like India and South Africa will benefit; oil producers such as Russia and Saudi Arabia will hurt. Central banks under pressure to raise interest rates will get a reprieve; those looking to revive prices, such as the Bank of Japan, face another headwind.
Telangana assembly elections: KCR will eclipse anti-incumbency sentiment against any TRS leader, says KTR - Times of India
HYDERABAD: As TRS tries to retain power in Telangana, interim chief minister K Chandrashekar Rao's son K T Rama Rao has said the anti-incumbency sentiment against some leaders will not affect the party's prospects in assembly poll as it will be "eclipsed" by the image of his father.
'Artificial rain in Delhi unlikely due to unfavourable weather conditions' - Times of India
NEW DELHI: The chances of using artificial rain to reduce pollution may not be possible in the near future due to unfavourable meteorological conditions and pending clearance to fly an aircraft for cloud seeding , an IIT Kanpur professor working on project said on Tuesday. Delhi's air quality showed a deteriorating trend from Monday and is presently in the "very poor" category.
Telangana elections 2018: KCR is Virat Kohli & will take TRS to victory, says KTR - Times of India
HYDERABAD: “Our next stop is mini India,” KT Rama Rao tells TOI as he takes his seat in his campaign ratham (vehicle). At Somajiguda , a few thousand people had gathered for his road show on Monday afternoon. It was a sea of pink. “Your tight fist is what I want to see,” the young minister hollers from atop his campaign vehicle. A small lift on which only one person can stand lowers the IT minister into the vehicle soon after he addresses the crowd.
Mumbai: Duo with gun tries to rob cash van, flees - Times of India
MUMBAI: Two youngsters, one of them wielding a gun, tried to rob a cash-loading van outside an ATM in Kandivli (E) recently. When staff on the van put up a fight, the two panicked and fled. The incident has been captured by CCTV cameras. Interestingly, police were unaware about the incident for nearly 24 hours as nobody lodged a complaint.Residents said between 1.30pm-2pm, a youngster checked out the Vijaya Bank ATM at Fountain Heights Society on November 22.
Man murders wife over suspected affair in Delhi, arrested - Times of India
NEW DELHI: A 28-year-old man murdered his wife suspecting her of having an affair with his neighbour in southwest Delhi’s Jharoda Kalan village . The woman had succumbed to her injuries on Saturday evening. Senior police officers said that the accused has been identified as Aman Kumar and Seema and he got married nine years ago. Seema’s father, Avdhesh Kumar, told cops that his daughter had married Aman against the wishes of their family and moved to outer Delhi’s Ghevra village.
Krishnankutty to be sworn in as new minister today - Times of India
Thiruvananthapuram: Mathew T Thomas called on chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan at his official residence Cliff House on Monday morning and gave his resignation letter. He was accompanied by his wife. Thomas, who steps down as water resources and irrigation minister, represents Thiruvalla in the assembly, Later, while speaking to media, he said: “I am acting as per the directive from the national leadership of my party [Janata Dal (S)]. I have never gone behind any posts or demanded any positions.
Puri Jagannath temple to introduce ticket darshan system - Times of India
BHUBANESWAR: The Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) in Puri on Monday announced to introduce ticket darshan system soon in the 12th century shrine. While the existing free darshan system will remain unaffected, the ticket facility will be introduced for at least four times a day to allow devotees, who wish to catch close glimpse of the deities away from the maddening crowd. “We have formed a committee to fix the price of ticket.
Selection row: Mithali, Harmanpreet meet BCCI CEO Rahul Johri, GM Saba Karim - Times of India
NEW DELHI: The Indian women's T20 captain Harmanpreet Kaur and ODI skipper Mithali Raj met top BCCI officials on Monday to air their views on the selection call that has triggered a storm after the team's World T20 semi-final loss to England. ALSO READ: Playing eleven cannot be questioned, Indian women had a bad: Edulji Mithali was left out of the team despite being fit and Kaur had gone on to justify the call even after the humiliating eight-wicket loss on Sunday.
Shiv Sena lashes out at Modi, says lack of political will delaying Ram Temple - Times of India
MUMBAI: The Shiv Sena on Monday charged that "lack of political will" was delaying construction of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya and said Prime Minister Narendra Modi should stop doing "political nautanki" (drama) over the issue while keeping a gun on shoulders of the Congress.
Eight Naxals, two cops killed in encounter in Chhattisgarh - Times of India
RAIPUR: Eight Naxals and two police personnel were killed in an encounter between ultras and security men in Chhattisgarh 's Sukma district on Monday, police said.The gunbattle took place at a forest in Kistaram area bordering Telangana , around 500 km from here, when a team of security personnel was out on an anti-Naxal operation, Sukma's superintendent of police Abhishek Meena told PTI.Eight bodies of Naxals have been found at the encounter spot, he said.Two District Reserve Guard (DRG)...
'Texila academy to offer free training to MBBS aspirants'
Texila American University's Coimbatore-based founder Saju Bhaskar talks to Education Times about his plans to help medical aspirants in the country Texila American University (TAU), a medical education provider based out of Caribbean, Africa and UAE, recognised by the Medical Council of India (MCI) and other global institutions was started in 2012 in Guyana. Brainchild of Coimbatore-based Saju Bhaskar, the university aims at providing advanced medical education with a reasonable fee structure.
China heaps pressure on Taiwan president after election defeat
TAIPEI/SHANGHAI: Chinese state media heaped pressure on Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen on Monday after her ruling pro-independence party suffered heavy defeats at local elections at the weekend, saying Beijing would seek cooperation with newly elected officials. Tsai resigned on Saturday as chairwoman of the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) after losing key battleground cities in mayoral polls to the China-friendly Kuomintang.
Important decision on temple after December 11: Seer at VHP show - Times of India
AYODHYA: Amid cries for handing over the sites of mosques next to Varanasi's Kashi Vishwanath temple and the birth place of Lord Krishna in Mathura, a prominent seer claimed at VHP's Dharm Sabha here on Sunday that the central government was likely to take an important decision about Ram temple after December 11 when the model code of conduct due to state polls comes to an end.
Plastic ban: Stores take baby steps as deadline closes in - Times of India
CHENNAI: With the deadline for the ban on plastic closing in on December 31, leading super markets in the city, boutiques and several smaller departmental stores have slowly started to shift towards providing an option of cloth bag and paper bag. V Vijayalakshmi, a homemaker, has started carrying her own bag to the stores she visits to buy groceries. “Almost all major super markets in the city have stopped providing plastic bags .
Delhi: 24-year-old beaten to death over suspicion of theft - Times of India
NEW DELHI: A 24-year-old man was allegedly thrashed to death on the suspicion of theft in southwest Delhi’s Uttam Nagar on Saturday morning. The victim and two others were tied to a pole and thrashed for hours by four men. The victim, Avinash, was an autorickshaw driver. A case has been registered at Uttam Nagar police station. The other two injured men, Munnipal and Suraj Yadav, are being treated at a nearby hospital.
Kapil Sibal: After Mann ki Baat, PM should start ‘Jhooti Baatein’ - Times of India
NEW DELHI: Senior Congress leader Kapil Sibal on Sunday said PM Narendra Modi was “not courageous enough to make a statement against the judiciary” and that he had made it a habit to “lie”.
Gurugram blogger who plotted banker’s murder pregnant, gets bail - Times of India
GURUGRAM: Blogger and freelance writer Shefali Bhasin Tiwari (35), accused of plotting the murder of banker Deepika Chouhan (32), who was pushed to death from the balcony of her eighth floor flat in Ansal Valley View in Gwalpahari allegedly by her husband, has been granted bail by the court on account of her pregnancy.
Heritage trail helps people delve into ancient temples’ history - Times of India
Coimbatore: The heritage trail that was organized as part of Kovai Gethu Day celebrations left a group of around 15 people in awe as historian C R Elangovan took them to Sugreeswarar Temple and Avinashilingeswarar Temple in Tirupur on Sunday. As the historian explained the significance of an inscription on the stone walls of the around 900-year-old Sugreeswarar Temple at Sarkar Periyapalayam in Tirupur, history unfurled before the participants’ eyes.
BJP leader, seven others held and let off on bail - Times of India
Nilackal: After a gap of four days, Nilackal witnessed tense scenes on Sunday when a group of BJP workers led by party’s state secretary V K Sajeevan was taken into custody by police for defying the prohibitory order clamped in the place in view of the tense situation prevailing in Sabarimala .
Mumbai safe 10 years after 26/11 attacks: City police chief - Times of India
MUMBAI: Ten years after the 26/11 terror attacks, Mumbai is safe and police are competent to handle any terror threat, says Police Commissioner Subodh Kumar Jaiswal . In one of the most horrific terrorist attacks in the country's history, 166 people were killed and over 300 injured as 10 heavily-armed terrorists from Pakistan created mayhem in Mumbai on November 26, 2008.
India moving ahead with its defence ties with Russia despite threat of sanctions from the US - Times of India
NEW DELHI: India continues with its expansive defence relationship with Russia, which includes the inking of mega arms deals, despite the threat of financial sanctions from the US. After Army chief General Bipin Rawat visited the country last month, Navy chief Admiral Sunil Lanba is now headed for Russia.
Dairy farmers in Gujarat earn Rs 2,475 a month - Times of India
AHMEDABAD: The monthly income of those involved in dairy and animal husbandry in the state is second-highest in the country after Haryana. But Gujarat’s dairy farmers monthly income is just Rs 2,475, according to central government data. There are 32.78 lakh families in the state involved in farming with 30.7 lakh families involved in dairy.
'Nobody knows name of Modi’s father’, says Congress leader Vilasrao Muttemwar - Times of India
NEW DELHI: Days after senior Congress leader Raj Babbar created a flutter after comparing the falling value of Indian rupee with the advanced age of PM Modi 's mother, another Congress leader has stirred a controversy. In a video that was shared by the BJP on Twitter, former Union minister Vilasrao Muttemwar can be seen making personal attacks on PM Modi and his father.
Shiv Sena has no role in temple movement: UP deputy CM Keshav Prasad Maurya - Times of India
AYODHYA: Uttar Pradesh deputy chief minister Keshav Prasad Maurya Sunday disapproved of the Shiv Sena's push for constructing a Ram temple here, saying the party had no role in the temple movement. Maurya's remarks came a day after Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray asked the BJP-led NDA government to declare a date for the construction of the Ram temple. "There is no problem in Uddhav Thackeray catching a glimpse of Ram Lalla...
Nine killed, 40 injured in bus accident in Himachal - Times of India
SHIMLA: Nine people were killed and nearly 40 were injured when a private bus fell into a rivulet, some six kilometres before Dadahu here in Sirmaur district of Himachal Pradesh , on Sunday afternoon. According to sources, the ill-fated bus was on its way to Nahan from Renuka. While crossing Jalal Bridge, the driver lost control over the wheel and the vehicle fell into the rivulet breaking the railings.After receiving the information, police reached on the spot and launched a rescue operation.
Taiwan ruling party suffers major defeat in local elections
TAIPEI: Taiwan's ruling party was handed a major defeat in local elections on Saturday that were seen as a referendum on the administration of the island's independence-leaning president amid growing economic and political pressure from China. Soon after the results came in, President Tsai Ing-wen resigned as head of the Democratic Progressive Party .
Police ‘solve’ case with quick arrests, clips tell different tale - Times of India
Greater Noida: A video has emerged purportedly showing a police team arresting a youth from his office on November 15, days after cops claimed to have nabbed him from Khairpur roundabout as part of a five-member robbery gang. The families of Akash, who is seen in the footage, and his friend Bunty, who was also arrested that night, have claimed they had been framed by officers of Bisrakh police station keen on scoring brownie points by making swift arrests and busting gangs of robbers.
Faction feuds continue to rock college campuses - Times of India
KOLKATA: Unrest at colleges due to intense factionalism among Trinamool Congress Chhatra Parishad (TMCP) members over alleged “extortion” demands continues unabated.
Trial run from Washermenpet to AG-DMS to begin in a week - Times of India
CHENNAI : In about a week, trial runs with metro trains may begin on the 9.5-km underground line between Washermenpet and AG-DMS, as Chennai Metro Rail Limited ( CMRL ) is planning to open the last leg of the 45km phase-1 for commercial operations in January 2019. “All departments tasked with the construction and installation of critical systems in both the tunnels and stations will submit their final status report on Monday.
A fine blend of compassion and commitment for better lives - Times of India
BENGALURU: People who had gathered on Friday at Sri Sathya Sai Loka Seva Trust’s auditorium in Muddenahalli, 59km north of Bengaluru, were full of piety and devotion. They were commemorating the 93rd birth anniversary of their guru, Sri Sathya Sai Baba. They were also eager to see seven young achievers from across the world chosen for the Sri Sathya Sai Award for Human Excellence who embody what the human spirit can achieve by blending compassion and commitment.
Signature Bridge mishaps: Delhi govt, cops scramble to curb speed, crashes - Times of India
NEW DELHI: After accidents on two consecutive days claimed three lives on the newly opened Signature Bridge, the traffic police has proposed some immediate changes, including widening of the approach roads and installation of speed calming measures at the loops leading to the bridge. The cops will also fix a speed limit for vehicles travelling on the bridge. More than 2,000 people have been booked for various traffic offences since the inauguration of the bridge on November 5.
City children will take heritage cycle tour today - Times of India
Surat: Hundreds of students from various schools in the city will participate in the ‘junior heritage cycle tour’ to explore the rich heritage of the Diamond City on the part of the ongoing Heritage Week celebrations on Sunday. The junior heritage cycle tour , organized by the Surat Heritage Trust, will kick-start from the Old Fort in Chowk Bazaar.
BJP plays minority card, vies for space in Mizoram - Times of India
AIZAWL: To Congress, it symbolises the party’s last hope in the northeast. And to BJP, the final hurdle to a ‘Congress-mukt’ northeast. Mizoram, which goes to the polls on November 28, is the last battleground in the northeast before the parties head to the Lok Sabha elections. How things go here will hold the key to parties’ fortunes in 2019. Congress has ruled out anti-incumbency, with chief minister Lal Thanhawla saying his party will “get majority on its own”.
Why wait for court order to build Ram Mandir, asks Uddhav Thackeray - Times of India
AYODHYA: Shiv Sena president Uddhav Thackeray in the first addressed at Ayodhya before sadhus and common public, dares BJP and slams prime minister Narendra Modi without naming him for delaying in construction of Ram Temple said, "If demonetisation decision can be taken without waiting for any court order, why not construction of Ram Mandir ." Thackeray reached Ayodhya Saturday afternoon and participated in Ganesh kalash Pooja.
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