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Elections 2024: Check latest Lok Sabha Election News and updates with photos and videos. Stay connected with The Hindustan Times for Lok Sabha Election Live Coverage.
Arvind Kejriwal at core of AAP campaign for upcoming Lok Sabha polls
AAP launches national campaign at headquarters, focusing on Arvind Kejriwal's achievements in Delhi. Party aims to win all 7 seats in Delhi for more strength.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 23:10:08 +0530
Shashi Tharoor says he is convinced about BJP's defeat in Lok Sabha polls: ‘Very tough to repeat 303’
Shashi Tharoor made the remarks hours after the Congress party announced his candidature from Kerala's Thiruvananthapuram.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 21:04:14 +0530
Bhupesh Baghel, Shashi Tharoor, KC Venugopal among Congress candidates for 2024 polls. Check full list
Congress Lok Sabha 2024 candidates list: The names of the candidates were cleared during the party's Central Election Committee meeting on Thursday.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 19:26:56 +0530
BJP's ‘minority' jibe amid Rahul Gandhi's Lok Sabha re-election bid from Wayanad
There is speculation that Rahul Gandhi may also fight from Uttar Pradesh’s Amethi.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 15:44:04 +0530
Rahul Gandhi promises jobs to youths, MSP for farmers if Congress voted to power
Rahul Gandhi also promised a legal guarantee on MSP for crops to farmers, social security for gig workers and a ₹5,000 crore fund for startups.
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 19:00:25 +0530
Lok Sabha elections 2024: How will Muslims vote?
In popular analyses, Muslims are treated as a homogeneous voting bloc. In reality, they are as divided on economic and class lines as any other bloc.
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 13:11:39 +0530
Assam Assembly Election 2021: Read latest news updates on Assam Election. Also get Assam Assembly Election Schedule along with polling dates, candidate list, opinion poll, nominations date, exit polls and results of Assam Legislative Assembly Election 2021 at Hindustan Times.
Chhattisgarh Election Results 2023: Read Chhattisgarh Assembly Election Results LIVE News and Updates on The Hindustan Times. Get Chhattisgarh Election Results Latest news, opinion poll updates, videos and more.
Goa Assembly Election 2022: Read latest updates and developments related to Goa Election along with schedule, candidate list, party alliance, polling schedule constituency wise once the Election Commission will make the important announcements related to Goa Polls 2022. Get latest news on Goa Election at Hindustan Times.
Gujarat Assembly Election Results 2022 Live: Read latest news updates on Gujarat Election Results and get updates of different political parties like AAP, BJP, Congress in Gujarat assembly election. Also get Gujarat Assembly Election related updates along with constituency wise results and other details of Gujarat Legislative Assembly Election 2022.
Himachal Pradesh Assembly Election Results 2022 Live: Read latest news updates on Himachal Pradesh Election Results and get updates of different political parties like AAP, BJP, Congress in Himachal Pradesh assembly election. Also get Himachal Pradesh Election related updates along with constituency wise results and other details of Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly Election 2022.
Karnataka Election 2023 Result Live: Read the latest news on Karnataka Assembly Election Vote Counting along with leading-trailing candidates, Constituencies wise and party wise winner list at Hindustan Times
Kerala Assembly Election 2021: Read latest news updates on Kerala Election. Also get Kerala Assembly Election Schedule along with polling dates, candidate list, opinion poll, nominations date, exit polls and results of Kerala Legislative Assembly Election 2021 at Hindustan Times.
Lok Sabha Election – Read election news along with Lok Sabha polling schedule, candidate list, constituencies wise seat details, opinion poll, exit poll, photos, videos, live coverage and results on HindustanTimes.
Arvind Kejriwal at core of AAP campaign for upcoming Lok Sabha polls
AAP launches national campaign at headquarters, focusing on Arvind Kejriwal's achievements in Delhi. Party aims to win all 7 seats in Delhi for more strength.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 23:10:08 +0530
Shashi Tharoor says he is convinced about BJP's defeat in Lok Sabha polls: ‘Very tough to repeat 303’
Shashi Tharoor made the remarks hours after the Congress party announced his candidature from Kerala's Thiruvananthapuram.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 21:04:14 +0530
Bhupesh Baghel, Shashi Tharoor, KC Venugopal among Congress candidates for 2024 polls. Check full list
Congress Lok Sabha 2024 candidates list: The names of the candidates were cleared during the party's Central Election Committee meeting on Thursday.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 19:26:56 +0530
BJP's ‘minority' jibe amid Rahul Gandhi's Lok Sabha re-election bid from Wayanad
There is speculation that Rahul Gandhi may also fight from Uttar Pradesh’s Amethi.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 15:44:04 +0530
Rahul Gandhi promises jobs to youths, MSP for farmers if Congress voted to power
Rahul Gandhi also promised a legal guarantee on MSP for crops to farmers, social security for gig workers and a ₹5,000 crore fund for startups.
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 19:00:25 +0530
MP Election Results 2023: Read latest MP Election Results LIVE Updates and Madhya Pradesh polls Latest news on The Hindustan Times. Get MP Assembly Election Results, opinion poll, news, videos, and more.
Manipur Assembly Election 2022: Read latest news updates on Manipur Election along with constituency wise Schedule, polling dates, candidate list, opinion poll, nominations date, exit polls and results of Manipur Legislative Assembly Election 2022 at Hindustan Times.
Meghalaya Election 2023 Results Live: Read the latest news on Meghalaya Election along with total no of seats, constituency-wise candidates list, party alliance results updates of the 2023 Meghalaya Legislative Assembly Election at Hindustan Times.
Mizoram Election Results 2023: Read Mizoram Election Results LIVE News and Updates on The Hindustan Times. Get Mizoram Assembly Election Results Latest news, opinion poll updates, videos and more.
Nagaland Election 2023 results Live: Read the latest news on Nagaland Election along with total no of seats, constituency-wise candidates list, party alliance results updates of the 2023 Nagaland Legislative Assembly Election at Hindustan Times.
Puducherry Assembly Election 2021: Read latest news updates on Puducherry Election. Also get Puducherry Assembly Election Schedule along with polling dates, candidate list, opinion poll, nominations date, exit polls and results of Puducherry Legislative Assembly Election 2021 at Hindustan Times.
Punjab Assembly Election 2022: Read latest news updates and developments related to Punjab Election along with schedule, candidate list, party alliance, polling schedule constituency wise once the Election Commission will make the important announcements related to Punjab Polls 2022. Get latest news on Punjab Election at Hindustan Times.
Rajasthan Election Results 2023: Read Rajasthan Election results LIVE news and recent updates on The Hindustan Times. Get Rajasthan Assembly Election results latest updates, opinion poll news, videos and more.
Tamil Nadu Assembly Election 2021: Read latest news updates on Tamil Nadu Election. Also get Tamil Nadu Assembly Election Schedule along with polling dates, candidate list, opinion poll, nominations date, exit polls and results of Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly Election 2021 at Hindustan Times.
Telangana Election Results 2023: Read Telangana Election Results LIVE News and recent updates on The Hindustan Times. Get Telangana Assembly Election results news, opinion poll updates, videos and more.
Tripura Assembly Election 2023 Results Live: Read the latest news on Tripura Election along with total no of seats, constituency wise candidate list, party alliance results updates of 2023 Tripura Legislative Assembly Election at Hindustan Times.
Uttar Pradesh Assembly Election 2022 Result Live: Read latest news updates and developments related to UP Election along with schedule, candidate list, party alliance, polling schedule constituency wise, exit polls once the Election Commission will make the important announcements related to Uttar Pradesh Polls 2022. Uttar Pradesh Election is due in 2022. Get latest news on UP Legislative Assembly Election at Hindustan Times.
Uttarakhand Assembly Election 2022: Read latest news updates on Uttarakhand Election. Also get Uttarakhand Assembly Election Schedule along with polling dates, candidate list, opinion poll, nominations date, exit polls and results of Uttarakhand Legislative Assembly Election 2022 at Hindustan Times.
West Bengal Assembly Election 2021: Read latest news updates on West Bengal Election. Also get West Bengal Assembly Election Schedule along with polling dates, candidate list, opinion poll, nominations date, exit polls and results of West Bengal Legislative Assembly Election 2021 at Hindustan Times. | {
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3/09/2024 12:25:27 PM GMT
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Big Relief To THESE EPF Members: Exempt From Joint Declaration Form Submission
The EPFO issued a circular dated January 30, 2024, about the submission of joint declaration form norms. Read on to find out which employees are exempted.
Saturday, March 09, 2024, 09:19 +0530
Bank Employees To Receive 17% Annual Wage Hike; IBA, Unions Sign Joint Note
All female employees would be permitted to take one sick day each month under the new wage settlement without having to provide a medical certificate.
Saturday, March 09, 2024, 08:14 +0530
PPF, Senior Citizen Savings Scheme, Sukanya Samriddhi, Other Small Savings Schemes Interest Rates Unchanged For April-June Quarter
Interest rates of these small savings scheme will remain unchanged for the first quarter of the next fiscal, beginning April 1, 2024, a notification issued by the finance ministry has said.
Friday, March 08, 2024, 20:42 +0530
Delhi's Safdarjung Railway Station Declared 'Pink' on International Women's Day
A special train staffed entirely by women, comprising a loco pilot, two assistant loco pilots, and two guards, departed from the Delhi's Safdarjung metro station at 10 am.
Friday, March 08, 2024, 18:49 +0530
National Creators Award: Meet Ranveer Allahbadia Who Bagged 'Disruptor Of The Year' Award
The National Creators Award were presented by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Bharat Mandapam in the national capital.
Friday, March 08, 2024, 18:35 +0530
Rajya Sabha Nomination Coming On Women's Day Was A Double Surprise: Sudha Murty
Murty said that she has never sought the position and had "absolutely no idea" why the government chose to nominate her.
Friday, March 08, 2024, 15:20 +0530
'Make in India' Helped Us Become 2nd Largest Audio Brand Globally: boAt's Aman Gupta
Gupta, who was awarded as 'Celebrity Creator of the Year' at a packed Bharat Mandapam here, said that he aims to sell Indian products globally in the same way as people line up to buy Big Tech products in the country.
Friday, March 08, 2024, 15:19 +0530
Sudha Murty Nominated To Rajya Sabha By President Droupadi Murmu On Women's Day
PM Narendra Modi, expressing his happiness on Sudha Murty's nomination to Rajya Sabha, praised the latter for her contribution to social work, philanthropy and education.
Friday, March 08, 2024, 15:16 +0530
Vedanta Aluminium & Power COO Sunil Gupta Named Vice-Chairman Of CII Odisha State Council
Vedanta Aluminium has recenlty also announced that it is on track to achieving a ratio of 30% women employees on its rolls by the end of FY25.
Friday, March 08, 2024, 14:54 +0530
What Is Series Hybrid Technology That Maruti Suzuki Is Developing For Cars
Series hybrid technology operates on a unique principle where the petrol engine serves solely as a generator or range extender.
Friday, March 08, 2024, 14:34 +0530
23% Of Salaried Women In India’s Metros Perceive A Gender Pay Gap
The findings corroborate industry views on persistent gender disparities in the workplace, revealing that the perceived gender pay gap at a pan-India level stood at 23 percent among salaried women, while perceived gender bias stood at 16 percent.
Friday, March 08, 2024, 13:56 +0530
Electricity Bill For Tata Power Consumers In Mumbai To Get Higher From April 1
Tata Power is a licensee for electricity distribution in Mumbai city and suburbs and Mira-Bhayander Municipal Corporation.
Friday, March 08, 2024, 12:20 +0530
Volvo Car Launches New Variant Of XC40 Recharge Priced At Rs 54.95 Lakhs; Details
With a single motor powering the rear wheels, the XC40 Recharge Variant generates a peak output of 238 bhp and 420 Nm of torque.
Friday, March 08, 2024, 11:28 +0530
Bank Holiday On Mahashivratri: Financial Institutions Closed For Next Two Days
Bank Holiday On Mahashivratri: Check whether banks are closed today or not.
Friday, March 08, 2024, 08:57 +0530
Stock Market Holiday On Mahashivratri: Indian Exchanges To Remain Closed Today
Alongside the Equity segments, trading at the Currency Derivatives Segment will also remain suspended for the day.
Friday, March 08, 2024, 07:56 +0530
Good News For Central Government Employees; Union Cabinet Approves 4% DA Hike
The hike in DA aims to provide relief to government employees and pensioners.
Friday, March 08, 2024, 07:33 +0530
Cabinet Approves India AI Mission At An Outlay Of Rs 10,372 Crore For 5 Years
Under the mission, a National Data Management Officer will be appointed to coordinate with different government departments and ministries.
Thursday, March 07, 2024, 20:16 +0530
BIG Bonanza To Ujjwala Beneficiaries; Govt Extends Rs 300 LPG Subsidy
All PMUY beneficiaries are eligible to avail of the targeted subsidy scheme.
Thursday, March 07, 2024, 19:44 +0530
Good News For Job Seekers! Elon Musk's Firm X Has Over 1 Million Openings
Upon clicking the provided link, users are directed to a page where they can easily search for available jobs.
Thursday, March 07, 2024, 17:33 +0530
Indian Women Turn Smart Investors, Beat Men In SIP Investments: Report
While 39.3 per cent of women start investing in their 20s and 41 per cent in their 30s, 71 per cent of them stay invested for over 5 years, according to the report by FinEdge, a tech-enabled investment management company.
Thursday, March 07, 2024, 16:46 +0530
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Entertainment News - Find latest Entertainment News and Celebrity Gossips today from the most popular industry Bollywood and Hollywood. In this way, catch exclusive interviews with celebrities and movie reviews at Hindustan Times.
Where is Yoongi? BTS army awaits birthday update as Suga goes incognito post enlistment
Jin sends birthday message on Weverse as fans mark Suga's 31st birthday.
Sat, 09 Mar 2024 12:21:16 +0530
Alia Bhatt calls Aishwarya Rai, Priyanka Chopra, Deepika Padukone her inspiration: 'They're friends of mine'
As per Alia Bhatt, Aishwarya Rai, Priyanka Chopra, and Deepika Padukone "paved the way" in the film industry.
Sat, 09 Mar 2024 12:12:52 +0530
Why the Ramayana and the Mahabharata still inspire filmmakers
Nitesh Tiwari is reportedly making a three-part film series on Ramayana. We explore what really makes mythology such a treasure trove of film scripts.
Sat, 09 Mar 2024 12:07:40 +0530
Radhika Merchant congratulates dad-to-be Ranveer Singh at Jamanagar bash. Watch
Ranveer Singh was shy and happy as Radhika Merchant spoke about his baby-to-be on the last day of the Jamnagar bash.
Sat, 09 Mar 2024 11:27:04 +0530
Arjun Bijlani to undergo ‘emergency surgery’ after severe abdominal pain, shares pic from hospital bed
Arjun Bijlani faced severe lower right abdominal pain. He was then admitted to Mumbai's Hinduja Hospital.
Sat, 09 Mar 2024 11:26:58 +0530
The Kardashians season 5 locks Disney Plus release date, trailer out: Watch
Kardashians and Jenners return with Season 5 on Disney Plus, ready to thrill viewers with family, feud and exciting moments
Sat, 09 Mar 2024 11:09:39 +0530
Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer pay stuns industry ahead of Oscars, estimated earning is…
Forbes discloses Nolan's strategic move to prioritize box office earnings over upfront fee, potentially earning him millions from Oppenheimer's success.
Sat, 09 Mar 2024 10:19:47 +0530
Nayanthara and Vignesh Shivn share a romanic moment as they attend Saudi Arabia Grand Prix together. See pics
Vignesh Shivan and Nayanthara also took a walk holding hands in Jeddah, ending all rumours of their split.
Sat, 09 Mar 2024 10:05:18 +0530
Lost in Translation: Does Denis Villeneuve's Dune series live up to Frank Herbert’s vision?
There is so much that Denis Villeneuve gets right with Dune Part Two and so much that he doesn't. Here's a breakdown.
Sat, 09 Mar 2024 09:58:08 +0530
Aishwarya Rai looks stunning as ever as she returns in front of camera for new L'Oreal ad. Watch
Aishwarya Rai was her beautiful best in her first ad video since starring in last year's Ponniyin Selvan II.
Sat, 09 Mar 2024 09:55:57 +0530
Love is Blind S6 reunion: Who is still secretly dating - Jimmy, Chelsea, Jeremey, AD, Clay and more
Love is Blind Season 6 reunion teases current relationship statuses of couples, sparking curiosity about who stayed together.
Sat, 09 Mar 2024 09:01:56 +0530
Laapataa Ladies box office collection day 8: Kiran Rao film mints ₹65 lakh on second Friday
Laapataa Ladies box office collection day 8: The film has minted nearly ₹7 crore in India since its release on March 1.
Sat, 09 Mar 2024 08:59:47 +0530
Priyanka Chopra stuns in black shimmery saree, poses with Sabyasachi Mukherjee at event in US. See pics
Priyanka Chopra also posed with Sabyasachi in a photo. The event took place in Beverly Hills, California.
Sat, 09 Mar 2024 07:58:49 +0530
Oscars 2024: How to watch 96th Academy Awards around the world, live streaming, date, time
The 96th Academy Awards are back with a star-studded lineup! Catch all the glitz and glam live from the Dolby Theatre in LA, hosted by Jimmy Kimmel.
Sat, 09 Mar 2024 07:49:31 +0530
Oscars 2024: From Cillian Murphy to Paul Giamatti and Bradley Cooper, a guide to Best Actor
Leaving aside Bradley Cooper, the list of nominees looks like a who’s who of supporting actors from Paul Giamatti to Jeffrey Wright.
Sat, 09 Mar 2024 06:53:31 +0530
WWE strikes deal with Logan Paul and KSI's Prime, will feature brand on center of ring mat
WWE strikes deal with Logan Paul and KSI's Prime, will feature brand on center of ring mat
Sat, 09 Mar 2024 06:42:52 +0530
Farah Khan credits Shah Rukh Khan for the casting of Deepika Padukone in Om Shanti Om
Deepika Padukone made her Bollywood debut with Om Shanti Om, which was directed by Farah Khan.
Sat, 09 Mar 2024 06:17:20 +0530
When Darsheel Safary revealed he was bullied in school for his teeth: ‘I was an extraordinarily sensitive child’
Darsheel Safary captured the heart of an entire nation for his sensitive performance in Taare Zameen Par. The actor had shared how he was bullied in school.
Sat, 09 Mar 2024 06:11:27 +0530
In year 25, Planet Comicon Kansas City celebrates its origin story as fans embrace their inner nerd
In year 25, Planet Comicon Kansas City celebrates its origin story as fans embrace their inner nerd
Sat, 09 Mar 2024 05:59:18 +0530
Taylor Swift races to kiss Travis Kelce backstage in Singapore, pulls curtain for tight hug
Taylor Swift surprises boyfriend Travis Kelce with a romantic moment at her Singapore concert
Sat, 09 Mar 2024 05:51:16 +0530
#HappyBirthdaySuga: BTS star's 7 lyrics that celebrate his thoughtful penmanship
Revisiting some of BTS Suga's best lyrics across his numerous artistic personas on his 31st birthday.
Sat, 09 Mar 2024 02:22:27 +0530
Driver pleads guilty to reduced charge in Vermont crash that killed actor Treat Williams
Driver pleads guilty to reduced charge in Vermont crash that killed actor Treat Williams
Sat, 09 Mar 2024 01:14:12 +0530
Blackpink Jennie's ‘biggest enemy’ is … ; Slow Motion collab timeline reveal nudges fans to take up arms
Jennie Kim's subtle info drop about how long it took for her Slow Motion collaboration with Matt Champion to release leaves fans fuming at YG Entertainment.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 22:55:13 +0530
Shaitaan box office collection day 1: Ajay Devgn, Jyotika, R Madhavan's film performs well, opens at over ₹14 crore
Shaitaan box office collection day 1: The film features Ajay Devgn, Jyotika, R Madhavan and Janki Bodiwala. It had a good opening at the box office in India.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 22:07:34 +0530
Fan-favourite Dragon Ball moments honour Akira Toriyama's legacy and lessons taught through Goku
Akira Toriyama's timeless stories have taught fans the importance of redemption arcs and whatnot. Here's how they immortalised the artist's work.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 21:33:41 +0530
Shah Rukh Khan and Suhana Khan come together for new ad of Aryan Khan's brand. Watch
For the new D'Yavol ad, Shah Rukh Khan and Suhana Khan have come together to announce the brand's collaboration with Disney.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 21:06:15 +0530
Blackpink's Lisa is a ‘work of art’ in new alluring Bulgari campaign video
Bulgari brand ambassador Lalisa Manobal spotlights the brand-new jewellery collection B.zero1.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 20:58:53 +0530
Crash Landing on You's Son Ye-jin shares pics as she draws cute sketches on herself and son Alkong. See post
Son Ye-jin and Hyun Bin welcomed their first child in November 2022. They confirmed her pregnancy after she shared a long note on Instagram.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 20:09:03 +0530
Alia Bhatt gives a glimpse of what her ‘little woman’ daughter Raha Kapoor made for her. See post
Alia Bhatt wished her female fans a ‘Happy Women’s Day’. She also asked them to celebrate themselves.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 19:42:14 +0530
Travis Kelce confirms his ‘Rep TV’ fan status, jams to Taylor Swift's Look What You Made Me Do in Singapore
Swifties have found yet another Reputation (Taylor's Version) enthusiast in their midst - Swift's jock boyfriend.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 19:31:37 +0530
Shaitaan X reviews: Fans say 'there isn't a single dull moment' after watching Ajay Devgn, R Madhavan, Jyothika’s film
Vikas Bahl’s Hindi remake of the Gujarati film Vash hit screens this Friday and here’s how movie buffs reacted.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 19:21:04 +0530
Kalki 2898 AD: Name of Prabhas' character revealed; check out new poster
Kalki 2898 AD: On the auspicious occasion of Maha Shivraatri, the makers of the film have unveiled the character name of lead star Prabhas.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 18:28:13 +0530
Jujutsu Kaisen Chapter 253: Exact release date, time, where to read and more
Keep reading to know the release date and time for Jujutsu Kaisen Chapter 253 according to your time zone
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 18:24:24 +0530
Nagpur's Dolly Chaiwala: Now, I want to serve tea to PM Narendra Modi
Nagpur’s Dolly Chaiwala opens up about how his life has changed after his video with Bill Gates went viral
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 18:10:25 +0530
Parineeti not pregnant; focussing on her work: Source
Actor Parineeti Chopra’s latest appearances have left fans wondering if she is expecting her first child with husband Raghav Chadha. We find out if it is true
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 18:09:25 +0530
Maharani season 3 X reviews: Fans laud Huma Qureshi for her performance as Rani Bharti
The third season of Huma Qureshi’s political drama Maharani was released on Sony LIV. Here’s what netizens thought of the show.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 18:01:22 +0530
Jaya Bachchan blames the internet for anxiety attacks in the younger generation
Jaya Bachchan spoke about all things internet on the latest episode of Navya Nanda’s What The Hell Navya Season Two.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 17:30:52 +0530
Karuna Kumar busts rumours of Varun Tej’s Matka budget being slashed after Operation Valentine
Karuna Kumar spoke in an interview and stated that the budget for his film Matka hasn’t been reduced. He also revealed why they haven’t resumed shooting again.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 16:34:13 +0530
Anurag Kashyap says 90% feminist filmmakers are frauds: ‘They are pulling each other down’
Anurag Kashyap said that there are two types of directors; one who wants to mint money and the other kind are opportunists.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 16:07:55 +0530
Sharon Osbourne brutally mocks James Corden, Adele and Ellen DeGeneres on Celebrity Big Brother
On Thursday's episode of the British TV show, Sharon called out big names in a scathing conversation with Kate Middleton's uncle, Gary Goldsmith and Louis Walsh
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 15:52:44 +0530
Ariana Grande's Eternal Sunshine, ‘really vulnerable’ post-divorce album, is a reminder she's ‘never made a bad song’
Ariana Grande fans believe she's “incapable of making a bad album”; Eternal Sunshine becomes an instant hit, surpassing her previous releases.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 15:39:49 +0530
Ajith Kumar admitted to hospital for a minor medical procedure to treat nerve swelling; spokesperson confirms
The actor’s spokesperson confirmed to a web portal that Ajith Kumar visited the hospital for a general examination and underwent a medical procedure.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 15:22:20 +0530
Kylie Jenner says she does not want to ‘talk about’ Timothée Chalamet amid split rumours
Kylie Jenner dodged a question about Timothée Chalamet in a new interview amid speculation that the couple has broken up.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 15:14:19 +0530
Maajja denies Santhosh Narayanan’s accusations about Enjoy Enjaami; claims him, Dhee and Arivu had no consensus
Maajja’s statement comes on the heels of musician Santhosh Narayanan’s claims that him, Dhee and Arivu were not paid for Enjoy Enjaami.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 14:39:53 +0530
Inside Out 2 trailer: Anxiety, boredom, embarrassment are the new emotions for teenage Riley. Watch
Inside Out 2 trailer introduces a new set of emotions- anxiety, boredom and embarrassment for Riley to deal with, as she steps into high school.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 14:18:15 +0530
Tamannaah Bhatia's first-look as naga sadhu Shiva Shakthi from Odela 2 released. See pic
Tamannaah Bhatia has been roped in for the sequel of Sampath Nandi’s 2022 film Odela Railway Station.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 13:48:37 +0530
All Of Us Strangers movie review: Andrew Scott is sublime in this tender ghost story
All Of Us Strangers movie review: Andrew Haigh examines love, family and past trauma with lyrical intensity; aided with a superb performance from Andrew Scott.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 13:37:16 +0530
Selena Gomez kisses, cuddles up with Benny Blanco, wishes him happy birthday
Last month, singer-actor Selena Gomez confessed she feels “the safest” in a relationship with Benny Blanco, record producer who turns 36 today.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 13:11:04 +0530
aespa Karina’s dating apology labelled 'national embarrassment' amid negative western coverage
Karina's dating apology triggers negative reactions from fans and media outlets
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 13:09:50 +0530
Redditors are slamming hard, popular Twitch steamer Kai Cenat for ‘abusing’ and ‘tormenting’ animals on live-stream
Twitch streamer Kai Cenat faces criticism for his recent live stream antics involving animals, sparking a debate on ethical streaming practices.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 13:07:26 +0530
More people watched Rebel Moon at home than Barbie in cinemas. Zack Snyder explains how
Zack Snyder's Rebel Moon: Part 1 - A Child of Fire had a limited release in cinemas first, followed by a wider one on Netflix last December.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 12:31:15 +0530
OTT releases to watch this weekend: HanuMan, Showtime, Merry Christmas, Maharani S3, Damsel and more
OTT releases to watch this weekend: Tired of going out? Here are some shows and films from around the world you can watch in the comfort of your home.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 11:49:11 +0530
Akira Toriyama dies: Dragon Ball fans grieve loss of the anime, manga creator: ‘You made my childhood’
Akira Toriyama was the artist behind Dragon Ball, a long-running media franchise that popularised Japanese manga abroad. He died of an acute subdural hematoma.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 11:40:16 +0530
Samantha says taking break from work due to myositis was the ‘hardest’ but best decision of her life
Samantha Ruth Prabhu is battling myositis, a condition that makes your immune system attack your muscles. She took a break from acting for her recovery.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 10:55:50 +0530
Dune Part Two box office collection day 7: Timothee Chalamet, Zendaya film mints nearly ₹17 crore in India in first week
Dune Part Two box office collection day 7: Timothee Chalamet's sci-fi epic earned ₹1.2 crore in India on Thursday.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 10:12:49 +0530
Shaitaan movie review: Ajay Devgn the saviour meets Ajay Devgn the family man in this mildly scary hostage thriller
Shaitaan movie review: If a raucous and mildly unsettling hostage drama with a more-than-mildly entertaining R Madhavan is enough for you, go watch it.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 10:02:54 +0530
Nayanthara and Vignesh Shivan dismiss divorce rumours, pose with sons Uyir and Ulgham during trip. See post
Nayanthara and Vignesh Shivan tied the knot on June 9, 2022. They had an intimate wedding ceremony in Mahabalipuram, outside of Chennai.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 09:46:26 +0530
Showtime review: Karan Johar, Emraan Hashmi bring a zeitgeisty yet soulless take on Bollywood behind the doors
Showtime review: From Karan Johar, the alleged "flag-bearer of nepotism” and all the rot in Bollywood, comes an account that's more candid than confessionary.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 09:00:05 +0530
Laapataa Ladies box office collection day 7: Kiran Rao's film mints over ₹6 crore in India in its opening week
Laapataa Ladies box office collection day 7: The film has earned over ₹55 lakh in India a week after its release.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 08:05:15 +0530
Jyotika talks about ‘a very important reason’ why she chose to play mother's role in Shaitaan
Shaitaan is touted to be a Hindi remake of the acclaimed Gujarati movie titled Vash.It will release in theatres on March 8.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 07:34:28 +0530
Rakhi Sawant’s ex-husband Adil Khan Durrani marries Bigg Boss 12's Somi Khan, shares post. See first pics
Last year Rakhi Sawant spoke to the media saying that she was ‘finally getting divorced’ from Adil Khan Durrani.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 07:18:39 +0530
BTS V is so Jungkook-coded for this: FRI(END)S concept is setting THIS global trend
BTS V teases new music with intricate details in a video highlighting desire, friendship, endings, and eternity.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 07:09:00 +0530
5 movies releasing in theatres this week: From horror film Shaitaan to acclaimed All of Us Strangers
From horror to romance to comedy, there is something on offer for everyone this week at the movies.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 06:08:01 +0530
Travis Kelce crashes Taylor Swift’s Singapore concert with friends amid health concerns
Travis makes surprise visit to Singapore for Taylor Swift's concert despite busy schedule.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 05:24:43 +0530
Steve Lawrence, singer, entertainer and half of popular stage duo Steve & Eydie, dies at 88
Steve Lawrence, singer, entertainer and half of popular stage duo Steve & Eydie, dies at 88
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 02:36:11 +0530
Aamir Khan’s Sitaare Zameen Par to centre around Down Syndrome
Actor Aamir Khan's next, we learn will revolve around Down Syndrome.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 01:51:22 +0530
Mahashivratri special| Akshay Kumar: The connection I have with Lord Shiva strengthened since losing my mother
Actor Akshay Kumar gets talking to HT City exclusively on the occasion of Mahashivratri today.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 01:38:48 +0530
Anthony Hopkins' tricks to acting are really quite simple
Anthony Hopkins' tricks to acting are really quite simple
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 00:28:04 +0530
And the Oscar goes to ... a movie most people have seen
And the Oscar goes to ... a movie most people have seen
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 00:21:46 +0530
Love Is Blind Season 6 Reunion: Release date, who's attending and more
After Love Is Blind Season 6 Reunion, the Netflix reality TV show's contestants are returning for a post-finale special event to spill present-day secrets.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 00:05:51 +0530
aespa Karina's apology letter ‘for doing something normal’ following dating news baffles international fans
After recent dating news, K-pop star's handwritten letter leaves fans questioning “this behaviour of idols having to apologise for simply being human".
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 23:11:48 +0530
Rust armourer's trial gives Alec Baldwin's team a window into how his own trial could unfold
Alec Baldwin’s trial is scheduled for July and will involve the same judge and prosecutors as well as many of the same witnesses.
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 21:29:09 +0530
Rakul Preet Singh reveals the first thing she liked about Jackky Bhagnani
Rakul Preet Singh and Jackky Bhagnani tied the knot in a close ceremony in Goa on February 21. They had two ceremonies – as per Sikh and Sindhi traditions.
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 21:21:32 +0530
My Hero Academia Chapter 416 spoilers: Deku to peek into Shigaraki's abusive childhood?
My Hero Academia manga is headed towards an emotional climax fans aren't ready for. The new spoilers do their best to elevate Deku's name to the top.
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 20:52:33 +0530
Fallout trailer: Jonathan Nolan brings an immersive post-apocalyptic series. Watch
Fallout trailer: Based on the immensely popular retro-futuristic video game franchise, the show will drop on Prime Video on April 11.
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 19:57:07 +0530
Twinkle Khanna changes Instagram display pic, bio to Kumar's +1. Internet reacts
Author and celebrity columnist Twinkle Khanna, who is married to actor Akshay Kumar, seems to have taken a jibe at those who recognise her only as his wife.
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 19:11:32 +0530
Merry Christmas OTT release: Here's when and where you can watch Katrina Kaif, Vijay Sethupathi's thriller
Merry Christmas OTT release: Sriram Raghavan's romantic thriller starring Katrina Kaif and Vijay Sethupathi is coming to your homes soon.
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 18:35:26 +0530
HT City Vibe of 25: Did you know these 25 films had a jubilee run at the box office?
We know films like Sholay and Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge ran for years. But did you know there are many others with also had a 25-week-run at the box office?
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 18:32:09 +0530
Mahashivratri speacial| Mahira Sharma: I have experienced a deep sense of connection while praying to Lord Shiva
Actor Mahira Sharma talks about her connection and devotion for Lord Shiva on Mahashivratri.
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 18:30:04 +0530
International Women's Day Special: Divyanka Tripathi Dahiya to Tina Datta, actors share which woman they idolise
On International Women's Day, we talk to actors about one woman they idolise in the fraternity.
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 18:28:48 +0530
Here's why Karan Johar wasn't at Ambanis' Jamnagar bash
Karan Johar recently shared Radhika Merchant's entry video from the Ambanis' pre-wedding bash in Jamnagar, which made many wonder why he wasn't there.
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 17:48:00 +0530
Thankamani review: Dileep's film is a major let-down, dilutes real-life tragedy with needless romance
Thankamani review: This Dileep film, based on a violent and dark episode in the history of Kerala, is rendered ineffective by needless additions.
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 17:38:27 +0530
JJK Chapter 253 Spoilers: Gojo-Nanami cameo leaked; last standing sorcerer to take on Sukuna
Jujutsu Kaisen Chapter 253 marks the return of fan-favourite characters from the past. Sukuna likely to face off against the last standing sorcerer - Kusakabe.
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 17:35:52 +0530
Maidaan trailer: Ajay Devgn plays a tough coach in Chak De! India for football. Watch
Maidaan trailer: Directed by Amit R Sharma, the film revolves around Ajay Devgn's football coach leading India's underdog team to the game's golden era.
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 16:46:05 +0530
Kelly Clarkson's American Idol coach Debra Byrd dies, ‘heartbroken’ Jennifer Hudson posts emotional adieu
Debra Byrd, American Idol coach who worked with Bob Dylan and Barry Manilow and coached celebrity singers like Kelly Clarkson dies
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 15:45:08 +0530
Aamir Khan smokes a pipe in live video, answers 'why he danced at Ambani bash but not at his own daughter's wedding'
Aamir Khan had a chill QnA session with his fans on Instagram and talked about everything from movies to dancing at weddings.
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 15:44:49 +0530
KS Ravikumar pokes fun at Balakrishna; says he once almost hit an assistant for laughing at his wig
Director KS Ravikumar made these comments at the promotional event of Hansika Motwani's upcoming film, Guardian.
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 15:34:22 +0530
Prabhas and Disha Patani shoot for a song from Kalki 2898 AD in Italy
Actors Prabhas and Disha Patani went to Italy with director Nag Ashwin and team to shoot for a peppy number.
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 14:22:36 +0530
Rooster Teeth, production company owned by Warner Bros. Discovery, shuts down after 21 years
Rooster Teeth, a popular animation, comedy and gaming studio owned by Warner Bros. Discovery, is being shut down after 21 years
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 14:03:26 +0530
Santhosh Narayanan accuses Maajja of not paying him for Enjoy Enjaami; says AR Rahman is a victim too
Enjoy Enjaami was a massive hit when it released in 2021 with Dhee and Arivu's vocals.
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 12:58:11 +0530
Is Kim Kardashian 'copying' Bianca Censori as she goes topless for…
Kim Kardashian was recently spotted only in a fur coat, with many claiming she tried to copy Bianca Censori, her ex-husband Kanye West’s wife
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 12:35:38 +0530
Imran Khan confirms he's divorced from Avantika, says new girlfriend Lekha Washington isn't a ‘homewrecker’
Imran Khan and Avantika Malik got divorced in 2019, the actor confirmed in an interview. He also admitted dating Lekha Washington.
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 12:34:14 +0530
Dive into the multiverse of anime and stay up-to-date with the latest news, reviews, and information about your favourite anime series, movies, and mangas at Hindustan Times.
Fan-favourite Dragon Ball moments honour Akira Toriyama's legacy and lessons taught through Goku
Akira Toriyama's timeless stories have taught fans the importance of redemption arcs and whatnot. Here's how they immortalised the artist's work.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 21:33:41 +0530
Jujutsu Kaisen Chapter 253: Exact release date, time, where to read and more
Keep reading to know the release date and time for Jujutsu Kaisen Chapter 253 according to your time zone
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 18:24:24 +0530
Akira Toriyama dies: Dragon Ball fans grieve loss of the anime, manga creator: ‘You made my childhood’
Akira Toriyama was the artist behind Dragon Ball, a long-running media franchise that popularised Japanese manga abroad. He died of an acute subdural hematoma.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 11:40:16 +0530
My Hero Academia Chapter 416 spoilers: Deku to peek into Shigaraki's abusive childhood?
My Hero Academia manga is headed towards an emotional climax fans aren't ready for. The new spoilers do their best to elevate Deku's name to the top.
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 20:52:33 +0530
JJK Chapter 253 Spoilers: Gojo-Nanami cameo leaked; last standing sorcerer to take on Sukuna
Jujutsu Kaisen Chapter 253 marks the return of fan-favourite characters from the past. Sukuna likely to face off against the last standing sorcerer - Kusakabe.
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 17:35:52 +0530
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Radhika Merchant congratulates dad-to-be Ranveer Singh at Jamanagar bash. Watch
Ranveer Singh was shy and happy as Radhika Merchant spoke about his baby-to-be on the last day of the Jamnagar bash.
Sat, 09 Mar 2024 11:27:04 +0530
Aishwarya Rai looks stunning as ever as she returns in front of camera for new L'Oreal ad. Watch
Aishwarya Rai was her beautiful best in her first ad video since starring in last year's Ponniyin Selvan II.
Sat, 09 Mar 2024 09:55:57 +0530
Laapataa Ladies box office collection day 8: Kiran Rao film mints ₹65 lakh on second Friday
Laapataa Ladies box office collection day 8: The film has minted nearly ₹7 crore in India since its release on March 1.
Sat, 09 Mar 2024 08:59:47 +0530
Priyanka Chopra stuns in black shimmery saree, poses with Sabyasachi Mukherjee at event in US. See pics
Priyanka Chopra also posed with Sabyasachi in a photo. The event took place in Beverly Hills, California.
Sat, 09 Mar 2024 07:58:49 +0530
Farah Khan credits Shah Rukh Khan for the casting of Deepika Padukone in Om Shanti Om
Deepika Padukone made her Bollywood debut with Om Shanti Om, which was directed by Farah Khan.
Sat, 09 Mar 2024 06:17:20 +0530
When Darsheel Safary revealed he was bullied in school for his teeth: ‘I was an extraordinarily sensitive child’
Darsheel Safary captured the heart of an entire nation for his sensitive performance in Taare Zameen Par. The actor had shared how he was bullied in school.
Sat, 09 Mar 2024 06:11:27 +0530
Shaitaan box office collection day 1: Ajay Devgn, Jyotika, R Madhavan's film performs well, opens at over ₹14 crore
Shaitaan box office collection day 1: The film features Ajay Devgn, Jyotika, R Madhavan and Janki Bodiwala. It had a good opening at the box office in India.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 22:07:34 +0530
Shah Rukh Khan and Suhana Khan come together for new ad of Aryan Khan's brand. Watch
For the new D'Yavol ad, Shah Rukh Khan and Suhana Khan have come together to announce the brand's collaboration with Disney.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 21:06:15 +0530
Alia Bhatt gives a glimpse of what her ‘little woman’ daughter Raha Kapoor made for her. See post
Alia Bhatt wished her female fans a ‘Happy Women’s Day’. She also asked them to celebrate themselves.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 19:42:14 +0530
Shaitaan X reviews: Fans say 'there isn't a single dull moment' after watching Ajay Devgn, R Madhavan, Jyothika’s film
Vikas Bahl’s Hindi remake of the Gujarati film Vash hit screens this Friday and here’s how movie buffs reacted.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 19:21:04 +0530
Nagpur's Dolly Chaiwala: Now, I want to serve tea to PM Narendra Modi
Nagpur’s Dolly Chaiwala opens up about how his life has changed after his video with Bill Gates went viral
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 18:10:25 +0530
Parineeti not pregnant; focussing on her work: Source
Actor Parineeti Chopra’s latest appearances have left fans wondering if she is expecting her first child with husband Raghav Chadha. We find out if it is true
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 18:09:25 +0530
Jaya Bachchan blames the internet for anxiety attacks in the younger generation
Jaya Bachchan spoke about all things internet on the latest episode of Navya Nanda’s What The Hell Navya Season Two.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 17:30:52 +0530
Anurag Kashyap says 90% feminist filmmakers are frauds: ‘They are pulling each other down’
Anurag Kashyap said that there are two types of directors; one who wants to mint money and the other kind are opportunists.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 16:07:55 +0530
Shaitaan movie review: Ajay Devgn the saviour meets Ajay Devgn the family man in this mildly scary hostage thriller
Shaitaan movie review: If a raucous and mildly unsettling hostage drama with a more-than-mildly entertaining R Madhavan is enough for you, go watch it.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 10:02:54 +0530
Laapataa Ladies box office collection day 7: Kiran Rao's film mints over ₹6 crore in India in its opening week
Laapataa Ladies box office collection day 7: The film has earned over ₹55 lakh in India a week after its release.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 08:05:15 +0530
Jyotika talks about ‘a very important reason’ why she chose to play mother's role in Shaitaan
Shaitaan is touted to be a Hindi remake of the acclaimed Gujarati movie titled Vash.It will release in theatres on March 8.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 07:34:28 +0530
5 movies releasing in theatres this week: From horror film Shaitaan to acclaimed All of Us Strangers
From horror to romance to comedy, there is something on offer for everyone this week at the movies.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 06:08:01 +0530
Aamir Khan’s Sitaare Zameen Par to centre around Down Syndrome
Actor Aamir Khan's next, we learn will revolve around Down Syndrome.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 01:51:22 +0530
Mahashivratri special| Akshay Kumar: The connection I have with Lord Shiva strengthened since losing my mother
Actor Akshay Kumar gets talking to HT City exclusively on the occasion of Mahashivratri today.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 01:38:48 +0530
Twinkle Khanna changes Instagram display pic, bio to Kumar's +1. Internet reacts
Author and celebrity columnist Twinkle Khanna, who is married to actor Akshay Kumar, seems to have taken a jibe at those who recognise her only as his wife.
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 19:11:32 +0530
Merry Christmas OTT release: Here's when and where you can watch Katrina Kaif, Vijay Sethupathi's thriller
Merry Christmas OTT release: Sriram Raghavan's romantic thriller starring Katrina Kaif and Vijay Sethupathi is coming to your homes soon.
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 18:35:26 +0530
HT City Vibe of 25: Did you know these 25 films had a jubilee run at the box office?
We know films like Sholay and Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge ran for years. But did you know there are many others with also had a 25-week-run at the box office?
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 18:32:09 +0530
Here's why Karan Johar wasn't at Ambanis' Jamnagar bash
Karan Johar recently shared Radhika Merchant's entry video from the Ambanis' pre-wedding bash in Jamnagar, which made many wonder why he wasn't there.
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 17:48:00 +0530
Maidaan trailer: Ajay Devgn plays a tough coach in Chak De! India for football. Watch
Maidaan trailer: Directed by Amit R Sharma, the film revolves around Ajay Devgn's football coach leading India's underdog team to the game's golden era.
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 16:46:05 +0530
Aamir Khan smokes a pipe in live video, answers 'why he danced at Ambani bash but not at his own daughter's wedding'
Aamir Khan had a chill QnA session with his fans on Instagram and talked about everything from movies to dancing at weddings.
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 15:44:49 +0530
Imran Khan confirms he's divorced from Avantika, says new girlfriend Lekha Washington isn't a ‘homewrecker’
Imran Khan and Avantika Malik got divorced in 2019, the actor confirmed in an interview. He also admitted dating Lekha Washington.
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 12:34:14 +0530
Hollywood News - Find latest Hollywood News and Celebrity Gossips from Hollywood Industry. Also find all Hollywood Movie Information related to release date, reviews, ratings, casting and more at Hindustan Times.
Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer pay stuns industry ahead of Oscars, estimated earning is…
Forbes discloses Nolan's strategic move to prioritize box office earnings over upfront fee, potentially earning him millions from Oppenheimer's success.
Sat, 09 Mar 2024 10:19:47 +0530
Lost in Translation: Does Denis Villeneuve's Dune series live up to Frank Herbert’s vision?
There is so much that Denis Villeneuve gets right with Dune Part Two and so much that he doesn't. Here's a breakdown.
Sat, 09 Mar 2024 09:58:08 +0530
Oscars 2024: How to watch 96th Academy Awards around the world, live streaming, date, time
The 96th Academy Awards are back with a star-studded lineup! Catch all the glitz and glam live from the Dolby Theatre in LA, hosted by Jimmy Kimmel.
Sat, 09 Mar 2024 07:49:31 +0530
Oscars 2024: From Cillian Murphy to Paul Giamatti and Bradley Cooper, a guide to Best Actor
Leaving aside Bradley Cooper, the list of nominees looks like a who’s who of supporting actors from Paul Giamatti to Jeffrey Wright.
Sat, 09 Mar 2024 06:53:31 +0530
Driver pleads guilty to reduced charge in Vermont crash that killed actor Treat Williams
Driver pleads guilty to reduced charge in Vermont crash that killed actor Treat Williams
Sat, 09 Mar 2024 01:14:12 +0530
Kylie Jenner says she does not want to ‘talk about’ Timothée Chalamet amid split rumours
Kylie Jenner dodged a question about Timothée Chalamet in a new interview amid speculation that the couple has broken up.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 15:14:19 +0530
Inside Out 2 trailer: Anxiety, boredom, embarrassment are the new emotions for teenage Riley. Watch
Inside Out 2 trailer introduces a new set of emotions- anxiety, boredom and embarrassment for Riley to deal with, as she steps into high school.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 14:18:15 +0530
All Of Us Strangers movie review: Andrew Scott is sublime in this tender ghost story
All Of Us Strangers movie review: Andrew Haigh examines love, family and past trauma with lyrical intensity; aided with a superb performance from Andrew Scott.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 13:37:16 +0530
More people watched Rebel Moon at home than Barbie in cinemas. Zack Snyder explains how
Zack Snyder's Rebel Moon: Part 1 - A Child of Fire had a limited release in cinemas first, followed by a wider one on Netflix last December.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 12:31:15 +0530
Dune Part Two box office collection day 7: Timothee Chalamet, Zendaya film mints nearly ₹17 crore in India in first week
Dune Part Two box office collection day 7: Timothee Chalamet's sci-fi epic earned ₹1.2 crore in India on Thursday.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 10:12:49 +0530
Steve Lawrence, singer, entertainer and half of popular stage duo Steve & Eydie, dies at 88
Steve Lawrence, singer, entertainer and half of popular stage duo Steve & Eydie, dies at 88
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 02:36:11 +0530
Anthony Hopkins' tricks to acting are really quite simple
Anthony Hopkins' tricks to acting are really quite simple
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 00:28:04 +0530
And the Oscar goes to ... a movie most people have seen
And the Oscar goes to ... a movie most people have seen
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 00:21:46 +0530
Music and Singers News – Find latest and updates news from Bollywood Singers, their songs list, Singer’s stuff, Music Albums, Hindi and English Songs launches, music launches and many more at hindustantimes.com
Taylor Swift races to kiss Travis Kelce backstage in Singapore, pulls curtain for tight hug
Taylor Swift surprises boyfriend Travis Kelce with a romantic moment at her Singapore concert
Sat, 09 Mar 2024 05:51:16 +0530
#HappyBirthdaySuga: BTS star's 7 lyrics that celebrate his thoughtful penmanship
Revisiting some of BTS Suga's best lyrics across his numerous artistic personas on his 31st birthday.
Sat, 09 Mar 2024 02:22:27 +0530
Blackpink Jennie's ‘biggest enemy’ is … ; Slow Motion collab timeline reveal nudges fans to take up arms
Jennie Kim's subtle info drop about how long it took for her Slow Motion collaboration with Matt Champion to release leaves fans fuming at YG Entertainment.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 22:55:13 +0530
Blackpink's Lisa is a ‘work of art’ in new alluring Bulgari campaign video
Bulgari brand ambassador Lalisa Manobal spotlights the brand-new jewellery collection B.zero1.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 20:58:53 +0530
Travis Kelce confirms his ‘Rep TV’ fan status, jams to Taylor Swift's Look What You Made Me Do in Singapore
Swifties have found yet another Reputation (Taylor's Version) enthusiast in their midst - Swift's jock boyfriend.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 19:31:37 +0530
Ariana Grande's Eternal Sunshine, ‘really vulnerable’ post-divorce album, is a reminder she's ‘never made a bad song’
Ariana Grande fans believe she's “incapable of making a bad album”; Eternal Sunshine becomes an instant hit, surpassing her previous releases.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 15:39:49 +0530
Maajja denies Santhosh Narayanan’s accusations about Enjoy Enjaami; claims him, Dhee and Arivu had no consensus
Maajja’s statement comes on the heels of musician Santhosh Narayanan’s claims that him, Dhee and Arivu were not paid for Enjoy Enjaami.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 14:39:53 +0530
Selena Gomez kisses, cuddles up with Benny Blanco, wishes him happy birthday
Last month, singer-actor Selena Gomez confessed she feels “the safest” in a relationship with Benny Blanco, record producer who turns 36 today.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 13:11:04 +0530
aespa Karina’s dating apology labelled 'national embarrassment' amid negative western coverage
Karina's dating apology triggers negative reactions from fans and media outlets
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 13:09:50 +0530
BTS V is so Jungkook-coded for this: FRI(END)S concept is setting THIS global trend
BTS V teases new music with intricate details in a video highlighting desire, friendship, endings, and eternity.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 07:09:00 +0530
Travis Kelce crashes Taylor Swift’s Singapore concert with friends amid health concerns
Travis makes surprise visit to Singapore for Taylor Swift's concert despite busy schedule.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 05:24:43 +0530
aespa Karina's apology letter ‘for doing something normal’ following dating news baffles international fans
After recent dating news, K-pop star's handwritten letter leaves fans questioning “this behaviour of idols having to apologise for simply being human".
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 23:11:48 +0530
Kelly Clarkson's American Idol coach Debra Byrd dies, ‘heartbroken’ Jennifer Hudson posts emotional adieu
Debra Byrd, American Idol coach who worked with Bob Dylan and Barry Manilow and coached celebrity singers like Kelly Clarkson dies
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 15:45:08 +0530
Santhosh Narayanan accuses Maajja of not paying him for Enjoy Enjaami; says AR Rahman is a victim too
Enjoy Enjaami was a massive hit when it released in 2021 with Dhee and Arivu's vocals.
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 12:58:11 +0530
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Redditors are slamming hard, popular Twitch steamer Kai Cenat for ‘abusing’ and ‘tormenting’ animals on live-stream
Twitch streamer Kai Cenat faces criticism for his recent live stream antics involving animals, sparking a debate on ethical streaming practices.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 13:07:26 +0530
Thankamani review: Dileep's film is a major let-down, dilutes real-life tragedy with needless romance
Thankamani review: This Dileep film, based on a violent and dark episode in the history of Kerala, is rendered ineffective by needless additions.
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 17:38:27 +0530
Rooster Teeth, production company owned by Warner Bros. Discovery, shuts down after 21 years
Rooster Teeth, a popular animation, comedy and gaming studio owned by Warner Bros. Discovery, is being shut down after 21 years
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 14:03:26 +0530
Is Kim Kardashian 'copying' Bianca Censori as she goes topless for…
Kim Kardashian was recently spotted only in a fur coat, with many claiming she tried to copy Bianca Censori, her ex-husband Kanye West’s wife
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 12:35:38 +0530
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Arjun Bijlani to undergo ‘emergency surgery’ after severe abdominal pain, shares pic from hospital bed
Arjun Bijlani faced severe lower right abdominal pain. He was then admitted to Mumbai's Hinduja Hospital.
Sat, 09 Mar 2024 11:26:58 +0530
The Kardashians season 5 locks Disney Plus release date, trailer out: Watch
Kardashians and Jenners return with Season 5 on Disney Plus, ready to thrill viewers with family, feud and exciting moments
Sat, 09 Mar 2024 11:09:39 +0530
Crash Landing on You's Son Ye-jin shares pics as she draws cute sketches on herself and son Alkong. See post
Son Ye-jin and Hyun Bin welcomed their first child in November 2022. They confirmed her pregnancy after she shared a long note on Instagram.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 20:09:03 +0530
Sharon Osbourne brutally mocks James Corden, Adele and Ellen DeGeneres on Celebrity Big Brother
On Thursday's episode of the British TV show, Sharon called out big names in a scathing conversation with Kate Middleton's uncle, Gary Goldsmith and Louis Walsh
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 15:52:44 +0530
Rakhi Sawant’s ex-husband Adil Khan Durrani marries Bigg Boss 12's Somi Khan, shares post. See first pics
Last year Rakhi Sawant spoke to the media saying that she was ‘finally getting divorced’ from Adil Khan Durrani.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 07:18:39 +0530
Mahashivratri speacial| Mahira Sharma: I have experienced a deep sense of connection while praying to Lord Shiva
Actor Mahira Sharma talks about her connection and devotion for Lord Shiva on Mahashivratri.
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 18:30:04 +0530
International Women's Day Special: Divyanka Tripathi Dahiya to Tina Datta, actors share which woman they idolise
On International Women's Day, we talk to actors about one woman they idolise in the fraternity.
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 18:28:48 +0530
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Sara Ali Khan-Starrer 'Ae Watan Mere Watan' Drops Soulful Song - VIDEO
Ae Watan Mere Watan is an Amazon Original patriotic thriller-drama starring Sara Ali Khan in the lead. The film, a Dharmatic Entertainment Production, is produced by Karan Johar, Apoorva Mehta, and Somen Mishra.
Saturday, March 09, 2024, 11:48 +0530
Bigg Boss OTT 3: List Of 7 Contestants Likely To Take Part In Salman Khan Show
For those who haven’t watched Bigg Boss OTT 2, it was wrapped up with the victor, Elvish Yadav, topping Abhishek Malhan, aka Fukra Insaan, in the grand finale.
Saturday, March 09, 2024, 10:10 +0530
Murder Mubarak: Sara Ali Khan, Vijay Varma Stun In NEW Track 'Yaad Aave' - VIDEO
The song narrates a tale of unconditional love and a safe space that Sara Ali Khan and Vijay Varma feel for each other in spite of the odds and that honestly is the magical thing in the track.
Saturday, March 09, 2024, 09:21 +0530
Fragrance Body Wash Turns Your Bathing Into Pleasure Of Senses
Every body wash fragrance not only adds to the entire bathing experience, but each one has unique advantages as well, from nourishment and relaxation to invigoration and purity. These fragrances have the power to take people to new sensory experiences, which turns a daily shower into a time for self-care and renewal.
Friday, March 08, 2024, 20:41 +0530
Maha Shivratri 2024: Astrologer Shares Simple Tips To Ensure Harmony Between Husband And Wife
By following these simple steps on Mahashivaratri, couples can strengthen their bond and bring more happiness to their homes.
Friday, March 08, 2024, 18:19 +0530
What is Chroming? A Boy Dies After Viral Social Media Challenge Goes Wrong
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Friday, March 08, 2024, 16:45 +0530
7 Ways To Keep Healthy And Strong Nails
You can keep your nails healthy and strong by following these tips in your daily nail care routine. This doesn't just improve how your hands look but also boosts your self-confidence.
Friday, March 08, 2024, 15:47 +0530
Happy Women's Day: Female Friendships Nurture The Mental Well-Being of Women
In this challenging world, it's the women who support women wholeheartedly. As women navigate the intricacies of their lives, these spiritual connections provide them with strength, resilience, and true connection that help to shape a good narrative for mental health in a complex setting.
Friday, March 08, 2024, 15:20 +0530
Arushi Nishank-Kumar Vishvas Collaborate For ‘Tarini’ - Deets Inside
Acclaimed writer Kumar Vishwas shares his enthusiasm, saying, "Collaborating on Tarini is an honor, and I am excited to weave this tale of courage and triumph. The journey of these six women is a source of inspiration, and we hope to convey their story in a way that resonates universally."
Friday, March 08, 2024, 12:18 +0530
Happy Women’s Day: Aamir Khan Slashes Ticket Prices For ‘Laapataa Ladies’ On March 8
Since there is 'International Women's Day' today, the makers of 'Laapataa Ladies' have kept a special offer for audiences across the nation.
Friday, March 08, 2024, 11:53 +0530
Shaitaan Movie Review: Sinister R Madhavan Impresses In Presence Of Ajay Devgn
The horrific R Madhavan vs. Ajay Devgn tale is here. It’s just a monotonous, desi-style black magic film.
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Happy Maha Shivratri 2024: Wishes, Greetings, WhatsApp Messages And Facebook Posts To Share Today
In 2024, Maha Shivratri is being observed on March 8. On this auspicious and divine day, share some heartfelt messages with your friends and relatives.
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Happy Women's Day 2024: Best Wishes, Messages, And Status To Share With The Leading Ladies Of Your Life
Cheers to the women who will not submit. The women who battle silently daily, when things are hard, have tremendous reservoirs of resilience and show love and bravery as leaders.
Friday, March 08, 2024, 07:52 +0530
Families In Frames: Bollywood Siblings That Share The Limelight
From Hrithik Roshan and Pashmina Roshan to Kareena Kapoor and Ranbir Kapoor, these cousins exemplify the essence of family goals in showbiz.
Thursday, March 07, 2024, 20:44 +0530
Prabhas' Fan Art Of His Latest Release 'Salaar Part 1: Ceasefire' Goes Viral
Hombale Films Salaar Part 1: Ceasefire directed by Prashanth Neel one of the biggest films of last year continues to create waves across the nation.
Thursday, March 07, 2024, 20:43 +0530
Kareena's Black Widow To Alia's Sehmat Khan Syed, 10 Leading Ladies Who Will Inspire You This Women’s Day
From the powerful Helen Black in Audible’s 'Marvel's Wastelanders: Black Widow,' voiced by Kareena Kapoor Khan to the fearless Sehmat in 'Raazi,' on Prime Video, each of them capture the audiences with their indomitable spirits.
Thursday, March 07, 2024, 20:43 +0530
Shah Rukh Khan Recites 'Mohabbatein' Dialogue In Gujarati, Salman Khan Dances On 'Dil Deewana': Watch
On Wednesday, several celebs including actors Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, Ranveer Singh and Arijit Singh once again arrived in Jamnagar, Gujarat where the three-day pre-wedding celebrations were held recently.
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Happy Women's Day: Last Minute Gift Ideas For Your Favourite Lady
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New Spins To Love For Sisters: 4 Reasons To Watch 'Mangal Lakshmi'
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Thursday, March 07, 2024, 19:03 +0530
This Women's Day Gift Your Ladies A Much-Needed App Subscription
This Women's Day, let's redefine the essence of gifting for the women who shaped our lives. Consider the transformative impact of a carefully chosen apps– a gift that resonates with the unique needs of Indian mothers and reflects a commitment to their health, happiness, and well-deserved care.
Thursday, March 07, 2024, 18:38 +0530
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Shaitaan Box Office Estimate Day 1: Ajay Devgn's horror flick casts a spell with a stellar start; collects Rs. 14.50 crores on Day 1
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 21:58:00 +0200
The Ajay Devgn-led Shaitaan has taken a very good start at the box office in India as early estimates suggest an opening day in the range of Rs. 14.25 to 15.25 crores. The horror thriller has surpassed all expectations and is proving to be a surprise package as far as the theatrical run is concerned. The top 3 national chains are headed to collect Rs. 7.25 crores, contributing around 50 percent to the total business.The film has done well universally - be it the metros or the mass belts - and the early audience reports are also supremely positive. The best business of Shaitaan has come from Mumbai followed by mass centres like CI, CP, and Rajasthan. Shaitaan will be looking at an opening weekend of Rs. 55 crores, and the audience reports from the cinema hall suggest the film will have a long run at the box office.Shaitaan was looking like a weak film however, the tides changed when the makers launched the theatrical trailer two weeks before the release. Mass Maharaja, Ajay Devgn is driving the business as it has been a while seen a leading film hero featured in a film of this genre.Shaitaan is not really an adult film and the treatment of the subject makes it palatable for the family audience too and this gives a shot for the film to have better legs in the long run. The start is very good, boosted by the Maha Shivratri holiday in mass belts, and its now all on the weekend growth
Shaitaan becomes Ajay Devgn’s biggest overseas release; to release in 1200+ screens in over 60 countries overseas
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 21:50:32 +0200
It seems like Shaitaan starring Ajay Devgn is generating quite a buzz, especially with its extensive overseas release. Directed by Vikas Bahl and featuring R Madhavan in a negative role, the film is anticipated to make a significant impact in the international market. With screenings planned in over 60 countries across 950+ locations and 1200 screens, it's poised to be Ajay Devgn's biggest overseas release to date.The wide release strategy, coupled with the excitement surrounding the film and its promotional efforts, is expected to drive impressive opening day collections. Early previews in the U.S.A and G.C.C territories have already received positive feedback, further fuelling anticipation for its international debut.Presented by Jio Studios, Devgn Films, and Panorama Studios, Shaitaan is described as a supernatural-thriller. Funasia Films and Marudhar Entertainment Network are handling distribution in the overseas market. Fans can catch the film when it releases on Friday, March 8.
Shaitaan Box Office Prediction: Ajay Devgn and R Madhavan starrer all set for a good start
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 13:35:31 +0200
The month of March is all set to embark on a good start, what with Shaitaan poised to take a positive start at the box office. Horror/supernatural genre was once considered to be a safe genre with a decent to good opening always guaranteed to come in. However, over the years, hardly any films are made in this space and hence with Shaitaan coming in, it’s a welcome relief.The fact that Ajay Devgn and R Madhavan are spearheading the show makes the film even bigger because typically there are mid-level stars or newcomers on such movies. However, their presence has lent added credibility to the film and made it accessible to a much larger audience base. All of that is for nothing though if the promo doesn’t work but in case of Shaitaan, this is a positive since audience awareness is there and that should ensure that the footfalls are at least decent enough to begin with.This one is primarily a word-of-mouth affair so even Rs. 7-8 crores opening would have been a nice enough start. However, advance booking has indicated some sort of momentum already building around the film which means a Rs. 10 crores start is pretty much there for the taking and there is possibility of Rs. 12 crores mark been reached as well. Given the mid-budget set up of the Vikas Bahl film, a start in Rs. 10-12 crores will ensure that the stage is set for it to further grow well over the weekend on the basis of strong word-of-mouth.
Shaitaan Advance Booking Update: Ajay Devgn's horror epic sells 35,000 tickets across the National multiplex chains; gears up for Rs. 10.5 cr. opening on Day 1
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 09:51:45 +0200
The Vikas Bahl directed Shaitaan starring Ajay Devgn and R Madhavan has fetched a good response in advance booking. As on early morning on Thursday, the horror film has sold approx. 35,000 tickets across the Top 3 national multiplex chains – PVR, Inox & Cinepolis. The film is looking to rake in overall pre-sales of 70,000 tickets in the national multiplex chains.The advance booking of Shaitaan will end up being 2 times higher than Devgn's last release, Bholaa, which co-incidentally again released on Maha Shivratri. Shaitaan will be looking to open at Rs. 10.50 crores on Friday, which is a good start for a horror film made on a limited budget.If the film carries positive report, Shaitaan will be looking to grow over the weekend and pack a punch. The trailer of Shaitaan was solid and the impact of the theatrical trailer is visible in pre-sales. Interestingly, the advance bookings are good in non national chains and single screens too, and this has got a lot to do with the Ajay Devgn factor.Shaitaan is all set to release on March 9, 2024. Stay tuned for Bollywood Hungama's review of this horror thriller.
Article 370 Box Office: Yami Gautam starrer is the top performing film on Monday
Tue, 05 Mar 2024 17:19:44 +0200
Amongst all the films in the running, Article 370 has emerged as the top performing of them all. Despite new releases as well as some holdover films, it’s the geopolitical action drama that’s finding the most footfalls for 11 days in a row now. The film has pretty much come on its own and for the rest of the week too, it would be bringing in the most footfalls on a daily basis.This was seen not just over the weekend gone by when the collections were quite good but now at the start of the weekdays as well, what with Rs. 2 crores* been collected at the box office. For a film of this sort of scale, size, setting and genre, such collections are good enough to keep coming on the weekdays of Week 2. In fact, as long as collections stay over Rs. 1.50 crores mark right through the weekdays, it would be good enough as the film has already recovered its cost and has been making profits with its current total standing at Rs. 56.44 crores*.Meanwhile, one waits to see how much distance Laapataa Ladies covers in days to come. Theatrically, its business is not in line with the merits and one expected Monday to see some sort of hold. That was going to be always challenging, especially since the opening weekend hadn’t seen the kind of jumps that would have got it into a comfortable spot as had happened with 12th Fail. Hence, with Monday coming to Rs. 0.35 crores and the overall collections moving to Rs. 4.10 crores, all eyes would be on the best that it can gather in its lifetime run.*Estimates. Final numbers awaitedNote: All collections as per production and distribution sources
Article 370 Box Office: Yami Gautam starrer crosses half century, is following better trajectory than Neerja
Mon, 04 Mar 2024 12:37:54 +0200
On its release back in 2016, Sonam Kapoor starrer Neerja had collected Rs. 4.70 crores on its opening day. It grew well over the weekend to register Rs. 22.01 crores, had a strong first week that closed at Rs. 35.32 crores, and then more than doubled that number in its lifetime by closing at Rs. 75.65 crores. Now, the Yami Gautam starrer Article 370, which is also a female led geopolitical action drama, is following a somewhat better trajectory. After collecting Rs. 6.12 crores on its first day, registering a weekend of Rs. 25.45 crores and then enjoying a first week score of Rs. 38.82 crores, it is very likely heading well towards a lifetime score of Rs. 75 crores.This has been assured by yet another super solid day that it scored on Sunday when Rs. 7.25 crores came in. While Neerja had a lesser second Sunday with a score of Rs. 6.65 crores, Article 370 has gone up and will now be staying over the Rs. 2 crores mark on a daily basis. Once that happens then a Rs. 75 crores lifetime will be very much possible. Currently, the film stands at Rs. 54.44 crores.Meanwhile, Laapataa Ladies had a weekend of Rs. 4.12 crores. The film had started with Rs. 1.02 crores and then saw some growth in collections on Saturday and then Sunday. Ideally, the numbers should have kept doubling on a day-by-day basis but while that hasn't happened, one now waits to see if today the numbers turn out to be greater than Friday. If that turns out to be the case, then there may be some sort of run that the Kiran Rao directed film may have.Note: All collections as per production and distribution sources
Article 370 Box Office: Yami Gautam starrer stays over Rs. 3 crores mark on weekdays
Fri, 01 Mar 2024 12:38:33 +0200
Strong hold over the weekdays has allowed Article 370 to enjoy a good Week One at the box office. The film stayed over Rs. 3 crores mark right through with collections holding quite well from Rs. 3.60 crores on Monday to Rs. 3.07 crores on Thursday. This is really impressive because stability like this promises a good second week as well.By the look of things, the film should earn in the vicinity of Rs. 3 crores today as well since there is just no competition at least as yet. Laapataa Ladies has released along with half a dozen other releases but that too would start coming on its own during the rest of the weekend only. Till then, it would be Article 370 that will keep bringing in audiences and there would be good push that it will see tomorrow and day after in particular.The film has done well enough to reach Rs. 38.82 crores so far, which is a good number. That said, it hasn’t quite gone ahead and hit the roof just like The Kashmir Files or The Kerala Story had done on their release. These two films had seen exponential hike in numbers during the opening weekend itself and then got into an altogether different trajectory during the weekdays. On the contrary, Article 370 hasn’t quite seen that kind of trend but behaved more like an appreciated film that sees a regular organic trending.Note: All collections as per production and distribution sources
Article 370 Box Office: Yami Gautam starrer sees negligible drop on Tuesday
Wed, 28 Feb 2024 13:13:10 +0200
It was a negligible drop on Tuesday for Yami Gautam starrer Article 370 as Rs. 3.55 crores came in. On Monday the film had held well at Rs. 3.60 crores and now that it has stayed around the same number all over again, it’s very good trending. This is the kind of hold which would be expected today and tomorrow as well which will allow the film to have a healthy first week score.The film benefits from the fact that it’s a largely open week ahead. On Friday arrives Laapataa Ladies and while there are half a dozen other films that will arrive as well, they will primarily see a token release. As for Laapataa Ladies, it would be a word-of-mouth film which means its collections will start gaining momentum from Saturday onwards. In the midst of this all, since Article 370 is a set film, it will benefit the most and hence momentum would be there in its favour.So far, the film had collected Rs. 32.60 crores and it should score a half century by Sunday itself. From there it should eventually cross Rs. 65 crores lifetime at the very least though as has been seen in the past, sometimes set films keep playing on and on and this is what the team of Article 370 would be hoping for.Note: All collections as per production and distribution sources
Article 370 Box Office: Yami Gautam starrer sails through on Monday, should see minimal drops during weekdays
Tue, 27 Feb 2024 12:16:14 +0200
Article 370 has sailed through well on Monday with 3.60 crores coming in. Anything over Rs. 3.50 crores would have been a good total for this controlled budgeted film and here the collections are wee bit more than that, which puts it in a comfortable state. The drop from Friday collections of Rs. 6.12 crores is also under control since the day also saw added footfalls due to Cinema Lovers Day, which gave the film the kind of push that happens on a partial holiday, and hence that needs to be taken into consideration as well.The Yami Gautam and Priyamani starrer has now reached Rs. 29.05 crores and will comfortably cross Rs. 40 crores mark by close of first week. It’s good to see the way the actress has been making a mark with her theatrical releases as well since last year she had already delivered a Rs. 100 Crore Club success with OMG 2. While one waits to see if Article 370 manages to push its way past the century mark as well, rest assured it would be a good success for sure and enjoy a long run.It’s good to see different genre of films finding audiences this year. It all started with HanuMan followed by Fighter and now Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya followed by Article 370; goes on to show that audiences are receptive to different kind of films regardless of genre, the scale at which the they have been made and whether it’s a core theatrical or ‘OTT type of film’.Note: All collections as per production and distribution sources
Padmaavat to Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya Shahid Kapoor's highest worldwide grossers
Tue, 27 Feb 2024 10:00:37 +0200
Shahid Kapoor, the Bollywood heartthrob known for his versatility and charm, has carved a niche for himself in the industry with his stellar performances. As we explore his cinematic journey, let's delve into Shahid Kapoor's top worldwide grossers, highlighting the star-studded cast, directors, and the significant milestone achieved with Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya becoming his fourth film to cross the coveted 100 crore mark globally.1. Padmaavat (2018) – Rs. 571.96 crores
Director: Sanjay Leela Bhansali
Cast: Deepika Padukone, Ranveer Singh, Shahid Kapoor
At the zenith of Shahid Kapoor's global box office conquest stands Padmaavat, a magnum opus directed by the visionary filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali. This historical drama, featuring a stellar ensemble cast including Deepika Padukone, Ranveer Singh, and Shahid Kapoor as Maharawal Ratan Singh, mesmerized audiences worldwide with its opulence and grandeur. With a worldwide gross of Rs. 571.96 crores, Padmaavat remains an unparalleled triumph in Shahid Kapoor's cinematic journey.2. Kabir Singh (2019) – Rs. 379.02 crores
Director: Sandeep Reddy Vanga
Cast: Shahid Kapoor, Kiara Advani
Following closely behind is Kabir Singh, the intense romantic drama helmed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga. Shahid Kapoor's portrayal of the titular character, a flawed yet captivating protagonist, struck a chord with audiences globally. Paired opposite Kiara Advani, Shahid's raw and compelling performance propelled the film to tremendous success, earning a worldwide gross of Rs. 379.02 crores and reaffirming his status as a box office powerhouse.3. Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya – Rs. 120.71 crores
Director: Amit Joshi, Aradhana Sah
Cast: Shahid Kapoor, Kriti Sanon, Dimple Kapadia
Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya marks Shahid Kapoor's fourth film to join the prestigious Rs. 100 crore club worldwide, solidifying his box office prowess. While specific details about the director and co-stars are not available, the film's achievement of grossing Rs. 120.71 crores globally underscores Shahid Kapoor's ability to attract audiences across borders and deliver commercial successes consistently.4. R… Rajkumar (2013) – Rs. 101.21 crores
Director: Prabhu Deva
Cast: Shahid Kapoor, Sonakshi Sinha
Completing the lineup of Shahid Kapoor's top worldwide grossers is R… Rajkumar, an action-packed entertainer directed by Prabhu Deva. Starring alongside Sonakshi Sinha, Shahid Kapoor showcased his versatility with his portrayal of a rugged and charismatic character. Despite mixed critical reception, the film resonated with audiences, crossing the 100 crore mark worldwide with a total gross of Rs. 101.21 crores.Shahid Kapoor's remarkable journey in the world of cinema is a testament to his talent, dedication, and enduring appeal among audiences worldwide. As he continues to push boundaries and deliver captivating performances, his position as a global superstar remains unshakable.
Box Office: Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya to Padmaavat; Shahid Kapoor's Top 3 Highest Overseas grossers
Mon, 26 Feb 2024 16:01:09 +0200
Shahid Kapoor, the versatile and talented Bollywood actor, has not only captivated audiences in India but has also made his mark internationally with several of his films becoming massive hits overseas. Let's delve into Shahid Kapoor's top overseas grossers to date, celebrating the star cast and directors behind each cinematic triumph.1. Padmaavat (2018) - $29 Million USD:
Director: Sanjay Leela Bhansali
Cast: Deepika Padukone, Ranveer Singh, Shahid KapoorTopping the list is the epic historical drama Padmaavat, directed by the visionary filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali. Starring alongside Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh, Shahid Kapoor delivered a remarkable performance as Maharawal Ratan Singh. The film garnered immense attention globally for its grandeur, performances, and controversy, resulting in a staggering overseas gross of $29 million USD.2. Kabir Singh (2019) - $6.90 Million USD:
Director: Sandeep Reddy Vanga
Cast: Shahid Kapoor, Kiara AdvaniKabir Singh, a remake of the Telugu film Arjun Reddy, proved to be a game-changer for Shahid Kapoor's career. Directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga, the film showcased Shahid Kapoor in a never-seen-before avatar, portraying the titular character with raw intensity and emotion. Paired opposite Kiara Advani, Shahid's portrayal of a flawed yet compelling character struck a chord with audiences worldwide, leading to a remarkable overseas gross of $6.90 million USD.3. Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya (2024) - $4.50 Million USD:
Director: Amit Joshi, Aradhana Sah
Cast: Shahid Kapoor, Kriti Sanon, Dimple KapadiaTeri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya stands as another testament to Shahid Kapoor's prowess as an actor and his ability to draw audiences across borders. Directed by Amit Joshi and Aradhana Sah the film featured Shahid Kapoor alongside a talented ensemble cast. While specific details about the director and co-stars are not available, the film's overseas gross of $4.50 million USD solidifies its position as one of Shahid Kapoor's top earners internationally.Shahid Kapoor's journey to international success continues to inspire and entertain audiences worldwide, solidifying his status as one of Bollywood's most bankable stars on a global scale.
Article 370 Box Office: Scores a very healthy weekend, all eyes on weekday holds now
Mon, 26 Feb 2024 12:27:03 +0200
The weekend has done the job for Article 370. After a very good start that happened on Friday and subsequently huge growth on Saturday, the film came on its own on Sunday as well. The collections were rock solid at Rs. 10.25 crores and that's pretty positive for this film, which has a new director Aditya Suhas Jambhale calling the shots. Even to conceive a film with a subject like this is challenging in itself and the fact that he has actually executed it well and that too in an entertaining manner says a lot about how cinema is evolving in Bollywood.Just when it had started seeming that only hardcore massy action masala movies are working at the box office, it's heartening to see a geopolitical drama like Article 370 hit the screens and find good audience for itself. While one waits to see where does it eventually head towards, the fact remains that it's a clear success in the making and at the very least, a lifetime of over Rs. 75 crores is on the cards with possibility of a Rs. 100 Crore Club entry as well.The Yami Gautam and Priyamani starrer has already netted Rs. 25.45 crores and by the look of things, weekdays would be rather stable too. That means the first week numbers will comfortably go past the Rs. 40 crores mark and post that there would be good collections coming in weeks to come as well, since this isn't just one of those routine first weekend/first week films. Last year, Yami Gautam had scored as a lawyer with grey shades in OMG 2 and now in this rather heroic part in Article 370, she has proven her mettle all over again.Note: All collections as per production and distribution sources
Yami Gautam's Article 370 clocks substantial overseas growth on Day 2
Sun, 25 Feb 2024 17:23:19 +0200
The Yami Gautam starrer Article 370 has shown a promising start in the overseas box office, with noticeable growth on its second day across several key markets. Here’s a day-wise comparison and analysis of its performance in Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, the United States, and Canada.Day 1 Performance
Australia: The film opened with $15,382 USD from 30 screens.
New Zealand: It garnered $1,735 USD from 11 screens.
U.K.: The U.K. box office saw a collection of $15,700 USD from 47 screens.
U.S.A.: The United States reported the highest opening with $59,869 USD from 134 screens.
Canada: In Canada, it made $18,674 USD from 24 screens.Day 2 Performance
Australia: Saw a significant increase to $23,526 USD from 31 screens, indicating a growth of 52.96%.
New Zealand: The growth was even more pronounced at 87.39%, with collections jumping to $3,252 USD from the same number of screens.
U.K.: Interestingly, in U.K. it collected $8,084 USD from 30 screens with some screens yet to report.
U.S.A.: Continued to lead with an impressive surge to $91,348 USD from 114 screens, marking a 52.52% growth.
Canada: Showed the highest growth rate of 85.98%, with revenues increasing to $34,727 USD from 23 screens.Analysis
The film experienced robust growth in Australia, New Zealand, the USA, and Canada, with the U.S. maintaining its lead in both revenue and growth percentage. Notably, Canada showcased the highest growth rate on Day 2 over Day 1.These results highlight the reception of Article 370 across different overseas markets, with overall positive growth indicating a strong interest in the film’s subject matter and its lead star, Yami Gautam.
Article 370 Box Office: Yami Gautam starrer sees huge growth on Saturday
Sun, 25 Feb 2024 13:26:14 +0200
After taking a very good start on Friday when Rs. 6.12 crores came in, Article 370 came on its own on Saturday with consistent footfalls all over again. In fact, the film had played on reduced ticket rates on Friday but now on Saturday the prices have come to normal as well. This turned out to be a double whammy for the film as the collections zoomed further to Rs. 9.08 crores.Now even if the collections would have stayed at the same levels, it wouldn't have been bad since a large chunk of audience had anyways watched the film on Friday, and as a result the footfalls could have been lesser. However, none of that happened for the film since word of mouth is quite strong and as a result of that more and more people have been excited well enough to catch it in theatres. In fact, not just the class audience but even a good segment of masses is patronizing the film as well due to several fiery dialogues and clap-worthy scenes.The Yami Gautam starrer has now moved up to Rs. 15.20 crores and with further growth on the anvil today, the collections will rather comfortably go past the Rs. 25 crores milestone. That would be truly remarkable for the film since even if that would have been an entire Week One number, the controlled budgeted film would still have been rather comfortably placed.Note: All collections as per production and distribution sources
Article 370 Box Office Estimate Day 2: Yami Gautam film jumps by 35%; collects Rs. 8 crores on Saturday
Sat, 24 Feb 2024 22:38:38 +0200
The Yami Gautam led Article 370 has shown a fantastic growth in collections on second day. According to early estimates, the Aditya Dhar produced political thriller is seeing a 35% jump in the business leading to box office collection of Rs. 7.75 to 8.25 crore. With this, the two-day total of Article 370 stands at Rs 14.00 crore.The Yami Gautam film has shown a spike in numbers despite overperforming on the opening day owing to the Cinema Lovers Day. This feat is a replica of film showing a spike in business after a national holiday. The two-day trend of Article 370 points to a likely stronghold in numbers on Monday.Article 370 might show another upward jump on Sunday and lock an opening weekend of Rs. 24 crore, which is a fantastic result for a film with a controlled budget and this star cast. With Fighter edging close to Rs. 200 crores in India, followed by Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya scoring Rs. 63 crores, and now Article 370, one can safely say that 2024 has started decently and its on Shaitaan, Yodha, Maidaan, and Bade Miyan Chote Miyan to continue the momentum.
Box Office: Good day for Bollywood as Article 370 and Crakk cross Rs. 10 crores mark on Friday, Cinema Lovers Day
Sat, 24 Feb 2024 14:53:28 +0200
It turned out to be a good Friday for Bollywood as over Rs. 10 crores came in. Article 370 and Crakk were the two new releases of the week and while the former took a very good opening, the latter did well as well. What further helped the collections was Cinema Lovers Day been (suddenly) declared a couple of days before releases, as a result of which the tickets were made available for a mere Rs. 99. This helped in increased footfalls, though that worked more for Crakk since it’s a massy film and hence lower ticket prices helped.As for the collections, Article 370 brought in Rs. 6.12 crores on its first day and that's a really good number considering the fact that this one is a geopolitical drama with a lot of constitutional jargon. That could well alienate a large chunk of audience but then on the flipside there is a lot for the class audience which means at the premium multiplexes with higher priced tickets, the film will come on its own from today. Since critical acclaim is high on the film and word of mouth amongst audiences really solid, expect the collections to increase over the weekend.On the other hand, Crakk is an out and out massy film and hence it made sense to entice maximum count of audiences on the first day itself, so that the word of mouth spreads fast. The film does appeal to the gentry, though its polished treatment and truly big screen appeal offers to the young generation as well, especially those who are into gaming and extreme sports. A start of Rs. 4.11 crores has been taken, which is the third best for Vidyut Jammwal after Commando 3 and Commando 2, and now it's about the kind of momentum that it picks from this point on.Note: All collections as per production and distribution sources
Article 370 Box Office: Yami Gautam starrer earns an impressive Rs. 6.12 crores
Sat, 24 Feb 2024 12:54:21 +0200
Kashmir has been one of the favourite subjects of Bollywood films, especially the ones which deal with politics. Filmmaker Aditya Dhar’s production Article 370 is also a political drama based in the valley with a dose of action. Starring Yami Gautam Dhar in the lead, the movie looks back at the abrogation of Article 370 from the state in 2019.The film, which released yesterday on February 23, was expected to perform decently at the box office. But it has actually surpassed expectations by taking a positive opening of Rs. 6.12 crores in India. By doing this, the movie has proved all calculations and estimations wrong.One needs to note that Article 370, like many other films playing in theatres, was benefitted by the fact that it was Cinema Lovers Day yesterday, through which one could watch any movie in any theatre and at any time just for Rs. 99. So, it will be interesting to see if the film continues to earn well today (Saturday) and on Sunday. The reviews from the critics and the audience’s word-of-mouth has been positive. Hence, the movie has a good chance of continuing its momentum.Directed by Aditya Jambhale, Article 370 also stars Priyamani, Arun Govil, Kiran Karmarkar, among others.Also Read: Yami Gautam Dhar REACTS after PM Narendra Modi mentions Article 370 in his speech; actress says, “Hope that we all exceed your expectations”
Article 370 Box Office Estimate Day 1: Yami Gautam's film opens well; collects Rs. 5.75 crores on Friday
Fri, 23 Feb 2024 21:34:49 +0200
The much-spoken-about Article 370 starring Yami Gautam has taken a good start at the box office in India. As per early estimates, the Aditya Dhar production has collected in the range of Rs. 5.26 to 6.25 crores on the opening day, surpassing all the pre-release predictions.The political thriller has benefitted on account of cinema lovers day where the ticket was priced at flat Rs. 99 and the move has also resulted in a bigger sampling for the film among the audience. The initial reports are very positive and there is a bright chance for Article 370 to do what Kashmir Files and Kerala Story did in 2022 and 2023 respectively, though one needs to wait for the Saturday trend to say this with surety.The pricing goes back to Normal on Saturday and the trend from hereon will be interesting to see as Article 370 has over-indexed on Friday. If the film manages to be stable at the same levels on Saturday, it's poised for a long run at the box office and if by chance there is a jump in the biz, sky will be the limit.Article 370 is made on a controlled budget and with this start, it is sure to be a major money spinner for all the stakeholders.
Indian cinema's January Jackpot: Hanu-Man leads with a Knockout, Fighter not far behind!
Fri, 23 Feb 2024 18:00:26 +0200
January 2024 witnessed a vibrant theatrical tapestry at the Indian box office, reflecting the country's diverse cinematic tastes. The language distribution of the gross domestic box office revenue was a testament to this variety. Telugu cinema took the lead, claiming a whopping 39% share, while Hindi films followed closely with 36%. Tamil cinema also made a significant impact with 16%, while Malayalam and Hollywood tied at 4%. Kannada films, along with other regional movies, contributed to the remaining percentage, underscoring the rich mosaic of film industries thriving in India.Leading the charge in earnings was Hanu-Man, grossing ₹241 cr, proving that superhero tales have a universal appeal that transcends language barriers.Not far behind was the Hrithik Roshan and Deepika Padukone starrer Fighter, directed by Siddharth Anand. The high-octane action film topped the January releases with an impressive gross of ₹235 cr. across all language versions. Fighter not only showcased the star power of its leads but also the audience's enduring love for well-crafted action spectacles. Guntur Kaaram followed with a commendable ₹142 cr, a nod to the Telugu film industry's robust storytelling and fanbase.Ayalan and Captain Miller showcased Tamil cinema's stronghold with ₹63 cr. and ₹50 cr, respectively. These figures not only indicate the films' success but also hint at the audiences' appreciation for the diversity in genre and narrative these films offered. The bottom half of the top ten saw a mix of genres and languages, from the comedy-drama Naa Saami Ranga to the biographical drama Abraham Ozler, each adding to the month's box office with figures ranging from ₹29 cr. to ₹15 cr.January's box office collection is a clear indicator of the Indian audience's eclectic preferences, with their appetite for a wide range of stories being well-fed by filmmakers from across the spectrum of Indian cinema. This month set a precedent for the rest of the year, promising a box office environment where every language and genre can find its audience and thrive.(With inputs from Ormax Media)
Fighter collects Rs. 6.55 cr. in Week 4 at the India box office; edges close to the coveted Rs. 200 cr. mark
Fri, 23 Feb 2024 15:57:44 +0200
The Hrithik Roshan and Deepika Padukone starrer Fighter, directed by Siddharth Anand, has shown consistency in its fourth week at the box office. Despite facing competition from new releases and the typical declines associated with extended theatrical runs, Fighter has managed to pull in Rs. 6.55 crore in its fourth week.The film opened the week with a collection of Rs. 0.75 crore on Friday, witnessing a notable jump over the weekend with Rs. 1.5 crore on Saturday and reaching its peak at Rs. 2 crore on Sunday. As the week progressed, Fighter saw a predictable dip in its weekday collections, garnering Rs. 0.65 crore on Monday, followed by Rs. 0.6 crore on Tuesday, Rs. 0.55 crore on Wednesday and concluding the week with Rs. 0.5 crore on Thursday.With these latest figures, Fighter has amassed a lifetime collection of Rs. 197.25 crore, edging close to the coveted Rs. 200 crore mark, a milestone that few films achieve.
Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya has a decent Week 2; collects Rs. 21.3 cr. at the box office
Fri, 23 Feb 2024 15:49:04 +0200
In its second week at the box office, Shahid Kapoor-Kriti Sanon starrer Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya continued to draw audiences, showcasing a decent hold despite new releases vying for viewers' attention. The film kicked off its second week with a promising Rs. 3 crores on Friday. The weekend saw a significant uptick in collections, with Saturday raking in Rs. 5 crore, followed by a robust Sunday at Rs. 6 crore, indicating the film's strong appeal and positive word of mouth.As weekdays commenced, the film naturally experienced a dip, yet maintained a steady pace with Monday's collections at Rs. 2 crore. The following days saw a slight decrement with Tuesday at Rs. 1.9 crore, Wednesday at Rs. 1.8 crore, and Thursday closing the week at Rs. 1.6 crore. By the end of its second week, Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya has amassed a total of Rs. 63.27 crore, a commendable feat that underscores the film's success and the audience's approval. This performance not only highlights the film's ability to resonate with viewers but also reflects the strong storytelling and cinematic execution that have become hallmarks of this captivating drama.As Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya continues its theatrical run, it remains to be seen how it fares against upcoming releases and whether it can sustain its box office momentum in the weeks to come.
Box Office: Article 370, Crakk, Teri Baaton Mein Kaisa Uljha Jiya expected to bring in over Rs. 15 crores today, Cinema Lover’s Day
Fri, 23 Feb 2024 11:32:46 +0200
After National Cinema Day, looks like another big box office event would be designated for Cinema Lover’s Day. One hopes that something like this happens every year because if the response so far to the expected box office performances of today’s releases is any indication then audiences are truly embracing the big day.Article 370 and Crakk are the two new releases of today and they are set for a good to excellent start. With the ticket prices set at Rs. 99, online sales have been huge already with advance booking hitting the roof. To have more than 1 lakh tickets been sold for Article 370 and 50,000 crossing for Crakk further reflects that audiences are looking forward to some good entertainment at the big screen. Moreover, there has been genuine interest in the two films too amongst the target audience, because if that’s not the case then even Rs. 50 tickets don’t sell.As of now, the Yami Gautam starrer is comfortably placed for a Rs. 7-8 crores start and it won’t be surprising if it goes further high and even hit a double digit score. That would be a stretch given the ticket prices but then anything is possible when word of mouth catches up. On the other hand Vidyut Jammwal and Arjun Rampal starrer Crakk too is seeing a potential Rs. 4-5 crores opening day as there would be a lot which would come from the single screens and advance booking data for that is not as transparent.This isn’t all as holdover release Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya is seeing rapid advance booking as well with more than 50,000 tickets been sold. For a film, which is in its third week, Friday collections are set to be greater than last Friday of Rs. 3.21 crores with possibility of a stretch towards the Rs. 5 crores mark.All in all, between the three films, Rs. 15 crores is a given and there is a chance that a few more crores get added to this number. A big day indeed for Bollywood.
Cinema Lovers Day: Article 370, Crakk, Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya benefit from Rs. 99 scheme
Fri, 23 Feb 2024 10:13:06 +0200
Today marks the much awaited Cinema Lovers Day through which the audience can enjoy any movie at any theatre at any given time only at Rs. 99. This has, obviously, excited cinema lovers across the country, which is evident from the impressive advance booking that has taken place at various cinema outlets today for quite a few films.Till last night at 11:30 pm, PVR Inox sold as many as 90,000 tickets for today’s release Article 370. Cinepolis, on the other hand, has sold 29,000 tickets for the film. The total for the Yami Gautam starrer comes down to an impressive 1,19,000 tickets.Vidyut Jammwal starrer Crakk, which also releases today, has sold 41,000 tickets in PVR Inox and 12,000 tickets in Cinepolis. The total comes down to 53,000 tickets sold. Directed by Aditya Datt, the movie, filled with action and stunts, also stars Arjun Rampal, Nora Fatehi and Amy Jackson.Shahid Kapoor and Kriti Sanon starrer Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya, which released two weeks back on February 9, has also benefitted from the Cinema Lovers Day scheme by selling more tickets than Crakk, which is a new release. The movie has sold 43,000 tickets and 15,000 tickets in PVR Inox and Cinepolis respectively for today. Its total comes down to 58,000 tickets.One must note that these are the ticket sales numbers only in the two aforementioned multiplex chains and it doesn’t include numbers from various other multiplexes and single screen theatres.Also Read: Yami Gautam’s performance in Article 370’s trailer receives love and support from Ajay Devgn, Akshay Kumar, Kangana Ranaut, Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri and Varun Dhawan
Top 10 Hindi film acquisitions of 2023 by OTT platforms: Netflix bags the top spot with 5 titles; Amazon Prime Video follows with 3 titles
Tue, 20 Feb 2024 11:30:53 +0200
The year 2023 has witnessed a remarkable performance at the Indian box office, with several releases crossing significant milestones in terms of earnings. This report provides an overview of the acquisitions made by major OTT platforms of Hindi films that grossed over Rs. 75 crores at the India box office in 2023.Of the Top 10 Hindi grossers of 2023, Netflix has 5 titles, Amazon Prime Video has 3 followed by ZEE 5 with 2 titles.OTT Acquisitions1. Netflix AcquisitionsNetflix, a major player in the OTT space, acquired two films that grossed over Rs. 500 crores, demonstrating their commitment to premium content.The platform also secured 6 releases that earned over Rs. 149 crores and 1 release surpassing Rs. 100 crores.Cumulatively, Netflix's acquisitions from 6 releases, including Jawan, Animal, Salaar, OMG 2, Dunki, Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar, and Dream Girl 2, amounted to an impressive Rs. 1,753.49 crores, constituting 44.67% of the total earnings from the 19 films.2. Amazon Prime Video AcquisitionsAmazon Prime Video acquired films across various earning brackets, with one release surpassing Rs. 500 crores, one over Rs. 250 crores, and 2 films crossing Rs. 100 crores.The cumulative box office collections from Amazon Prime's acquisitions, including Pathaan, Tiger 3, Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani, Adipurush, Fukrey 3, Bholaa, and Satyaprem Ki Katha, amounted to Rs. 1373.45 crores, making up 31.24% of the total earnings.3. ZEE 5 AcquisitionsZEE 5 ventured into acquisitions with 1 film surpassing Rs. 500 crores, 1 over Rs. 100 crores, and 1 crossing Rs. 75 crores.The cumulative box office collections from ZEE 5's acquisitions, including Gadar 2, The Kerala Story, Sam Bahadur, and Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan, amounted to Rs. 970.4 crores, contributing 22.07% to the total earnings.The diverse performance of films at the box office showcases the dynamic nature of the Indian film industry. The strategic acquisitions by OTT platforms, such as Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and ZEE 5, reflect the increasing competition for premium content. As the industry continues to evolve, these numbers provide insights into the changing patterns of film consumption, emphasizing the coexistence of traditional theatrical releases and digital platforms.Top 10 Hindi Releases of 2023 and their streaming platformsJawan – Rs. 643.87 cr. - Netflix
Animal – Rs. 554.43 cr. - Netflix
Pathaan – Rs. 543.05 cr. - Amazon Prime Video
Gadar 2 – Rs. 525.45 cr. - ZEE 5
Tiger 3 – Rs. 285.52 cr. - Amazon Prime Video
The Kerala Story – Rs. 242.2 cr. – ZEE 5
Dunki – Rs. 210.02 cr. - Netflix
Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani – Rs. 153.6 cr. - Amazon Prime Video
Salaar – Rs. 151.07 cr. - Netflix
OMG 2 – Rs. 150.17 cr. - Netflix
Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya Box Office: Film further consolidates on Sunday
Mon, 19 Feb 2024 19:21:43 +0200
Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya is turning out to be a success and there is good consolidation happening in the second week. If the first week had found itself on a good ground after growing well over the weekend and then staying consistent during the weekdays with good spike on Valentine's Day, then the second weekend has shown good trending as well with a stable Friday, fiery Saturday and now a stable Sunday.This was evidenced in good collections of Rs. 6 crores more that came in. This means the collections have almost doubled over Rs. 3 crores which had been netted on Friday, and that's really good. It also means that from this point the weekdays would be good all over again and since the film has come on its own already, around Rs. 8 crores more can be expected to be added on to its overall score so far.The Shahid Kapoor and Kriti Sanon starrer has already netted Rs. 55.97 crores and should now reach Rs. 70 crores pretty soon. In fact, a lifetime in excess of Rs. 75 crores is a given now and considering the fact that this one is a sci-fi romcom which has been a rather unexplored subject in Bollywood, it would be a good enough total overall.Note: All collections as per production and distribution sources
Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Ulja Jiya Box Office: The film grosses Rs. 100 crores worldwide
Mon, 19 Feb 2024 18:08:49 +0200
The subject of debut filmmakers Amit Joshi and Aradhana Sah’s Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya is as unusual as its title. Bollywood is known for making love stories, since time immemorial. But the film starring Shahid Kapoor and Kriti Sanon is one of the most unusual love stories as it’s between a man and a robot. As the makers are saying, it’s ‘an impossible love story.’ Hence, the subject of the film was enough for the audience to take note of it.After releasing in theatres globally on February 9, Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya has now crossed Rs. 100 crores gross at the worldwide box office. The movie achieved the feat yesterday February 19. Its worldwide total currently stands at Rs. 100.66 crores.To breakdown the figure, the film’s India gross number so far is Rs. 66.63 crores. The overseas number, on the other hand, is Rs. 34.03 crores. The total comes down to Rs. 100.66 crores gross.Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya also stars Dharmendra, Dimple Kapadia, Rakesh Bedi, Anubha Fatehpuria, Rajesh Kumar, among others. The movie is produced under Dinesh Vijan’s banner Maddock Studios and Jyoti Deshpande from Jio Studios.Also Read: In her tenth year in Bollywood, Kriti Sanon hits the ball out of the park with Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya; a RARE actor who proves her worth as a performer through mainstream films and who doesn’t rely on hatke, art films to do so
Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya Box Office: Film grows over Thursday on Friday
Sat, 17 Feb 2024 11:50:40 +0200
Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya scored an even better Friday than Thursday as it started its Week 2 campaign at the box office. On Thursday, the film had netted Rs. 3 crores and now on Friday it has gone up to accumulate Rs. 3.21* crores. This is good because usually there is at least a bit of a dip that comes in but here the numbers have gone up. Agreed that there is no new major release in theatres and also there is a weekend kick-start factor that comes in. Still, any sort of growth is always welcome and this is the kind of welcome trend that helps a film.It further goes on to show that how BOGO offer had a very limited role to play in the film's run and it’s the merits that are bringing in footfalls. Otherwise with no such offer on Friday, the collections would have read relatively lower. However that has not happened and with the collections going up instead, the footfalls are even stronger now.From here, it's all about the Saturday growth now. As was seen in case of Fighter in its second week, the film had grown quite well from Friday to Saturday, and that set the momentum well enough to allow it a good second week. Now the Shahid Kapoor and Kriti Sanon starrer should also show good growth today and it has to be seen how big does it turn out to be. Further to that there should be consolidation on Sunday which means in its overall lifetime total, the sci-fi romcom should add on well over and above Rs. 50* crores that it has collected so far.Note: All collections as per production and distribution sources
Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya Box Office: Does quite well, reaches almost Rs. 40 crores
Thu, 15 Feb 2024 15:53:56 +0200
Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya is having a good run at the box office. After seeing an increase in numbers from Monday to Tuesday, the film came on its own on Wednesday when the collections zoomed up further. Agreed that it was Valentine’s Day but still at the end of the day it wasn’t national holiday. It was more of a celebration day amongst youth, especially couples, and still to have numbers grow massively over Tuesday was quite impressive.No wonder, with Rs. 6 crores coming in on Wednesday, the momentum is on the film’s side now. Something like this happens only when there is a national holiday like EDX. Still, the Shahid Kapoor and Kriti Sanon starrer has grown and that shows that the film has been accepted by its target audience. Yes, there is a BOGO offer running alongside as well but none of that matters if a film isn’t accepted, and since there are enhanced footfalls already, it’s apparent that there is an audience for the film.The current score reads Rs. 38.97 crores for Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya and to reach here in just 6 days is good because even if this had been a full week score, it would have been fine after the start of Rs. 7.02 crores that was taken. Now the film will, in fact, add onto that, which would set it up well for Week 2.Note: All collections as per production and distribution sources
Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya Box Office: Comes close to Rs. 30 crores in its opening weekend
Mon, 12 Feb 2024 13:35:44 +0200
It has been a largely good weekend for Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya as close to Rs. 30 crores have been scored. The good part is that the trending of the film has been positive and while a larger ratio of jump happened on Saturday, the fact that there has been some sort of increase in collections on Sunday as well means that there is a run that can be expected in theatres now.The film brought in Rs. 10 crores more on Sunday and that's far ahead of Rs. 7.02 crores that were collected on the day of release. This has resulted in the opening weekend standing at Rs. 26.52 crores which is far better than Zara Hatke Zara Bachke [Rs. 22.59 crores]. It had ultimately enjoyed a lifetime score of Rs. 88 crores. Now, Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya would be aiming for a similar run as well, though for that the coming few days are going to be quite crucial.2024 has seen just a few releases so far and while Fighter has been the big one in January, the second biggest is Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya which promises to keep the month of February busy. There is a lot relying on the film to ensure that somehow a major chunk of the month goes by before Vidyut Jammwal's Crakk - Jeetegaa... Toh Jiyegaa along with Yami Gautam's Article 370 arrive on February 23 and then reignite spark at the box office. For that, the Shahid Kapoor and Kriti Sanon needs to keep doing well and build on top of Rs. 26.52 crores that it has accumulated so far.Note: All collections as per production and distribution sources
Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya Box Office: Film gets into double digit score on Saturday
Sun, 11 Feb 2024 13:45:55 +0200
It was a double-digit score for Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya on Saturday as Rs. 10.50 crores came in. This was also the need of the hour since there is an open fortnight for the film and to leverage that to the maximum, a good jump in numbers on Saturday and Sunday was required. The good part is that this has come on Saturday at least with numbers jumping from Friday score of Rs. 7.02 crores, and while there would be a bit of an increment on Sunday as well, given the urban theme of the film one need to keep the expectations in check.The Shahid Kapoor and Kriti Sanon starrer has now reached Rs. 17.02 crores and the logical next step would be for the film to hit the Rs. 30 crores milestone before the weekend is through. Since there is Valentine's Day coming on Wednesday, it acts as a mini-holiday of sorts and hence is expected to replicate the Friday number at least. This means the film does have potential to enjoy highs at multiple occasions in the first week run and a good Sunday jump will really help its cause.Last year, producer Dinesh Vijan's Zara Hatke Zara Bachke had started with Rs. 5.49 on its first day and then had a weekend of Rs. 22.59 crores before closing its first week at Rs. 37.35 crores. Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya has already seen a better first day [Rs. 7.02 crores] and will certainly have a better weekend as well as first week. What would eventually matter is whether the lifetime score of the Vicky Kaushal and Sara Ali Khan starrer [88 crores] is surpassed too in the long run by Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya and for that the first week moolah will matter.Note: All collections as per production and distribution sources
Telugu box office collections in 2023 were the HIGHEST ever but not a single Telugu film crossed the 300 cr. mark
Sat, 10 Feb 2024 16:53:14 +0200
The Telugu film industry has been doing well for a long time but it got a boost with the success of Bahubali – The Beginning (2015). It was dubbed in Hindi and released extensively in cinemas. The experiment succeeded as the Prabhas-starrer was a big hit in the Hindi-speaking markets. It even got a great viewership on television. As a result, the craze was tremendous for the sequel, Baahubali 2 – The Conclusion (2017). It was also quite loved and for the first time, a film in Hindi crossed the Rs. 500 crore mark. Ever since, several South films have been dubbed into Hindi. Even the original Telugu language films continued to do well. Meanwhile, a perception was built that Bollywood has supposedly been boycotted while Telugu films do blockbuster business. The myth was broken last year when Hindi films did record business.In this special report, we shall take a look at the performance of the Telugu film industry in 2023. The collections in 2022 were Rs. 2,145 crores, the highest ever. The 2023 figure was even more at Rs. 2,265 crores.At the same time, however, when compared to 2022 and the performance of Hindi films in 2023, the domestic box office gross collections of Telugu films paled last year. In 2022, RRR was the biggest hit ever, collecting more than Rs. 500 crores in Telugu. The biggest Telugu grosser in 2023 was the Prabhas-starrer Salaar: Part 1 – Ceasefire. It collected Rs. 278 crores gross. In other words, the biggest film in Telugu last year didn’t cross the Rs. 300 crore mark.This was followed by Chiranjeevi and Ravi Teja-starrer Waltair Veerayya at Rs. 181 crores and Prabhas-starrer Adipurush at Rs. 153 crores. A lot was expected from the latter due to the casting of Prabhas and since it was based on the Ramayana. It did have a huge opening but collections soon came down as the word of mouth was very poor.The fourth and fifth positions were taken by Veera Simha Reddy (Rs. 109 crores) and Bhagavanth Kesari (Rs. 101 crores). Both these films starred Nandamuri Balakrishna.Telugu Domestic Box Office Footfalls
2013 - 13.8 cr.
2014 - 15.6 cr.
2015 - 18.4 cr.
2016 – 18.1 cr.
2017 - 25.2 cr.
2018 - 18.6 cr.
2019 - 18.2 cr.
2020 - 7.7 cr.
2021 - 16.4 cr.
2022 – 23.3 cr.
2023 – 24.2 cr.Telugu Domestic Box Office (In cr. gross)
2013 – 869 cr.
2014 – 1,014 cr.
2015 – 1,214 cr.
2016 – 1,249 cr.
2017 – 1,865 cr.
2018 – 1,384 cr.
2019 – 1,404 cr.
2020 - 522 cr.
2021 – 1,118 cr.
2022 – 2,145 cr.
2023 – 2,265 cr.Telugu Top 10 Box Office 2023 (In cr. gross)
Salaar: Part 1 – Ceasefire – 278 cr.
Waltair Veerayya – 181 cr.
Adipurush – 153 cr.
Veera Simha Reddy – 109 cr.
Bhagavanth Kesari – 101 cr.
Bro – 92 cr.
Dasara – 85 cr.
Virupaksha – 69 cr.
Baby – 68 cr.
Kushi – 68 cr.Source: The Ormax Box Office report: 2023
Fighter Box Office: Film emerges as Hrithik Roshan's third movie to cross USD 10 mil. in overseas
Sat, 10 Feb 2024 16:30:15 +0200
In a feat that underscores his global appeal and box office magnetism, Hrithik Roshan adds another milestone to his illustrious career as Fighter becomes his third film to cross the coveted USD 10 million mark in overseas box office collections. Joining the ranks of his previous blockbusters War and Bang Bang, Fighter reaffirms Hrithik Roshan's stature as one of Bollywood's most bankable stars on the international stage.Following the phenomenal success of War, which amassed USD 13.7 million in overseas box office collections, and Bang Bang, which garnered USD 13.2 million, Fighter maintains Hrithik Roshan's winning streak abroad. The film's impressive overseas performance, with USD 10.81 million and counting, underscores the actor's enduring popularity and the universal appeal of his cinematic offerings.Fighter's stellar performance overseas further cements its status as a global blockbuster. Audiences around the world have been captivated by the film's electrifying action sequences, compelling performances, and engaging storyline, driving its box office success to new heights. Hrithik Roshan's charismatic presence on screen continues to resonate with international audiences, making Fighter a force to be reckoned with in the global entertainment landscape.Hrithik Roshan's ability to draw audiences to theatres transcends geographical boundaries, showcasing his unparalleled star power and widespread popularity. With each successive film, the actor has consistently delivered performances that resonate with audiences of all ages and backgrounds, earning him a dedicated fan base around the world. Fighter is yet another testament to his ability to captivate and enthrall audiences on a global scale.As Fighter continues to soar at the overseas box office, it adds another chapter to Hrithik Roshan's legacy of excellence in Indian cinema. His contributions to the industry, both as an actor and a box office powerhouse, have solidified his position as one of Bollywood's most iconic figures. With Fighter, Hrithik Roshan once again proves why he remains a dominant force in the world of entertainment, setting new benchmarks for success and achievement.Hrithik Roshan’s Top 3 USD 10 million + grossers at a glance
War – USD 13.7 million
Bang Bang – USD 13.2 million
Fighter – USD 10.81 million
Fighter Box Office: Film emerges as Hrithik Roshan’s fourth movie to gross Rs. 300+ cr. worldwide
Sat, 10 Feb 2024 16:00:52 +0200
In an achievement that solidifies his position as one of Bollywood's biggest box office draws, Hrithik Roshan adds another milestone to his illustrious career as Fighter becomes his fourth film to gross over Rs. 300 crore worldwide. Joining the ranks of his previous blockbusters War, Krrish 3, and Bang Bang, Fighter reaffirms Hrithik Roshan's status as a box office powerhouse, captivating audiences worldwide with its exhilarating action and compelling performances.Fighter's remarkable performance at the worldwide box office, with a gross of Rs. 302.84 crore and counting, continues Hrithik Roshan's legacy of delivering blockbuster hits. Building on the massive success of his previous films, the actor once again proves his ability to attract audiences and dominate the box office with his charismatic presence and captivating performances.With Fighter crossing the Rs. 300 crore mark, Hrithik Roshan now finds himself in the esteemed company of a select few actors who have achieved this rare feat multiple times in their careers. His consistent track record of delivering high-grossing films underscores his popularity and the enduring appeal of his on-screen persona.Fighter's success is not limited to the Indian market alone; it has also made waves internationally, further solidifying Hrithik Roshan's global appeal. Audiences across different countries have been enthralled by the film's gripping narrative, adrenaline-pumping action sequences, and stellar performances, contributing to its impressive worldwide gross.As Fighter continues its triumphant march at the box office, it sets new benchmarks for success and achievement in the industry. Its ability to resonate with audiences of all ages and demographics speaks volumes about Hrithik Roshan's star power and the universal appeal of well-crafted storytelling.Fighter's remarkable box office performance, crossing the Rs. 300 crore mark worldwide, is a testament to Hrithik Roshan's excellence as an actor and a testament to the enduring popularity of his films. With each successive blockbuster, he continues to raise the bar for cinematic excellence, leaving an indelible mark on the world of Indian cinema. As Fighter continues to soar, Hrithik Roshan's legacy as a box office king only grows stronger, promising even greater triumphs in the future.Hrithik Roshan’s Top 4 Rs. 300 cr + Grossers at a glance
War – Rs. 475.5 cr.
Krrish 3 – Rs. 393.37 cr.
Bang Bang – Rs. 332.43 cr.
Fighter – Rs. 302.84 cr.
Fighter Box Office: Hrithik Roshan – Deepika Padukone starrer grosses Rs. 300 cr. at the worldwide box office
Sat, 10 Feb 2024 15:30:29 +0200
In a monumental achievement that underscores its widespread appeal and box office prowess, the dynamic duo of Hrithik Roshan and Deepika Padukone have propelled Fighter to soar past the coveted Rs. 300 crore mark at the worldwide box office. With an exhilarating blend of action-packed sequences, riveting performances, and a compelling storyline, Fighter has captivated audiences both at home and abroad, cementing its status as a global blockbuster.On its home turf, Fighter has set the box office ablaze, with a staggering India nett collection of Rs. 178.90 crores and a robust India gross of Rs. 212.98 crores. The film's captivating narrative and the sizzling chemistry between Hrithik Roshan and Deepika Padukone have struck a chord with audiences across the country, propelling it to blockbuster status within the Indian market.Fighter has also made waves on the international stage, with an impressive overseas gross of Rs. 89.86 crores. Overseas audiences have been equally enamored by the film's high-octane action sequences and compelling performances, contributing significantly to its global box office triumph.With a combined worldwide gross of Rs. 302.84 crores, Fighter has transcended borders and emerged as a true cinematic phenomenon. Its ability to resonate with audiences across different cultures and demographics speaks volumes about its universal appeal and the star power of Hrithik Roshan and Deepika Padukone.Fighter's unprecedented success at the box office is a testament to the collective efforts of its talented cast and crew, as well as the visionary direction of its filmmakers. Beyond its commercial achievements, the film has left an indelible mark on the hearts of viewers, inspiring admiration and adulation for its gripping storyline, breathtaking action sequences, and memorable performances.As Fighter continues its triumphant march at the box office, its trajectory remains poised for further milestones and accolades, with sustained momentum and continued audience engagement, the film is well-positioned to leave a lasting legacy in the annals of Indian cinema, setting new benchmarks for excellence and innovation.Fighter Worldwide Collections at a glance
India Nett: Rs. 178.90 cr.
India Gross: Rs. 212.98 cr.
Overseas Gross: Rs. 89.86 cr.
Worldwide Gross: Rs. 302.84 cr.
Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya Box Office: Film opens on a decent note, should have a good weekend
Sat, 10 Feb 2024 14:36:56 +0200
It was a decent beginning at the box office for Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya as 7.02 crores came in. These are the kind of numbers that were expected in the first place and in that perspective, what the film has done is just apt.Of course, a double digit start would have been even better, something which used to be a norm for such kind of set up pre-pandemic. For instance, Badrinath Ki Dulhania [12.25 crores], Befikre [10.36 crores] and Half Girlfriend [10.27 crores] had opened much better and that too many years back. However, post pandemic romcoms like JugJugg Jeeyo [9.28 crores] and Rocky aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani [11.10 crores], which were set at a much bigger canvas (especially the latter) didn't really set the screens on fire on the very first day and grew on word of mouth.That's the kind of route that the Shahid Kapoor and Kriti Sanon starrer would be looking at taking as well. Since it's an out and out urban film, the footfalls will primarily come from the multiplexes. The film benefits from the fact that it has two absolutely open weeks ahead of it and today the footfalls are already far better than yesterday already. This should set the stage for a reasonably good first weekend and from there it would be expecting good stability over the weekdays to take it through.Note: All collections as per production and distribution sources
Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya likely to show 40% growth on Day 2; may end Saturday with Rs. 9-10 cr.
Sat, 10 Feb 2024 13:48:36 +0200
The Shahid Kapoor and Kriti Sanon starrer, Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya, has hit the theatres with a buzz that promises to translate into a robust box office performance. After a steady opening on its first day, industry analysts are predicting a significant uptick in ticket sales for the film on Day 2, with estimates suggesting a potential 40% growth. If these projections hold true, Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya could rake in a promising Rs. 9-10 crore by the end of Saturday.On Day 1, Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya opened to a respectable response, garnering attention from audiences and critics alike. While the initial figures were solid, the film is expected to gain momentum as word-of-mouth spreads and positive reviews continue to trickle in. With Shahid Kapoor and Kriti Sanon leading the charge, coupled with an engaging storyline and soulful music, the stage is set for Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya to captivate audiences and leave a lasting impression.Industry experts are optimistic about the film's prospects for Day 2, foreseeing a significant surge in box office collections. The captivating narrative, coupled with the star power of Shahid Kapoor and Kriti Sanon, is expected to draw larger crowds to theatres, driving up ticket sales and boosting overall revenue. A projected 40% growth on Day 2 could propel Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya to a commendable Rs. 9-10 crore by the end of Saturday, marking a substantial leap from its opening day figures.Several factors contribute to the anticipated surge in box office performance on Day 2. Firstly, the positive word-of-mouth generated by early viewers is expected to attract more audiences seeking an engaging cinematic experience. Additionally, the weekend factor often sees an increase in footfall as audiences have more leisure time to visit theatres. Lastly, the chemistry between Shahid Kapoor and Kriti Sanon, coupled with the film's compelling narrative and emotional depth, is likely to resonate with audiences across demographics, driving repeat viewings and bolstering box office receipts.As Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya continues its theatrical run, the momentum gained from a strong Day 2 performance bodes well for its long-term success. The film's ability to maintain steady collections over the weekend and into the following week will be crucial in determining its overall box office trajectory. With the right mix of star power, storytelling, and audience engagement, Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya has the potential to emerge as a notable success in the Bollywood landscape.Overall, the box office estimate for Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya paints a promising picture, with expectations of substantial growth on Day 2 and a potential Rs. 9-10 crore haul by the end of Saturday. As audiences continue to flock to theatres, the film's captivating narrative and stellar performances are poised to leave a lasting impression, cementing its place as a standout release in the current cinematic landscape.
Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya Advance Booking Update: Shahid, Kriti film all set to be the big Valentine’s Day attraction; sells 18,000 tickets across National multiplex chains
Thu, 08 Feb 2024 16:53:42 +0200
The Dinesh Vijan Production, Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya, starring Shahid Kapoor and Kriti Sanon is all set to be the big Valentine's Day attraction from the Hindi Film Industry. With less than a day left for the release, the advance booking of this robotic comedy is slowly gaining momentum in national multiplex chains. As of Thursday at 3 PM, the Shahid Kapoor and Kriti Sanon film has sold approx. 18,000 tickets across the top 3 multiplex chains - PVRInox and Cinepolis.Being an urban film catering to the multiplex audience, this is a decent response for the film and puts it on the pedestal to take a reasonable start at the box office in India. The final advance bookings by 11.59 PM on Thursday is expected to be around 30,000 tickets, which puts it in the same zone as Shehzada and Bhediya surpassing the other films in similar space like Zara Hatke Zara Bachke.Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya, which is a family entertainer, is expected to open at Rs. 6.50 to 7 crore in India and then grow from there on basis the word of mouth. This would be a fair start but make it very important for this robotic comedy to trend well in the long run starting with a big jump in collections on Saturday and another healthy jump on Sunday.Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya is the first collaboration of Shahid Kapoor and Kriti Sanon and is set to release on February 9, 2024.
Box Office Prediction: Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya to open in Rs. 5-7 crores range; to benefit from word of mouth
Thu, 08 Feb 2024 09:55:14 +0200
This Friday sees the release of Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya in theatres. The film was announced some time back and there was quite some intrigue around what would be the eventual title. Since there were hints that this one is a love story between a human and a robot, one expected something really 'hatke'. Hence, when it was eventually revealed as Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya, it was rather interesting since in the current era, such kind of long titles bring back memories from the 90s when these were in vogue.Coming to the core of the film, this Shahid Kapoor and Kriti Sanon starrer is primarily relying upon the humor quotient, and every importantly, the music. With Shahid Kapoor and Kriti Sanon coming together for the first time ever, the entertainment quotient had to be special and music too catchy. The promo gives a good enough indication for the former and as for the latter part, it's picking up well amongst the youngsters.The film releases at a time when audiences have been waiting for a family entertainer. It would be 15 days since the release of Fighter and while for the multiplex audiences there should be some unique proposition in the offering, for the masses it would be about catching fancy of the music and the lead pair, with the core content (love story between a human and a robot) relying upon word of mouth. As a result, the start of the film should be on a fair enough note with Rs. 5-7 crores on the cards, and post that it would be about word of mouth coming into play.
Two Tamil films crossed the Rs. 300 cr. mark in 2023 and 5 Tamil flicks did a business of Rs. 100 cr. plus
Mon, 05 Feb 2024 15:00:28 +0200
The Tamil film industry jumped back well after the pandemic, compared to the Bollywood film industry. 2022 was a great year thanks to the performance of films like Ponniyin Selvan - Part 1 and Vikram. Beast also put up huge numbers, though it underperformed later on. 2023, too, turned out to be an exceptional year for the South industry as the superstars once again pulled the audience to the cinemas.In this special report, we shall take a look at the performance of the Tamil film industry in 2023. As many as two films crossed the Rs. 300 crore mark domestically (gross). Thalapathy Vijay-starrer Leo emerged as the biggest Tamil hit of the year. In its original Tamil version, it collected a huge Rs. 328 crores gross in India. The tremendous hype, positive word of mouth, Lokesh Kanagaraj’s association as a director and of course Vijay’s starry presence all contributed to these huge numbers.This was followed by Rajinikanth’s Jailer, which collected Rs. 326 crores. The veteran star was loved in this film as a badass hero who teaches the goons a tough lesson. The hype for the film was also aided by Tamannaah Bhatia’s chartbuster song, ‘Kaavaalaa’.Thalapathy Vijay’s other film of 2023, Varisu, ended up with collections of Rs. 174 crores. Ponniyin Selvan - Part 2 took the fourth position, earning Rs. 162 crores. The period drama’s first part was released in 2022 and was the biggest Tamil hit that year, collecting Rs. 265 crores gross. The numbers of the sequel prove that it didn’t enjoy an encouraging word of mouth, compared to the first part.Ajith’s Thunivu, which incidentally clashed with Varisu, had collections amounting to Rs. 130 crores. These five Tamil films collected more than Rs. 100 crores plus in their original versions.The collections of all Tamil films domestically in 2022 were Rs. 1,724 crores, the highest ever. The 2023 figure was even more at Rs. 1,961 crores.Tamil Domestic Box Office Footfalls
2013 - 17.2 cr.
2014 - 14.1 cr.
2015 - 18.1 cr.
2016 – 14 cr.
2017 - 16.3 cr.
2018 - 16.8 cr.
2019 - 19.4 cr.
2020 - 4.8 cr.
2021 - 9.8 cr.
2022 – 20.5 cr.
2023 - 22 cr.Tamil Domestic Box Office (In cr. gross)
2013 – 1,120 cr.
2014 – 932 cr.
2015 – 1,211 cr.
2016 - 996 cr.
2017 – 1,191 cr.
2018 – 1,283 cr.
2019 – 1,460 cr.
2020 - 324 cr.
2021 - 666 cr.
2022 – 1,724 cr.
2023 – 1,961 cr.Tamil Top 10 Box Office 2023 (In cr. gross)
Leo – 328 cr.
Jailer – 326 cr.
Varisu – 174 cr.
Ponniyin Selvan - PS2 – 162 cr.
Thunivu – 130 cr.
Mark Antony – 79 cr.
Maamannan – 54 cr.
Maaveeran - 50 cr.
Vaathi – 48 cr.
Jigarthanda DoubleX – 44 cr.Source: The Ormax Box Office report: 2023
Fighter Box Office: Grows further over Saturday, stays above Rs. 10 crores mark again on Sunday
Mon, 05 Feb 2024 13:41:13 +0200
Fighter showed expected growth on Sunday as Rs. 11.50 crores came in. Yes, there was some sort of hope that maybe with a good push, the collections manage to hit the Rs. 10 crores mark at least once more in the film's run. It was always going to be difficult though since that Monday drop was really lethal. Still, there can always be miracles and that happened indeed for the film not just on Sunday but prior to that on Saturday as well.A double-digit score came on both the days and that has been a relief. Also, that has now pushed the film's case for an entry into the Rs. 200 Crore Club. That's what made both Tiger 3 and Dunki respectable because while the Salman Khan starrer, in fact, came close to even the Rs. 300 crores mark (and in the hindsight it all looks far better), the Shah Rukh Khan film also hit double century comfortably, and then collected some more, even though it was quite apparent that eventually even Rs. 250 crores would be a challenge for it.In case of Fighter, which is rather expensive, it would be interesting to see that how much farther than the Rs. 200 crores mark does it travel; more so since the quality of the content actually warranted that it enters the Rs. 300 Crore Club with ease. This is one of those cases when a good movie won’t reach out in an optimal way to the audiences. Currently standing at Rs. 166.50 crores, one waits to see if it somehow manages to push its way towards Rs. 225 crores lifetime.Note: All collections as per production and distribution sources
Animal, Sam Bahadur, Dunki, Salaar effect: December 2023 was the BEST month ever for PVR Inox in the post-COVID era
Mon, 05 Feb 2024 10:43:59 +0200
A lot was expected from the Christmas 2023 releases – the Shah Rukh Khan-starrer Dunki and Prabhas-starrer Salaar. While both put up decent numbers, a lot more was expected from them. Nevertheless, the cinema exhibitors are not complaining, especially PVR Inox. It has come to light that for the largest multiplex chain, December 2023 turned out to be the best year ever in the post-Covid era.As per an article in The Economic Times dated February 1, Sanjeev Kumar Bijli, Executive Director, PVR Inox Limited, has been quoted saying that the months of October and November were muted due to the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 and lesser supply of films. But they had the best month ever in December once the World Cup fever ended in the second half of November.Sanjeev Bijli further said that Salman Khan’s Diwali release Tiger 3, Ranbir Kapoor-starrer Animal, which released on December 1, Dunki and Salaar were the highest-grossing films in the third quarter. He also added, “Even mid-budget films like Sam Bahadur and 12th Fail did very well and contributed to the overall box office.”As compared to the quarter last year, PVR Inox’s quarter jumped more than Rs. 11 times from Rs. 3.60 crores to Rs. 41.20 crores. As per The Economic Times article, this was mainly possible due to a sharp reduction in corporate tax. The corporate tax fell 78.50% - from Rs. 66.20 crores to Rs. 14.20 crores. The revenue grew from 6.40% to Rs. 1,569 crores and expenses increased from 7.8% to Rs. 1,343 crores.The story further revealed that as per the multiplex chain, the gross box office collections grew by 12% from Rs. 883 crores to Rs. 987.20 crores. In the third quarter of the previous financial year, there were 352 releases while in the current financial year’s Q3, the number of releases was just 209. It is said that the World Cup led to many makers avoiding this period.PVR Inox also made it clear that the results are not entirely comparable as both the multiplex chains were separate entities in 2022 and merged recently, on February 6, 2023.Lastly, the article informed readers that between April to December 2023, PVR opened 97 screens and shut down 62 screens. The latter happened because "(those) screens were opened 25 years ago which are in malls that have reached the end of their life cycles," said Sanjeev Kumar Bijli. Between January and March 2024, they plan to open 72 screens, of which 4 are already operational. One of the most awaited ones is the IMAX screen at Eros Cinema, Churchgate, Mumbai.
Fighter Box Office: Almost doubles up over Friday, has a good double digit Saturday
Sun, 04 Feb 2024 18:54:13 +0200
Fighter is now doing some good business at major multiplexes of the country. Since the film is very urban centric, the footfalls are in accordance to that as well and that was apparent on Saturday as well. Especially at IMAX and 4DX properties, which attract a far more premium crowd, the shows were showing good occupancy, though the situation was a bit divided between 3D and 2D screens. This too was primarily the scenario at key properties across the country.That said, the fact that there has been very good growth over Friday numbers goes on to show that the film hasn't been rejected per se but it's just that the target audience is now at key urban centres. Those who have watched it are liking it; it's just that the horde of mass audiences which was expected to visit it in the first place didn’t come and that’s what impacted the weekdays.No wonder, the collections which have moved from Rs. 5.50 crores on Friday to Rs. 10 crores on Saturday are good and all eyes are on how much further than Rs. 10 crores will Sunday turn out to be. For a huge jump to happen again, it's the masses which need to come in big numbers on Sunday and in case of Fighter, the patronage is primarily coming from the class segment. The total of the film has now reached Rs. 155 crores and while Rs. 175 crores will be easily crossed by the close of weekend, it would be interesting to see if Rs. 180 crores mark is somehow surpassed as well.Note: All collections as per production and distribution sources
Hanuman (Hindi) Box Office: Is marching towards Rs. 50 crores+ lifetime, will stay below 12th Fail though
Sat, 03 Feb 2024 16:52:14 +0200
It's going to be a 50 for HanuMan [Hindi]. The film is set to score in excess of Rs. 50 crores at the box office and it's a matter of a few more days before that eventually happens. After being in theatres for three weeks, the film now stands at 48.49 crores* after its fourth Friday. Just like Fighter, it too saw a big drop on Monday when collections came down to 36 lakhs. It did recover on a day by day basis with some increments in numbers but still, at the very least a score of over 50 lakhs was expected.This did happen on fourth Friday and that has pushed the score further. Now what it needs is a good jump in numbers today, something which had happened last weekend as well when the Republic Day holiday had really pushed it ahead and then Saturday and Sunday had stayed over the Rs. 1 crore mark. That's what's expected today and tomorrow as well and if the Rs. 1 crore mark is surpassed again on both the days then it would be really good. There is a chance of that to happen since Fighter has normalized already, which means there is space available for it.At one point it seemed that the Teja Sajja film will challenge 12th Fail lifetime but then that won't happen as the eventual lifetime will still stay below the Rs. 55 crores mark. That said, director Prasanth Verma has delivered a solid hit and it's nice to see a small film come from nowhere and give the month of January something to cheer about.*Estimates. Final numbers awaitedNote: All collections as per production and distribution sources
12th Fail completes 100 days; industry at a loss of words at its MIRACULOUS run in cinemas: “The collections usually drop after a film’s OTT release. In 12th Fail, it didn’t and it’s unprecedented. There’s no explanation for this mania”
Sat, 03 Feb 2024 14:24:35 +0200
The much-loved film 12th Fail, directed by Vidhu Vinod Chopra, has entered the 15th week in cinemas. Today, it completes 100 days and the manner in which it's running in cinemas is nothing short of a miracle. Believe it or not, the film continues to attract audiences in hordes in certain pockets, though it’s available on an OTT platform for more than a month. In its current work, it’s running in around 35 cinemas in Mumbai and 24 cinemas in Delhi-NCR. The show count is 4 times more than that of Ranbir Kapoor’s blockbuster, Animal.A manager from a leading multiplex chain told Bollywood Hungama, “12th Fail has grown from strength to strength. We expected that after the release of Animal, the footfalls would slide down. But that didn’t happen. Then, once Dunki and Salaar arrived and a week later, when the film premiered on Disney+ Hotstar, we were sure that it was the end of its run in cinemas. To our surprise, the film continued to get decent footfalls. Its shows rarely get cancelled due to zero audience. Log aa hi jaate hai. During weekends, we have seen near sold-out shows, that too in bigger screens.”Another staffer remarked, “12th Fail got a boost on social media once it came on OTT and memes and reels began to be made on its scenes and how amazing Shraddha (the female lead played by Medha Shankr) is. It seemed the aam junta felt motivated to catch this special film on the big screen rather than watching it at home. Otherwise, the collections usually drop drastically after a film’s OTT release. In 12th Fail, it didn’t happen and it’s unprecedented. There’s no explanation for this mania.”12th Fail collected under a crore in the 9th, 10th and 11th weeks. But in Week 12, it collected more than Rs. 1 crore, though it faced competition from Merry Christmas and Hanuman. A source said, “No one can predict whether or not it’ll do more than the previous week. There are times when multiplexes increase its shows looking at the demand and also if the new releases don’t perform as intended.”MovieTime Hub in Goregaon played 5 shows of 12th Fail in the open week of January 5-11, 2024. PVR Citi Mall in Mumbai replaced the evening show of Mohanlal-starrer Malayalam film Malaikottai Vaaliban with 12th Fail in the weekdays last week though as per sources, the former has performed decently.It now remains to be seen how long 12th Fail continues to run in cinemas. The source said, “As long as people come, multiplexes will be too happy to play the film. At this rate, we can’t rule out the possibility of it being a rare film in today’s time to complete 25 glorious weeks in cinemas.”In its 15th week, 12th Fail has seen an increase in shows. Since it completes 100 days, its tickets are priced at Rs. 100 for all shows until Thursday, February 8.12th Fail collections till date in India:Week 1: Rs. 13 crWeek 2: Rs. 14.11 crWeek 3: Rs. 8.54 crWeek 4: Rs. 6.41 crWeek 5: Rs. 6.62 crWeek 6: Rs. 2 crWeek 7: Rs. 1.50 crWeek 8: Rs. 1.50 crWeek 9: Rs. 0.50 crWeek 10: Rs. 0.35 crWeek 11: Rs. 0.65 crWeek 12: Rs. 1 crWeek 13: Rs. 0.57 crTOTAL: Rs. 56.75 crNote: All collections as per exhibition sources
Hollywood footfalls plummet to 4.80 cr. in 2023 in India, down from 5.10 cr. in 2022
Sat, 03 Feb 2024 11:00:37 +0200
Bollywood Hungama has recently provided data about the performance of films in India in 2023 across languages. It was observed that all the major industries like Bollywood, Tamil and Telugu had their best performance ever in terms of domestic box office gross, in 2023. Two major industries that suffered in 2023 were Hollywood and the Kannada industry. In this special report, we’ll be sharing information about the performance of Hollywood films in 2023.Hollywood films have been doing huge business since the last decade, exceeding expectations. The Marvel Cinematic Universe played a huge part in attracting moviegoers from across the country to cinemas. Avengers: Endgame (2019) unleashed a never-before-seen craze and it was the first Hollywood film to cross the Rs. 300 crore mark. In 2020 and 2021, Hollywood came to the rescue as most of our filmmakers felt that releasing films in theatres in Covid times was risky. Even in such conditions, few Hollywood films did huge business. Spider-Man – No Way Home (2021) embarked on a strong opening and ended up collecting Rs. 218.41 crores, despite the Omicron scare and 50% occupancy rule.2022 was also great as Doctor Strange In The Multiverse Of Madness and Thor: Love And Thunder got the benefit of the goodwill of Spider-Man – No Way Home and had very huge openings. Though the collections soon plummeted due to mixed word of mouth, the purpose was served. Avatar: The Way Of Water, meanwhile, was the biggest Hollywood hit of 2022, collecting a huge Rs. 378.22 crores.2023, sadly, saw no such Rs. 200 crores plus hit. The Marvel films performed underwhelmingly. There was also no spectacle like Avatar last year and this affected earnings as well as footfalls. But Oppenheimer proved to be a surprise. Despite being a film that was meant for the intelligentsia, it managed to emerge as 2023’s biggest hit. It collected Rs. 128.46 crores. This was followed by Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning - Part One. As it collected Rs. 119.53 crores, it’s the first film of the series to cross the Rs. 100 crore mark. Fast X collected Rs. 108.83 crores. These are the only 3 films to have had a business of Rs. 100 crore. The next big grosser, John Wick: Chapter 4 collected Rs. 53.21 crores followed by Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 3 at Rs. 52.21 crores.The decline in box office earnings also resulted in lesser footfall. 2019 saw record footfalls at 9.70 crores. It slid down to 52 lakhs in 2020. 2021 was better at 3.28 crores. In 2022, the footfalls rose to 5.16 crores. In 2023, however, the footfalls reduced to 4.75 crores.It now remains to be seen how 2024 is for Hollywood in India and across the world. The absence of sufficient massy flicks can once again prove detrimental. Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire looks the best out of the lot and has the potential to rock the show. Other potential hits include Furiosa, Kingdom Of The Planet Of The Apes, Ballerina, Deadpool 3 and above all, Joker: Folie à Deux.
Fighter Box Office: Hrithik Roshan starrer has a low extended first week
Fri, 02 Feb 2024 16:56:05 +0200
A well deserving film that should have actually soared quite high, Fighter has seen a low extended first week at the box office. The collections were a little short of the Rs. 150 crores mark as they stood at 148.35 crores. This is disappointing because so much more was expected out of it. In fact, these are the kind of numbers that should have actually come in the extended weekend itself but unfortunately the drop was too heavy on Monday.The collections kept seeing a bit of a drop on a day-by-day basis, though thankfully there wasn’t any more big crash. On Thursday, the film brought in 5 crores more and hopefully today too the collections will stay over the Rs. 5 crores mark. Once that happens then some sort of growth can be expected over rest of the weekend. These are the three days when, in fact, maximum moolah will come for the film since from Monday onwards the collections will get into that Rs. 2-3 crores range and post that, new films will start arriving which will curtail its run.
This is a good film that definitely deserved a better run and one can certainly expect Siddharth Anand and Hrithik Roshan to be disappointed. There was a lot that went into the making of the film and it’s a good enough entertainer as well. Unfortunately, the film didn’t reach out to the audience in a way it should have and hopefully it will eventually happen on its OTT premiere.
Note: All collections as per production and distribution sources
Box Office 2023: Punjabi films grossed Rs. 235 crores, Marathi films grossed Rs. 201 crores, Bengali films grossed Rs. 66 crores in 2023
Fri, 02 Feb 2024 11:00:34 +0200
Of late, Bollywood Hungama has reported on the box-office performance of Bollywood, Hollywood, Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada cinema in 2023. In this article, we shall discuss the box-office figures of Punjabi, Marathi and Bengali films in the domestic market.Punjabi films had a historic 2019 as collections went up to Rs. 249 crores, the highest ever. In 2020, the figure was a mere Rs. 19 crores while it was Rs. 91 crores in 2021. 2022 was a bit disappointing as the total collections were Rs. 147 crores.2023 figures were the second best of all time as it jumped to Rs. 235 crores. It is lesser than the 2019 numbers but the signs of improvement are there. The footfalls also grew from 1.50 crores in 2022 to 2.3 crores in 2023, which is almost at par with 2017 levels (2.3 crores). The biggest hit of the year, Carry On Jatta 3, was also the biggest Punjabi hit ever, collecting Rs. 54 crores gross. This was followed by Mastaney (Rs. 33 crores) and Kali Jotta (Rs. 21 crores).The Marathi box-office performance, meanwhile, was underwhelming. It went on a record high of Rs. 268 crores in 2022. But the figure reduced to Rs. 201 crores in 2023. Footfalls are also down from 2.60 crores in 2022 to 2 crores in 2023.2023 saw Marathi cinema delivering Baipan Bhari Deva, which exceeded all expectations. Backed by Jio Studios, this woman-centric film collected Rs. 92 crores gross in cinemas. It is also the second-biggest Marathi grosser of all time. Sadly, this was the only major blockbuster of the year. The second biggest grosser, Subhedar, collected Rs. 18 cores. Jhimma 2 collected as much as the first part - Rs. 14 crores. It suffered from mixed word of mouth and if the reports were encouraging, it had the potential to cross the Rs. 20 crores mark. What's unfortunate is that a film like Vaalvi got all-round acclaim and yet, it didn't even cross the Rs. 10 crores mark.The Bengali industry similarly saw a drop in collections - from Rs. 77 crores in 2022 to Rs. 66 crores in 2023. While the footfalls were 70 lakhs in 2022, it was 60 lakhs a year later. Chengiz, the Eid release which was also the first Bengali film to release in Hindi, was the biggest hit of 2023 followed by Raktabeej and Dawshom Awbotaar.
Fighter Box Office: Hrithik Roshan starrer stays at Rs. 6 crores on Wednesday
Thu, 01 Feb 2024 12:31:23 +0200
After seeing a huge drop on Monday, Fighter has somehow managed to stay stable - albeit on a lower side - in days to follow. This was evidenced on Wednesday too when the collections came to Rs. 6 crores. Of course, given the credentials of the film, this isn’t the kind of number that anyone associated with it would have expected since a double-digit score was a given right till the close of extended first week. However, when Monday itself went way below the Rs. 10 crores mark, then it was all about survival with the best possible.The Hrithik Roshan, Deepika Padukone and Anil Kapoor film now stands at Rs. 143.35 crores, and the overall collections would stay a few lakhs below the Rs. 150 crores mark by close of extended first week. There would be a bit of a drop today as well and then it’s all about the kind of hold that it manages on second Friday. Post that, it will boil down to the rise in numbers over the weekend and the best that can happen is that at least on Sunday, the film reaches a double-digit score.Siddharth Anand’s first collaboration with Hrithik Roshan was Bang Bang and that film had earned Rs. 181 crores back in 2014. The first aim would be to go past that number at least on an absolute scale (since accounting for inflation and ticket prices, this number will be rather high). Due to an open week ahead, this should happen eventually, though unfortunately Rs. 200 Crores Club entry would be extremely tough.Note: All collections as per production and distribution sources
Box Office 2023: Cinema halls in 2023 achieved a whopping footfall of 94.30 crores with an Average Ticket Price of Rs. 130
Thu, 01 Feb 2024 11:00:54 +0200
In a recent article, we mentioned how the domestic gross box office collections in 2023 were the highest ever. For the first time, the Rs. 12,000 crore mark was breached and the total earnings from all films across languages was a huge Rs. 12,230 crores. In this special feature, we shall take a look at the domestic footfalls.As expected, the footfalls were much better than in the last three years. In 2017, for the first time, the footfalls crossed the 100 crore mark, with the final figure closing at 101 crores. The footfalls dropped slightly in 2018 to 94.50 crores. But it jumped to a record 103 crores in 2019.In 2020, the pandemic resulted in the closure of cinema halls for most parts of the year. Though theatres were allowed to resume operations from October, the fear of going to the theatres was high. This directly affected the footfalls. It plummeted to 22.50 crores. 2021 was slightly better at 42.7 crores.In 2022, theatres began operations in a full-fledged manner. The fear went away as the number of cases dropped and moviegoers were ready to go back to the theatres. As a result, the footfalls rose to 89.20 crores. And in 2023, it increased to 94.30 crores.What’s interesting to note is that it has not yet reached the 2018 levels yet but considering the situation post-pandemic, the 2023 figure is encouraging. What also needs to be considered is that though the footfalls are the third highest ever, the box-office earnings last year were the best ever. This shows that the average ticket price (ATP) also increased substantially which helped in the increase in collections.In 2023, the ATP was Rs. 130. It’s higher than the ATP in 2019, that is, Rs. 106. In the pandemic years, the ticket prices were slashed to lure the audience. The ATP in 2020 and 2021 were Rs. 91 and Rs. 87 respectively. It jumped to Rs. 119 in 2022, which was also a record high and in 2023, even this figure was breached.Even when it comes to ATP, it differs as per the language. Hollywood films are mainly targeted at the elite crowd and are also released in premium formats like IMAX, 3D, 4DX etc. As a result, the ATP for Hollywood was Rs. 237. Some of the biggest Hindi films, too, were released in these formats and its ATP was Rs. 196. In the Tamil and Telugu-speaking markets, there’s control over ticket prices and there, the audience enjoys films at reasonable prices. The ATP for Telugu and Tamil movies were Rs. 94 and Rs. 89 respectively. Malayalam movie’s ATP was lesser at Rs. 85 while for Kannada, it was more, at Rs. 103.Domestic Footfalls (in crore)
Year 2015 - 90.3 cr.
Year 2016 - 90.1 cr.
Year 2017 – 101 cr.
Year 2018 - 94.5 cr.
Year 2019 – 103 cr.
Year 2020 - 22.5 cr.
Year 2021 - 42.7 cr.
Year 2022 - 89.2 cr.
Year 2023 - 94.3 cr.Footfalls grew by 6% in 2023, but were below the pre-pandemic level (2019), indicating that the growth in Gross Box office in 2023 (15%) was driven more by an increase in Average Ticket Price (ATP) than by growth in footfallsAverage Ticket Price (in Rs.)
Year 2015 – Rs. 92
Year 2016 – Rs. 96
Year 2017 – Rs. 95
Year 2018 – Rs. 104
Year 2019 – Rs. 106
Year 2020 – Rs. 91
Year 2021 – Rs. 87
Year 2022 – Rs. 119
Year 2023 - Rs. 130The Average Ticket Price grew by 9% over 2022 and is now 22% higher than the pre-pandemic (2019) level.Average Ticket Price by Language for the Year 2023
All India – Rs. 130 (Rs. 119)
Hollywood - Rs. 237 (Rs. 241)
Hindi - Rs. 196 (Rs. 187)
Bengali - Rs. 106 (Rs. 109)
Kannada - Rs. 103 (Rs. 101)
Punjabi - Rs. 102 (Rs. 99)
Marathi - Rs. 99 (Rs. 102)
Telugu - Rs. 94 (Rs. 92)
Tamil - Rs. 89 (Rs. 84)
Gujarati - Rs. 86 (Rs. 87)
Malayalam - Rs. 85 (Rs. 84)
Others - Rs. 75 (Rs. 75)Figures in brackets indicate the Average Ticket Price for the Year 2022.While there has been only a marginal increase in Average Ticket Price for individual language industries, the overall Average Ticket Price has increased by 9%, because of higher contribution of Hindi cinema, which operates at higher Average Ticket Price compared to the South language industries, to India box office.Source: The Ormax Box Office report: 2023
After a record 2022, Kannada cinema saw a STEEP decline in box office numbers in 2023; not a SINGLE film crossed even the Rs. 70 cr. mark; footfalls down from 8.1 cr. to 3.2 cr.
Wed, 31 Jan 2024 16:13:23 +0200
Bollywood Hungama recently provided data about the performance of films in India in 2023 across languages. It was observed that all the major industries like Bollywood, Tamil, and Telugu had their best performance ever in terms of domestic box office gross, in 2023. Two major industries that suffered in 2023 were Hollywood and the Kannada industry. In this special report, we’ll be sharing information about the performance of Kannada films in 2023.The Kannada cinema industry has been growing steadily and got a boost with the blockbuster success of KGF - Chapter 1 (2018). The sequel, KGF - Chapter 2 (2022) was an even bigger hit. Other films, too, performed well and one expected 2023 to be another stellar year. Sadly, the business dropped to alarming levels.In 2018, the domestic box-office gross collections of all Kannada films was Rs. 383 crores. It jumped to Rs. 522 crores. 2020 was bad for all industries due to Covid restrictions and Kannada was no exception. The total collections stood at a mere Rs. 41 crores. It jumped to Rs. 374 crores in 2021 and went on a record high of Rs. 810 crores in 2022.Sadly, in 2023, the business came down to Rs. 312 crores. Hence, it is less than the collections in the last 8 years, sending shockwaves into the industry.What also added to the shock that not a single Kannada film crossed the Rs. 100 crore mark. In 2022, two films entered the Rs. 100 crore club - Kantara and James. KGF - Chapter 2 even breached the Rs. 200 crore mark.But in 2023, the biggest hit was Kaatera, starring Darshan, Aradhana Ram and Jagapathi Babu. It collected Rs. 67 crores gross domestically. This was followed by Kranti at Rs. 41 crores. Kabzaa takes the third position, which collected a mere Rs. 30 crores and was a box-office disaster. Shiva Rajkumar’s Ghost collected Rs. 22 crores. Sapta Saagaradaache Ello – Side A, which got a lot of acclaim, took the fifth position as it earned Rs. 21 crores.As for the footfalls, 2019 was the best ever at 7.3 crores. The number slipped to 60 lakhs in 2020. It then jumped to 4.40 crores and 8 crores in 2021 and 2022 respectively, the latter being the highest ever. In 2023, the footfalls were a mere 3 crores.Kannada Top 5 films of 2023
Kaatera - 67 cr.
Kranti - 41 cr.
Kabzaa - 30 cr.
Ghost - 22 cr.
Sapta Sagaradaache Ello Side-A - 21 cr.Only five films crossed the 20 cr. mark, highlighting how the absence of successful big-ticket films affected the Kannada film industry in 2023.Kannada Domestic Box Office Footfalls
2015 - 5.7 cr.
2016 - 8.5 cr.
2017 - 6.9 cr.
2018 - 5.5 cr.
2019 - 7.3 cr.
2020 - 0.6 cr.
2021 - 4.4 cr.
2022 - 8 cr.
2023 - 3 cr.Footfalls also saw a huge drop of 63%, and just managed to touch the 3 cr. mark by the end of 2023.Kannada Domestic Box Office (In cr. gross)
2015 – 342 cr.
2016 - 531 cr.
2017 - 430 cr.
2018 - 383 cr.
2019 - 522 cr.
2020 - 41 cr.
2021 - 374 cr.
2022 - 810 cr.
2023 - 312 cr.Source: The Ormax Box Office report: 2023
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Music Review - One Night Stand
Thu, 14 Apr 2016 14:24:52 +0200
EXPECTATIONSSunny Leone's Ek Paheli Leela had good songs. Now that she is in a central role again in One Night Stand, one expects some good music on play, especially with a diverse team of composers (Tony Kakkar Meet Bros, Vivek Kar, Jeet Ganguly) and lyricists (Kumaar, Shabbir Ahmed, Manoj Muntashir) coming together. With Jasmine D'Souza making her debut as a director, one also expects some good sensibilities on display when it comes to the film and its music.MUSICThe album kick-starts on a winning note with Tony Kakkar putting together 'Do Peg Maar' with Kumaar. One Night Stand gets a cracker of a start with this foot tapping party number that has chartbuster written all over it. Oh yes, it does follow the template of 'daaru' and 'nasha'. However, for a film which is set to cater to an adult audience, this was pretty much on the cards as well. Expect this one to play on.It is time for some melody soon after with Meet Bros coming up with 'Ijazat'. A beautiful composition which has some characteristic singing by Arijit Singh, this one pretty much follows the template when it comes to the kind of love songs that are expected from T-Series in the current times. With simple lyrics by Shabbir Ahmed, 'Ijazat' moves at a slow pace with easy going music that helps it to stay on loop.What happens next is a not-so-pleasant surprise as Jasmine Sandlas croons 'Ishq Da Sutta'. Leaving aside the fact that it is in total contrast to the lovelorn mood that had been created with 'Ijazat', the composition by Meet Bros is hardly impressive while Kumaar's lyrics are way below what one expects from him. While Meet Bros. come behind the mike as well, the song can't be expected to have much of a life unless the choreography turns out to be exemplary and turns around the scene entirely.Vivek Kar and Kumaar come together for the sad song 'Ki Kara' which has Punjabi undertones to it. Crooned by Shipra Goyal, this one has Western fusion element making it sound like Punjabi pop. A situational track that typically finds its way in the second half of the film, expect this one to play in the background while the montages are on.Jeet Ganguly comes on the scene with 'Le Chala' and actually delivers the best song of the album. Sung quite effectively by Jubin Nautiyal, this one is also written quite well by Manoj Muntashir, even as the protagonist wanders in the hunt for love. Expect this one to truly go well with the film's narrative as it has the kind of depth to it that only riches the overall soundtrack of One Night Stand.The soundtrack turns further interesting with Dev Negi sung 'Tum Mere'. Poetically written by Kumaar, this one has some good music by Vivek Kar and only makes one wonder why this one hadn't come earlier in the album. Quite easy on ears, 'Tum Mere' is situational as well but manages to hold quite well. Impressive.OVERALLOne Night Stand has the kind of music that you would hear beyond just one night!OUR PICK(S)'Le Chala', 'Do Peg Maar', 'Ijazat', 'Le Chala'
Music review of Aamir by Joginder Tuteja
Thu, 05 Jun 2008 12:56:07 +0200
Sometimes a small film can make a huge impact. For no particular reason, somehow one feels that Aamir would be one such film. Even though the film arrives sans any media hype or promotion, there is something about this production that makes one look forward to what does the film and its music have to offer. Though one doesn't expect the film's lead Rajeev Khandewal to be dancing to the tunes created by Amit Trivedi with lyrics by Amitabh, there are expectations of a quality soundtrack in the offering which would go well as a part of the background score.Welcome to a Qawalli outing with Murtuza-Qadir, Amitabh and Amit Trivedi teaming up behind the mike for 'Ha Raham (Mehfuz)'. Instead of a conventional Qawalli with a regular sound, 'Ha Raham' indeed takes a different route. Though the essence remains just what one expects from a Qawalli, it is the serene feeling, some powerful lyrics and soulful singing which makes it a cut above the rest. One wishes the track is placed appropriately in the film's narrative for the maximum impact.
In his next song for Aamir, Amit Trivedi takes a folk route and creates the kind of sound that one has been exposed through the band Euphoria or Kailash Kher. Amit also comes behind the mike for this fast paced number that stays attached to its ethnic route with some unconventional lyrics that make one study the song closer. It would have been interesting had a music video been created around it. Amit continues to play the twin role of composer and singer with 'Haara' and this time around he modulates his voice to go with the soft rock mood of the song. The song manages to create a haunting environment that goes well with the kind of psyche that the lead protagonist in the film is going through. There is a segregated sound in this 4:30 minutes song which doesn't follow a linear musical pattern and instead concentrates on the terrible situation that protagonist finds himself in. 'Phas Gaya (Never Mind)' is the best song of the enterprise to come after 'Ha Raham'. An innovative piece of music which has a western base to it, 'Phas Gaya' is crooned excellently by Neuman Pinto who does perfect justice to the new age sound created by Amit Trivedi. Yet again a track which takes an audience into the mind of the lead protagonist, it has a pop feel to it and is a good hear even outside the film's narrative. For the first time in the album, a female voice is heard once 'Ek Lau' begins. Shlipa Rao is the chosen one as she pairs up with Amitabh for this number that hardly has an instrument in the background for most part of its ~five minutes duration. Yet again, Amitabh spins poetry for this song which has a sad theme to it. Towards the end of the song, Amitabh makes his presence felt with his repeated rendition of 'Ek Lau Zindagi Ki Bujhi Kyon Mere Maula'. Finally comes the climax theme by Marianne D'Cruz Aiman & Jeetendra Thakur (who plays the violin). A six minute piece which has an international base to it and is paced quite slowly to bring on a haunting feel to the proceedings, the climax theme here is different from the kind that one normally associates with a Bollywood product. Truly different and spell binding, it would ensure that no one moves when it plays for the big screen. Lastly, there are bonus songs from Khuda Kay Liye ['Allah', 'Bandya O Bandya'] and Kailash Kher's 'Dilruba' and 'Chaap Tilak' which bring the album to a close. Aamir isn't a kind of album which would make much impact the music stands. However, the kind of sound it carries may work well with those who are looking for something unconventional in the offering. Amit Trivedi and Amitabh do well in sticking to the film's genre and create a soundtrack which goes well with the film's theme.
Music review of Naya Daur by Joginder Tuteja
Sat, 04 Aug 2007 12:59:37 +0200
"How one album has such a huge number of chartbuster tracks?" - This is the first thought that comes in mind while looking at the inlay card of Naya Daur! And this is when you also realize why lyricist Sahir, composer O.P. Nayyar and director B.R. Chopra are treated as legends!With Naya Daur, they made a film which is relevant even today while adding songs that are still loved and known by all. If in 50s, Naya Daur dealt with a battle between man and machine, 50 years down the line it is still valid as the debate has reached the next level with comparisons between machines and computers! Nevertheless, one plays on the album to revisit the classics from the era that has gone by.We just heard Pritam incorporating the 'mukhda' of 'Uden Jab Jab Zulfen Teri' in Alisha Chinoy rendered 'It's Rocking' for Kya Love Story Hai. Now revisit the classic track in it's original form with Mohd. Rafi and Asha Bhonsle coming up with an unmatchable camaraderie to create a classic. This is what you actually term as a 'feel-good' song. Rhythm, melody, pace, arrangements - just everything works in perfect harmony as O.P.Nayyar creates a tune which would be remembered for 50 more years to come.Same would hold good for ever-so-naughty 'Reshmi Salwar Kurta Jali Ka' which still continues to be a favorite. One can sense a kind of continuity from 'Uden Jab Jab…' to 'Reshmi Salwar…' when one observes the orchestra of the two tracks closely. There is a certain similarity to the earthy manner in which the songs have been composed which results in a consistent flow for the album. While Asha Bhonsle makes us believe once again that she has truly been active for more than half a decade, it is nostalgia time to hear Shamshad Begum.Now this is a kind of tune that has been replicated/duplicated/attempted by many a composers over the decades though with hardly the similar results! Composed for a situation where the lead pair of the film are professing their love for each other atop a horse cart, 'Maang Ke Saath Tumhara' is an utterly romantic number which will stay on to be a landmark song of the century gone by. Mohd. Rafi and Asha Bhosle sealed their association as a duet pair with this song which has a deadly combination of rhythm and melody to make it one of it's kinds.'Dil Leke Daga Denge' lasts merely 100 seconds which makes you wonder why the song wasn't composed as a full blown 4-5 minutes duration conventional track? For the first time in the album there comes a song which doesn't follow a happy mood and makes you feel sad along with the protagonist. Mohd. Rafi's voice makes one miss the legend once again and shows once again that how imitators have hardly managed to create a similar feel in spite of repeated attempts.It's time to get into a patriotic mode as the ever-so-popular 'Ye Desh Hai Veer Jawanon Ka' makes an entry. An extended one and a half minute 'dhol' piece at the very start restates the point that it is not just Yash Raj Films which has used this musical instrument so very effectively in the music of their films. From this point on Mohd. Rafi takes over as he sings a track which is a MUST requirement for each and every wedding celebration up North India. Even though the song is about appreciation of India and Indians, there is something about it which makes people jump on the streets and dance to it regardless of the purpose of celebration.Call it the beauty of work done by O.P. Nayyar and Sahir that in the very opening lyrics of the song it is made clear that 'Main Bambai Ka Babu' is a 'Hindustani song rendered in a Western style'! While one relishes the peppy tune, what turns out to be most remarkable is Mohd. Rafi's rendition as he gets into a completely different mood when compared to each of the other songs he has rendered so far. Sheer versatility - that's all one can exclaim for the legend.A social number, 'Saathi Haath Badhana', comes next. With the spirit of togetherness embedded in the song, 'Saathi Haath Badhana' reminds of 'Chale Chalo' from Lagaan which was based on a similar theme. Since the song doesn't belong to the romantic genre, Mohd. Rafi, Asha Bhonsle along with the chorus singers too modulate their voices accordingly to go with the theme of the song. The proceedings are much more sober and serious this time around even though O.P. Nayyar's touch is prevalent throughout the track's duration.The album ends with Rafi's solo 'Aana Hai To Aa'. A devotional track about waiting for the almighty to get things in order over the period of time, it has a strong classical base to it and deviates from the mostly feel good approach that the songs preceding it had taken. Instead the song takes the listener into a pensive mood as one looks forward to revisiting the situation in the film for which the song must have been composed.It would be irrelevant to call this piece as a review. With the songs being played on for five decades with generations before us appreciating it for it's quality, it would be sacrilege to even try finding gaps in the compositions or analyzing it as a pseudo critic. Instead, what makes sense is to simply enjoy the beauty of the tracks and talk about the overall 'experience'!Rating: Classic!
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Thu, 29 Feb 2024 11:33:17 +0200
DUNE: PART TWO is the story of a warrior. Paul Atreides (Timothée Chalamet) defeats Fremen warrior Jamis (Babs Olusanmokun) and gets accepted into the clan along with his pregnant mother, Jessica (Rebecca Ferguson). Some Fremen members have reservations about their entry into their clan. But Stilgar (Javier Bardem) tries to convince some of the members that he might be the Prophet who will help them defeat the Harkonnens. Paul slowly begins to learn the way of the Fremen. He and the other warriors fiercely attack Harkonnen soldiers and even their spice fields. Rabbon (Dave Bautista) tries his best but is unable to defeat them. This is when Baron Vladimir Harkonnen (Stellan Skarsgård) sends his fierce nephew Feyd-Rautha Harkonnen (Austin Butler) to Arrakis to teach the Fremen a lesson. What happens next forms the rest of the film.
The Elevator (English)
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In the movie, The Elevator Roman Juniper (Eric Roberts), a husband and father of three is forced to go work on the Saturday of his daughter’s birthday. He plans to return home in time for his daughter’s birthday party before things take a sharp turn of events. His wife and kids are setting up the decorations and food at the house and start to wonder where Roman is since it’s well past his clock out time.
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Fri, 23 Feb 2024 13:28:05 +0200
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Qaid - No Wayyy Out
Fri, 23 Feb 2024 13:12:45 +0200
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Imamdasta
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Khudai
Fri, 16 Feb 2024 19:14:32 +0200
A.J. Films Creation’s Khudai (UA) is a story of rebirth and revenge. An ardent devotee of Lord Shankar, Shiva (Abdul Jabbar Ansari) is a simple man from a village who is killed by Rana Singh (Akhilesh Gaud). Rana Singh is a feared man in this rural area and his atrocities only become more disastrous and dangerous with time where he eventually starts assuming himself to be the ‘ultimate authority’ in the village. Angered and upset by his misbehaviour and exploitation, the villagers try to find a way to save themselves from his atrocities. As if their prayer has been answered, a new police officer named Mahesh Pandit, whose face incidentally resembles Shiva, is posted in this village. Considering his honesty and sincerity, he is constantly on loggerheads with the unjust and arrogant Rana Singh. Soon Mahesh discovers his past connection with Rana that sets up on a rampage to seek revenge from the man who wronged him.
Bob Marley: One Love (English)
Thu, 15 Feb 2024 10:10:29 +0200
BOB MARLEY: ONE LOVE is the story of a legendary artist. The year is 1976. Bob Marley (Kingsley Ben-Adir) is a successful singer and is based in Kingston, Jamaica with his family and band. This is a time when Jamaica is under a political crisis. Bob decides to have a peace concert. It leads to objections from those with ulterior motives. Bob, his wife Rita (Lashana Lynch) and brother Don (Anthony Welsh) are attacked one day at their residence. They survive but it leaves Bob shocked. He asks Rita and the children to move to his mother's place in Denver, USA while he moves to Europe. What happens next forms the rest of the film.
Razakar
Mon, 12 Feb 2024 08:32:32 +0200
On 15th August 1947, the whole of India got independence, but Hyderabad state was delayed by a year. During that year, the common people were crushed under the iron feet of the Nizam and under the iron shoes of the Rajakars in this region..! Along with the struggle stories of the Razakars who created bloodshed with extreme fanaticism and the heroes who supported them, this Razakaar movie is the story of the strategy of Sardhar Vallabhbhai Patel, the iron man of India, to liberate the Deccan region, the center of Hyderabad, which is crumbling under the hands of the Nizam.
What A Kismat
Sat, 10 Feb 2024 19:23:11 +0200
Chandu (Yudhvir) is not a Dreamer who Loses but a Loser who Dreams. His wife Aarti (Vaishnavi) is fed up of him and their marriage is on the verge of breaking down, his frustrated boss (Bharat Dabholkar) is about to throw him out of his job and the ‘other girl’ (Mansi), who he likes, doesn’t even acknowledge his existence. But the saying, ‘khuda meherbaan toh gadha pehelwaan’ fits Chandu perfectly. A twist of fate and the ‘other girl’ is in his arms. Although his wife disowns him, he gets so much money that Chandu had never even dreamt of and if that is not enough, he is declared dead. But the ecstatic Chandu doesn’t realize that fate has just started to play games with him. Soon he is being chased by an overzealous reporter (Srikant), an over enthusiastic Inspector (Ronit) and the over smart SP (Tiku Talsania). They all want him dead. But Chandu hopes that fate has more to offer than this.Who will be able to catch hold of him eventually? Will Chandu be able to save himself?
Lantrani
Thu, 08 Feb 2024 16:55:18 +0200
The different segments of small towns and rural worlds where people take absurd measures to survive.
Gin Ke Dus
Thu, 08 Feb 2024 10:49:38 +0200
On a May morning in 1991 at a remote Indian farmhouse, a silent killer strikes, leaving two men dead. Scholar, who is spared, buries them and later his estranged wife, Attika, strangled by the same hand. Three city friends, connected to Attika's missing twin, Shyali, arrive and impose upon Scholar. Hottie nearly dies uncovering truths. Scholar escapes, but the killer, hidden, continues his spree. Shyali finds her family gone. In a desolate town, Scholar's betrayal leads to his death. The friends, confronting Scholar's brother, discover the bodies. One by one, they fall, leaving Shyali to face the killer alone. In 24 hours, a grim truth is revealed, changing everything.
IRaH
Sun, 04 Feb 2024 10:40:28 +0200
Everybody wants a piece of Hari Singh and his revolutionary new app: the IRAH 5.10. Sadly, this extends to kidnappers, Police, Cyber Security Agencies and international hackers.
All India Rank
Fri, 02 Feb 2024 12:34:18 +0200
Director Varun Grover’s ALL INDIA RANK is the story of a boy from a middle-class family who is forced to make a particular career choice. The story takes place in the 1990s when Liberalization was about to take over India. The story revolves around a Lucknow based teenager Vivek (Bodhisattva Sharma), who is a loner. He is compelled to appear for the IIT (Indian Institute of Technology) entrance exam by his parents and for that, he is relocated to Kota. His father RK Singh (Shashi Bhushan) has great expectations from his son. He keeps telling him that once he cracks the entrance exams after a year, life will be hunky dory as he will get an admission in one of the most reputed engineering colleges of India. Vivek, however, isn’t sure whether he has the same plans about him as his father. What happens with him forms the rest of the story.
Next Goal Wins (English)
Fri, 02 Feb 2024 11:37:39 +0200
NEXT GOALS WINS is the story of a coach coaching a 'team of losers'. In 2001, American Samoa's football team suffers a humiliating defeat after they lose 31–0 to Australia. 10 years later, in 2011, a hot-headed Thomas Rongen (Michael Fassbender), is asked to join as the coach of American Samoa by the American Soccer Association. With no other option, he takes up the job reluctantly; or else, he would have got fired. His aim is to get American Samoa to perform well at the 2014 World Cup qualification, scheduled to be held three weeks later. But the American Samoa is at the bottom in the world rankings. Since its inception, it hasn't scored a single goal ever. Thomas is frustrated as he realizes that the team lacks discipline and techniques to play the game. What happens next forms the rest of the film.
Argylle (English)
Fri, 02 Feb 2024 11:23:16 +0200
ARGYLLE is the story of a writer being chased by a dangerous organization. Elly Conway (Bryce Dallas Howard) is a successful spy novelist, who has written five volumes of Argylle. It's about a secret agent named Aubrey Argylle (Henry Cavill) and his adventures. Elly's fans are stunned not just by the edge-of-the-seat narrative in her books but also by how the events depicted have later happened in real life. She gets stuck while writing the sixth part and decides to meet her parents to get fresh ideas. While she is travelling on the train, she meets a dishevelled passenger Adian (Sam Rockwell). He reveals himself to be an actual spy and that her life is in danger. She rubbishes it off but the next second, she gets attacked by goons. Adian rescues her and then explains how the happenings in her books have raised eyebrows, especially the hacker angle. He also informs her that a real-life hacker, Bakunin (Stanley Morgan), was supposed to deliver a digital file, containing important information, to Adian at Albert Memorial, London. However, he never turned up. Adian asks Elly to switch on her thinking cap and guess why Bakunin was a no-show and where he must have kept the file. The goons, who attacked Elly, belong to the ‘Division’, a criminal organization, headed by Ritter (Bryan Cranston). They also wanted to locate the file and hence, they tried to kidnap Elly. Adian’s mission is to now save Elly from the Division and retrieve the file. What happens next forms the rest of the film.
Bless You
Sat, 20 Jan 2024 20:53:09 +0200
Sadanand Murkute, a government clerk and his family is struggling to cope with today's new normal. On one weekend, the Murkute family goes out for shopping and treat themselves with ice candies at a roadside vendor. While slurping the ice candy, Sadanand suddenly sneezes on the Commissioner and the whole world comes to a grinding halt for him and a new drama begins. Sadanand feels guilty for this act and wishes to ask forgiveness from Commissioner. The story unfolds revealing the true nature of everyone. The entire struggle of Sadanand to ask forgiveness for this act is the basic plot of Bless You...
695
Sat, 20 Jan 2024 13:23:01 +0200
Shadani Films’ 6 9 5 (UA) is based on the Ram Mandir and Babri Masjid issue which dates back to hundreds of years ago.Babri Masjid has become a bone of contention between Hindus and Muslims in Ayodhya. Hindu religious leader Guruji (Arun Govil) dreams of Lord Ram, Sita and Laxman one night. He reveals his dream to his disciple, Raghunandan (Ashok Samarth), and firmly believes that there ought to be a Ram temple in place of the Babri Masjid. Following this dream, statues of Lord Ram, Sita and Laxman are found in the Babri Masjid one day. With people of both the religions alleging foul play, communal differences and fights arise. The story then follows the events that resulted in the destruction of the Babri Masjid leading to the court’s judgement which is delivered in favour of the Ram Mandir.
Haiwan
Sat, 20 Jan 2024 13:13:12 +0200
Black Hill Film Production House Pvt. Ltd.’s Haiwan (UA) is the story of Anguli (Birat Kshatriya) who was born to a mentally deranged woman in a village. Following his mother’s demise a few years after his birth, Anguli was looked after by a social worker (Deepika).Anguli is now a grown-up young man. He goes abroad. There he meets Sapna (Anjali Banerjee) on social media. Back in India, he marries Sapna and takes her to his village but Sapna is keen on returning to the city and meet her boyfriend, Kabir. It is then revealed that Sapna married Anguli for money and she even sells off his property in his absence, when he goes abroad. On his return from abroad, Anguli is devastated to know the truth about Sapna and Kabir. He kills them after tracking them down and this helps him realize his murderous streak which makes one of the most feared dons. In fact, he goes on to order his men to kill every beautiful girl they meet. However, life changes when he meets Roshni (Roshni Thakur), a prostitute and hears her story. Her husband cheated on her and married another girl, and she was later raped by a man named Blacksy (Sumitabh) who then pushed her into flesh trade. In a fit of anger, Roshni asks Anguli to eliminate Blacksy.
VC 571
Fri, 19 Jan 2024 16:00:39 +0200
“V C 571 is a compelling war film that intricately weaves the heroic narrative of VC Rifleman Gabar Singh Negi, a distinguished member of the Garhwal Rifles during World War I. The storyline revolves around the valor and sacrifice of Negi and his fellow soldiers in the British Indian Army, showcasing their unyielding courage in the face of adversity. The film vividly portrays Negi’s remarkable feat of single-handedly eliminating over 275 soldiers of the German Army, ultimately contributing to the decisive victory at the Battle of Neuve Chapelle in France. Rooted in the inspiring stories of the Garhwal Rifles, particularly focusing on Victoria Cross recipient Gabar Singh Negi, ‘V C 571’ pays homage to the indomitable spirit of these soldiers who played a pivotal role in shaping the course of history during World War I.”
The Beekeeper (English)
Thu, 18 Jan 2024 01:16:38 +0200
THE BEEKEEPER is the story of a ruthless man. Adam Clay (Jason Statham) leads a quiet life as a beekeeper. His neighbour is her kind-hearted landlord, Eloise Parker (Phylicia Rashad), a retired schoolteacher. One day, she falls for a phishing scam and is robbed of over $2 million. A majority of this money belonged to the charitable organization that she manages. She is so devastated by the turn of events that she ends her life. Adam decides to teach the scammers a lesson. He contacts the Beekeepers, a mysterious organization that he's a part of and is determined not to stop until he eliminates all the players from the bottom to the top. What happens next forms the rest of the film.
Aakhir Palaayan Kab Tak...?
Tue, 16 Jan 2024 15:06:15 +0200
AAKHIR PALAAYAN KAB TAK…? is a film about communal tensions. It tells the story of Sunil (Rajesh Sharma), who lives with his wife, son Rohit (Gaurav Sharma) and daughter Tanya (Sohani Kumari) in a predominantly Muslim locality. The Muslims in their vicinity have made life hell for Sunil and his family. Hence, Rohit and Tanya keep pestering him to relocate to another locality, but Sunil is attached to their ancestral home. He also runs a shop in the same locality. But things become worse for Sunil and family when the evil Badruddin (Dheerendra Dwivedi) wins the elections. In fact, things become so bad that Badruddin gets Rohit beheaded. Then enters the kind-hearted and strong-willed police inspector Suraj (Bhushan Pattiyal), who vows to provide justice to Rohit’s family.
Article 370
Mon, 15 Jan 2024 19:14:47 +0200
ARTICLE 370 is the story of two women who changed history. On July 8, 2016, Zooni Haksar (Yami Gautam Dhar) of the Intelligence Division finds out crucial information that a dreaded terrorist, Burhan (Shivam Khajuria), is hiding in Kokernag, Kashmir. She asks her senior, Khawar Ali (Raj Arjun), for permission but he instructs her to wait. Zooni chooses not to and executes the operation with the help of CRPF officer Yash Chauhan (Vaibhav Tatwawadi) and his team. Burhan is killed and it angers a section of political leaders. They provoke the youth, leading to violence in the Valley. The Intelligence Division suspends Zooni for not following orders. She is shifted to Delhi where she goes into depression. A year later, Rajeshwari Swaminathan (Priya Mani), of the PMO, approaches Zooni and invites her to lead a team in the National Investigative Agency (NIA) in Srinagar. Zooni accepts the offer though she makes it clear that all their efforts would not lead to any concrete result as long as Article 370 movie exists. The Union Government soon breaks the alliance with Parveena Andrabi (Divya Seth Shah) in Kashmir. They also impose President's Rule, thus ensuring that leaders of different political parties don't unite to form a coalition. Rajeshwari soon confesses to Zooni that the Centre plans to revoke Article 370 movie. But they need to find a way to do so legally and at the same time, ensure that Peace is not disturbed in the Valley. What happens next forms the rest of the film.
Saar - The Conclusion
Fri, 05 Jan 2024 10:49:11 +0200
Director Danish Ali’s SAAR: THE CONCLUSION is the story of an emotional bond between a son and his father. The story revolves around a young man (Kapil Sharma) who is completing his higher education from a university in north India. One of his fellow students (Monika Chaudhary) starts liking him and shows her interest in him. The guy, however, doesn’t pay heed and is mostly lost in his world. The girl’s thinks that he is arrogant and rude. But the guy, instead, is worried for his father, a lawyer, who is batting a serious health condition. The father’s relation with his wife has been on the rocks ever since their son was a kid. There comes a time when his father’s health deteriorates and he is promptly admitted in a hospital. The young man is worried for his father and his future. Will he be able to fight life’s serious obstacles?
Aquaman And The Lost Kingdom (English)
Wed, 20 Dec 2023 15:54:13 +0200
AQUAMAN AND THE LOST KINGDOM is the story of a man teaming up with his half-brother for a greater cause. Arthur Curry aka Aquaman (Jason Momoa) is married to Mera (Amber Heard) and are proud parents to a baby boy. Arthur is finding it difficult to fulfil his duties as a king. He wants Atlantis to establish contact with the surface world as the sea residents get sick due to pollution. But Lady Karshon (Indya Moore) rejects this idea. She also has reservations about Aquaman not being around half of the time. Meanwhile, David Kane (Yahya Abdul-Mateen II) has teamed up with Dr Stephen Shin (Randall Park) and their expedition takes them to the farthest corner of the Earth. There, David finds a trident. The trident, belonging to an evil force, possesses David and he suddenly gets knowledge of a lot of Atlantean secrets. David takes Dr Shin and his team's help in extracting Orichalcum, a substance that fuels ancient technology but which also can cause catastrophe on the planet. While David tries to extract Orichalcum, he comes into contact with Atlantis. And all hell breaks loose. Aquaman decides to go behind David, for which he has no choice but to team up with his half-brother, Orm (Patrick Wilson), who is imprisoned following his crimes against Atlantis. What happens next forms the rest of the film.
Lethal Trip
Wed, 20 Dec 2023 14:43:53 +0200
The story revolves around a group of friends, 3 girls and a boy, who go for a weekend gateway on a farm house. They party hard and do some dangerous drugs over there. Everything was going good until they did the overdose of those drugs and because of this, everything gets ruined. Someone murders the care taker of the farmhouse and everyone has to face the consequences until the culprit is found.
Madame Web (English)
Tue, 19 Dec 2023 18:12:08 +0200
MADAME WEB is the story of a young woman who turns saviour for three teenage girls. In 1973, Constance Webb (Kerry Bishé) heads to the Peruvian Amazon in the eighth month of her pregnancy to research spiders that have healing properties. After a lot of effort, she finds the spider. However, Ezekiel Sims (Tahar Rahim), her guard, snatches away the spider from her to get powers. He also shoots Constance before fleeing. Suddenly, members of the Las Arañas tribe arrive and they try to save Constance. In the process, she delivers a baby girl and then dies. 30 years later, Constance's daughter, Cassie Webb (Dakota Johnson) is working as a paramedic in New York City. One day, she realizes that she can see the future. Meanwhile, Ezekiel is also in New York and he gets visions of being killed by three masked women. He steals surveillance technology from a National Security Agency official and uses it to find them. He realizes that the women he saw in his dreams are actually teenage girls - Julia Cornwall (Sydney Sweeney), Anya Corazon (Isabela Merced) and Mattie Franklin (Celeste O'Connor). They are not related to each other and in a strange coincidence, they happen to be at the same place. Meanwhile, Cassie also sees the future wherein Ezekiel is trying to kill the girls. She bumps into the trio and escapes with them before Ezekiel can lay his hands on them. What happens next forms the rest of the film.
Maestro (English)
Fri, 15 Dec 2023 15:13:55 +0200
MAESTRO is the story of an American composer and his relationship with his wife. In the year 1943, Leonard Bernstein (Bradley Cooper), 25, lives in New York City as assistant conductor to the New York Philharmonic. He gets a sudden chance to make his debut as a conductor when Bruno Walter falls ill. Leonard’s performance is well-received. This is when he has an affair with David Oppenheim (Matt Bomer). This relationship ends and later, he meets an aspiring actress, Felicia Montealegre (Carey Mulligan). Both date and soon get married. They have three children – Jamie (Maya Hawke), Alexander (Sam Nivola) and Nina (Alexa Swinton). As the years pass, both Leonard and Felicia become famous in their professions. Soon, cracks develop in their relationship due to Leonard’s homosexual tendencies as well as his alcohol and substance abuse. What happens next forms the rest of the film.
Kaisi Ye Dor
Sat, 09 Dec 2023 16:27:31 +0200
Filmmakers Ratna Neelam Pandey and Sandeeip S Choudhary’s KAISI YE DOR is the story of a young man caught between two girls. The story takes place in Varanasi. Abhimanyu (Nikhil Pandey) is a tourist guide who generally gets foreign tourists as customers. He doesn’t mind telling lies to them in order to run his business. He hails from a traditional family. His father (Brijendra Kala), especially, is very orthodox. Abhimanyu once gets a chance to show around the place to the US returned Rashmi (Jashn Agnihotri) for around 10 days. The two fall in love in the course of time. However, Abhimanyu’s father fixes his marriage with the traditional Vidya (Ratna Neelam Pandey) without asking him. Circumstances ensure that Abhimanyu has no other choice but to marry Vidya. Whether he gets reunited with Rashmi forms the rest of the story.
Wonka (English)
Thu, 07 Dec 2023 15:36:04 +0200
WONKA is the story of an adorable chocolatier. Willy Wonka (Timothée Chalamet) arrives in a big city to fulfil his dream of opening a chocolate shop in a plaza named Galleries Gourmet. He is poor and on the first day, all his sovereigns get used up. Willy is all set to sleep on a bench out in the open in the biting cold weather. Bleacher (Tom Davis) pretends to take pity on him and takes him to the residence of Mrs Scrubbit (Olivia Colman). She offers a room in her lodge for one sovereign a night. She even allows him to pay her the next day and asks him to sign a contract. Noodle (Calah Lane), a young girl who works at Scrubbit's property, warns him to "read the fine print". Wonka can't read and he signs the contract anyway. The next day, he arrives at the Galleries Gourmet and displays his magical chocolates to the curious onlookers. In no time, they buy his sweets, earning the wrath of the 'Chocolate cartel' run by Arthur Slugworth (Paterson Joseph), Prodnose (Matt Lucas) and Fickelgrube (Mathew Baynton). They fear that he'll eat into their chocolate business and bribe the chief police officer (Keegan-Michael Key) to oust him from town. If that is not enough, Wonka gets a shock when he arrives back at Scrubbit's place and she tells him that as per the contract he signed, he owes her 10,000 sovereigns! Wonka is unable to pay and hence, he's forced to do laundry for the next 27 years until he can pay off his debt. In the laundry room, he meets an accountant Abacus Crunch (Jim Carter), a plumber Piper Benz (Natasha Rothwell), an ex-telephone exchange staffer Lottie Bell (Rakhee Thakrar) and a stand-up comic Larry Chucklesworth (Rich Fulcher). Just like Wonka, they also stayed at Scrubbit's place and signed the contract without reading the finer details. What happens next forms the rest of the film.
Dashmi
Wed, 06 Dec 2023 10:37:08 +0200
DASHMI is the story of a group of friends teaching rapists a severe lesson for their crime. The film revolves around Sohail (Vardhan Puri), Sachin (Gaurav Sareen), Shrushti (Monica Chaudhary), Rishabh (Ankit Khera) and Tejas (Tirth Bhanushali), who are not only close friends but also concerned citizens. They are fed-up and angered over the rising cases of rapes and the rapists going scot-free. In some cases, they rape even minor girls. The group of friends kidnap the culprits and make them confess to their crime live on social media. They announce that they will be killing the rapists in a live Dussehra event, when, generally, an effigy of the demon Ravan is killed. The police commissioner (Rajesh Jais) assigns ACP Krishnakant Yadav (Aadil Khan) to handle the case the stop the group of friends. Whether Sohail and company succeed in their task forms the rest of the film.
Kadak Singh
Fri, 01 Dec 2023 16:03:26 +0200
KADAK SINGH is the story of a father and daughter. Arun K Srivastava (Pankaj Tripathi) works at the Department of Financial Crime (DFC), Kolkata and is very good at his job. His home environment, however, is not healthy. His wife Mimi (Khushboo Kamal) died some years ago. He single-handedly raised his children, Sakshi (Sanjana Sanghi) and Aditya (Varun Buddhadev). There has been a breakdown of communication between the father and the children. Arun usually gets angry with them, prompting Sakshi and Aditya to address their father as ‘Kadak Singh’. At DFC, Arun is working on the high-profile Golden Sun Chit Fund case. A man called Ashok Agarwal (Sanjeev Sharma) duped thousands of people of their hard-earned money and has gone into hiding. Acting on a tip-off, Arun goes to a shady hotel to catch Ashok. To ensure that no one gets suspicious, he and his female colleague head to the hotel as a couple in love. There, he bumps into Sakshi who has come there to pay off a cop who’s harassing Aditya after the latter was caught with drugs. Arun is devastated as he sees Sakshi with a male friend and assumes that he is her partner. Sakshi, meanwhile, is shocked to see her father in such a hotel with a woman and blasts him in the middle of the road. The same evening, Arun allegedly tries to end his life, presumably due to humiliation. He survives but loses his memory. What happens next forms the rest of the film.
Napoleon (English)
Fri, 24 Nov 2023 09:14:21 +0200
NAPOLEON is the story of the rise and fall of one of the greatest kings in history. Napoleon Bonaparte (Joaquin Phoenix) rises to fame after the French Revolution of 1789. In September 1793, he successfully lays siege in Toulon and defeats the British. The battle gives him a lot of recognition and he's promoted from the post of colonel to brigadier general. He soon falls in love with Joséphine (Vanessa Kirby) and has a tumultuous relationship with her. In 1798, he proceeds to Egypt to further undermine the British and their trade interests in Asia. He cuts short his trip when he learns that Joséphine is having an affair with Hippolyte Charles (Jannis Niewöhner). This is seen as an act of desertion but Napoleon saves himself smartly. Later on, he, Sieyes (Julian Rhind-Tutt) and Roger Ducos (Benedict Martin) plan a coup. One thing leads to another and he becomes the king of France. He continues to rise with his tactical battle strategies but also commits certain mistakes on the way. What happens next forms the rest of the film.
Do Ajnabee
Sat, 18 Nov 2023 09:42:57 +0200
Blockbuster Films & Entertainment and PK Entertainment’s Do Ajnabee (UA) is the story of an employee of a company, who accidentally ends up killing another employee. Things take a turn for the worse when the victim’s girlfriend decides to avenge the murder of her love.
The Hunger Games: The Ballad Of Songbirds & Snakes (English)
Mon, 13 Nov 2023 17:02:15 +0200
THE HUNGER GAMES: THE BALLAD OF SONGBIRDS & SNAKES is the story of a bond shared by a mentor with his tribute in times of despair. The film is set 64 years before the events of the first film in the series. 18-year-old Coriolanus (Tom Blyth) lives in the capital city of Panem. He belongs to the Snow family which was once quite powerful but suffered immensely in the War. To win back the prestige of his family, he studies hard and comes out with flying colours. As a result, he's chosen to mentor a tribute (a participant) in the 10th edition of The Hunger Games. He is assigned the District 12 female tribute, Lucy Gray Baird (Rachel Zegler). She catches attention with her singing skills. When she reaches the capital city, Coriolanus goes to meet her in the Capital Zoo, where all the players are kept. The footage is shown on television and it earns the sympathy of the residents. Dr Volumnia Gaul (Viola Davis), the head gamemaker, is upset with Coriolanus's behaviour. But Coriolanus explains that the games are not getting good viewership as viewers don't feel connected to the players. He gives ideas to increase the viewership, which gets accepted. Meanwhile, Coriolanus forms a bond with Lucy and both get quite close. The games finally begin and Coriolanus tries his best to help Lucy win, by hook or by crook. Unknown to all, Coriolanus has a hidden agenda. What happens next forms the rest of the film.
The Marvels (English)
Thu, 09 Nov 2023 16:02:35 +0200
THE MARVELS is the story of a group of superheroes coming together for a greater cause. Dar-Benn (Zawe Ashton), the leader of Hala, retrieves one half of the Quantum Bands from the planet MB-418. She is searching for another band that she plans to use to save Hala though it will cause destruction elsewhere. Unknown to her, the other band or bangle is with Kamala Khan aka Ms Marvel (Iman Vellani) in Jersey City. Meanwhile, Nick Fury (Samuel L Jackson) asks Carol Danvers aka Captain Marvel (Brie Larson) and Monica Rambeau (Teyonah Parris) to investigate some glitch in the jump point. Monica and Carol touch the glitch-laden jump point at the same time. This results in both of them along with Kamala switching places through teleportation. The trio are unable to understand this phenomenon at first. Meanwhile, Dar-Benn is having a meeting with Emperor Dro'ge (Gary Lewis), the leader of the Skrulls at a refugee colony on planet Tarnax. The teleportation confusion leads them to the Tarnax and they start fighting with Dar-Benn's army. An enraged Dar-Benn destroys Tarnax. Carol, Monica and Kamala now decide to understand how and why they managed to switch, how they can control and what should be done to stop Dar-Benn. What happens next forms the rest of the film.
Dilon Mein Uphaan
Tue, 07 Nov 2023 15:22:24 +0200
A retired courtesan Sanno and her dance troupe members live a simple yet harmonious life in a small town, where their familial bonding tides them over several hardships. Their peaceful rhythm is disrupted by the shocking rape of Simmi, Sanno’s specially abled adolescent daughterOutraged by this brutal crime, the townspeople take to the streets to demand immediate legal action. The police finally launches an investigation into the matter as a result of protests and public pressure. However, it is clear that the efficacy of the criminal justice system is marred by corruption, bureaucratic delays and red tapism. The legal set up is put to test in this small town, when the people begin to demand accountability and question whether women can rely on the current legal mechanism to ensure their bodily safety.Is justice delayed, justice denied? Will the legal system protect Simmi’s human rights? Or will frustrated civilians be compelled to take it upon themselves to serve justice?
Shastry Virudh Shastry
Wed, 01 Nov 2023 15:34:32 +0200
7-year-old Yaman Shastry who binds the family together lives in his grandparent care and his parents visit him on weekends. Things get twisted when Yaman's father gets a chance to settle in the US but Guruji is unwilling to let Yaman go.
Ajab Tamasha
Wed, 01 Nov 2023 09:05:42 +0200
Ajab Tamasha is a comedy about a man’s forgetfulness. The story revolves around Bablu who has a habit of forgetting things. Because of his habit, he and his family regularly keep landing in various problems. On one occasion, his forgetfulness creates a major mess for the reputed Nawab of his city as well as his family. The infuriated Nawab decides to teach Bablu a lesson to avenge the difficulties he and his family went through because of him. However, this lands Nawab in an even bigger problem. Bablu decides to help Nawab in solving his issue in his own way. Whether Bablu succeeds in his task and whether Nawab changes his opinion of Bablu forms the rest of the film.
Romanticc Tukde
Mon, 30 Oct 2023 15:00:58 +0200
Around a protagonist who is hugely influenced by Hindi cinema and regularly watches them in theatre. She is so fascinated by the cinema that one day she decides to model her revenge on some of the movies she has seen.
Mujib: The Making Of A Nation
Fri, 27 Oct 2023 17:10:28 +0200
Mujib: The Making Of A Nation is a biographical film about the life of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the first president of Bangladesh and father of the nation, popularly known as Bangabandhu. As is well-known, he was assassinated with his family during the coup d’état in 1975.
Three Of Us
Thu, 26 Oct 2023 10:14:32 +0200
Three Of Us is the story of a lady who suffers from dementia. Shailaja (Shefali Shah) is compelled to take early retirement from the family court where she works because of dementia. She has a loving and caring husband in the form of Dipankar (Swanand Kirkire). Their son lives in another city for his studies. Shailaja wishes to visit her native place Vengurla where she grew up. She is also eager to meet her childhood friend Pradeep Kamat (Jaideep Ahlawat). The two were in love when they were young but they couldn’t marry after Shailaja’s family had to suddenly leave the village. When she visits Vengurla, she meets Pradeep after 30 long years. The two start spending time in the village. Pradeep’s wife doesn’t have a problem with this. In fact, she encourages Pradeep to spend time with Shailaja. Once when Shailaja, Dipankar and Pradeeep are roaming around the village visiting various places, an old dark memory starts making her feel uncomfortable. What exactly is the memory and what happens with Shailaja and Pradeep form the rest of the film.
Everybody Loves Sohrab Handa
Thu, 26 Oct 2023 09:56:50 +0200
At an anniversary party, Sohrab Handa is found dead, with his throat slit in the hall. As the investigation unravels, friendships are tested and secrets are revealed.
Killers Of The Flower Moon (English)
Thu, 26 Oct 2023 06:40:44 +0200
KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON is the story of a town rocked by a series of murders. The year is 1919. The town of Fairfax, Oklahoma is majorly populated with Native Americans who have become rich after the discovery of oil. William King Hale (Robert De Niro) resides in the same town and is considered a friend by the Native Americans. Unknown to them, he harbours hate for the community and wants to usurp their wealth. His nephew Ernest Burkhart (Leonardo DiCaprio) returns from the war after serving as a cook in the infantry. William asks him to turn taxi driver to earn a livelihood. Mollie (Lily Gladstone) becomes his regular customer. Sparks fly and they fall in love. Mollie suspects that Ernest wants to marry her for her wealth. Her sisters - Minnie (Jillian Dion), Anna (Cara Jade Myers) and Rita (JaNae Collins) - however disagree with her as they remind her that even Ernest's uncle is quite wealthy. Soon, Ernest and Mollie marry. William brainwashes Ernest that he'll get a greater share in the wealth if Mollie's family members die. William manages to kill Minnie through slow poisoning. Mollie's mother Lizzie (Tantoo Cardinal) dies due to old age. Anna is murdered at the orders of William. The doctors, who perform the post-mortem, hide the bullet. William devises a plan to kill Rita and also to slowly poison Mollie. When more than 15-20 members of their community die mysteriously, the Native Americans decide to fight back and find the root cause. Their attempts prove futile and yet, they continue to get to the bottom of these deaths. What happens next forms the rest of the film.
Starfish
Sat, 21 Oct 2023 13:13:04 +0200
Based on author Bina Nayak’s book, Starfish Pickle, T-Series Films and Almighty Motion Picture’s Starfish (UA) is the story of an extraordinary diver who works in a dredging company but is haunted by incidents from her past. Tara Salgaonkar (Khushali Kumar) is an expert diver who works for Martin’s (Pawan Shankar Pandey) dredging company. She is often seen getting affected by certain past events. These episodes seem to be in bits and pieces which traumatise her and Tara is on a mission to find answers of some unanswered questions. When she does meet her mother’s friend (Vidya Malvade), Leslie Fernandes (Daksh Ajit Singh), she is shocked to learn something about her mom who had died by suicide. Is she able to confront her enigmatic past and unearth truths that she is not ready to accept?
Two Zero One Four
Mon, 16 Oct 2023 11:40:52 +0200
Captain Khanna is a former army officer, who has worked extensively in the army and then with various intelligence agencies, and he was an active spy for many years now he is into retirement age, but looking at his experience and international network among other intelligence agencies like CIA, KGB he is continued in service and governments keeps on giving him, extension and they also seek his help in complex tasks.Ahmedabad police nabs a Pakistani terrorist – Firoz Masani, he was caught roaming on the streets of Ahmedabad by local police, Firoz Masani was one of the most wanted terrorists globally, this was such a breakthrough that Capt Khanna was asked to take him into custody and interrogate further.In the course of the interrogation Capt Khanna learns about a bigger conspiracy involving Indian & Foreign secret agents.
Sajini Shinde Ka Viral Video
Thu, 12 Oct 2023 16:30:01 +0200
SAJINI SHINDE KA VIRAL VIDEO is the story of a missing girl. Sajini Shinde (Radhika Madan) is a physics teacher at K P School, Pune. Her authoritarian father Suryakant Shinde (Subodh Bhave), mother Urmila (Sneha Raikar), uncle Sadashiv (Shashank Shende) and brother Aakash (Ashutosh Gaikwad) reside in Ahmednagar. Her dominating fiancé Siddhant Kadam (Soham Majumdar) works in an IT company in Bengaluru. Sajini travels to Singapore with her colleagues, Shraddha (Shruti Vyas) and Chhavi (Rashmi Agdekar), for work purposes. At night, Sajini celebrates her birthday at a nightclub. She gets drunk and dances with two skimpily-clad men. Shraddha shoots her video on her phone. While sending work-related pictures to the school group, she mistakenly transfers Sajini’s video as well. The school management is shocked. The video leaks on the internet and goes viral. Due to the pressure from the management and teachers, principal Kalyani Pandit (Bhagyashree) is compelled to fire Sajini, Shraddha and Chhavi. Sajini is shattered. She’s too scared to call her father. Siddhant, meanwhile, blasts her for her ‘mistake’. The next morning, Sajini disappears. She posts a message on her social media account wherein she declares that she’s about to end her life. She blames her father and Siddhant for her drastic step. Inspector Bela Barot (Nimrat Kaur) is assigned the case. What happens next forms the rest of the film.
Lakeerein
Tue, 10 Oct 2023 12:28:44 +0200
A courtroom drama based on the theme of marital rape, where a married woman is seeking justice against her husband, it often remains underreported and stigmatized due to societal misconceptions about consent within marriage. Such a storyline has the potential to shed light on important social and legal issues related to consent and domestic violence. Marital rape is a distressing form of sexual violence that occurs within the confines of a marriage or intimate partnership.Based on the real life story of Marital Rape Victim. “Lakeerein” is a dramatic tale of women's quest to seek justice and how she faces her husband and her rapist in court. Set in Lucknow, “Lakeerein” follows Kavya's transformation from a simple-girl to a strong woman who fights against all odds. Kavya gets help from renowned advocate Geeta Bishwas as She faces cunning advocate Dudhari Singh who is defending her husband professor Vivek Agnihotri. Geeta while fighting for Kavya realizes that this is happening all around her and marital rape is common problem respective of class of women . Geeta is facing a lawyer like Dudhari Singh who has a great reputation and an egomaniac. The film also follows the life of people close to Geeta who has also faced such atrocities like her maid Naseema whose husband repeatedly rape her which caused miscarriage and her friend Anita who lost her life after being raped by her husband Ravi Verma, who is generally a good man but her under influence of alcohol he lost control. Geeta fight hard in court against Dudhari Singh which showcase what a women go through behind closed doors of their bedroom which is supposed to be safest place for women and questions society's morality and why does law differentiate between married and unmarried women when it comes to recognizing rape as their is no provision against marital rape . Is marriage license to rape ? Wife's consent not matter ? Does a wife have no right to say No. ?
Anari Is Backk
Tue, 03 Oct 2023 12:49:35 +0200
Rajveer who comes to Lucknow from Afghanistan for his better living searching a job for himself there he gets to meet a filthy rich girl Jaspreet(Mishikka Chaurasia). Jaspreet falls in love with Rajveer for his sincerity and purity.
The Exorcist: Believer (English)
Mon, 02 Oct 2023 16:35:42 +0200
THE EXORCIST: BELIEVER is the story of two girls who get possessed. The year is 2010. Victor Fielding (Leslie Odom Jr) visits Port Au Prince, Haiti with his pregnant wife Sorenne (Tracey Graves). An earthquake takes place that severely injures Sorenne. She dies but the baby survives. 13 years later, Victor is settled in Percy, Georgia with his daughter, Angela (Lidya Jewett). One day, Angela makes a plan with her classmate Katherine (Olivia Marcum) to go to the woods after school. When they don't return, their worried parents call the cops. The police officers try their best but are unable to locate their whereabouts. 3 days later, Angela and Catherine are found in a barn 30 miles away from the woods. Shockingly, they have no memory of how they reached the barn, that too without shoes. On top of that, they believe that they were gone only a few hours. Once back home, both Angela and Catherine start behaving weirdly, scaring their parents. What happens next forms the rest of the film.
Fire Of Love: RED
Sun, 01 Oct 2023 19:26:50 +0200
Avanti Prajakta Arts’ Fire Of Love – Red (UA) is a thriller which revolves around a super-successful novelist Rajveer played by Krushna Abhishek. Rajveer is a recluse and leads an intensely private life. He gives two persons — Jaggu (Abhijit Shwetchandra) and Rani (Kanchan Bhor) — shelter in his farm house. Jaggu is a murderer who has been seriously injured and, therefore, needs medical help. Dr. Chaturvedi (Bharat Dabholkar) attends to Jaggu.One day, Rajveer reveals his past to Rani wherein he opens up about the suicide of his wife, Poonam (Payal Ghosh). However, soon it is revealed that he is not telling the truth and the reality is completely different. Poonam had actually deserted Rajveer when he was a struggling writer and had become an escort. On the other hand, Rajveer becomes successful by writing novels filled with sex, violence, illicit relationships and crimes. However, he continues his search for Poonam and eventually discovers her as a call girl. Angered and upset over her betrayal, he invites her home and ends up murdering her. Afraid that he will be caught for the crime, he makes it look like a suicide with the help of the person who had initiated her into the flesh trade.But Rajveer soon realizes that killing has become a passion for him and continues the spree. He finds his target in Rani. With the help of Dr. Chaturvedi, who trades organs of his murdered victims, he plans the murder of his next target but will he able to execute it?
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SHAITAAN is a nail-biting thriller laced with superlative performances Movie Review: SHAITAAN is a nail-biting thriller laced with superlative performances
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 09:08:19 +0200
Star Cast: Ajay Devgn, R Madhavan, Jyotika, Janki Bodiwala, Anngad RaajDirector: Vikas BahlSynopsis:
SHAITAAN is the story of a family in crisis. Kabir (Ajay Devgn) resides in Dehradun with his wife Jyoti (Jyotika), daughter Janvi (Janki Bodiwala) and son Dhruv (Anngad Raaj). They head to their farmhouse for the weekend and on the way, they bump into Vanraj (R Madhavan). He befriends the family and wittily feeds a sweet to Janvi. Immediately, Janvi comes under Vanraj's spell. Sometime after they reach the farmhouse, Kabir and his family find Vanraj at their doorstep. Jyoti gets suspicious but Vanraj assures them that he needs help to charge his mobile phone. Janvi, who's still under his spell, blurts out her secrets to him. When Vanraj attempts to overstay, Kabir tries to oust him. But shockingly, Janvi violently stops him from kicking Vanraj out of the farmhouse. The family is shocked to see Janvi blindly following all the orders of Vanraj. Vanraj soon makes his intentions clear - he wants Kabir and Jyoti to give away Janvi to him. What happens next forms the rest of the film.Shaitaan Movie Story Review:
SHAITAAN is the official remake of the 2023 Gujarati film, VASH [Written and directed by Krishnadev Yagnik]. The adapted story is excellent and different from the rest of the films based on black magic. Aamil Keeyan Khan's adapted screenplay is very engaging. And it’s a feat considering the genre is beaten to death across the world and also because it’s majorly set in one mansion. Sadly, the writer doesn’t tie the loose ends properly. Aamil Keeyan Khan's dialogues are normal and very select one-liners pack a punch.Vikas Bahl's direction is first-rate. He keeps the viewers captivated in the proceedings especially once things take a turn for the worse. One feels moved by the situation of the family and one can't help but root for them. Also, the tension levels are there throughout the film and it also helps in engaging the audience.On the flipside, there are too many cinematic liberties. To see characters getting brutally injured and yet to see them not just surviving but also fighting back gets a bit too much. The climax battle seems predictable. Also, it's bewildering to know Vanraj pulling off his plan and no one getting a whiff about it. The last scene is interesting but could have been better written.SHAITAAN begins with an eerie credit animation that sets the mood. The intro shot is lovely and looks very organic. The madness begins once Vanraj innocently introduces himself to the family. Two scenes that stand out in the first half are Janvi playing violently with her brother on the swing and the police sequence. The intermission comes at a crucial juncture. In the second half, the madness continues as Vanraj ups his game while the family also tries to outsmart him. The finale keeps one at the edge of the seat, despite the shortcomings.Shaitaan Movie Performances:
SHAITAAN belongs to R Madhavan and Janki Bodiwala. R Madhavan steals the show with his venomous act. He has that innocence in him and hence, it looks believable when Kabir and his family don’t get suspicious about him initially. In the second half, he takes his act many notches higher. Janki Bodiwala gets into the skin of the character. A flawless performance, for sure. Ajay Devgn, too, puts his best foot forward and puts up a superb act. He’s sure to be greeted with claps and whistles in the climax. Jyotika lends able support and gives a natural performance. The same applies for Anngad Raaj. He’s quite funny in the initial scenes.Shaitaan Movie music and other technical aspects:
Amit Trivedi's music is okay and all the songs of the film - the title track, 'Aisa Main Shaitaan' and 'Khushiyaan Bator Lo' - are in sync with the theme. Amit Trivedi's background score is one of the USPs of the film.Sudhakar Reddy Yakkanti's cinematography is praiseworthy, considering it's set in just one house. The camerawork in the swing sequence is exceptional. Garima Mathur's production design is appealing. Radhika Mehra's costumes are rich. Vikram Mor and R P Yadav's action is a bit disturbing but it's appropriate for the story. Sandeep Francis's editing is smooth but could have been slicker in the second half.Shaitaan Movie Conclusion:
On the whole, SHAITAAN is a nail-biting thriller laced with superlative performances and clapworthy climax that keeps you engaged. At the box office, the film is set for a good opening thanks to the well-received trailer, hype and partial holiday on account of Mahashivratri. What will also go in the film’s favour is that after a long time, an A-lister like Ajay Devgn will be seen in this genre.
Movie Review: DUNE: PART TWO is a big-screen spectacle
Thu, 29 Feb 2024 12:36:59 +0200
Star Cast: Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, Austin Butler, Rebecca FergusonDirection: Denis VilleneuveDune: Part Two Movie Story Review:
DUNE: PART TWO is the story of a warrior. Paul Atreides (Timothée Chalamet) defeats Fremen warrior Jamis (Babs Olusanmokun) and gets accepted into the clan along with his pregnant mother, Jessica (Rebecca Ferguson). Some Fremen members have reservations about their entry into their clan. But Stilgar (Javier Bardem) tries to convince some of the members that he might be the Prophet who will help them defeat the Harkonnens. Paul slowly begins to learn the way of the Fremen. He and the other warriors fiercely attack Harkonnen soldiers and even their spice fields. Rabbon (Dave Bautista) tries his best but is unable to defeat them. This is when Baron Vladimir Harkonnen (Stellan Skarsgård) sends his fierce nephew Feyd-Rautha Harkonnen (Austin Butler) to Arrakis to teach the Fremen a lesson. What happens next forms the rest of the film.The story is fascinating and well-detailed. Denis Villeneuve and Jon Spaihts's screenplay is effective and neatly merges all the subplots together. A few dramatic scenes are very well written. However, in some scenes, the writing leaves a lot to be desired. The dialogues are conversational, and a few one-liners are powerful.Denis Villeneuve's direction is exemplary. He handles the grandeur beautifully and ensures that it doesn't look like similar big-scale films of recent times or even in the past. The makers take a lot of care about the character arcs and the changes they go through seem organic. A few scenes that stand out are the opening fight scene, Paul and Chani (Zendaya) on the desert trip together, Paul riding the sandworm, Feyd-Rautha's entry and the climax.On the flipside, the film is too long at 167 minutes. A few scenes are repetitive and hence, the impact also diminishes. The villain gets introduced in a grand fashion but in the second half, he gets a raw deal. Also, throughout the film, the powerful Harkonnens don't seem to be using all their powers to get back at Fremen.Dune: Part Two Movie Performances:
Timothée Chalamet, as expected, gives a wonderful performance but watch out for him in the second half. One has never seen him in such an avatar. Zendaya thankfully has considerable screen time, and she lights up the screen with her presence and performance. Austin Butler makes a strong impact with his performance, despite late entry. Rebecca Ferguson is a surprise as her character goes through a major change and she has done a fine job. Javier Bardem is dependable. Stellan Skarsgård is apt for the role while Dave Bautista is okay. The others who do well are Gurney Halleck (Josh Brolin), Princess Irulan (Florence Pugh), Christopher Walken (Emperor) and Léa Seydoux (Lady Margot Fenring).Dune: Part Two Movie music and other technical aspects:
Hans Zimmer's music, like always, enhances the impact. Greig Fraser's cinematography is top-notch. Patrice Vermette's production design is world-class. The same applies to Jacqueline West's costumes. Joe Walker's editing should have been sharper.Dune: Part Two Movie Conclusion:
On the whole, DUNE: PART TWO is a big-screen spectacle but could have had a slicker and shorter second half. At the box office, the immense hype among the urban audience can help the film become a success.
Movie Review: LAAPATAA LADIES works due to the plot, performances, and some scenes.
Wed, 28 Feb 2024 09:32:52 +0200
Star Cast: Sparsh Shrivastava, Nitanshi Goel, Pratibha RantaDirector: Kiran RaoSynopsis:
LAAPATAA LADIES is the story of a missing bride. On January 29, 2001, Deepak Kumar (Sparsh Shrivastava) marries Phool (Nitanshi Goel). Both board the unreserved compartment in the Belpur Katariya Express. He sits next to two other newly married couples. All the brides have covered their faces with ‘ghoonghat’. When his destination – Murti station – arrives, Deepak grabs the hand of a woman, who he believes is Phool, and gets down. He takes her to his village, Surajmukhi. His family members and neighbours are in a festive mood. But they get the shock of their lives when they open the veil and they realize that Deepak has accidentally brought another woman with him. This second bride turns out to be Pushpa Rani (Pratibha Ranta). She claims that the name of his groom is Pankaj and that she is from a village named Sambela. The next day, Deepak goes to the police station to file a complaint. The cop in charge, Shyam Manohar (Ravi Kishan), is initially amused by the goof-up. But he soon realizes that Pushpa Rani might not be as innocent as she claims. Meanwhile, Phool is stranded at Pateela railway station. Here, she befriends a tough but kind-hearted tea stall owner, Manju Maai (Chhaya Kadam), who teaches her important life lessons. What happens next forms the rest of the film.
Laapataa Ladies Movie Story Review:
Biplab Goswami's story is unconventional and amusing. Sneha Desai's screenplay adds to the entertainment quotient. At the same time, it also raises some important points. Sneha Desai's dialogues (additional dialogues by Divyanidhi Sharma) are funny and also quite sharp and hit the right chord.Kiran Rao's direction is uncomplicated and captivating. The narrative is easy to understand while the characters are straight out of life. The humour is infused in an organic manner; not a single dialogue or punch seems forced. The story could have seemed unconvincing or flawed but Kiran makes sure that it looks believable why the bride got lost and why she was not able to reunite with her hubby. As the story progresses, Kiran touches upon certain social aspects plaguing society. Yet again, it seamlessly becomes a part of the goings-on. The character of Manju Maai is a masterstroke in this regard. Kiran Rao reserves the best for the finale. It is clapworthy, to say the least.On the flipside, though the director ties all loose ends, she misses one – Pushpa’s hubby had spotted Phool at the station and ideally, he should have informed the cop about it. It would have made the investigation easier. Secondly, the angle of MLA Mani Singh is hilarious. However, it serves no purpose to the story as the MLA and his speech are forgotten. Lastly, the buzz is very limited and this can impact its box office collections.Laapataa Ladies | Official Trailer | Aamir Khan Productions Kindling Pictures Jio Studios
Laapataa Ladies Movie Performances:
LAAPATAA LADIES belongs to both the leading ladies. Nitanshi Goel’s innocence is her biggest strength and she enhances it with her supreme performance. Pratibha Ranta is quite confident and plays her part with panache. Sparsh Shrivastava, too, puts his best foot forward and gets into the skin of his character. Chhaya Kadam is terrific and delivers a National Award-worthy performance. Ravi Kishan, too, rocks the show and only, an actor of his calibre would have done justice. Rachna Gupta (Poonam; Bhabhi) and Geeta Agrawal Sharma (Yashoda; Deepak's mother) leave a mark. Satendra Soni (Chotu) and Abeer Jain (Bablu) are adorable. Bhaskar Jha (Pushpa's husband Pradeep), Daood Hussain (Gunjan), Durgesh Kumar (Dubey ji; cop) and Kanupriya Rishimum (Bela; cop) are fine.
Laapataa Ladies Movie music and other technical aspects:
Ram Sampath's music is lovely but won’t have a shelf life. 'Doubtwa' and 'Beda Paar' are quirky. 'O Sajni Re' is soulful while 'Sajni' is fair. Ram Sampath's background score is in sync with the film's mood.Vikash Nowlakha's cinematography gives the film a straight-out-of-life feel. The locales are fresh and never before seen in any film. Vikram Singh's production design is quite real. Darshan Jalan's costumes are authentic. Jabeen Merchant's editing is smooth but could have been slicker.Laapataa Ladies Movie Conclusion:
On the whole, LAAPATAA LADIES works due to the amusing plot, performances, underlying message and some memorable funny and emotional scenes. At the box office, it has the potential to grow with each passing day.
Movie Review: CRAKK fails to deliver the desired impact.
Fri, 23 Feb 2024 10:55:50 +0200
Star Cast: Vidyut Jammwal, Arjun Rampal, Nora Fatehi, Amy JacksonDirector: Aditya DattSynopsis:
CRAKK is the story of a reckless, brave man. Siddhart Dikshit aka Siddhu (Vidyut Jammwal) resides in Mumbai with his father (Rajendra Shisatkar) and mother (Shalaka Pawar). His elder brother Nihal (Ankit Mohan) died while participating in an extreme sports competition called Maidaan. Siddhu also likes to do risky stunts and his parents ask him not to indulge in it as they don't want him to die like his elder brother. Their plea falls on deaf ears and Siddhu sends his stunt videos to the Maidaan team. The organizer of Maidaan, Dev (Arjun Rampal), likes his videos and enlists him for the next edition. Siddhu travels to Poland illegally with the help of Dev's team. He's taken to the facility of Maidaan where he meets the rest of the 31 players. He also bumps into an influencer, Alia (Nora Fatehi), and sparks fly between them. The next day, the games begin. Siddhu manages to emerge victorious and get to the next round. The same night, Siddhu and Alia go out to celebrate. This is when Siddhu is confronted by Patricia (Amy Jackson), an Intelligence official. She asks Siddhu to spy on Dev and whether he's smuggling or transporting dangerous material with the money generated from Maidaan. Siddhu is forced to comply; or else, she would have deported him back to India for entering Poland without a valid visa. What happens next forms the rest of the film.Story Review:
Aditya Datt, Rehan Khan, Sarim Momin and Mohinder Pratap Singh's story is promising. Aditya Datt, Rehan Khan, Sarim Momin and Mohinder Pratap Singh's screenplay, however, doesn't make the desired impact as it's stretched, silly and also delves into subplots needlessly. Aditya Datt, Rehan Khan, Sarim Momin and Mohinder Pratap Singh's dialogues are massy but a few one-liners are childish.Aditya Datt's direction is okay and it suffers as the writing is weak. On the positive, he handles the grandeur well and also the grand action set pieces. The scenes of all three races are very captivating. The intro scene is also nail-biting.On the flipside, the film's biggest issue is the length. At 156 minutes, it is too long for a film of this kind. Secondly, the film is not just about the competition. Between the three races, a lot happens and it is not exciting. It would also leave viewers scratching their heads. For instance, Siddhu badly wanted to be a part of Maidaan and earn the prize money. Hence, he had no solid reason to agree to help Patricia, especially after she let him go back to the facility. The intermission point is laughable. The track of Dev and his father Mark (Bijay Anand) isn’t effective, except for the scene where they have vodka. Siddhu spying in the facility of Dev without getting caught is unconvincing. The climax fight is tedious and the twist that occurs at this point leaves viewers frustrated instead of feeling wowed.Performances:
Vidyut Jammwal is his usual self and looks quite cool in performing the death-defying stunts. Arjun Rampal puts up a fine act but gets over the top in some scenes. Nora Fatehi oozes charm and is fair. Amy Jackson is decent but her accented Hindi looks a bit forced. Ankit Mohan delivers a confident performance. Rajendra Shisatkar, Shalaka Pawar and Bijay Anand lend able support. Jamie Lever (Junaida) leaves a huge mark. Zack (Michael Owusu) is okay. Pooja Sawant and Rukmini Maitra look sizzling in the end credit song.Music and other technical aspects:
The music is well-woven into the narrative. The title track is very catchy. 'Jeena Haraam' and 'Khayal Rakhna' are forgettable. 'Rom Rom' is played in the end credits and does register. But it looks out of place. Vikram Montrose's background score enhances excitement.Mark Hamilton's cinematography matches international standards. Federico Cueva, Kerry Gregg, Dr. K. Ravi Verma, Cyril Raffaelli, Dawid Szatarski, Raj Shinde, Sunil Rodrigues and Vikram Dahiya's action is the best part of the enterprise. Somya Chauhan, Gabriella Demetriades, Trushala Nayak and Anushka Tugnait's costumes are stylish. Juhi Talmaki's production design is functional. VFX is tacky. Sandeep Kurup's editing is loose. The film should have been shorter by 20-30 minutes.Conclusion:
On the whole, CRAKK fails to deliver the desired impact and is too lengthy. At the box office, the lack of buzz and competition from ARTICLE 370 is likely to impact its collections.
ARTICLE 370 is a gripping tale Movie Review: ARTICLE 370 is a gripping tale
Fri, 23 Feb 2024 10:06:34 +0200
Star Cast: Yami Gautam Dhar, Priya Mani, Vaibhav Tatwawadi, Skand Thakur
Article 370 Movie Review: ARTICLE 370 is a gripping taleDirector: Aditya Suhas JambhaleSynopsis:
ARTICLE 370 is the story of two women who changed history. On July 8, 2016, Zooni Haksar (Yami Gautam Dhar) of the Intelligence Division finds out crucial information that a dreaded terrorist, Burhan (Shivam Khajuria), is hiding in Kokernag, Kashmir. She asks her senior, Khawar Ali (Raj Arjun), for permission but he instructs her to wait. Zooni chooses not to and executes the operation with the help of CRPF officer Yash Chauhan (Vaibhav Tatwawadi) and his team. Burhan is killed and it angers a section of political leaders. They provoke the youth, leading to violence in the Valley. The Intelligence Division suspends Zooni for not following orders. She is shifted to Delhi where she goes into depression. A year later, Rajeshwari Swaminathan (Priya Mani), of the PMO, approaches Zooni and invites her to lead a team in the National Investigative Agency (NIA) in Srinagar. Zooni accepts the offer though she makes it clear that all their efforts would not lead to any concrete result as long as Article 370 exists. The Union Government soon breaks the alliance with Parveena Andrabi (Divya Seth Shah) in Kashmir. They also impose President's Rule, thus ensuring that leaders of different political parties don't unite to form a coalition. Rajeshwari soon confesses to Zooni that the Centre plans to revoke Article 370. But they need to find a way to do so legally and at the same time, ensure that Peace is not disturbed in the Valley. What happens next forms the rest of the film.Article 370 Movie Story Review:
Aditya Dhar and Monal Thaakar's story, inspired by true events, is exciting. Everyone is aware that Article 370 was abrogated but no one knows how it was carried out. Aditya Dhar, Aditya Suhas Jambhale, Arjun Dhawan and Monal Thaakar's screenplay (additional screenplay by Aarsh Vora) is gripping. The writing becomes a bit technical in places but the writers compensate for it with some entertaining and thrilling moments. Aditya Dhar, Aditya Suhas Jambhale, Arjun Dhawan and Monal Thaakar's dialogues are powerful and clapworthy.Aditya Suhas Jambhale's direction is captivating. The film is 160 minutes long but doesn’t get boring or lengthy as a lot is happening every minute. The makers adopt a no-nonsense and realistic approach and it gives the film a nice touch. The first half doesn’t pack a punch, as intended, but post-interval, the film gets much better. The scene where Zooni interrogates Yakub Shaikh (Sumit Kaul) will be loved by the masses. The episode on how a crucial piece of information was deleted from a legal document is quite a shocker. Two tracks run simultaneously in the climax and both are entertaining and captivating.On the flipside, though the makers have tried their best to simplify the narrative, a few details might be difficult to decipher. Hence, those expecting it to be a conventional entertainer might be a bit disappointed. Secondly, in places, the film gives a feeling of being one-sided and not covering all elements of the story. For instance, Article 370 was revoked for the betterment of the people of Kashmir. However, the aam junta and their hardships are never focused in the film, except for the scene of a sarpanch (Middat Ullah Khan). Lastly, the assassination attempt in the climax is nail-biting but it also raises the question of whether it actually happened in real.Article 370 | Official Trailer | Yami Gautam Dhar, Priyamani | Jio Studios | B62 StudiosArticle 370 Movie Performances:
Yami Gautam Dhar yet again delivers a power-packed performance. In fact, this is her most accomplished performance. She is quite convincing in the action and interrogating scenes but watch out for her in the emotional scenes. The manner in which she delivers the monologue in the first half gives goosebumps. Priya Mani keeps her act restrained, as per the character requirement and is apt for the part. Vaibhav Tatwawadi is quite likeable. Raj Arjun and Skand Thakur (Wasim Abbasi) lend able support. Sumit Kaul, Salahuddin Jalal (Raj Zutshi) and Rajiv Kumar (Shamsher Abdali) leave a huge mark. Divya Seth Shah and Irawati Harshe Mayadev (Brinda Kaul) are decent. Kiran Karmarkar (Home Minister) is superb and takes the entertainment quotient of the film many notches higher. Asit Redij (Opposition leader Rohit Thapar), too, puts his best foot forward. Arun Govil (Prime Minister) is okay and it seemed like he was trying too hard. Janya Khandpur (Sabia), Middat Ullah Khan, Mohan Agashe (Jagmohan Patil) and Ashwini Koul (Zakir Naikoo) are fair.Article 370 Movie Music and other technical aspects:
Shashwat Sachdev's music doesn't register. Ideally, ARTICLE 370 should have been a song-less film. But Shashwat Sachdev's background score is kickass and very different from the usual BGMs.Siddharth Vasani's cinematography is breathtaking and uncomplicated in action scenes. Sujeet Subhash Sawant and Sriram Kanan Iyengar's production design is rich. Veera Kapur Ee's costumes are realistic yet stylish. Parvez Shaikh's action is not gory at all. Identical Brains's VFX is acceptable. Shivkumar V Panicker's editing is smooth.Article 370 Movie Conclusion:
On the whole, ARTICLE 370 is a gripping tale that attempts to depict an important chapter of India’s history in an entertaining and simple manner. At the box office, the topic of the film and the trailer has caught attention. Moreover, the film releases on a day when tickets are available for just Rs. 99. As a result, it can open strongly and emerge successful at the box office in the long run, provided it enjoys a good word of mouth.
Movie Review: BOB MARLEY: ONE LOVE boasts of a bravura performance by Kingsley Ben Adir
Fri, 16 Feb 2024 17:26:45 +0200
Star Cast: Kingsley Ben-Adir, Lashana Lynch, Anthony WelshDirector: Reinaldo Marcus GreenSynopsis: BOB MARLEY: ONE LOVE is the story of a legendary artist. The year is 1976. Bob Marley (Kingsley Ben-Adir) is a successful singer and is based in Kingston, Jamaica with his family and band. This is a time when Jamaica is under a political crisis. Bob decides to have a peace concert. It leads to objections from those with ulterior motives. Bob, his wife Rita (Lashana Lynch) and brother Don (Anthony Welsh) are attacked one day at their residence. They survive but it leaves Bob shocked. He asks Rita and the children to move to his mother's place in Denver, USA while he moves to Europe. What happens next forms the rest of the film.Story Review: Terence Winter and Frank E Flowers' story is inspiring and a tale waiting to be told. Terence Winter, Frank E Flowers, Zach Baylin and Reinaldo Marcus Green's screenplay, however, is unexciting and inconsistent. Dialogues are okay. Jamaican English is difficult to comprehend and thankfully, the studio has provided subtitles.Reinaldo Marcus Green's direction is insipid. On the positive side, the main character is fleshed out nicely. The film begins on a dramatic note and the confrontational scenes are well executed. The songs are effortlessly woven into the narrative.On the flipside, the film moves at a very slow space. Once Bob moves to Europe, the narrative loses its purpose, and you wonder where the film is heading. The flashback childhood portions further hamper the impact, except the one where Bob and his band get to record their first song. Some developments are not properly explained. One also can’t help but draw parallels with musical biopics like BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY [2018] and ELVIS [2022], which focused on the music as well as the ups and downs in the lives of the protagonists. BOB MARLEY: ONE LOVE clearly failed to reach that level.Performances: BOB MARLEY: ONE LOVE belongs to Kingsley Ben-Adir. The actor gets into the skin of the character and delivers a flawless performance. The film becomes watchable, thanks to him and the way he has got the nuances right. Lashana Lynch doesn't have much to do initially but later on, shines. Anthony Welsh leaves a mark. James Norton (Chris), Brian Todd Boucher (Claudie), David Marvin Kerr Jr (Junior Marvin) and Michael Gandolfini (Howard Bloom) are alright. The actors who play the kids are wasted.Music and other technical aspects: Kris Bowers's music is classic, and the film consists of some of the best tracks of Bob Marley. The ones that are well utilized in the film are 'Get Up Stand Up', 'I Shot The Sheriff', 'War', 'Exodus' and 'Redemption'. Kris Bowers's background score is subtle. Robert Elswit's cinematography is appropriate. Chris Lowe's production design is authentic. Anna B Sheppard's costumes are reminiscent of the bygone era. Action is fair. Pamela Martin's editing is painfully slow.On the whole, BOB MARLEY: ONE LOVE boasts of a bravura performance by Kingsley Ben-Adir. But due to poor execution, slow pace and negligible buzz, it will struggle to find an audience.
Movie Review: MADAME WEB doesn't work due to the faulty script and execution
Fri, 16 Feb 2024 14:26:18 +0200
Star Cast: Dakota Johnson, Sydney Sweeney, Isabela Merced, Celeste O'Connor, Tahar RahimDirector: S J ClarksonSynopsis:
MADAME WEB is the story of a young woman who turns saviour for three teenage girls. In 1973, Constance Webb (Kerry Bishé) heads to the Peruvian Amazon in the eighth month of her pregnancy to research spiders that have healing properties. After a lot of effort, she finds the spider. However, Ezekiel Sims (Tahar Rahim), her guard, snatches away the spider from her to get powers. He also shoots Constance before fleeing. Suddenly, members of the Las Arañas tribe arrive and they try to save Constance. In the process, she delivers a baby girl and then dies. 30 years later, Constance's daughter, Cassie Webb (Dakota Johnson) is working as a paramedic in New York City. One day, she realizes that she can see the future. Meanwhile, Ezekiel is also in New York and he gets visions of being killed by three masked women. He steals surveillance technology from a National Security Agency official and uses it to find them. He realizes that the women he saw in his dreams are actually teenage girls - Julia Cornwall (Sydney Sweeney), Anya Corazon (Isabela Merced) and Mattie Franklin (Celeste O'Connor). They are not related to each other and in a strange coincidence, they happen to be at the same place. Meanwhile, Cassie also sees the future wherein Ezekiel is trying to kill the girls. She bumps into the trio and escapes with them before Ezekiel can lay his hands on them. What happens next forms the rest of the film.Story Review:
Kerem Sanga, Matt Sazama and Burk Sharpless's story is clichéd. Matt Sazama, Burk Sharpless, Claire Parker and S J Clarkson's screenplay is engaging but is silly and will leave the audience puzzled as there are too many bewildering and confusing moments. The dialogues are ordinary and there are barely one or two memorable lines. A film like this ought to have had some funny and witty dialogues.S J Clarkson's direction is not upto the mark. It offers nothing novel and the film comes at a time when the audience is fatigued of superhero movies. The director does try to creatively depict scenes where Cassie sees the future and then goes back in time. But it doesn't make you go 'Wow' as intended. The energy in the climax scene is also off and is no way nail-biting, that it should have been.On the positive side, the scene where Cassie tries to form a bond with the girls is entertaining. The revelation about the mother in the second half is unpredictable.Performances:
Dakota Johnson genuinely tries to rise above the substandard script and gives a fine performance. Sydney Sweeney, too, puts her best forward. Isabela Merced, Celeste O'Connor lend able support. Tahar Rahim is over the top and is let down by the writing. Also, why on earth was he given a Spider-Man suit? Kerry Bishé, José María Yazpik (Santiago; Las Arañas tribe member) and Adam Scott (Ben Parker) leave a mark. Emma Roberts (Mary Parker) and Mike Epps (O'Neil) are okay. Zosia Mamet (Amaria; Ezekiel’s assistant) is expressionless.Music and Technical:
Johan Söderqvist's music has the typical superhero feel. Mauro Fiore's cinematography doesn't give any reason for complaint. Ethan Tobman's production design is rich while Ngila Dickson's costumes are stylish. VFX is not appealing. Action is appropriate. Leigh Folsom Boyd's editing is fair.Conclusion:
MADAME WEB doesn't work due to the faulty script and execution. At the box office, it'll have a tough time due to the negativity and poor reviews.
Kuch Khattaa Ho Jaay Movie Review: KUCH KHATTAA HO JAAY is a senseless saga
Fri, 16 Feb 2024 10:08:56 +0200
Star Cast: Guru Randhawa, Saiee Manjrekar, Anupam Kher, Ila ArunDirector: G AshokSynopsis:KUCH KHATTAA HO JAAY is the story of a young couple. Heer Chawla (Guru Randhawa) lives in Agra with his grandfather Brij Bhushan Chawla (Anupam Kher), elder uncle (Atul Srivastava), aunt Rajjo (Ila Arun), younger uncle (Paresh Ganatra) and an adopted brother, Chaman (Paritosh Tripathi). They own Chawla Sweets, a successful chain of sweet shops. Brij is waiting for Heer to get married and have offspring. Heer is in love with Iraa Mishra (Saiee Manjrekar). But she sees him only as a friend. Also, it's her dream to be an IAS officer and is studying day and night to clear the exams. Her mother forces her to get married as her younger sister Pallavi, who's unmarried, is expecting. Hence, her mother is in a hurry to get Pallavi married off to her boyfriend, Manoj. But since Pallavi is younger, the mother wants Iraa to marry first. Iraa shares her predicament to Heer. Heer reveals that he’s also under pressure to get hitched. He sees this as a golden chance to propose marriage to Iraa. She agrees but makes it clear that she'll clear her IAS exams and only then, will she consider being a mother. Heer agrees. After marriage, her life turns upside down in no time as the Chawlas pester her to do household as well as office work. A few months pass. One day, Heer goes to the supermarket with Rajjo. Rajjo sees Heer buying pickle and also feeling nauseous. She assumes that Rajjo is pregnant. She tells her family and they break into a celebration. Iraa tells Heer not to tell his family the truth. She realizes that knowing that she is expecting, the Chawlas won't let her do any work. Thus, she'll get all the time in the world to study. What happens next forms the rest of the film.Kuch Khattaa Ho Jaay Movie Story Review:Vijay Pal Singh's story is flawed and senseless. Raajj Salluja, Niket Pandey, Vijay Pal Singh and Shobhit Sinha's screenplay is devoid of logic and common sense. It's shocking how it even got approved. Niket Pandey and Shobhit Sinha's dialogues are nothing great. But a few liners elicit laughs.G Ashok's direction is nothing special and it's shocking that someone who made a film like BHAAGAMATHIE [2018] fail so miserably to compensate for the loopholes in the script. From the very beginning, the goings-on gets on your nerves. On one hand, the Chawla family members want to see Iraa work hard for the IAS Exams. But the very next moment, they start demanding that she should do household chores and also office work. Then the way Rajjo assumes that Iraa is pregnant, without even asking her once, will leave the audience stunned. The first half at least had some funny scenes to keep the interest going. After the intermission, the film turns serious and the twist at this hour further ruins the film. Also, in the second half, the film gets slow and hence, it'll be a pain for viewers to sit till the end.Kuch Khattaa Ho Jaay (Trailer): Guru Randhawa, Saiee Manjrekar | Anupam KherPerformances:Guru Randhawa is too raw and needs to polish his acting skills. Saiee Manjrekar is decent and pulls off her performance well. Anupam Kher is dependable, as always. Ila Arun tries her best but her character is irritating and hence, her performance also suffers. Atul Srivastava and Paresh Ganatra lend able support. Paritosh Tripathi succeeds to some extent in making viewers laugh. Brahmanandam (Dhamkeshwar) plays a hilarious character but he’s let down by the script.Music:Music doesn’t have a shelf life. 'Jeena Sikhaya', 'Jhol Jhal' and 'Iss Baar Jo Chale Gaye' get registered a bit. 'Bottley Kholo' is played during the end credits. Vijay Verma, Anamik Chauhan and Lyton's background score is in sync with the film's theme.Technical:R M Swamy's cinematography is nothing great and to show the Taj Mahal every now and then, just because the film is set in Agra, can put off viewers. Prameet Saini and Divya Gupta's costumes are rich, especially the ones worn by Saiee Manjrekar. Rahul Sharma's production design is akin to that of a TV show. Dhiraj Kumar Wadhwa's editing is nothing special.Conclusion:On the whole, KUCH KHATTAA HO JAAY is a senseless saga and will leave a very sour taste in the mouth of the moviegoers.
Bhakshak Movie Review: BHAKSHAK is a no-nonsense gripping investigative thriller.
Fri, 09 Feb 2024 16:56:08 +0200
BHAKSHAK is an investigative thriller. The year is 2018. Vaishali Singh (Bhumi Pednekar) is a journalist who resides in Patna with her husband Arvind (Surya Sharma). She and Bhaskar Sinha (Sanjay Mishra) run a small-time news channel called Koshish News. One day, an informer, Gupta (Durgesh Kumar), hands her a social audit report that states that the condition of the girls’ shelter home at Munawwarpur, Bihar is deplorable. It also states that the orphan girls have been physically abused in this home. The report was delivered to the government two months ago and yet, they haven't taken any action or initiated an inquiry. Vaishali and Bhaskar head to Munawwarpur and realize that the shelter home is run by the powerful politician, Bansi Sahu (Aditya Srivastava). Vaishali even meets the Child Welfare Committee official, Mithilesh (Chittaranjan Tripathy) who feigns ignorance. Meanwhile, Bansi learns that Vaishali is trying to investigate his shelter home. He calls Arvind and warns him of dire consequences if she doesn’t stop. Despite knowing the risks, Vaishali plays the news on her channel. She visits shelter homes in Patna and other towns of Bihar to get some leads. But none of the shelter homes had any young girls who had previously stayed at the Munawwarpur shelter home. Finally, she meets a prime witness. What happens next forms the rest of the film.Pulkit and Jyotsna Nath's story, inspired by a true incident, is superb. It also works because not many are aware of this episode. Pulkit and Jyotsna Nath's screenplay is captivating for most parts although the pace overall could have been quicker. Pulkit and Jyotsna Nath's dialogues pack a punch, especially the monologue of Bhumi Pednekar.Pulkit's direction is exemplary. He approaches a no-nonsense approach, and the focus of this 135-minute-long film is on the principal story. Thankfully, he doesn’t try to titillate and yet, manages to show the horrors happening in the shelter home. The plot also reminds one of the Oscar-winning film SPOTLIGHT [2015] but the dangers faced by the journalists here are grave and hence, the tension levels are quite high. The makers also raise some important issues and give a nice tribute to the unsung heroes of the media in rural India who are putting their lives at risk to break stories for the betterment of society. The film begins on a chilling note and some of the memorable scenes are Vaishali blasting her husband, Sudha’s (Tanisha Mehta) flashback and the scene at the hospital. The climax is exhilarating.On the flipside, the film moves at a slow pace. A few scenes will leave the audience bewildered like the attempt to frame Mithilesh. And though the makers try their best to justify, it’s still unconvincing that Bansi or his men didn’t try much to silence Vaishali or Bhaskar.Speaking of performances, Bhumi Pednekar delivers one of the best performances of her career. She carries the film on her shoulders strongly and understands the part correctly. Sanjay Mishra is extremely adorable, and he is also responsible for the laughs in the film. Watch out for his body language and non-verbal expressions and you realize that he’s a powerhouse of talent. Aditya Srivastava is terrific and essays the role of the antagonist with panache. Sai Tamhankar (SSP Jasmeet Gaur) leaves a huge mark but has limited screen time. Durgesh Kumar is entertaining. Surya Sharma lends able support. Gulista Alija (Baby Rani) is a talent to watch out for. The same applies to Tanisha Mehta. Chittaranjan Tripathy, Vibha Chibber (Rajni Singh), Pravin Kumar Sisodia (Brijmohan Singh), Shakti Sinha (Pappu Thekedar), Danish Iqbal (Suresh Sinha; Vaishali's brother-in-law) and Pubali Sanyal (Mamta; Suresh Singh's wife) are great.Bhakshak | Official Trailer | Bhumi Pednekar, Sanjay Mishra, Aditya Srivastava & Saie TamhankarSongs are not of chartbuster variety. 'Ganga' and 'Chanda' are okay. 'Shaamil' won't have a shelf life but is played at an important juncture and is powerfully worded. Clinton Cerejo and Bianco Gomes' background score is impactful.Kumar Saurabh's cinematography is marvellous, and he makes good use of the lights and hues. Prashant Bidkar's production design is impressive, especially the shelter home. Veera Kapur Ee's costumes are non-glamorous, as per the requirement. Zubin Sheikh's editing is sharp but could have been crisper.On the whole, BHAKSHAK is a no-nonsense gripping investigative thriller and rests on the powerful performances of Bhumi Pednekar, Sanjay Mishra and Aditya Srivastava. It also gives a nice tribute to the small-town journalists who often risk their lives while trying to break stories that matter.
Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya Movie Review: TERI BAATON MEIN AISA ULJHA JIYA rests on the fine performances
Fri, 09 Feb 2024 13:05:56 +0200
TERI BAATON MEIN AISA ULJHA JIYA is a love story between a man and a robot. Aryan (Shahid Kapoor), based in Mumbai, is a robotics engineer at E-Robotics. His family is based in Delhi and is behind him to get married. His maternal aunt Urmila (Dimple Kapadia) is a reputed senior employee at E-Robotics and she calls Aryan to her office in the USA for a project. The day Aryan reaches the USA, Urmila flies to Belgium for urgent work. She tells Aryan that her manager, Sifra (Kriti Sanon), will take care of him. Aryan meets Sifra and sparks fly between them. They get intimate and the next day, Urmila returns. She confesses to Aryan that Sifra is a robot and that the former purposely hid this information from Aryan to check whether the latter was able to guess the truth about Sifra. Aryan is shocked and even devastated as he has fallen in love with Sifra. He cuts short his USA trip and returns to India to get away from Sifra before he falls in love with her even more. He even agrees to marry the girl of his family's choice. Unable to get Sifra out of his mind, he devises a plan. He calls Urmila and asks her to send Sifra to India as an experiment and to see how she reacts to madcap members of their family. As soon as Sifra arrives in India, he announces to his family that he's marrying her. What happens next forms the rest of the film.Amit Joshi and Aradhana Sah's story is novel. Amit Joshi and Aradhana Sah's screenplay is breezy but it's not consistent and is quite weak in the climax. Amit Joshi and Aradhana Sah's dialogues are well worded but not all jokes land well.Amit Joshi and Aradhana Sah's direction is okay. They understand the grammar of family films and add the required drama, romance and emotions. The chemistry between the characters is also neatly established. The robot angle is dealt with in a simple and non-complicated manner. A few scenes stand out like Aryan apologizing to Sifra, Aryan learning that Sifra is a robot, the intermission point, Sifra downloading a corrupt software, Aryan persuading Urmila on the day of his marriage etc.On the flipside, some scenes that were meant to induce laughter like the intro scene, Aryan experimenting with a man named Dubey etc fail in their endeavour. The sequence where the men get drunk is where the makers try too hard to be funny. The chaos and madness that the makers wanted to highlight in a joint family didn’t come out as planned. The biggest issue, however, is the climax. It is abrupt and sudden and the way it unfolds will leave the audience shocked. The message is understandable but from the execution point of view, it falters miserably. The promise of a sequel fails to correct the minuses.Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya | Official Trailer | Shahid Kapoor and Kriti SanonShahid Kapoor looks super-dashing and dances like a dream. His performance is spot-on, especially his comic timing. He also excels in the emotional scenes. Kriti Sanon is adorable and gets her act right. It is not easy to portray a character that has robot-like features but can pass off as a human being and in this regard, she comes out with flying colours. She especially shines in the second half. Dharmendra has limited screen time and is cute. Dimple Kapadia leaves a mark, as expected. Ashish Verma (Monty) lends able support. Rajesh Kumar (Mama) raises a few laughs. Anubha Fatehpuria (Sharmila; Aryan's mother), Rakesh Bedi (Mama) and Grusha Kapoor (Babli Bua) don’t get much scope. Raashul Vijay Tandon (Pappu) and Brij Bhushan Shukla (Goldie; doctor) are decent. Rajan Kavatra (Inspector Gupta) and Manish Kumar (Constable Gujjar) are funny.The music is of chartbuster variety. 'Laal Peeli Akhiyaan' is foot-tapping and is well choreographed. 'Akhiyaan Gulaab' and 'Tum Se' are lovely. The title track is played during the end credits and is catchy. Sachin-Jigar's background score is in sync with the film’s theme.Laxman Utekar's cinematography is neat. Mayur Sharma's production design is rich. Sukriti Grover's costumes for Kriti Sanon and Anisha Jain's costumes for Shahid Kapoor are very stylish and appealing. Aejaz Gulab and Manohar Verma's action is not too gory. Redefine's VFX is praiseworthy. Manish Pradhan's editing could have been slicker.On the whole, TERI BAATON MEIN AISA ULJHA JIYA rests on the fine performances of Shahid Kapoor and Kriti Sanon but suffers due to the writing and an abrupt climax. At the box office, its prospects will be limited only to a section of the multiplex going audience.
Argylle (English) Movie Review: ARGYLLE is a disappointing fare
Fri, 02 Feb 2024 12:48:03 +0200
ARGYLLE is the story of a writer being chased by a dangerous organization. Elly Conway (Bryce Dallas Howard) is a successful spy novelist, who has written five volumes of Argylle. It's about a secret agent named Aubrey Argylle (Henry Cavill) and his adventures. Elly's fans are stunned not just by the edge-of-the-seat narrative in her books but also by how the events depicted have later happened in real life. She gets stuck while writing the sixth part and decides to meet her parents to get fresh ideas. While she is travelling on the train, she meets a dishevelled passenger Adian (Sam Rockwell). He reveals himself to be an actual spy and that her life is in danger. She rubbishes it off but the next second, she gets attacked by goons. Adian rescues her and then explains how the happenings in her books have raised eyebrows, especially the hacker angle. He also informs her that a real-life hacker, Bakunin (Stanley Morgan), was supposed to deliver a digital file, containing important information, to Adian at Albert Memorial, London. However, he never turned up. Adian asks Elly to switch on her thinking cap and guess why Bakunin was a no-show and where he must have kept the file. The goons, who attacked Elly, belong to the ‘Division’, a criminal organization, headed by Ritter (Bryan Cranston). They also wanted to locate the file and hence, they tried to kidnap Elly. Adian’s mission is to now save Elly from the Division and retrieve the file. What happens next forms the rest of the film.Jason Fuchs's story has a novel touch and could have been made for a great spy thriller. Jason Fuchs's screenplay is promising but later, it goes all over the place. Jason Fuchs's dialogues are decent and could have been funnier.Matthew Vaughn's direction has his trademark stamp. On the positive side, the beginning portions are entertaining and fascinating, especially the chase sequence in Greece. The manner in which a docile novelist gets chased by dangerous henchmen and the bond she forms with the 'good spy' makes for a superb watch. What also adds to the novelty is Elly assuming Argylle, from her novel, is the one who's fighting, instead of Adian. Both the train sequence and the attack at the hacker's hideout keep the interest going.But then the way the film falls in the second half will leave viewers shocked. From an original, wacky entertainer, the film becomes cliched and also childish. Elly's flashback is far from convincing. The whole 'hypnosis' angle is silly and it's shocking how it got approved. The film ends with the promise of a sequel, but it won't leave the audience excited.Speaking of performances, Bryce Dallas Howard plays the lead part with conviction. Sam Rockwell, as expected, is dependable and entertaining. Samuel L Jackson (Alfred Solomon) is damn good, as always. Henry Cavill looks suave but sadly, he's hardly there. Bryan Cranston and Catherine O'Hara (Ruth; Elly's mother) are fair. Sofia Boutella (Saba Al-Badr) is wasted. The same goes for Ariana DeBose (Keira); it's sad that an actress of her calibre is given an inconsequential role. Dua Lipa (LaGrange) is rocking in a cameo. The same applies to John Cena (Wyatt).Lorne Balfe's music is typical. George Richmond's cinematography adds to the cinematic feel. Russell De Rozario and Daniel Taylor's production design is rich. Stephanie Collie's costumes are rich, especially the golden gown worn by Bryce Dallas Howard in the second half. The action is slick. VFX matches global standards. Tom Harrison-Read and Lee Smith's editing is decent though the run time of 139 minutes is too much.On the whole, ARGYLLE is a disappointing fare with a silly second half. At the box office, it has got a wide release in India. But due to negligible ticket sales and poor word of mouth, it might face a massive reduction of shows from Saturday.
Next Goal Wins (English) Movie Review: NEXT GOAL WINS is an entertaining flick, based on a real event
Fri, 02 Feb 2024 12:20:30 +0200
NEXT GOALS WINS is the story of a coach coaching a 'team of losers'. In 2001, American Samoa's football team suffers a humiliating defeat after they lose 31–0 to Australia. 10 years later, in 2011, a hot-headed Thomas Rongen (Michael Fassbender), is asked to join as the coach of American Samoa by the American Soccer Association. With no other option, he takes up the job reluctantly; or else, he would have got fired. His aim is to get American Samoa to perform well at the 2014 World Cup qualification, scheduled to be held three weeks later. But the American Samoa is at the bottom in the world rankings. Since its inception, it hasn't scored a single goal ever. Thomas is frustrated as he realizes that the team lacks discipline and techniques to play the game. What happens next forms the rest of the film.NEXT GOALS WINS is based on true events. The story is fascinating. Taika Waititi and Iain Morris' screenplay is simple and light. The writers pepper the film with lots of funny moments and also some touching scenes at the end. The dialogues are conversational and also hilarious.Taika Waititi's direction is neat. He keeps the focus on the story and also doesn’t go into a biopic zone of sorts, that is, the story focuses only on American Samoa’s performance in the 2011 match and how they prepped for it. Hence, the duration is kept in check at 104 minutes. The humour quotient works big time and it’s amusing to see the coach getting frustrated while trying to teach the game to the players. There’s also a lovely message towards the end.On the flipside, the makers set expectations high with the priest (Taika Waititi) assuring viewers in the beginning that they won’t be able to believe that the events, shown in the film, happened in reality. Although the event is inspiring, it’s not as unbelievable as was promised. The film stagnates in the middle and also, it reminds of films like CHAK DE INDIA [2007], JHUND [2022] etc. Lastly, it gets a very late release in India.Speaking of performances, Michael Fassbender is superb and apt for the part. Oscar Kightley (Tavita; president of Football Federation American Samoa) is adorable. Kaimana (Jaiyah) is too good as the transgender player. Her track adds a nice touch to the goings-on. David Fane (Ace; previous coach), Elisabeth Moss (Gail; Thomas' ex-wife) and Semu Filipo (Rambo; cop) leave a mark. Uli Latukefu (Nicky Salapu) is introduced in a heroic fashion but doesn't have much to do. Beulah Koale (Daru Taumua) and Ioane Goodhue (Smiley) don't get much scope.Michael Giacchino's music is appropriate. Lachlan Milne's cinematography is spectacular. The lensman captures the daily life on the island beautifully. Ra Vincent's production design is realistic. Miyako Bellizzi's costumes are authentic. Nicholas Monsour's editing is slick.On the whole, NEXT GOAL WINS is an entertaining flick, based on a real event. However, due to the delayed release in India and similarities with CHAK DE INDIA and JHUND, the film might not find many takers in India.
Fighter Movie Review: FIGHTER is a paisa vasool patriotic entertainer
Thu, 25 Jan 2024 13:39:20 +0200
FIGHTER is the story of a brave Air Force unit and their adventures. The year is 2019. With Pakistan intensifying operations against India, the Indian Air Force sets up a new unit called Air Dragons. It comprises Squadron Leader Shamsher Pathania aka Patty (Hrithik Roshan), Squadron Leader Minal Rathore aka Minni (Deepika Padukone), Squadron Leader Sartaj Gill (Karan Singh Grover), Squadron Leader Basheer Khan (Akshay Oberoi), Sukhi (Banveen Singh) and others. It is headed by Rakesh Jai Singh aka Rocky (Anil Kapoor), who detests Patty due to a past incident. The unit members bond well and also train themselves for any eventuality. Patty and Minni get attracted to each other. On February 14, 2019, they are sent to Jammu for an operation. On the way, they come across a contingent of CRPF jawans and the Air Dragons unit briefly interacts with them. Later, the Air Dragons officers learn that those CRPF officers were killed in a suicide attack at Pulwama. India decides to fight back. Patty heads the mission and successfully destroys a militant base at Balakot in Pakistan. Pakistan is stunned by the development. This is when they are provoked into taking action by a terrorist mastermind, Azhar Akhtar (Rishabh Ravinder Sawhney). Patty fights back with his team but it has disastrous consequences. He’s also compelled to face his past demons. What happens next forms the rest of the film.Siddharth Anand and Ramon Chibb's story is a bit clichéd but is well-written and the aerial aspect gives a nice touch to the overall film. Ramon Chibb's screenplay is terrific and very engaging. The characters are well-fleshed out and also, the conflict is explained in a simple manner. The writing, however, could have been tighter. Hussain Dalal and Abbas Dalal's dialogues (additional dialogues by Biswapati Sarkar) are witty, funny and massy in some very important scenes.Siddharth Anand's direction is slick and supreme. The blockbuster filmmaker knows the pulse of the audience and also how to add scale and grandeur to a film. As a result, the film makes for an ideal big-screen experience. This was expected from him but what would surprise the audience is that this time, Siddharth delivers a mainstream film which is high on emotions. His earlier works, WAR [2019] and PATHAAN [2023], too, had some touching scenes. But in FIGHTER, he has taken this aspect to another level. And it works big time as the audience gets invested in the goings-on deeply and wants the heroes to emerge triumphant.On the flipside, there’s very little action in the first half of the post-interval portion. Also, the film gets a bit lengthy at this point. Moreover, the product placement is quite in the face. Lastly, the villain track is not convincing and is very over the top.FIGHTER doesn’t waste any time and the story moves forward from the first scene. Minni’s entry scene is great but watch out for Patty’s entry. Some might draw parallels with Hrithik’s entry shot in WAR but nevertheless, it makes an impact. The comic scenes that follow keep the interest going, especially Patty asking for Biryani in the restaurant. The Balakot air strike scene comes sooner than expected. The intermission point is nail-biting. After the interval, the emotional scenes take centre stage. The Abhijeet Rathore (Ashutosh Rana) track is a masterstroke and would be loved by the moviegoers. The tragic song also contributes to the emotional quotient. The finale is totally paisa-vasool.Fighter Official Trailer | Hrithik Roshan, Deepika Padukone, Anil Kapoor, Siddharth AnandSpeaking of performances, Hrithik Roshan is in top form. He looks extremely dashing and plays to the gallery with his action and sarcastic and massy dialogues. But he also impresses in the scenes where he has to act vulnerable. Deepika Padukone has slightly less screen time and one wishes she had more to do. Nevertheless, her character is well thought out and the makers have delivered a solid message with her track. Performance-wise, she is terrific, as expected. Anil Kapoor performs ably and also contributes to the whistles and claps in some scenes. Akshay Oberoi and Karan Singh Grover are superb and lend able support. Rishabh Ravinder Sawhney looks menacing but he should have kept his performance in check. Ashutosh Rana rocks the show in a cameo. The same goes for Sharib Hashmi (Varthaman). Sanjeeda Sheikh (Sanchi) and Talat Aziz are decent. The others who do well are the actors playing Basheer’s father, Officer Unni, Officer Harish Nautiyal aka Nauty, Naina Jaising and Neha Joshi.Vishal-Sheykhar's music doesn’t work as intended. 'Ishq Jaisa Kuch' appears in the end credits and is picturized beautifully. But the soundtrack is forgettable. 'Sher Khul Gaye' is catchy. 'Heer Aasmani' and 'Dil Banaane Waaleya' are well-woven into the narrative. 'Mitti' is the best song of the lot. 'Bekaar Dil' is missing from the film. Sanchit Balhara And Ankit Balhara's background score has a big-screen cinematic appeal.Satchith Paulose's cinematography is quite rich. Seayoung Oh, Parvez Shaikh and Sunil Rodrigues' action is not too violent and easy to understand, despite the characters fighting from the air planes. Redefine and DNEG's VFX is top-class. Rajat Poddar's production design is superior. Shaleena Nathani, Lakshmi Lehr and Niharika Jolly's costumes are appealing. Aarif Sheikh's editing could have been tighter.On the whole, FIGHTER is a paisa-vasool patriotic entertainer that ticks all the right boxes. The film rests on Hrithik Roshan and Deepika Padukone’s terrific performances, big-screen appeal, massy action scenes and some very strong emotional moments. At the box office, the film will start slow on Day 1 but has the potential to pick up big time and emerge as a hit.
Main Atal Hoon Movie Review: MAIN ATAL HOON rests on Pankaj Tripathi's outstanding performance.
Fri, 19 Jan 2024 12:06:11 +0200
MAIN ATAL HOON is the story of India's respected leader. Atal Bihari Vajpayee (Pankaj Tripathi) lives in Agra with his family. In 1938, as a school kid, he is not able to recite a poem in front of his class after he forgets the lines. This is when his father (Piyush Mishra) suggests that he should try to understand the moot point of his speech instead of rote learning. This lesson plays a huge step in Atal's rise as a great orator. He soon joins the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and becomes a close associate of Shyama Prasad Mukherjee (Pramod Pathak) and Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay (Daya Shankar Pandey). He joins a political party, Akhil Bhartiya Jana Sangh, and even becomes a Member of Parliament in 1957. Soon, things deteriorate in the country. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee and Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay die under mysterious circumstances. Atal Bihari Vajpayee decides to take things into his hands for the sake of his country.MAIN ATAL HOON is inspired by Sarang Darshane’s Book 'Atalji: Kavihridayachye Rashtranetyachi Charitkahani'. Rishi Virmani and Ravi Jadhav's story (co-written by Amol Bhor and Mayuresh Bhor) is captivating and could have made for a great biopic. Rishi Virmani and Ravi Jadhav's screenplay, however, fails to do justice. The writers do not delve into the episodes and briefly touch upon them before going ahead with the story. As a result, one doesn’t feel connected with the film. Rishi Virmani and Ravi Jadhav's dialogues are sharp but not as impactful as intended.Ravi Jadhav's direction is not up to the mark. To give credit where it's due, he has got the technical aspects right. The film has a big-screen appeal and looks grand in every way. A few scenes stand out like Atal’s love affair with Rajkumari (Ekta Kaul), Atal’s first speech in Lok Sabha and his subsequent meeting with Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru (Haresh Khatri), Atal forming a bond with a schoolgirl, the Pokhran test etc.On the flipside, the makers try to show too many life episodes of the former Prime Minister. While doing so, they keep jumping from one incident to another. As a result, most of the sequences don’t impress as they are not properly explained or are depicted too quickly to get registered. In some places, the narrative is also disjointed. The makers also never explain what happened to Atal’s family, why he was all alone or how Indira Gandhi got back to power in 1980.Main Atal Hoon – Trailer | Pankaj Tripathi | Ravi Jadhav | Vinod BhanushaliSpeaking of performances, Pankaj Tripathi hits the ball out of the park. This is one of his best performances and the way he has got into the skin of his character is seen to be believed. It’s thanks to him that the film is watchable. Piyush Mishra is likeable in a cameo. Ekta Kaul leaves a mark. Pramod Pathak and Daya Shankar Pandey are decent. Raja Rameshkumar Sevak (Lal Krishna Advani) does quite well, though he’s a bit over the top in a few scenes. Payal Nair (Indira Gandhi) is okay. Prasanna Ketkar (M S Gowalkar), Ajay Purkar (Hedgewar) and Haresh Khatri leave a mark. Gauri Sukhtanker (Sushma Swaraj) tries too hard.Songs are forgettable. 'Ankahaa' is a bit memorable for its picturization. The title song, 'Desh Pehle', 'Ram Dhun' and 'Hindu Tan-Man' won’t have a shelf life. Monty Sharma's background score enhances the cinematic appeal.Lawrence DCunha's cinematography is quite good. Sandeep Ravade's production design is authentic. Sachin Lovalekar's costumes are well-researched. Bunty Nagi's editing is incoherent.On the whole, MAIN ATAL HOON rests on Pankaj Tripathi’s outstanding performance. But it suffers big time due to its flawed and disjointed narrative. At the box office, due to very limited hype, it’ll face a tough time.
The Beekeeper (English) Movie Review: THE BEEKEEPER fails to impress.
Thu, 18 Jan 2024 12:01:24 +0200
THE BEEKEEPER is the story of a ruthless man. Adam Clay (Jason Statham) leads a quiet life as a beekeeper. His neighbour is her kind-hearted landlord, Eloise Parker (Phylicia Rashad), a retired schoolteacher. One day, she falls for a phishing scam and is robbed of over $2 million. A majority of this money belonged to the charitable organization that she manages. She is so devastated by the turn of events that she ends her life. Adam decides to teach the scammers a lesson. He contacts the Beekeepers, a mysterious organization that he's a part of and is determined not to stop until he eliminates all the players from the bottom to the top. What happens next forms the rest of the film.Kurt Wimmer's story is clichéd. Kurt Wimmer's screenplay is arresting but since the plot is not original, it fails to overall impress. The dialogues are okay. In the absence of subtitles, it becomes difficult to decipher some of the lines.David Ayer's direction is decent. He tries his best to enhance the entertainment quotient of the film. But the biggest problem with the film is the plot and it instantly reminds one of JOHN WICK. In fact, in the scene where Wallace Westwyld (Jeremy Irons) tells Derek Danforth (Josh Hutcherson) that no one can save him from Adam, one can’t help but draw parallels with the Keanu Reeves starrer as it had a very similar sequence. The film stagnates in the middle and the track of the FBI agents is not convincing.Thankfully, the film has a few plusses. The scene where Adam sets the call centre on fire is sudden and fun. It also comes too quickly as one doesn’t expect him to reach his target so soon. The track of the US President gave some novel touch to the otherwise beaten-to-death storyline. The finale is watchable.Jason Statham, as expected, slips into the role effortlessly and looks quite cool while performing the action scenes. Josh Hutcherson is convincing as the villain. Jeremy Irons lends able support. Phylicia Rashad is lovely in a cameo. Emmy Raver-Lampman (FBI Agent Verona Parker) and Bobby Naderi (Agent Matt Wiley) are fair but are let down by the writing. Jemma Redgrave (President Danforth) is bland. Don Gilet (Deputy Director Prigg) and Taylor James (Lazarus; tough mercenary) are memorable.Dave Sardy and Jared Michael Fry's music is in sync with the narrative. Gabriel Beristain's cinematography is praiseworthy. Ben Munro's production design is top-class while Kelli Jones' costumes are authentic. The action is quite gory and disturbing. Geoffrey O'Brien's editing is sharp.On the whole, THE BEEKEEPER fails to impress as it’s too similar to JOHN WICK.
Merry Christmas Movie Review: MERRY CHRISTMAS is well made and laced with a fine performance.
Thu, 11 Jan 2024 21:31:37 +0200
MERRY CHRISTMAS is the story of two strangers and their unforgettable adventure. In the late 80s, Albert (Vijay Sethupathi) returns to his home in Bombay after several years on Christmas Eve. His mother passed away a year ago and he's devastated over the loss. He goes out to have a drink. At a restobar, he meets Maria (Katrina Kaif) and her mute daughter, Annie (Pari Maheshwari Sharma). Albert and Maria start talking and soon, Maria invites him home. She reveals that her husband Jerome (Luke Kenny) is cheating on her. Albert, meanwhile, opens up about his dead girlfriend Rosie (Radhika Apte). Maria puts Annie to sleep and goes out with Albert. When they return, they get the shock of their lives. And this is just the beginning of many twists and turns that await them.MERRY CHRISTMAS is based on the book 'Le Monte-Charge' by Frédéric Dard. Sriram Raghavan, Arijit Biswas, Pooja Ladha Surti and Anukriti Pandey's story is unconventional and gripping. Sriram Raghavan, Arijit Biswas, Pooja Ladha Surti and Anukriti Pandey's screenplay is captivating and after a point, doesn't let your attention wander even for a second. But the writing stretches at some parts. Sriram Raghavan, Arijit Biswas, Pooja Ladha Surti and Anukriti Pandey's dialogues are sharp and witty, especially the ones mouthed by Vijay Sethupathi.Sriram Raghavan's direction is bravura. The filmmaker's distinct execution style and trademark stamp are visible from start to finish, be it in the film's vintage aspects, music and of course, in the twists and turns. Also, this time he gives an out-of-the-box experience as he uses the slow burn technique. As a result, nothing shocking happens until a few minutes before the intermission. Post-interval, the film goes on a high as too many amusing and thrilling developments occur. From here on, the audience will be completely on the edge of their seats. The climax is unexpected.On the flipside, the film might test the patience of the audience in the first half, especially in the first 15 minutes. Ideally, the run time should have been two hours. The ending is a bit abrupt and it might not be acceptable to some of the moviegoers. Lastly, the film has a niche appeal and is not meant for the mass audience.Speaking of performances, it’s a Vijay Sethupathi show without a shred of doubt. The actor, with his deadpan expressions and dry sense of humour, takes the cake. Only he could have pulled this role off so smoothly. Katrina Kaif also puts her best foot forward and delivers a stupendous performance. Certain scenes were challenging but she manages to deliver a convincing act. Sanjay Kapoor (Ronnie Fernandes) is entertaining. Vinay Pathak (Paresh Kamdar) is rocking, though he has limited screen time. Tinnu Anand (Albert’s uncle) and Pratima Kannan (Lakshmi; cop) leave a huge mark. Ashwini Kalsekar (Scarlett) is there for just a scene and is memorable. Pari Maheshwari Sharma is cute. Luke Kenny and Radhika Apte are fair in cameo appearances.Merry Christmas – Hindi Trailer | Vijay Sethupathi | Katrina Kaif | Sriram Raghavan | Ramesh TauraniPritam's music is well-woven into the narrative. The title track and 'Raat Akeli Thi' are the best of the lot. 'Nazar Teri' and 'Dil Ki Mez Pe' are just okay. Daniel B George's background score enhances the impact, especially in the climax.Madhu Neelakandan's cinematography is topnotch. Mayur Sharma's production design is realistic yet appealing. The same applies to Anaita Shroff Adajania and Sabina Halder's costumes. Hira Yadav and Sunil Rodrigues' action is devoid of gore and is minimal. Pooja Ladha Surti's editing could have been sharper.On the whole, MERRY CHRISTMAS is a well-made thriller and is laced with a fine performance by Vijay Sethupathi. At the box office, it’ll need a strong word of mouth to succeed as it appeals only to the multiplex audience in the urban areas.
Kho Gaye Hum Kahan Movie Review: KHO GAYE HUM KAHAN’s strength lies in its performances, memorable moments and depiction.
Tue, 26 Dec 2023 13:30:52 +0200
KHO GAYE HUM KAHAN is the story of three friends. Imaad Ali (Siddhant Chaturvedi) is a stand-up comic with a dark past. He lives in Mumbai with his close friend, Ahana Singh (Ananya Panday), an MBA graduate and a working professional. Both are best friends with Neil Pereira (Adarsh Gourav), a gym trainer. Ahana is dating Rohan Bhatia (Rohan Gurbaxani) since three years. She wants to marry him but Rohan is not ready and he decides to take a break from the relationship. A distraught Ahana tries her best to get back to Rohan. When nothing works, she decides to resort to social media. Neil is having a fling with Lala (Anya Singh), an attractive fashion influencer. Neil is serious about her but she doesn’t want the world to know that they are seeing each other. Imaad, meanwhile, is a serial dating addict with commitment issues. He meets Simran Kohli (Kalki Koechlin), who’s older than her. Yet, both connect and get serious about each other. Meanwhile, Neil dreams of owning a premium gym where he’ll train only 10 members at a time so that they can be given adequate attention which might not be available in other fitness centres. Ahana loves the idea and offers to quit her job and help him in setting up his dream project. Imaad, who’s stinking rich, agrees to invest. What happens next forms the rest of the film.Zoya Akhtar, Arjun Varain Singh and Reema Kagti's story is relatable and relevant for today’s times. Zoya Akhtar, Arjun Varain Singh and Reema Kagti's screenplay is breezy and uncomplicated. Apart from the relatable aspects, what also touches viewers is how the life of the trio has been depicted. A few moments stand out. At the same time, the writing gets too stretched. Yash Sahai's dialogues are riddled with today’s lingo and again, have a relatable quality. Sapan Verma's dialogues for stand-up comedy scenes are hilarious.Arjun Varain Singh's direction is neat. He ensures that one can connect with the goings-on, especially the urban youth. The issues, happiness, achievements etc. of the characters are a reflection of the lives many are living today. The social media angle also gives a nice touch. Arjun touches upon ghosting, the fake life of influencers, difficulties faced by people in staying away from their phones, using social media to get validation and even stalking ex-partners, bullying on social media etc. Some scenes that are well executed are Imaad and Simran’s first meet, Lala’s birthday bash, the epic showdown between Imaad and Neil etc. But it’s the song 'Ishq Nachaawe' which shows Arjun’s real strength as a storyteller. The finale is sweet.On the flipside, there are times in the film where nothing much is happening. Hence, this 134-minute-long film could have been edited by 20 minutes. The track of Neil in the end will leave the audience divided. The turn of events is difficult to digest and also how he comes out of it is not convincing. This track is also left abrupt, which is strange since all the other tracks are nicely summed up in the end credits song. Lastly, the issues and lifestyle shown in the film is too urban and a big chunk of the audience won’t be able to relate.Siddhant Chaturvedi delivers yet another commendable performance after GULLY BOY [2019] and proves why he’s an actor with immense potential. His comic timing is spot on but watch out for him in the emotional sequences. Ananya Panday, too, is a revelation with this film and perhaps, this is her best act. She performs with ease and looks natural. Adarsh Gourav is too good, as expected, and depicts the complexities of his part with utmost conviction. Kalki Koechlin is likeable and apt for the role. Anya Singh is convincing as an influencer who can go to any lengths for fame. She is a bit over the top but that was necessary. Vijay Maurya (Malcolm; Neil's father), Rahul Vohra (Aamir; Imaad's father) and Narendra Jetley (Paresh Phadnis; creepy neighbour) leave a mark. Rohan Gurbaxani, Divya Jagdale (Sally; Neil's mother), Garima Yagnik (Meher; Ahana's work colleague), Kashyap Kapoor (Melbun; Imaad's manager), Mahathi Ramesh (Aisha) and Roshmin Mehandru (Harsh; Malaika's primary trainer) are fair. Malaika Arora Khan is sizzling in a cameo.KHO GAYE HUM KAHAN’s soundtrack also has a niche feel, just like the film. 'Ishq Nachaawe' stands out due to the tune, singing and picturization. 'Hone Do Jo Hota Hai' and the title track come next. 'I Wanna See You Dance', 'Teri Yeh Baatein' and 'Baahon Mein Teri' are okay. Sid Shirodkar's background score is appropriate.Tanay Satam's cinematography is first-class and has a bit of a noir touch. Sally White's production design is superior. Bridget Baker's costumes are glamorous and stylish. Nitin Baid's editing could have been slicker.On the whole, KHO GAYE HUM KAHAN’s strength lies in its performances, memorable moments and most importantly, depiction of the reality of today's social media era. The target audience, that is the urban youth, is sure to lap up the film.
Salaar Movie Review: CEASEFIRE boasts of moments that will be loved by the masses.
Fri, 22 Dec 2023 13:46:50 +0200
SALAAR: PART 1 – CEASEFIRE is the story of a fearless man. The year is 2017. Aadhya (Shruti Haasan) arrives on a fake passport in India after hiding in the USA for almost 7 years. Aadhya keeps her father Krishnakant in the dark about her decision to land in Varanasi. Krishnakant’s enemies, however, get to know and they station their men outside Varanasi airport. They attempt to kidnap Adhya; on the other hand, Krishnakant asks Bilal (Mime Gopi) for help. Bilal smartly gets Adhya out of their clutches and takes her to Tinsukia, Assam. Here, he tells Deva (Prabhas) to take care of her. Prabhas’ mother (Easwari Rao), a strict headmaster of a school, has no idea about the danger to Adhya’s life. The mother employs Adhya as an English teacher in her school. Sadly, the plan is foiled as Krishnakant’s enemies find out about Adhya’s location. Meanwhile, from Kandla Port, a consignment with a prestigious seal is on its way to Burma. The men are told to go via Tinsukia and kidnap Aadhya. They do so but the truck is forced to stop as Deva attacks the team while trying to save Aadhya. However, it’s forbidden to stop the truck with the seal as it belongs to Khansaar, an autonomous, lawless territory. Vardharaja (Prithviraj Sukumaran) of Khansaar is informed about this fiasco and that his childhood friend Deva is the one who committed the ‘crime’. What happens next forms the rest of the film.Prashanth Neel's story is detailed and quite imaginative. At the same time, the mass moments are well taken care of. Prashanth Neel's screenplay is massy and entertaining. He uses the KGF template to heighten the tension and commercial moments to give the audience their money’s worth. However, there are far too many characters in Khansaar and it’s sure to confuse viewers. Dr Suri, Riya Mukherjee and Maneesh's Hindi dialogues are sharp.Prashanth Neel's direction is exemplary. To give credit where it’s due, he has riddled the film with interesting characters and a fascinating lawless world. The depiction is superb and fit for a big-screen experience. His USP is that he adds to the scene by having parallel sequences which are as tension-filled as the principal sequence. The way he switches between the two sequences while establishing a common factor between them is seen to be believed. He also smartly doesn’t let Deva attack initially so that when he does, the impact is manifold. This happens in the second half as well, where the audience will go in a frenzy.On the flipside, the biggest issue is that it’s extremely complicated. Apart from too many players in Khansaar, they have their politics and many of them are related to each other. The audience will find it difficult to get the hang of the complete picture and also the conflict. In fact, the whole ‘Ceasefire’ track is not easy to decipher. The twist in the climax is intended to amaze the audience and that doesn’t happen. Also, the pace is slow and the scenes of suffering go on and on. This formula worked well in KGF - CHAPTER 1 [2018] but here, the impact is limited.Speaking of performances, Prabhas could have done better but his performance is much better than his works in ADIPURUSH [2023], RADHE SHYAM [2022], SAAHO [2018] etc. He looks at ease in doing action and his starry screen presence is enough for the mass audience to root for him. Prithviraj Sukumaran has a late entry but rocks the show. Shruti Haasan is hardly there and is just fine. Easwari Rao leaves a mark. Mime Gopi and the actor playing Krishnkant are quite good. Jagapathi Babu (Raja Mannar), Sriya Reddy (Radha Rama Mannar), Ramachandra Raju (Rudra) and Tinnu Anand (Gaikwad) deliver fine performances. John Vijay (Ranga) hams. The actors playing Selfie, Vishnu and Bharwa are okay.Ravi Basrur's music is soulful but both the songs 'Sooraj Hi Chhaon Banke' and 'Qisson Mein' won’t have a shelf life. Ravi Basrur's background score is not too loud and works.Bhuvan Gowda's cinematography is first-rate. Anbariv's action is very violent and disturbing. T L Venkatachalapathi's production design is well researched. Thota Vijay Bhaskar's costumes are stylish. Prime Focus's VFX is top-class. Ujwal Kulkarni's editing is stylish and could have been sharper as the film drags in certain places.On the whole, SALAAR: PART 1 – CEASEFIRE boasts of whistle-worthy moments that will be loved by the masses. However, the excessive violence, a needlessly complicated second half and a limited showcasing due to DUNKI will affect its box office prospects to an extent.
Dunki Movie Review: DUNKI bears the Rajkumar Hirani stamp of filmmaking with the right message and emotions.
Thu, 21 Dec 2023 13:59:21 +0200
DUNKI is the story of four youths trying to fly abroad for a better life. The year is 1995. Army officer Hardayal Singh Dhillon aka Hardy (Shah Rukh Khan) arrives in Laltu, Punjab to meet Mahendar, who saved his life. He reaches his house and finds out that Mahendar is no more. Mahendar lost a golden opportunity in sports while trying to save Hardy and then passed away in an accident. Hardy takes it upon himself to help Mahendar's family. Mahendar's sister Manu (Taapsee Pannu) asks Hardy to help her with wrestling. This is because she wants to go to the UK to earn and win back her house that her father had lost due to non-payment of a loan. An agent has assured her that she can be sent on a sports visa and hence, she wants to learn the basic techniques of a sport. Hardy teaches her wrestling. However, the agent usurps money from Manu, Balli Kakkad (Anil Grover), Buggu Lakhanpal (Vikram Kochhar), and others and runs away. With no other option, Manu, Balli, and Buggu approach Geetu Gulati (Boman Irani) for help. He runs an English-speaking institute and promises to help those trying to clear their IELTS exam. The trio along with Hardy enroll in his classes. Here, they meet Sukhi (Vicky Kaushal), and all five become close friends. They aim to reach the UK by hook or by crook. What happens next forms the rest of the film.Abhijat Joshi, Rajkumar Hirani and Kanika Dhilon's story is superb and very relatable, especially for those from the South Asian diaspora. Many people from this belt have faced issues with immigration and hence, they’ll connect with the plot. Abhijat Joshi, Rajkumar Hirani, and Kanika Dhilon's screenplay is a mixed bag. While some moments are emotional and hilarious, the script overall could have been much better, especially when it's penned by Abhijat and Rajkumar. Abhijat Joshi, Rajkumar Hirani and Kanika Dhilon's dialogues are witty at places but again, going by their previous work, the one-liners should have had far more punch.Rajkumar Hirani's direction is simplistic. As always, he uses his laugh-cry-drama formula successfully. Hence, the film doesn’t ever get slow or boring. There’s no dull moment. The film starts in the present day and the way the dynamics are shown, one gets curious to know what must have happened with the characters. It also gives a déjà vu of the beginning of 3 IDIOTS [2009]. The scenes where Hardy and his team try to learn English and their visa interviews are worth watching. The intermission point is quite strong. In the second half, the scenes of Hardy in the UK court and the whole Saudi Arabia sequence turn out to be the best parts of the film. The ending is moving, and the stats mentioned are quite hard-hitting and depressing. Thankfully, the final scene is funny, and the film ends on a lighter note.On the flipside, the writing is not up to the mark. The makers haven’t focused on the families and their sufferings. Viewers should feel that the characters had a strong reason to move to the UK. But this aspect was not properly touched upon. Secondly, the humorous scenes in the first half don’t bring the house down. The same applies to Manu’s fake marriage episode. And this was necessary as all previous works of Rajkumar Hirani wowed the audience. As a result, one can’t help but expect tremendously from his films. DUNKI is nowhere close to MUNNA BHAI, 3 IDIOTS, PK, etc, and hence, audiences will feel a bit dejected, despite the film’s strong points.Dunki Drop 6: Banda | Shah Rukh Khan | Rajkumar Hirani | Taapsee PannuSpeaking of performances, Shah Rukh Khan does well and brings alive the humour and emotions effectively. However, as an old man, he’s not quite convincing. Nevertheless, it’s heartening to see him shed his superstar aura and play a character role after witnessing him in massier avatars in PATHAAN and DUNKI. Taapsee Pannu is a revelation and delivers a smashing performance. She gets the nuances in the old-age scenes quite right. Vicky Kaushal rocks the show in a cameo. Anil Grover and Vikram Kochhar are lovely and lend able support. Boman Irani and Deven Bhojani (Puru Patel) are lovely. Others do well.Pritam's music is not of chartbuster variety, but the songs are well-woven into the narrative. 'Lutt Putt Gaya' comes at a fine juncture and is pleasant. 'Main Tera Rasta Dekhunga' stands out. 'Nikle The Kabhi Hum Ghar Se', 'O Maahi' and 'Banda' are in sync with the film’s theme. Aman Pant's background score is appropriate.Muraleedharan C K, Manush Nandan and Amit Roy's cinematography is breathtaking and gives the film a big-screen appeal. Subrata Chakraborty and Amit Ray's production design is authentic. Sham Kaushal's action is limited. Eka Lakhani's costumes are realistic and non-glamorous. Rajkumar Hirani's editing is slick.On the whole, DUNKI bears the Rajkumar Hirani stamp of filmmaking with the right message and emotions as a backdrop. However, it is not as outstanding as his previous films as the writing plays spoilsport to a great extent. At the box office, it will turn out to be a mix bag.
Aquaman And The Lost Kingdom (English) Movie Review: AQUAMAN AND THE LOST KINGDOM works due to the performances but suffers from a disappointing climax.
Thu, 21 Dec 2023 10:16:49 +0200
AQUAMAN AND THE LOST KINGDOM is the story of a man teaming up with his half-brother for a greater cause. Arthur Curry aka Aquaman (Jason Momoa) is married to Mera (Amber Heard) and are proud parents to a baby boy. Arthur is finding it difficult to fulfil his duties as a king. He wants Atlantis to establish contact with the surface world as the sea residents get sick due to pollution. But Lady Karshon (Indya Moore) rejects this idea. She also has reservations about Aquaman not being around half of the time. Meanwhile, David Kane (Yahya Abdul-Mateen II) has teamed up with Dr Stephen Shin (Randall Park) and their expedition takes them to the farthest corner of the Earth. There, David finds a trident. The trident, belonging to an evil force, possesses David and he suddenly gets knowledge of a lot of Atlantean secrets. David takes Dr Shin and his team's help in extracting Orichalcum, a substance that fuels ancient technology but which also can cause catastrophe on the planet. While David tries to extract Orichalcum, he comes into contact with Atlantis. And all hell breaks loose. Aquaman decides to go behind David, for which he has no choice but to team up with his half-brother, Orm (Patrick Wilson), who is imprisoned following his crimes against Atlantis. What happens next forms the rest of the film.James Wan, David Leslie Johnson-McGoldrick, Jason Momoa and Thomas Pa'a Sibbett's story is entertaining. David Leslie Johnson-McGoldrick's screenplay has its share of fun and dramatic moments but leaves a lot to be desired. The dialogues are sharp and witty.James Wan's direction is simple and to the point. The director doesn’t waste time and gets straight to the point. The USP of the film is how Aquaman and Orm form a bond and it makes for a great watch. In fact, it is the best part of the film. The scene where Aquaman rescues Orm and they both cross a 'bridge' are hilarious scenes. The track of Dr Shin is also quite good, especially how he introduces himself to Aquaman and Orm.On the flipside, the climax is underwhelming. A lot of build-up is done for the villain but nothing much happens thereafter. The final flight is also quite clichéd. The family members of Aquaman are conveniently forgotten. One can understand Mera’s track being supposedly chopped off but it’s sad to see even Atlanna (Nicole Kidman) hardly being there. Lastly, the mid-credit scene is disgusting and the makers should have used their imagination better.Speaking of performances, Jason Momoa is in fine form. One can sense that he enjoys playing the superhero. Patrick Wilson is too good and it’s fun to root for his character this time. Yahya Abdul-Mateen II is decent as the villain. Randall Park leaves a huge mark. Amber Heard, Nicole Kidman and Dolph Lundgren (Nereus) don’t have much to do. The same goes for Indya Moore.Rupert Gregson-Williams' music has a cinematic feel. Don Burgess's cinematography is breathtaking. Bill Brzeski and Sahby Mehalla's production design is world-class. Richard Sale's costumes are appealing. Action is not disturbing. VFX is great but could have been better. Kirk Morri's editing is slick.On the whole, AQUAMAN AND THE LOST KINGDOM works due to Jason Momoa and Patrick Wilson’s equation and performances in the film but suffers on account of a disappointing climax. At the box office, it’ll face a tough time since it’ll get sandwiched between SALAAR and DUNKI.
Maestro (English) Movie Review: On the whole, MAESTRO has a few shortcomings but is worth watching.
Wed, 20 Dec 2023 17:58:09 +0200
MAESTRO is the story of an American composer and his relationship with his wife. In the year 1943, Leonard Bernstein (Bradley Cooper), 25, lives in New York City as assistant conductor to the New York Philharmonic. He gets a sudden chance to make his debut as a conductor when Bruno Walter falls ill. Leonard’s performance is well-received. This is when he has an affair with David Oppenheim (Matt Bomer). This relationship ends and later, he meets an aspiring actress, Felicia Montealegre (Carey Mulligan). Both date and soon get married. They have three children – Jamie (Maya Hawke), Alexander (Sam Nivola) and Nina (Alexa Swinton). As the years pass, both Leonard and Felicia become famous in their professions. Soon, cracks develop in their relationship due to Leonard’s homosexual tendencies as well as his alcohol and substance abuse. What happens next forms the rest of the film.Bradley Cooper and Josh Singer's story is simple and on paper, it might not have sounded like a cinematic treat. But Bradley Cooper and Josh Singer's screenplay is replete with a lot of drama and stylish narration, which makes MAESTRO a grand biopic. But the novel script leaves a lot to be desired. The dialogues are fine. In the scenes where Bradley is holding a cigarette in his mouth, it becomes a struggle to decipher his dialogues (Thank God for subtitles).Bradley Cooper's direction is technically supreme. A part of the film is in Black-and-White. Also, a major portion of the film is in 1.33:1 aspect ratio. The impact of a few shots is enhanced with the use of music. Moreover, the scene where Leonard and his team play the Symphony No. 2 (Resurrection) is in one take and is seen to be believed.On the flipside, the makers try to fit in a lot in 130 minutes and it doesn’t work as intended. The script is not up to the mark in several places. The narrative style, though novel, is such that one doesn’t get fully involved in Leonard’s life.Bradley Cooper, the director, might have faltered but Bradley Cooper the actor is flawless. This is easily his most accomplished performance and also one of the best performances in recent times. One can see that he has gone all out to ensure the performance makes an impact. Carey Mulligan, too, puts her best foot forward. Her role is a bit subtle but nevertheless, it makes an impact. Both Carey and Bradley are sure to be nominated for the Oscars. These two actors dominate the film. Hence, though Matt Bomer, Maya Hawke, Sam Nivola and Alexa Swinton do well, they are not as memorable.Leonard Bernstein's music is used in the film and it's impactful. Matthew Libatique's cinematography is stunning. Kevin Thompson's production design and Mark Bridges's costumes are authentic. Michelle Tesoro's editing is novel.On the whole, MAESTRO has a few shortcomings but is worth watching for Bradley Cooper’s award-worthy performance.
Kadak Singh Movie Review: Despite the performances, KADAK SINGH has a complicated and disappointing second half.
Fri, 08 Dec 2023 11:04:51 +0200
KADAK SINGH is the story of a father and daughter. Arun K Srivastava (Pankaj Tripathi) works at the Department of Financial Crime (DFC), Kolkata and is very good at his job. His home environment, however, is not healthy. His wife Mimi (Khushboo Kamal) died some years ago. He single-handedly raised his children, Sakshi (Sanjana Sanghi) and Aditya (Varun Buddhadev). There has been a breakdown of communication between the father and the children. Arun usually gets angry with them, prompting Sakshi and Aditya to address their father as ‘Kadak Singh’. At DFC, Arun is working on the high-profile Golden Sun Chit Fund case. A man called Ashok Agarwal (Sanjeev Sharma) duped thousands of people of their hard-earned money and has gone into hiding. Acting on a tip-off, Arun goes to a shady hotel to catch Ashok. To ensure that no one gets suspicious, he and his female colleague head to the hotel as a couple in love. There, he bumps into Sakshi who has come there to pay off a cop who’s harassing Aditya after the latter was caught with drugs. Arun is devastated as he sees Sakshi with a male friend and assumes that he is her partner. Sakshi, meanwhile, is shocked to see her father in such a hotel with a woman and blasts him in the middle of the road. The same evening, Arun allegedly tries to end his life, presumably due to humiliation. He survives but loses his memory. What happens next forms the rest of the film.Viraf Sarkari, Aniruddha Roy Chowdhury, and Ritesh Shah's story is compelling. Ritesh Shah's screenplay doesn’t do justice to the promising plot in hand. All characters don’t get the required screen time and also, the narrative gets complicated. Ritesh Shah's dialogues, however, are witty and even raise laughs.Aniruddha Roy Chowdhury's direction is not up to the mark. To give credit where it's due, he has fleshed out the characters and their equation with one another in a neat and entertaining manner. This is especially with regards to Arun’s bond with Sakshi and Arun’s bond with the nurse, Miss Kanan (Parvathy Thiruvothu). The patient-nurse bond shown in this film is a first of its kind. The first half is intriguing as weightage is given not just to the father-daughter equation but also to the scam. All is going fine until Naina’s (Jaya Ahsan) flashback.From here on, the film goes downhill as the focus shifts to the scam which is not as exciting. The daughter’s track is more or less forgotten, and this is not done since viewers have invested so much time in this character. Also, the goings-on are a bit difficult to comprehend. The makers try to infuse tension here with the scene where Sanjana goes into the shop with several mannequins. However, it looks forced. The finale is unexpected but doesn’t work as intended.The performances, however, are of a tall order and their standalone scenes are memorable. Pankaj Tripathi hits the ball out of the park with his performance which leaves viewers amused as well as moved. It’s a role in his zone and yet, he tries to make it stand out from the rest of his acts. Sanjana Sanghi is superb and shows that she has grown as an actor. It’s sad that she is hardly there in the second half. Parvathy Thiruvothu is highly entertaining and adds a lot to the film with her performance. Paresh Pahuja (Arjun) gives a sincere performance. Varun Buddhadev is dependable. Jaya Ahsan leaves a huge mark. Dilip Shankar (Tyagi; boss) and Rajan Modi (Subhash; Arun’s colleague) are fair.Shantanu Moitra's music is forgettable. Both 'Tu Jo Hai' and 'Ae Mere Dil' are relegated to the background. Shantanu Moitra's background score adds to the intrigue factor.Avik Mukhopadhyay's cinematography is lovely. The locales of Kolkata are captured in a beautiful manner. Natasha Gauba's production design is authentic. Vineet Chauhan's costumes for Pankaj Tripathi and Bidisha Kohli's costumes for the rest of the actors are realistic. Arghyakamal Mitra's editing is decent.On the whole, KADAK SINGH has a complicated and disappointing second half. The performances are the saving grace of this film.
Wonka (English) Movie Review: On the whole, WONKA is a sweet, 'delicious' entertainer.
Thu, 07 Dec 2023 17:27:43 +0200
WONKA is the story of an adorable chocolatier. Willy Wonka (Timothée Chalamet) arrives in a big city to fulfil his dream of opening a chocolate shop in a plaza named Galleries Gourmet. He is poor and on the first day, all his sovereigns get used up. Willy is all set to sleep on a bench out in the open in the biting cold weather. Bleacher (Tom Davis) pretends to take pity on him and takes him to the residence of Mrs Scrubbit (Olivia Colman). She offers a room in her lodge for one sovereign a night. She even allows him to pay her the next day and asks him to sign a contract. Noodle (Calah Lane), a young girl who works at Scrubbit's property, warns him to "read the fine print". Wonka can't read and he signs the contract anyway. The next day, he arrives at the Galleries Gourmet and displays his magical chocolates to the curious onlookers. In no time, they buy his sweets, earning the wrath of the 'Chocolate cartel' run by Arthur Slugworth (Paterson Joseph), Prodnose (Matt Lucas) and Fickelgrube (Mathew Baynton). They fear that he'll eat into their chocolate business and bribe the chief police officer (Keegan-Michael Key) to oust him from town. If that is not enough, Wonka gets a shock when he arrives back at Scrubbit's place and she tells him that as per the contract he signed, he owes her 10,000 sovereigns! Wonka is unable to pay and hence, he's forced to do laundry for the next 27 years until he can pay off his debt. In the laundry room, he meets an accountant Abacus Crunch (Jim Carter), a plumber Piper Benz (Natasha Rothwell), an ex-telephone exchange staffer Lottie Bell (Rakhee Thakrar) and a stand-up comic Larry Chucklesworth (Rich Fulcher). Just like Wonka, they also stayed at Scrubbit's place and signed the contract without reading the finer details. What happens next forms the rest of the film.The characters in WONKA are based on the ones created by Roald Dahl but Paul King's story is original and imaginative. Simon Farnaby and Paul King's screenplay is entertaining and riddled with some fascinating and funny sequences that will appeal to kids and families. The dialogues add to the fun.Paul King's direction is easy to comprehend. He has given the film a Disney-style treatment and hence, there's a lot of music, scary and yet funny antagonists, touching scenes and of course, fantasy. A few scenes stand out like Noodles having chocolate for the first time. The scene at the zoo is moving and also very cute. The climax is lovely.On the flipside, the interest drops in the middle portions. Also, it is understandable that a film like this will have cinematic liberties. Yet, to see Wonka doing so much magic is difficult to digest. He could have actually pulled himself out of poverty and misery, considering what he was able to achieve with his magic tricks!Speaking of performances, Timothée Chalamet is simply charming. He handles the part with ease and ensures no one compares him with Johnny Depp, whose Wonka act in CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY [2005] is legendary. Calah Lane is sweet and an actor to watch out for. Tom Davis and Olivia Colman are too good, especially when they begin their love affair. Paterson Joseph, Matt Lucas and Mathew Baynton are fine as the villains. Keegan-Michael Key, Jim Carter, Natasha Rothwell, Rakhee Thakrar and Rich Fulcher lend able support. Rowan Atkinson (Father Julius) and Hugh Grant (Oompa-Loopma) add to the star value with their cameos.Joby Talbot and Neil Hannon's music is well-woven into the narrative. A few songs that are memorable are 'Have You Got A Sweet Tooth' and 'For A Moment'. Chung-hoon Chung's cinematography is splendid. Nathan Crowley's production design and Lindy Hemming's costumes are in sync with the film's fantasy theme. Mark Everson's editing is neat.On the whole, WONKA is a sweet, 'delicious' entertainer that will appeal to kids and families in metropolitan cities.
The Archies Movie Review: THE ARCHIES is a fine entertainer that will get whopping viewership
Thu, 07 Dec 2023 15:27:43 +0200
THE ARCHIES is the story of seven friends. The year is 1964. Archie Andrews (Agastya Nanda), Betty Cooper (Khushi Kapoor), Veronica Lodge (Suhana Khan), Reggie Mantle (Vedang Raina), Jughead Jones (Mihir Ahuja), Ethel Muggs (Aditi Saigal aka Dot.) and Dilton Doiley (Yuvraj Menda) are 17-year-old kids who reside in a picturesque town in North India called Riverdale, populated by Anglo Indians. They are extremely connected with each other and with the park in Riverdale, called Green Park. Meanwhile, Hiram Lodge (Alyy Khan) plans to demolish the shops on a crucial stretch in Riverdale and convert it into a plaza. Hal’s (Satyajit Sharma) bookshop, run by Betty’s father, has to shut down, as a result. If that is not enough, then Hiram plans to cut down trees in Green Park and convert the green lung into a luxury hotel. Hiram gets Dawson (Vinay Pathak), the Town Council chief, on his side and asks him to pass the order for the hotel. Hiram, however, ensures that his name doesn’t crop up. The seven friends, meanwhile, are finding it difficult to grapple with the changes happening in their beautiful town. They are also facing struggles among themselves. Archie is confused whether he’s in love with Betty or Veronica. He also wants to move to London for higher studies, much to the annoyance of his father Fred (Suhaas Ahuja). Reggie wants to be a comedian and contribute to the newspaper, run by his father Ricky Mantle (Luke Kenny). Ricky, however, refuses as he believes in serious journalism. Dilton is hiding a deep, dark secret while Ethel’s ambition comes in the way of her interpersonal relationships. What happens next forms the rest of the film.Ayesha Devitre Dhillon, Reema Kagti and Zoya Akhtar's story is very promising. Ayesha Devitre Dhillon, Reema Kagti and Zoya Akhtar's screenplay is decent. It keeps one engaged in the goings-on. But one wishes the film had more funny and emotional scenes. Farhan Akhtar's dialogues are conversational while the one-liners of Veronica are witty. The one-liners, interestingly, don’t seem to belong to the 60s era but that’s fine.Zoya Akhtar's direction is uncomplicated. She deserves kudos as she has created a fictional world like never before and done justice to it. In no time, one gets sucked into Riverdale and even understand the landmark spots of the town. It’s fascinating to see the lives of teenagers in such a manner as it rarely happens in a Hindi film. A few of their dilemmas are well depicted. Two scenes that stand out are the date of Archie and Betty and Betty and Veronica confessing the truth and the scene thereafter. The political angle is well infused and parallels can also be drawn to the present-day happenings. The ending is predictable though the makers have tried to add a little nail-biting twist.On the flipside, the film never gives a ‘Wow’ feeling, that one expects in a Zoya Akhtar film. A few of the conflicts are superficial and even convenient. There are far too many songs. Lastly, the performances of the debutants are good but not out of the world.Agastya Nanda makes a sincere attempt. He definitely has the potential but in THE ARCHIES, he was a bit raw in a few scenes. The same applies to Suhana Khan. But she deserves kudos for convincingly pulling off the role of the spoiled brat. Khushi Kapoor’s character is restrained and she tries her best to do justice. Vedang Raina looks dashing and is fair. Mihir Ahuja is the one who raises maximum laughs. Dot is alright and suffers from limited screen time. Yuvraj Menda is lovely and the way he says ‘Thank You’ might get picked up. Speaking of the supporting cast, Alyy Khan, Satyajit Sharma and Vinay Pathak leave a tremendous mark followed by Luke Kenny and Suhaas Ahuja. James Alter (Mike Gomes; council member) and Puja Sarup (Mrs Otters; council member) are damn good in small roles. Tara Sharma (Mary Andrews), Koel Purie (Alice Cooper), Delnaaz Irani (Pam) and Sheena Khalid (new salon owner) are wasted.The Archies | Zoya Akhtar | Official Trailer | 7th December | Netflix IndiaTHE ARCHIES has too many songs and the ones that leave the maximum impact are ‘Sunoh’ and 'Yeh Saari Aawazein'. The latter comes at a crucial juncture and has soulful lyrics (Javed Akhtar). 'Everything Is Politics' is a surprise. 'Dhishoom Dhishoom' and 'Va Va Voom' are based on fascinating ideas and are superbly choreographed. 'Jab Tum Na Thee' and 'In Raahon Mein' are okay. Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy and Jim Satya's background score is in sync with the film's mood and zone.Nikos Andritsakis' cinematography is as breathtaking as the locales shown in the film. Suzanne Caplan Merwanji's production design is award-winning. The sets are fascinating and yet very much seem believable. Poornamrita Singh's costumes are fashionable and can become a rage. Philm CGI, Netfx Mumbai and Cinegence VFX's VFX is top-class. Nitin Baid's editing is slick.On the whole, THE ARCHIES is a fine entertainer that will get a whopping viewership on Netflix due to the fascinating setting, kids-friendly and family-friendly theme, style, music, message and above all, the excitement of watching the debut of the most talked about star kids in recent times.
Animal Movie Review: ANIMAL is a powerful film that rests on Ranbir Kapoor’s outstanding performance, clap worthy massy scenes.
Fri, 01 Dec 2023 16:29:08 +0200
ANIMAL is the story of an obsessed son. Ranvijay (Ranbir Kapoor) is the son of Balbir Singh (Anil Kapoor), who heads the successful Swastik Steel company. Ranvijay resides in a palatial mansion in Delhi with Balbir, his mother Jyoti (Charu Shankar), sisters Reet (Saloni Batra) and Roop (Anshul Chauhan). Ranvijay crazily loves Balbir. But Balbir doesn’t reciprocate as he’s too busy with work. Both also get into fights and after one such showdown, Balbir sends Ranvijay away for studies. Ranvijay returns and attends the engagement of his school classmate, Geetanjali (Rashmika Mandanna). He always had feelings for her and he confesses it in such a way that Geetanjali falls for him. She breaks her engagement. Meanwhile, on Balbir’s 60th birthday, Ranvijay fights with Varun (Siddhant Karnick), Reet’s husband. One thing leads to another and Ranvijay is kicked out. He marries Geetanjali and moves to the US. 8 years later, he returns when Balbir gets shot by unidentified assailants. Varun tries to act pricey but Ranvijay takes charge. He makes it his life mission to find out who tried killing the man whom he has worshipped since birth. What happens next forms the rest of the film.Sandeep Reddy Vanga's story is simple. Sandeep Reddy Vanga, Pranay Reddy Vanga and Suresh Bandaru's screenplay, however, packs in a lot. There are several sub-plots and characters and riveting moments that give an audience an experience of a wholesome entertainer. However, there are cracks in the second half in the writing. Saurabh Gupta's dialogues are out-of-the-box and some of the one-liners are shocking.Sandeep Reddy Vanga's direction is stylish and massy. He peppers the film with enough dramatic and action scenes to keep the interest going. Though the film is 3 hours and 23 minutes long, one doesn’t get bored at all. The father-son and the husband-wife tracks stand out and are the most memorable, when it comes to the emotional aspect. As for the massy aspect, the scene where Ranvijay teaches college bullies a lesson will be greeted with whistles. The entire episode 30 minutes before the interval takes the impact to dizzying heights. Right from Ranvijay heading to Punjab to get his cousins on board to the much-talked-about 18-minute long interval block, the impact is seen to be believed. There will be a frenzy in cinemas, especially in the Northern belt. Also, ANIMAL is a real Pan-India film as there’s also a Maharashtrian connection which will appeal to audiences in the Western state.Sadly, after an out-of-the-world first half, ANIMAL drops slightly in the second half. The massy stuff, which is present in the first half in ample doses, is absent post-interval. Also, some of the scenes between the husband and wife may not be appreciated by a section of the female audience. Lastly, the runtime could have been shorter.Animal (Offical Trailer): Ranbir Kapoor | Rashmika Mandanna, Anil Kapoor, Bobby DeolSpeaking of performances, Ranbir Kapoor shines. The way he gets into the skin of his character is seen to be believed. The supreme actor has given several outstanding performances in the past but in ANIMAL, hands down, is his best performance till date. Anil Kapoor has fewer dialogues, but he also rocks the show. His expressions are bang-on and speaks a lot. The scenes where he raises his voice are arresting. Rashmika Mandanna is quite good and leaves a mark in certain scenes, especially in the second half. Bobby Deol (Abrar) looks dashing and in form. Sadly, his screen time is very limited. Siddhant Karnick is memorable in a small role. Charu Shankar and Saloni Batra are decent. Anshul Chauhan doesn’t get much scope. Triptii Dimri (Zoya) puts in a sincere act. Suresh Oberoi (Dadaji) and Prem Chopra (Bade Daarji) have nothing much to do. The same goes for Shakti Kapoor (Mishra). Upendra Limaye (Freddy) is thoroughly entertaining in a special appearance. Bablu Prithviraj (Asrar Haque) and Saurabh Sachdeva (Abid Haque) are fair. The actors playing Ranvijay's cousins do well.ANIMAL's soundtrack is quite good. 'Arjun Vailly' is the best song of the lot and also the most impactful. 'Hua Main' and 'Satranga' are well-shot. 'Pehle Bhi Main' and 'Papa Meri Jaan' are touching. Harshvardhan Rameshwar's background score adds to the tension and mass appeal.Amit Roy's cinematography is cinematic. Suresh Selvarajan's production design is rich. Sheetal Iqbal Sharma's costumes are in sync with the status of the characters. Supreme Sundar's action is very violent and disturbing. Do It Creative Ltd, NY VFXWaala, Visual Birds Studio, Famous Studio, and Red Chillies.VFX's VFX is first-class. Sandeep Reddy Vanga's editing is appropriate, but a few scenes could have been done away with.On the whole, ANIMAL is a powerful film that rests on Ranbir Kapoor’s outstanding performance, clap-worthy massy scenes, and an interval block that is simply out of the world. At the box office, the tremendous hype and curiosity will lead to a fantabulous opening, and it will emerge as a Blockbuster at the ticket windows.
Sam Bahadur Movie Review: SAM BAHADUR is a well intentioned biopic.
Fri, 01 Dec 2023 14:19:40 +0200
SAM BAHADUR is the story of India’s greatest soldier. The year is 1933. Sam Manekshaw (Vicky Kaushal) is posted in Mussoorie as a corporal in the British Indian Army. He comes across Silloo (Sanya Malhotra). Both fall in love and get married. Sam soon rises in the Army ranks thanks to his valour and no-nonsense approach. During World War II, he is posted in Burma where he fights the Japanese troops bravely. He gets shot 7 times and yet survives. During the partition, he gets an offer to join the Pakistani Army but he insists on being a part of the Indian Army. After independence, he continues to serve the army and is soon posted in Wellington, Tamil Nadu as Major General. A few years later, the Indo-China dispute erupts and this is when he comes across the future Prime Minister of India, Indira Gandhi (Fatima Sana Shaikh). What happens next forms the rest of the film.Bhavani Iyer, Shantanu Srivastava and Meghna Gulzar's story is worthy as the life of Sam Manekshaw is truly fascinating. Bhavani Iyer, Shantanu Srivastava and Meghna Gulzar's screenplay, however, doesn’t do complete justice. A film of this kind should have numerous high points which SAM BAHADUR sadly lacks. Bhavani Iyer, Shantanu Srivastava and Meghna Gulzar's dialogues thankfully add to the drama and humour.Meghna Gulzar's direction is decent. To give credit where it's due, she makes a sincere attempt to tell the story of Sam Manekshaw. She doesn’t attempt to add unnecessary drama, action or dialoguebaazi for the heck of it. Everything in the film is there for a reason and it gives one a feeling that the director is serious about doing justice to his life story. Sam’s sense of humour was famous and this aspect is well taken care of. A few scenes are memorable like Sam’s brutal injury in Burma, Sam accused of being an anti-national and Sam’s bond with Yahya Khan (Mohd. Zeeshan Ayyub). The manner in which Sam manages to fly the plane from Srinagar despite no lights is the best scene of the film.On the flipside, the director should have added some sort of cinematic high, without compromising on other aspects. SAM BAHADUR is the biopic of an army man who has achieved so much. His life events have been dramatic and so much could have been done. Sadly, Meghna Gulzar, in the second half, chooses to simply document his life episodes without adding any cinematic value. This is pretty evident in the 1971 Indo-Pak war, which serves as the climax. It fails to give goosebumps as the audience will not realize the achievements of Sam in this battle, thanks to the execution.Sam Bahadur – Official Trailer | Vicky Kaushal | Meghna GulzarVicky Kaushal, however, doesn’t give any reason to complain. The actor gets into the skin of the character like never before and delivers the finest performance of his career. It’s also praiseworthy how he has worked on his body language and accent as well. Sanya Malhotra and Fatima Sana Shaikh, too, deliver fine performances. But they don’t have much to do. Mohd. Zeeshan Ayyub is decent initially and looks unrecognizable and unconvincing in the second half. He’s wasted in the climax. Neeraj Kabi (Jawaharlal Nehru) is fine. Govind Namdev (Sardar Patel) is great but sadly, he's there for just a scene. Shreas Pardiwala (Behruz) and the actors playing Swami, Dippy and others are fair.Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy's music is forgettable. Both 'Badhte Chalo' and 'Banda' don't have a shelf life. 'Itni Si Baat', however, is well picturized. Ketan Sodha's background score uplifts the impact to some extent.Jay I Patel's cinematography is neat. Subrata Chakraborty and Amit Ray's production design is detailed. Sachin Lovelekar, Divvya Gambhir and Nidhhi Gambhir's costumes are straight out of the bygone era. Parvez Shaikh's action makes its presence felt and isn’t disturbing. Nitin Baid's editing could have been sharper.On the whole, SAM BAHADUR is a well-intentioned biopic and showcases Vicky Kaushal like never before. But it suffers due to the docudrama treatment. At the box office, the mighty opposition in the form of ANIMAL will affect its prospects to a great extent.
Napoleon (English) Movie Review: NAPOLEON rests on fine performances and spectacular battle scenes.
Fri, 24 Nov 2023 11:00:25 +0200
NAPOLEON is the story of the rise and fall of one of the greatest kings in history. Napoleon Bonaparte (Joaquin Phoenix) rises to fame after the French Revolution of 1789. In September 1793, he successfully lays siege in Toulon and defeats the British. The battle gives him a lot of recognition and he's promoted from the post of colonel to brigadier general. He soon falls in love with Joséphine (Vanessa Kirby) and has a tumultuous relationship with her. In 1798, he proceeds to Egypt to further undermine the British and their trade interests in Asia. He cuts short his trip when he learns that Joséphine is having an affair with Hippolyte Charles (Jannis Niewöhner). This is seen as an act of desertion but Napoleon saves himself smartly. Later on, he, Sieyes (Julian Rhind-Tutt) and Roger Ducos (Benedict Martin) plan a coup. One thing leads to another and he becomes the king of France. He continues to rise with his tactical battle strategies but also commits certain mistakes on the way. What happens next forms the rest of the film.David Scarpa's story is brilliant. The roller-coaster life of Napoleon Bonaparte is fit for a cinematic adaptation. David Scarpa's screenplay is interesting, but only in parts. The lack of a simple explanation goes heavily against the film. The dialogues are appropriate.Ridley Scott's direction is cinematic. He has a certain style and finesse and that is surely evident in several scenes. He depicts Napoleon Bonaparte with all his glory and flaws and that makes him human and closer to reality. He wows the audience in the battle scenes and certain dramatic scenes like Napoleon confronting Joséphine after learning that she cheated on him, Napoleon running to save his life after attempting a coup, Napoleon’s mother proving who is infertile among the couple, Napoleon wittily convincing the fifth regiment to switch sides, etc. As for the action scenes, the opening sequence and the Battle of Austerlitz take the cake.On the flipside, several scenes stand out when seen individually. As part of the film, it doesn’t make the desired impact as the makers skip several episodes of his life. It seems like the makers expect the viewers to know Napoleon’s life story before they catch the film. Since that’s obviously not possible, one might not be able to fully comprehend the goings-on or change in the equation between the characters. The track that is easy to comprehend is that of Napoleon and Joséphine. But the bond they share is crazy and might put off people. Lastly, it’s a niche film and not meant for mainstream audiences.Speaking of performances, Joaquin Phoenix once again hits the ball out of the park. He depicts his valour and vulnerability with utmost conviction. Vanessa Kirby, too, puts her best foot forward and seems at ease in essaying the challenging role. Edouard Philipponnat (Tsar of Russia) looks dashing and does well. The other actors like Jannis Niewöhner, Julian Rhind-Tutt, Benedict Martin, Sam Troughton (Robespierre), Paul Rhys (Talleyrand), Anna Mawn (The Duchess Marie-Louise) etc perform ably but get overshadowed by Joaquin and Vanessa. Catherine Walker (Marie-Antoinette), however, leaves a huge mark in a cameo.Martin Phipps's music tries to enhance the impact in several scenes. Dariusz Wolski's cinematography is top-class. Arthur Max's production design and David Crossman and Janty Yates' costumes are well-researched. Action is brutal and not for the faint-hearted. VFX is top-class. Claire Simpson and Sam Restivo's editing is weak. The 160-minute long film should have been shorter by 10-15 minutes.On the whole, NAPOLEON rests on fine performances by Joaquin Phoenix and Vanessa Kirby and spectacular battle scenes. However, the long length, lack of simplistic narrative and niche appeal will restrict its box office collections.
Farrey Movie Review: FARREY is a well made and well intentioned film laced with fine performances.
Fri, 24 Nov 2023 09:00:13 +0200
FARREY is the story of a group of students trying to cheat the system. Niyati (Alizeh) is an orphan who is raised by a kind-hearted warden (Ronit Roy) at his orphanage, Ishrat Kada, in Delhi. Niyati is very intelligent and she emerges as a topper in her exams. She even gets admission to the prestigious Winston International School. The principal, Vedita Mathew (Shilpa Shukla), agrees to bear her transport and other costs, knowing her financial condition. Niyati joins the school along with Akash (Sahil Mehta), who also comes from an impoverished background and like her, is very intelligent. Niyati becomes friends with her rich classmates, Chavi (Prasanna Bisht), Prateek (Zeyn Shaw), Sahil (Arshvir Wahi) and Rishabh (Paras Nagpal). Chavi reveals to her that her father (Arbaaz Khan) has asked her to get good marks so that she gets admission to Stanford. However, Chavi is a weak student. For the mid-term exams, Niyati helps Chavi by giving her the answers written on an eraser. Chavi asks Niyati to help her again, for the next set of papers, and this time she’s ready to pay a huge amount. Niyati, at first, refuses due to the risk. Meanwhile, Vedita informs Niyati that the latter has a chance to bag a scholarship at Oxford. Niyati also learns that the warden, who is like her father, is struggling to run the orphanage. Hence, she agrees to help Chavi and her friends and even devises a smart way to cheat. All is going well until Niyati gets caught. What happens next forms the rest of the film.FARREY is an official remake of the 2017 Thai film BAD GENIUS (Directed by Nattawut Poonpiriya). The story is fresh and relatable. Soumendra Padhi and Abhishek Yadav's screenplay is tight. Not many films have been made on this topic. Hence, one looks forward to what happens next. The ending, however, is shaky. Soumendra Padhi and Abhishek Yadav's dialogues are conversational.Soumendra Padhi's direction is classy. This is not a conventional film. But he has executed certain scenes with style and it adds to the film's appeal. The scenes where the characters are copying are nail-biting. The Australia sequence, meanwhile, is intriguing.On the flipside, the ending is sweet but there's a shift in the tonality. One expects the film to continue being thrilling and maybe even get violent. But the opposite happens, and it doesn't gel well with the overall tone of the film. Secondly, while the director tries his best to explain the complexities, in some places, he fails to do so. This will leave viewers confused. Moreover, the voice record scene is a bit misleading as well. Lastly, the title is not quite simple and appears confusing.Alizeh delivers a smashing performance. It’s difficult to believe this is her debut film as she performs exactly as per the character's demand. Prasanna Bisht shines and rocks the show, especially in the second half. Sahil Mehta is decent initially but makes his presence felt in the second half. Zeyn Shaw is decent. Ronit Roy is dependable as always. Juhi Babbar Soni (Zoya) and Shilpa Shukla leave a mark. Arshvir Wahi, Paras Nagpal, Bhavna Choudhary (Priyanka) and Shivangi Negi (Monica) are okay and don't have much to do. Arbaaz Khan is fair in a cameo.Farrey Official Trailer | Salman Khan | Alizeh Agnihotri | Soumendra PadhiSachin-Jigar's music is not of the chartbuster variety. 'Ghar Pe Party Hai' and 'Machade Tabahi' are peppy while 'O Bandeya' is intended to be soulful. But these songs are not memorable. Sidhant Mathur's background score is gripping.Keiko Nakahara's cinematography is unusual. Susheel Mishra's production design is very rich, especially in the scenes set in Chavi's mansion. Natascha Charak and Nikita Mohanty's costumes are in sync with the characters and their class. Paramjeet Pamma's action is minimal and realistic. Zubin Sheikh's editing is slick.On the whole, FARREY is a well-made and well-intentioned film and is laced with fine performances by the debutants. At the box office, the confusing title, the lack of promotions and awareness is likely to impact the footfalls and the collections. The film will need a strong word of mouth to attract the audience.
Khichdi 2 Movie Review: On the whole, KHICHDI 2 suffers from a weak second half
Fri, 17 Nov 2023 14:11:24 +0200
KHICHDI 2 is the story of a madcap family on a dangerous mission. Kushal (Anant Vidhaat) of TIA (Thodi Intelligent Agency) meets Hansa (Supriya Pathak), Himanshu (J D Majethia), Praful (Rajeev Mehta), Jayshree (Vandana Pathak) and Babuji (Anang Desai) and asks them for help. He wants them to go to a country called Paanthukistan. The ruler of Paanthukistan, Imam Kha Ke Thuk (Rajeev Mehta), looks like Praful. Hence, the plan is that Hansa, Himanshu, Jayshree and Babuji should enter Paanthukistan pretending to be documentary filmmakers. Praful will be kept hidden in a box. When the time is right, Himanshu will feed a spiked meal to Imam Kha Ke Thuk. The king will faint and Praful will masquerade as the ruler. Kushal then wants them to find a scientist, Makhanwala (Paresh Ganatra), who has designed a dangerous robot. TIA doesn't want the robot to fall into the hands of the king as he can use it for frightening consequences. The plan is simple, but the Parekh family is well...Parekh family. Training them for this mission is a mission in itself. What happens next forms the rest of the film.Aatish Kapadia's story is superb, though it gives a déjà vu of TERE BIN LADEN [2010] and THE INTERVIEW [2014]. Aatish Kapadia's screenplay (additional screenplay by Sourav Ghosh) is weak, though some moments are quite hilarious and well thought out. Aatish Kapadia's dialogues are one of the highlights of the film. In fact, it’s the dialogues that is the saving grace.Aatish Kapadia's direction is okay. He keeps the direction simple and uncomplicated. The run time is just 121 minutes, and the film doesn’t bore even for a moment. He smartly starts the film with the helicopter sequence and then goes on a flashback. It sets the mood instantly.On the flipside, the second half is weak. With a plot like this, the film could have gone anywhere. But the writers and director let go of the opportunity. They rely solely on dialogues and gags to infuse entertainment instead of adding some physical comedy. After all, this is a film, and they should have tried to add some cinematic value. A few jokes are funny but don’t get registered. For example, the name of the British official in the 1947 sequence is Lord Mittibartan, but the audience won’t notice it properly. A crucial character is wasted, and the death of another character is unimaginative and needlessly violent for a film of this sort.Speaking of performances, Supriya Pathak takes the cake as she gets to mouth the maximum jokes. Rajeev Mehta plays both the roles with ease. J D Majethia and Vandana Pathak add to the fun and entertainment convincingly. Anang Desai is adorable. Kirti Kulhari (Parminder) is wasted. She should have been there in the climax, ideally. Anant Vidhaat lends able support. Paresh Ganatra doesn’t get much scope. Kiku Sharda is entertaining as the robot. Reyaansh Vir Chaddha (Wazir) is okay while Flora Saini (Rani Gulkanda) is over the top. Farah Khan and Pratik Gandhi are fair.Chirantan Bhatt's music is poor. 'Vande Raka' has bizarre lyrics but is shot well. 'Naach Naach' is well woven into the film. The Paanthukistan national anthem is funny. Raju Singh's background score is in sync with the film’s tone. Vijay Soni's cinematography is appropriate. Jayant Deshmukh's production design is theatrical. Falguni Trivedi's costumes are as per the character’s traits. Raj Shinde's action works. Crazy VFX's VFX is very poor. Aajay A Kumar's editing is fine.On the whole, KHICHDI 2 suffers from a weak second half and an unimaginative script. At the box office, it might surprise if the target audience accepts the film.
The Hunger Games: The Ballad Of Songbirds & Snakes (English) Movie Review: On the whole, THE HUNGER GAMES: THE BALLAD OF SONGBIRDS & SNAKES is an entertaining flick
Thu, 16 Nov 2023 17:19:17 +0200
THE HUNGER GAMES: THE BALLAD OF SONGBIRDS & SNAKES is the story of a bond shared by a mentor with his tribute in times of despair. The film is set 64 years before the events of the first film in the series. 18-year-old Coriolanus (Tom Blyth) lives in the capital city of Panem. He belongs to the Snow family which was once quite powerful but suffered immensely in the War. To win back the prestige of his family, he studies hard and comes out with flying colours. As a result, he's chosen to mentor a tribute (a participant) in the 10th edition of The Hunger Games. He is assigned the District 12 female tribute, Lucy Gray Baird (Rachel Zegler). She catches attention with her singing skills. When she reaches the capital city, Coriolanus goes to meet her in the Capital Zoo, where all the players are kept. The footage is shown on television and it earns the sympathy of the residents. Dr Volumnia Gaul (Viola Davis), the head gamemaker, is upset with Coriolanus's behaviour. But Coriolanus explains that the games are not getting good viewership as viewers don't feel connected to the players. He gives ideas to increase the viewership, which gets accepted. Meanwhile, Coriolanus forms a bond with Lucy and both get quite close. The games finally begin and Coriolanus tries his best to help Lucy win, by hook or by crook. Unknown to all, Coriolanus has a hidden agenda. What happens next forms the rest of the film.The film is based on the novel ‘The Ballad Of Songbirds and Snakes’ by Suzanne Collins. The story is gripping and imaginative. Michael Lesslie and Michael Arndt's screenplay is effective but gets too lengthy after a point. The dialogues are normal. The absence of English subtitles makes it a bit difficult in some scenes.Francis Lawrence's direction is neat. He keeps the storytelling simple and introduces the characters and the setting effectively. The previous two parts of the series had faced criticism and the director seems to have corrected those minuses. A few scenes stand out like Lucy’s entry, Coriolanus and Lucy bonding in the zoo at night, Lucy being sent water bottles to save herself, etc. The finale of the games is very memorable. In fact, the nail-biting moments are aplenty in the film.On the flipside, the run time of 157 minutes is way too much. Secondly, moviegoers might feel a bit cheated since The Hunger Games episode ends an hour before the end credits roll. The third act has its share of moments but it’s not something viewers have signed up for. Also, it is not as thrilling as the second act.THE HUNGER GAMES: THE BALLAD OF SONGBIRDS & SNAKES belongs to Rachel Zegler. The actress has been getting better with each film. She performs the difficult role with élan and perfection. Tom Blyth gets a bit overshadowed by Rachel but delivers a solid performance. Viola Davis is needlessly loud, although her act is watchable. Peter Dinklage (Casca Highbottom) leaves a mark, as expected. Jason Schwartzman (Lucretius Flickerman; television host) is entertaining. Josh Andrés Rivera (Sejanus Plinth) is okay. Hunter Schafer (Tigris Snow) and Fionnula Flanagan (Grandmother) don't get much scope. Nick Benson (Jessup; male tribute from 12th district) and Mackenzie Lansing (Coral; who is determined to finish Lucy in the games) make their presence felt.James Newton Howard's music has a cinematic feel. Jo Willems' cinematography is spectacular, especially in the games arena and climax. Uli Hanisch's production design is very appealing. Trish Summerville's costumes are stylish. The action is not too gory. VFX is top-class. Mark Yoshikawa's editing is weak. The film should have been shorter by at least 15 minutes.On the whole, THE HUNGER GAMES: THE BALLAD OF SONGBIRDS & SNAKES is an entertaining flick and will be loved by the fans of the series. But the lack of promotion, competition from TIGER 3 and the crucial World Cup final match on Sunday will eat into its business.
Apurva Movie Review: On the whole, APURVA is a well-made gripping thriller
Wed, 15 Nov 2023 12:02:03 +0200
APURVA is the story of a girl in difficult circumstances. In Chambal, Madhya Pradesh, Jugnu (Rajpal Yadav), Sukha (Abhishek Banerjee), Balli (Sumit Gulati) and Chota (Aaditya Gupta) are highway thieves. They get a tip that a truck is carrying important goods that can fetch them good money. They start heading to their destination when suddenly, a tourist bus refuses to give them way. An angry Jugnu, who is behind the wheel, overtakes the bus and stops his car in front of it. He and the gang member kill the bus driver and the cleaner and begin looting the passengers. One of the passengers is Apurva (Tara Sutaria), a Gwalior-based girl who’s on her way to meet her fiancé, Siddharth (Dhairya Karwa). She hides her phone from the thieves. But Sukha spots the phone. At that moment, Siddharth calls her. Sukha picks up the phone and insults Siddharth. Siddharth hits back. Sukha gets enraged and kidnaps Apurva. They take her to a secluded place with the idea of raping her and then finishing her off. What happens next forms the rest of the film.Nikhil Nagesh Bhat's story is clichéd. But Nikhil Nagesh Bhat's screenplay is gripping. Nikhil Nagesh Bhat's dialogues are raw. Since it’s a realistic film, there are barely any punchy dialogues.Nikhil Nagesh Bhat's direction is neat. He keeps the duration at check (100 minutes) and also the focus is on the principal track mainly. He makes good use of the arid landscape and peppers the film with a lot of nail-biting moments. The film gets better once Apurva decides to fight back. The scene involving the well is clap-worthy.On the flipside, the film is okay in the initial portions until Apurva’s entry. A film like this needs to show violence and disturbing visuals, so that the viewers cheer for the protagonist when she succeeds. Yet, a few shots are crude and needlessly added. The ending is a bit underwhelming. Also, the film gives a déjà vu of films like NH 10 [2015].Tara Sutaria delivers the best performance of her career and looks convincing as a girl fighting off dangerous goons. Rajpal Yadav is quite good and though he has a comic image, he slips into the role effortlessly. Abhishek Banerjee is dependable, as expected. Sumit Gulati and Aaditya Gupta also do well. Dhairya Karwa lends able support. The actor playing the jyotish and cop are fair.Vishal Mishra's music is forgettable. Both 'Diwali' and 'Hai Khuda' don’t register at all. Ketan Sodha's background score adds to the tension.Anshuman Mahaley's cinematography is terrific. The impact of a few scenes goes up thanks to the camerawork. Kristel Dias' production design is realistic. Anisha Jain's costumes are straight out of life. Salaam Ansari's action is as per the film’s mood. Shivkumar Panicker's editing is sharp.On the whole, APURVA is a well-made gripping thriller.
Tiger 3 Movie Review: TIGER 3 has SALMANIA written all over it with lots of seeti-maar moments
Sun, 12 Nov 2023 10:38:45 +0200
TIGER 3 is the story of a spy whose family is in danger. Avinash Singh Rathore aka Tiger (Salman Khan) goes on a dangerous mission to save Gopi (Ranvir Shorey) of R&AW. Tiger rescues Gopi who in turn gives the former the information that Pakistan is planning a dangerous mission. Before breathing his last breath, Gopi also tells Tiger that his wife Zoya (Katrina Kaif), an ex-ISI official, is also a part of this mission. Tiger keeps a close tab on Zoya and realizes that she hasn't compromised. Maithili Menon (Revathy), the new chief of R&AW, asks Tiger to go to St. Petersburg, Russia, and meet Jibran Shaikh (Neeraj Purohit), who has vital information. Tiger saves Jibran in the nick of time only to realize that Zoya is trying to assassinate the latter. Zoya then confesses that she is compelled to work for ex-ISI official, Aatish Rehman (Emraan Hashmi), as he has kept their son Junior (Sartaaj Kakkar) hostage. Aatish tells Tiger and Zoya to head to Istanbul, Turkey for a dangerous mission that will make them most wanted in their respective countries. What happens next forms the rest of the film.Aditya Chopra's story is promising. Shridhar Raghavan's screenplay is fine but is unimaginative in several places. Anckur Chaudhry's dialogues lack the punch. A film like this should have had many more hard-hitting dialogues.Maneesh Sharma's direction is fine. To give credit where it's due, he handles the scale and grandeur like a pro. A few scenes are memorable like Tiger’s entry, Tiger getting suspicious of Zoya, Pathaan’s (Shah Rukh Khan) entry etc. The national anthem sequence in the climax will give goosebumps. Aatish’s flashback and his connection with Zoya is intriguing. Viewers will be fascinated to know that Tiger and Zoya almost came face to face before the events of EK THA TIGER [2012].On the flipside, the direction is not smooth and is incoherent in some scenes. The action gives a feeling of been-there-done-that. The sequence of Tiger and Zoya robbing the briefcase is very similar to Pathaan and Rubai (Deepika Padukone) stealing Raktbeej in Moscow. Also, the whole mission is to save Pakistan and this might not go down well with certain sections of the audience. The makers should have clearly highlighted that saving Pakistan was important in order to safeguard the interests of India.Speaking of performances, Salman Khan rocks the show. He underplays his part and looks great in action scenes. Katrina Kaif, too, gets the chance to shine. Her scenes in the hamam and the bunker are memorable. Emraan Hashmi looks dashing and tries his best to be menacing. But he is let down a bit by the script. Ranvir Shorey is fair in a cameo. Revathy and Simran (Pakistan PM Nasreen Irani) leave a mark. Kumud Mishra (Rakesh) is dependable. Anant Vidhaat (Karan), Chandrachoor Rai (Nikhil), Gavie Chahal (Abrar) and Danish Bhat (Javed) are okay. Vishal Jethwa (Hassan) and Sartaaj Kakkar don't get much scope. The same goes for Ridhi Dogra (Shaheen). Danish Husain (D G Riaz) and Shahid Lateef (General Haq) are passable. Aamir Bashir (Rehaan Nazar) passes muster. Michelle Lee (Gen Zimou) is too good. Lastly, Shah Rukh Khan and Hrithik Roshan add to the star value as well as the mass element of the film.Tiger 3 Trailer | Salman Khan | Katrina Kaif | Maneesh Sharma | YRF Spy UniversePritam's music isn’t impressive. 'Leke Prabhu Ka Naam' is catchy but won’t have a shelf life. 'Ruaan' is more memorable for its situation than the tune. Tanuj Tiku's background score enhances the entertainment.Anay Om Goswamy's cinematography is spectacular. The various locales of the world are well captured. Mayur Sharma's production design is appealing. Franz Spilhaus, Oh Sea Young and Sunil Rodrigues' action is quite good when seen individually. But when compared with the films of the Spy Universe, it is not novel. Anaita Shroff Adajania, Alvira Khan Agnihotri, Ashley Rebello and Darshan Jalan's costumes are stylish. yFX's VFX matches global standards. Rameshwar S Bhagat's editing is appropriate but isn’t smooth in a few scenes.On the whole TIGER 3 is a predictable action fare that has SALMANIA written all over it with lots of seeti-maar moments - Salman's introduction scene, Shah Rukh Khan's cameo, and the climax. At the box office, it will start huge due to the immense hype and is likely to emerge as a super hit.
The Marvels (English) Movie Review: THE MARVELS is a fun-filled superhero saga.
Fri, 10 Nov 2023 16:55:15 +0200
THE MARVELS is the story of a group of superheroes coming together for a greater cause. Dar-Benn (Zawe Ashton), the leader of Hala, retrieves one-half of the Quantum Bands from the planet MB-418. She is searching for another band that she plans to use to save Hala though it will cause destruction elsewhere. Unknown to her, the other band or bangle is with Kamala Khan aka Ms Marvel (Iman Vellani) in Jersey City. Meanwhile, Nick Fury (Samuel L Jackson) asks Carol Danvers aka Captain Marvel (Brie Larson) and Monica Rambeau (Teyonah Parris) to investigate some glitch in the jump point. Monica and Carol touch the glitch-laden jump point at the same time. This results in both of them along with Kamala switching places through teleportation. The trio are unable to understand this phenomenon at first. Meanwhile, Dar-Benn is having a meeting with Emperor Dro'ge (Gary Lewis), the leader of the Skrulls at a refugee colony on planet Tarnax. The teleportation confusion leads them to the Tarnax and they start fighting with Dar-Benn's army. An enraged Dar-Benn destroys Tarnax. Carol, Monica and Kamala now decide to understand how and why they managed to switch, how they can control and what should be done to stop Dar-Benn. What happens next forms the rest of the film.Nia DaCosta, Megan McDonnell and Elissa Karasik's story stands out from the rest of the Marvel films. Nia DaCosta, Megan McDonnell and Elissa Karasik's screenplay is quite fresh and loaded with some fascinating and hilarious moments. The dialogues are entertaining and keep the narrative light.Nia DaCosta's direction is decent. She doesn't waste time and gets to the story from the first shot. The first 15-20 minutes are very entertaining as the superheroes get transported from one place to another, leading to madness. The Aladna sequence is short but sweet. The bond shared by the three heroes is also worth it. The scene of the flerkens (cat-like creatures) in the pre-climax takes the cake and brings the house down.On the flipside, THE MARVELS is the shortest film of the Marvel Cinematic Universe and one gets a feeling that it gets over soon. One expects more, especially in the climax fight. The villain track is weak. The whole bit about the trio teleporting is complex and the layman might not fully get it. A few developments are bewildering, especially why Carol never failed to repair Hala’s problems all these years. Lastly, the buzz for the film is very limited.Speaking of performances, Iman Vellani puts up a very entertaining act. The way she fangirls over Captain Marvel might give a déjà vu of Peter Parker's obsession with Iron Man in the SPIDER-MAN films. Yet, Iman adds her cuteness to ensure it doesn’t remind viewers of a similar mentor-protégé track in MCU. Brie Larson delivers a confident performance. Her bit of a goofy act in some scenes is likeable. Teyonah Parris is decent and gets overpowered by Brie and Iman. Samuel L Jackson is dependable as expected and raises laughs. Zawe Ashton is fine while Gary Lewis doesn’t get much scope. Park Seo-joon (Prince Yan) is too good and one wishes that he had a longer screen time. Zenobia Shroff (Muneeba; Kamala's mother), Mohan Kapur (Yusuf; Kamala's father) and Saagar Shaikh (Aamir; Kamala's brother) are fine.Laura Karpman's music has the trademark superhero movie stamp. Sean Bobbitt's cinematography is appropriate. Cara Brower's production design is rich. Lindsay Pugh's costumes are stylish, especially the non-superhero outfits of the trio. Action is not disturbing at all. VFX is top-class. Catrin Hedström and Evan Schiff's editing is slick.On the whole, THE MARVELS is a fun-filled superhero saga. But due to limited buzz and immense competition from TIGER 3, it’ll need strong word of mouth to put up respectable numbers.
The Lady Killer Movie Review: THE LADY KILLER fails to entice
Fri, 03 Nov 2023 22:24:56 +0200
THE LADY KILLER is the story of a man who gets entangled in a mess. Rajendar Joshi (Arjun Kapoor) runs a chemist shop in Nainital. He wants to set up a diagnostic centre but the bank refuses his loan as he is a defaulter. He is in a relationship with Gajra (Priyanka Bose), a married woman. One day, Rajendar’s cop friend Rawat (Deepak Tokas) asks him to meet Vikram Burman (S M Zaheer), a former prince who is now settled in Nainital. Vikram wants to set up a hospital and Rajendar realizes that he might benefit. Rajendar goes to his mansion where he’s greeted by Vikram’s daughter Jansey (Bhumi Pednekar). Vikram gets attracted to her and is moved when he learns that Vikram sexually assaults her. Both decide to murder Vikram. What happens next forms the rest of the film.Ajay Bahl, Pawan Sony and Mayank Tiwari’s story is fine and has a James Headley Chase feel. Ajay Bahl, Pawan Sony and Mayank Tiwari’s screenplay, however, is not effective, especially in the second half. Ajay Bahl, Pawan Sony and Mayank Tiwari’s dialogues are normal.Ajay Bahl’s direction is disappointing. He handles a few portions well in the first half like Rajendar and Jansey’s first meeting, the lovers deciding to murder, the intermission point and the day of the murder.From here on, things go downhill. Instead of giving a thrilling and nail-biting moments, the film will make viewers restless as they would wonder what exactly is happening. Moreover, there are gaps in the narrative. The entire track of Rajendar’s ex-girlfriend is not explained and one wonders why it is even there in the film in the first place. No explanation is given as to why the overdose of insulin didn’t have the desired impact. Lastly, it’s also bewildering that the cops failed to track the running lovers though they switched on their phones a couple of times.The Lady Killer (Trailer): Arjun Kapoor, Bhumi PednekarSpeaking of performances, Arjun Kapoor looks dashing and does well, more so in the finale. Bhumi Pednekar rocks the show. It’s a very difficult and challenging character but she pulls it off with ease. Priyanka Bose is terrific and her character’s actions save the film from becoming a disaster. S M Zaheer and Deepak Tokas are okay. Ekavali Khanna (Madhuri) and Denzil Smith (Dr Khurana) leave a mark.THE LADY KILLER is a song-less film. Ketan Sodha’s background score is intriguing. Anuj Dhawan’s cinematography is spectacular. The snow-capped ranges are beautifully captured by the lensman. Rita Ghosh’s production design is appealing. Eka Lakhani and Seerat Kaur’s costumes are stylish and at the same time, realistic. Aezaz Gulab’s action is fair. Pranav Mistry’s editing is jerky.On the whole, THE LADY KILLER fails to entice because of a weak second half. At the box office, it got a token and a limited release with no buzz or awareness whatsoever and will therefore meet with a disastrous fate.
Aankh Micholi Movie Review: Besides a bad climax, AANKH MICHOLI fails to induce laughs.
Fri, 03 Nov 2023 11:41:49 +0200
AANKH MICHOLI is the story of two crazy families. Paro (Mrunal Thakur) lives in Hoshiarpur, Punjab with her father Navjot Singh (Paresh Rawal), brothers Harbhajan Singh (Abhishek Banerjee) and Yuvraj Singh (Sharman Joshi), Yuvraj's wife Billo (Divya Dutta) and nephew Goldie. Navjot has the habit of forgetting, Yuvraj is deaf and Harbhajan stammers. Paro, meanwhile, suffers from night blindness. While she is on a trip to Switzerland with her friends, Paro comes across Rohit Patel (Abhimanyu Dassani) and falls in love with him. But Rohit doesn't notice her. Once Paro is back, she is informed by her family that they have found a match for her for marriage. The guy turns out to be none other than Rohit. Paro, however, is not able to see him as Rohit arrives at her place at night, when she can't see anything. Paro's family, meanwhile, hasn't told the truth about Paro's night blindness to Rohit and his parents (Darshan Jariwala, Grusha Kapoor). Paro is asked to pretend that there's no issue with her vision. Billo, however, is determined to mess things up, especially after she learns that even she wasn't told about Yuvraj's deafness before marriage. But that's not all. Rohit is also hiding a big secret. What happens next forms the rest of the film.The story is promising and in the right hands, this would have been a laugh-a-minute-riot. The screenplay is not upto the mark and has limited humour. The dialogues are funny in places.Umesh Shukla's direction fails to do justice to the plot at hand. The beginning portions are shaky. Thankfully, the film gets watchable once Rohit comes to see Paro. The intermission point has an unexpected twist and works well. Post-interval, the film suffers as the comic scenes are not that effective. And though one doesn't have to look for logic in such films, yet the absurdities will astonish viewers. This is especially true in the climax. It won't be a surprise if the serious scene in the end elicits more laughs than the scenes which are actually meant to be funny!Abhimanyu Dassani is just decent at best. Mrunal Thakur has a superb screen presence and tries to rise above the substandard script. Paresh Rawal is dependable but looks a bit off in the initial scenes. Divya Dutta is too good and the best performer in the film. Sharman Joshi and Abhishek Banerjee are okay. Darshan Jariwala and Grusha Kapoor are passable. Vijay Raaz (Bhatti) tries his best to raise laughs.Aankh Micholi – Official Trailer | Abhimanyu Dassani, Mrunal Thakur, Paresh RawalSachin-Jigar's music is forgettable. The title song registers but 'Kaleja Kad Ke', 'Ve Dholna' and 'Shaadi Dope Hai' are poor. Sachin-Jigar's background score is in sync with the film's mood.Sameer Arya's cinematography is neat. Preeti Sharma's costumes are glamorous yet realistic. Parul Bose's production design is theatrical. Steven Bernard's editing is fine.On the whole, AANKH MICHOLI fails to induce laughs and is laced with a very bad climax. A film like this would be ideal for TV viewing and won’t stand a chance on the big screen.
Killers Of The Flower Moon (English) Movie Review: On the whole, KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON is worthy of the Oscars
Fri, 27 Oct 2023 16:53:15 +0200
KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON is the story of a town rocked by a series of murders. The year is 1919. The town of Fairfax, Oklahoma is majorly populated with Native Americans who have become rich after the discovery of oil. William King Hale (Robert De Niro) resides in the same town and is considered a friend by the Native Americans. Unknown to them, he harbours hate for the community and wants to usurp their wealth. His nephew Ernest Burkhart (Leonardo DiCaprio) returns from the war after serving as a cook in the infantry. William asks him to turn taxi driver to earn a livelihood. Mollie (Lily Gladstone) becomes his regular customer. Sparks fly and they fall in love. Mollie suspects that Ernest wants to marry her for her wealth. Her sisters - Minnie (Jillian Dion), Anna (Cara Jade Myers) and Rita (JaNae Collins) - however disagree with her as they remind her that even Ernest's uncle is quite wealthy. Soon, Ernest and Mollie marry. William brainwashes Ernest that he'll get a greater share in the wealth if Mollie's family members die. William manages to kill Minnie through slow poisoning. Mollie's mother Lizzie (Tantoo Cardinal) dies due to old age. Anna is murdered at the orders of William. The doctors, who perform the post-mortem, hide the bullet. William devises a plan to kill Rita and also to slowly poison Mollie. When more than 15-20 members of their community die mysteriously, the Native Americans decide to fight back and find the root cause. Their attempts prove futile and yet, they continue to get to the bottom of these deaths. What happens next forms the rest of the film.KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON is based on the novel of the same name by David Grann. The story is incredible, and it’ll be shocking for the viewers to know that this incident took place in real life. Eric Roth and Martin Scorsese's screenplay is engaging but unnecessarily lengthy. The dialogues are normal and sharp in places.Martin Scorsese's direction is superlative. He has used his creativity at places and at the same time, given an old-school style treatment. His narrative is unhurried, and, in many ways, it works as audiences neatly adjust to the setting, characters and the goings-on. Some scenes are memorable like William and Ernest’s first meeting after the latter returns, the discovery of Anna’s body, the explosion scene, William assaulting Ernest, William’s breakdown in the jail etc. The scene of the effects of the slow poison on Mollie is gut-wrenching. The last scene of the film is amusing.On the flipside, the film has a run time of 3 hours 26 minutes. In other words, it is too lengthy. The film also drops in the middle and there’s a possibility that the audience might walk out of boredom and miss the second half, which is much better. Moreover, the treatment is not mainstream. Some aspects can be confusing, and it might be too much for the audience to remember.KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON is embellished with award-winning performances. Leonardo DiCaprio hits the ball out of the park and deserves another Oscar. Robert De Niro rocks the show yet again, as expected. Lily Gladstone is a surprise, and her career will zoom to another level after this performance. Tantoo Cardinal is decent. Jillian Dion and JaNae Collins get no scope. But Cara Jade Myers leaves a mark. Jesse Plemons (Tom White) lends able support. Brendan Fraser (W S Hamilton) is nice but gets no scope. The other actors who do well are Scott Shepherd (Byron), Tommy Schultz (Blackie), Pete Yorn (Acie Kirby) and Sturgill Simpson (Henry Grammer)Robbie Robertson's music is unique and enhances impact. Rodrigo Prieto's cinematography is quite stunning. Jack Fisk's production design is reminiscent of the bygone era. Jacqueline West's costumes are detailed and realistic. Action is minimal but very gory. Thelma Schoonmaker's editing should have been crisper.On the whole, KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON is worthy of the Oscars, especially for its performances. But due to the extremely long length and niche appeal, it’ll find it difficult to pull in the audience.
Sajini Shinde Ka Viral Video Movie Review: On the whole, SAJINI SHINDE KA VIRAL VIDEO rests on the bravura performances of Nimrat Kaur and Radhika Madan
Fri, 27 Oct 2023 16:33:43 +0200
SAJINI SHINDE KA VIRAL VIDEO is the story of a missing girl. Sajini Shinde (Radhika Madan) is a physics teacher at K P School, Pune. Her authoritarian father Suryakant Shinde (Subodh Bhave), mother Urmila (Sneha Raikar), uncle Sadashiv (Shashank Shende) and brother Aakash (Ashutosh Gaikwad) reside in Ahmednagar. Her dominating fiancé Siddhant Kadam (Soham Majumdar) works in an IT company in Bengaluru. Sajini travels to Singapore with her colleagues, Shraddha (Shruti Vyas) and Chhavi (Rashmi Agdekar), for work purposes. At night, Sajini celebrates her birthday at a nightclub. She gets drunk and dances with two skimpily-clad men. Shraddha shoots her video on her phone. While sending work-related pictures to the school group, she mistakenly transfers Sajini’s video as well. The school management is shocked. The video leaks on the internet and goes viral. Due to the pressure from the management and teachers, principal Kalyani Pandit (Bhagyashree) is compelled to fire Sajini, Shraddha and Chhavi. Sajini is shattered. She’s too scared to call her father. Siddhant, meanwhile, blasts her for her ‘mistake’. The next morning, Sajini disappears. She posts a message on her social media account wherein she declares that she’s about to end her life. She blames her father and Siddhant for her drastic step. Inspector Bela Barot (Nimrat Kaur) is assigned the case. What happens next forms the rest of the film.Mikhil Musale and Parinda Joshi's story is interesting and raises some important points. Mikhil Musale and Parinda Joshi's screenplay (additional screenplay by Anu Singh Choudhary and Kshitij Patwardhan) is captivating. The writing, however, gets a bit shaky in the second half. The dialogues pack a punch, especially the ones mouthed by Nimrat Kaur.Mikhil Musale's direction is good and much better than his work in his previous outing, MADE IN CHINA [2019]. He has kept the duration in check. He neatly introduces the characters and their equation with each other. The climax is unpredictable. A few scenes stand out like Inspector Ram Pawar (Chinmay Mandlekar) referring to Bela as Doberman, the meeting between the lawyers and the co-accused, the reporter remarking that she would have fallen for Siddhant’s lies if she hadn’t known him earlier, etc.On the flipside, a few scenes are difficult to comprehend like Bela discovering the message of Sajini’s sister. In fact, the focus shifts from the investigation to what is happening in the lives of Sajini’s loved ones. Though it is important, one starts missing Bela and her investigation. The track of the influencer is unconvincing. There are a lot of Marathi dialogues in the film, which restricts its appeal in the North.Sajini Shinde Ka Viral Video | Trailer | Nimrat Kaur, Radhika Madan, BhagyashreeSpeaking of performances, Nimrat Kaur is terrific, and this is surely her best performance to date. One will be surprised to discover this side of her personality in this film. One wishes this film is a success so that a sequel can be made, and we can see her character yet again. Radhika Madan, too, puts her best foot forward and is like the soul of the film. Soham Majumdar, of KABIR SINGH [2019] fame, is superb and proves that he’s a fine talent. Subodh Bhave and Chinmay Mandlekar are dependable as expected. Shruti Vyas is good but is let down by the writing. Rashmi Agdekar is fine but gets a raw deal. Bhagyashree is lovely and apt for the part. Ashutosh Gaikwad is fair. Kiran Karmarkar (Yashwant Desai) and Sumeet Vyas (Lalit) are too good. Kavi Shastri (Jayant) is wasted. Akshay Tanksale (Milind) is okay.Sachin-Jigar's music is forgettable. 'Nana Chi Taang' is well-woven into the script, though. Hitesh Sonik's background score is in sync with the mood and theme of the film.Tribhuvan Babu Sadineni's cinematography is neat. The locales of Pune and the surrounding areas are well-captured. Swapnil Bhalerao and Madhur Madhavan's production design is great. Shivank Vikram Kapoor's costumes are straight out of life. The ones worn by Nimrat are quite appealing. Javed Karim's action is minimal and is fine. Sumeet Kotian's editing is slick.On the whole, SAJINI SHINDE KA VIRAL VIDEO rests on the bravura performances of Nimrat Kaur and Radhika Madan and raises some important issues. But due to negligible buzz, the film will face a very tough time at the box office.
12th Fail Movie Review: 12TH FAIL is a well-intentioned inspiring saga.
Fri, 27 Oct 2023 11:19:17 +0200
12TH FAIL is the story of a man who rises against all odds. The year is 1997. Manoj Kumar Sharma (Vikrant Massey) lives in Chambal with his family. His father (Harish Khanna) has been suspended for his honesty. Manoj, meanwhile, appears for his 12th exams confidently though he hasn't prepared properly. This is because the school teacher himself is going to help the students in cheating. The plan gets foiled as Dushyant Sharma (Priyanshu Chatterjee), the newly appointed DSP, stops the malpractice. As a result, all the students fail, including Manoj. When Dushyant rescues Manoj's brother from corrupt cops, he realizes how power in the hands of an honest officer can bring positive change. Manoj expresses a desire to be like Dushyant. Dushyant asks him to not resort to cheating to become successful like him. After clearing his 12th exams successfully, Manoj graduates with BA and moves to Gwalior to appear for PCS exams. The exams, however, are discontinued, prompting Manoj to head to Delhi to appear for the IPS exams. Manoj develops cold feet when he sees the amount of people who have assembled just like him to change their fortunes. What happens next forms the rest of the film.Vidhu Vinod Chopra's story, based on true events, is superb. Vidhu Vinod Chopra's screenplay is engaging. This is not an easy topic but the master filmmaker-writer manages to pen an interesting script that keeps the interest going. Vidhu Vinod Chopra's dialogues are sharp and clapworthy.Vidhu Vinod Chopra's direction is top notch. The impact in certain sequences is enhanced due to the creativity in the form of long shots, novel camerawork, background noise to depict realism etc. Some scenes that stand out are the beginning scene, Dushyant saving the life of Manoj's brother and the subsequent conversation, Gauri bhaiya (Anshuman Pushkar)'s entry, the intermission point, Manoj meeting his father at the flour mill etc. The climax is gripping while the final scene is touching.On the flipside, a few developments seem convincing. The track of the love interest's family is not exciting. Manoj lying to Shraddha (Medha Shankar) is not well explained especially when he's very truthful otherwise. The finale is touching but it gives a déjà vu of THE PURSUIT OF HAPPYNESS [2006] and 3 IDIOTS [2009]. Moreover, the film has a film festival-type treatment, which restricts its appeal. Lastly, the soundtrack is poor.Vikrant Massey gets into the skin of his character. It’s difficult to believe that he’s not a villager turned IAS aspirant since he has given a very realistic portrayal. This is easily his best performance for sure. Medha Shankar is lovely and puts up a confident performance. Anant Vijay Joshi (Pritam Pandey) is likeable. Anshuman Pushkar leaves a huge mark. Priyanshu Chatterjee wins hearts with his cameo appearance. Harish Khanna is decent. Sarita Joshi (Manoj’s grandmother) is entertaining. Vikas Divyakirti (Teacher) delivers a stupendous performance. Geeta Agrawal Sharma (Pushpa; Manoj’s mother) doesn’t get much scope.12th Fail – Official Trailer | Vidhu Vinod Chopra | In Cinemas WorldwideShantanu Moitra's music is poor. 'Restart' does get registered but is not a song which will have a long shelf life. Shantanu Moitra's background score is much better. Manav Shrotriya's sound design is award-winningRangarajan Ramabadran's cinematography is eye-catching, be it the scenes of Chambal or that of the crowded Mukherjee Nagar in Delhi. It’s also commendable that the film has been shot in real locations. Prashant Bidkar's production design is realistic. The same goes for Malvika Bajaj's costumes. Jaskunwar Kohli and Vidhu Vinod Chopra's editing is well-paced.On the whole, 12TH FAIL is a well-intentioned inspiring saga. At the box office, it will find the going tough since the awareness about the film is near-zero.
Tejas Movie Review: TEJAS suffers due to a lack of logic and too many cinematic liberties.
Fri, 27 Oct 2023 11:05:14 +0200
TEJAS is the story of a brave officer. Tejas Gill (Kangana Ranaut) is a wing commander in the Indian Air Force. She and her colleague Arfa (Anshul Chauhan) are about to get suspended after they save an officer Vivek (Kashyap Shangari) from a prohibited area in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Vivek is thankful to Tejas and asks her out for a date. Tejas agrees but is still under the trauma of losing her parents and boyfriend Ekveer (Varun Mitra) during the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks. One day, news comes in that an engineer named Shikhar Ali has been captured by terrorists in Pakistan. They ask for Kashmir in return for his release. Videos of Shikhar being nabbed are viral on the internet. Tejas sees his videos and realizes that he’s none other than her batchmate, Prashant (Vishak Nair). She also realizes that he has used Morse code to send his location, which is Mir Ali. Tejas informs about it to the IAF chief R K Panicker (Ashish Vidyarthi). She also requests him to allow her to go to Pakistan and rescue Prashant. Panicker agrees. What happens next forms the rest of the film.Sarvesh Mewara's story has all the trappings of a blockbuster. Sarvesh Mewara's screenplay, however, is silly. The narrative is riddled with scenes of convenience and also gives a deja vu of films DUS [2005], CAPTAIN PHILLIPS [2013], MISSION IMPOSSIBLE, TOP GUN: MAVERICK [2022] etc. Sarvesh Mewara's dialogues are just fine.Sarvesh Mewara's direction is not upto the mark. To give credit where it's due, some scenes are well executed like the sequence of the tribals and the 26/11 attack. He also packs in a lot in 118 minutes.Sadly, the minuses outweigh the plusses. The film defies logic and how. After a rocking intro scene, the film falls when it’s shown that Tejas is the only one in her class to know about the Tejas aircraft. But the fact is that any IAF aspirant would know these basic details. Later, Tejas is the only one among all the defence officials in the country to guess that Prashant has used Morse code to send his location. When Tejas tells her senior that she wishes to go to Pakistan, we assume that the latter will have some hesitation. Instead, the senior officer straight away agrees as if infiltrating into Pakistan is akin to a cakewalk! Then the manner in which Tejas hides the aircrafts at the Pakistani airport is a smart idea but looks childish on screen.Kangana Ranaut delivers a fine performance but looks quite stiff in scenes where she’s supposed to look rough and tough. Anshul Chauhan lends able support and also raises laughs. Ashish Vidyarthi is dependable. Varun Mitra is lovely while Kashyap Shangari gets no scope. Sunit Tandon (Academy teacher) leaves a mark. Vishak Nair is okay. Rohed Khan (Sarqalam), Rio Kapadia (RAW Chief) and Mohan Agashe (Prime Minister) do well. Mushtaq Kak (Khatooni) hams.Tejas Official Trailer | Kangana Ranaut | Sarvesh Mewara | Ronnie ScrewvalaShashwat Sachdev's music fails to register. 'Jaan Da' and 'Aag Udi' are the best of the lot while the rest of the songs like 'Dil Hai Ranjhana', 'Reh Jao Na' and 'Ishq Hai Ranjhe Da' are forgettable. Shashwat Sachdev's background score is uplifting.Hari K Vedantam's cinematography is appropriate. Harpal Singh Barda, Vikram Dahiya and Amin Khatib's action is entertaining. Subrata Chakraborty and Amit Ray's production design is passable. Rohit Chaturvedi's costumes are realistic. After Studios and Creative Doctor's VFX is tacky and very poor. Aarif Sheikh's editing is fine though it could have been crisper.On the whole, TEJAS suffers due to a lack of logic and too many cinematic liberties. At the box office, it is likely to meet with a disastrous fate as there is hardly any buzz or excitement around the movie.
Ganapath – A Hero Is Born Movie Review: On the whole, GANAPATH – A HERO IS BORN fails to impress.
Fri, 20 Oct 2023 17:32:33 +0200
GANAPATH – A HERO IS BORN is the story of a man who is meant for greatness. The year is 2070. Due to a major war, the poor have become poorer. They live in a settlement where the rich control the food and water supply. The rich, meanwhile, reside in the luxurious Silver City. A mysterious man named Dalini rules this territory. His trusted aide, John (Ziad Baki), conducts boxing matches and earns money through the bets placed by the uber-rich. Guddu (Tiger Shroff) works for John along with his uncle Kaizad (Jameel Khan) and Senior (Girish Kulkarni). The latter detests Guddu. One day, John asks Guddu to take his girlfriend Rosie (Elli AvrRam) out to a nightclub while he’s busy in a meeting. Rosie gets physical with Guddu. John catches them red-handed and buries them alive. Miraculously, Guddu survives. Kaizad asks him to move away to a settlement of poor people up in the hills and meet Shiva (Rahman). Once he meets Shiva, Guddu is supposed to tell him ‘Ganapath is here’. Guddu does as instructed. He meets Shiva and his close confidante, Jassi (Kriti Sanon). Shiva is blind while Jassi is tough and fights quite well. Unknown to Guddu, he is Ganapath or the saviour of the poor, as predicted by a revered man (Amitabh Bachchan). But while Guddu is good at analysing fighters and their strengths and weaknesses, he’s not a fighter himself. Shiva and Jassi decide to train him. What happens next forms the rest of the film.Vikas Bahl's story is clichéd and gives a déjà vu of CHANDNI CHOWK TO CHINA [2009]. Vikas Bahl's screenplay is unexciting. A few scenes are well thought of but they give a been-there-done-that feeling. Vikas Bahl's dialogues are just fine.Vikas Bahl's direction is not up to the mark. To give credit its due, he has handled a few dramatic moments well. Guddu’s transformation also makes for a nice watch. The fight at the intermission point is worth it. The lead actors have also been presented stylishly.Sadly, the film is riddled with shortcomings. The futuristic element could have been the USP but the makers fail to do justice to it. The poor VFX further messes things up in this regard. For a film about one man fighting the system, it’s mandatory that the audience should be moved by the plight of the have-nots and be wowed by the protagonist’s heroism. Both these factors are missing. Moreover, the twist in the climax is very predictable. One can guess it from a mile away.Speaking of performances, Tiger Shroff has never looked so dashing. His performance is quite good. Kriti Sanon gives a sizzling performance. She looks convincing while doing action. Amitabh Bachchan is hardly there and is fine. Ziad Baki is decent. Jameel Khan and Girish Kulkarni are dependable. Rahman is the surprise of the film. Elli AvrRam looks hot but is wasted. Jess Liaudin (Tabahi) is over the top. Shruthy Menon (Shaina) is fine.Ganapath Official Hindi Trailer | Amitabh Bachchan, Tiger Shroff, Kriti SanonSongs are well-woven into the narrative. 'Sara Zamana' manages to register to an extent followed by 'Jai Ganesha', 'Hum Aaye Hain', 'Lafda Kar De' and 'Time 2 Shine'. Salim-Sulaiman's background score is passable.Sudhakar Reddy Yakkanti's cinematography is neat. Amit Ray & Subrata Chakrobarty's production design is unimaginative. Aki Narula, Sukriti Grover and Akangshe Chopra's costumes are quite cool, especially the ones worn by Tiger and Kriti. Tim Man and Vikram Dahiya's action is entertaining and not at all gory. After Studio, Number 9 VFX and Maadfam Studios' VFX is tacky. Ritesh Soni's editing is appropriate.On the whole, GANAPATH – A HERO IS BORN fails to impress due to a clichéd storyline, poor VFX and predictable second half. At the box office, the limited buzz and huge costs will prove detrimental.
Yaariyan 2 Movie Review: On the whole, YAARIYAN 2 is a decent entertainer.
Fri, 20 Oct 2023 17:04:05 +0200
YAARIYAN 2 is the story of three cousins. Laadli Chibber (Divya Khosla Kumar) lives in Shimla with her mother (Lillete Dubey). She was suffering from thalassemia but has now recovered. Laadli wanted to fall in love and then get married. Her mother, however, asks her to meet Abhay Singh Katyal (Yash Das Gupta). Both click and they decide to get married. Laadli immediately calls Shikhar (Meezaan Jafri) and Bajrang Das Khatri aka Bajju (Pearl V Puri), her cousins who are closest to her, for her wedding. After marriage, Laadli moves to Mumbai with Abhay. Bajju, too, works in Mumbai. Shikhar is forced to shift to Mumbai and work as a delivery boy after he faces a roadblock in his biking career. Laadli faces trouble in marriage as Abhay seems indifferent to her. Shikhar changes his SIM card and gets hounded with calls from Ikroor (Anaswara Rajan). He meets her and both fall in love. Bajju, meanwhile, begins a relationship with Shona (Warina Hussain). Shikhar, however, has reservations about Shona and her behaviour. This causes a rift between the trio. What happens next forms the rest of the film.YAARIYAN 2 is based on BANGALORE DAYS [2014] and the story is promising. We have seen films about siblings and friends. A film about cousins is rare. Radhika Rao and Vinay Sapru's screenplay flows well and is replete with some nice dramatic and emotional sequences. Radhika Rao and Vinay Sapru's dialogues are youthful and modern. However, the dialogue about nappies is repeated far too many times.Radhika Rao and Vinay Sapru's direction is creative. The director duo is known for adding a lot even to their ordinary shots. This trademark stamp is visible from start to finish. While they handle all tracks well, the track of the dead girl's parents is very moving. The race sequence, meanwhile, is gripping.On the flipside, there's hardly any comedy. For a film about friendship, there should have been more humour. The character of Bajji gets a raw deal in the second half as he is hardly there. Moreover, at 150 minutes, the film is too lengthy.Speaking of performances, Divya Khosla Kumar looks charming and performs the difficult role with ease. Meezaan Jafri shows a marked improvement compared to his work in HUNGAMA 2 [2021]. Pearl V Puri is decent but could have been better. Yash Das Gupta emerges as the best performer in the film. Warina Hussain looks stunning but could have done better in some difficult scenes. Bhagyashri Borse (Raajlaxmi) looks stunning and leaves a mark. Anaswara Rajan is lovely but goes over the top in emotional scenes. Priya Prakash Warrier is wasted. Murli Sharma is dependable. Lillete Dubey hams.Yaariyan 2 (Official Trailer): Pearl V Puri, Divya Khosla Kumar, Meezaan JafriThe songs are decent though it's in no way close to the hit soundtrack of YAARIYAN [2014]. 'Saure Ghar' is the best followed by 'Simroon Tera Naam', 'Oonchi Oonchi Deewarein', 'Suit Patiala', 'Heer Bhi Roye', 'Peene De' and 'Bewafaa Tu'. 'Sunny Sunny 2.0' and 'Blue Hai Paani Paani' are just okay. JAM8's background score is functional.C R Ravi Yadav's cinematography is stunning. Mumbai has never been captured like this before. Shankar Samanta's production design is rich. Radhika Rao and Vinay Sapru's costumes are glamorous, especially the ones worn by Raajlaxmi. Allan Amin's action is fine. Abhishek Kumar Singh's editing is weak. The film should have been shorter by 15-20 minutes.On the whole, YAARIYAN 2 is a decent entertainer.
Dhak Dhak Movie Review: DHAK DHAK is a well-intentioned genuine effort laced with some fine performances.
Fri, 13 Oct 2023 12:00:57 +0200
DHAK DHAK is the story of four women bikers. Sky (Fatima Sana Shaikh) is a vlogger specializing in bikes. She breaks up with her boyfriend Shrey (Nishank Verma) after her nude pictures are leaked from his phone. She wants to bag a contract to film the Barcelona Auto Expo. The person in charge, Nishant Kakkar (Hrriday Malhotra), agrees but on one condition - she should create a video series that will emotionally move people. This is when she comes across Manpreet Kaur Sethi aka Mahi (Ratna Pathak Shah). She is in her 60s and rides a motorcycle after she wins the two-wheeler in a contest. Mahi tells Sky that it's her dream to ride her bike at Khardung La Pass, the highest motorable road in the world. Sky agrees to take her there knowing that this is the story she wants to tell. When both try to get their bike fixed, they bump into Uzma (Dia Mirza). She comes on board as a mechanic. Then they are joined by Manjari (Sanjana Sanghi), a god-fearing vegetarian from Govardhan who lies to her parents that she's flying to Leh instead of going there by road. All four of them have distinct personalities and the journey is tough and full of obstacles. What happens next forms the rest of the film.Parijat Joshi and Tarun Dudeja's story is brilliant and waiting to be told. Parijat Joshi and Tarun Dudeja's screenplay does partial justice to the plot at hand. The characters are beautifully fleshed out and at the same time, they also raise some important issues. However, things don’t get properly established in the second half. Parijat Joshi and Tarun Dudeja's dialogues (additional dialogues by Anvita Dutt) are simple and some one-liners raise laughs.Tarun Dudeja's direction is uncomplicated, despite the flashbacks. He begins the film by establishing that the four ladies have embarked on their biking trip. He then depicts their back stories and it makes for an engaging watch. It is not easy for women travelling alone and this aspect is depicted perfectly. At the same time, not everyone tries to take advantage and this is also taken care of by the beautiful truck driver sequence. Sky’s outburst, the reunion in the pre-climax and the finale are also worth watching.Sadly, the film is not without its share of blemishes. Nothing much happens in the first hour of the post-interval portion. The four ladies spare Moshe (Benedict Garrett) despite his wrongdoing and this is difficult to digest. The same goes for the sequence when Manjari’s parents allow her to continue her journey on a bike, though they are livid with her. A few aspects like Mahi being ignored by her family and her bond with Prabjyot (Harshpal Singh) are not established well. The conclusion of Uzma’s track is too simplistic. Lastly, it is bewildering how no one from the ashram delivers the oxygen cylinder to a hospitalized Mahi. Agreed that Manjari was not in a position to do so but anyone else should have done the needful, especially when it was a life-and-death situation.Dhak Dhak – Official Trailer | Ratna Pathak Shah | Dia Mirza | Fatima Sana Shaikh | Sanjana SanghiAll four leading heroines do a fine job. Fatima Sana Shaikh has the maximum screen time and carries off the role with panache and style. Ratna Pathak Shah as always is a pleasure to watch. Dia Mirza is too good and she underplays her part with panache. Sanjana Sanghi goes a bit overboard in some scenes but otherwise, she puts up a fine act. Nishank Verma lends able support. The same goes for Hrriday Malhotra. Harshpal Singh is there only in the beginning and is okay. Dheerendra Dwivedi (Shabbir; Uzma's husband) leaves a mark. Kallirroi Tziafeta (Martha; Manjari’s foreign friend) is lovely while Dr Lakha Lehri (Taran; truck driver) is adorable. Ozgur Kurt (Bernett) is too good. Benedict Garrett is forgettable and hams. Poonam Gurung (Kung Fu Nun) is great, but her track doesn’t have the desired impact.DHAK DHAK has several songs but only 'Re Banjara' and 'Akhiyan Criminal' get registered. The rest of them like 'Sadke Sadke', 'Woh Tara', 'Safar Pe Chale' and 'Farzi Duniya' are forgettable. Anurag Saika's background score is in sync with the film’s theme.Sreechith Vijayan Damodar's cinematography is splendid. The locales of the mountain ranges, especially, are captured beautifully. Nilesh Eknath Wagh's production design is realistic. Natasha Vohra's costumes reflect the character’s personalities. The ones worn by Fatima are appealing. Abdul Aziz Khokhar's action is minimal. Manish Sharma's editing is slick.On the whole, DHAK DHAK is a well-intentioned genuine effort laced with some fine performances by the leading ladies. But due to a weak second half and negligible buzz, the film will suffer at the box office.
The Exorcist - Believer (English) Movie Review: On the whole, THE EXORCIST: BELIEVER fails to impress.
Fri, 06 Oct 2023 18:48:20 +0200
THE EXORCIST: BELIEVER is the story of two girls who get possessed. The year is 2010. Victor Fielding (Leslie Odom Jr) visits Port Au Prince, Haiti with his pregnant wife Sorenne (Tracey Graves). An earthquake takes place that severely injures Sorenne. She dies but the baby survives. 13 years later, Victor is settled in Percy, Georgia with his daughter, Angela (Lidya Jewett). One day, Angela makes a plan with her classmate Katherine (Olivia Marcum) to go to the woods after school. When they don't return, their worried parents call the cops. The police officers try their best but are unable to locate their whereabouts. 3 days later, Angela and Catherine are found in a barn 30 miles away from the woods. Shockingly, they have no memory of how they reached the barn, that too without shoes. On top of that, they believe that they were gone only a few hours. Once back home, both Angela and Catherine start behaving weirdly, scaring their parents. What happens next forms the rest of the film.Scott Teems, Danny McBride and David Gordon Green's story is promising. Peter Sattler and David Gordon Green's screenplay, however, is devoid of tension and scary moments. The dialogues are normal.David Gordon Green's direction is just okay. The director sets up the story well initially. The sequence of the earthquake and that of the missing girls is very captivating. Moreover, getting the character from the first part, THE EXORCIST [1973], is a masterstroke.Unfortunately, the makers fail to utilize this trump card to its potential. Firstly, many are not aware that the character they see on screen has a connection with the first part. The makers should have established it well. Secondly, the second half is clichéd and something we have seen countless times before. The film also ends abruptly, probably because a sequel is in the offing.Leslie Odom Jr doesn't put on a nice act and is emotionless in several scenes. Lidya Jewett and Olivia Marcum, however, are excellent in their respective parts. Tracey Graves is lovely in a cameo. Norbert Leo Butz (Tony; Katherine's father) and Jennifer Nettles (Miranda, Katherine's mother) are decent. The same goes for E J Bonilla (Father Maddox) and Ann Dowd (Ann). Okwui Okpokwasili (Dr Beehibe) doesn't have much to do.David Wingo and Amman Abbasi's is functional. Michael Simmonds' cinematography is appropriate. Brandon Tonner-Connolly's production design is nothing special. VFX is minimal and works. Tim Alverson's editing is sharp.On the whole, THE EXORCIST: BELIEVER fails to impress due to a weak and clichéd second half. At the box office, it'll face a tough time though the association with the brand EXORCIST might attract a tiny section of the audience.
Thank You For Coming Movie Review: On the whole, THANK YOU FOR COMING is a progressive film
Fri, 06 Oct 2023 08:51:32 +0200
THANK YOU FOR COMING is the story of a girl trying to find love. Kanika Kapoor (Bhumi Pednekar) lives in Delhi with her mother Beena (Natasha Rastogi) and nani Kishori (Dolly Ahluwalia). Since she was a child, she has been shamed for being raised by a single mother and for her liberal views. She gets involved with several guys and it never translates into a healthy, long-term relationship. She is about to turn 32 and is shattered that she hasn't found her prince charming yet. Moreover, she has never experienced an orgasm in her life. On her birthday, Arjun Malhotra (Karan Kundra) shows interest in her and gets invited to her party. However, he lands up at the bash with a date, Rushi Kalra (Shehnaaz Gill). Rushi and Kanika become friends and the former advises the latter that she should marry someone who loves her. She finds that person in Jeevan (Pradhuman Singh), a simpleton selling toilet showers and who loves her immensely. Kanika agrees to marry him though her mother and her best friends - Pallavi (Dolly Singh) and Tina (Shibani Bedi) - advise her against doing so. At the engagement party, she calls her ex-boyfriends like Booni Bhatia, Shekhar Sinha, Rahul Kasturia (Sushant Divgikar), and Professor (Anil Kapoor). She drinks like crazy at the engagement party. The next day, she wakes up with no memory of the previous night. But she does remember that she experienced orgasm for the first time ever. However, she doesn't remember who she slept with - was it Jeevan or Booni or Shekhar or Rahul or Professor? What happens next forms the rest of the film.Radhika Anand's story is promising and could have translated into a path-breaking film. Radhika Anand's screenplay, however, is a mixed bag. While some scenes are very impactful and entertaining, a few of them could have been penned in a better manner. Radhika Anand and Prashasti Singh's dialogues are too funny but only in select places. A character in the beginning remarks that she attains orgasm simply by looking at her hot body. This dialogue will bring the house down and ideally, the film should have been replete with such one-liners from start to finish.Karan Boolani's direction is decent. To give credit where it's due, he touches upon some important topics like childhood traumas, women being shamed for living life on their terms, women being shamed by other women, the majority of women not experiencing orgasm ever etc. Instead of getting preachy, he uses humour and some touching scenes to convey the message. Moreover, the plot is outrageous and one does get intrigued especially when Kanika begins her mission to find out who she slept with on her engagement.On the flipside, the film moves too quickly and doesn’t let the characters grow organically. Kanika’s decision to marry Jeevan seems sudden. Moreover, it’s bewildering that the makers never show what Kanika and her friends do for a living. Professional achievements are also important for women. But the women in the film are not focusing on it at all. The humour is limited and moreover, the finale at the school is quite silly.Thank You For Coming | Official Trailer | Bhumi Pednekar | Shehnaaz GillSpeaking of performances, Bhumi Pednekar plays the character with aplomb. For an actor who played these semi-urban and rural characters, it can be challenging to crack a part that is so drastically different. Bhumi, however, comes out with flying colours. Dolly Singh and Shibani Bedi lend able support. Pradhuman Singh is unrecognizable and does well. Natasha Rastogi is lovely and Dolly Ahluwalia is dependable, as expected. Shehnaaz Gill is entertaining but is hardly there. Kusha Kapila (Neha) is wasted. Gautmik (Karan; Pallavi's husband) and Saloni Daini (Rania Das; Tina's daughter) leave a mark. Sushant Divgikar is quite good and has a fine screen presence. Karan Kundrra is okay. Anil Kapoor is excellent in a cameo.Songs are well-woven into the narrative. 'Desi Wine' works the best followed by 'Pari Hoon Main', 'Haanji' and 'Baaraat'. None of the songs, however, are of the chartbuster variety. Aman Pant's background score is functional.Anil Mehta's cinematography is neat. Manisha Melwani and Devanshi Tuli's styling is one of the highlights of the film. Disha Dey's production design is realistic. Shweta Venkat Mathew and Manan Sagar's editing is too sharp.On the whole, THANK YOU FOR COMING is a progressive film that raises some important topics, has its share of entertaining scenes, and delivers a shock value. But it suffers on account of the script, limited humour, and silly climax. At the box office, the lack of awareness will prove detrimental to its business, and it will be appreciated only by a tiny section of the multiplex audience.
Mission Raniganj Movie Review: On the whole, MISSION RANIGANJ makes an impact due to the subject
Fri, 06 Oct 2023 08:37:30 +0200
MISSION RANIGANJ is the story of a man trying to rescue miners against all odds. The year is 1989. Jaswant Singh Gill (Akshay Kumar) is a rescue officer and is based in Raniganj, West Bengal. On November 11, hundreds of miners descend into the mine of Mahabir Coillery at night. An underground blast goes wrong and water starts gushing with powerful force. The miners attempt to escape. Several of them safely make it to the ground. But a group of 65 miners get stuck. The next morning, Jaswant volunteers to rescue the miners. D Sen (Dibyendu Bhattacharya), who is a local contact, however, attempts to take over the rescue operation. He comes up with a plan and tries to save the miners. However, his plan fails. On the other hand, Jaswant finds out the highest point in the underground mine. He then drills a hole at that very place and attempts to establish contact. The miners, too, realize that they need to be at the highest point for better chances of rescue. With great difficulty, they try to reach there but get stuck due to a stoppage wall between them and the highest point. Meanwhile, time is running fast and Jaswant needs to rescue them before they drown or die by inhaling a poisonous gas present in the mine. What happens next forms the rest of the film.Deepak Kingrani's story (story idea by Poonam Gill), inspired by a true incident, is intriguing. Vipul K Rawal's screenplay is engaging. The writer has peppered the narrative with dramatic and tense moments. Deepak Kingrani's dialogues are okay. A film like this should have had more powerful dialogues.Tinu Suresh Desai's direction is superb. At 138 minutes, he has kept the duration in check. He has packed in a lot and also kept things simple for most parts. The obstacles that Jaswant encounters from locating the miners to establishing contact to manoeuvring politics make for a great watch. Some scenes that stand out are Jaswant offering water to a lady in distress, Jaswant convincing the railway officer to slow down the speed of the trains, the intermission, Jaswant establishing contact with the miners, Jaswant promising O P Dayal (Shishir Sharma) that he’ll have tea with him next day etc. The finale is nail-biting.On the flipside, the first half is a bit weak and doesn’t create the desired impact. The VFX is poor. Lastly, there are cinematic liberties in the finale which take away the realism.Speaking of performances, Akshay Kumar’s beard looks a bit unreal. But his performance packs a punch as expected. One can’t help but root for him in this mission. Parineeti Chopra (Nirdosh) puts up a nice act but her role seems forced. Kumud Mishra (R K Ujjwal) is fine but showing him smoking in all scenes gets too much after a point. Dibyendu Bhattacharya is dependable. The same goes for Pavan Malhotra (Bindal) and Virendra Saxena (Tapan Ghosh). Rajesh Sharma (Govardhan Roy) is over the top. From the miners, Ravi Kishan (Bhola) and Jameel Khan (Pasu) leave a mark followed by Sudhir Pandey (Behra), Varun Badola (Shaligram), Mukesh Bhatt (Murli), Bachan Pachehra (Noor; dog-lover) and Omkar Das Manikpuri (Bishu). Shishir Sharma (O P Dayal) is fair. Rajit Kapur and Ananth Narayan Mahadevan are hardly there.Mission Raniganj: The Great Bharat Rescue | Official Trailer | Akshay KumarThe songs are disappointing. 'Jalsa 2.0' is well-shot while 'Jeetenge' and 'Keemti' fail to register. Sandeep Shirodkar's background score has a commercial vibe.Aseem Mishra's cinematography is appropriate. Sheetal Iqbal Sharma's costumes are realistic. Amrish Patange and Dayanidhi Patturajan's production design is detailed and well-researched. VFX is very bad. Parvez Shaikh's action is fair. Aarif Sheikh's editing is just right.On the whole, MISSION RANIGANJ makes an impact due to the subject, clap worthy moments in the second half, nail-biting moments and Akshay Kumar’s performance. At the box office, the negligible buzz can affect its prospects and it will need a strong word of mouth to make the desired impact.
Dono Movie Review: DONO is a clean family entertainer and works due to its simplicity.
Thu, 05 Oct 2023 22:00:12 +0200
DONO is the story of two strangers falling in love. Dev Saraf (Rajveer Deol) is based in Bengaluru and runs a start-up named Primary Workflow Solutions. The business is not going great. On top of it, Alina (Kanikka Kapur), his best friend since childhood and whom he loves dearly, is getting married. Dev declines to be a part of the festivities. But he changes his mind as he feels that attending her marriage can help him find closure. He flies to Hua Hin, Thailand where the marriage is taking place. There, he bumps into Meghna Doshi (Paloma), a close friend of the groom, Nikhil (Rohan Khurana). Another close friend of Nikhil, Gaurav (Aditya Nanda), is also present. He happens to be the ex-boyfriend of Meghna. Both broke up just a month ago. Dev and Meghna are poles apart. While he’s unable to come to terms that the love of his life is getting married, Meghna seems to have moved on rather well. Yet, both get attracted to each other. What happens next forms the rest of the film.Avnish S Barjatya's story is nothing special. There’s hardly any storyline. Avnish S Barjatya and Manu Sharma's screenplay is engaging and is peppered with sweet and simple moments. However, the writing gets stretched after a point. Avnish S Barjatya and Manu Sharma's dialogues are devoid of any over-the-top one-liners and are very situational.Avnish S Barjatya's direction is uncomplicated. He understands the technicalities like a pro, despite being a debutant director. Also, just like the style of his father Sooraj Barjatya, his content is devoid of any intimacy or violence. It’s a complete, clean family entertainer. The situations in the film are very relatable be it domination by a partner, the quest to find closure, unrequited love, hypocrisy of the society involving womenfolk etc. Also, the troubles and fun associated with a destination wedding, especially when it’s abroad, make for a great watch. Some characters and comical scenes like the cricket match, Dev-Meghna's meeting at the pani puri stall, etc, add to the humour.On the flipside, at 156 minutes, the film is too lengthy. After a point, it becomes tedious to sit through the film. Secondly, the track of Dev and his parents is very unconvincing. It is strange that Dev is meeting his parents after three years at the Thailand wedding. Yet, he’s not shown spending time with them. Some factual errors distract viewers. For instance, Dev coolly says that he has a flight in 2 hours. Yet, he’s seated in his hotel which is more than an hour's drive from the nearest airport!Both Rajveer Deol and Paloma look great on screen and have a fine presence. However, they need to fine-tune their craft. Kanikka Kapur is decent. Aditya Nanda plays his character with panache. Manik Papneja (Gopal aka Gappu) is superb and raises a lot of laughs. Poojan Chhabra (Vilas) also adds to the fun. Rohan Khurana gets no scope. Sanjay Nath (Jagmohan; the groom’s father) is excellent as the man who never smiles. Micky Makhija (Dilip Saraf)’s performance suffers due to the writing. Mohit Chauhan (Ashok Jaisingh) leaves a mark in the beginning but later on, he doesn’t have much to do. Tisca Chopra (Anjali Malhotra) hams. Varun Buddhadev (young Dev) and Muskan Kalyani (young Alina) are lovely.Dono: Official Trailer | Rajveer Deol, Paloma Thakeria, Avnish S. BarjatyaShankar-Ehsaan-Loy's music doesn’t have a shelf life. The title song is the most memorable one. 'Khamma Ghani' is based on an interesting idea. This is followed by 'Mann Mauji', Khatt Mitthiyaan', 'Agg Lagdi', 'Lehenga Padd Gaya Mehenga' and 'Raangla'. George Joseph's background score has a cinematic, commercial feel.Chirantan Das' cinematography is appropriate. The locales of Thailand are well-shot. Sujeet Sawant and Sriram Iyengar's production design is top-class. Terrence Lobo's costumes are very glamorous, especially the ones worn by the leading actors. Shweta Venkat Mathew's editing is weak. The film could have been shorter by at least 15 minutes.On the whole, DONO is a clean family entertainer and works due to its simplicity, relatable goings-on and some funny and emotional moments. At the box office, it’ll need a strong word of mouth to attract its target audience.
Khufiya Movie Review: On the whole, KHUFIYA is a well-made gripping saga.
Thu, 05 Oct 2023 13:24:36 +0200
KHUFIYA is the story of a mole in India’s intelligence agency. The year is 2004. Krishna Mehra (Tabu) works for the Research & Analysis Wing (RAW) and is based in Dhaka. She comes across Heena Rehman (Azmeri Haque), who offers to spy for India in exchange for money, which she desperately needs for her father’s illness. Krishna agrees and while working with her, both fall in love. Unknown to Krishna, Heena is sent on a mission to eliminate Brigadier Mirza (Shataf Figar). Before she can do so, Mirza is informed of the plan. He eliminates Heena. A few months later, Krishna's boss Jeev (Ashish Vidyarthi) learns that Ravi Mohan (Ali Fazal), an employee at RAW, told Bangladesh about Heena's involvement, leading to her death. His office is bugged and that's when the RAW finds out the truth about Ravi. But to gather more evidence, his house too is riddled with surveillance cameras. Krishna, too, is made a part of this operation which she names 'Brutus'. While spying on them, Krishna learns about Ravi's bond with his wife Charu (Wamiqa Gabbi), son Kunal (Swastik Tiwari) and Ravi's mother Lalita (Navnindra Behl). At the same time, Krishna also gets the shock of her life when she finds out who Ravi is actually working for. What happens next forms the rest of the film.KHUFIYA is based on the book 'Escape To Nowhere' by Amar Bhushan. The story is one of the strengths of the film as it's very arresting. Rohan Narula and Vishal Bhardwaj's screenplay does justice to the superb plot in hand. The focus is chiefly on the characters and the madness that ensues in their lives. Vishal Bhardwaj's dialogues are sharp and well-worded.Vishal Bhardwaj's direction is exemplary and this is one of his best works. We have seen films in this zone like PARMANU (2018), RAAZI (2018), BABY (2015) or even in Hollywood like MUNICH [2005] to name a few. Thanks to his execution, one doesn't think of these films or draw parallels with them. Not a single moment is boring as a lot is happening. A few twists are unexpected and will leave audiences amazed. At the same time, the way the equation between certain characters changes is seen to be believed.On the flipside, a few developments are confusing. It also takes a while to realize that the flashback has commenced or ended. A simple text like 'Dhaka - 6 months ago' would have been helpful. Secondly, the way our agencies are able to hoodwink foreign officials in multiple places is a bit hard to digest. The climax is gripping but could have been more nail-biting.KHUFIYA begins with a very memorable scene and sets the tone. If you feel the film will drop as the makers would take their time to introduce characters, you are mistaken. The makers waste no time in explaining the situation of Ravi. A few scenes that stand out are Krishna and her team bugging Ravi's house, Charu dancing to 'Yeh Jawani Hai Diwani', Krishna's son blasting her mother, and what could be said as the interval point. In the second half, the scene where Ravi argues with his mother is funny. The pre-climax and climax are too good.Speaking of performances, Tabu yet again gets to play a meaty role and she makes good use of it. There's no false note in her act and as always, it’s a pleasure to see her in such challenging parts. Wamiqa Gabbi once again hits the ball out of the park after her acts in JUBILEE and CHARLIE CHOPRA & THE MYSTERY OF THE SOLANG VALLEY. She is fully convincing as the bored housewife who is at heart a filmy bug and a devastated mother who has lost the will to live. Here's hoping she continues her great work as a talent like hers is rare. Azmeri Haque is the surprise of the film. She's sure to become a talking point after the film's release. Ali Fazal gets a bit overshadowed but leaves a mark nevertheless. Navnindra Behl is a bigger surprise of the film. See it to believe it! Shataf Figar and Ashish Vidyarthi are decent. Atul Kulkarni (Shashank) is fine in a special appearance. Swastik Tiwari, Lalit Parimoo (Home Minister Naren Mishra), Rahul Vohra (Wasan), Disney James (Kutty), Jan Graveson (Rachel Mcclane), Meet Vohra (Vikram; Krishna's son), Virendra Vashisht (Sardar old man in RAW), Shashi Bhushan (Michael; who is spying from milk centre), Geeta (Priyanka Setia; Michael's associate), Alexx O Nell (Dr David Langley) and Monica Rae (Langley's wife) are fine in small roles. Rahul Ram (Yaar Jogiya) is superb.Vishal Bhardwaj's music doesn't have a shelf life but is well woven into the narrative. 'Mat Aana' is the best of the lot followed by 'Bujhee Bujhee' and 'Mann Na Rangaave'. 'Tanhaai Hai' and 'Naa Hosh Chaley' are okay. Vishal Bhardwaj's background score adds to the thrill and mystery.Farhad Ahmed Dehlvi's cinematography is commendable. The locales of Alberta are well captured. T P Abid's production design is detailed. Karishma Sharma's costumes are realistic. The same applies to Harpal Singh's stunts. A Sreekar Prasad's editing is razor sharp.On the whole, KHUFIYA is a well-made gripping saga. It works big time due to the intriguing plot, tight screenplay, twists and turns and exemplary performances by Tabu and Wamiqa Gabbi.
Fukrey 3 Movie Review: FUKREY 3 is a well-packaged entertainer and a fun ride
Tue, 26 Sep 2023 21:35:40 +0200
FUKREY 3 is the story of good-for-nothing guys entering politics. After the events of the second part, Hunny (Pulkit Samrat), Choocha (Varun Sharma), Lali (Manjot Singh), and Pandit (Pankaj Tripathi) continue to run the store provided to them by the Delhi government. However, the business is down. Meanwhile, Bholi Punjaban (Richa Chadha), has stood for elections on a ticket of Janhit Samaj Party. She asks Hunny, Choocha, Lali, and Pandit to help her and use Choocha’s ‘Deja Chu’ if needed. However, during the campaign, Choocha, unintentionally, steals the show and becomes the favourite of the aam junta. The foursome decide that Choocha should also fight the elections and defeat Bholi, who they believe, would not do anything worthwhile for the residents once she wins. However, campaigning requires money which the Fukrey gang doesn’t have. This is when they get an opportunity from South Africa. Shunda Singh Ahluwalia (Manu Rishi Chadha) owns a mine and is struggling to find diamonds. Choocha is invited there to help them locate diamonds through the use of ‘Deja Chu’. What happens next forms the rest of the film.Vipul Vig’s story is crazy but very entertaining. Vipul Vig’s screenplay (additional screenplay by Mrighdeep Singh Lamba) is superb. The script is peppered with very funny and outrageous moments that are sure to bring the house down and catch viewers by surprise, especially the hydrocarbon idea. There are issues in the script, but those are minor ones thankfully. Vipul Vig’s dialogues (additional dialogues by Mrighdeep Singh Lamba) are hilarious and add significantly to the fun quotient. The use of English dialogues for Pandit are also smartly incorporated to induce laughter.Mrighdeep Singh Lamba’s direction is terrific. One needs a lot of conviction to pull off a script that is as absurd as this one and ensure that the audience doesn’t look for logic. Instead, thanks to his direction, the audience would be too busy laughing instead of asking questions. A few scenes will amaze viewers. For instance, to show the fan ‘reacting’ when Bholi mentions her full name is nothing short of a masterstroke. The other scenes that work are the echo sequence, Lali busy preparing tea while his friends are busy in a crucial discussion, Choocha campaigning in a tank, the African young girl crying her guts out etc.Sadly, FUKREY 3 is not without its share of blemishes. The film dips in the South Africa episode. The pre-climax is too serious and looks out of place in a laugh-a-minute-riot like this film. The ending is simplistic. The track of Shunda should have had more meat in the second half, especially because he has a clear reason to be angry with the Fukrey gang. Certain important characters of the series are missing in the film and the makers don’t provide explanation why is that so. Lastly, the toilet humour gets too much after a point.FUKREY 3 belongs to Varun Sharma. Choocha has a huge fan base and he rocked the show in the first 2 parts. In the third installment, Varun once again ensures that he fulfills people’s expectations. Pulkit Samrat, too, delivers an entertaining performance. His six-pack abs are sure to get a response in cinemas. Pankaj Tripathi is adorable. He kills it with his performance and the makers, too, give him some witty and funny lines to mouth. Richa Chadha is powerful yet again. In a few scenes, she’s also vulnerable and that gives an interesting arc to her character. Manjot Singh gets dominated a bit but he gets his share of crazy sequences to shine. Manu Rishi Chadha is okay and doesn’t get much to do after a point. The actor playing Dhingra is too good as the villain. The actress playing Mumbasa is cute and performs ably.All the songs are in the background and are well woven into the narrative. The title song and ‘Rabba’ are the best of the lot. The recap song is played in the opening credits is witty and is helpful as it provides a recap of the first two parts. Abhishek Nailwal’s background score enhances the impact. The theme of the antagonist is memorable.Amalendu Chaudhary’s cinematography is terrific and very novel. It’s rare to see such supreme camerawork in mid-sized comic films. Some shots that stand out are Choocha enjoying the slide at the water park, the tricolor visible on Shunda’s sunglasses, the underwater shot of the crocodile etc. Theia Tekchandaney’s costumes are a little flashy and it is apt for the characters in the film. Manohar Verma’s action is realistic. Sandeep Meher’s production design is straight out of life. Manan Ashwin Mehta’s editing is slick.On the whole, FUKREY 3 is a well-packaged entertainer that works due to the crazy and hilarious script, strong brand value, and the extreme popularity of the characters, especially Choocha. At the box office, the film will reap the benefit of the long-extended weekend which will keep the producers and the distributors happy.
The Great Indian Family Movie Review: THE GREAT INDIAN FAMILY rests on a promising storyline but fails to impress
Fri, 22 Sep 2023 14:03:36 +0200
THE GREAT INDIAN FAMILY is the story of a devotional singer. Ved Vyas Tripathi (Vicky Kaushal) lives in Balrampur with his deeply religious family comprising Pandit Siya Ram Tripathi (Kumud Mishra), bua Sushila Kumari (Alka Amin), chacha Balak Ram (Manoj Pahwa), chachi Hema (Sadiya Siddiqui) and twin sister Gunja (Srishti Dixit). Ved is also known as Bhajan Kumar since he's a reputed devotional singer in the town. Ved's best friends are Bhaata (Bhuvan Arora) and Sarveshwar (Ashutosh Ujjwal). Sarveshwar falls for Jasmeet (Manushi Chhillar) and the former asks Bhaata and Ved for help to impress her. While doing so, Ved falls for Jasmeet. This creates a rift between Ved and Sarveshwar. If that is not enough, Ved gets another shocker. A stranger arrives at their house and leaves a letter informing them that Ved was born a Muslim. What happens next forms the rest of the film.Vijay Krishna Acharya's story is very promising and has all the trappings of a commercial entertainer. But Vijay Krishna Acharya's screenplay is not upto the mark. The writer-director tries his best to add dramatic moments but these scenes fail to pack a punch. Vijay Krishna Acharya's dialogues are sharp in places.Vijay Krishna Acharya's direction gets affected due to an underwhelming script. To give credit where it's due, he has handled certain moments with panache like Ved’s childhood track, Ved meeting Abdul and his family for the first time, the climax monologue etc. The idea of the family undertaking a vote before a crucial decision and also the snakes-and-ladder aspect is creative. The message of communal harmony also comes across well.However, a film like this should have ideally had more humour and more hard-hitting scenes. THE GREAT INDIAN FAMILY has neither. The goings-on that occur after Ved’s Muslim identity is revealed doesn’t create the desired impact. The romantic track is also weak.The Great Indian Family Trailer | Vicky Kaushal, Manushi Chhillar | Vijay Krishna AcharyaSpeaking of performances, Vicky Kaushal, as always, puts up a very sincere act. The scene in the second half where he struggles to speak while crying is damn good and shows his acting brilliance. Manushi Chhillar has an arresting screen presence. But she is wasted. In fact, she is hardly there in the film after the first 45 minutes. Kumud Mishra leaves a mark. He is also convincing as an influential town resident. Manoj Pahwa, too, performs well. Alka Amin, Sadiya Siddiqui and Srishti Dixit lend able support. Bhuvan Arora and Ashutosh Ujjwal are okay. Yashpal Sharma (Pandit Jagannath Mishra) and Aasif Khan (Tulsidas Mishra) are decent as the antagonists. Hittesh Arrora (Abdul) and Devang Tanna (Pintu) are likeable. Saloni Khanna (Aishwarya) and Paritosh Sand (Jai Prakash Malpani) don't have much to do.Pritam's music won’t have a long shelf life. All three songs - 'Kanhaiya Twitter Pe Aaja', 'Sahibaa' and 'Ki Farak Painda Hai' - are beautifully shot and choreographed but are not catchy enough. Kingshuk Chakravarty's background score is appropriate.Ayananka Bose's cinematography is neat. Sumit Basu, Snigdha Basu and Rajnish Hedao's production design is very authentic and a layman won’t be able to realize that the whole film has been shot on a set and not in real-life locations. Sheetal Sharma's costumes are straight out of life. YFX's VFX is top-class. Charu Shree Roy's editing is fine.On the whole, THE GREAT INDIAN FAMILY rests on a promising storyline but fails to impress since the script and goings-on don’t pack a punch. At the box office, the film will struggle due to a lack of awareness.
Expend4bles (English) Movie Review: EXPEND4BLES is a poor show due to the weak storyline
Fri, 22 Sep 2023 12:31:22 +0200
EXPEND4BLES is the story of a group of mercenaries avenging their friend’s death. The Expendables get a new mission from Marsh (Andy Garcia) of CIA. They are told to head to Libya and prevent a mercenary, Rahmat (Iko Uwais), from stealing a nuclear detonator, which the latter plans to give to the mysterious Ocelot. While the Expendables try to land at an airstrip in Libya, they are attacked by Rahmat's army. Almost all of them get down from the plane and attack Rahmat's men. Barney Ross (Sylvester Stallone), however, keeps flying the aeroplane and indulges in aerial aggression. Sadly, the plane is shot down. Barney is believed to be dead. The Expendables is devastated. On top of it, Marsh asks them to go after Ocelot and Rahmat, but without Lee Christmas (Jason Statham) since he jeopardized the mission while trying to save Barney. But Christmas is not ready to lie down while his friend died a brutal death. He manages to track and follow his group members. What happens next forms the rest of the film.Spenser Cohen, Kurt Wimmer and Tad Daggerhart's story is just okay. Kurt Wimmer, Tad Daggerhart and Max Adams' screenplay is not up to the mark. We have seen far more exciting moments in the previous films of the franchise. The dialogues are just fine.Scott Waugh's direction is decent. To give credit where it's due, he has handled the grandeur and action like a pro. Some scenes are too good like Barney and Christmas’s fight in the bar in the beginning, Christmas and Gina’s (Megan Fox) playful face-off before hitting the bed, The Expendables being ambushed on the ship etc. The finale is also arresting.On the flipside, though the team tries its best, the action moments fail to compel viewers to break into applause or whistles. The villain is weak. The intention of a positive character to turn antagonist is not convincing enough. The bromance is also an important aspect of THE EXPENDABLES franchise and even that is lacking in adequate doses. Lastly, the absence of subtitles makes it difficult to decipher certain dialogues, especially those of Jason Statham.Speaking of performances, Sylvester Stallone is quite good but his screen time is limited. He’s like the face of the franchise. Hence, fans will be disappointed to see that he is in an extended guest appearance. Jason Statham gets the maximum screen time and he’s superb as always. Megan Fox is sizzling and puts up a very good act. 50 Cent (Easy Day), Dolph Lundgren (Gunner), Randy Couture (Toll Road), Jacob Scipio (Galan) and Levy Tran (Lash) don’t get much scope. Iko Uwais has an arresting screen presence but again, gets side-lined after a point. Andy Garcia is okay. Tony Jaa (Decha) leaves a huge mark.Guillaume Roussel's music is fine and in sync with the film's genre and theme. Tim Maurice-Jones' cinematography is neat. The production design is apt. Neil McClean's costumes are stylish and make the characters look cool. VFX is shockingly tacky in a few scenes. The action is a bit violent, as expected, and works. Michael J Duthie's editing is slick.On the whole, EXPEND4BLES is a poor show due to the weak storyline, unexciting action and limited screen time of Sylvester Stallone.
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EXCLUSIVE: Vipin Sharma to turn author with his book ‘One Way Ticket’; says, “It’s not an autobiography”
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 20:03:20 +0200
Actor Vipin Sharma, who is still remembered for his act in Taaze Zameen Par, is all set to turn an author. Titled ‘One Way Ticket’, his book will be about his life but not an autobiography. Sharing the news exclusively with Bollywood Hungama, Sharma said, “I wanted to write a book that actually inspires people. If I can contribute something from my journey to someone, that will be the biggest achievement. I really hope that it encourages someone to fulfil their dream.”Sharing more details, the actor added, “I don’t want to talk about my life as much as I want to talk about the creative process, the joy of wanting to do things you really love. It’s more of that. So, it’s not an autobiography in that sense. It’s about things I have learnt over the years; people who have influenced me and I have learnt from. The book can motivate anyone and everyone from any walk of life and not just actors. It will have my experiences of working with filmmakers, actors and colleagues from the fraternity. It will also include my entire process of not just acting but also my voyage to where I have reached today.”Sharing an example of the same, Sharma said, “How I quit smoking is something very important in my life. It’s been over 15 years now. So, I want to share those things that made a difference in my life, so that it can make a difference in someone else’s life. It’s not just about health. I tell people that if you quit smoking, there will be miracle in your life.”When asked about the release, he said, “We are thinking of releasing it in December this year. I feel it should come when we are ready. But most probably by the end of this year.” The actor said that he has signed up with the literary consultants The Sunflower Seeds to release the book.Apart from Taare Zameen Par, Vipin Sharma is also known for films like Paan Singh Tomar, Gangs Of Wasseypur, Special 26, Raanjhanaa, Kick, Hotel Mumbai, etc, and shows like Paatal Lok, The Family Man and Guns And Gulaabs.Along with the likes of Irrfan Khan and Ali Fazal, he is also one of the few Bollywood actors of this era to dabble in international cinema. His film Dear Jassi was premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival. He is a part of the keenly-awaited Hollywood film Monkey Man, which stars Dev Patel in the lead. Sharma will soon be leaving for South By South West Film Festival in Austin for its premiere. He will also be attending the film’s screenings in Los Angeles and London later.Speaking about Monkey Man, Sharma said, “This is a very important film. It was shot during the pandemic. It was a new lease of life because I hadn’t gone out for seven months before this shoot. It was a blessing to suddenly just go to an island and be there for five and a half months during a very difficult time. It became very special. And working with Dev Patel was amazing.”Also Read: EXCLUSIVE: Author Harinder Sikka starts Third Innings Productions with Rahul Nanda
Cast of Madgaon Express dances to the song ‘Baby Bring It On’ in Mumbai metro; watch
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 19:26:13 +0200
The trailer of Excel Entertainment's Madgaon Express indeed opened up to a roaring response from the audience. Directed by Kunal Kemmu, it also stars him along with Pratik Gandhi, Divyenndu, Nora Fatehi, Avinash Tiwary, Chhaya Kadam and Upendra Limaye.Keeping up the spree, the makers took the audience into the world of madness with the launch of the coolest party song, 'Baby Bring It On'. Now, taking the ever-hyped fervour to the next level, the team was seen dancing to the 'Baby Bring It On' song in the Mumbai Metro.The cast of Madgaon Express, Divyenndu, Avinash Tiwary, and Nora Fatehi took up the promotional spree to the Mumbai metros. Fully energized, the trio danced with the fans in the metro on the 'Baby Bring It On' song from the comedy entertainer. They also invited people in the metro to shake their legs with them and saw active participation.
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Taglined ‘Bachpan ke sapne…. lag gaye apne,’ Madgaon Express promises a nostalgic journey into childhood dreams. Directed by Kunal Kemmu and produced by Ritesh Sidhwani and Farhan Akhtar under the banner of Excel Entertainment, the film is set to hit theatres on March 22, 2024.Also Read: Madgaon Express trailer: Kareena Kapoor, Disha Patani, Varun Dhawan and others hail Kunal Kemmu directorial debut
Bastar: The Naxal Story's first song launch to honor Jawans and police officers; deets inside
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 19:25:47 +0200
The trailer for Bastar: The Naxal Story has drawn audiences' attention ever since its release. The trailer piqued the audience's excitement to watch the brutal and unfiltered truth that the makers are going to present in the film. The one thing that makes the film more exciting is the coming back of the powerful trio of Vipul Amrutlal Shah, Sudipto Sen, and Adah Sharma.In a recent exciting update, it has been revealed that the makers of Bastar: The Naxal Story are planning to unveil the first song 'Vande Veeram' of the film on March 11, 2024. The launch event is planned in Mumbai in the presence of the police officers and also the families of Jawans.This is a very big thing for the film Bastar The Naxal Story. The event will not just see the song launch but the makers Vipul Amrutlal Shah, Sudipto Sen and Adah Sharma along with the other cast and crew will also honour the real-life heroes, the cops and Jawans who protect the nation.The approach taken by the makers of the film is very commendable as they distinguished themselves from regular launch events and chose to launch the song with the heroes of the nation. Since the film celebrates the courage of martyr soldiers, the makers have decided to launch the song with a theme that resonates well with the film's theme and subject.Produced by Vipul Amrutlal Shah's Sunshine Pictures and co-produced by Aashin A. Shah, Bastar: The Naxal Story is directed by Sudipto Sen and will have Adah Sharma in the lead. The film will be released on March 15, 2024, in cinemas worldwide.Also Read: Bastar: The Naxal Story teaser out: Adah Sharma plays a courageous IPS officer, watch
Umrao Jaan Ada to be India's first live open-air westend musical to premiere in Ahmedabad
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 17:30:42 +0200
Umrao Jaan Ada: The Westend Musical, featuring Neetu Chandra as Umrao Jaan, is set to have its premiere in Ahmedabad, India. The show is going to be one of a kind as for the first time in India's history, the play Umrao Jaan Ada: The Westend Musical will be performed live on an open-air stage. The makers have also assured that the play will set a benchmark for musical productions in India.The audience will witness 40 people performing on the stage. Apart from actors, the stage will be taken over by 4 singers, 14 trained Kathak performers and others. The performances - be it music, dance, singing or acting - are not pre-recorded and will be performed live. Around 400 costumes are being used for the play, which will see Neetu Chandra in the lead role. Umrao Jaan Ada: The Westend Musical will also have two new original songs apart from the iconic songs from Rekha-starrer Umrao Jaan. What makes the whole production interesting is the fact that the sets will be changed right in front of the audience without a break."I am very excited and very happy that we are doing a premiere in Ahmedabad. I expect Ahmedabad to accept me as Umrao Jaan with open arms. As Umrao Jaan in Umrao Jaan Ada: The Westend Musical, I will leave no stone unturned to make the audience feel my presence onstage, and make them happy by fulfilling their expectations in the best of my capacity," Neetu Chandra said.The music of the play is composed by Salim-Sulaiman, and the songs are choreographed by Pooja Pant. It is presented by Blue Wave Events and Gravity Zero. Directed by Rajeev Goswami and scripted by Varun Gautam, ‘Umrao Jaan Ada: The Westend Musical’ will also be touring in North America.Meit Shah of Blue Wave Events said, "We've done several projects in the past but 'Umrao Jaan Ada: The Westend Musical' is something different. The classy and prestigious show will give something to cherish to the South Asian community in North America. I am looking forward to the play's USA tour." The North American Tour of the play will begin from New Jersey on April 12 and conclude on June 1 in Washington DC.Also Read: Shanaya Kapoor’s enchanting dance to ‘In Aankhon Ki Masti’ from Rekha starrer Umrao Jaan captivates fans; watch
EXCLUSIVE: Author Harinder Sikka starts Third Innings Productions with Rahul Nanda
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 14:57:50 +0200
Author Harinder Sikka, whose book Calling Sehmat was converted into the film Raazi, has started a production house along with his partner Rahul Nanda.Sharing the news exclusively with Bollywood Hungama, Sikka said, “I have launched a company by the name Third Innings Productions LLP. My partner is Mr Rahul Nanda, who is arguably the biggest publicist in Mumbai. He is the son of the legendary Gulshan Nanda, who wrote films like Kati Patang, Khilona, etc. Rahul Nanda made posters for my first film Nanak Shah Fakir, which won three National Awards, including the award for Best Film on National Integration. I discuss every small and big thing with Rahul Nanda. He is a mentor for me as far as Bollywood is concerned.”Sharing his aim as a producer, Sikka added, “I wanted to launch such a platform for writers (so) that they get their due. Not only during starting stage but they also should get shareholding in the film. This is rare and perhaps not acceptable by most of the people, but we will do that. Content provider is the king.”Harinder Sikka has bought the rights of author Tarun Mehrishi’s debut novel ‘The Portrait Of A Secret’ to turn it into a film. It tells the real story of an Indian intelligence officer who is faced with the task of averting a nuclear attack on India. As per the name of the book, a portrait plays an important role in the story. “It is a real-life story,” said Sikka. “I know the protagonist personally who did it. He put his mind, career and life at stake at times to bring back the portrait. That portrait is priceless. The masses are loving it. The book is selling as hot cakes in schools and colleges.”When asked whether he has thought of a director to helm the project, he said, “First and foremost is the screenplay. That takes a very long time. Once that is done, we will discuss with some top names.”During the course of the chat, Sikka said that he has a close association with filmmaker Rajkumar Hirani and he wishes to collaborate with him some day. “Raju Hirani is someone I admire and trust blindly. He is a very dear friend of mine. I have spoken on length on various issues with him. I am sure we will do some work together in times to come. When I do not know. But the fact is that I trust him. That’s a huge statement by me for anybody. I get insights on what to do and what not to do (from him),” he said.Also Read: EXCLUSIVE: “Made a blunder by handing Calling Sehmat to Meghna Gulzar to make Raazi,” says Harinder Sikka as Maddock Films buys rights of his next book Vichhoda
Jacqueline Fernandez’s track 'Yimmy Yimmy' by Tayc is out! Watch
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 14:51:02 +0200
Jacqueline Fernandez is setting the stage ablaze with her latest international collaboration, "N'y pense plus" by French singer Tayc, featuring the vocals of Indian playback singer Shreya Ghoshal. Released on 8th March 2024, the music video showcases Fernandez's captivating dance moves and undeniable charisma, leaving a lasting impression on viewers."Working with Tayc and Shreya Ghoshal on this project was an absolute joy," shared Fernandez. "I'm incredibly grateful for this opportunity to collaborate with such talented artists and share my love for dance with a global audience."Dressed in a stunning outfit, Fernandez embodies the song's vibrant energy with her effortless dance. Her captivating moves seamlessly blend with the music, creating a mesmerising visual experience. "N'y pense plus," which translates to "Don't think about it anymore," offers a unique blend of French and Hindi lyrics, creating a captivating soundscape. The song's upbeat tempo and catchy melody will resonate with audiences worldwide.This collaboration marks a significant milestone for Fernandez, highlighting her versatility and global appeal. She effortlessly navigates between the Hindi and international music scene, captivating audiences with her acting and presence. This international collaboration further solidifies Fernandez's position as a global entertainment force, showcasing her talent and captivating millions across different cultures.Also Read: Fire breaks out at Jacqueline Fernandez’ 17-storey building in Mumbai, no injuries reported
Yami Gautam starrer Article 370 declared "tax-free" in Madhya Pradesh
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 14:09:23 +0200
Yami Gautam's latest film Article 370 has witnessed triumph both critically and commercially. The film has not just been lauded but is also being looked at as an instrument for people to witness the story of reformed Kashmir after the abrogation of Article 370 from the valley. Appreciating this very effort, Madhya Pradesh CM Dr Mohan Yadav has declared the film tax-free in the state.In the announcement declaring Article 370 as tax-free the CM shared, "This film is a medium for the country to closely learn about the historic changes that came about before and after the removal of Article 370 from Jammu and Kashmir."He even appealed to the citizens of MP to go and watch the film. Even PM Narendra has lauded Article 370 thrice on public platforms. In his last speech, he too urged people to learn about this historic chapter through Yami Gautam's film. He said, "We had promised to revoke Article 370 from Jammu & Kashmir. The BJP fulfilled that promise in such a way that a movie, Article 370 has been made on this issue. He added, "The movie is getting popular. This is the first time that people are showing interest in such issues, thanks to movies like these."From Jio Studios and the maker of Uri: The Surgical Strike, comes Article 370, a high-octane action political drama, headlined by Yami Gautam and directed by National Award-winner Aditya Suhas Jambhale. Produced by Jyoti Deshpande, Aditya Dhar, and Lokesh Dhar, the film was released in cinemas worldwide on February 23, 2024.Also Read: Article 370 director Aditya Suhas Jambhale on the film being called government propaganda, “The day I started this film, I knew these allegations will follow”
Huma Qureshi teams up with Vishal Rana and Jio Studios for true story of an auto-rickshaw driver
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 12:15:29 +0200
On this International Women's Day, Jio Studios & Echelon Productions have announced a new film starring Huma Qureshi. This untitled drama unfolds the powerful true story of an auto rickshaw driver, a woman of iron will and vision who sparked an uprising, rallying women to steer their destiny against a tide that once dictated their path. Fresh off the heels of the critically acclaimed Maharani, Huma Qureshi is set to grace the screen once more in a role that is expected to inspire and ignite. This film pays homage to the courage of ordinary women doing extraordinary things, symbolizing the tenacity and power of the feminine spirit.Huma Qureshi adds, "To depict a character with such indomitable spirit is a rare and cherished opportunity. It’s particularly poignant that we announce this project on Women's Day — a day that celebrates the power and dignity of women. I am thrilled to collaborate with Vishal Rana, a filmmaker who is committed to telling these powerful stories of women, recognizing the need for men to be allies in sharing our narratives and Jio Studios, a studio dedicated to consistently championing narratives featuring resilient female characters and supporting the artistic vision of filmmakers.”
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Vishal Rana, the driving force behind Echelon Productions, expresses his excitement for this collaboration, stating, "We are eagerly anticipating a fruitful collaboration with the immensely talented Huma Qureshi. As we prepare to commence filming soon, we feel privileged to have her on board. With her exceptional talent and dedication, we are confident that Huma will deliver a portrayal that truly does justice to her character and brings this inspiring story to life. We truly believe in women's power and will continue to state that “HAMARI CHORIYAN CHORO SE KAM NAHI HAI.”Jio Studios Presents, an Echelon Productions Film, directed by Vipul Mehta, produced by Jyoti Deshpande and Vishal Rana.
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Following the super success of Baipan Bhari Deva, Kedar Shinde, Jio Studios announce Aaipan Bhari Deva
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 12:01:40 +0200
Filmmaker Kedar Shinde’s Marathi movie Baipan Bhari Deva not only became a success at the box office but also became one of the biggest blockbusters in the language. Produced by Jio Studios and Shinde, the movie starred an ensemble cast of female actors like Rohini Hattangadi, Vandana Gupte, Deepa Parab, Suchitra Bandekar, Sukanya Kulkarni Mone and Shilpa Navalkar. Now, the makers have announced a sequel to the film titled Aaipan Bhari Deva.The announcement was made today by Jio Studios and Shinde. The makers haven’t revealed whether the film will take forward the same story and will have the same cast.Speaking about the film, Shinde said, “Baipan Bhari Deva has taught me valuable lessons. I made the film for my mother, my wife, my daughter, my aunt and my grandfather. With each film, we take away learnings, but its overwhelming response inspired me to understand better and delve deeper into a woman’s mind. With success comes responsibility, and while planning my next film, I thought being a mother has so many facets and a mother’s emotions are like a bottomless sea, why not make a film dedicated to all mothers? Aaipan Bhari Deva is not just for all women…but for every human being… Because everyone has a mother. I’m looking forward to partnering once again with Jio Studios who backed me on my vision for Baipan Bhari Deva and are committed to compelling storytelling. With Aaipan Bhari Deva, we hope to once again deliver a film that will cut across all audiences and leave an enduring impact.”Interestingly, in an exclusive chat with Bollywood Hungama in last July, Shinde had said that he will make a sequel to Baipan Bhari Deva only if he finds a good script. He had said, “There is a lot of responsibility. It’s not easy. The film has become a tremendous brand, so I will get money (if I make a sequel). But I need to think whether I should concentrate on making money or be concerned about losing the respect I have in audience’s hearts. I would never want that respect to go. The day I feel that this is the perfect script for Baipan 2 only then I will make it. But right now there is no such plan.”Aaipan Bhari Deva is produced by Kedar Shinde Productions, Jyoti Deshpande and Bela Shinde, co-produced by Ajit Bhure and written by Vaishali Naik and Omkar Mangesh Dutt.Also Read: EXCLUSIVE: Baipan Bhari Deva had to wait 3 years for release: “It was a tough period, I didn’t know what was Swami Samarth’s wish,” says Kedar Shinde
The Indrani Mukerjea Story: Buried Truth garners 2.2 million views, surges into Netflix's global Top 10 list
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 11:42:25 +0200
The docu-series chronicling the Sheena Bora case, The Indrani Mukerjea Story: Buried Truth, has not only stirred significant discourse in anticipation of its release but continues to make waves worldwide. Helmed by Uraaz Bahl and Shaana Levy Bahl, the series has soared into Netflix's Top 10 English TV shows globally, sharing the space with trending Netflix Series like Avatar: The Last Airbender: Season 1, One Day, and Love is Blind: Season 6. Within a week of its debut, the show is trending across 18 countries, captivating audiences from Canada to Australia. Adding to its impressive reception, viewers across the world have spent 2.2 million hours watching the docu-series.Navigating through conflicting initial reports, the docuseries offers a comprehensive view of the saga, presenting both sides of the narrative and delving into the dysfunctional dynamics of an elite Indian family, unravelling the secrets that destroyed lives. With exclusive interviews featuring Mukerjea herself, her family, lawyers, and veteran journalists who broke the case, the series peels back layers about the disappearance of Sheena Bora.As the shocking story unfolds, viewers are privy to previously unseen family photographs and unsettling call recordings, shedding light on the motives behind Sheena's vanishing and casting doubt on each person's version of events.
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Aamir Khan starrer Sitare Zameen Par to shed light on Down Syndrome: Report
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 10:24:00 +0200
This year, Aamir Khan is poised to juggle acting and production endeavours. The actor is slated to headline Sitare Zameen Par, the Hindi remake of the Spanish film Campeones, directed by RS Prasanna. The shoot for the same kicked off earlier in February 2024, to be released during Christmas of this year. With this project, he plans on taking on another important topic. In Taare Zameen Par, Aamir Khan played the role of a teacher who helps Ishaan Awasthi, played by Darsheel Safary, with his dyslexia. Now, the actor plans to shed light on Down Syndrome with his next project.According to Hindustan Times, a source revealed, “Just like TZP, Aamir Khan wanted to bring focus on another condition that gets stigmatized in our society through Sitare Zameen Par. That’s when he found a heartfelt story that sheds light on Down Syndrome and what people dealing with that go through. He wants to handle the subject very sensitively and create an impact that makes people suffering from the syndrome be treated as equals.”Speaking with TV9 during their summit recently, Aamir Khan said, “My next film as a lead actor, which has just begun filming, is Sitaare Zameen Par. We are trying to release it by the end of this year, on the occasion of Christmas. It is an entertaining film, I like the story. The shooting of the film has begun.”“But besides that, you will be able to see me not as a lead actor in the film but I am doing a few things. Let’s see how the audience reacts,” Aamir said, as he added, “I am doing a few small roles.”In the upcoming Hindi remake set in Punjab, Aamir Khan takes on the role of a headstrong minor league basketball coach sentenced to community service. Tasked with coaching a Special Olympics team comprising individuals with diverse learning disabilities, Khan's character undergoes a transformative journey. The adaptation, crafted by RS Prasanna, intricately weaves the essence of Indian sensibilities into the narrative, drawing inspiration from real stories of developmentally challenged players.
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Ajay Devgn shoots action sequence for Rohit Shetty’s Singham Again in Byculla; Shweta Tiwari and Dayanand Shetty join Mumbai shoot: Report
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 09:52:48 +0200
The highly anticipated film Singham Again, starring Ajay Devgn and directed by Rohit Shetty, is nearing completion as the team wrapped up filming some crucial action scenes. Recently, Shetty filmed an intense fight sequence on the streets of Byculla in Mumbai, turning the bustling area into a makeshift battlefield. With Devgn taking on a gang of villains, the scene required a significant crowd presence. To minimize disruptions, the unit opted to shoot at night, ensuring smooth filming without inconveniencing the residents.According to a report in Mid-day, a source revealed, “Ajay, who reprises his role of Bajirao Singham, shot through the night. He was joined by Shweta Tiwari and Dayanand Shetty, both of whom play cops in the entertainer. After a part of the sequence was filmed, the shoot moved to Richardson & Cruddas Mill in the vicinity.”Singham Again also stars Kareena Kapoor Khan, Tiger Shroff and Arjun Kapoor. It also has special appearances of Akshay Kumar, Deepika Padukone, and Ranveer Singh. The makers plan to release the movie during the Independence Day 2024 weekend.
ALSO READ: Boney Kapoor on Ajay Devgn-starrer Maidaan being delayed for five years due to Mumbai Cyclone, COVID-19: “We had our sets standing in Madh for around three and a half years”
REVEALED: From Dharmendra to Janhvi Kapoor, Emraan Hashmi’s web series Showtime has a RECORD number of cameos
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 09:46:01 +0200
The first four episodes of the web series Showtime dropped today on Disney+ Hotstar. The Karan Johar-produced show has caught attention since it attempts to show the dark secrets of the Bollywood film industry. While the show delivers on this front, it also has several other surprises. Bollywood Hungama has learned that the show boasts of several cameos by prominent members of the film industry. In fact, it could be the highest ever for a Hindi web series.Some of the prominent actors who have a special appearance in Showtime are Janhvi Kapoor, Mrunal Thakur, Neha Dhupia and Angad Bedi. Then, veteran actor Dharmendra makes his web debut-of-sorts with a special appearance in this show. And that’s not all. Reputed filmmakers like Hansal Mehta, Gurmmeet Singh of Mirzapur fame, Dangal (2016) and Chhichhore (2019) director Nitesh Tiwari and Monica O My Darling (2022) director Vasan Bala also appear in crucial scenes. Interestingly, Vasan is directing Karan’s upcoming film, Jigra, starring Alia Bhatt. Reputed costume designer Manish Malhotra is also seen in a scene.The makers also go one step ahead. For a funeral scene, footage of Neetu Kapoor, Rakesh Roshan, Jeetendra and Prem Chopra from an actual final journey of a real-life celebrity has been neatly woven into the narrative. Another unique initiative is that a film depicted during the course of the story is Screw Dheela, starring John Abraham and Tamannaah Bhatia. In 2022, Karan Johar launched a film of this name, starring Tiger Shroff. It was put on the backburner due to pandemic-related factors.Showtime stars Emraan Hashmi, Mahima Makwana, Rajeev Khandelwal, Mouni Roy and Shriya Saran in lead roles with Naseeruddin Shah in a supporting role. It is the story of the son of a famous producer, who tries to run the family-owned studio on his own terms, causing friction between the two. However, what adds to the son’s dilemma is when an outsider springs out of nowhere and takes on him.Also Read: Showtime actor Rajeev Khandelwal recalls meeting Shah Rukh Khan 20 years ago: “He walked up to me, introduced himself and spoke about girls liking me. He and Karan Johar then blessed me”
Boney Kapoor on Ajay Devgn-starrer Maidaan being delayed for five years due to Mumbai Cyclone, COVID-19: “We had our sets standing in Madh for around three and a half years”
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 09:08:31 +0200
The trailer of Maidaan starring Ajay Devgn was unveiled on Thursday, March 7 in Mumbai. The launch saw the presence of the entire cast and crew, who were delighted over the release of the film after five years delay. Maidaan tells the true story of an unknown hero, Syed Abdul Rahim, who brought pride to India through football. The film takes you on a journey of how the coach played by Ajay Devgn created history and records for India. His achievements are unmatched even 60 years later in the world's most-played sport, football.Expressing happiness over Shaitaan releasing in theatres after five years’ delay, Boney said, “We were in the midst of a crisis which the entire world was facing. During the lockdown, we had our sets standing in Madh (an area in Mumbai) for around three and a half years. When we would get a window to shoot, we had all the players and technicians coming from all over the world. They would land here, shoot a match for maybe eight-ten days and there would be a lockdown again. This happened to us thrice.”Maidaan makers also suffered losses due to the Mumbai Cyclone in 2019 which led to the destruction of their sets. Boney Kapoor is grateful that the team and crew members did not lose patience at all and were eager to complete the film. “In all this, it was not only about hard work, but also about having patience. As a team we didn’t lose patience and I am glad we didn’t,” he said.Talking about the delay, director Amit Ravindernath Sharma said, “It was frustrating. You prepare and shooting does not happen, it was natural to be frustrated. When the shooting happened, we used to enjoy it and that’s how we completed the whole thing.”Based on a true story, Maidaan is directed by Amit Ravindernath Sharma of Badhaai Ho fame, and also features Priyamani, Gajraj Rao, and the well-known Bengali actor Rudranil Ghosh.Produced by Zee Studios, Boney Kapoor, Arunava Joy Sengupta and Akash Chawla, the screenplay and dialogues are written by Saiwyn Quadras and Ritesh Shah respectively, music is by AR Rahman and lyrics by Manoj Muntashir Shukla. The film is all set to release worldwide in theatres on Eid, 2024 also in IMAX.
ALSO READ: Maidaan Trailer: Ajay Devgn plays unsung hero Syed Abdul Rahim who revolutionized Indian football as he coaches young team for Asian Games, watch
Aamir Khan Productions to screen Laapataa Ladies for Rs. 100 on Women’s Day
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 19:42:10 +0200
In a trend that has been gaining momentum, Aamir Khan Productions is offering a unique movie-watching experience by setting a flat fee of only Rs. 100 as the ticket price for Laapataa Ladies tomorrow on the occasion of International Women’s Day. Celebrating the day in style, the production house aims to make this special occasion even more memorable for audiences. This move has been widely welcomed by the industry, emphasizing the commitment of AKP to make quality cinema accessible to a broader audience. The concept of affordable movie tickets gained traction with the celebration of National Cinema Day on October 13. The nationwide event saw movie tickets being offered at a price as low as Rs. 99, enabling cinema lovers to indulge in their favorite pastime without burning a hole in their pockets. Aamir Khan Productions is now taking this trend forward by presenting Laapataa Ladies at an equally attractive price point.Directed by Kiran Rao, Laapata Ladies stars Pratibha Ranta, Sparsh Shrivastava, Nitanshi Goel, Ravi Kishan and Chhaya Kadam. The main cast of the film recently sat down for an exclusive interview with Bollywood Hungama.Speaking about the city tours the team took, Pratibha said, “I believe that when actors go for city visits, they present the trailer of their film and talk about it. We, on the other hand, would screen our film! It’s a big risk to do so but the makers had that confidence. Otherwise, in today’s times, anyone can say anything on social media and try to harm the film. But I am so glad that only the good responses are pouring in. We are getting a lot of love. So, I haven’t seen the dark side of promotions and social media in this case.”Laapataa Ladies released in theatres on March 1.Also Read: EXCLUSIVE: Kiran Rao on maintaining great relationship with Aamir Khan even after divorce: “He has his life and I have mine but we are very much family”
Animal, with 11.7 Million viewership in the first two weeks, surpasses Salaar and Dunki
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 18:42:19 +0200
Animal has achieved a significant milestone, securing its position amongst the most-viewed films on the Netflix Top 10 Picks for an impressive six consecutive weeks. This noteworthy accomplishment is a testament to the widespread popularity and positive reception that this Bhushan Kumar produced and Sandeep Reddy Vanga directorial has garnered from audiences across the globe.The success of Animal is further highlighted by an exceptional 6.2M viewership in its first week, beating Dunki with 4.9M views and Salaar with 1.6M views on Netflix. Whereas, in its second week, Animal gained 5.5M views, once again leaving Dunki and Salaar behind with 4.2M and 1.9M views respectively, showcasing its ability to captivate audiences week after week.Solidifying its position globally as a frontrunner in the digital arena, Animal’s popularity transcends borders, with its ranking in the top 10 in six countries in the first week, expanding to 17 countries in the second week, and maintaining a strong presence in nine countries in subsequent weeks.Animal has witnessed a record-breaking run at the Indian box office. Bhushan Kumar produced and Sandeep Reddy Vanga directorial was the most loved film of 2023. This thrilling family drama is now achieving new milestones on Netflix, surpassing biggies like Salaar, and Dunki in viewership. Read: Ranbir Kapoor and Sidharth Malhotra exchange a warm hug at Anant Ambani-Radhika Merchant’s sangeet
Colors Cineplex to host the world television premiere of Akshay Kumar, Pankaj Tripathi starrer OMG 2
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 14:34:22 +0200
Colors Cineplex is all set to give a cinematic treat to its audience as it gears up to air the World Television Premiere of OMG 2 on March 10, Sunday at 8 pm. The film, which garnered much love for its unconventional subject and approach, is a mix of humor, drama, and eye-opening moments as it challenges societal norms and asks important questions about spirituality. Starring Akshay Kumar, Pankaj Tripathi, and Yami Gautam, directed by Amit Rai, the film released in August last year.Speaking of the plotline, OMG 2 follows the journey of Kanti Sharan Mudgal, brilliantly portrayed by the talented Pankaj Tripathi. A devotee of Lord Shiva, Kanti Sharan finds himself thrust into a challenging ordeal when his son, Vivek, falls victim to misinformation and societal pressures. The film intricately delves into the themes of faith, morality, and the importance of sex education in a thought-provoking drama. In the face of adversities, Kanti Sharan turns to the divine for answers, discovering a path challenging societal norms. OMG 2 masterfully combines humor, and drama, that not only entertains but also prompts reflection.On the world television premiere, lead actor Akshay Kumar shared his excitement, saying, "OMG 2' is not your typical sequel; it's a bold continuation of a narrative that demands to be heard. As Lord Shiva's messenger, I had the privilege of being part of a story that transcends boundaries and resonates with audiences on a deeper level. It's a film that sparks conversations and inspires introspection, and I couldn't be prouder to be a part of it".Echoing Kumar's sentiments, Pankaj Tripathi expressed, "In OMG 2, I had the opportunity to dig into a character that is both relatable and complex. Kanti Sharan Mudgal is not just a devotee of Lord Shiva; he's a father going through taboos and moral dilemmas. It's a role that challenged me as an actor and allowed me to explore the depths of human emotion. I can't wait for audiences to witness this incredible story."In resonance with the film's theme and a dedicated focus on the significance of sex education, Colors Cineplex has launched the 'Shiksha ki Shuruwat Ghar Se' digital campaign. To infuse this initiative with the requisite expertise, Colors Cineplex has forged a strategic partnership with the Rati Foundation, designating them as cause ambassadors. Through Meri Trustline, a dedicated helpline, they aim to provide accurate guidance and expertise for all callers. Together, they stand prepared to provide essential counseling services, with trained professionals addressing mental health support, guidance on sexual and reproductive health rights, and more. Meri Trustline is accessible to all on weekdays from 9 am to 5 pm via phone or through WhatsApp.Also Read: Akshay Kumar reminds of his OMG 2 character as he drops teaser of his upcoming song ‘Shambhu’
SCOOP: Ranbir Kapoor-starrer Ramayana’s first part expected to end with Sita’s kidnapping
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 14:17:10 +0200
The year 2023 was a great one for Bollywood and it gave confidence to the makers to launch big-scale projects. One such film that has been developed for a long time is Ramayana, directed by Dangal (2016) director Nitesh Tiwari. Some of the biggest names have come on board like Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi and KGF star Yash as Lord Ram, Sita and Ravana respectively. Sunny Deol is all set to play Lord Hanuman and as per recent reports, Lara Dutta will essay Kaikyegi while Rakul Preet Singh will play the role of Shrupanakha. And now, Bollywood Hungama has got some interesting details about this much-awaited film.A source told Bollywood Hungama, “As we all know, Ramayana is going to be a three-part film. What many are not aware of is how the makers have divided the story for each part. The first part will introduce Lord Rama, his family at Ayodhya, his marriage with Sita and their 14-year vanvas. The first part is expected to end with the kidnapping of Sita by Ravana. The makers don’t want to rush the story and want to narrate the epic in an entertaining, sensitive and cinematic manner.”The source, however, is not aware if Sunny Deol as Lord Hanuman will have a major role or if will he appear in a cameo in Part 1. He, however, added, “The second part is expected to depict Lord Ram and Lakshman meeting Lord Hanuman and the Vaanar Sena, the obstacles they face and finally the construction of Ram Setu. The third part is expected to be about the war between the Vaanar Sena and Ravana’s army, Ravana’s defeat and Lord Ram and Sita’s grand return to Ayodhya.”The makers have extensively researched and worked on pre-production and if reports are to be believed, Ramayana will be announced on the auspicious occasion of Ram Navami, that is, on April 17, 2024.Also Read: Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt recreate ‘Kesariya’ with Aakash and Shloka Ambani in Jamnagar
Shatrughan Sinha wraps up the shoot of his debut web series Gangs of Ghaziabad, see poster
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 13:39:22 +0200
Heartland stories brimming with crime and grime have firmly entrenched themselves as reigning narratives, captivating audiences with their raw authenticity and gripping plotlines. Set against the backdrop of small towns and rural landscapes, these tales delve into the complexities of human nature, exploring themes of power, loyalty, and redemption. In the latest crime drama to capture attention in Gangs of Ghaziabad - that also happens to be the debut web series of Shatrughan Sinha. The series also stars Ashutosh Rana, Pradeep Nagar, Jatin Sarna, Abhimanyu Singh, Mukesh Tiwari, Mahira Sharma, Sunny Leone Durgesh Kumar, Srikant Verma, Muneesh Tanwar, Lokesh Tilakdhari, Rajesh Bhati and Pragati Sharma amongst others. The series recently wrapped its shoot.The story is set in the tumultuous underworld of 90s Western Uttar Pradesh. The project is put together by Vinay Kumar who has teamed up with Highway actor Pradeep Nagar who doubles up as producer with this outing under their banner of Suman Talkies. The series is written and directed by Nagender Choudhary, who has previously worked as assistant director on projects like LOC Kargil and also co-directed Paltan.The story is elevated by cinematographer Anshuman Mahaley's camerawork and sound designer Ganesh Gangadharan's work. The makers have also roped in Julius Packiam for background score, who has worked on big hits like Pathaan and Tiger 3, to give the series a grand feel.Bringing together this eclectic cast of actors and perfecting a powerful story has been a pleasant challenge they have lived up to. They tell us, “We aim to delve into the gritty realities of the 90s, exploring themes of friendship, betrayal, and redemption against the backdrop of an India of a different time. Our goal is to give audiences a peek into that world with authentic storytelling that reflects the complexities of human nature and the harsh realities of life in the heartland. It was a joy working together with this bunch of talented actors especially Shatrughan Saab for whom this will be a much awaited comeback. He is such an icon who is an acting institution in himself. We’ve all emerged richer from this experience of sharing a set with him.”
ALSO READ: When Poonam Sinha thought Shatrughan Sinha was unhappy with daughter Sonakshi’s birth
Dharmendra sustained injuries but is recovering, reveals reports
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 12:26:05 +0200
It seems that a hectic schedule of Dharmendra might have possibly taken a toll on the veteran actor’s health, claim recent reports. The yesteryear superstar, who enjoys a massive fan following, left his social media followers concerned when he shared a post about facing sleep troubles and later deleted it. Post this, media reports are abuzz with news that the actor has been suffering from certain health issues but have asserted that he is recovering.Dharmendra, who recently featured in Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya, took to social media to share post on Friday night about him relishing a midnight snack. In the post he revealed, “Aadhi raat ho gayi... neend aati nahin… bhook lag jaati hai. Baasi roti makhan ka saath bahut sawad lagta hai (It's already midnight... can't sleep... feeling hungry. Stale bread with butter is quite tasty)”. The post left many of his fans worried who went on to comment about the same on the platform. However, later on, the actor deleted it. Post this, many reports started suggesting that the actor has been suffering from health issues."He has been under the weather for the past two weeks, and that was visible on his face in the picture," a source had told Hindustan Times. Elaborating on it, the source added that he sustained injuries on his back and leg while shooting for his film. “He went to a family wedding with his family including, Sunny Deol and Bobby Deol, recently in Udaipur. That’s where he got injured, and his health took a toll. He hurt his back and leg while dancing. And his health also suffered because of exertion and old age,” the source explained.However, the source also asserted that he is taking treatment and should recover soon. “He was exhausted because of the exertion, and it got bad because of his injury. However, he is doing fine now, and is on the road to recovery. In fact, he is taking it slow now, and focusing on his health completely.”Also Read: Dharmendra lauds Ranbir Kapoor; says, “Loving and talented boy”
Sanjay Leela Bhansali launches his own music label Bhansali Music: "It’s an integral part of my being"
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 12:10:28 +0200
Sanjay Leela Bhansali, the filmmaker known for his cinematic masterpieces that seamlessly blend visual splendour with musical brilliance, now launches his very own music label, Bhansali Music. Sanjay Leela Bhansali's name has become synonymous with enchanting storytelling, where every frame is adorned with soul-stirring melodies. With Bhansali Music, the filmmaker will extend his creative prowess to the realm of music, collaborating with talented musicians and artists to produce captivating compositions for his films and memorable independent albums.Sanjay Leela Bhansali's cinematic creations have consistently left audiences spellbound, with music playing an integral role in the narrative. From the grandeur of 'Deewani Mastani' to the haunting melodies of 'Black', Bhansali's compositions resonate with depth and passion, weaving themselves into the fabric of his films. His partnerships with accomplished composers like Ismail Darbar, Monty Sharma, and even himself have given birth to some of the most iconic and melodious tracks in Hindi cinema.
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Whether it's the grandeur of 'Deewani Mastani' from 'Bajirao Mastani' or the beauty of 'Laal Ishq' or the colours of 'Ghoomar' from Padmaavat Bhansali's music resonates with depth and passion. Every note, every lyric, seems painstakingly selected to narrate tales of love, longing, sacrifice, and triumph. Bhansali's artistic vision and craft have always transcended boundaries and made waves all across the globe. Not just in India but the filmmaker enjoys a massive fan base internationally as well.Reflecting on the launch of Bhansali Music, Sanjay Leela Bhansali remarks, "Music brings me great joy and peace. It’s an integral part of my being. I am now launching my own music label “Bhansali Music” I wish the audience to experience the same joy and spiritual connect that I feel when I listen to or create music".
ALSO READ: Heeramandi actress Sanjeeda Shaikh reveals ‘being one of Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s leading ladies is a big deal’ for her
Newlyweds Rakul Preet Singh and Jackky Bhagnani to plant a sapling in Goa in the name of every guest who attended their Goa wedding
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 10:55:50 +0200
Rakul Preet Singh and Jackky Bhagnani recently celebrated their union in a stunning wedding ceremony held in the picturesque setting of Goa. The event, while lavish and intimate, saw the presence of several stars from the industry. It also bore an environmentally conscious initiative. In a bid to mitigate the carbon footprint generated by their grand celebration, the couple decided to take a proactive step towards sustainability. For every guest who graced their wedding, Rakul Preet Singh and Jackky Bhagnani pledged to plant a sapling in Goa.The couple was planning to be eco-conscious for their wedding and they have achieved this remarkable feat by planting 520 trees. Rakul and Jackky, planted a sapling in the name of every guest who graced their wedding. Actress Pragya Jaiswal took to Instagram Stories to commend the couple's efforts. Sharing her sapling plantation certificate, Pragya expressed her admiration, stating, “What a beautiful & inspiring initiative @rakulpreet & @jackkybhagnani. Reducing the carbon footprint created by the wedding by planting a sapling in the name of each guest #GoGreen.”The content on the certificate reads, “In harmony with nature, this certifies the planting of a tree in honor of each guest at Rakul's and Jackky's wedding. Your presence has contributed to the growth of not just our love, but also a greener planet.”Meanwhile, Rakul Preet Singh will next star in Kamal Haasan’s Indian 2. She will commence the shoot for De De Pyaar De 2 in May 2024. She is also anticipated to star in Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana.
ALSO READ: EXCLUSIVE: Rakul Preet Singh to start De De Pyaar De 2 shoot from mid-May; starts prep
Anupam Kher announces his next directorial Tanvi The Great on his birthday, shoot starts on Maha Shivratri, see announcement
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 10:17:53 +0200
Anupam Kher has announced his next directorial Tanvi The Great, under his banner Anupam Kher Studios. Taking to his social media platform, Anupam shared the news of his directorial on his birthday, accompanied by a heartfelt video featuring his mother, seeking her blessings as he embarks on this new journey.He wrote, "TANVI THE GREAT: Today, on my birthday I proudly announce the name of the film I have decided to direct. Some stories find their path and compel you to share it with the world! And the best way I thought to start is by taking the blessings of my mother in her temple with my father’s pic blessing me too. Have been working on this musical story of #Passion #Courage #Innocence and #Joy for the last three years. And finally starting shooting tomorrow on the auspicious day of #Mahashivratri. Birthday is the best day to CHALLENGE yourself! Please Send me your love, best wishes and blessings! Om Namah Shivay! ???????????? #TanviTheGreat #Musical #Film #Passion #Courage @anupamkherstudio."
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Tanvi The Great is produced under the banner of Anupam Kher Studio.
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Merry Christmas starring Katrina Kaif and Vijay Sethupathi set for Netflix premiere on March 8, 2024
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 09:37:40 +0200
Sriram Raghavan, the man behind acclaimed films like Andhadhun and Badlapur, directed Merry Christmas. Starring Katrina Kaif and Vijay Sethupathi, this thriller-drama hit theatres on January 12, 2024, enthralling audiences with its gripping narrative and stellar performances. Now, fans worldwide eagerly anticipate its arrival on the streaming platform Netflix on March 8, 2024.What sets Merry Christmas apart is its bilingual presentation. Shot in both Hindi and Tamil languages, the film caters to a diverse audience, offering an immersive experience in two languages. In the Hindi version, alongside Katrina Kaif and Vijay Sethupathi, viewers saw a stellar supporting cast including Sanjay Kapoor, Vinay Pathak, Pratima Kannan, and Tinnu Anand. On the other hand, the Tamil version features talents like Radhika Sarathkumar, Shanmugaraja, Kevin Jay Babu, and Rajesh Williams, each contributing their unique flair to the narrative. Adding to that are special cameo appearances by actors Ashwini Kalsekar and Radhika Apte.Merry Christmas boasts a lineup of producers, including Ramesh Taurani, Jaya Taurani, Sanjay Routray, and Kewal Garg. As Merry Christmas gears up for its Netflix debut, anticipation runs high among movie enthusiasts.
ALSO READ: CONFIRMED! Katrina Kaif and Vijay Sethupathi starrer Merry Christmas to release on December 15, 2023
Fire breaks out at Jacqueline Fernandez’ 17-storey building in Mumbai, no injuries reported
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 08:56:28 +0200
A fire incident occurred at Nawroj Hill Society in the upscale Pali Hill area of Bandra West in Mumbai, where Bollywood actress Jacqueline Fernandez resides. As per reports, no reported injuries. The fire reportedly originated in a kitchen on the 13th floor of the 17-story high-rise building. Upon receiving the distress call, four fire engines, three jumbo tankers, and one breathing apparatus van were swiftly dispatched to the scene. According to locals, the fire was confined to a room on the 14th floor of the Nawroj Hill Society.Jacqueline Fernandez's residence is a lavish 5 BHK apartment within the building. The incident occurred around 8 PM on Nargis Dutt Road on Wednesday, March 6, a civic official, quoted by PTI, confirmed the details.In 2023, Jacqueline Fernandez purchased a lavish residence nestled in the prestigious Pali Hill neighborhood of Bandra West, Mumbai. Last July, a video showcasing the exterior of her new abode captured widespread attention on social media.On the work front, Jacqueline Fernandez is set to star in Welcome to the Jungle alongside Akshay Kumar, Sanjay Dutt, Suniel Shetty, Arshad Warsi, Paresh Rawal, Johnny Lever, Rajpal Yadav, Tusshar Kapoor, Shreyas Talpade, Krushna Abhishek, Kiku Sharda, Daler Mehndi, Mika Singh, Sayaji Shinde, Mukesh Tiwari, Zakir Hussain, Yashpal Sharma. Additionally, Raveena Tandon, Lara Dutta, Disha Patani, and Vrihi Kodvara are also a part of the film.
ALSO READ: Jacqueline Fernandez teams up with French-Cameroonian singer TayC for ‘Yimmy Yimmy’ music video, teaser out tomorrow
Defence minister Rajnath Singh meets Vikas Bahl after director announces film on Battle of Naushera
Wed, 06 Mar 2024 14:16:06 +0200
Renowned filmmaker Vikas Bahl, along with partner at Good Co., Viraj Sawant, and Founders of Talisman Films, Abhishek Kumar & Nishikant Roy unveils plans for their forthcoming cinematic venture centered around the historic Battle of Naushera and Recapture of Jhangar in Jammu and Kashmir during the India-Pakistan operations of 1947-1948. Hearing upon the making of this Period Drama, India's Defence Minister, Shri Rajnath Singh, and the Indian Army have extended their full support to the makers of this film.This ambitious project will shed light on the indomitable courage and leadership exemplified by Brigadier Mohammad Usman, Mahavir Chakra revered as the 'Lion of Naushera,' along with gallant deeds of other soldiers like Param Vir Chakra awardee Naik Jadunath Singh and a group of brave children known as Bal Sainiks, whose unwavering dedication and sacrifice defended and reclaimed every inch of Indian territory after the raiders from Pakistan had intruded into Jammu and Kashmir.Expressing his full support for the project, Defence Minister Shri Rajnath Singh lauded the valor and sacrifice of Brigadier Mohammad Usman, recalling his pivotal role in defending the nation during the tumultuous period of 1947-48. Recently Vikas Bahl and his team visited Shri Rajnath Singh at his official residence in Delhi and were accompanied by Nitin A. Gokhale, renowned national security affairs journalist, and author of a dozen books on military history, wars, and insurgencies. Nitin Gokhale has agreed to be a part of this project as a consultant and will be working closely with Director Vikas Bahl and the writers of the film.Appreciating the contribution of the ‘Lion of Naushera’, Shri Rajnath Singh shared, "Brigadier Mohammad Usman's courage, his patriotic spirit, and his invaluable contribution towards his motherland should be celebrated. He was the highest-ranking officer in the Indian Army during the 1947-48 India-Pakistan war in Jammu and Kashmir to have laid down his life to defend and protect Bharat...for the past many years, I have been celebrating his selfless duty and service to the nation in my speeches and interactions with soldiers and locals. I'm happy that the team has identified this subject to make a film. I wish them all the best."Expressing his gratitude towards the Defence Minister and the Indian Army, Director Vikas Bahl shared, “We are profoundly grateful to Shri Rajnath Singh ji and the Indian Army for their unwavering support as we embark on this journey to capture on celluloid, the valor of our nation's heroes. It is our solemn duty and utmost privilege to undertake the responsibility of bringing their extraordinary tale to the silver screen. This film will stand as our heartfelt homage to the indomitable spirit and sacrifices of those who valiantly defended our motherland, inspiring generations to come."With this announcement, audiences are excited to know more about this historic masterpiece. The film will be produced by Good Co and Talisman Films.Also Read: Shaitaan trailer launch: “Vikas Bahl said, ‘Main horror picture dekhta bhi nahin. Banaunga kaise?’. I replied, ‘Then you are the right person to make this film’” – Ajay Devgn
EXCLUSIVE: Badshah says The Paagal Tour is an homage to his community: "The divide between East and West in entertainment and music is diminishing"
Wed, 06 Mar 2024 12:10:35 +0200
Amid unprecedented anticipation for his third studio album, acclaimed hip hop artist of Indian origin, Badshah has just announced his long-awaited return to the global performing arena with The Paagal Tour 2024; he will travel to Canada and the USA for the very first time later this year. With a long-term vision to solidify the Indian hip-hop brand imprint overseas, he will be embarking on an expansive global summer tour from May to August of this year.Currently, a 6-date arena run with stops across Toronto (May 31st), Vancouver (June 1st), San Francisco (June 7th), Houston (June 8th), Dallas (June 9th) and New Jersey (June 15th) have been announced. Tickets will go live for general sales on Ticketmaster and Sulekha on 1st March 2024. Additional dates for cities such as Singapore, Washington DC, Los Angeles and the Netherlands will be announced for the next few weeks.Touring in support of his much-awaited third studio album Ek Tha Raja, the upcoming global showcase was previously premiered in India with a sold-out 10-city trek and will couple stellar visual storytelling with state-of-the-art production. The tour with its fresh format will entail a 3-hour show and embrace an eclectic setlist of over 30 songs. Fans can expect to be regaled with some of his all-time radio hits such as ‘Jugnu’, ‘Paani Paani’, ‘Garmi’, ‘DJ Waale Babu’, ‘Lets Nacho’, ‘Kala Chashma’, ‘Kar Gayi Chull’, ‘Genda Phool’, ‘Abhi Toh Party Shuru Hui Hai’ and ‘Paagal’, amongst others.Speaking to Bollywood Hungama about his anticipated world tour, Badshah says, "Grateful and privileged. The Paagal Tour is an homage to my community, symbolizing the power to achieve dreams, shatter stereotypes, and transcend boundaries. Live performances are the highlight of my career. India's cultural richness is something to be proud of, and I salute every Indian contributing to a positive global image. We've moved beyond mere labels, proving our worth. The divide between East and West in entertainment and music is diminishing, fostering more cross-cultural exchange and equal opportunities on both sides."While Badshah has delivered singular global performances over the past few years—such as his sold-out shows across London, Leeds, Dubai and Abu Dhabi - The Paagal Tour 2024 will mark the rapper’s first-ever multi-city global arena trek of a considerable scale.The nomenclature of the tour, suggestive of a celebration of the 38-year-old’s artistry and legacy over the last decade, aptly sums up Badshah’s sentiments of the unprecedented run as he prepares to hit the road and set a brand new milestone for the Indian hip hop industry.Recently rapper-entrepreneur-philanthropist grabbed headlines for becoming the first-ever Indian hip-hop artist to headline the mainstage of UNTOLD which is ranked as the world’s #6 music festival and Europe’s #3 music festival by DJ Mag.Badshah states, “Grateful and blessed. This year has kickstarted on an extremely electrifying note and I’m appreciative that I’m getting to do everything that I’m truly passionate about. The Paagal Tour is about the ability to conquer your dreams, break stereotypes and transcend boundaries- inspire to be inspired. See you in the arenas soon for one of my most experimental and never-before-seen live show experiences to date! Love and peace!”Originally due in 2023, his upcoming album Ek Tha Raja was ultimately pushed back to 2024. In a message to his fans announcing the postponement, Badshah assured his audiences that his latest album would be worth the longer-than-expected wait. Billed as the biggest gift the artist has ever presented to his global fan community, the full album will be released sometime in mid-March 2024 and will feature a slew of top-ranking collaborators. The first single from the album ‘Daaku’ which was released earlier this week was trending across all digital streaming platforms.
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Sushant Singh Rajput Case: Sister Shweta Singh Kirti requests CBI to provide proof of her brother’s death; says. “There are a lot of things which do not make sense”
Wed, 06 Mar 2024 11:57:51 +0200
The sudden demise of popular Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput left the nation in shock. The actor, reportedly, was found hanging on the ceiling fan of his bedroom at his Mumbai apartment about three and half years ago. Since then, the case has been under investigation. His sister Shweta Singh Kirti, who was quite close to the actor, has now yet again requested the CBI to investigate and give them proper answers about his demise.In an interview with Ranveer Allahabadia, Shweta Singh Kirti revealed about how several things about her brother’s demise doesn’t make sense and has requested the CBI to investigate further to get to the truth. “I am not an investigator, I cannot investigate the case. I was not allowed to enter Bhai’s flat. I haven’t seen his flat where it all happened. I cannot investigate. I want CBI to tell us what happened. Whatever happened, give us proof and let us know,” she told during the interview.She also explained about how certain things were not adding up as she shared, “We can really come together and plead to CBI to tell us what exactly happened. There was not enough space the between bed and the fan to hang himself. When you leave an apartment, you have to return the keys. The person who deals with that apartment told us that the keys of his room were missing. Why? Where did it go? They had given the keys. Sushant never used to lock his room’s door. That day, his door was locked. All nearby CCTVs were also not working that day. There are a lot of things which do not make sense.”However, she asserted that she continues to hold on to faith and trusts the authorities to get to the bottom of this. “They are the best investigators in the country. They will be able to figure out something. I am sure they will find out something. If it was a suicide, tell us about it, tell us how did it happen,”Also Read: Bombay High Court quashes LOCs issued against Rhea Chakraborty, her brother Showik, and father in Sushant Singh Rajput case
T-Series clarifies rumours around Aashiqui franchise; says, “Our proposed film to be directed by Anurag Basu is neither Aashiqui 3 nor part of the Aashiqui franchise”
Wed, 06 Mar 2024 11:42:33 +0200
A couple of years ago, T-Series announced Aashiqui 3 and later it was reported that Kartik Aaryan will play the lead of the film and it was expected to be directed by Anurag Basu. However, recently the production house released an official statement asserting that they are not planning to revive the franchise. Furthermore, it also maintained that in case of such plans, they would only be collaborating with the Bhatts, who originally possess the rights of the film and that their upcoming venture is in no way related to the romantic drama.Their official statement read, “T-Series wishes to clarify that we are not presently involved in the development or production of Aashiqui 3. If and when Aashiqui 3 is initiated, T-Series and Vishesh Films / Mukesh Bhatt being joint owners in the franchise shall produce it jointly only. We categorically deny any ongoing rumours suggesting that Aashiqui 3 is being produced under a different title by T- Series. Our proposed film to be directed by Anurag Basu is neither Aashiqui 3 nor part of the Aashiqui franchise. We sincerely appreciate ongoing support and enthusiasm of our fans. Our commitment lies in consistently delivering top-notch content, and we eagerly anticipate future ventures with our esteemed partners.”The first Aashiqui which released in 1990 became one of the biggest blockbusters of the year as its music continues to rule the charts even today. It marked the debut of Anu Aggarwal along with Rahul Roy, both of whom catapulted to overnight fame owing to immense success of the film. The second instalment released over two decades later, in 2013, starring Aditya Roy Kapur and Shraddha Kapoor, yet again with music and the film, both enjoying a great run.Also Read: Ranbir Kapoor shares his excitement as Animal heads for Netflix premiere on Republic Day; says, “The opportunity to showcase our work globally is truly special!”
Shraddha Kapoor roped in as co-founder by demi fine jewellery start-up Palmonas
Wed, 06 Mar 2024 11:27:53 +0200
Palmonas, the demi-fine jewellery startup, has announced the addition of Bollywood actor Shraddha Kapoor as its co-founder. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in the industry, with Kapoor's involvement stemming from a serendipitous interaction on Instagram.Founded by Pallavi Mohadikar and Dr Amol Patwari, the demi-fine jewellery brand uses surgical-grade stainless steel elegantly plated with 18k gold tone and sterling silver plated with gold vermeil which is a 2.5-micron thick layer of 18K gold. This unique combination not only sets it apart in the industry but also establishes a standard of affordable luxury accessible to a diverse audience. Celebrated for its exquisite designs, superior craftsmanship, and affordable prices, PALMONAS has gained widespread acclaim for its contemporary and minimalistic jewellery collections made from sterling silver, stainless steel, and gold vermeil.Pallavi Mohadikar, Founder of Palmonas, shared the exciting journey of discovering Shraddha Kapoor's association with the brand. “It all started when we received several orders with the initials S. Kapoor, sparking excitement that it could be the renowned actress Shraddha Kapoor herself. Shraddha always interacts with her fans on her Instagram and she replied to a fan’s comment on her reel in which she was flaunting our jewellery, and mentioned it in an Instagram story. To our surprise and delight, it was indeed Shraddha, confirming that she's been a loyal user of our products," said Pallavi Mohadikar.Shraddha Kapoor said, “I was searching for simple, good quality and reasonably priced jewellery on the internet because I was so fed up of my daily wear jewellery breaking or getting spoiled. I came across PALMONAS and was just blown away by their products. I went crazy purchasing so many pieces because I fell in love with their design sensibility as well and felt like I had so many options for my different moods and for different days. For me the product is everything and the fact that Pallavi and Amol have nailed that got me very charged up and excited to partner with them.”Shraddha further reiterates, “Bringing demi-fine jewellery to India to make luxury jewellery available at a fraction of the price, without compromising on the quality. I felt was needed in this space without harming the environment.”Dr Amol Patwari, founder of Palmonas, said, “We're honoured to have Shraddha Kapoor join our journey and deeply grateful for the continued support of all our customers. I am thankful for the continued support of customers and excited about our journey ahead. Together, we'll continue to create products that empower and inspire individuals to embrace their unique stories."
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Tamannaah Bhatia to star in Neeraj Pandey’s next as the leading lady: Report
Wed, 06 Mar 2024 10:05:41 +0200
Tamannaah Bhatia is on a signing spree. The actress, who juggles work between Hindi and South film industries, has reported signed her next with filmmaker Neeraj Pandey. The actress will be the lead actress on the project while the hunt for the lead actor is on. The filmmaker is reportedly looking to cast the male lead from his Special Ops cast.According to a report in Hindustan Times, a source revealed, “Tamannaah will be the female lead in his film. The film’s title has not been finalised yet. The rest of the star cast members are still being decided amongst the team.”The film has already gone on floors. “The shoot of the film has already started and the first day was on February 24. The movie will be released towards the end of this year. It is not a theatrical release and the film will premiere on a leading OTT platform,” the source added.The team is being tight-lipped about the project. “Everything is being kept under wraps as they don’t want anything to go out about the film,” adding, “They want to keep everything hidden, in fact there were jammers on the sets so that no one inside can shoot or communicate anything about the project. There were a limited number of people on the sets of day one of the shoot.”Meanwhile, on the work front, Tamannaah Bhatia will next star in Aranmanai 4, John Abraham starrer Vedaa and a few more projects.
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CONFIRMED! Alia Bhatt-led Spy Universe film to go on floors this year; YRF CEO Akshaye Widhani shares exciting details
Tue, 05 Mar 2024 20:47:43 +0200
While speculations about Alia Bhatt joining the blockbuster YRF Spy Universe has been hitting headlines for nearly 6 months now, Yash Raj Films’ CEO Akshaye Widhani confirmed this huge development today at FICCI Frames! When prodded constantly to reveal one new development within the YRF Spy Universe, Akshaye said, “I'll share the worst kept secret in the industry, which is, that Alia Bhatt is headlining a Spy Universe film and that the schedule starts later this year. But you know, talking about this spy universe, we are just so thrilled and excited about having this IP in the studio.”He adds, “I think the YRF Spy Universe is a financial and cultural juggernaut. And as one of the most prized IPs, we take a lot of pride in it. So there's a lot of stuff that's going to come on the spy universe. We're going to see more and more films getting made under it. But of course, not going to share everything here. But we will talk about it at a more opportune time. But for now, I can just say that Alia Bhatt is headlining a spy universe film.”
Alia Bhatt is set to team up with young and rising Bollywood star Sharvari Wagh in the yet-to-be-titled film. They will play super-agents in the action entertainer! The YRF Spy Universe kicked off with Salman Khan’s Ek Tha Tiger (2012) then followed by Tiger Zinda Hai (2017), and War (2019), starring Hrithik Roshan and Tiger Shroff. It was taken forward with Pathaan, starring Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone and John Abraham and then Tiger 3 with Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif. Now, the next project will be War 2 starring Hrithik Roshan, NTR Jr. and Kiara Advani and directed by Ayan Mukerji.Akshaye also touched upon the super successful year YRF has had on streaming with The Railway Men, about the Bhopal Gas Tragedy, being a global hit show! It trended at Number three on Netflix! The Romantics, a docu-series on YRF and its impact on Pop culture for 50 years, also became a global success story.Akshaye says, “The Railway Men trended in over 36 countries, but you feel the success of content when you know people who don't speak your language, are watching the content and appreciating it. For me, that is a huge definition of success. We are a company that is not afraid to fail. We want to be able to do disruptive content.He adds, “India loves the movies. It's a big part of our culture, it's a big part of our team. And I think The Romantics was a journey that every viewer went on. So everybody has a YRF story in their life. My parents had a YRF story from Yash Ji's times. I had a YRF story from Adi's times. So like me, there are other people who all have a YRF story. There is a song that played at your wedding, which was from a YRF movie. There was a time in life when you went watch a movie and that was a YRF movie and you went with that certain someone which you might be with or might not be with, but you still have fond memories of.”Akshaye further says, “I think, because of that connect, and connect with this company, and the studio has had it, it's a cultural connect with audiences. And I think that's what excited people and drew people to watch the Romantics that would make them love it more. The sheer nostalgia here, as to the youth connected to them, because again, there was a story about their family, or a movie that they have watched and loved. Not to forget, it also had Aditya Chopra making his debut on screen and that gave us incredible amount of eyeballs!”Also Read: BREAKING: Yash Raj Films delays Tiger vs Pathaan; Shah Rukh Khan-Salman Khan starrer will go on floors only in 2025 and release in 2026
EXCLUSIVE: Rakul Preet Singh to start De De Pyaar De 2 shoot from mid-May; starts prep
Tue, 05 Mar 2024 20:41:50 +0200
Rakul Preet Singh is ready to jump back into work after her recent wedding with Jackky Bhagnani. According to a source close to the actress, she will soon begin filming for the highly anticipated sequel to the 2019 romantic comedy De De Pyaar De.The source exclusively told Bollywood Hungama, "The couple, Rakul and Jackky, have decided to put their honeymoon plans on hold and dive back into their work commitments. Rakul has already begun preparations for her upcoming film and will commence shooting for De De Pyaar De 2 from mid-May alongside Ajay Devgn."De De Pyaar De 2 is expected to reunite Singh with her co-stars Ajay Devgn and Tabu from the first film. The original movie was a critical and commercial success, and the sequel has generated significant buzz among fans.Readers may know that Rakul recently tied the knot with actor-turned-producer Jackky Bhagnani. The couple got married in a beautiful wedding in Goa on February 21. The couple got married as per Sikh tradition in the morning. Later in the evening, they got married as per Sindhi tradition.
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Speaking of the other cast members of De De Pyaar De, Ajay Devgn is currently awaiting the release of his film Shaitaan. Co-starring R Madhavan and Jyotika, it is slated to release on March 8. Meanwhile, Tabu is busy promoting Crew, a Rajesh Krishnan directorial. It also stars Kareena Kapoor Khan and Kriti Sanon.Meanwhile, Rakul Preet Singh is also anticipated to star in Ramayana, helmed by Nitesh Tiwari. Reports suggested that the actress will play the role of Surpanakha in Ranbir Kapoor and Sai Pallavi starrer.Also Read: Sequel Mania: Bhushan Kumar announces Dhamaal 4, De De Pyaar De 2, Raid 2, Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3, and Aashiqui 3 in the pipeline: Report
Karan Johar and Megan Young to co-host the 71st Miss World Festival in Mumbai
Tue, 05 Mar 2024 19:33:45 +0200
The stage is set for the 71st Miss World Festival, and this year's grand finale promises to be a star-studded affair. Karan Johar, will co-host the event alongside the stunning Miss World 2013, Megan Young, making it a night to remember.The Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai, India, will be the venue for the grand finale. With his extensive experience in the entertainment industry, from directing and producing to hosting, Johar is sure to keep the audience engaged throughout the event.Adding to the glamour is Megan Young, the beautiful Miss World 2013 from the Philippines. Since her crowning victory, Young has established herself as a successful actress and television host, captivating audiences with her elegance and grace.KJo’s connection to Miss World goes beyond hosting duties. He served as a jury member in 2006, gaining valuable insight into the pageant and the inspiring women who compete. This unique experience adds another dimension to his co-hosting role.The grand finale will also see India's Sini Shetty showcase her talent and grace on the global stage. Her dedication and impressive performances throughout the pageant have garnered much attention.The event, live-streamed on Sony LIVE, will culminate in the crowning of the new Miss World by the outgoing queen, Karolina Bielawska. With Johar and Young at the helm, the 71st Miss World Festival promises to be a night filled with glitz, glamour, and excitement.Besides this hosting gig, Karan seems to have a packed schedule as there will be back-to-back releases of projects under his production banner. The first will be a multi-starrer web show, Showtime, which will start streaming on March 8 on Disney+ Hotstar. Then, the Sidharth Malhotra and Raashii Khanna starrer Yodha is scheduled to release in theaters on March 15. And lastly, Sara Ali Khan’s Ae Watan Mere Watan will be released on Prime Video on March 21. Also Read: From Alia Bhatt to Varun Dhawan: 5 best actors launched by Karan Johar
Shaan turns RJ, to host Crazy for Kishore season 7; says, "I have always secretly hoped..."
Tue, 05 Mar 2024 18:28:36 +0200
Bollywood’s acclaimed playback singer Shaan is set to take the helm as the host of the highly anticipated seventh season of Crazy for Kishore, a popular show powered by Fever Network who continues its commitment to offering listeners high-quality programming that celebrates the golden era of Indian cinema and pays tribute to legendary artists, Kishore Kumar.With his charismatic personality and extensive experience in the music industry, Shaan is poised to bring a fresh perspective to the beloved tribute series dedicated to the legendary playback singer Kishore Kumar. Crazy For Kishore pays homage to Kishore Kumar by showcasing his iconic songs and highlighting his influence on Indian music. Each episode of the show features renditions of Kishore Kumar's unheard instances, songs, trivia and memories. With Shaan at the helm, Crazy for Kishore Season 7 promises to deliver an unforgettable musical experience that honours Kishore Kumar's legacy while engaging audiences in a new and exciting way.In addition to hosting the show, Shaan who is expected to share insights into Kishore Kumar's life and career says:
“Crazy for Kishore is that one show on the Radio that has always been my favourite. I have always secretly hoped and wished I could be a part of this show .. so when the season offer came my way. I grabbed it with both hands. Rohini and Her Team at Radio Nasha are superbly experienced and dedicated to this property and also extremely encouraging. This gave me a lot of confidence and really helped me in quickly donning the RJ hat. And of course when it comes to talking about The One and Only Kishore Kumar. I can go on and on.. about his voice, his personality, his personal stories, his influence on today’s music and singers. All in all, I am super excited to be the brand new Host on Crazy For Kishore, Shaan Se”RJ Rohini, the Brand Content Director of Radio Nasha, added, "Crazy for Kishore is an incredible yet nostalgic journey. The unsaid facts about Kishore Kumar are still loved by many and he is that personality who never gets old. He is one of those singers with whom the Gen Zs still connect. We are again thrilled to come back with the seventh season of the show. Shaan’s voice will be the cherry on top for this show as his voice and music connect the hearts of this upcoming generation as well. Thanks to our listeners for showing so much love to this show."The show will also be aired on Fever as well which has recently revamped itself with a fresh new look and positioning. Listeners will get to hear the show on Fever FM station from Monday to Friday from 4-5 pm and on Radio Nasha from Monday to Friday from 11 am-12 pm and 10-11 pm respectively.Also Read: Trivia Tunes: When Shaan sang like Kishore Kumar in Om Shanti Om and all 4 Mangeshkar sisters collaborated for Mother India
SCOOP: Heeramandi to stream on Netflix in April, the OTT platform may release one episode per week
Tue, 05 Mar 2024 16:27:54 +0200
It is finally happening. Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s eight-episode magnum opus, his first on the OTT platform, is finally ready to be streamed. This writer has it from unquestionably reliable sources that Heeramandi will be streaming in April on Netflix. The date is yet to be finalized.Finally, Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s digital magnum opus Heeramandi is edited and completed. While officially he directs only the first episode, SLB has been orchestrating every detail of the series personally for every episode. From picking the flowers to be placed in a frame to supervising the dance movements of the actresses, sources say SLB has created a monumental masterpiece.Apparently, Netflix is so pleased with the end-product that it wants a dedicated chunk of time to promote the series before it starts streaming.Heeramandi cannot be plonked into the cluttered digital domain. It is Netflix’s most prestigious Indian production to date. Since each episode of Heeramandi is like a self-contained feature film, Netflix may release one episode per week.Also Read: Next on Netflix: Sonakshi Sinha, Manisha Koirala, Aditi Rao Hydari and others from Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Heeramandi look mesmerizing in character poster
Hrithik Roshan to kickstart War 2 filming on March 7 with Ben Jasper: Report
Tue, 05 Mar 2024 13:44:21 +0200
The journey towards creating War 2 began four months ago in October, with the initial shooting taking place in Spain. Notably, the film's team embarked on capturing a thrilling car chase sequence in the picturesque European setting. Although Hrithik Roshan was absent during this phase, he later participated in the filming of the promotional material on November 4.However, Roshan's involvement in the promotion of another project, Fighter, was briefly interrupted by back pain, necessitating a period of rest for recuperation. Now, fully recovered and dedicated to his craft, Roshan is poised to dive back into action for War 2, as reported by Dainik Bhaskar.The report suggests that rigorous rehearsals, including fight sequences, have been underway at Yashraj Studios to ensure Roshan's readiness for the physically demanding role. Director Ayan Mukerji aims to introduce Roshan's character through an intricately choreographed sword-fighting scene set against the backdrop of a Shaolin Temple in Japan.
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Meanwhile, renowned Hollywood cinematographer Ben Jasper has been enlisted to capture the visual spectacle of War 2. Jasper, known for his work on acclaimed projects like The Night Manager, brings a wealth of experience to the table, having previously collaborated with Roshan in the first installment of the franchise.Although Roshan is set to kickstart shooting on March 7, his co-star Junior NTR's involvement will commence later, possibly in April. Previous shooting schedules in Spain and Abu Dhabi saw the actors filming separately, with elaborate sequences like the boat chase captured in the latter location over seven days in January.While the production team is gearing up for the sequel, decisions regarding the female lead are yet to be finalised. Additionally, amidst speculation surrounding other projects like Tiger Vs Pathan, uncertainties persist due to logistical challenges, including Salman Khan's availability and location alterations prompted by external factors.Also Read: Vicky Kaushal says Hrithik Roshan was last person to witness stardom: “Right now, there’s confusion among the younger lot”
Sunil Pal calls out alleged vulgarity in Kapil Sharma's Netflix show promo: “P**n quota kohl rakha hain”
Tue, 05 Mar 2024 13:23:12 +0200
Renowned comedian Sunil Pal has recently voiced his disapproval of the promotional material for Kapil Sharma's forthcoming show, The Great Indian Kapil Show, slated to stream on Netflix. Taking to Instagram, Pal expressed concerns over the alleged use of inappropriate language in the promotional videos.In a video shared on his Instagram handle, Pal commended Kapil Sharma as a comedic icon beloved by millions for his family-friendly entertainment. However, he raised objections to what he perceived as the use of vulgar language in the promotional content for the upcoming show on the OTT platform.Pal stated, "After watching the promo videos of the upcoming show on OTT, I am disappointed. Kapil Sharma is our comedy superstar. He is the king of comedy and people love him as a family entertainer. But his new show is coming now on OTT, and in its promo, I see filth, the use of dirty words. I feel like my language will be defeated here, and I cannot watch it. Kapil, I am your biggest fan, but you have to stop this... not just for me but for millions of your fans."Expressing his reservations about other team members, including Krushna Abhishek and Kiku Sharda, Pal appealed to Sharma to maintain the wholesome nature of his comedy. He urged Sharma to consider the impact of his content on his vast fan base, emphasizing the importance of steering clear of what he referred to as "filthy" elements.Furthermore, Pal criticized the promotional tactics employed by the OTT platform, likening it to the promotion of a "porn quota." He cautioned against succumbing to the influence of what he termed as "obscene elements," urging Sharma to distance himself from such content creators.
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Meanwhile, neither the streaming giant nor Kapil Sharma has publicly addressed Sunil Pal’s criticism. Also Read: SCOOP: Baba Siddiqui does it again; Kapil Sharma and Sunil Grover bonded at his Iftaar Party in 2023
Shahid Kapoor to replace Salman Khan in Sooraj Barjatya directorial Prem Ki Shaadi? Here’s what we know
Tue, 05 Mar 2024 13:19:22 +0200
In a surprising turn of events for fans eagerly awaiting the next Sooraj Barjatya directorial venture with Salman Khan, the family drama, Prem Ki Shaadi, has hit a creative block. Salman Khan, who was set to star in the film, has reportedly decided to amicably step away from the project due to creative disputes with the director. With the fifth venture on the cards after Maine Pyar Kiya, Hum Aapke Hain Koun, Hum Saath Saath Hain, and Prem Ratan Dhan Payo, expectations were high for Prem Ki Shaadi. However, it seems like Barjatya is determined to move forward with the film and has reportedly approached Shahid Kapoor to take on the lead role. The actor had worked with the director on Vivah.Touted as an ambitious project set to grace the silver screen on a grand scale, sources close to the production revealed that Shahid Kapoor's name quickly rose to the top of Barjatya's list, following Salman Khan’s exit. According to a report in Peeping Moon, a source revealed, “Barjatya intends to proceed with this project even after Salman Khan turned it down. He is now tweaking the script and has toned down the age of the lead character. When Salman left the movie, he immediately approached Shahid, who also played the role of ‘Prem’ in his 2006 romantic drama, Vivah. Both have met multiple times, and their conversations thus far point to the possibility of their reunion after 18 years. Barjatya is hopeful to get him on board, while Shahid has also shown his interest, but he hasn't given his final nod yet.”Meanwhile, Shahid Kapoor is working with Rosshan Andrrews on Deva along with Pooja Hegde. He is also working with Anees Bazmee on a comedy entertainer.
ALSO READ: Salman Khan and Sooraj Barjatya to collaborate for a film bigger than Prem Ratan Dhan Payo, reveal sources
Jacqueline Fernandez teams up with French-Cameroonian singer TayC for ‘Yimmy Yimmy’ music video, teaser out tomorrow
Tue, 05 Mar 2024 11:39:04 +0200
Bollywood actress Jacqueline Fernandez has announced her latest musical venture, teaming up with the French-Cameroonian singer TayC for their upcoming music video titled 'Yimmy Yimmy'. The teaser for this collaboration is set to drop tomorrow.Teaming up with TayC, whose soulful voice and magnetic presence have garnered acclaim across borders, promises to deliver a captivating auditory and visual experience for fans. She shared the first posters from the music video featuring her and the singer. While details about the music video remain under wraps, the teaser release tomorrow is expected to offer a glimpse into the upcoming project. She captioned the post, “Let’s take you beyond ordinary with the Global Collaboration. Get Ready For✨Yimmy Yimmy.”
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On the work front, Jacqueline Fernandez is set to star in Welcome to the Jungle alongside Akshay Kumar, Sanjay Dutt, Suniel Shetty, Arshad Warsi, Paresh Rawal, Johnny Lever, Rajpal Yadav, Tusshar Kapoor, Shreyas Talpade, Krushna Abhishek, Kiku Sharda, Daler Mehndi, Mika Singh, Sayaji Shinde, Mukesh Tiwari, Zakir Hussain, Yashpal Sharma. Additionally, Raveena Tandon, Lara Dutta, Disha Patani, and Vrihi Kodvara are also a part of the film.
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SCOOP: Baba Siddiqui does it again; Kapil Sharma and Sunil Grover bonded at his Iftaar Party in 2023
Tue, 05 Mar 2024 09:49:54 +0200
In December 2023, Netflix released a quirky video announcing a new show featuring Kapil Sharma, Sunil Grover, Archana Puran Singh and others. The video became a talking point not just for its fun quotient but also because it meant Kapil Sharma and Sunil Grover reuniting after a hiatus. Both used to work together on the much-loved comic TV series ‘The Kapil Sharma Show’. In March 2017, they fought on a flight. Kapil was allegedly drunk when he hit Sunil, which led to the latter quitting the show. As a result, their reunion is significant. And Bollywood Hungama has learned that Baba Siddiqui, the politician who ended Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan’s fight, was in a way also responsible for Kapil Sharma and Sunil Grover’s joint comeback.A source told Bollywood Hungama, “In 2013, history was made at Baba Siddiqui’s Iftaar party. Shah Rukh and Salman were not on talking terms for nearly five years. But on that fateful day, they came together and hugged, leading to jubilation in the industry and among fans. Ten years later, history repeated at his 2023 Iftaar party where Kapil Sharma and Sunil Grover met and bonded really well. 6 months later, the announcement of their Netflix show dropped.”Interestingly, the Netflix video also hints at their mid-air fracas. Kapil Sharma tells viewers that “(Sunil and I) are going to be in more than 190 countries (through our new show).” At this, Sunil Grover, “Except for Australia,” since the flight was returning to Mumbai from Down Under when the fight occurred. Sunil even jokes, “We won’t go by air. We’ll go by road!” A similar joke is cracked by Sunil in the recently released announcement video, ‘The Great Indian Kapil Show’ of the same show.Of late, Sunil Grover has been seen in multiple projects like Amitabh Bachchan-starrer Goodbye (2022), Shah Rukh Khan-starrer Jawan (2023) and web series like United Kacche and Sunflower. Sunflower's second season, featuring Adah Sharma, was also released recently. Kapil Sharma, meanwhile, continues with his hit TV show. Last year, he was seen in a de-glam role in Nandita Das' Zwigato (2023). He has a cameo in Crew, starring Kareena Kapoor Khan, Tabu and Kriti Sanon.Despite the 2017 fight, Sunil Grover and Kapil Sharma spoke highly of each other in interviews. In an interview in 2021, Sunil Grover stated, “As far as collaborating with Kapil is concerned, why not? If I am offered a great concept, I will take it up.” He posted a sweet note when Kapil Sharma’s daughter was born.Kapil Sharma, meanwhile, said in a 2020 interview “Maine Sunil paaji se bahut cheezein seekhe hai, aur future mein, if a good project comes by, unke saath kaam karne mein bada mazaa aayega.” He also expressed concern after Sunil Grover had to undergo heart surgery in early 2022.
CBFC grants U/A certificate to Ajay Devgn-starrer Shaitaan while the original version Vash was passed with an ‘A’ certificate, that too with 8 cuts
Tue, 05 Mar 2024 09:30:58 +0200
The Ajay Devgn-starrer Shaitaan has been in the news ever since the makers launched the chilling trailer of the film on February 22. The advance booking opened on Sunday to a favourable response and it’s expected to fetch a good opening. On March 4, the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) granted a U/A certificate to the makers. It has led to jubilation in the trade and exhibition sector as it would mean that not just adults but even family crowds can now throng theatres to see Shaitaan.Shaitaan received 4 modifications from the Examining Committee (EC) of the CBFC. The EC asked the makers to add a voiceover for the disclaimer and another disclaimer stating 'the film does not support/endorse black magic'. They also told the makers to add a static message on liquor consumption. An abusive word was replaced with a scream. The film also got a visual cut - the makers were asked to reduce visuals of blood oozing from the mouth by 25%.Shaitaan movie releases in cinemas on March 8. The length of the film, as mentioned on the censor certificate, is 132 minutes.Shaitaan movie is an official remake of the 2023 Gujarati super-hit film, Vash. Interestingly, the original film was given an adults-only certificate. A Gujarati film industry member said, “Vash was not just passed with an ‘A’ certificate, but it was also given 8 cuts. Shaitaan, on the other hand, gets U/A and also fewer cuts. Nevertheless, Vash was a super-hit but with a U/A certificate, imagine the business it could have done.”Vash suffered dialogue cuts and also the scenes of bloodshed were deleted at multiple places. In all, the CBFC asked the makers to do 8 cuts and modifications.An industry insider, however, noted, “It is possible that Shaitaan is less gory than Vash and hence, it hasn’t faced so many cuts. Only once we see the film can we make a comparison. Until then, it’s too early to conclude that the CBFC was biased towards the Bollywood remake.”Nevertheless, this comes at a time when the Gujarati industry and even Gujarati cinema moviegoers are slamming the CBFC over the treatment meted out to the recently released period film, Kasoombo. Its director Vijaygiri Bava posted a video alleging the CBFC gave unfair cuts to his film. He revealed that scenes of shlokas were asked to be removed while no cut was given to the religious scenes of Alaudin Khilji’s character. The video, in which the director also claimed that he got the certificate a day before and that he was on the verge of crying, went viral on social media.Also Read: Jyotika on returning to Bollywood after 25 years with Shaitaan: “Very strong role-wise, content-wise and as a film, I feel extremely proud of it”
Prajakta Koli, Freida Pinto, Charithra Chandran to lend voices to the series ‘She Creates Change’ that aims to drive gender equality
Mon, 04 Mar 2024 16:50:39 +0200
Content creator, actress and climate activist, Prajakta Koli who is currently shooting for Mismatched 3 will lend her voice to the world’s first non-profit film series titled ‘She Creates Change’ that aims to drive gender equality and literacy in low-income communities with the belief that educated women can change the world. Curated by global education nonprofit Room to Read, the six-episode short film series narrates the stories of six girls hailing from historically low-income communities in Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Tanzania and Vietnam who confront diverse challenges unique to their lives and learn how to harness their inner strength and advocate for themselves and change their futures using particular life skills. The series which combines animation and live-action documentary addresses themes like climate justice, financial literacy, food insecurity, child marriage, discrimination, menstruation and sexual harassment. The project also features voiceovers from prominent actors and advocates from across the world including Freida Pinto, Charithra Chandran, Dilshad Vadsaria, Adhir Kalyan, Amita Suman, Amrita Acharia and Quyen Ngo.In celebration of International Women’s Day, the film series through its partnership with Warner Bros. Discovery will premiere on March 8, 15 and 22 to audiences in Asia and will be showcased as an official selection at the Tribeca Festival, Manchester Animation Festival, London Short Film Festival and the British Animation Awards later this year.As per Deadline, Prajakta Koli states, “As the voice of Dewmini, a character deeply rooted in climate advocacy and girls' education and empowerment, I am profoundly honoured to be part of 'She Creates Change.' This film beautifully captures the diverse journeys of young girls from various regions, emphasizing the pivotal role of education in shaping their futures. Every girl deserves access to quality education and the chance to flourish. Through Dewmini's narrative, intertwined with themes of climate advocacy, we aim to spark meaningful conversations and drive action towards ensuring every girl's right to education. I am proud to contribute to such an impactful project and look forward to audiences experiencing these compelling stories on International Women's Day, March 8th."Frieda Pinto states, “The path to a gender-equal world is being paved by Room to Read. Through its programmes and ground-breaking content including She Creates Change, Room to Read demonstrates exactly what can—and does—happen when young women are supported to learn and imagine their own futures. She Creates Change is a poignant call to action for us all to increase our investment in girls’ education.”Geetha Murali, CEO, Room to Read, "Through She Creates Change, Room to Read aims to reach all 432 million adolescent girls in the world with content that will help them surmount challenges and discover their own power to shape their futures. We are incredibly grateful for Prajakta Koli’s shared commitment to accelerating equality for young women and are honored to have partnered with creative talent like her, who have made She Creates Change approachable and inspirational to a large number of girls. Through this project, we are collectively helping girls develop skills, identify accessible role models and catalyze the dignity they need to overcome limiting gender norms.”She Creates Change is backed by an all women-led creative team. To produce the film series, Nexus Studios — winner of the Academy Award, BAFTA, Emmy, Cannes Grand Prix and The Grammy — curated a team of diverse women directors from around the world for the animation direction, including Oscar nominee Siqi Song, Bonnie Taylor Forsyth, Claudia Chinyere Akole, Hannah Lau-Walker, Neeraja Raj and Prashanti Aswani,. Emmy-winner Martha Adams serves as series director and alongside Ian Blei, as series producer. Executive producers are Oscar-winner Brenda Chapman, Freida Pinto, Dr. Geetha Murali and veteran screenwriter and director Jill Culton. Karun Mungai performs the original song ‘Who I Am’ written by Warsan Shire and composed by Lucie Treacher. Moonshine Pictures led live action production with production support by Cineflix Media Inc. Sound and music production was provided by Brain Audio. She Creates Change was made possible with generous support from the Troper Wojcicki Foundation, Comic Relief US and Tatch. The project is funded by Susan Wojcicki, former CEO of YouTube.She Creates Change has support from the Troper Wojcicki Foundation, Comic Relief U.S. and Tatcha. Episodes will air on the Discovery Asia channel in Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia, Mongolia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam, and on the TLC and Discovery+ India channels in Bangladesh, India, Maldives, Nepal and Sri Lanka.
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SCOOP: Kiara Advani lands a whopping Rs. 13 crores for Don 3, gets her biggest pay cheque to date
Mon, 04 Mar 2024 16:30:56 +0200
Earlier in the year, we were the first to inform our esteemed readers that Farhan Akhtar and Ranveer Singh have locked Kiara Advani as the female lead of Don 3. And now, we exclusively bring to you the inside story of this casting coup for the first-ever Don Universe Film. According to sources close to the development, it was a pick between Kriti Sanon and Kiara Advani for Don 3."Farhan Akhtar had short-listed two girls for Don 3, and it was Ranveer Singh who was very keen to have Kiara Advani on board. The two share a very comfortable bond off-screen and Ranveer felt that the off-screen bond would transform beautifully on the screen. Farhan then went to Kiara Advani and pitched her character," a source told Bollywood Hungama exclusively.The source further added that Kiara Advani has charged premium pricing for Don 3. The makers were more than happy to give her the biggest paycheque to date. "Kiara Advani has charged Rs. 13 crores to come on board Don 3. It's the biggest that she charged to date and the actress is all charged up to prep for the big-scale action scenes of Don 3. The amount that Kiara has fetched for Don 3 is almost 50 percent higher than what she is getting for another action film, War 2 with Hrithik Roshan and JR. NTR," the source told us further.Don 3 is slated to go on floors in August with a big schedule and will hit the big screen in 2025.Also Read: Don 3: Ranveer Singh and Kiara Advani to begin action training in March with experts from Thailand – Report
Varun Tej starrer Operation Valentine sells non-theatrical for a whopping Rs 50 crores, reveal sources
Mon, 04 Mar 2024 16:07:43 +0200
Popular actor Varun Tej Konidela made his Bollywood debut with Operation Valentine in which he essayed the role of an air force, leaving his fans impressed. After its theatrical release, we hear that the makers have now sold the digital rights of the film to Prime Video for its streaming. Moreover, sources have revealed that the non-theatrical rights for the Varun Tej film have been sold for a whopping amount of Rs 50 crores.According to the sources, the budget of the film was Rs. 43 crores, so Operation Valentine is expected to have made a profit, even without considering its box office numbers. For the unversed, non-theatrical rights of the film also comprise of the satellite, digital, audio, and other rights for all languages. A source close to the production has confirmed the details and added, “Operation Valentine team is very excited as they are already in profit after selling the satellite, digital streaming rights, and music rights for 50crores. This over arches the budget of the film, which is Rs. 40 crores.”Speaking of the film, Operation Valentine is inspired by real life events and is expected to be a patriotic, edge-of-the-seat entertainer. It aims at showcasing the indomitable spirits of our Air Force heroes on the frontlines and the challenges they faced as they fought one of the biggest, fiercest aerial attacks that India has ever seen.Directed by Shakti Pratap Singh Hada, the film is produced under the banner Sony Pictures International Production and Renaissance Pictures. Also co-starring Ruhani Sharma, Mir Sarwar, Paresh Pahuja, Shataf Figar, Sampath Raj, among others, the film released in theatres on March 1 in Telugu and Hindi simultaneously.Also Read: “Operation Valentine is our own interpretation of what happened in 2019 at Pulwama,” says Varun Tej
Ranveer Singh in talks for big-budget action thriller with Aditya Dhar? Here's what we know
Mon, 04 Mar 2024 15:12:44 +0200
In 2023, Ranveer Singh's stellar portrayal in Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani earned him widespread praise. As he steps into 2024, the actor is poised for an exciting lineup. Beginning with Rohit Shetty's much-anticipated Singham Again, followed by Farhan Akhtar's Don 3, and then Basil Joseph's Shaktimaan. He also has Sanjay Leela Bhansali's magnum opus Baiju Bawra. However, it seems like he is on the verge of signing an action thriller with Uri: The Surgical Strike director Aditya Dhar, which apparently will go on floors soon.According to a report in Pinkvilla, a source said, “After URI: The Surgical Strike, Aditya Dhar has been looking to create something special and is finally set to embark on a new journey with an action thriller led by Ranveer Singh. The film is set against the backdrop of Indian Intelligence Agencies and will see Ranveer in a completely new avatar – it’s a real, heroic, and larger-than-life world. Ranveer and Aditya have met 4 to 5 times over the last 3 weeks and the paperwork is expected to be locked shortly.”“It was an instant yes from Ranveer Singh. He heard the script and got all charged up to be a part of Dhar’s world in the first meeting itself. He asked his team to rework his calendar and put the Aditya Dhar film on priority. While Don 3 and Shaktimaan have been in the planning stage for a while now, the Aditya Dhar film has just came together organically in the forefront for Ranveer Singh,” the source added.Now, his calendar has been revised with Bhansali’s project being put on the backburner and him wrapping Singham Again by April 2024. “The revised work calendar for Ranveer Singh now is – Aditya Dhar’s next by May 2024, followed by Don 3 from August/September 2024, and Shaktimaan from May/June 2025,” the source revealed. He is expected to do the paperwork soon.Meanwhile, Ranveer Singh will be seen in Singham Again, alongside Ajay Devgn and Akshay Kumar among others, during Independence Day 2024 weekend.
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Richa Chadha, Dulquer Salmaan, Vir Das REACT to Spanish woman's gang-rape in Jharkhand: “Shame on our rotten society”
Mon, 04 Mar 2024 14:41:40 +0200
The recent gang rape incident involving a Spanish woman on a bike tour with her husband has sent shockwaves across the nation. On Friday night, the couple fell victim to a heinous crime allegedly perpetrated by seven individuals in Kurmahat village, Dumka district, Jharkhand. Reacting to this horrific incident, Bollywood actress Richa Chadha took to Instagram to express her outrage, denouncing the treatment of foreigners in India and lamenting the state of society."Shameful! Indians are treating foreigners like they treat their own women. Shame on our rotten society," Chadha wrote in her Instagram post. Joining the chorus of condemnation, actor Dulquer Salmaan expressed his distress over the incident, sharing a video made by the victim's husband on his Instagram stories. Salmaan expressed solidarity with the couple."Crushed to hear about this! You both recently visited Kottayam where close friends hosted you for a meal. This should not happen to anyone anywhere," Salmaan wrote, highlighting the gravity of the situation and the urgent need for societal change.Singer Chinmayi Sripada also weighed in on the issue, criticising the lack of empathy and accountability in Indian society. Referring to previous instances of harassment faced by foreign nationals in the country, Sripada shed light on the importance of acknowledging the problem and implementing effective measures to ensure safety for all."It is well known by now how men in India ogle at and harass foreign nationals and women. Aththi Devo Bhava and Beti Bachao are mere slogans," Sripada remarked, underscoring the gap between rhetoric and action in addressing gender-based violence.Comedian-turned-actor Vir Das also expressed his views on the matter and wrote on X, “The 7 men responsible for Jharkhand need to be found and given the strictest punishment the law can provide. A shameful act that we MUST show will not be tolerated.”This is such an uncalled for, unempathetic response to a foreign national who publishes (after adding he still loves the country) his experiences as a tourist.
Aththi Devo Bhava and Beti Bachao are mere slogans.It is well known by now how men in India ogle at and harass… Chinmayi Sripaada (@Chinmayi) March 3, 2024
The 7 men responsible for Jharkhand need to be found and given the strictest punishment the law can provide. A shameful act that we MUST show will not be tolerated.
— Vir Das (@thevirdas) March 3, 2024
According to reports, the assailants not only subjected the couple to a brutal assault but also robbed them of cash and other belongings when they resisted. Reportedly, the authorities detained three of the accused in connection with the case. Also Read: Ali Fazal and Richa Chadha announce their future slate; to produce an adult animation flick, Doggie Stylez, documentary of their wedding, RiAlity
Ridhi Dogra and Anshuman Jha’s Lakadbaggha to be launched as comic book at ComicCon 2024 before the sequel goes on floors
Mon, 04 Mar 2024 12:56:08 +0200
Actor Anshuman Jha has revealed the upcoming launch of the world's first Animal Lover Vigilante comic book, ‘Lakadbaggha (The Hyena)’. Created by American illustrator Brittain Peck, this project is set to be unveiled at the ComicCon 2024.The origin story of the action film Lakadbaggha which won the Vision Award at Stuttgart last year, also won Jha the Best Actor Award at the HBO South Asian Festival in New York, before clocking over a 100 million viewing minutes on its digital release in India, will now be a comic book series. The sequel of the film goes on floor in July this year.Brittain Peck said, “Lakadbaggha is an extraordinary film - it's the birth of a superhero who is an ordinary man. I am thrilled to be creating the comic book series with Anshuman and to be able to adapt his compelling creative vision into our original comic book series. Arjun is a simple yet powerful man and a necessary character in our times to remind us of our responsibility to advocate for the vulnerable.”Anshuman Jha, known for his acting histrionics as the masked vigilante in the film, expressed his enthusiasm for this dream project. “Lakadbaggha has been a dream project, and seeing it expand into the comic book realm is beyond exciting and one which will live beyond us. I am thrilled to create this with Brittain, who believes in the concept of becoming the voice of the voiceless as much as I do,” he stated. The comic book promises to bring the beloved characters Arjun Bakshi (Jha) & Akshara D'souza (Ridhi Dogra) to life in a new and visually captivating way.Anubhab Chitlangia from First Ray Films said, “Anshuman continues to push creative boundaries. Lakadbaggha has been a dream for him. And with Brittain on board, we are in the process of creating India's first of its kind comic book hero with a parallel film universe on the title. The sequel to the film, starring Anshuman Jha and Ridhi Dogra, and written by Sourav Ghosh, is set to begin production in 2024.”Comic book fans and enthusiasts can look forward to the official launch of ‘Lakadbaggha (The Hyena)’ comic book at the ComicCon 2024, where Anshuman Jha and the creative team will unveil this addition to the Animal Lover Vigilante universe.Also Read: Ridhi Dogra and Anshuman Jha starrer Lakadbaggha invited to be screened for the Environmental Minister of India
Sajid Nadiadwala ventures into Marathi cinema with Sahyadri Films and Jophiel Enterprise
Mon, 04 Mar 2024 10:45:22 +0200
Filmmaker Sajid Nadiadwala forays into Marathi film, Nadiadwala Grandson Enters presents Jophiel Enterprise, led by Warda Nadiadwala, and Sahyadri Films, helmed by Tejaswini Pandit, for a special collaboration. With the aim to enhance the storytelling norms with a series of Marathi films that break barriers and celebrate diverse tales, the collaboration is about creating magic on screen that reflects the rich tapestry of our culture and heritage. The team is all set to showcase stories that grip your heart, visuals that take your breath away, and content that's a cut above the rest. With this dream team at the helm, you can bet on a cinematic experience like no other.Producer Warda Nadiadwala expressed her elation about the collaboration, saying, "We're truly thrilled and humbled to partner with Sayadri Film for Marathi cinema. I have a deep connection to the land, culture, and language—it's our home. Teaming up with Tejaswini Pandit fills us with excitement as we aim to present audiences with fresh perspectives and deeply impactful stories. I truly believe with Tejaswini’s insights about Marathi cinema we aspire to exceed your expectations and sincerely hope for your love and blessings as we embark on this new journey in the illustrious and flourishing Marathi Cinema."Speaking about the partnership with Sajid Nadiadwala and Warda Nadiadwala, producer Tejaswini Pandit expresses, “This collaboration is truly exceptional and a great honor for me and my entire team. Historically, Marathi cinema has been known for its talented actors and filmmakers who have delivered memorable content to audiences. However, there has been a lack of grandeur and marketing in Marathi films. Now, teaming up with esteemed producer Sajid Nadiadwala and Warda Nadiadwala, we aim to change that narrative. This partnership is poised to be a game-changer, offering audiences a vast canvas to experience larger-than-life cinematic journeys. We are immensely thrilled and honoured by this collaboration and eagerly anticipate presenting exceptional content to our audiences.”NGE Presents is produced by Warda Nadiadwala and Tejaswini Pandit.
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Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg gets impressed with Anant Ambani’s watch worth Rs. 14 crore
Sun, 03 Mar 2024 21:15:12 +0200
Readers would be aware that Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant are currently enjoying their pre-wedding festivities in Jamnagar, Gujarat, which is also the hometown of the groom-to-be which also includes Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and his wife Priscilla Chan who are also a part of this esteemed guestlist. A video featuring the guests during a private conversation with the groom-to-be surfaced online which showcased how Mark and his wife were mighty impressed with a priced possession of Anant Ambani which is a watch worth Rs. 14 crores.On the second day of their visit to Jamnagar, Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan seemed to be discussing their itinerary which included A Walk By The Wild Side, which was a short visit to Vantara, an animal rescue and rehabilitation owned by the Ambanis as well as Mela Rouge, which was a night filled with desi performances of Bollywood celebs. While Mark and Priscilla were dressed as per the theme which was ‘jungle fever’ for the morning of March 2, the private conversation had Anant planning the rest of the day for his esteemed guests. In this video which is going viral on social media, Mark and his wife were quite impressed with the watch which Anant was wearing.As soon as they came across the same, Priscilla Chan exclaimed, “This watch is fantastic, that is so cool”. Her comment was interrupted by Zuckerberg who added, “Yeah, I told him that already.” He also mentioned how the watch made him long for one. “You know, I never really wanted to get a watch. But after seeing that, I was like, watches are cool,” he shared. Chan too expressed her interest in possessing one. For the unversed, the watch in question is from the luxury brand Audemars Piguet, from their Royal Oak collection which is expected to be worth Rs. 14 crores.Mark Zuckerberg & his wife Priscilla was surprised to see Anant Ambani's watch. Anant was seen carrying beautiful audemars piguet royal oak open worked skeleton worth INR 14 crore. ????#AnantRadhikaWedding | #AnantAmbani pic.twitter.com/DEql5XFWUA
— Radhika Chaudhary (@Radhika8057) March 3, 2024Speaking of the pre-wedding functions, the celebrations which kicked off on March 1 is expected to end on March 3. Stars like Shah Rukh Khan, Aamir Khan, Salman Khan, Aamir Khan, Rajinikanth, Ram Charan, Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone, Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt, Sidharth Malhotra and Kiara Advani, Akshay Kumar, Ajay Devgn, among many others were a part of these festivities.Also Read: Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant Story: It was not love at first sight for them but a friendship that will now last forever
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Horoscope Today: Astrological prediction for March 8, 2024
Daily horoscope: Are the stars lined up in your favour? Find out the astrological prediction for Aries, Leo, and other zodiac signs for March 8, 2024.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 01:00:05 +0530
Pisces Daily Horoscope Today, March 8, 2024 predicts ailments in females
Read Pisces daily horoscope for March 8, 2024, to know your astrological predictions. Some Pisces natives will walk into the ex-lover.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 00:11:03 +0530
Aquarius Daily Horoscope Today, March 8, 2024 advises family planning
Read Taurus daily horoscope for March 8, 2024, to know your astrological predictions. Look for more enticing moments in love today.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 00:10:03 +0530
Capricorn Daily Horoscope Today, March 6, 2024 predicts risks
Read Capricorn daily horoscope for March 8, 2024, to know your astrological predictions. Money will come in as the day progresses.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 00:09:02 +0530
Sagittarius Daily Horoscope Today, March 8, 2024 predicts complicated health
Read Sagittarius daily horoscope for March 8, 2024, to know your astrological predictions. Misunderstandings will make the day lousy in terms of love.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 00:08:02 +0530
Scorpio Daily Horoscope Today, March 8, 2024 predicts health at your side
Read Scorpio daily horoscope for March 8,2024, to know your astrological predictions. You will see professional success knocking on the door today.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 00:07:02 +0530
Libra Daily Horoscope Today, March 8, 2024 predicts turbulent work life
Read Libra daily horoscope for March 8, 2024, to know your astrological predictions. Minor challenges will exist in office life.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 00:06:02 +0530
Virgo Daily Horoscope Today, March 8, 2024 predicts monetary gainsUntitled Story
Read Virgo daily horoscope for March 8, 2024, to know your astrological predictions. No serious ailment will hurt you today.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 00:05:01 +0530
Leo Daily Horoscope Today, March 8, 2024 predicts fiscal disputes
Read Leo daily horoscope for March 8, 2024, to know your astrological predictions. Let your sincerity talk in the love life.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 00:04:01 +0530
Cancer Daily Horoscope Today, March 8, 2024 predicts marriage on the cards
Read Cancer daily horoscope for Mar 8, 2024, to know your astrological predictions. Your professional life will see minor hiccups in the first part of the day.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 00:03:00 +0530
Gemini Daily Horoscope Today, March 8, 2024 predicts health troubles
Read Gemini daily horoscope for March 8, 2024, to know your astrological predictions. No major financial hiccup will happen today.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 00:02:00 +0530
Taurus Daily Horoscope Today, March 8, 2024 predicts professional triumph
Read Taurus daily horoscope for March 8, 2024, to know your astrological predictions. There is love in the air.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 00:01:19 +0530
Aries Daily Horoscope Today, March 8, 2024 predicts a romantic aura
Read Aries daily horoscope for March 8, 2024, to know your astrological predictions. Health & wealth are also good today.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 00:00:19 +0530
Weekly Panchang from March 8-15, 2024: Maha Shivaratri, Sun’s Transit in Pisces, Auspicious Muhuratas
Weekly Panchang from March 8-15, 2024 to determine the auspicious & inauspicious time for performing day-to-day tasks based on the planetary positions.
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 18:10:43 +0530
Weekly Chinese Horoscope from March 4-10, 2024: 5 signs to get lucky in love
Chinese Horoscope from March 4- 10, 2024: Find out why these five Chinese zodiac signs will be lucky in love this week.
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 17:58:43 +0530
Tarot Card Readings: Tarot daily prediction for March 7, 2024
Let us delve into your daily tarot predictions for March 7, 2024.
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 14:19:15 +0530
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Love and Relationship Horoscope for March 9, 2024
Daily Love Horoscope March 9, 2024: Today's love forecast says surprise in love. Find daily astrological predictions for all sun signs.
Sat, 09 Mar 2024 06:00:04 +0530
Horoscope Today: Astrological prediction for March 9, 2024
Daily horoscope: Are the stars lined up in your favour? Find out the astrological prediction for Aries, Leo, and other zodiac signs for March 9, 2024.
Sat, 09 Mar 2024 01:00:11 +0530
Pisces Daily Horoscope Today, March 9, 2024 predicts minor monetary hiccups
Read Pisces daily horoscope for March 9, 2024, to know your astrological predictions. Minor monetary issues may exist today.
Sat, 09 Mar 2024 00:11:09 +0530
Capricorn Daily Horoscope Today, March 9, 2024 predicts good returns
Read Capricorn daily horoscope for March 9, 2024, to know your astrological predictions. Financially you are good.
Sat, 09 Mar 2024 00:09:08 +0530
Sagittarius Daily Horoscope Today, March 9, 2024 predicts a productive day
Read Sagittarius daily horoscope for March 9, 2024, to know your astrological predictions. Your health is also positive today.
Sat, 09 Mar 2024 00:08:08 +0530
Scorpio Daily Horoscope Today, March 9, 2024 predicts mixed results
Scorpio Daily Horoscope Today, March 9, 2024 predicts mixed results. No major financial issue will exist today.
Sat, 09 Mar 2024 00:07:08 +0530
Libra Daily Horoscope Today, March 9, 2024 predicts a love affair
Read Libra daily horoscope for March 9, 2024, to know your astrological predictions. Financial troubles exist today, but health is good.
Sat, 09 Mar 2024 00:06:07 +0530
Virgo Daily Horoscope Today, March 9, 2024 predicts luck with sapphire gemstone
Read Virgo daily horoscope for March 9, 2024, to know your astrological predictions. Despite minor challenges, professional life will be successful.
Sat, 09 Mar 2024 00:05:07 +0530
Leo Daily Horoscope Today, March 9, 2024 advises to invest in real estate
Read Leo daily horoscope for March 9, 2024, to know your astrological predictions. New opportunities will knock on the door today.
Sat, 09 Mar 2024 00:04:07 +0530
Cancer Daily Horoscope Today, March 9, 2024 predicts business expansion
Read Cancer daily horoscope for March 9, 2024, to know your astrological predictions. No major financial crisis will hurt you.
Sat, 09 Mar 2024 00:03:06 +0530
Gemini Daily Horoscope Today, March 9, 2024 predicts academic success
Read Gemini daily horoscope for March 9, 2024, to know your astrological predictions. Financial issues will be there.
Sat, 09 Mar 2024 00:02:06 +0530
Taurus Daily Horoscope Today, March 8, 2024 predicts new business deals
Read Taurus daily horoscope for March 9, 2024, to know your astrological predictions. Settle the issues in your love affair.
Sat, 09 Mar 2024 00:01:06 +0530
Aries Daily Horoscope Today, March 9, 2024 predicts pink of health
Read Aries daily horoscope for March 9, 2024, to know your astrological predictions. Financially you are good and wealth will come in.
Sat, 09 Mar 2024 00:00:06 +0530
Harnessing Positive Energies: The Power of Kaamdhenu Cow in Vastu
This article has been authored by Nalini Sachdeva, an astrologer and Vastu expert.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 21:36:32 +0530
New Moon in Pisces 2024: Here's what it means for your zodiac sign
Read your New Moon in Pisces predictions on March 10, 2024 as per your zodiac sign.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 17:23:08 +0530
Tarot Card Readings: Tarot daily prediction for March 8, 2024
Let us delve into your daily tarot predictions for March 8, 2024.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 14:23:59 +0530
Maha Shivratri 2024: Lord Shiva will bless these zodiac signs this year
Let us look at the changes this Maha Shivratri will bring about in the lives of people from different zodiac signs.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 08:00:13 +0530
Love and Relationship Horoscope for March 8, 2024
Daily Love Horoscope March 8, 2024: Today's horoscope forecasts a roller coaster of feelings. Find daily astrological predictions for all sun signs.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 06:00:03 +0530
Career Horoscope Today for March 8, 2024: A wave of changes at the workplace
Daily Horoscope Today, March 08, 2024: Get daily career astrological predictions that will help you prosper at your workplace.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 03:00:11 +0530
Horoscope Today: Astrological prediction for March 8, 2024
Daily horoscope: Are the stars lined up in your favour? Find out the astrological prediction for Aries, Leo, and other zodiac signs for March 8, 2024.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 01:00:05 +0530
Pisces Daily Horoscope Today, March 8, 2024 predicts ailments in females
Read Pisces daily horoscope for March 8, 2024, to know your astrological predictions. Some Pisces natives will walk into the ex-lover.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 00:11:03 +0530
Capricorn Daily Horoscope Today, March 6, 2024 predicts risks
Read Capricorn daily horoscope for March 8, 2024, to know your astrological predictions. Money will come in as the day progresses.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 00:09:02 +0530
Sagittarius Daily Horoscope Today, March 8, 2024 predicts complicated health
Read Sagittarius daily horoscope for March 8, 2024, to know your astrological predictions. Misunderstandings will make the day lousy in terms of love.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 00:08:02 +0530
Scorpio Daily Horoscope Today, March 8, 2024 predicts health at your side
Read Scorpio daily horoscope for March 8,2024, to know your astrological predictions. You will see professional success knocking on the door today.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 00:07:02 +0530
Libra Daily Horoscope Today, March 8, 2024 predicts turbulent work life
Read Libra daily horoscope for March 8, 2024, to know your astrological predictions. Minor challenges will exist in office life.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 00:06:02 +0530
Virgo Daily Horoscope Today, March 8, 2024 predicts monetary gainsUntitled Story
Read Virgo daily horoscope for March 8, 2024, to know your astrological predictions. No serious ailment will hurt you today.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 00:05:01 +0530
Leo Daily Horoscope Today, March 8, 2024 predicts fiscal disputes
Read Leo daily horoscope for March 8, 2024, to know your astrological predictions. Let your sincerity talk in the love life.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 00:04:01 +0530
Cancer Daily Horoscope Today, March 8, 2024 predicts marriage on the cards
Read Cancer daily horoscope for Mar 8, 2024, to know your astrological predictions. Your professional life will see minor hiccups in the first part of the day.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 00:03:00 +0530
Gemini Daily Horoscope Today, March 8, 2024 predicts health troubles
Read Gemini daily horoscope for March 8, 2024, to know your astrological predictions. No major financial hiccup will happen today.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 00:02:00 +0530
Taurus Daily Horoscope Today, March 8, 2024 predicts professional triumph
Read Taurus daily horoscope for March 8, 2024, to know your astrological predictions. There is love in the air.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 00:01:19 +0530
Aries Daily Horoscope Today, March 8, 2024 predicts a romantic aura
Read Aries daily horoscope for March 8, 2024, to know your astrological predictions. Health & wealth are also good today.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 00:00:19 +0530
Weekly Panchang from March 8-15, 2024: Maha Shivaratri, Sun’s Transit in Pisces, Auspicious Muhuratas
Weekly Panchang from March 8-15, 2024 to determine the auspicious & inauspicious time for performing day-to-day tasks based on the planetary positions.
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 18:10:43 +0530
Weekly Chinese Horoscope from March 4-10, 2024: 5 signs to get lucky in love
Chinese Horoscope from March 4- 10, 2024: Find out why these five Chinese zodiac signs will be lucky in love this week.
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 17:58:43 +0530
Tarot Card Readings: Tarot daily prediction for March 7, 2024
Let us delve into your daily tarot predictions for March 7, 2024.
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 14:19:15 +0530
Latest Books - Find the detailed information about Books and their Author name. Also find Most Popular Books in India and the World at Hindustan times.
Review: The Past is Never Dead by Ujjal Dosanjh
A debut novel that packs in a good overview of Punjab’s caste history as it is transposed into the settlements of second and third generation Punjabis in the UK
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 23:04:19 +0530
Karen Powell - “I feel drawn to Emily Bronte’s untamed spirit”
The author of Fifteen Wild Decembers on her evocative reimagination of Emily Brontë’s life narrated in the 19th century novelist’s own voice
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 22:53:16 +0530
Review: H-Pop: The Secretive World of Hindutva Pop Stars by Kunal Purohit
Combining reportage and extensive interviews to examine the connection between the incendiary lyrics of Hindutva pop songs and anti-minority violence
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 22:52:19 +0530
HT Picks; New Reads
This week’s pick of interesting reads includes a book on how Gorkhas have come to be treated as outsiders, a collection of poems to brighten every day, and a volume that looks at how India’s digital revolution offers the keys to cracking open its market
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 22:39:13 +0530
The Beast: All the lives we never lived
In Bertrand Bonello’s feature film, an almost-romance spanning centuries, Gabrielle and Louis, played by Lea Seydoux and George Mackay, are reincarnated as doomed lovers, always living under a shadow of a looming disaster
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 20:14:10 +0530
Shenaz Treasury - “Marriage was invented when people lived till 35”
During a conversation at the Kerala Literature Festival, the actor and travel influencer spoke about her new book about learning from her breakups
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 21:16:33 +0530
Review: Outlive; The Science and Art of Longevity
A tool book on how to live a long, meaningful, and fulfilling life, Outlive is a manifesto on staying young even as we grow older
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 15:00:23 +0530
Find the latest company press releases in the list below. No HT Group journalist was involved in the creation of these press releases
HT Brand Stories: Find the latest CEO’s interviews, fashion event, tech event, trendy gadgets and health-related stories at Hindustan Times
BlackRock’s Rick Rieder Presents Insights at the India Global Forum’s Annual Investment Summit 'NXT10'
India Global Forum tells the story of contemporary India. The pace of change and growth India has set itself is an opportunity for the world.
Sat, 09 Mar 2024 11:02:05 +0530
Hero FinCorp Offers Instant Cash Loan in 1 hour in Bangalore with Rapid Disbursal in 48 Hrs
Hero FinCorp does not just provide loans but also offers guidance and support to build a strong credit history.
Sat, 09 Mar 2024 10:59:50 +0530
Buzzart Software’s Entrepreneurial Journey: A Story of Tech, Fitness, and Entrepreneurial Vision
Amidst his entrepreneurial ventures, Monis M. Khan faced his share of challenges, with a journey far from silver-spooned.
Sat, 09 Mar 2024 10:37:45 +0530
Dabur Hajmola Commemorates International Women’s Day with #AchhaiKaChatkara Campaign
On International Women's Day Dabur Hajmola’s #AchhaiKaChatkara campaign shines a spotlight on the journey of Dorris Francis, a self-proclaimed traffic manager
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 22:23:31 +0530
Unraveling the Perks of Health Insurance Tax Benefits
Health insurance serves as a crucial pillar of financial stability, offering individuals and families protection against the exorbitant costs of healthcare.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 20:40:22 +0530
Empowering Tomorrow: Unveiling Inspiring Women Leaders on International Women's Day 2024
As we commemorate this day, let’s meet some visionary women leaders who continue to shape our world with resilience, innovation, and compassion.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 20:39:18 +0530
Introducing Inspiring Women Leaders on International Women's Day 2024
Let’s honor these inspiring women leaders, whose stories inspire us to strive for excellence and forge a path towards progress on this International Women's Day
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 20:39:16 +0530
Journey to Motherhood: Gynecologists' Advice for Women on International Women's Day
Through the lens of medical expertise, gynecologists offer invaluable insights into the various stages of pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum care.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 20:39:14 +0530
AIOS and RANZCO Unite to Combat Preventable Blindness
This collaboration marks a significant milestone by bringing together the expertise & resources of two leading organisations to tackle this pressing issue
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 19:38:20 +0530
Empowering Women: A Celebration of International Women's Day at Impetus
At the heart of Impetus’s success is its inclusive culture, where diversity is not just embraced but celebrated
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 19:35:39 +0530
India Global Forum Brings Together Bestselling Authors Amish Tripathi and Jeffrey Archer
Bestselling authors Amish Tripathi and Jeffrey Archer shared insights into their craft at India Global Forum’s Annual Investment Summit ‘NXT10’ on 6 March
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 19:33:05 +0530
Best Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) Treatment Doctor in Delhi, India [Expert Specialist]
Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is characterized by the formation of a blood clot (thrombus) within deep veins of the legs
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 19:31:39 +0530
Top 10 Women Influencers in India
Kiteskraft Productions LLP wishes a Happy Women's Day to all the phenomenal women out there
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 19:30:20 +0530
Future Generali Launches Women Specific Health Insurance Plan
Women's health insurance has gained prominence due to the recognition of distinct health concerns that women face throughout their lives.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 19:30:14 +0530
Top 10 Principals for the Month of March 2024
Kiteskraft Productions LLP recognizes educators who have contributed in the impartation of Education by blending expertise with outcome-based learning
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 19:29:22 +0530
Challenges to Changes: Vice President of Gandhinagar University Empowering Women Through Her Journey
Vinita Rohera's vision for excellence extends beyond traditional boundaries. She has transitioned the entire university campus into an AI-enabled setup.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 19:20:59 +0530
International Women's Day: Recognizing Women Leaders Building the Future
Let’s honour these trailblazers and acknowledge their pivotal role in building a more equitable, inclusive, and prosperous future for all.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 19:15:12 +0530
Paykassma getting PSO licence from Bangladesh Central Bank
Paykassma Tech Innovation Ltd. was established in 2005 and has two wings including Paykassma and the other being MuthoFun.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 18:37:50 +0530
Paykassma getting PSO licence from Bangladesh Central Bank
Paykassma Tech Innovation Ltd. was established in 2005 and has two wings including Paykassma and the other being MuthoFun.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 18:37:01 +0530
Unsung heroes shine bright this International Women's Day, as women empower women on their journey
On this International Women's Day, let us celebrate both Mrs. Saroj Agarwal & Ms. Sandy Dias for their unwavering dedication to empowering women.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 18:36:57 +0530
Paykassma Appoints Solaiman Shukhon as Managing Director for Asia
One of the key strategic objectives outlined by Solaiman Shukhon is to achieve a significant turnover in the Bangladesh market.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 18:36:54 +0530
‘Mahayogi Highway 1 to Oneness’ English Theatrical Release Postponed
However, the movie is releasing on on the same day on Triloc Films and Rajan Luthra's own OTT/Distribution platform
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 17:07:05 +0530
International Women’s Day: Vistara’s #SheDoesItAll Campaign Celebrates the Strength and Resilience of Women
This International Women’s Day, Vistara released #SheDoesItAll – a campaign that celebrates the strength, and resilience of women
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 17:05:38 +0530
On International Women’s Day, This Airbnb Host’s Entrepreneurial Journey Will Inspire You
Let’s uncover the story of an Airbnb Host whose entrepreneurial spirit and dedication have shaped her success, making her a beacon of empowerment
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 16:59:30 +0530
Top 10 Indian Influential Women to Look Out for This International Women's Day 2024
From entrepreneurship to leadership, these women embody empowerment and serve as catalysts for positive change
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 14:33:55 +0530
Diverse Voices Speak Out on International Women's Day: Fame Finders Celebrating the Power and Resilience of Women
Individuals from all walks of life have united to share their perspectives, insights, and aspirations for a more inclusive and equitable future
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 14:32:39 +0530
Rise as a Strategic Finance Leader with IIM Calcutta's Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Programme
This 9-month programme is designed to help CFOs straddle financial decisions with value-creation strategies, and ground operations.
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 20:42:03 +0530
Impetus Continues its Legacy as a Great Place to Work with 9th Consecutive Certification
The Great Place To Work Certification™ is awarded when 70% or more of an organization's employees rate it as a great workplace.
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 19:34:32 +0530
Rock Castle curates a walk-through Pavilion for Trident Group, Steals the show at Bharat Tex 2024
The brand’s innovative approach, combined with Rock Castle’s meticulous attention to detail & experience, resulted in an unforgettable journey.
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 19:20:56 +0530
Pros and Cons of Taking Out a Gold Loan Online in India
Online gold loans ensure the disbursement of funds within hours and offer personalised loan offerings tailored to borrower requirements.
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 18:40:17 +0530
Selecting the Perfect Bridal Saree: Tips for Your Big Day
Make your wedding day unforgettable with the perfect bridal saree with these valuable tips on selecting the right fabric, colour, and design.
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 18:32:56 +0530
On a Budget? What You'll Pay for Tata Punch, Tiago, Maruti Swift and Hyundai Exter
Top variants of Tata Punch, Maruti Swift, Tata Tiago, and Hyundai Exter compared. Tata Punch and Tiago stand out for features, safety, and affordability.
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 12:16:41 +0530
The Future of Options Trading: How Samco's Options B.R.O. Makes Complex Analysis Accessible
Options strategy analysis requires traders to understand potential risks, rewards and overall market conditions that could affect the outcome of their position
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 12:03:01 +0530
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Why Nvidia shares are cooling off and will it lead to a stock split?
Nvidia shares declined by 5.5 per cent on Friday, erasing $128 billion in the chipmaker's market value.
Sat, 09 Mar 2024 07:10:33 +0530
Bitcoin touches lifetime high of $70,000; Memecoins rally even more
Bitcoin rose to $70,000 for the first time, even as traders appear to be shifting their attention elsewhere for higher returns.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 22:24:01 +0530
Sudha Murty's 0.83% stake in Infosys is worth nearly ₹5,600 crore
Sudha Murty, who was nominated to the Rajya Sabha by the President today, owns less than 1 percent stake in IT giant Infosys.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 21:37:22 +0530
India's forex reserves see ₹54k crore boost; jump to $625 billion in March 2024
India's forex reserve has jumped by $6.55 billion to $625 billion in the week ending on March 1, announced RBI.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 20:34:02 +0530
Jio vs Airtel vs VI for spectrum auction on May 20: Centre sets base price at ₹96,317 crore
The Centre has announced a mobile internet spectrum auction for May 20, where VI, Airtel and Reliance Jio are expected to battle it out.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 18:51:21 +0530
Interest rate for small savings schemes to remain unchanged for April-June 2024 quarter: Centre
The interest rate for several small savings schemes will remain unchanged for April-June 2024 quarter of the upcoming financial year.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 18:49:59 +0530
Crypto’s wild ride and should you be on it?
Ethereum is a massive, global network of computers (nodes) that can run software applications in a decentralized way
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 17:04:04 +0530
Aamir Khan, Ranbir Kapoor, Sachin Tendulkar: These top celebrities are riding India's IPO wave
Aamir Khan and Ranbir Kapoor have invested in DroneAcharya Aerial Innovations. See how much they have earned below
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 15:48:24 +0530
Amazon's Jeff Bezos is ‘so unusual’ because of these 4 unique traits, Andy Jassy says
Andy Jassy said that Jeff Bezos is “so unusual” as a boss because of his traits that make him the person he is.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 15:31:20 +0530
World food price index falls in February for seventh straight month
The Food and Agriculture Organization's (FAO) price index tracks the most globally traded food commodities.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 14:55:40 +0530
Goldman Sachs says it will exit Japan transaction banking
The financial group will close Goldman Sachs Bank USA Tokyo Branch, whose sole purpose was to support transaction banking in Japan.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 14:06:39 +0530
Bank holiday: Are banks closed on Saturday March 9, 2024
Bank holiday March 9: Some states will see a long weekend March 8-March 10 as banks will be closed for three consecutive days. Details below
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 14:02:47 +0530
OpenAI executives thought Sam Altman created toxic environment: ‘His manipulative behaviour…’
A report now claims that OpenAI's CTO Mira Murati played a key role in Sam Altman's ouster.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 13:39:55 +0530
BlackRock appoints Maheshwar Nataraj to lead private credit in India
BlackRock Inc. has appointed Maheshwar Nataraj to lead its private credit business in the fast-growing India market.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 12:51:42 +0530
Vistara passenger dissatisfied over non-veg meals options: ‘Fire up tandoor’. Airline responds
Vistara passenger suggested angrily, “Vistara should call themselves a half-service airline!" to which the airline responded.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 11:40:26 +0530
Shark Tank India: Not allowed to pitch because of lack of Hindi fluency, Chennai entrepreneur claims
Shark Tank India Season 3: Chennai-based entrepreneur Karthik Manikonda said that he was selected for the show but not allowed to pitch.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 11:27:16 +0530
Rupert Murdoch gets engaged at 92 to 67-year-old Elena Zhukova, all set to marry for fifth time
Rupert Murdoch Engagement: The couple's wedding will be held in California at his vineyard and estate Moraga.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 10:44:06 +0530
International Women’s Day 2024: These are top women entrepreneurs, their educational qualifications
International Women’s Day: Here's a look at some of the biggest women entrepreneurs and their educational qualifications
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 10:25:14 +0530
Taylor Swift for US President? Ray Dalio endorses singer with praise, says this
Taylor Swift is playing six sold-out concerts in Singapore which are being attended by 300,000 fans.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 10:12:39 +0530
Fed Is ‘Not Far’ From Confidence Needed to Cut Rates, Powell Says
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell suggested the central bank is getting close to the confidence it needs to start lowering interest rates.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 09:50:48 +0530
ChatGPT-created resumes good? This is senior ex-Google employee's advice
Recruiters can identify that the resumes were written by AI chatbots and this is bad for you, explains senior ex-Google employee.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 09:11:36 +0530
International women's day 2024: Key state government schemes for females
International Women's Day 2024: Here's a look at important state government initiatives for women
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 08:46:23 +0530
Xiaomi 14 is a true flagship phone underlined by Leica’s photography expertise
Xiaomi 14 is simply some of the best camera hardware you’ll find on an Android flagship phone, for now. Excellent results are delivered with old-school optimisations, and little AI. Xiaomi may have given Samsung and Google some sleepless nights, with pricing too
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 08:34:54 +0530
Flipkart may unveil quick commerce service in a couple of months: What we know
The move comes as 15-20-minute deliveries provided by Zepto, Instamart, and Blinkit are taking a major chunk of the sales of products.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 08:29:13 +0530
US stock market: Shares rally to records ahead of jobs report. What's happening?
The Nasdaq Composite hit an intraday record high and narrowly missed a closing record to end up 241.83 points, or 1.51%, at 16,273.38.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 07:38:28 +0530
Indian women shine in hospitality sector, earn over ₹200 cr in 2023 via Airbnb
Amongst the Indian women travellers, Millennials were leading the chart on travelling on Airbnb last year.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 07:38:04 +0530
Rivian Pausing New Georgia Factory, Offers New R2 and R3
Rivian Automotive Inc. is halting plans to build a new multibillion-dollar factory in Georgia, an abrupt reversal aimed at cutting costs while the company prepares to launch a cheaper electric vehicle.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 07:30:35 +0530
Stock market holiday today: BSE, NSE to remain close for trading on Mahashivratri 2024
Stock Market Holiday: On March 7, the benchmark indices climbed to fresh all-time highs in the opening trade.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 07:30:18 +0530
Bitcoin’s price is surging. What happens next?
The cryptocurrency is up by 63% this year
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 01:17:11 +0530
Indigo promoter Rakesh Gangwal invests ₹165 crore in Zetwerk
Zetwerk secures ₹165 crore investment from Indigo promoter Rakesh Gangwal.
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 22:59:56 +0530
IndiaAI Mission, DA hike, Ujjwala subsidy: Here are 5 major decisions taken by Cabinet today
Here's a look at the five major decisions announced by the union cabinet today.
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 22:39:27 +0530
The Mom Co.'s Mompreneurs Show announces winners: HT CEO Praveen Someshwar mentored them
The Mom Co.'s Mompreneurs Show is a hunt for India's top mom-led startups.
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 19:19:25 +0530
SEBI bars JM Financial from managing new bond issuances
SEBI restricts JM Financial from new mandates for bond issuances, allows 60-day extension for debt issues.
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 17:57:28 +0530
Planning to buy a new car? Tata Motors to hike prices up to 2% across segments from this date
Tata Motors said that the price increase will be applicable across the entire range of commercial vehicles.
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 16:17:00 +0530
This Ambani family member owns maximum stake in Reliance, not Mukesh Ambani, Nita Ambani, Isha Ambani, Akash, Anant
Mukesh Ambani alone owns 75 lakh or 0.12% of shares. A look at stakes of other Ambani family members.
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 16:06:03 +0530
PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana: Registrations for solar rooftop scheme begins, know details
PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana: How to apply for PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, subsidy amount and other details here
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 15:45:40 +0530
LTI Mindtree CFO Vinit Teredesai resigns; Vipul Chandra to assume role
Vipul Chandra, the head of treasury at Larsen and Toubro, has been appointed as the next CFO.
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 15:45:13 +0530
DA hike: Salary hike incoming? Cabinet likely takes DA to 50% for government staff
Dearness Allowance Hike: Following the hike, dearness allowance and dearness relief will be over 50 percent. Details below
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 15:23:59 +0530
Elon Musk's X has over a million jobs listings: Check if there's one for you
Since its inception, 'X Hiring' has been a part of a larger plan to expand the range of services offered by X.
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 15:10:53 +0530
Are banks closed today for Mahashivratri: Check state wise holiday list
Bank Holiday On Mahashivratri: Banks will be closed in several states across India on March 8 in observance of Mahashivratri. Check full list below
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 14:24:46 +0530
Ashneer Grover writes to RBI seeking probe into BharatPe: ‘If found guilty…’
Ashneer Grover said that BharatPe has deliberately “defrauded” the central bank by bringing back Bhavik Koladiya to the company.
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 13:45:28 +0530
Bill Gates on his India visit, PM Modi meet: ‘Can’t wait to go back’
Bill Gates in India: Bill Gates reflected on his visit to India and on his meeting with PM Modi.
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 13:34:14 +0530
Rupee hits six-month high of 82.72 against US dollar
A weaker dollar spurred by a batch of soft US jobs data and congressional testimony by Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell supported emerging Asian currencies.
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 13:02:49 +0530
Stocks to buy: Tata Steel, Bharti Airtel hit 52-week high. List of major gainers and losers
Sensex Today: These stocks have hit 52 week high todayTata Steel, Bharti Airtel & others hit 52 week high today ; Do you own any?
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 12:58:29 +0530
Elon Musk says will drop lawsuit if OpenAI changes name to…
Elon Musk sued OpenAI and accused the firm of breaching contractual agreements made when he helped start the ChatGPT-maker.
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 12:39:40 +0530
Morris II AI worm can steal your private data: What is it and how it works
Morris II: This AI worm can steal data and spread in different systems and it is named after the first-ever internet worm launched on the internet in 1988.
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 12:22:28 +0530
Air India deboards ‘rude’ head of a financial company: Here's what happened
After she was deboarded, the executive requested the airline that it was "very important" for her to be in London.
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 12:10:20 +0530
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Bajaj Auto to unveil world's first CNG-powered bike this year
The Bajaj Auto MD said that the CNG-powered bike is ‘potentially fantastic’ for the environment
Sat, 09 Mar 2024 10:37:07 +0530
Volvo XC40 Recharge gets entry-level Single variant, priced at ₹55 lakh
The variant is powered by a single motor, and hence its name.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 02:27:02 +0530
Planning to buy a new car? Tata Motors to hike prices up to 2% across segments from this date
Tata Motors said that the price increase will be applicable across the entire range of commercial vehicles.
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 16:17:00 +0530
Highly awaited Lilly's Alzheimer's drug hit by delays
Donanemab has been found to slow cognitive decline in the early stages of the disease during a clinical trial.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 22:14:13 +0530
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International Day of Awesomeness 2024: Why do we celebrate this day? All you want to know
International Day of Awesomeness 2024: Observed on Chuck Norris' birthday, here's all that you need to know about this special day.
Sat, 09 Mar 2024 10:46:13 +0530
CISF Raising Day 2024: Date, history, significance, and all that you need to know
CISF Raising Day 2024: From history to significance, here's all that you need to know about the special day.
Sat, 09 Mar 2024 10:07:47 +0530
Kyoto takes action against over-tourism: Private alleys in picturesque geisha district, Gion, closed to tourists
Kyoto's picturesque geisha district, Gion, cracks down on misbehaving tourists, closes private alleys to preserve cultural heritage
Sat, 09 Mar 2024 09:12:03 +0530
Himachal Pradesh Tourism launches Vande Bharat bus from Palampur to Amb, discounts for soldiers and journalists
Vande Bharat bus from Palampur to Amb in Una district via Nagrota and Kangra, aims to cater to tourists arriving via the Vande Bharat train to Kangra district
Sat, 09 Mar 2024 08:50:59 +0530
Strategies for success: Check out these self-empowerment tips for women in leadership roles
Want to be a great leader? Read on as experts share a playbook of self-empowerment strategies that can propel women towards success
Sat, 09 Mar 2024 08:10:30 +0530
Yoga for strong and supple spine: 4 exercises to cultivate healthier spine for good posture
Incorporate these 4 Yoga asanas into your fitness routine to cultivate a healthier spine and enjoy the benefits of improved well-being.
Sat, 09 Mar 2024 07:46:45 +0530
10-minute Yoga stretches to boost immunity
These easy-to-do Yoga asanas will not only energise your body but also help cultivate a sense of calm and focus to kickstart your day on the right note.
Sat, 09 Mar 2024 07:30:09 +0530
HT City Delhi Junction: Catch It Live on March 9
The day of March 9 promises to offer loads if you wish to explore Delhi's culture. Check it out here!
Sat, 09 Mar 2024 06:00:03 +0530
Relationship tips: 5 unconscious beliefs that block us from getting the love that we want
Explore the hidden barriers to love by delving into five unconscious beliefs that may be obstructing the path to the fulfilling relationships we desire.
Sat, 09 Mar 2024 06:00:02 +0530
Klopp culture: A look at the Liverpool manager's extraordinary run
Jurgen Klopp revived the club and dragged it out of a monumental slump. His true legacy as he exits: the next generation of players is ready.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 21:04:07 +0530
Beauty’s beast: How cosmetics packaging went from brass to plastic
Makeup kits once resembled small treasure chests. They have since shrunk to wallet-sized pouches. Makeup expert Cici Andersen builds a timeline.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 20:58:09 +0530
Trash talk: The big problem with tiny packs
Mini plastic packaging literally falls through the cracks. It is hard to segregate and deconstruct. Which isn’t to say it’s all bad. A look at the way forward.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 20:53:05 +0530
The booming business of tiny: Ambi Parameswaran, on how small packs got everywhere
Sachets are not new to India. But luxury cosmetics, cornflakes, snacks, sanitary pads are all now available as singles or tiny packs. What’s driving the shrink?
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 20:47:15 +0530
5 worst foods for people with thyroid disorders
Soy products to millets, take note of these 5 healthy foods that are bad for people with thyroid disorders.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 18:51:29 +0530
Skijoring: Extreme winter sport combines rodeo and ski culture
Experience the thrill of skijoring, a daring winter sport melding rodeo and ski culture, as participants are towed by horses through snowy race courses.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 18:50:21 +0530
Celebrities to shine in diamonds and precious gemstones at Oscars red carpet
As the Oscars approach, the red carpet is set to sparkle with diamonds and gemstones. Renowned jewellers like Tiffany & Co. are ready to enhance the glamour.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 16:15:18 +0530
Managing diabetes during Ramadan 2024: Best foods to eat during Suhoor and Iftaar, dos and don'ts to follow
Diebetics must be careful while fasting for Ramadan and introduce necessary dietary and lifestyle changes to prevent blood sugar spikes.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 16:04:40 +0530
Top beauty trends for spring 2024: Natural-looking injectables, peptides, 90s makeup resurgence and more
Spring 2024 is all about embracing fresh and innovative beauty trends. From minimalist skincare to 90s makeup, explore the top trends defining the season ahead.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 15:27:24 +0530
Nora Fatehi sets the temperature high in stylish aqua blue cropped jacket and mini skirt ensemble worth ₹40k. Check pics
Nora Fatehi recently turned heads in a sensational aqua blue ensemble, consisting of a cropped jacket and a chic mini skirt, sets summer fashion goals. All pics
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 14:35:11 +0530
7 telltale signs of kidney disease you may be ignoring
People often fail to notice subtle symptoms of kidneys disease at early stages. To prevent progression of it, one must not ignore these warning signs.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 14:08:37 +0530
Beauty trends from 1999 that have aged like fine wine
As HT City celebrates its 25th birthday, we look at hair and makeup looks that were all the rage in 1999 and continue to have beauty enthusiasts in their grips.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 14:03:05 +0530
Sequins are the perfect example of timeless trends
One of the most loved trends of 2023 which people are obviously not letting go of in 2024, sequins imminent fame is guaranteed to envelop the rest of the year.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 13:13:46 +0530
Ramadan 2024 recipes: From adana kebab to rarha chicken; 4 healthy and lip-smacking dishes you must try
Ramadan 2024: To help you plan your meals during Ramzan, we have compiled a list of healthy and lip-smacking recipes that are perfect for suhoor and iftar.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 13:08:32 +0530
Pearlmath: The more the merrier
They say that less is more, but not in the case of pearls. We speak to designers to uncover the trend of stacking these gems together.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 12:55:23 +0530
Fashion icon Iris Apfel dies at 102
Indian fashion fraternity mourns the loss of Iris Apfel and tip their hats to her legacy.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 12:48:02 +0530
Don't just ‘pop’ by—stay
Social media might be making your brain bounce from one thing to another like popcorn kernels. Experts tell us how to cope with the ‘popcorn brain’ phenomenon.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 12:35:31 +0530
Parrot fever outbreak: Symptoms to treatment, all about deadly respiratory infection that has killed 5 people in Europe
Parrot fever, also known as psittacosis, is a rare but potentially serious bacterial infection caused by the bacterium Chlamydia psittaci. All you want to know.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 12:06:50 +0530
International Women's Day 2024: Dreams, destiny, and making India proud is how these DU girls rock it!
Among scores of young women proving their mettle in varied fields at Delhi Univesity are these four aces who aim to make the country proud by winning laurels!
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 11:19:44 +0530
International Women's Day 2024: Delhi, celebrate it with this lineup for the ladies!
Make the most of International Women’s Day 2024 with this roster of events happening in the Capital that you can attend — and bring your girl gang along!
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 11:18:42 +0530
International Women's Day 2024: Meet the women raising the spirit of the alcohol sector
India’s alcoholic beverage market is targeted to touch $64 billion by 2030 and is now being driven by a slew of women. This Women’s Day, meet a few of them.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 10:40:46 +0530
Mahashivratri 2024: Maha Shivratri joy spreads nationwide as celebrations reach their peak
Mahashivratri 2024: The auspicious festival of Maha Shivratri is being celebrated with pomp across the country. Here's a look at all the live updates.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 09:47:43 +0530
Bhumi Pednekar's yellow Bandhani skirt and crop blouse is the must-have Haldi outfit you need this shaadi season
Bhumi Pednekar posted pictures in a mustard yellow-coloured Bandhani cropped blouse and skirt. She wore the outfit to a wedding. It is a must-have Haldi look.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 09:15:27 +0530
Radhika Merchant, Isha Ambani, Nita Ambani, Shloka Mehta look gorgeous in traditional attires for Reliance dinner
Ambani family hosted a dinner party for Reliance employees. Check out Radhika Merchant, Isha Ambani, Nita Ambani, and Shloka Mehta's traditional ethnic attires.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 08:11:33 +0530
7 morning foods to lower uric acid levels, prevent gout and kidney issues
From hibiscus to banana, manage your high uric acid levels by consuming these amazing foods in morning.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 07:30:09 +0530
Tamannaah Bhatia stuns in stylish all-black ensemble, radiates elegance in satin dress worth ₹1.16 lakh. All pics inside
Tamannaah Bhatia epitomises glamour and style, showcasing the art of mastering the all-black look in a stunning satin dress paired with flawless makeup. Pics
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 06:00:01 +0530
Get to know... Bibhu Mohapatra
The designer is on an island, listening to Tum Pukar Lo & Life For Rent, craving Prawn Koliwada. Pssst, he's secretly an audiophile
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 02:11:39 +0530
Listicle: 10 pop-culture aliens we’d love to hang out with
If these 10 aliens are anything to go by, we don’t mind a bit of an abduction or an intergalactic takeover
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 02:09:45 +0530
Spectator by Seema Goswami: A filter for the strain
Everybody’s stressed. Few manage it well. Skip the boring advice, ditch what the IG gurus say and do what works for you
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 02:06:39 +0530
The re-verse of love: Urdu poetry gets a 2024 update
Urdu poetry, fuelled by love and longing, fired up by politics, amplified by Instagram and reimagined by indie bands, is finding new fans
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 02:04:41 +0530
It’s a Reel job: How experts shoot quick, cool videos for Insta and more
Creators hire Reels directors to create compelling 10-second visual experiences, navigating trends and staying ahead of social media
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 02:00:40 +0530
Land on your bot: A guide to every day AI
AI will probably take over the world. Make it serve you while you still can. Here are the coolest tools to make everyday life easier
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 01:58:39 +0530
Don’t just say, “Yes”. A marriage is more than a dream wedding
Weddings are extravagant one-day events, while marriages are lifelong commitments. The $75 billion industry overshadows the importance of the actual partnership
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 01:56:40 +0530
This Brunch round-up: The week and how it made us feel..
Shogun inspired by a line from his daughter's schoolbook. Athletes getting mad on Insta Mosh pits causing trouble at concerts. Billie Eilish's break-up dream
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 01:54:40 +0530
Rude Food by Vir Sanghvi: The real problem with processed food
We know intuitively that packaged foods, from bread and pasta to sausage and sauces, can’t be a good thing. But is it actually bad for our health?
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 01:50:41 +0530
Horoscope Today: Astrological prediction for March 8, 2024
Daily horoscope: Are the stars lined up in your favour? Find out the astrological prediction for Aries, Leo, and other zodiac signs for March 8, 2024.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 01:00:05 +0530
Ramadan 2024: 6 engaging activities for children to celebrate the festival with fun and learning
From Ramadan decorations to DIY prayer mats, explore six creative and exciting activities for children to enjoy and learn during Ramzan 2024.
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 20:53:57 +0530
Kyoto's famous geisha district enforces ban on tourists from private alleys in response to overtourism
Gion district in Kyoto addresses overtourism by banning visitors from private alleys, responding to residents' concerns.
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 20:15:02 +0530
Happy Women's Day 2024: Best wishes, images, SMS, greetings and loving quotes to share with special women in your life
Happy Women's Day 2024: Celebrate the remarkable women in your life with our special collection of best wishes, images, messages, greetings and inspiring quotes
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 19:35:16 +0530
International Women's Day 2024: Shweta Kawaatra shares her postpartum depression recovery journey, tips for new mothers
On the occasion of Women's Day Shweta Kawaatra opens up about her battle with postpartum depression. She also shares tips for new mothers to deal with it.
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 18:54:06 +0530
Maha Shivratri 2024: Foods to eat and avoid during Shivratri fast
Maha Shivratri fasting is upon us. Here are the list of foods that must be consumed and those to be skipped while observing fast.
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 18:04:39 +0530
Exploring Europe: Train travel a winner for young Indians
A growing number of Indians have been travelling to Europe to explore the continent by train.
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 17:16:00 +0530
5 signs of emotional exhaustion related to Complex-PTSD; here's what you need to know
From anxiety to overwhelming racing thoughts, here are a few signs of emotional exhaustion due to Complex-PTSD.
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 16:54:00 +0530
International Women's Day: 6 unique gift ideas for the special woman in your life
International Women's Day: From books to flowers, here are a few unique gift ideas to make her day brighter.
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 16:39:07 +0530
Indian filter coffee secures second place among top 38 best coffees in the world ranking. Check out full list inside
According to TasteAtlas, Café Cubano from Cuba stands out as one of the highest-rated coffees globally, while Indian filter coffee secured the second position.
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 16:36:41 +0530
Covid cases spike in North India; symptoms to preventive tips, all you want to know
Covid cases have been on rise for the last few weeks in Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan and Bihar. All you want to know about the symptoms and preventive tips.
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 15:41:55 +0530
Cat care 101: Top 6 common cat diseases and essential dietary guidelines for prevention
Nutritionist Anjali Kalachand shares advice on preventing common cat diseases through diet and proper feeding habits. Check out expert tips on cat nutrition.
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 15:30:05 +0530
Madhuri Dixit nails jungle-themed look in stylish green printed ensemble. It costs ₹22k
Madhuri Dixit stuns in a jungle-themed attire, effortlessly blending style and elegance with a vibrant green printed ensemble. Check out her stunning pics.
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 14:26:25 +0530
Genes influence blood pressure from early childhood: Research
The study demonstrates a relationship between gene variants and blood pressure in the population.
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 14:19:13 +0530
WHO guidelines for Ramadan 2024: Regulations to abide by for the holy month of spirituality and reflection
Ramadan 2024: Here are a few guidelines that we must abide by during the holy month of Ramadan.
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 14:08:35 +0530
International Women's Day 2024: 5 daily exercises for women over 40
Women may begin to experience changes in their hormones, metabolism and bone health after 40. Here are daily workouts to ensure overall health.
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 13:26:56 +0530
Maha Shivratri 2024: Shubh muhurat, puja timings, vidhi, samagri and all you need to know
Maha Shivratri 2024: Discover the auspicious timings, puja rituals and all you need to know to celebrate this revered Hindu festival dedicated to Lord Shiva.
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 13:04:05 +0530
Rethinking menopause: Lancet studies say time for a societal shift
Menopause has been stigmatized and over-medicalized for decades, but a series of studies from Lancet says we need a new approach to how society views menopause.
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 12:43:52 +0530
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Fourth wave scare: Covid-19 cases in Asia surpass 100 million, India, Japan, South Korea worst-hit
The highly contagious but less deadly BA.2 sub-variant of Omicron has pushed the figures to greater highs in recent weeks in South Korea, China and Vietnam.
Wednesday, March 30, 2022, 13:23 +0530
Pakistan PM Imran Khan contacts Indonesian President over Kashmir issue
Khan informed President Widodo that the state of Jammu and Kashmir remained under a complete clampdown and that there was a serious risk of innocent Kashmiris getting killed in large numbers as a result of enhanced repression by Indian security forces.
Monday, August 12, 2019, 20:21 +0530
Pakistan suppressing critical voices against CPEC, US lawmakers told
At the very local level, people who critique CPEC are often labelled as terrorists, said researcher Shamila Chaudhary, who served in the previous Obama Administration.
Tuesday, May 14, 2019, 08:23 +0530
Pakistan: 8 dead, 25 injured near Data Darbar in Lahore
The nature of the explosion is yet to be ascertained.
Wednesday, May 08, 2019, 12:19 +0530
PM Narendra Modi calls President Maithripala Sirisena, offers full help after deadly blasts leave over 200 dead in Sri Lanka
A series of deadly explosions on Sunday killed over 200 dead in Sri Lanka.
Sunday, April 21, 2019, 18:02 +0530
Nationwide curfew, ban on social media after multiple blasts in Sri Lanka, over 160 dead
Nationwide curfew has been ordered in Sri Lanka after a string of blasts on Sunday.
Sunday, April 21, 2019, 16:20 +0530
India fails to provide any evidence of downing F-16, says Pakistan Army
The statement came hours after the Indian Air Force on Monday released radar images as part of its "irrefutable evidence" to assert that it shot down an F-16 fighter jet of Pakistan during the airstrike.
Tuesday, April 09, 2019, 21:55 +0530
Will not accept repealing of Article 370 of Indian Constitution: Pakistan
In an intriguing statement, Pakistan said it will not "accept" abrogation of Article 370 in Indian Constitution which grants special status to Jammu and Kashmir.
Friday, April 05, 2019, 23:31 +0530
Pakistan to release 360 Indian prisoners this month as 'goodwill gesture'
The spokesperson said currently there are 347 Pakistani prisoners in India and 537 Indian prisoners in Pakistan.
Friday, April 05, 2019, 21:03 +0530
Pakistan takes a u-turn, indicates F-16s might have been used to hit Indian aircraft
Last month, Pakistan's military spokesman Maj Gen Asif Ghafoor said that only JF-17 was used against India on February 27.
Monday, April 01, 2019, 20:33 +0530
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As James Anderson Completes 700 Test Wickets, Sachin Tendulkar, Son Arjun And Others Hail Achievement; Check Reactions
Anderson is the first pacer to pick 700 Test wickets. The only bowlers who have taken 700 or more scalps are late Shane Warne (700) and Muttiah Muralitharan (800).
Saturday, March 09, 2024, 11:05 +0530
Poor State Of Sports In Pakistan: Arshad Nadeem, Neeraj Chopra's Biggest Rival, Has No Money To Buy Javelin For Olympics
Arshad Nadeem won gold for Pakistan in 2022 Commonwealth Games and is one of their brightest hopes to win an Olympics medal, the first since 1992. But the athlete needs a new javelin.
Saturday, March 09, 2024, 09:57 +0530
'This Is Clownery..': Social Media Furious After Ben Stokes' Ball To Dismiss Rohit Sharma Hailed By British Media As 'The Best In Series'
Ben Stokes has had a tough series in India, not being among runs and England also losing the series in Ranchi. Despite such poor returns, India fans feel his one good delivery to Rohit is being hailed as the best in the series.
Saturday, March 09, 2024, 09:16 +0530
IPL 2024: CSK's Biggest Worry Ahead Of 17th Season And It Is Not MS Dhoni's Fitness
If Devon Conway fails to recover in time and miss the whole IPL season, Dhoni will need to find his replacement very soon. It could be Rachin Ravindra, who too is a left-handed batter.
Saturday, March 09, 2024, 08:23 +0530
CSK Captain MS Dhoni's Video At Chepauk Stadium Goes Viral: Long Hair, Training Kit, And IPL 2024 Buzz
Despite undergoing knee surgery and rumours swirling about his retirement, Dhoni's jovial demeanour in the video offers reassurance to CSK fans eagerly awaiting his on-field exploits.
Friday, March 08, 2024, 19:15 +0530
Watch: Shubman Gill Says THIS About Chat With James Anderson After Jaw-Dropping Six
When probed about the nature of their chat, Gill chose discretion over disclosure, remarking, "I think it would be better for both of us to keep that chat in private."
Friday, March 08, 2024, 18:14 +0530
Are Shubman Gill And Sara Tendulkar Confirming Their Relationship? Netizens Find Clues In Latest Pet Pictures
Shubman Gill and Sara Tendulkar have reportedly shared a friendship for over four years, evident through their interactions on social media platforms like Instagram.
Friday, March 08, 2024, 17:45 +0530
After Rohit Sharma's 2nd Test Hundred Vs England, Geoffrey Boycott's Controversial Statement Is Viral Again
Rohit Sharma shines with his second century, leading India in the series. Despite initial criticism, he proves his prowess. Geoffrey Boycott's remarks stir controversy, countered by Rohit's stellar performance.
Friday, March 08, 2024, 15:34 +0530
'Ek Century Tera, Ek Century Mera': Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill Hundreds Begin Meme Game On Twitter
Rohit Sharma slammed 103 off 162 balls in the first innings of Dharamsala Test, putting India in driver's seat in the fifth Test.
Friday, March 08, 2024, 12:45 +0530
IPL 2024: Sanju Samson Reveals Never-Heard-Before Story Of Getting Rajasthan Royals Captaincy
Sanju Samson has had a good IPL career, scoring 3888 runs in 153 matches at an average of 29.23 and strike rate of 137.19. He led RR into final of IPL 2022 in his first year as captain.
Friday, March 08, 2024, 08:31 +0530
Mark Wood Tries To Scare Rohit Sharma With 151 kph Delivery, Here's How Hitman Replied; Watch
Rohit Sharma has over 300 runs in 5 Tests, playing some match-winning knocks throughout the series vs England. He hit one more fifty in 5th Test at Dharamsala to put hosts in a commanding position.
Friday, March 08, 2024, 08:14 +0530
IND vs ENG 5th Test: Despite Five-Wicket Haul, Kuldeep Yadav Wanted R Ashwin To Keep The Ball As Memento; Here's What Off-Spinner Did, His Gesture Goes Viral
IND vs ENG 5th Test: England were bowled out for 218 in their first innings.
Thursday, March 07, 2024, 22:02 +0530
IPL 2024: 'Mahi Aa Raha Hai,' CSK Share MS Dhoni's 'Vintage Hair' Look Pic From Training, See Viral Post Here
IPL 2024: Checkout MS Dhoni's latest picture from CSK's training camp below.
Thursday, March 07, 2024, 21:02 +0530
ISL 2024: Kolkata Derby To Be Cancelled? Mohun Bagan Call For Boycott After East Bengal Set High Ticket Prices
ISL 2024: Mohun Bagan said it will not buy or sell tickets for the match.
Thursday, March 07, 2024, 20:07 +0530
Dinesh Karthik To Play His Last IPL Season In 2024 - Report
In 242 IPL matches, Karthik has scored 4,516 runs at an average of 25.81 and a strike rate of over 132, with 20 fifties.
Thursday, March 07, 2024, 16:15 +0530
ISL vs KAR PSL 2024 Dream11 Team Prediction, Preview, Fantasy Cricket Hints: Captain, Probable Playing 11s, Team News; Injury Updates For Today’s Islamabad United vs Karachi Kings In Rawalpindi, 730PM IST, March 7
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Thursday, March 07, 2024, 15:46 +0530
WATCH: Dhruv Jurel Does A MS Dhoni, Predicts Ollie Pope's Next Move And Helps Kuldeep Yadav Dismiss Batter In IND Vs ENG 5th Test
Jurel showed that he took has the talent of reading the game like the great MS Dhoni from behind the stumps when Pope was dismissed in the first innings of the Dharamsala Test.
Thursday, March 07, 2024, 13:30 +0530
PSL 2024 Islamabad United vs Karachi Kings Live Streaming Details; When And Where To Watch Pakistan Super League Match ISL Vs KAR Online And On TV In India?
Check out the LIVE streaming details of PSL 2024 match Islamabad United vs Karachi Kings below.
Thursday, March 07, 2024, 12:36 +0530
'He's Never Been One...', What Ricky Ponting Said On R Ashwin Playing His 100th Test Shouldn't Be Missed
Ricky Ponting, who worked with Ashwin in Delhi Capitals, felt that Indian off-spinner is a master of his art and is always looking to innovate and do something different.
Thursday, March 07, 2024, 10:20 +0530
WATCH: Sachin Tendulkar Gets Out To Big Boss Winner Munawar Faruqui As Stadium Goes Silent During ISPL Match Between Celebrities
In what was a fun match, Munawar Faruqui got the great Sachin Tendulkar out as the batter wanted to hit a scoop against the stand-up comedian.
Thursday, March 07, 2024, 08:43 +0530
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3/09/2024 12:18:17 PM GMT
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INSAT-3DS Mission: All Four Planned Liquid Apogee Motor Firings Completed, Says ISRO
The satellite will study weather forecasts and natural disaster warnings.
Thursday, February 22, 2024, 14:36 +0530
ISRO Achieves Successful Completion Of Human Rating Of CE20 Cryogenic Engine For Gaganyaan Programme
ISRO has also successfully completed the acceptance tests of the flight engine identified for the first unmanned Gaganyaan (G1) mission, tentatively scheduled for Q2 of 2024.
Wednesday, February 21, 2024, 13:40 +0530
Next Generation Rocket Project Report Ready, says ISRO Chairman
ISRO Chairman Somanath emphasized the complexity of the upcoming rocket and the development of high-end technology.
Sunday, February 18, 2024, 11:46 +0530
Earth Shattered Global Heat Record In 2023 And It's Flirting With Warming Limit, European Agency Says
In one of the first of several teams of science agencies to calculate how off-the-charts warm 2023 was, the European climate agency Copernicus said the year was 1.48 degrees Celsius (2.66 degrees Fahrenheit) above pre-industrial times.
Tuesday, January 09, 2024, 18:23 +0530
Is Sex In Space A Possibility In Future? Experts Weigh In
As humanity ventures into deeper space exploration, including potential missions to Mars, an unanswered question emerges: Can humans engage in sexual activity and conceive in space?
Friday, December 29, 2023, 17:12 +0530
'Chandrayaan Brings More Laurels': Jaishankar Congratulates ISRO For Leif Erikson Lunar Prize
Indian Ambassador Balasubramanian Shyam received the prestigious Leif Erikson Lunar Prize on behalf of ISRO.
Wednesday, December 20, 2023, 15:31 +0530
DNA Exclusive: Climate Change And Its Catastrophic Consequences
At the Climate Change Conference held in Dubai, global leaders discussed effective ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and handle climate change.
Friday, December 01, 2023, 22:37 +0530
What Is Permaculture? How It Can Enhance Both Environment And Enable Healthier Lifestyle
The decline in environmental conditions has given rise to a community of individuals who recognize the importance of leaving urban lifestyles behind in favor of farming in rural areas.
Tuesday, November 21, 2023, 23:59 +0530
5,00,000 Stars: NASA Releases 'Never-Before-Seen' Photo Of Star-Forming Region Sagittarius C
Nestled within this youthful cluster is a known massive protostar, surpassing 30 times the mass of our Sun.
Monday, November 20, 2023, 23:50 +0530
Scientists Perplexed As 'Mermaid' Washes Ashore In Papua New Guinea
Mermaids, as they are typically depicted in folklore and mythology, are mythical beings with a human upper body and a fish-like lower body.
Saturday, October 21, 2023, 11:56 +0530
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3/09/2024 12:18:15 PM GMT
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Weight Loss Tips: 5 Lifestyle Hacks To Reverse Obesity, Expert Shares
Ready to kickstart your weight loss journey? Try swapping sugary drinks for water, adding more veggies to meals, and taking daily walks. Small changes, big results. Read expert inputs here.
Saturday, March 09, 2024, 11:53 +0530
International Women's Day: 7 Lifestyle Strategies To Reduce Risk Of Heart Attacks In Women
From diet tips to exercise suggestions, empower yourself to take charge of your heart health today. Discover simple ways lifestyle changes can significantly improve women's heart health.
Saturday, March 09, 2024, 11:25 +0530
Is Internet Making Your Kids Anxious? Why Jaya Bachchan's Comments Can't Be Rejected
In a podcast with granddaughter Navya Naveli Nanda, Jaya Bachchan blamed the internet for childhood anxiety. While there are two sides always to a coin, many experts seem to believe that the internet - especially social media - is playing a role in making today's youngsters anxious.
Friday, March 08, 2024, 16:07 +0530
Cloudy Urine - Should You Be Worried? How To Get Right Diagnosis And Steps To Take
Turbid, hazy urine, instead of clear urine can point to certain health complications. An expert shares his insights.
Friday, March 08, 2024, 12:15 +0530
Are You Fasting On Maha Shivratri? Dos And Don'ts To Fast In A Healthy Way - Expert Explains
Fasting is common on Maha Shivratri, as on several other auspicious and spiritual and religious occasions. People also fast for health reasons. But it's important to keep some factors in mind to ensure you don't fall sick as you go without food for long hours.
Friday, March 08, 2024, 11:50 +0530
International Women's Day 2024: Six Yoga Asanas To Manage Menstrual Pain
On International Women's Day 2024, a yoga expert shares some key asanas that can give relief during menstrual pain. However, it's essential to listen to your body and check with a doctor before beginning on a new exercise regime.
Friday, March 08, 2024, 11:23 +0530
International Women's Day 2024: Impact Of Mental Health On Female Sexual Wellness, Experts Share Facts
In today's fast-paced world, the importance of mental and emotional well-being cannot be overstated. Understanding the intricate connection between mental health and sexual well-being is crucial for overall wellness. Read all about it here.
Thursday, March 07, 2024, 17:02 +0530
Arthritis Management: How To Get Relief From Pain - Key Strategies To Use In Everyday Life
Arthritis is a widespread condition characterised by joint inflammation and reduced mobility. It includes various types such as osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis, each with distinct symptoms.
Thursday, March 07, 2024, 14:22 +0530
International Women's Day 2024: How Ayurveda Can Help Manage Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome - 4 Tips
PCOS is a hormonal disorder characterised by ovarian cysts and hormonal imbalances. Affecting women of all ages, and causing a myriad of symptoms like weight gain, menstrual irregularity, acne and hair loss, PCOS is also a leading cause of infertility in women.
Thursday, March 07, 2024, 11:57 +0530
Inadequate Sleep Patterns Can Lead To Muscle Dysmorphia, Study Claims Alarming Connection
Getting adequate sleep is critical for our bodies to maintain basic health processes, and it is especially necessary for teenage and young adult development.
Wednesday, March 06, 2024, 20:28 +0530
Delhi Painter Receives Donor Hands In A Revolutionary Organ Transplant Surgery
Organ transplantation: Recently, a painter got donor hands transplanted at Sir Gangaram Hospital in Delhi. The artist will be able to hold the brush again and work.
Wednesday, March 06, 2024, 18:38 +0530
How To Deal With Growing Pollution Levels And Safeguard Heart Health - 7 Tips By Doctor
Urban centres, battling soaring levels of air pollution, face an increased incidence of cardiac conditions, including arrests, attributed largely to the pervasive presence of fine particulate matter (PM2.5)
Wednesday, March 06, 2024, 16:21 +0530
Sleep Apnea Symptoms Linked To Memory Problems, Thinking Issues: Study
When people stop and restart breathing repeatedly during sleep, which can lower oxygen levels in the blood, it is known as sleep apnea.
Wednesday, March 06, 2024, 16:04 +0530
National Dentist Day 2024: 7 Dental Care Tips To Follow For Healthy Teeth And Good Oral Hygiene
According to the World Health Organization, oral health problems affect an estimated 3.5 billion people worldwide. On National Dentist Day check the significance and smart tips to maintain oral hygiene and avoid serious health issues.
Wednesday, March 06, 2024, 12:13 +0530
7 Hidden Risks Related To Obesity Every Woman Planning For Pregnancy Should Know
Pregnancy and obesity aren't just about fitting into maternity jeans—they impact fertility, pregnancy health, and even birth control effectiveness. Experts share a detailed guide on how obesity affects female reproductive health.
Tuesday, March 05, 2024, 20:24 +0530
Unwind After Work: 5 Effective Ways To Destress After Hectic Day In Office
Feeling frazzled after a long day? Here are some ways you can relax and destress your body and mind after a hectic day in the office.
Tuesday, March 05, 2024, 17:22 +0530
Boost Your Energy Levels Without Use Of Caffeine - 5 Steps
While caffeine is often used to combat fatigue, there are plenty of natural alternatives to boost energy levels without relying on stimulants.
Tuesday, March 05, 2024, 14:56 +0530
What Is Dermatomyositis? Causes, Symptoms And Prevention- All About This Rare Inflammatory Disease
The tragic loss of Dangal actor Suhani Bhatnagar at 19 brought attention to dermatomyositis, highlighting the importance of early diagnosis and management. Here is all you need to know about the health condition.
Monday, March 04, 2024, 19:28 +0530
Colon Cancer In Younger People: What Makes Them Prone?
According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), it is the second most prevalent cause of cancer-related deaths globally and the third most common cancer globally, making up around 10% of all cancer cases.
Monday, March 04, 2024, 15:07 +0530
Effect Of Cancer On Children Vs Adults: Understanding Leukaemia, Challenges And Treatments
Cancer, particularly leukaemia, presents distinct challenges in children and adults. Understanding these differences is crucial for effective treatment. Explore the unique aspects of cancer across different age groups.
Monday, March 04, 2024, 14:27 +0530
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3/09/2024 12:15:46 PM GMT
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Shahroz Ali Khan's Grit Takes Him Places in the Glam World
Undeterred by rejections and barriers, he persisted, starting off by assisting senior producers and directors to learn the ropes of film-making.
Monday, January 01, 2024, 19:21 +0530
Exclusive Interview: Astrologer Pankaj Khanna Explores the Impact of Astrology, Gemstones, and Vastu on Well-being
Mr. Khanna emphasized the integral role of astrology in guiding individuals toward a more balanced and prosperous life.
Monday, January 01, 2024, 19:17 +0530
How Premature AI Adoption Can Lead To Customer Frustration, Explains Ravi Kumar Of Cubastion Consulting
Before embracing AI, it's essential for companies to have a solid foundation in their traditional technology infrastructure.
Wednesday, November 01, 2023, 23:36 +0530
How Customization In Elevators Can Make The Look Aesthetically Pleasing
Elevator rides are often perceived as mundane and uneventful. However, customization has the power to transform these moments into memorable experiences.
Monday, October 16, 2023, 21:59 +0530
How Will Wall Realty Is Elevating Commercial Real Estate For Over Three Decades
Currently headquartered in Goregaon East, Mumbai, Will Wall Realty is rapidly expanding its footprint.
Monday, October 16, 2023, 21:54 +0530
Success Story: How Ashish Jain Made A Mark In Real Estate Sector Despite Starting From Scratch
In 2020, Ashish Jain's company, Kundan Spaces, secured the coveted Best Architectural Award for their outstanding project, Emirus.
Monday, October 16, 2023, 21:33 +0530
Earth Saviours Foundation's President Jas Kalra Working To Build World's Largest Shelter Home
Jas Kalra's compassion extends beyond the walls of his shelter home. He has personally rescued more than 1,500 destitute people from harrowing conditions on the streets.
Friday, October 13, 2023, 20:37 +0530
If Tobacco Can’t Be Removed From The Population, Could Combustion Be, Experts Deliberate
Considering efforts by the government over two decades have not shown a significant impact, Tobacco has become an irremovable part of our society. What could the government do to save the legal age of smokers?
Saturday, July 22, 2023, 22:35 +0530
Ishu Kalra, Team Is Working Tirelessly To Spread Smiles Around The World
Ishu Kalra is a common man from somewhere in India, yet he's a hero to many souls. Ishu runs an NGO named Humanity.
Wednesday, July 12, 2023, 18:48 +0530
Zeel Joshi, Gujarat-Based-Performer Of Culture And Modernity
Zeel always ups her social media game because she is aware of how the world works and how this generation is captivated by it.
Saturday, June 17, 2023, 18:34 +0530
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3/09/2024 12:18:19 PM GMT
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Flipkart Set To Launch 10-15 Minute Delivery Venture Soon
Flipkart introduced Flipkart Quick, a hyperlocal service in 2020 that aimed to deliver food and electronics within 90 minutes.
Saturday, March 09, 2024, 11:06 +0530
Made in India Router Set To Be Launched Tomorrow
India’s fastest and indigenously-designed IP/MPLS is a routing technique in telecommunications networks that directs data from one node to the next, based on labels rather than network addresses.
Friday, March 08, 2024, 20:27 +0530
Google Gemini Latest Update: Check What New It Brings
In the latest update, users can now select and adjust particular parts of the text generated by Gemini.
Friday, March 08, 2024, 16:12 +0530
India AI Mission: Check 8 Key Components Of Cabinet's Newly Launched Plan
The government has planned to develop compute capacity infrastructure through public-private partnerships.
Friday, March 08, 2024, 11:07 +0530
Xiaomi 14, Xiaomi 14 Ultra Launched In India; Check Specs, Price And Other Features
The Xiaomi 14 comes in three colour options: Jade Green, Matte Black, and Classic White.
Thursday, March 07, 2024, 20:43 +0530
Realme Narzo 70 Pro 5G With Air Gesture Support And Design Teased On Amazon Microsite
Realme Narzo 70 Pro smartphone sports a circular camera island at the back, as per Amazon's microsite.
Thursday, March 07, 2024, 15:32 +0530
Vivo V30 Series With Android 14 And Zeiss Optics Launched In India At Rs 33,999; Check Price, Specs
The Vivo V30 Pro smartphone is the first V-series model to feature Zeiss optics. The pre-booking of the Vivo V30 series smartphones starts today and will go on sale on March 14.
Thursday, March 07, 2024, 13:55 +0530
Billionaire Elon Musk To Remove Likes, Reposts From X Timeline
Elon Musk, the Tesla and SpaceX CEO, recently announced that X users will soon have the feature that allows their followers to see pinned posts.
Thursday, March 07, 2024, 12:55 +0530
Boult AI-Powered Z40 Ultra TWS Earbuds Launched In India; Check Price, Colours And Specs
The newly launched AI-powered Z40 Ultra TWS earbuds offer 100 hours of playtime without ANC.
Thursday, March 07, 2024, 11:27 +0530
OnePlus 11R 5G Gets Bumper Discount In India; Check New Price, Bank Offers And Specs
The e-commerce giant Amazon is providing Rs. 2,500 welcome rewards with Amazon Pay ICICI credit cards.
Thursday, March 07, 2024, 10:22 +0530
We Continue To Maintain Our Stand On Google Charging Up To 26 Pc Fee: Startup Founders
Last week, Google delisted some of the apps by major Indian digital companies, including Matrimony.com, Naukri.com, Shaadi.com, and others from the Play Store.
Wednesday, March 06, 2024, 20:23 +0530
Startup Mahakumbh: Top Indian Women Founders To Share Innovation Stories At Mega Event
The event will also feature an exhibition of over 1000+ startups, 1000+ investors, 10+ country delegations, 5000+ future entrepreneurs, and 40,000+ business visitors and many more.
Wednesday, March 06, 2024, 16:57 +0530
Instagram, Facebook Outage Results in Mark Zuckerberg's $3 Billion Loss
Even with the considerable decline, Zuckerberg might still hold onto his rank as the world's fourth-richest person.
Wednesday, March 06, 2024, 15:23 +0530
Realme 12 5G Series Launched With Android 14 In India; Check Price, Specs
The Realme 12+ 5G comes in two colour options: Navigator Beige and Pioneer Green. Meanwhile, the Realme 12 5G comes in Woodland Green and Twilight Purple colour options.
Wednesday, March 06, 2024, 13:37 +0530
OpenAI Claims Elon Musk Wanted ‘Absolute Control’ Over Company
Musk alleged in his lawsuit that OpenAI has become “a closed-source de facto subsidiary” of Microsoft
Wednesday, March 06, 2024, 13:36 +0530
itel Icon 2 Smartwatch With Health Monitoring Features Launched In India; Check Price, Specs
The itel Icon 2 smartwatch is packed with over 100 sports modes and access to 150 watch faces for customization.
Wednesday, March 06, 2024, 11:17 +0530
iQOO Z9 5G Display, Design, Battery Details Confirmed Ahead Of March 12 Launch
The iQOO Z9 5G smartphone is likely to compete with the likes of the Nothing Phone 2a, which launched on March 5 at a price tag of Rs 23,999.
Wednesday, March 06, 2024, 11:02 +0530
Nothing Phone (2a) With Android 14 And Iconic Glyph Interface Launched In India; Check Price, Specs And Launch Offers
The Nothing Phone (2a) smartphone will be available for as low as Rs 19,999 (inclusive of offers) on March 12th for one day only.
Wednesday, March 06, 2024, 09:00 +0530
Business Success Story: Meet Ranjith Vasireddy, Man Who Started A Rs 5 Lakh, Earning In Crores, Providing Jobs To Many
Ranjith Vasireddy, a visionary entrepreneur and an innovator, has worked tirelessly to revolutionize the technology landscape for the real estate industry. From humble beginnings in a small town in Khammam, his journey to becoming a trailblazer in his field is marked by perseverance, passion, and an unwavering commitment to his dreams.
Wednesday, March 06, 2024, 00:25 +0530
Meta's Instagram And Facebook Down For Users Globally
Meta's social media platforms Instagram and Facebook were down on Tuesday, and users across the globe reported outage. Social media gets flooded with reactions
Tuesday, March 05, 2024, 22:00 +0530
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Rohit Sharma skips fielding, Jasprit Bumrah captains India on Day 3 of 5th Test vs England, BCCI reveals why
India vs England: "Captain Rohit Sharma has not taken the field on Day 3 due to a stiff back," BCCI said in an official update
Sat, 09 Mar 2024 10:59:47 +0530
Virat Kohli drops honest statement on 'why everyone loves IPL', points out key difference with ICC tournaments
Speaking ahead of IPL 2024, Virat Kohli lavished praise on the T20 franchise league and also pointed out a key difference with ICC tournaments.
Sat, 09 Mar 2024 10:37:00 +0530
James Anderson, 41, becomes first-ever pacer to claim 700 Test wickets, adds another chapter in novel of greatness
41-year-old James Anderson has joined Muttiah Muralitharan and Shane Warne in the elite 700 Test wickets club.
Sat, 09 Mar 2024 09:58:57 +0530
Glenn Phillips grabs Superman-like one-handed diving catch to remove Marnus Labuschagne, video viral
Glenn Phillips grabbed a sensational one-handed diving catch to remove Australia's Marnus Labuschagne on Saturday.
Sat, 09 Mar 2024 09:28:33 +0530
Devdutt Padikkal reveals how a message made his sleep tough before his Test debut vs England in Dharamsala
After the day's play, Devdutt Padikkal recalled the night before his Test debut and said that nervousness made it a tough night's sleep on the eve of the match.
Sat, 09 Mar 2024 08:29:48 +0530
Ben Stokes clean bowling Rohit Sharma triggers 'laughter' in England dressing room during IND vs ENG 5th Test
Ben Stokes picked a wicket off his first delivery in nine months as he dismissed Indian captain Rohit Sharma on Day 2 of the Dharamsala Test.
Sat, 09 Mar 2024 07:45:54 +0530
'Don't take anything for granted': Gavaskar schools Dhruv Jurel over 'nonsensical' dismissal days after 'Dhoni' remark
India vs England: After the replay of the dismissal was shown later, Sunil Gavaskar warned Dhruv Jurel not to take things for granted in Test cricket.
Sat, 09 Mar 2024 07:12:34 +0530
Time for Shreyas Iyer, Ishan Kishan to reveal 'truth': Uthappa's 'level of Ranji Trophy' remark on BCCI contract saga
Speaking to HT on the sidelines of Legends Cricket Trophy, Robin Uthappa said that BCCI needs to make Ranji Trophy more challenging for international players
Sat, 09 Mar 2024 06:18:01 +0530
Labuschagne out for 90 but Australia leads New Zealand by 59 runs in 2nd cricket test
Labuschagne out for 90 but Australia leads New Zealand by 59 runs in 2nd cricket test
Sat, 09 Mar 2024 05:54:13 +0530
New Zealand vs Australia Live Score: New Zealand score after 50 overs is 134/2
New Zealand vs Australia Live Score: New Zealand at 134/2 after 50 overs, Tom Latham at 65 runs and Rachin Ravindra at 11 runs
Sat, 09 Mar 2024 02:38:14 +0530
WPL 2024: All-round Deepti Sharma takes UP Warriorz to victory over Delhi Capitals
Deepti stars with four wickets and a crucial 59 as UPW beat DC by 1 run
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 23:30:50 +0530
Deepti Sharma becomes first Indian to bag hat-trick in WPL
Deepti Sharma executed the hat-trick across two spells to become second player to achieve the massive feat in WPL.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 23:08:27 +0530
International players participation will help domestic teams get better: Dhawal Kulkarni
The Mumbai pacer, who has been part of four successful Ranji Trophy campaigns, will retire at the end of the 2024 season
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 22:09:40 +0530
With a fifty on debut, Devdutt Padikkal does his bit
It was a steady knock but it provided more than a glimpse of the left-hander's promise
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 21:51:18 +0530
Ashwin at 100, cue for another long haul?
With athletes world over pushing the age barrier, Ashwin breaching the 40-year mark isn’t a far fetched possibility
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 21:50:34 +0530
He should have continued to open: Shubman Gill's dad
Gill is back among the runs but his father believes the right-hander should have continued taking guard against the brand new ball at the top
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 21:46:59 +0530
Suryakumar Yadav's fiery 'Sher bhukha hai' post sums up Sarfaraz Khan's stunning stat from Dharamsala knock
Sarfaraz Khan's knock of 56 off 60 left Mumbai teammate Suryakumar Yadav mighty in awe as he highlighted a stunning stat in his blockbuster post.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 20:01:22 +0530
Shubman Gill-led 'brat pack' solves India's 'Who after Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma' concern with Dharamsala show
In the last few years, it’s been who after Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, still plying their wares, and Pujara and Rahane, no longer on the Test landscape.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 19:29:11 +0530
Devdutt Padikkal reveals Rahul Dravid's crucial pep-talk that soothed pre-debut jitters before maiden fifty
Indian youngster Devdutt Padikkal enjoyed an impressive debut, smashing a crucial 65 in his maiden Test knock against England in Dharamsala
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 19:24:52 +0530
Centurions Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill headline India's day of dominance in Dharamsala
The gulf between the hosts and England in home conditions was glaringly evident on day two of this fifth and final Test.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 19:24:04 +0530
CSK's Moeen Ali unaware of MS Dhoni's plans for him in IPL 2024: 'Don't know what he is going to come up with'
Moeen Ali heaped praise on MS Dhoni and said having him as captain automatically makes the team stronger and title contender.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 18:41:21 +0530
Delhi Capitals vs UP Warriorz Live Score: UP Warriorz beat Delhi Capitals by 1 run
Delhi Capitals vs UP Warriorz Live Score: UP Warriorz beat Delhi Capitals by 1 run
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 18:38:13 +0530
Shubman Gill refuses to disclose chat with James Anderson after charging him for six
Shubman Gill charged down the ground to loft Anderson straight in the air for a maximum. The two players had a bit of banter after that shot.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 18:13:51 +0530
Shubman Gill's father annoyed with Team India's 'wrong decision' to demote son to No. 3: 'His game isn't like Pujara'
Despite the century against England, Shubman Gill's father, Lakhwinder expressed annoyance over the batter's call to give up on the role of an opener.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 17:06:45 +0530
Sarfaraz Khan taught stern 'Don Bradman' lesson by Sunil Gavaskar after India batter 'pays the price'
Sunil Gavaskar was not impressed with Sarfaraz Khan for his shot selection on Day 2 of the 5th Test between India and England.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 16:54:29 +0530
Devdutt Padikkal's 'glorious' Test debut in Dharamsala leaves former England cricketer in awe
23-year-old Devdutt Padikkal looked confident during his 65-run knock on Test debut which was laced with 10 fours and a six
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 16:45:03 +0530
'Wahi jawaab du jo Rohit Sharma ne kaha?': Saba Karim savages former England star on air with 'Rishabh Pant' reminder
Saba Karim responded to the query on India's strike rate on Day 2, reminding what Rohit Sharma had said a few days earlier in the pre-match press conference.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 15:57:13 +0530
Sarfaraz Khan's cheeky Sachin Tendulkar-ish ramp shot frustrates Mark Wood, England pacer tries to…
The two boundaries Sarfaraz Khan hit off Mark Wood in the 76th over roughed up the England pacer.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 14:33:04 +0530
Namibia Women vs Nigeria Women Live Score: Nigeria Women beat Namibia Women by 55 runs
Namibia Women vs Nigeria Women Live Score: Nigeria Women beat Namibia Women by 55 runs
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 14:08:12 +0530
Josh Hazlewood takes 5/31, Australia in control of 2nd Test against New Zealand
By Stumps, Australia were 124-4 and the deficit had been reduced to 38.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 13:46:10 +0530
Tanzania Women vs South Africa Women Live Score: South Africa Women beat Tanzania Women by 8 wickets
Tanzania Women vs South Africa Women Live Score: South Africa Women beat Tanzania Women by 8 wickets
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 13:38:12 +0530
Ben Stokes reaction-less on wrecking Rohit Sharma's stumps with first ball in 8 months; Wood, McCullum left stupefied
Ben Stokes produced a “magic ball” to dismiss Rohit Sharma on his first ball of the series against India.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 13:11:51 +0530
Zaheer Khan's 'Come to England and I'll show you...' Anderson challenge for Shubman Gill after Dharamsala assault
Zaheer Khan feels James Anderson probably can't wait to have a crack at Shubman Gill in England.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 12:45:51 +0530
Shubman Gill's father can't control emotions as son bows to him after smashing 4th century in 5th Test vs England
India vs England 5th Test: Shubman Gill's father, Lakhwinder Singh was ecstatic after his son reached his 4th Test century in Dharamsala.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 12:26:07 +0530
Want to be a team that appeals to entire state: UP Warriorz owner Jinisha Sharma
Jinisha Sharma, the owner of UP Warriorz, sat with Hindustan Times to talk about her ambitions with the WPL franchise.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 12:20:59 +0530
Rohit Sharma slams 12th Test century, close to completing 400 runs in India vs England series
Rohit Sharma scored the 12th Test century of his career as India took the lead against England on Day 2 in Dharamsala.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 11:24:47 +0530
Shubman Gill's disdainful six off James Anderson leaves England captain Ben Stokes shocked in India vs England Test
India vs England 5th Test: Shubman Gill danced down the track and slammed James Anderson for a straight six, leaving Ben Stokes in a shock.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 10:48:49 +0530
Kane Williamson gets standing ovation on 100th Test but Josh Hazlewood cuts party short with superb delivery
Kane Williamson received a standing ovation when he walked out to bat on Day 1 of New Zealand's ongoing Test match vs Australia.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 10:40:11 +0530
Tim Paine 'loves watching England lose', grills Stokes with 'Indian B team' jibe as India primed to win series 4-1
Tim Paine and Brad Haddin said that for Ben Stokes, there is no hiding away from the fact that this is not the strongest Indian team to face.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 08:56:29 +0530
Dhruv Jurel's 'MS Dhoni-esque' prediction went unheard as Kuldeep Yadav reveals setup to trap England's Ollie Pope
Kuldeep Yadav finished England's first innings with a five-wicket haul, as the visitors were bowled out for 218 in the fifth Test
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 07:41:58 +0530
Shastri, Manjrekar burn England with brutal 'outsource' remark after Bazball collapse: 'They need Jaiswal, Rohit...'
To beat India in India, England need to outsource Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rohit Sharma and their entire bowling attack, feel Ravi Shastri and Sanjay Manjrekar.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 06:50:24 +0530
Rohit Sharma puts Sarfaraz Khan 'in his place' after DRS drama in India vs England 5th Test in Dharamsala
Shortly after the DRS drama, Rohit Sharma was seen showing Sarfaraz Khan and Yashasvi Jaiswal their fielding position in a manner that left them laughing.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 06:18:57 +0530
India vs England Live Score 5th Test Day 3, IND vs ENG: ENG staring at innings defeat as Ashwin takes 4 before Lunch
India vs England Live Score 5th Test Day 3, IND vs ENG: Ravichandran Ashwin took four wickets before Lunch and England are down to their last 5 wickets already
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 05:00:10 +0530
Australia wins toss, bowls in 2nd test. Southee and Williamson reach 100 tests for New Zealand
Australia wins toss, bowls in 2nd test. Southee and Williamson reach 100 tests for New Zealand
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 03:31:30 +0530
New Zealand vs Australia Live Score: Australia lead by 94 runs
New Zealand vs Australia Live Score: Australia lead by 94 runs
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 02:38:11 +0530
Gurbaz century sets up Afghan win over Ireland in first ODI
Gurbaz century sets up Afghan win over Ireland in first ODI
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 01:30:53 +0530
Islamabad notches crucial 5-wicket win over Karachi in PSL
Islamabad notches crucial 5-wicket win over Karachi in PSL
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 00:29:00 +0530
WPL: Mumbai cruise to 42-run win against UP
A fighting performance by MI saw them get their fourth win in six matches
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 23:21:36 +0530
Yashasvi Jaiswal's 700: Sunil Gavaskar finally has some company
The only Indian to score 700 runs in a series so far was Gavaskar and on Thursday, the club finally expanded to two
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 22:02:26 +0530
Indian Street Premier League 2024: Teams, full schedule, match timings and venues - All you need to know about ISPL
Here is all you need to know about the inaugural season of the Indian Street Premier League.
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 21:28:28 +0530
Kuldeep Yadav's Dharamsala deja vu: A story of seven years and 12 Tests
These last seven years have been ‘interesting’, the 29-year-old observed, with a wry smile. Talk about understatements.
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 20:44:48 +0530
Rohit Sharma dispatches Mark Wood's 151kph bullet for disdainful six, Suryakumar Yadav's post sums up jaw-dropping hit
Rohit Sharma remained unbeaten on 52 at the end of the first day's play in Dharamsala
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 20:26:49 +0530
Rohit Sharma shows no mercy to Jonny Bairstow playing his 100th Test: 'Isko toh kuch bhi daal'
Jonny Bairstow's stay lasted only 18 deliveries as the England batter's poor run of form in the India series continued with a dismissal for just 29 runs.
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 19:55:38 +0530
Test cricket is what life is: R Ashwin
His words should carry extra weight given that he didn’t allow the T20 arc light to sidetrack him from his ultimate goal of excelling in Tests
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 19:29:47 +0530
Kuldeep Yadav reveals R Ashwin's exact words during dramatic 'ball-exchange' moment in 5th Test: 'I got 35...'
Kuldeep Yadav had reserved a special gesture for Ashwin after the latter took four wickets in his 100th Test in Dharamsala
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 19:00:48 +0530
UP Warriorz vs Mumbai Indians Live Score: Mumbai Indians beat UP Warriorz by 42 runs
UP Warriorz vs Mumbai Indians Live Score: Mumbai Indians beat UP Warriorz by 42 runs
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 18:38:11 +0530
5th Test: Kuldeep Yadav spins a deadly web on England as India dictate terms in Dharamsala
This isn’t the first sublime spell that Kuldeep Yadav has delivered over the past few weeks, but it was his first five-wicket haul of the series.
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 18:36:20 +0530
Shoaib Bashir's 'Undertaker' stare the perfect payback after 'winning the war' against Yashasvi Jaiswal
Shoaib Bashir had the last laugh as he dismissed Yashasvi Jaiswal on Day 1 of the fifth England Test, and followed it up to 'The Undertaker' like staredown.
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 18:22:52 +0530
Zimbabwe Women vs Rwanda Women Live Score: Zimbabwe Women beat Rwanda Women by 7 wickets
Zimbabwe Women vs Rwanda Women Live Score: Zimbabwe Women beat Rwanda Women by 7 wickets
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 17:53:11 +0530
Yashasvi Jaiswal becomes second Indian after Sunil Gavaskar in 45 years to amass 700 runs in a series
With hopefully an innings still left in hand, Yashasvi Jaiswal would aim beat Sunil Gavaskar's record in Test cricket as the youngster stands 63 runs behind.
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 17:08:31 +0530
Dhruv Jurel sends MS Dhoni-vibes as epic 'yeh badhega aage' prediction comes true with Ollie Pope's dismissal to Kuldeep
Just days after MS Dhoni comparisons, Dhruv Jurel produced another moment of magic in the ongoing India-England Test series
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 16:11:56 +0530
Afghanistan vs Ireland Live Score: Afghanistan beat Ireland by 35 runs
Afghanistan vs Ireland Live Score: Afghanistan beat Ireland by 35 runs
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 16:08:11 +0530
Ravichandran Ashwin turns down touching 100th Test gesture from Kuldeep Yadav, keeps 'fifer' tradition alive in 5th Test
The friendly tussle between Ravichandran Ashwin and Kuldeep Yadav as to who will keep the ball sums up their amazing camaraderie.
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 15:39:15 +0530
Kuldeep Yadav's once in a 100 years performance rips apart England in 5th Test, India spinner rewrites record books
India vs England 5th Test: Kuldeep Yadav shattered records as India bowled out England for 218 on Day 1 in Dharamsala
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 14:51:33 +0530
Australia out to ruin Kane Williamson, Tim Southee 100-Test milestone
Australia named an unchanged XI, meaning their four key bowlers - Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, Pat Cummins and Nathan Lyon - have played 7 tests on the trot
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 14:03:36 +0530
South Africa Women vs Namibia Women Live Score: Namibia Women beat South Africa Women by 1 run (DLS method)
South Africa Women vs Namibia Women Live Score: Namibia Women beat South Africa Women by 1 run (DLS method)
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 13:36:23 +0530
Sarfaraz Khan begs Rohit Sharma to take DRS, then breaks into sarcastic smile after India captain proven wrong
Sarfaraz Khan was left shaking his head after Rohit Sharma did not listen to his appeal and India missed an opportunity to dismiss Zak Crawley.
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 13:23:26 +0530
Rohit Sharma screams 'Uth ja, uth ja' after Siraj falls and grimaces, fired-up pacer nearly gets Crawley next over
India vs England 5th Test: Rohit Sharma had a unique way of motivating Siraj who had a painful fall on Day 1 in Dharamsala.
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 12:34:59 +0530
IPL 2024: Catch all the latest updates on (IPL 2024) Indian Premier League Season 17 along with IPL 2024 live score, fixtures, schedule, points table, match results, venue, date, time, along with detailed team and player stats at Hindustan Times
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Fri, 08 Mar 2024 21:44:01 +0530
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The SC's order on the shutdown of the Sterlite-Vedanta smelter is a timely reiteration that the health of the environment can’t be compromised for profits.
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 21:39:01 +0530
Welfare politics targets women
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UPSC PA Recruitment 2024: Apply for 323 posts
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Sat, 09 Mar 2024 11:43:41 +0530
UPJEE 2024 Admit Card: UP Polytechnic hall tickets releasing tomorrow, here’s how to download
UPJEE 2024 Admit Card is releasing tomorrow, March 10, 2024. Steps to download hall tickets is given here.
Sat, 09 Mar 2024 11:08:20 +0530
RRB Technician Recruitment 2024: Direct link to apply, steps to follow
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Sat, 09 Mar 2024 10:34:24 +0530
CBSE Class 12 Math Exam 2024 Live: Mathematics, Applied Mathematics papers begins
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Sat, 09 Mar 2024 10:07:30 +0530
RRB Technician Recruitment 2024: Registration for 9144 posts begins, link here
RRB Technician Recruitment 2024 registration begins for 9144 posts. The direct link to apply is given here.
Sat, 09 Mar 2024 10:01:16 +0530
NEET UG 2024 registration ends today, check where & how to apply
NEET UG 2024 registration process will end today, March 9, 2024. Where and how to apply is given here.
Sat, 09 Mar 2024 09:05:52 +0530
University Living announces Social Scholarship Program for Indian students
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Fri, 08 Mar 2024 19:05:50 +0530
International Women's Day 2024: AICTE announces new scholarship scheme for girls
Financial assistance of ₹7.5 crore will be provided to 3000 female students annually, according to the AICTE release.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 18:43:57 +0530
International Women's Day 2024: How working women are scripting flexible futures
For many women, industry micro-credentials have become entry ramps to lucrative tech fields that were previously closed to them.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 18:40:08 +0530
DSSSB Recruitment 2024: Apply for PGT, Assistant Sanitary Inspector and other posts from March 19
DSSSB invites applications for Assistant Sanitary Inspector, PGT & other posts. The application process starts on March 19, with deadline on April 17.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 18:21:05 +0530
IDBI JAM 2024 admit card released at direct link here
IDBI Bank releases admit card for Junior Assistant Manager recruitment through PGDBF 2024-25, exam on March 17
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 17:58:50 +0530
UPSC GEO Scientist Prelims Result 2024 released at upsc.gov.in, link here
UPSC declares Combined Geo-Scientist Prelims Result 2024
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 16:41:12 +0530
International Women's Day 2024: Why girls' education can't wait
Despite progress, many girls still face barriers to education, making it imperative to seize the moment and prioritise their access to learning opportunities.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 15:54:35 +0530
AFCAT 2024 Result LIVE: IAF AFCAT 01/2024 results declared, link here
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Fri, 08 Mar 2024 15:26:23 +0530
AFCAT 01/2024 result declared, direct link here
AFCAT 01/2024 result has been declared. The direct link is given here.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 14:58:44 +0530
NEET MDS 2024 registration window to reopen tomorrow; check notification here
NEET MDS 2024 registration process to reopen on March 9 with extended internship deadline
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 14:48:47 +0530
Choosing the right path: Why subject selection matters for student success
It is important to have a holistic approach to subject selection and move beyond grades to consider each student's unique strengths, talents, and aspirations.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 14:32:01 +0530
HSSC CET Group D Result 2023 announced, check roll numbers here
HSSC CET Group D Result 2023 has been announced. Check roll numbers here.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 14:25:29 +0530
AISSEE Results 2024 Live: Sainik School entrance results awaited, updates here
AISSEE Results 2024 live updates: Sainik School class 6th and 9th results awaited.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 13:41:48 +0530
UPSC Nursing Officer Recruitment 2024: Registration begins for 1930 posts, link here
UPSC Nursing Officer Recruitment 2024 registration begins. Direct link to apply is given here.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 13:32:53 +0530
UPSSSC JE Civil Main exam 2024: Notification released at upsssc.gov.in, apply from May 7
UPSSSC releases Junior Engineer (Civil) Main Exam 2024 notification; application process begins May 7
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 13:10:44 +0530
RPSC Recruitment 2024: Apply for 181 Assistant Prosecution Officer posts from March 14
RPSC invites applications for 181 Assistant Prosecution Officer posts, apply from March 14.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 12:18:14 +0530
International Women's Day 2024: Promoting gender equality at workplace
A multifaceted approach needs to be taken to promote gender equality, especially in the workplace.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 12:15:05 +0530
International Women's Day 2024: Breaking barriers and making world more inclusive
The campaign theme for this year is ‘Inspire Inclusion’ and calls for an effort to create a space that is free of bias, stereotypes, and discrimination.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 12:03:31 +0530
SC makes exception on written exam for appointing state consumer chiefs
SC has exempted former high court judges from taking a mandatory test for appointment as head of state consumer commissions.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 12:01:07 +0530
CBSE Board Exam 2024 LIVE: Class 12 Mathematics, Applied Maths papers underway
CBSE Board Exams 2024 LIVE: Class 12 Mathematics papers today, March 9, 2024. Follow the blog for latest updates.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 11:15:21 +0530
NEET UG 2024 Registration LIVE: NTA NEET application process ends today, direct link here
NEET UG 2024 Registration LIVE: NTA NEET registration ends today, March 9. Follow the blog for latest updates.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 10:11:51 +0530
IIM Kozhikode and Emeritus launch Chief Executive Officer Programme to upskill CEOs
The programme was launched to cater to the industry's need to facilitate high-level leadership development and upskill CEOs.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 09:48:14 +0530
UCCED 2024 result declared, here’s how to check
UCCED 2024 result has been declared. The steps to check is given here.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 09:37:18 +0530
UCEED 2024 result out, direct link here
UCEED 2024 result has been declared. The direct link is given here.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 09:16:44 +0530
NTA CUET PG admit cards 2024 out, steps to check hall tickets
NTA CUET PG admit cards 2024 has been released. The download link and steps to download is given here.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 09:01:02 +0530
CUET PG 2024 admit card out for March 11 exam, link here
CUET PG 2024 admit card out for March 11 exam. The direct link to download is given here.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 07:59:46 +0530
Centre’s initiative to make youth of Kerala future-ready, aim to empower 4 lakh young talents with cutting edge skills
The Future Ready, Job Ready Skills initiative will target 4 lakh youth of Kerala over the next three years, ensure they are equipped with relevant skills.
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 20:58:07 +0530
Study abroad: University of Hull, Cambridge collaborate to launch London Study Centre, applications open
The Centre is located at Bloomsbury and offers a range of Business programmes, including MSc Business Management and more, informed a press release.
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 20:00:46 +0530
TS LAWCET & TS PGLCET 2024: Check out the important dates, fee structure, medium of exams & more before applying
If you are planning to register for TS LAWCET/ TS PGLCET-2024 examinations, check out some of the important highlights – from key dates to fee structure.
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 19:43:34 +0530
CTET 2024 Registration Live: CBSE CTET July registration begins, direct link here
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Thu, 07 Mar 2024 19:42:41 +0530
CTET July 2024 registration begins, direct link here
CTET July 2024 registration has started on March 7, 2024. The direct link to apply is given here.
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 19:14:24 +0530
TS SSC Hall Ticket 2024 released at bse.telangana.gov.in, download links here
TS SSC Hall Ticket 2024 has been released. The download links are given here.
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 18:13:27 +0530
Calicut University Result 2024 for UG, PG semesters, revaluation out, link here
Calicut University Result 2024 for UG, PG various semesters, revaluation has been declared. The direct link is given here.
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 17:46:48 +0530
TS SSC 2024 Hall Ticket LIVE: Telangana Class 10th admit card released, direct link here
Telangana TS SSC 2024 Hall Ticket Live: Class 10 hall tickets have been released; download link here. Follow the blog for the latest updates.
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 16:58:49 +0530
CUET PG 2024 Admit Card: Candidates brace for exams on March 11, here are the guidelines you should know
After the release of admit cards, candidates now gear up for the exams that begin on March 11. Here are the important guidelines that need to be followed.
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 16:33:27 +0530
CBSE Class 10 Social Science Exam 2024: Difficulty level easy to moderate, no tricky questions asked
CBSE Class 10 Social Science Exam 2024 over. Difficulty level easy to moderate. Check analysis here.
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 16:29:28 +0530
Key to crack SSB exams: How to prepare for the interview round
The parameters for selection in the armed forces are based on military leadership qualities, referred to as Officer-Like Qualities (OLQs).
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 16:18:27 +0530
Delhi University to set up WiFi network across its college campuses, sanctions ₹67.71 cr for project
The WiFi network will be set up at about 90 colleges of DU, on both north and south campuses and the Dhaka Hostel complex, said an official document.
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 15:17:05 +0530
Bank of Baroda Recruitment 2024: Registration for Managerial posts ends tomorrow
Bank of Baroda will close the registration process for various managerial posts on March 8, 2024. The direct link to apply is given here.
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 14:59:10 +0530
International Women’s Day 2024: Planning to start your own venture? Here are 5 govt schemes that you should know!
On the occasion of International Women’s Day, this article seeks to vindicate the rights of women by sensitizing them about entrepreneurial govt initiatives.
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 14:35:08 +0530
IAF Agniveervayu exam city information slip for 01/2025 released, direct link
Candidates can download it by logging in to the website agnipathvayu.cdac.in.
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 14:08:50 +0530
TS ICET 2024 registration for MBA & MCA begins, link here
TS ICET 2024 registration for MBA & MCA begins. The direct link to apply is given here.
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 14:08:39 +0530
IIT Roorkee and Micron sign MoU to foster innovation and develop highly skilled workforce
Research, experiential learning opportunities for students, cultivating student recruiting activities, and industry-relevant training are included in the MoU.
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 13:42:51 +0530
TS SSC Hall Ticket 2024 Released: Where, how to download BSE Telangana 10th admit cards
TS SSC Hall Ticket 2024 released on the official website of BSE Telangana. Check how to download it here.
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 13:17:50 +0530
BPSC TRE 3.0 Admit Card 2024 releasing today, here’s how to download
BPSC TRE 3.0 Admit Card 2024 will be released today, March 7, 2024. The admit card can be downloaded by following the steps given here.
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 12:37:39 +0530
JEE Mains 2024 session 2 correction window closes today
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Thu, 07 Mar 2024 12:36:06 +0530
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University Living announces Social Scholarship Program for Indian students
The deadline for students to apply for the scholarship program is May 31, 2024.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 19:05:50 +0530
Study abroad: University of Hull, Cambridge collaborate to launch London Study Centre, applications open
The Centre is located at Bloomsbury and offers a range of Business programmes, including MSc Business Management and more, informed a press release.
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 20:00:46 +0530
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CBSE Class 12 Math Exam 2024 Live: Mathematics, Applied Mathematics papers begins
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Sat, 09 Mar 2024 10:07:30 +0530
CBSE Board Exam 2024 LIVE: Class 12 Mathematics, Applied Maths papers underway
CBSE Board Exams 2024 LIVE: Class 12 Mathematics papers today, March 9, 2024. Follow the blog for latest updates.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 11:15:21 +0530
TS SSC Hall Ticket 2024 released at bse.telangana.gov.in, download links here
TS SSC Hall Ticket 2024 has been released. The download links are given here.
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 18:13:27 +0530
TS SSC 2024 Hall Ticket LIVE: Telangana Class 10th admit card released, direct link here
Telangana TS SSC 2024 Hall Ticket Live: Class 10 hall tickets have been released; download link here. Follow the blog for the latest updates.
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 16:58:49 +0530
CBSE Class 10 Social Science Exam 2024: Difficulty level easy to moderate, no tricky questions asked
CBSE Class 10 Social Science Exam 2024 over. Difficulty level easy to moderate. Check analysis here.
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 16:29:28 +0530
TS SSC Hall Ticket 2024 Released: Where, how to download BSE Telangana 10th admit cards
TS SSC Hall Ticket 2024 released on the official website of BSE Telangana. Check how to download it here.
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 13:17:50 +0530
Competitive Exams in India 2024: Latest news and updates on competitive exams, dates, online classes, tips and preparation. Check Competitive Exams in India 2024 admit card updates, registrations and other details at HT.
UPJEE 2024 Admit Card: UP Polytechnic hall tickets releasing tomorrow, here’s how to download
UPJEE 2024 Admit Card is releasing tomorrow, March 10, 2024. Steps to download hall tickets is given here.
Sat, 09 Mar 2024 11:08:20 +0530
NEET UG 2024 registration ends today, check where & how to apply
NEET UG 2024 registration process will end today, March 9, 2024. Where and how to apply is given here.
Sat, 09 Mar 2024 09:05:52 +0530
IDBI JAM 2024 admit card released at direct link here
IDBI Bank releases admit card for Junior Assistant Manager recruitment through PGDBF 2024-25, exam on March 17
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 17:58:50 +0530
NEET UG 2024 Registration LIVE: NTA NEET application process ends today, direct link here
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Fri, 08 Mar 2024 10:11:51 +0530
NTA CUET PG admit cards 2024 out, steps to check hall tickets
NTA CUET PG admit cards 2024 has been released. The download link and steps to download is given here.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 09:01:02 +0530
CUET PG 2024 admit card out for March 11 exam, link here
CUET PG 2024 admit card out for March 11 exam. The direct link to download is given here.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 07:59:46 +0530
TS LAWCET & TS PGLCET 2024: Check out the important dates, fee structure, medium of exams & more before applying
If you are planning to register for TS LAWCET/ TS PGLCET-2024 examinations, check out some of the important highlights – from key dates to fee structure.
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 19:43:34 +0530
CTET 2024 Registration Live: CBSE CTET July registration begins, direct link here
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Thu, 07 Mar 2024 19:42:41 +0530
CTET July 2024 registration begins, direct link here
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Thu, 07 Mar 2024 19:14:24 +0530
CUET PG 2024 Admit Card: Candidates brace for exams on March 11, here are the guidelines you should know
After the release of admit cards, candidates now gear up for the exams that begin on March 11. Here are the important guidelines that need to be followed.
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 16:33:27 +0530
IAF Agniveervayu exam city information slip for 01/2025 released, direct link
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Thu, 07 Mar 2024 14:08:50 +0530
TS ICET 2024 registration for MBA & MCA begins, link here
TS ICET 2024 registration for MBA & MCA begins. The direct link to apply is given here.
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 14:08:39 +0530
BPSC TRE 3.0 Admit Card 2024 releasing today, here’s how to download
BPSC TRE 3.0 Admit Card 2024 will be released today, March 7, 2024. The admit card can be downloaded by following the steps given here.
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 12:37:39 +0530
JEE Mains 2024 session 2 correction window closes today
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Thu, 07 Mar 2024 12:36:06 +0530
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UPSC PA Recruitment 2024: Apply for 323 posts
UPSC will recruit candidates for Personal Assistant posts. Eligible candidates can apply at upsc.gov.in.
Sat, 09 Mar 2024 11:43:41 +0530
RRB Technician Recruitment 2024: Direct link to apply, steps to follow
The application process for 9144 vacancies of Technician Grade -I Signal and various categories of Technician Grade -III begins today.
Sat, 09 Mar 2024 10:34:24 +0530
RRB Technician Recruitment 2024: Registration for 9144 posts begins, link here
RRB Technician Recruitment 2024 registration begins for 9144 posts. The direct link to apply is given here.
Sat, 09 Mar 2024 10:01:16 +0530
DSSSB Recruitment 2024: Apply for PGT, Assistant Sanitary Inspector and other posts from March 19
DSSSB invites applications for Assistant Sanitary Inspector, PGT & other posts. The application process starts on March 19, with deadline on April 17.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 18:21:05 +0530
NEET MDS 2024 registration window to reopen tomorrow; check notification here
NEET MDS 2024 registration process to reopen on March 9 with extended internship deadline
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 14:48:47 +0530
UPSC Nursing Officer Recruitment 2024: Registration begins for 1930 posts, link here
UPSC Nursing Officer Recruitment 2024 registration begins. Direct link to apply is given here.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 13:32:53 +0530
UPSSSC JE Civil Main exam 2024: Notification released at upsssc.gov.in, apply from May 7
UPSSSC releases Junior Engineer (Civil) Main Exam 2024 notification; application process begins May 7
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 13:10:44 +0530
RPSC Recruitment 2024: Apply for 181 Assistant Prosecution Officer posts from March 14
RPSC invites applications for 181 Assistant Prosecution Officer posts, apply from March 14.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 12:18:14 +0530
Bank of Baroda Recruitment 2024: Registration for Managerial posts ends tomorrow
Bank of Baroda will close the registration process for various managerial posts on March 8, 2024. The direct link to apply is given here.
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 14:59:10 +0530
Exam Results 2024: Check out the latest board class 10th and 12th exam results updates, entrance exams such as management, engineering and all other competitive exams at Hindustan Times.
UPSC GEO Scientist Prelims Result 2024 released at upsc.gov.in, link here
UPSC declares Combined Geo-Scientist Prelims Result 2024
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 16:41:12 +0530
AFCAT 2024 Result LIVE: IAF AFCAT 01/2024 results declared, link here
AFCAT 2024 Result Live: Follow the blog for latest updates on results, direct link here.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 15:26:23 +0530
AFCAT 01/2024 result declared, direct link here
AFCAT 01/2024 result has been declared. The direct link is given here.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 14:58:44 +0530
HSSC CET Group D Result 2023 announced, check roll numbers here
HSSC CET Group D Result 2023 has been announced. Check roll numbers here.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 14:25:29 +0530
UCCED 2024 result declared, here’s how to check
UCCED 2024 result has been declared. The steps to check is given here.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 09:37:18 +0530
UCEED 2024 result out, direct link here
UCEED 2024 result has been declared. The direct link is given here.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 09:16:44 +0530
Calicut University Result 2024 for UG, PG semesters, revaluation out, link here
Calicut University Result 2024 for UG, PG various semesters, revaluation has been declared. The direct link is given here.
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 17:46:48 +0530
Features: Get latest education news updates on MBA, study abroad and top institutes, universities cut off list, government recruitment and bank notification along with Feature Education News at Hindustan Times.
International Women's Day 2024: How working women are scripting flexible futures
For many women, industry micro-credentials have become entry ramps to lucrative tech fields that were previously closed to them.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 18:40:08 +0530
International Women's Day 2024: Why girls' education can't wait
Despite progress, many girls still face barriers to education, making it imperative to seize the moment and prioritise their access to learning opportunities.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 15:54:35 +0530
Choosing the right path: Why subject selection matters for student success
It is important to have a holistic approach to subject selection and move beyond grades to consider each student's unique strengths, talents, and aspirations.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 14:32:01 +0530
International Women's Day 2024: Promoting gender equality at workplace
A multifaceted approach needs to be taken to promote gender equality, especially in the workplace.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 12:15:05 +0530
International Women's Day 2024: Breaking barriers and making world more inclusive
The campaign theme for this year is ‘Inspire Inclusion’ and calls for an effort to create a space that is free of bias, stereotypes, and discrimination.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 12:03:31 +0530
Key to crack SSB exams: How to prepare for the interview round
The parameters for selection in the armed forces are based on military leadership qualities, referred to as Officer-Like Qualities (OLQs).
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 16:18:27 +0530
International Women’s Day 2024: Planning to start your own venture? Here are 5 govt schemes that you should know!
On the occasion of International Women’s Day, this article seeks to vindicate the rights of women by sensitizing them about entrepreneurial govt initiatives.
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 14:35:08 +0530
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International Women's Day 2024: AICTE announces new scholarship scheme for girls
Financial assistance of ₹7.5 crore will be provided to 3000 female students annually, according to the AICTE release.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 18:43:57 +0530
SC makes exception on written exam for appointing state consumer chiefs
SC has exempted former high court judges from taking a mandatory test for appointment as head of state consumer commissions.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 12:01:07 +0530
IIM Kozhikode and Emeritus launch Chief Executive Officer Programme to upskill CEOs
The programme was launched to cater to the industry's need to facilitate high-level leadership development and upskill CEOs.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 09:48:14 +0530
Centre’s initiative to make youth of Kerala future-ready, aim to empower 4 lakh young talents with cutting edge skills
The Future Ready, Job Ready Skills initiative will target 4 lakh youth of Kerala over the next three years, ensure they are equipped with relevant skills.
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 20:58:07 +0530
Delhi University to set up WiFi network across its college campuses, sanctions ₹67.71 cr for project
The WiFi network will be set up at about 90 colleges of DU, on both north and south campuses and the Dhaka Hostel complex, said an official document.
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 15:17:05 +0530
IIT Roorkee and Micron sign MoU to foster innovation and develop highly skilled workforce
Research, experiential learning opportunities for students, cultivating student recruiting activities, and industry-relevant training are included in the MoU.
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Three of a family found dead in Surat: Police
The deceased, a native of South India, was working as a labourer in the construction industry and had settled in Surat several years ago, said police
Sat, 09 Mar 2024 11:54:30 +0530
Delhi: A day after namaz incident, police, paramilitary remain deployed in Inderlok
Delhi: A day after namaz incident, police, paramilitary remain deployed in Inderlok
Sat, 09 Mar 2024 11:45:14 +0530
Fire breaks out at Madhya Pradesh secretariat building in Bhopal; CM says 'under control'
Fire breaks out on third floor of Madhya Pradesh secretariat building in Bhopal.
Sat, 09 Mar 2024 11:18:51 +0530
CBI raids TMC leader Sheikh Shahjahan’s house, market in Sandeshkhali
Accused by local residents of extortion, land grabbing and sexually exploiting village women over several years, Shahjahan was arrested by local police on February 28
Sat, 09 Mar 2024 10:29:20 +0530
Lok Sabha elections: More names will be finalised after screening committee meeting, says Congress' DK Shivakumar
Karnataka DCM DK Shivakumar said that more names will be finalised for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections after the screening committee meeting on March 11.
Sat, 09 Mar 2024 10:12:53 +0530
Karnataka govt approves projects worth ₹17,835 crore
Karnataka government approves projects worth ₹17,835.9 crore, to create 27,000 jobs.
Sat, 09 Mar 2024 09:02:34 +0530
BJP’s objections stall Chandigarh mayor’s freebies plan
The BJP councillors have been targeting the mayor for first holding the budget meeting and then scheduling the special House meeting without constitution of the finance and contract committee whose recommendations are required for all budgetary allocations
Sat, 09 Mar 2024 06:12:19 +0530
Chandigarh: EV charging stations to hit the road soon
UT administrator Banwarilal Purohit assured that the work on 53 charging stations was almost complete and by March end, they will become functional
Sat, 09 Mar 2024 06:12:19 +0530
Two tainted cops among 5 held for Jammu gangster’s murder in Mohali
Murder fallout of rivalry between victim’s Billu gang and Bakra gang; shooters’ kingpin was dismissed from police service
Sat, 09 Mar 2024 06:12:15 +0530
Panchkula: Fatehgarh Sahib man held in snatching case
In his complaint, Aas Kumar, 38, from Agra told the Panchkula police that he works as a truck driver. He said he was on his way to Nalagarh from Noida for delivery; on December 20, at around 8.30 pm, he reached near Sector 12, Panchkula
Sat, 09 Mar 2024 06:11:15 +0530
Gym trainer held with weapon in Chandigarh
The accused, Varinder Singh, who is a Dadumajra Colony resident, was arrested following a tip-off; he works as a gym trainer in Dhanas
Sat, 09 Mar 2024 06:10:15 +0530
Diya, Ratia shine on Day 2 of Chandigarh Open Ladies Golf Tournament
In the spice challenge bowl (0-18) event, Manpreet Sandhu (145) was the winner while Bani Bajwa (148) finished runner-up
Sat, 09 Mar 2024 06:08:15 +0530
Electric city bus service rolls out in Panchkula
Flagging off five electric AC buses from the Sector-5 bus stand in Panchkula, Haryana assembly speaker and local MLA Gian Chand Gupta announced that the bus service will be free for the next seven days
Sat, 09 Mar 2024 06:07:16 +0530
Cart puller killed in hit-and-run mishap in Chandigarh
The victim’s son Akashdeep reported to Chandigarh Police that his father was on his way home, when a speeding car hit him
Sat, 09 Mar 2024 06:07:15 +0530
Man gets life term for slitting co-worker’s throat
The court of additional district and sessions judge Avtar Singh held the accused Ganesh Kumar guilty of murdering his colleague, Manoj
Sat, 09 Mar 2024 04:18:20 +0530
Gupkar alliance has betrayed people of Jammu and Kashmir: Apni Party’s Altaf Bukhari
On the fourth foundation day of the Apni Party, Altaf Bukhari said that People’s Alliance for Gupkar Declaration has betrayed the people of Jammu and Kashmir yet again
Sat, 09 Mar 2024 04:13:13 +0530
Himachal CM promises adequate relief package for families being displaced by Gaggal airport expansion
Himachal CM Sukhvinder Sukhu laid the foundation stone and inaugurated 10 development schemes worth ₹9.22 crore in Baijnath assembly constituency
Sat, 09 Mar 2024 04:08:14 +0530
Srinagar’s Jamia Masjid chief cleric allowed to offer Friday prayers after five-month
Mirwaiz Mohammad Umar Farooq allowed by the authorities to offer Friday prayers at Jama Masjid Srinagar today for the first time since his last Friday prayers at the mosque on October 6
Sat, 09 Mar 2024 04:04:14 +0530
Former Baramullah MLA Javeed Hussain Baig joins National Conference
Former PDP, Apni Party leader is expected to strengthen in National Conference‘s prospects in north Kashmir
Sat, 09 Mar 2024 03:58:14 +0530
Electric city bus service begins in Panchkula, Karnal
The electric city bus service will soon commence in Ambala, Sonepat, Rewari, Rohtak, and Hisar, the chief minister said while virtually addressing the programme. Haryana chief minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Friday launched electric city bus service in Panchkula and Karnal and announced that passengers will be allowed to use this bus service free of cost in the first seven days.
Sat, 09 Mar 2024 00:53:11 +0530
Prioritise your daughters’ education, Haryana governor tells parents
Haryana governor Bandaru Dattatraya while speaking at the International Women’s Day function organised by the state women and child development department in Panchkula on Friday stated that empower daughters with education to drive national development.
Sat, 09 Mar 2024 00:52:13 +0530
Police stop farmers in Hisar from marching towards Delhi
The activists under the banner of the Pagri Sambhal Sangharsh Samiti had kicked-off the foot march and were moving towards Delhi to take part in a mahapanchayat at Ram Lila ground called by the Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM) on March 14.
Sat, 09 Mar 2024 00:47:12 +0530
Ferozepur: Smuggler held with 25 gm heroin, ₹5.1L drug money
AIG, counter intelligence, Ferozepur, Lakhbir Singh said that acting on a tip-off, the team launched a special operation in Dulchi ke village and nabbed the smuggler with the contraband.
Sat, 09 Mar 2024 00:46:09 +0530
Real Estate Regulatory Authority: Ensure builders withdraw money from banks as per law: Union finance ministry
Acting on a missive by chairman of the Haryana Real Estate Regulatory Authority, Gurugram, the instructions were issued to chairman of State Bank of India and managing directors of all public sector banks by the department of financial services under the Union finance ministry.
Sat, 09 Mar 2024 00:46:09 +0530
Crypto’s wild ride and should you be on it?
Cryptocurrencies, led by Bitcoin and Ethereum, are on a bull run. High net worth individuals are investing, while retail investors can now buy Spot Bitcoin ETFs in India. Ethereum aims to be a global computer and banking system, with upcoming upgrades to improve scalability. Critics warn of risks in the volatile market.
Sat, 09 Mar 2024 00:45:14 +0530
ABHM activist offers prayers in Mehtab Bagh, handed over to police
An activist of Akhil Bharat Hindu Mahasabha entered Mehtab Bagh located at the back of the Taj Mahal on the other bank of river Yamuna and performed ‘tandava nritya’ (dance) . The staff of Archaeological Survey of India, present at Mehtab Bagh, nabbed the man offering prayers and handed him over to police.
Sat, 09 Mar 2024 00:45:09 +0530
International Women’s Day: All-women crew runs goods train from Ambala to Ludhiana
The goods train carrying 51,000 tonnes of coal departed from Ambala at 10.55 am and reached Ludhiana at 2.45 pm and was operated by loco pilot Manorama, assistant loco pilot Kriti and train manager Manisha.
Sat, 09 Mar 2024 00:44:10 +0530
Women’s Day: Sakshi Malik visits Shambhu barrier, slams govt for not fulfilling promises
Addressing the gathering, Malik said, “From farmers’ struggle to the fight against sexual harassment of women wrestlers, women from Punjab and Haryana have always been at the forefront of any fight against injustice. We, women from Haryana and Punjab, will continue to fight against injustices.”
Sat, 09 Mar 2024 00:43:10 +0530
Guest Column: Prospects of unitary system in India
Rather than a drastic overhaul of the existing system, an emphasis on refining the operational aspects, nurturing transparency, and fostering inclusivity can pave the way for a more responsive and resilient governance structure.
Sat, 09 Mar 2024 00:42:10 +0530
INLD forms 5-member panel to shortlist candidates for Lok Sabha polls
INLD supremo OP Chautala on Friday formed a five-member committee to hold dialogue with party workers in all 10 Lok Sabha constituencies and shortlist candidates for the polls. The INLD leaders have unanimously passed a resolution asking Chautala to announce party’s Haryana president.
Sat, 09 Mar 2024 00:42:09 +0530
Centre asks Maharashtra to amend plan for ₹14,000 crore ring metro project in Shinde’s hometown
Chief Minister Eknath Shinde met MHUA Minister Hardeep Singh Puri in New Delhi in October last year, requesting approval for the project, which holds significance for his hometown
Sat, 09 Mar 2024 00:41:17 +0530
Punjab feels the squeeze, to discontinue kinnow from mid-day meal platter
As per officials of Punjab Agro export corporation (PAGREXCO), an organ of state government engaged in procurement and supply, about 1,000 tonne kinnow was bought from orchardists. With kinnow season reaching its fag-end, there are also complaints of supply of rotten fruits.
Sat, 09 Mar 2024 00:41:11 +0530
Teen went to college to get results a week ago, missing ever since
At around 5pm, his father went to Vashi and waited for Soham to arrive from college. After waiting an hour in Vashi, and not getting any responses to his phone calls, Ravindra went to Soham’s tuition centre at sector 17. Patil learnt that Soham had not gone to the classes as well
Sat, 09 Mar 2024 00:41:10 +0530
Move to rein in e-rickshaws in Lucknow in doldrums
Only 18,000 registered against 50,000 plying in the city; no cap on growing numbers, with police and RTO lacking teeth to stop new registrations.
Sat, 09 Mar 2024 00:40:11 +0530
Painter gets 10 years in jail for raping minor
On July 12, 2019, around 1.30 pm, the girl’s mother rushed home from work, when her elder daughter told her sister was suffering from pain in her waist and abdomen. They rushed her to Shatabdi hospital where the doctor told them that she was 7 months pregnant and that she was experiencing labour pain. Shortly, she delivered a male child
Sat, 09 Mar 2024 00:38:16 +0530
Sameer Wankhede’s wife Kranti Redkar gets abusive calls from ‘Pakistan’ numbers
A police officer said that Redkar’s application mentioned that on Wednesday morning she received a call from a UK number and later in the day she got calls and messages from a Pakistani number which contained derogatory and character-sabotaging content which was disturbing
Sat, 09 Mar 2024 00:38:10 +0530
BMC inaugurates city’s first multipurpose housing for working women
The concept was first proposed by a group of women in 2014 when the Development Plan (DP) was prepared. This was then included in the DP for five different centres by the gender empowerment and planning departments, which includes a centre for elderly and children’s daycare, an old age home, a student’s home and even an Aadhar Kendra with a skill centre
Sat, 09 Mar 2024 00:37:12 +0530
Rathee’s killing: One more arrested for providing car to accused
Jhajjar police have arrested a criminal, who was involved in providing the i20 car to the killers of Indian National Lok Dal (INLD) state chief Nafe Singh Rathee and a party worker Jai Kisan in Bahadurgarh on February 25.
Sat, 09 Mar 2024 00:36:10 +0530
Karnataka: Three men go for a swim in Cauvery river, drown
Police identified the victims as Vinod (23), a native of Mullusige, Sachin( 25) of Chikkathur, and Srinivas (25) a native of Hebbale
Sat, 09 Mar 2024 00:35:15 +0530
Fadnavis calls Uddhav’s offer to Gadkari ‘ridiculous and laughable’
Thackeray urged Gadkari to join the MVA and contest the elections, advising him not to ‘bow down before Delhi’, drawing a parallel to Chhatrapati Shivaji’s defiance towards the throne of Delhi
Sat, 09 Mar 2024 00:35:12 +0530
Three years later, girls’ hostel in MU still waiting for mess facility
Mumbai university students at Savitribai Phule and Bhagini Nivedita hostels face 3-year wait for mess facilities, leading to long walks for meals.
Sat, 09 Mar 2024 00:35:12 +0530
Doctor arrested for taking ₹2 lakh bribe in Panipat
“In this case, a bribe was being demanded by two other accused, namely Dr Pawan Kumar and clerk Naveen Kumar, working in the civil hospital, Panipat, through Dr Vishal Malik,” a spokesperson of the ACB said, adding that a case against the accused has been registered at the police station of ACB Karnal.
Sat, 09 Mar 2024 00:35:09 +0530
Trio booked for duping retired army jawan of ₹22 lakh
After discussing it with his wife, Pavaskar approached his childhood friend and said that he was looking for a property in Kandivali. The complainant was introduced to the three property agents. The trio told him that they had a flat which was up for sale in Mahavir Nagar in Kandivali West for ₹67 lakh
Sat, 09 Mar 2024 00:34:09 +0530
19-year-old biker dies in Bhiwandi; Bus driver yet to be arrested
19-year-old Mohammad Asad Momin died in Bhiwandi after being hit by a bus. A complaint was filed against the driver, but no arrests have been made yet.
Sat, 09 Mar 2024 00:33:12 +0530
35-year-old killed in Tilak Nagar in drunken brawl over petty issue
A 35-year-old man was allegedly killed by his friend after making derogatory remarks about his wife. The accused, a fish stall owner, confessed to the crime.
Sat, 09 Mar 2024 00:32:12 +0530
Pathologist association tells MMC to take action against ghost pathologists
The MAPPM has 3,500 registered pathologists in the state. The association had started area-wise WhatsApp groups of their members to find out such errant laboratories and ghost pathologists in the state, especially in the rural areas
Sat, 09 Mar 2024 00:32:10 +0530
Exodus of ex-corporators fuels Shinde faction’s momentum ahead of LS polls
Chief Minister Eknath Shinde is strategically inducting former corporators from opposition parties into Shiv Sena at his official residence, Varsha, to boost support for the upcoming elections.
Sat, 09 Mar 2024 00:32:10 +0530
Bengaluru: Pontiff held for raping minor for seven years, aide held for making clips
The pontiff of Hangarahalli Vidya Chowdeshwari Mutt in Kunigal town was arrested on Thursday night for sexually harassing a minor girl since 2017, said police
Sat, 09 Mar 2024 00:32:10 +0530
Indian railways’ Kavach technology set to enhance safety on western railway
Indian Railways to install Kavach technology in Mumbai for enhanced safety on the rail network. Automatic brakes for overspeeding & collisions.
Sat, 09 Mar 2024 00:31:13 +0530
Cyber frauds dupe senior doctor at KEM of ₹7.33 lakh
Senior resident doctor at KEM Hospital in Mumbai duped of ₹7.33 lakh by frauds posing as courier company and cyber police officials
Sat, 09 Mar 2024 00:31:13 +0530
State to get ten new medical colleges
Maharashtra govt sanctions teaching & non-teaching posts for 10 new medical colleges, adding 1,000 education seats & 4,300 hospital beds.
Sat, 09 Mar 2024 00:30:12 +0530
Karnataka: Man arrested for raping, impregnating 12-year-old
A 22-year-old man was arrested from Chikkaballapur district for raping a 12-year-old girl and impregnating her, said police.
Sat, 09 Mar 2024 00:29:13 +0530
14 villages back in Navi Mumbai after 17-yr gap
14 villages on the border of Navi Mumbai, Thane, Kalyan are back under Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation after years of separation, aiding development with state grant support.
Sat, 09 Mar 2024 00:29:12 +0530
MSC bank scam: ED attaches properties worth ₹50 crore of Rohit Pawar’s company
Reacting to the development, Rohit Pawar said action against his factory is completely illegal and will challenge it in the court.
Sat, 09 Mar 2024 00:29:10 +0530
Projects with public parking lots to get additional 1.0 FSI
Redevelopment projects with multi-stories public parking lots were earlier allowed an FSI of 4.0, which has now been hiked to 5.0
Sat, 09 Mar 2024 00:28:09 +0530
Likely LS seats, while alliance holds crucial meet in Delhi
Unease within Maharashtra's ruling alliance over Lok Sabha seat-sharing, with BJP wanting 34 seats. Leaders from BJP, Shiv Sena, and NCP fail to reach consensus.
Sat, 09 Mar 2024 00:27:14 +0530
Rameshwaram Cafe reopens its doors a week after blast that left 9 people injured
Rameshwaram Cafe owner Divya Raghavendra said the blast had failed to deter their resilience. The cafe opened amid overwhelming support from well-wishers.
Sat, 09 Mar 2024 00:27:14 +0530
HC grants bail to man arrested for his involvement in child trafficking case
Bombay High Court grants bail to Samadhan Jagtap in child trafficking case due to lack of direct evidence linking him to the kidnapping incident.
Sat, 09 Mar 2024 00:27:12 +0530
Aaditya demands Chahal’s suspension, probe into Gokhale bridge mess
Shiv Sena leader Aaditya Thackeray demands suspension of BMC commissioner and railway officers over Gokhale bridge height mismatch, urges fair probe.
Sat, 09 Mar 2024 00:26:12 +0530
Santacruz bizman’s murder: Court rejects bail plea of his wife Kavita Shah
Kavita Shah's bail application was rejected by the sessions court as she is accused of murdering her husband with her lover by poisoning his food.
Sat, 09 Mar 2024 00:25:11 +0530
Board bans drinking water’s use for gardening, cleaning in Bengaluru
The BWSSB issued an order banning people from using drinking water for washing vehicles, gardening, building construction, among other purposes.
Sat, 09 Mar 2024 00:23:14 +0530
Recruitment, admissions under Maratha quota subject to further order, says HC
Bombay HC clarifies final decision on 10% Maratha reservation ads subject to further order, deadline for NEET applications is March 9, petitions against quota ongoing.
Sat, 09 Mar 2024 00:22:12 +0530
MOB probe: ED freezes shares worth ₹1,186 crore, arrests two more
ED arrests two MOB operators, freezes shares worth ₹1,186 crore. Probe into money-laundering charges against promoters. 11 arrested, assets worth ₹1,764.5 crore seized. Promoters detained in Dubai.
Sat, 09 Mar 2024 00:18:12 +0530
Riders unveiled for free power to farm tube wells
The conditions include capping the maximum usage of free power to save groundwater from being wasted. The Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) issued by UPPCL managing director Pankaj Kumar here on Friday mandate installation of energy meters on private tube well connections, making it a prerequisite for farmers to qualify for the ostensibly “free” power.
Sat, 09 Mar 2024 00:14:09 +0530
Revamping of Azad park on cards under Swadesh Darshan Scheme
Chandrashekhar Azad park in India to be beautified under Swadesh Darshan Scheme 2.0, with ₹13 crore budget for phase-1. New attractions for visitors include play area, cafeteria, and facade lighting.
Sat, 09 Mar 2024 00:12:19 +0530
Over 9 lakh devotees take dip in Sangam on Mahashivratri
Over 9 lakh devotees took holy dip in Sangam on Mahashivratri festival, marking the conclusion of the 54-day Magh Mela. Officials expect preparations for next year's Mahakumbh to begin soon.
Sat, 09 Mar 2024 00:07:16 +0530
6 years on, ‘shaheedi gallery’ to open for devotees on March 9
Sikh clergy led by Akal Takht jathedar Giani Raghbir Singh will inaugurate the gallery in the presence of Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) president Harjinder Singh Dhami and other religious personalities, said a spokesman of Damdami Taksal.
Sat, 09 Mar 2024 00:00:09 +0530
Apply online for names inclusion in electoral roll: GB Nagar admin
People must apply online right away in case their names have not been included in the voters’ list, according to the district magistrate
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 23:59:08 +0530
LS polls: Jakhar sets off vans to solicit suggestions for BJP manifesto
State party chief Sunil Jakhar, who flagged off the vans, said two vans will visit each of the 13 Lok Sabha constituencies in the state to gather suggestions from the people for the party’s ‘sankalp patra” (manifesto).
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 23:58:14 +0530
Three held for murder of missing 18-yr-old girl in Sohna
Father, relatives arrested for alleged murder of 18-year-old girl due to disapproval of relationship. Body yet to be found. Police investigating.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 23:58:09 +0530
Gender curriculum reshaping education sector: Punjab edu minister Bains
He said what sets this programme apart is its bold approach to challenging stereotypes, question biases, and foster a culture of equality within the school system.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 23:56:12 +0530
Modi to dazzle Kashi with 28-km road show tonight
Locals, including thousands of farmers, will give a grand a warm welcome to PM Modi from Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport, Babatpur, to BLW guest house in Varanasi. As many as 18 welcome points have been made from Babatpur to the BLW guest house. These points include Babatpur, Saton Mahua, Harhua, Tarna, Gilat Bazaar and Sant Atulanand.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 23:52:09 +0530
Another saffron Vande Bharat completes trial run, reaches Lucknow
The train will give a big relief to passengers travelling between Patna and Lucknow. The railways has yet to decide the timing of the train and the stations where it will halt.This will be the second saffron Vande Bharat in the state and third in the country.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 23:47:08 +0530
Dr Verma, acclaimed prof of South Asian literature, passes away
Professor Verma taught for 42 years at the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown (UPJ) in Pennsylvania was born in 1932 in Punjab
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 23:47:08 +0530
Delhi man arrested for killing son says he was plotting for four months
54-year-old man arrested for murdering son before wedding to protect daughter-in-law's future. Planned for months, hired help, fled after crime.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 23:46:08 +0530
Interstate liquor smuggler held by UP STF from Greater Noida
Rathi would procure liquor from Haryana and smuggle it into in Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan and the dry states of Bihar and Gujarat as well
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 23:46:08 +0530
Pharma firm CMD held for cheating Dubai-based man of ₹70 crore
Police said they had received a tip-off that the suspect would visit India for a commitment, following which he was nabbed
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 23:44:08 +0530
55-year-old held for duping Punjab National Bank staff in Delhi
Delhi Police arrested a man for siphoning over ₹25 lakh from PNB employees by stealing their phones; targeted due to PNB app access.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 23:44:07 +0530
No one will stop Punjab’s funds if AAP has 30-40 MPs: Mann
Urging the Delhi voters to elect all seven Lok Sabha candidates of the INDIA bloc to strengthen his hands, Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal said the BJP MPs elected from Delhi never raised the concerns of Delhi people in the Parliament.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 23:43:16 +0530
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann to unveil devp projects worth ₹869 crore in Sangrur
The key projects to be inaugurated include an 80-bed mother child hospital at Dhuri, a 30-bed community health centre at Kauhrian and a 30-bed rural hospital at Cheema.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 23:43:07 +0530
Ghaziabad: Foundation stone to be laid for int’l cricket stadium on March 10
The stadium will get complete by 2026 and about ₹70 crore has already been spent on purchasing the land, said the Uttar Pradesh Cricket Association
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 23:42:07 +0530
Noida authority to develop 64 water bodies in city
There are 732 old parks in the city and around 1,071 acres have been developed as green belt in the city along the city’s internal and key roads
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 23:41:08 +0530
Process on to replace ‘ex-servicemen’ with gender-inclusive term: Centre tells HC
In the PIL filed in November 2023, Captain Sukhjit Pal Kaur Sanewal (retired), one of the earliest woman officers of the Indian Army, had sought directions that the term “ex- serviceman” should be replaced by a gender-neutral and gender-inclusive terms such as “ex-service members” or “ex-service personnel”
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 23:40:08 +0530
Punjab CM cuts down service charges for enhancing power load
Mann said that the security for this has also been slashed to half by ₹200 per horsepower against ₹400 horsepower earlier.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 23:39:08 +0530
Peak power demand likely to rise 8% this summer: PSPCL
The summer months of March to May are likely to be hotter than usual across the northwest region, including Punjab, the IMD said last week
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 23:36:08 +0530
‘Ek Sham Sahir Ke Naam’: Ludhiana to celebrate Ludhianvi’s birth anniversary today
General secretary of the trust Bipin Gupta and organising committee chairman Sunil Gupta, shared about the “Noor-e-Sahir” awards, which is presented every year, since 2019, to personalities who have made contributions in the field of art and culture
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 23:35:10 +0530
GB Nagar transport department to engage 400 buses for LS poll duty
Gautam Budh Nagar to deploy 400 buses for Lok Sabha election duties, ensuring fit buses & valid driver licenses as per government guidelines.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 23:35:09 +0530
Cold streak in Delhi continues for fifth day, longest since 1990
The India Meteorological Department attributed the prevailing nippy conditions to cold north-westerly winds and clear skies
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 23:33:13 +0530
Ludhiana: PAU honours 19 prominent women achievers on International Women’s Day
Vice-chancellor Satbir Singh Gosal and Ludhiana range deputy inspector general of police Dhanpreet Kaur released the portrait compiled by state’s author, Harpreet Sandhu; the event was organised by the varsity in collaboration with Sewa Sankalp Society
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 23:32:10 +0530
PMC budget: Civic chief marks ₹550 crore for merged villages
Pune municipal administration to develop infrastructure in 23 merged villages with a budget of ₹550 crore. Focus on sewage, roads, water supply, and waste management.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 23:32:07 +0530
PMC commissioner initiates inquiry in bribe case linked to road dept
After the video of the incident went viral on social media the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) members raised the issue with the commissioner
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 23:31:08 +0530
‘Stay in jail was like agni pariksha for me’: Former DU professor Saibaba
Speaking at a press conference at HKS Surjeet Bhawan near ITO, Saibaba termed his incarceration and release as “justice delayed”
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 23:30:12 +0530
Spring fever: Flower fest in heart of city this weekend
14,000 varieties of flowering plants across 35 categories, along with ornate floral patterns to be on display
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 23:29:12 +0530
Frequent power cuts trouble Ludhiana consumers
According to officials, the impending summer season prompts pre-emptive maintenance work, leading to power cuts; these measures aim to prevent disruptions in electricity supply during the warmer months, ensuring uninterrupted service for consumers, added officials
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 23:29:07 +0530
Students hit by Covid pandemic to get chance to complete DU degrees
Eligible students will be allowed to submit applications on the impact of the pandemic and give reasons for their extension
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 23:28:07 +0530
Events, activities mark International Women’s Day celebrations in Pune
Nearly 400 sex workers received free sanitary pads and participated in informative sessions on menstrual health, hygiene management, and mental health awareness
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 23:26:08 +0530
Ludhiana: NRI passes away mid-flight en route to ancestral village
The flight crew and passengers tried to revive him, but to no avail; after his death, his parents took his body back to Vancouver for cremation, as his wife and children were there
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 23:26:07 +0530
Delhi cop kicks people during Friday namaz on road; suspended
Delhi Police sub-inspector suspended for kicking worshippers outside mosque during namaz in Inderlok. Incident captured on viral video, sparking outrage.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 23:25:07 +0530
LG nod for panel to implement scheme that would help poor prisoners
The scheme would be likely to benefit nearly 162 prisoners in various jails of Delhi who are unable to be released due to financial constraints
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 23:24:20 +0530
Ludhiana: Salem Tabri man abducted, thrashed over monetary dispute
The accused thrashed him badly with a baseball bat and fled after dropping him from a moving car near the cremation ground in Lohara village, they said
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 23:24:07 +0530
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Lok Sabha elections: More names will be finalised after screening committee meeting, says Congress' DK Shivakumar
Karnataka DCM DK Shivakumar said that more names will be finalised for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections after the screening committee meeting on March 11.
Sat, 09 Mar 2024 10:12:53 +0530
Karnataka govt approves projects worth ₹17,835 crore
Karnataka government approves projects worth ₹17,835.9 crore, to create 27,000 jobs.
Sat, 09 Mar 2024 09:02:34 +0530
Karnataka: Three men go for a swim in Cauvery river, drown
Police identified the victims as Vinod (23), a native of Mullusige, Sachin( 25) of Chikkathur, and Srinivas (25) a native of Hebbale
Sat, 09 Mar 2024 00:35:15 +0530
Bengaluru: Pontiff held for raping minor for seven years, aide held for making clips
The pontiff of Hangarahalli Vidya Chowdeshwari Mutt in Kunigal town was arrested on Thursday night for sexually harassing a minor girl since 2017, said police
Sat, 09 Mar 2024 00:32:10 +0530
Karnataka: Man arrested for raping, impregnating 12-year-old
A 22-year-old man was arrested from Chikkaballapur district for raping a 12-year-old girl and impregnating her, said police.
Sat, 09 Mar 2024 00:29:13 +0530
Rameshwaram Cafe reopens its doors a week after blast that left 9 people injured
Rameshwaram Cafe owner Divya Raghavendra said the blast had failed to deter their resilience. The cafe opened amid overwhelming support from well-wishers.
Sat, 09 Mar 2024 00:27:14 +0530
Board bans drinking water’s use for gardening, cleaning in Bengaluru
The BWSSB issued an order banning people from using drinking water for washing vehicles, gardening, building construction, among other purposes.
Sat, 09 Mar 2024 00:23:14 +0530
Bengaluru resident claims people visiting malls to use washrooms amid water crisis
The resident has warned people against buying flats dependent on tanker water in the city.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 18:38:12 +0530
Rameshwaram cafe blast: NIA releases CCTV footage showing suspect, seeks help from public
Meanwhile, a cloth merchant from Kaul Bazaar in Ballari has been detained in connection with the case.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 18:24:48 +0530
Noida police arrests CMD of pharma firm from Bengaluru for defrauding investor of ₹70 crore
The pharma company has offices in Dubai and Chennai while the investor, a Delhi resident, runs a firm in Noida's Sector 18.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 15:04:46 +0530
‘Going to win 24 out of 28 Lok Sabha seats’: Former Karnataka CM BS Yediyurappa
Ahead of the Lok Sabha election, Former Karnataka CM BS Yediyurappa claimed that the BJP will win 24 out of 28 Lok Sabha seats in Karnataka.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 13:35:52 +0530
Bengaluru water crisis: Karnataka bans use of drinking water to wash cars, maintain gardens; sets ₹5,000 fine
Bengaluru water crisis shows no sign of abating, Karnataka government bans use of drinking water for purposes such as washing cars, gardening, and construction.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 11:48:34 +0530
Kharge's son-in-law emerges as front-runner for Gulbarga seat as Cong Prez focuses on national pitch
The 81-year-old Kharge had won from Gulbarga (Kalaburagi) Lok Sabha segment twice but lost the 2019 polls.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 11:07:17 +0530
BJP asks Kharge, Gandhis to apologise over pro-Pak slogan on Karnataka assembly premises
The slogan was raised by some supporters of Congress leader Syed Naseer Hussain after his victory in the Rajya Sabha elections.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 10:07:42 +0530
MP Hegde booked for hoisting religious flag removed by local body
According to the Batkal rural police, Hegde hoisted the “hanuma dwaja” and affixed Savarkar board in Batkal taluk
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 00:51:40 +0530
7 arrested for illegal trade of elephant tusks in Bengaluru: DRI
The DRI officers intercepted three suspects travelling in an auto-rickshaw and recovered ivory tusks concealed in a large bag in their possession
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 00:47:41 +0530
Karnataka health dept probe reveals surge in illegal sale of MTP kits
Between January 1, 2023 and December 12, 2023, 6,626 MTP kits were sold across 12 wholesale drug stores in the district.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 00:43:40 +0530
Rates of tankers fixed as Bengaluru water crisis continues
The Karnataka government capped private water tanker rates in Bengaluru after multiple complaints of exorbitant rates.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 00:36:40 +0530
Rameshwaram cafe blast: New footage shows bomber changed clothes, boarded bus
The NIA has been checking new CCTV footages that suggest the suspect boarded a bus and even had a change of clothes after walking out of the Rameshwaram Cafe.
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 23:51:38 +0530
Bengaluru - Kalaburagi Vande Bharat Express to be flagged off on March 12
It has been a longstanding demand of Kalaburagi people to operate a direct fast train to the capital city.
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 20:10:36 +0530
Karnataka BJP may field ex-CMs Jagadish Shettar and Basavaraj Bommai in LS polls
Giving indications about this, former CM B S Yediyurappa on Thursday said discussions have taken place regarding candidates for all 28 Lok Sabha seats
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 18:59:06 +0530
Karnataka govt asks students to get their own answer sheets for board exams, faces heat from opposition
The school students were informed that the examination centres would only issue question papers, and answer sheets will not be given.
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 17:44:25 +0530
Rameshwaram Cafe to reopen on March 9 with CM Siddaramaiah, DCM Shivakumar as chief guests
NIA took over the probe into the blast case concerning the eatery earlier this week.
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 16:33:10 +0530
Karnataka govt fixes water tanker prices in crisis-hit Bengaluru. Full details
The BWSSB, which is responsible for the water supply in the IT capital, has even hired 200 water tankers to supply water.
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 15:41:01 +0530
Karnataka to witness above-normal temperature in summer, heatwave conditions in north interior region
Karnataka is likely to witness above-normal temperature this summer, according to the Meteorological department.
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 15:11:41 +0530
Tejasvi Surya warns of protests if Bengaluru water crisis not resolved in 7 days
Bharatiya Janata Party MP Tejasvi Surya warned of protests in front of Vidhana Soudha if the Congress government do not resolve water crisis in Bengaluru soon.
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 14:42:02 +0530
WATCH: Rameshwaram cafe ‘bomber’ spotted in fresh CCTV footage, seen boarding BMTC bus - Report
A fresh CCTV footage of the The Rameshwaram Cafe bomber has emerged, which shows the suspect boarding a BMTC bus.
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 13:04:49 +0530
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Fire breaks out at Madhya Pradesh secretariat building in Bhopal; CM says 'under control'
Fire breaks out on third floor of Madhya Pradesh secretariat building in Bhopal.
Sat, 09 Mar 2024 11:18:51 +0530
46-year-old arrested for killing minor daughter in MP’s Chhatarpur: Police
A resident of Bamhori, Shivnath Prajapati confessed to the murder on Thursday and said he strangulated his daughter to death as he had seen her with a villager on February 25
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 08:33:50 +0530
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BJP’s objections stall Chandigarh mayor’s freebies plan
The BJP councillors have been targeting the mayor for first holding the budget meeting and then scheduling the special House meeting without constitution of the finance and contract committee whose recommendations are required for all budgetary allocations
Sat, 09 Mar 2024 06:12:19 +0530
Chandigarh: EV charging stations to hit the road soon
UT administrator Banwarilal Purohit assured that the work on 53 charging stations was almost complete and by March end, they will become functional
Sat, 09 Mar 2024 06:12:19 +0530
Two tainted cops among 5 held for Jammu gangster’s murder in Mohali
Murder fallout of rivalry between victim’s Billu gang and Bakra gang; shooters’ kingpin was dismissed from police service
Sat, 09 Mar 2024 06:12:15 +0530
Panchkula: Fatehgarh Sahib man held in snatching case
In his complaint, Aas Kumar, 38, from Agra told the Panchkula police that he works as a truck driver. He said he was on his way to Nalagarh from Noida for delivery; on December 20, at around 8.30 pm, he reached near Sector 12, Panchkula
Sat, 09 Mar 2024 06:11:15 +0530
Gym trainer held with weapon in Chandigarh
The accused, Varinder Singh, who is a Dadumajra Colony resident, was arrested following a tip-off; he works as a gym trainer in Dhanas
Sat, 09 Mar 2024 06:10:15 +0530
Diya, Ratia shine on Day 2 of Chandigarh Open Ladies Golf Tournament
In the spice challenge bowl (0-18) event, Manpreet Sandhu (145) was the winner while Bani Bajwa (148) finished runner-up
Sat, 09 Mar 2024 06:08:15 +0530
Electric city bus service rolls out in Panchkula
Flagging off five electric AC buses from the Sector-5 bus stand in Panchkula, Haryana assembly speaker and local MLA Gian Chand Gupta announced that the bus service will be free for the next seven days
Sat, 09 Mar 2024 06:07:16 +0530
Cart puller killed in hit-and-run mishap in Chandigarh
The victim’s son Akashdeep reported to Chandigarh Police that his father was on his way home, when a speeding car hit him
Sat, 09 Mar 2024 06:07:15 +0530
Man gets life term for slitting co-worker’s throat
The court of additional district and sessions judge Avtar Singh held the accused Ganesh Kumar guilty of murdering his colleague, Manoj
Sat, 09 Mar 2024 04:18:20 +0530
Gupkar alliance has betrayed people of Jammu and Kashmir: Apni Party’s Altaf Bukhari
On the fourth foundation day of the Apni Party, Altaf Bukhari said that People’s Alliance for Gupkar Declaration has betrayed the people of Jammu and Kashmir yet again
Sat, 09 Mar 2024 04:13:13 +0530
Himachal CM promises adequate relief package for families being displaced by Gaggal airport expansion
Himachal CM Sukhvinder Sukhu laid the foundation stone and inaugurated 10 development schemes worth ₹9.22 crore in Baijnath assembly constituency
Sat, 09 Mar 2024 04:08:14 +0530
Srinagar’s Jamia Masjid chief cleric allowed to offer Friday prayers after five-month
Mirwaiz Mohammad Umar Farooq allowed by the authorities to offer Friday prayers at Jama Masjid Srinagar today for the first time since his last Friday prayers at the mosque on October 6
Sat, 09 Mar 2024 04:04:14 +0530
Former Baramullah MLA Javeed Hussain Baig joins National Conference
Former PDP, Apni Party leader is expected to strengthen in National Conference‘s prospects in north Kashmir
Sat, 09 Mar 2024 03:58:14 +0530
Electric city bus service begins in Panchkula, Karnal
The electric city bus service will soon commence in Ambala, Sonepat, Rewari, Rohtak, and Hisar, the chief minister said while virtually addressing the programme. Haryana chief minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Friday launched electric city bus service in Panchkula and Karnal and announced that passengers will be allowed to use this bus service free of cost in the first seven days.
Sat, 09 Mar 2024 00:53:11 +0530
Prioritise your daughters’ education, Haryana governor tells parents
Haryana governor Bandaru Dattatraya while speaking at the International Women’s Day function organised by the state women and child development department in Panchkula on Friday stated that empower daughters with education to drive national development.
Sat, 09 Mar 2024 00:52:13 +0530
Police stop farmers in Hisar from marching towards Delhi
The activists under the banner of the Pagri Sambhal Sangharsh Samiti had kicked-off the foot march and were moving towards Delhi to take part in a mahapanchayat at Ram Lila ground called by the Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM) on March 14.
Sat, 09 Mar 2024 00:47:12 +0530
Ferozepur: Smuggler held with 25 gm heroin, ₹5.1L drug money
AIG, counter intelligence, Ferozepur, Lakhbir Singh said that acting on a tip-off, the team launched a special operation in Dulchi ke village and nabbed the smuggler with the contraband.
Sat, 09 Mar 2024 00:46:09 +0530
Real Estate Regulatory Authority: Ensure builders withdraw money from banks as per law: Union finance ministry
Acting on a missive by chairman of the Haryana Real Estate Regulatory Authority, Gurugram, the instructions were issued to chairman of State Bank of India and managing directors of all public sector banks by the department of financial services under the Union finance ministry.
Sat, 09 Mar 2024 00:46:09 +0530
International Women’s Day: All-women crew runs goods train from Ambala to Ludhiana
The goods train carrying 51,000 tonnes of coal departed from Ambala at 10.55 am and reached Ludhiana at 2.45 pm and was operated by loco pilot Manorama, assistant loco pilot Kriti and train manager Manisha.
Sat, 09 Mar 2024 00:44:10 +0530
Women’s Day: Sakshi Malik visits Shambhu barrier, slams govt for not fulfilling promises
Addressing the gathering, Malik said, “From farmers’ struggle to the fight against sexual harassment of women wrestlers, women from Punjab and Haryana have always been at the forefront of any fight against injustice. We, women from Haryana and Punjab, will continue to fight against injustices.”
Sat, 09 Mar 2024 00:43:10 +0530
Guest Column: Prospects of unitary system in India
Rather than a drastic overhaul of the existing system, an emphasis on refining the operational aspects, nurturing transparency, and fostering inclusivity can pave the way for a more responsive and resilient governance structure.
Sat, 09 Mar 2024 00:42:10 +0530
INLD forms 5-member panel to shortlist candidates for Lok Sabha polls
INLD supremo OP Chautala on Friday formed a five-member committee to hold dialogue with party workers in all 10 Lok Sabha constituencies and shortlist candidates for the polls. The INLD leaders have unanimously passed a resolution asking Chautala to announce party’s Haryana president.
Sat, 09 Mar 2024 00:42:09 +0530
Punjab feels the squeeze, to discontinue kinnow from mid-day meal platter
As per officials of Punjab Agro export corporation (PAGREXCO), an organ of state government engaged in procurement and supply, about 1,000 tonne kinnow was bought from orchardists. With kinnow season reaching its fag-end, there are also complaints of supply of rotten fruits.
Sat, 09 Mar 2024 00:41:11 +0530
Rathee’s killing: One more arrested for providing car to accused
Jhajjar police have arrested a criminal, who was involved in providing the i20 car to the killers of Indian National Lok Dal (INLD) state chief Nafe Singh Rathee and a party worker Jai Kisan in Bahadurgarh on February 25.
Sat, 09 Mar 2024 00:36:10 +0530
Doctor arrested for taking ₹2 lakh bribe in Panipat
“In this case, a bribe was being demanded by two other accused, namely Dr Pawan Kumar and clerk Naveen Kumar, working in the civil hospital, Panipat, through Dr Vishal Malik,” a spokesperson of the ACB said, adding that a case against the accused has been registered at the police station of ACB Karnal.
Sat, 09 Mar 2024 00:35:09 +0530
6 years on, ‘shaheedi gallery’ to open for devotees on March 9
Sikh clergy led by Akal Takht jathedar Giani Raghbir Singh will inaugurate the gallery in the presence of Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) president Harjinder Singh Dhami and other religious personalities, said a spokesman of Damdami Taksal.
Sat, 09 Mar 2024 00:00:09 +0530
LS polls: Jakhar sets off vans to solicit suggestions for BJP manifesto
State party chief Sunil Jakhar, who flagged off the vans, said two vans will visit each of the 13 Lok Sabha constituencies in the state to gather suggestions from the people for the party’s ‘sankalp patra” (manifesto).
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 23:58:14 +0530
Gender curriculum reshaping education sector: Punjab edu minister Bains
He said what sets this programme apart is its bold approach to challenging stereotypes, question biases, and foster a culture of equality within the school system.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 23:56:12 +0530
Dr Verma, acclaimed prof of South Asian literature, passes away
Professor Verma taught for 42 years at the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown (UPJ) in Pennsylvania was born in 1932 in Punjab
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 23:47:08 +0530
No one will stop Punjab’s funds if AAP has 30-40 MPs: Mann
Urging the Delhi voters to elect all seven Lok Sabha candidates of the INDIA bloc to strengthen his hands, Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal said the BJP MPs elected from Delhi never raised the concerns of Delhi people in the Parliament.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 23:43:16 +0530
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann to unveil devp projects worth ₹869 crore in Sangrur
The key projects to be inaugurated include an 80-bed mother child hospital at Dhuri, a 30-bed community health centre at Kauhrian and a 30-bed rural hospital at Cheema.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 23:43:07 +0530
Process on to replace ‘ex-servicemen’ with gender-inclusive term: Centre tells HC
In the PIL filed in November 2023, Captain Sukhjit Pal Kaur Sanewal (retired), one of the earliest woman officers of the Indian Army, had sought directions that the term “ex- serviceman” should be replaced by a gender-neutral and gender-inclusive terms such as “ex-service members” or “ex-service personnel”
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 23:40:08 +0530
Punjab CM cuts down service charges for enhancing power load
Mann said that the security for this has also been slashed to half by ₹200 per horsepower against ₹400 horsepower earlier.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 23:39:08 +0530
Peak power demand likely to rise 8% this summer: PSPCL
The summer months of March to May are likely to be hotter than usual across the northwest region, including Punjab, the IMD said last week
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 23:36:08 +0530
‘Ek Sham Sahir Ke Naam’: Ludhiana to celebrate Ludhianvi’s birth anniversary today
General secretary of the trust Bipin Gupta and organising committee chairman Sunil Gupta, shared about the “Noor-e-Sahir” awards, which is presented every year, since 2019, to personalities who have made contributions in the field of art and culture
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 23:35:10 +0530
Ludhiana: PAU honours 19 prominent women achievers on International Women’s Day
Vice-chancellor Satbir Singh Gosal and Ludhiana range deputy inspector general of police Dhanpreet Kaur released the portrait compiled by state’s author, Harpreet Sandhu; the event was organised by the varsity in collaboration with Sewa Sankalp Society
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 23:32:10 +0530
Frequent power cuts trouble Ludhiana consumers
According to officials, the impending summer season prompts pre-emptive maintenance work, leading to power cuts; these measures aim to prevent disruptions in electricity supply during the warmer months, ensuring uninterrupted service for consumers, added officials
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 23:29:07 +0530
Ludhiana: NRI passes away mid-flight en route to ancestral village
The flight crew and passengers tried to revive him, but to no avail; after his death, his parents took his body back to Vancouver for cremation, as his wife and children were there
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 23:26:07 +0530
Ludhiana: Salem Tabri man abducted, thrashed over monetary dispute
The accused thrashed him badly with a baseball bat and fled after dropping him from a moving car near the cremation ground in Lohara village, they said
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 23:24:07 +0530
Phagwara resident dies in hit-and-run incident
In his complaint, Vijay Kumar stated that his brother Kishore Kumar was going towards Verka Milk Point on his bike; when he reached near Chahar village at Ladhowal Bypass, an over-speeding car hit his bike from behind before crashing into a Mahindra Bolero
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 23:21:07 +0530
Action against industries polluting Buddha Nullah imminent: MC chief
“In line with the state government’s policy, the MC has been directed to cut sewer connections of the 33 industries violating norms and polluting the Buddha Nullah,” PPCB chief Pardeep Gupta said
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 23:19:07 +0530
Rajasthan-based man held for smuggling opium in Ludhiana
Police said that the accused revealed that his father, who is facing trial in a drug peddling cases, had sent him to deliver a consignment in Ludhiana
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 23:16:07 +0530
Ludhiana: VB nabs key woman member of swindlers’ gang
During investigation, the VB found that the accused had extorted ₹52 lakh from one family of Pehowa village in Haryana in June 2023 after conducting a raid at their premises by impersonating themselves as CBI officers
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 23:14:08 +0530
Sports policy 2023: PSEB student athletes to get cash rewards, grace marks
The PSEB has asked the district education officers (DEO) in the state to submit details of students who had participated and scored medals in the international, national, and state school games
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 23:09:11 +0530
International Women’s Day: They came, they saw, they conquered
In a remarkable shift, women entrepreneurs are spearheading the startup landscape in the tricity, ushering in an era of innovation and fostering community empowerment. Diving boldly into the varied world of business, from artificial intelligence to virtual reality and education to hospitality and arts, female entrepreneurs are no longer just confined to vanity businesses but are instead making significant strides in diverse sectors.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 19:43:16 +0530
Charvi emerges as overall gross winner on Day 1 of Chandigarh Open Ladies Golf Tournament
In the spice challenge bowl, Biren Nagi (69) was the nett winner while Shalini Sheoran (75) was the runner-up; S Ratia (94) emerged as the winner in the Bawa Gill Trophy event (19-25) while Hema Bedi (94) came second
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 06:38:51 +0530
Panjab University’s alumni network underperforming, says Vice-President
I urge alumni to come forward and give liberally both their time and money, said the Vice-President, adding that currently donations by them were not even a fraction of their potential and on a bad trajectory
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 06:37:55 +0530
Bishnoi aide, 3 others caught with weapons in Mohali
Police have recovered four illegal weapons from the accused, who according to the police, were planning criminal activities in Mohali, he added
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 06:26:51 +0530
Chandigarh: 3 held for stealing gold jewellery from PU professor’s house
Chandigarh Police said the accused stole around 70 tolas of gold jewellery from the house of professor Tirthankar, adding that the jewellery had been recovered
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 06:26:47 +0530
Immigration fraud: Four booked for duping Panchkula resident of ₹12.3 lakh
The accused have been identified as Pankaj of Kakrali village, Vicky of Mulana village, Baljinder of Ambala and Azad of Kurukshetra
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 06:24:47 +0530
Two Chandigarh men sentenced to 10-year jail in NDPS case
The accused, Bhupinder Kumar, alias Batti, from Burail, Chandigarh, and Shiva Thakur, from Sector 46, were convicted under Section 22 of the NDPS Act
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 06:13:47 +0530
Trio posing as ‘godmen’ makes off with woman’s jewellery in Panchkula
The victim, Amarwati, a resident of Mauli Jagran, told police that she worked as a sweeper at a mall in Sector 5, Panchkula
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 06:12:48 +0530
Revenue challenges pour in again: Only 51 liquor vends sold in first auction in Chandigarh
In a haunting reminder of last year, the Chandigarh excise and taxation department was able to sell only a little over half (51) of the total 97 vends available under the 2024-25 Excise Policy, in the first round of auction held at the UT Guest House, Sector 6, on Thursday
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 06:12:48 +0530
Chandigarh admn’s employee housing scheme will be revived: Purohit
Addressing media, the Chandigarh administrator said if employees agree to accept the flats as per the current collector rates, the administration will revive the scheme
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 06:12:47 +0530
In Chandigarh, RBI ombudsman bats for consumer empowerment
He said the scheme, introduced on November 12, 2021, represented a significant milestone in RBI’s commitment to consumer rights
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 06:12:47 +0530
Sacked caretaker came to rob vulnerable elderly couple: Panchkula police
The accused knew they would be home alone; along with two aides, attacked them with sharp-edged weapons after they identified him, said Panchkula police
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 06:11:49 +0530
Sippy Sidhu murder case: CBI complies with SC order, provides sought documents to Kalyani
National-level shooter and lawyer Sukhmanpreet Singh, better known as Sippy Sidhu, was shot dead at a park in Sector 27, Chandigarh, on September 20, 2015
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 06:11:47 +0530
Now, BJP and AAP-Cong to slug it out in F&CC poll
After the general House, the F&CC is the second-most powerful committee of Chandigarh MC, holding the power to approve projects and developmental works worth ₹50 lakh
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 06:11:47 +0530
SHG weaves its own destiny, one phulkari at a time
It is said when the going gets tough, the tough get going. It was this indomitable will that transformed a struggling Jaswinder Kaur into an inspirational woman, one who has managed not only to haul herself by her own bootstraps, but has also empowered other women around her.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 02:13:39 +0530
Khattar inaugurates developmental projects worth over ₹4,200 crore
“We will in May-June inaugurate the development project that we have started,” said chief minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Thursday at Indradhanush Stadium in Panchkula during the virtual inauguration and foundation stone laying of 679 projects worth more than ₹3,623 crore across all 22 districts along with the launch of the Haryana Antyodaya Parivar Parivahan Yojana (HAPPY) at a total cost of ₹600 crore.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 01:27:40 +0530
Sukhna Wildlife Sanctuary: Haryana proposes fresh delineation of eco-sensitive zone
The Sukhna Wildlife Sanctuary, spread over 25.98 square km (about 6420 acres), is under the administrative control of union territory of Chandigarh and shares its boundaries with Haryana and Punjab. The sanctuary is located in Shivalik foothills which are considered ecologically sensitive and geologically unstable.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 01:24:42 +0530
Youths stuck in Russia: Safe after Indian embassy’s intervention: Haryana youth’s kin
Sahil Kumar, brother of Harsh Kumar from Karnal’s Sambhli village, who made the SOS video seeking government’s help to return to India, met Karnal MP Sanjay Bhatia with his family. Sahil said that the situation has improved after the intervention of the Indian embassy and the men, including his brother, have been sent to a camp.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 01:23:37 +0530
Haryana classes 10, 12 board exams: People climb walls of exam centre to help students cheat
The incident took place at Chandrawati School in Nuh’s Tauru district on Tuesday where people climbed the walls of the school while the Class 10 Hindi exam under the Board of School Education Haryana (BSEH) was being held.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 01:20:37 +0530
Soon, road accident victims in Haryana to get free treatment in first 48 hours
“This crucial initiative aims at ensuring timely and accessible healthcare during the critical window following an accident. The approved proposal has been forwarded to the transport and health departments for further implementation,” Hardeep Doon, inspector general (IG), traffic and highway, said.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 01:19:37 +0530
Lok Sabha polls: Special arrangements to be made for ‘divyangs’, voters above 85
Stating that the Election Commission (EC) has launched a national campaign to raise awareness among voters, the Haryana CEO said that voters above the age of 85 years will be given the option to vote at the polling station or through postal ballot paper from home during the parliamentary elections, the schedule of which will be announced anytime.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 01:12:37 +0530
2 members of BKI-backed terror module nabbed from Jalandhar
The accused have been identified as Kuldeep Singh alias Ghugg of Bittal Jhuggian village and Avtar Singh alias Laddi of Sangowal village in Jalandhar.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 01:10:37 +0530
Women need empowerment, not sympathy: Haryana women panel chief
She was speaking as chief guest at a one-day workshop on ‘Awareness of sexual harassment in higher educational institutions’ organised by the Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) of Kurukshetra University under the joint aegis of the Haryana Women Commission, Panchkula, at the Senate Hall.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 01:09:37 +0530
Need to neutralise anti-national elements, narratives: V-P Jagdeep Dhankhar
Speaking at the 71st annual convocation of Panjab University (PU) on Thursday, V-P Dhankhar said, “Equality before law is an inevitable facet of a democracy. Some people act more privileged than others and this has to stop. People take to the streets, this trend must be neutralised. Challenge to law is a challenge to democracy and right to equality.”
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 01:09:37 +0530
Punjab vigilance files chargesheet against DIG Inderbir in 2 bribery cases
DIG Inderbir is already in the thick of controversy as he was indicted by a Supreme Court-appointed inquiry committee, led by Justice Indu Malhotra (retd), for dereliction of duty, causing a breach in the Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s security during his Punjab visit in 2022. Inderbir was then posted as DIG Ferozepur. The case has been moved for major punishment.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 01:07:36 +0530
Khanna: Shiv Sena leader’s son held in 10kg gold robbery case
Had impersonated CGST officers to rob gold biscuits from a Ludhiana-based jeweller’s employees when they were in Delhi
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 00:59:36 +0530
Interstate drug module busted in Patiala: Four, including three women, held with 9kg charas
Patiala police arrest 4 members of an inter-state drug module, including 3 women, recover 9kg of charas. Accused from Bihar had been peddling drugs in Punjab.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 00:44:36 +0530
40% of urban couples opting for IVF due to effects of pollution and environmental degradation, says health minister
Punjab health minister says 40% of urban couples turn to IVF due to environmental degradation. MLAs call for laws to protect environment and assess crop damage.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 00:42:36 +0530
Patiala shocker: 16-year-old girl stabbed to death by stalker, younger sister dies of ‘shock’
According to police, the 16-year-old girl was stabbed near her house at the Sanauri Adda area of the city around 7pm on Wednesday. She was rushed to Government Rajindra Hospital where she succumbed to injuries
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 00:36:36 +0530
Sweet selfie: PM lauds Kashmiri beekeeper Nazim
Nazeer, who runs a successful beekeeping unit, was one of the few achievers selected to interact with Modi after his public rally at the Bakshi Stadium
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 00:33:37 +0530
Jammu: 10 days on, missing Navy sailor yet to be traced
The Western Naval Command has already set up a board of inquiry for detailed investigation into the sailor going missing
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 00:31:36 +0530
Ladakh: Administrative secretary chairs meet on zero-emmission buses
“We deliberated upon the proposal for the operationalisation of five hydrogen fuel cell buses to run with water conversion into fuel technology and the a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between the National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) and the transport department,” the administrative secretary said
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 00:28:35 +0530
‘Ill treatment’: Baig leaves before Modi’s arrival
Safina Baig told reporters that Muzaffar was invited to Prime Minister Modi’s rally as a Padma Shri awardee
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 00:26:35 +0530
Ludhiana sex ratio skew widening since 2020, shows data
With Ludhiana district recording 959 female births per 1,000 males in 2019, a significant decline has been observed since 2019. In 2023, 922 female births per 1,000 males were recorded
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 00:25:36 +0530
HC orders judicial probe into farmer Shubh Karan’s death at Khanauri
The high court bench of acting chief justice GS Sandhawalia and justice Lapita Banerji observed that the probe cannot be entrusted solely either to Punjab or to Haryana for the “reasons obvious as both the states have several things to cover up.”
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 00:21:35 +0530
Ludhiana sex ratio skew widening since 2019, shows data
With Ludhiana district recording 959 female births per 1,000 males in 2019, a significant decline has been observed since 2019. In 2023, 922 female births per 1,000 males were recorded
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 00:20:35 +0530
AAP RS member Sahney takes up issue of youths in Russia with Jaishankar
Sahney said that he has also reached out to the Russian ambassador to India Denis Alipov and Roman Babushkin, deputy chief of Mission in India, for the swift release of youth. “I am in constant contact with the distressed families and have obtained active phone numbers of the stranded youths. These have been shared with the Indian embassy officials so that they can facilitate direct assistance for their repatriation,” he said in a statement.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 00:17:47 +0530
Ludhiana: PAU event encourages women to recognise, harness inner strength
The lecture, hosted by department of human development and family studies at varsity’s college of community science, featured a thought-provoking discourse by motivational speaker Brahma Kumari Jyotsna
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 00:16:36 +0530
Govt staffers ‘forced’ to attend PM’s rally, say opposition leaders
A municipal council employee from frontier district of Kupwara said that they left at 3 am in the wee hours and were transported in buses
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 00:15:39 +0530
My resignation was on personal grounds, hasn’t been accepted: Purohit
Purohit on February 3 last month had tendered his resignation to President Droupadi Murmu citing personal reasons. “Due to my personal reasons and certain other commitments, I tender my resignation from the post of governor of Punjab and administrator, Union Territory, Chandigarh. Please accept the same and oblige,” Purohit wrote in his resignation letter.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 00:15:36 +0530
Couple among three convicted in drug peddling case in Ludhiana
The court of additional sessions judge Sandeep Singh Bajwa also sentenced Harpreet Singh to eight years rigorous imprisonment and a fine of ₹80,000 on, while his wife Sarabjit Kaur and aide Dalbara Singh of Bhai Randhir Singh Nagar got 11 years rigorous imprisonment and ₹1 lakh fine each
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 00:13:41 +0530
Punjab budget session question hour: No teacher in 26 Chabbewal, Garhshankar schools, says Congress MLA
Education minister Harjot Singh Bains told the House that the govt is making efforts to ensure full strength of teachers in ‘kandi’ belt schools
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 00:12:36 +0530
Ludhiana: Fire engulfs house in Sarabha Nagar
Firefighters reported that they deployed two fire tenders to extinguish the flames, although the cause of the fire remains undetermined
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 00:08:38 +0530
Two drug peddlers held after encounter in Jalandhar
The accused opened fire at the police party in Jalandhar and one of the drug smugglers, Vikas, alias Vicky, was injured in police action.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 00:08:35 +0530
Shambhu, Khanauri farmers’ stir: Children, women used as shield in riot-like situation, says HC
The court was hearing a clutch of petitions on farmers’ protest over legal guarantee of MSP and violence reported on February 21 at Shambhu and Khanauri borders.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 00:06:35 +0530
12 attackers fire at car-borne men, vandalise their vehicle in Ludhiana
According to the police, two men were commuting in the car when they were intercepted by at least 12 masked assailants laced with weapons; the assailants opened fire targeting the car; the occupants of the car left the vehicle and escaped from the spot. The assailants later vandalised the car and fled
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 00:06:34 +0530
CM Mann hands over job letters to 2,487 youths in Sunam
Mann said during the past two years, government jobs have been given to around 43,000 youngsters. Of the total 2,487, 1,750 youngsters have been recruited in the Home department, 205 in social security women and child development, 39 in revenue, 60 in the excise department, 421 in the local government department, four in cooperation, and eight in the technical education department.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 00:03:35 +0530
Ludhiana: Traffic halts as truck operators, farmers protest at Ladhowal toll plaza
The protest, staged at the Ladhowal toll barrier coming from Jalandhar side, aimed to draw attention to long-standing grievances; an FIR has been registered against 200 unidentified people and four protesting leaders
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 00:02:37 +0530
Ludhiana: Closed lane, illegally parked vehicles leads to jams at Southern Bypass
According to commuters, commercial vehicles, including trucks, park their vehicles on the Southern Bypass near to the bridge (Verka Milk Plant) with the motive to get the one side entry opened by the officials of PWD around 6 pm, due to which there is traffic congestion on the highway which is also connected with the Sarbha Nagar and BRS Nagar area
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 23:59:34 +0530
‘Humiliated’, man sets himself on fire in Ludhiana police station, critical
The man was summoned for hearing of the complaint filed by his wife following a matrimonial dispute. He indulged in a spat with his wife and police personnel in the police station; he left the police station in a hurry but returned within a few minutes with a bottle of petrol in his hands
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 23:55:34 +0530
LeT operative Mohammad Qasim declared designated terrorist
The ministry made the announcement through a notification pointing out that Mohammad Qasim, a 32-year-old permanent resident of Angrala in Reasi district, with the intention to wage war against the country, is involved in carrying out a wide range of terrorist activities including coordinating, supplying, identifying locations of drone for dropping of arms, ammunition, improvised explosive device (IED) and cash as well as delivering and managing consignments from across the border
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 23:51:36 +0530
Ludhiana: 5 men assault rival, his friends in hospital
The complainant stated that the accused had assaulted his friend Gurdeep Singh a few days ago following an old rivalry and he was admitted to community health centre in Khanna for treatment
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 23:39:33 +0530
DC conducts on-site inspection of Ludhiana-Rahon road work
The Deputy commissioner said that this was one of the major projects of the government which would pave the way for better traffic management; the road connects Ludhiana with SBS Nagar (Nawanshahr) district
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 23:37:34 +0530
Ludhiana DC Sawhney reviews flood management in areas along Sutlej
During the visit, Sawhney stressed the need to establish a viable mechanism to complete all flood control arrangements before the rainy season; she asked the officials to remain alert to avoid any untoward incidents during the monsoon
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 23:33:34 +0530
HP cabinet okays ₹1,500 per month for women
The cabinet urged the Union government to release ₹9,043 crore for post-disaster need assessment (PDNA) without any further delay
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 23:14:34 +0530
Summoned by Congress high command, Sukhu rushes to Delhi
The development comes amid the Congress government in Himachal has been dealing with the aftermath of losing the Rajya Sabha polls for the lone vacant seat in the state despite enjoying a clear majority of 40 in a 68-strong assembly
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 23:07:33 +0530
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Delhi: A day after namaz incident, police, paramilitary remain deployed in Inderlok
Delhi: A day after namaz incident, police, paramilitary remain deployed in Inderlok
Sat, 09 Mar 2024 11:45:14 +0530
Three held for murder of missing 18-yr-old girl in Sohna
Father, relatives arrested for alleged murder of 18-year-old girl due to disapproval of relationship. Body yet to be found. Police investigating.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 23:58:09 +0530
Delhi man arrested for killing son says he was plotting for four months
54-year-old man arrested for murdering son before wedding to protect daughter-in-law's future. Planned for months, hired help, fled after crime.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 23:46:08 +0530
55-year-old held for duping Punjab National Bank staff in Delhi
Delhi Police arrested a man for siphoning over ₹25 lakh from PNB employees by stealing their phones; targeted due to PNB app access.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 23:44:07 +0530
Cold streak in Delhi continues for fifth day, longest since 1990
The India Meteorological Department attributed the prevailing nippy conditions to cold north-westerly winds and clear skies
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 23:33:13 +0530
‘Stay in jail was like agni pariksha for me’: Former DU professor Saibaba
Speaking at a press conference at HKS Surjeet Bhawan near ITO, Saibaba termed his incarceration and release as “justice delayed”
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 23:30:12 +0530
Spring fever: Flower fest in heart of city this weekend
14,000 varieties of flowering plants across 35 categories, along with ornate floral patterns to be on display
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 23:29:12 +0530
Students hit by Covid pandemic to get chance to complete DU degrees
Eligible students will be allowed to submit applications on the impact of the pandemic and give reasons for their extension
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 23:28:07 +0530
Delhi cop kicks people during Friday namaz on road; suspended
Delhi Police sub-inspector suspended for kicking worshippers outside mosque during namaz in Inderlok. Incident captured on viral video, sparking outrage.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 23:25:07 +0530
LG nod for panel to implement scheme that would help poor prisoners
The scheme would be likely to benefit nearly 162 prisoners in various jails of Delhi who are unable to be released due to financial constraints
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 23:24:20 +0530
Ensure sewer overflow crisis resolution in 48 hrs: Atishi to chief secretary
Delhi water minister Atishi has written to chief secretary Naresh Kumar to resolve Delhi’s problems related to overflow of sewage
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 23:18:08 +0530
Arvind Kejriwal at core of AAP campaign for upcoming Lok Sabha polls
AAP launches national campaign at headquarters, focusing on Arvind Kejriwal's achievements in Delhi. Party aims to win all 7 seats in Delhi for more strength.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 23:10:08 +0530
Delhi cop suspended after video of kicking Muslims offering Namaz goes viral
DCP North acknowledged the viral video of a cop kicking Muslims offering namaz and said an inquiry has been initiated.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 16:09:30 +0530
International Women's Day 2024: Dreams, destiny, and making India proud is how these DU girls rock it!
Among scores of young women proving their mettle in varied fields at Delhi Univesity are these four aces who aim to make the country proud by winning laurels!
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 11:19:44 +0530
International Women's Day 2024: Delhi, celebrate it with this lineup for the ladies!
Make the most of International Women’s Day 2024 with this roster of events happening in the Capital that you can attend — and bring your girl gang along!
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 11:18:42 +0530
Artists to gather at Purana Quila on Sunday to dream up 'Viksit Bharat' on canvas
Artists to gather at Purana Quila on Sunday to dream up 'Viksit Bharat' on canvas
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 08:19:00 +0530
Delhi gym owner killed by father hours before wedding
Gaurav Singhal, a gym owner, was allegedly killed with a sharp-edged weapon at his house in the Devli Extension area of south Delhi.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 07:54:48 +0530
Delhiwale: Michael for Sunny
The story of a 40-year bond.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 04:09:23 +0530
CBI busts human trafficking network sending Indians to Russia-Ukraine war zone
The CBI has registered a case against agents and visa consultancy firms in several states across the country. The central agency is conducting simultaneous searches at around 13 locations in Delhi, Trivandrum, Mumbai, Ambala, Chandigarh, Madurai and Chennai.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 01:05:36 +0530
Police bust racket selling fake medicines in Delhi, 10 arrested
Police bust racket selling fake medicines in Delhi, 10 arrested
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 00:28:04 +0530
Man killed day before wedding in Delhi
Officers said they are exploring if Singhal was killed by some assailants who then kidnapped his father, or the father and his aides killed him and fled
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 23:50:34 +0530
Bomb threat at Delhi college, declared hoax by police
Around 2,000 students and 70 staffers evacuated from Ram Lal Anand College in Delhi due to bomb threat via WhatsApp; police suspect hoax message.
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 23:49:34 +0530
Ration card is not address proof: Delhi HC
Delhi HC rules ration cards not reliable proof of address, only for food distribution. Orders DDA to allocate housing to erstwhile residents.
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 23:46:34 +0530
Delhi mayor seeks early ruling on aldermen
Mayor Oberoi urges Supreme Court to deliver verdict on aldermen nominations for MCD. Standing committee formation crucial for pending projects.
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 23:44:34 +0530
10, including wholesalers, nabbed for running fake medicines racket: Delhi Police
Delhi Police bust inter-state gang selling spurious medicines, arrest 10 including manufacturers, wholesalers, retailers; seized thousands of tablets.
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 23:42:33 +0530
Demolition action at Delhi’s Majnu Ka Tila: Minister slams DDA
Bhardwaj said the BJP-led central government should immediately withdraw the order to demolish the homes Hindu refugees
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 23:39:35 +0530
Delhi civic body to build 3 parking lots for ₹312 crore to house 2,335 vehicles
Officials said the House the parking lots will come up at Shastri Nagar, Rani Bagh and Rajendra Nagar
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 23:37:34 +0530
Min temp dips further to 8.8°C as chilly streak continues in Delhi
Delhi experiences lowest March minimum temperature in 5 years with 8.8°C, attributed to cold winds from Himalayas, likely to continue with 9°C on Friday.
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 23:22:33 +0530
Delhi govt says power subsidy to continue till March 2025
Delhi cabinet extends power subsidy scheme till March 31, 2025. BJP demands subsidy for all consumers. Delhi govt pays ₹3,500 crore annually for the scheme.
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 23:19:34 +0530
Delhi Police nab 2 for running sextortion racket
Delhi Police arrest 2 for blackmailing victims with sex videos, extorting money from at least 25 people across the country.
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 23:19:33 +0530
Parliament security breach: Delhi police seeks 90 days time to file charge sheet
Additional sessions judge (ASJ) Hardeep Kaur issued the notice to all the accused, seeking their replies by March 11 on the application moved by the Delhi police
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 16:21:18 +0530
Clean sweep post fest: Eco socs of Delhi University pull up their socks
Students who're part of their colleges' environment clubs and societies are conducting cleanup drives in the wake of thefest season at DU's North Campus.
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 15:43:23 +0530
Delhiites shocked as ceilings collapse in Vasant Kunj, Greater Noida malls
Residents of Delhi-NCR have been taking to social media platform X to express concern after the two mishaps at malls within 24 hours of each other.
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 15:42:20 +0530
Hoax bomb threat at Delhi's Ram Lal Anand College, students evacuated
The Delhi Police said that its teams have thoroughly searched the whole campus but no trace of the bomb was found.
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 15:20:49 +0530
2018 Ankit Saxena murder case: Three sentenced to life in prison by Delhi judge
Ankit Saxena, a photographer by profession, was stabbed to death by his girlfriend’s parents, brother, and maternal uncle on February 1, 2018.
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 14:54:01 +0530
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Waitress who served dry ice instead of mouth freshener at Gurugram restaurant arrested
The food and supply department, on March 6, sealed the eatery, which had opened three years ago, said officials
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 23:03:11 +0530
Elvish Yadav beats YouTuber after clash on social media; video viral
Videos shared on social media showed Elvish Yadav beating Sagar Thakur in what appears to be a garments store.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 22:55:11 +0530
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14 children electrocuted during Shivratri celebrations in Kota, 2 critical: Cops
Police said the children, aged 7-15 years, were electrocuted from a high-tension power line passing overhead.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 15:59:00 +0530
Man killed by two friends for refusing oral sex in Rajasthan's Baran
Police said that the victim, Om Prakash Bairwa was found dead in the Baran city police station area on February 26.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 08:40:31 +0530
Three dead after speeding car hits tree, catches fire in Rajasthan's Sikar
The three deceased were identified as Kanhaiyalal, Sonu and Mohit while the one injured was identified as Devkumar.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 07:48:12 +0530
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CBI raids TMC leader Sheikh Shahjahan’s house, market in Sandeshkhali
Accused by local residents of extortion, land grabbing and sexually exploiting village women over several years, Shahjahan was arrested by local police on February 28
Sat, 09 Mar 2024 10:29:20 +0530
Union minister approves ₹800 crore project to transform Kolkata's Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port
The Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways has approved one of the ambitious projects.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 10:23:51 +0530
Mamata Banerjee's message to former HC judge who joined BJP and a challenge
Abhijit Gangopadhyay, who resigned as a judge of Calcutta High Court on Tuesday morning, joined the BJP on Thursday.
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 17:33:46 +0530
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ABHM activist offers prayers in Mehtab Bagh, handed over to police
An activist of Akhil Bharat Hindu Mahasabha entered Mehtab Bagh located at the back of the Taj Mahal on the other bank of river Yamuna and performed ‘tandava nritya’ (dance) . The staff of Archaeological Survey of India, present at Mehtab Bagh, nabbed the man offering prayers and handed him over to police.
Sat, 09 Mar 2024 00:45:09 +0530
Move to rein in e-rickshaws in Lucknow in doldrums
Only 18,000 registered against 50,000 plying in the city; no cap on growing numbers, with police and RTO lacking teeth to stop new registrations.
Sat, 09 Mar 2024 00:40:11 +0530
Riders unveiled for free power to farm tube wells
The conditions include capping the maximum usage of free power to save groundwater from being wasted. The Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) issued by UPPCL managing director Pankaj Kumar here on Friday mandate installation of energy meters on private tube well connections, making it a prerequisite for farmers to qualify for the ostensibly “free” power.
Sat, 09 Mar 2024 00:14:09 +0530
Modi to dazzle Kashi with 28-km road show tonight
Locals, including thousands of farmers, will give a grand a warm welcome to PM Modi from Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport, Babatpur, to BLW guest house in Varanasi. As many as 18 welcome points have been made from Babatpur to the BLW guest house. These points include Babatpur, Saton Mahua, Harhua, Tarna, Gilat Bazaar and Sant Atulanand.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 23:52:09 +0530
Another saffron Vande Bharat completes trial run, reaches Lucknow
The train will give a big relief to passengers travelling between Patna and Lucknow. The railways has yet to decide the timing of the train and the stations where it will halt.This will be the second saffron Vande Bharat in the state and third in the country.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 23:47:08 +0530
U.P. to get four new Doppler weather radars, MoU inked
Uttar Pradesh relief commissioner signed MoU with IMD to install four Doppler radars for disaster monitoring, enhancing timely alerts and disaster management.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 23:20:08 +0530
UP Legislative Council polls: SP treads with caution, no candidates fielded yet
Of the 13 MLCs whose term is ending on May 5, 10 are from the BJP, while Samajwadi Party, Bahujan Samaj Party and Apna Dal (Sonelal) have a member each
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 23:14:07 +0530
U.P. CM expresses gratitude to PM for cut in LPG cylinder price
It will provide financial relief to crores of families and will also provide a healthy and happy life to the ‘maatrishakti’, Yogi Adityanath said in a post on X
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 23:07:07 +0530
Prayagraj’s Janhvi receives Heritage Fashion Icon Award from PM Modi
Janhvi Singh, a social media content creator from Sangam city, received the Heritage Fashion Icon Award from PM Narendra Modi at the National Creators Award ceremony.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 23:02:08 +0530
2024 LS polls: Suspense over Cong picks for Rae Bareli, Amethi seats continues
Congress yet to announce candidates for Rae Bareli and Amethi. Rahul Gandhi likely to contest from Wayanad again, with demand to also field him from Amethi. Priyanka Gandhi Vadra's name proposed for Rae Bareli.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 21:54:06 +0530
Sufi Khanqah Assn writes to CM Yogi over ‘delay in construction’ of Dhannipur mosque
Alleging that the trust altered the mosque’s plans and map over the last three years, the association had also communicated its grievances to various prominent figures, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on November 16, 2023
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 21:43:06 +0530
U.P. to get more CBG plants in near future: Union minister
The state will have 100 such plants that will play a crucial role in resolving stubble problem and making farmers self-reliant, said Union petroleum minister Hardeep Singh Puri in Gorakhpur
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 21:42:06 +0530
Private agri tubewells guzzle over 20% of UP’s power
But the contribution of agricultural pump sets to UP Power Corporation Ltd’s (UPPCL) revenue is significantly lower at just a little more than 9%
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 21:35:06 +0530
Lucknow man strangles wife over domestic disputes, calls cops
Auto driver in love with passenger turned wife kills her in a domestic dispute. He strangled her after an argument over money in Gomti Nagar, UP.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 21:03:05 +0530
U.P. likely to add 14 new medical colleges
Uttar Pradesh plans to add 14 medical colleges in 2024-25, aiming to increase MBBS seats by 1,400 pending approval from the National Medical Commission.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 21:00:06 +0530
Gangs of 4 states to fore, paper leak nexus baffles UP cops
Involvement of several gangs baffled investigators of UP Special Task Force (STF) in reaching the exact source of paper leak; initial arrests hinted towards some gangs operating from west UP districts, including Meerut, say officials
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 17:35:01 +0530
Women’s Day: No cards or roses, just another day of toil for house helps
Domestic workers still struggle for empowerment, grappling with job insecurity, low salaries, pay cuts, no leave and often, domestic violence at home
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 00:50:36 +0530
SBSP vs SP in Ghosi as BJP leaves seat for ally
The Ghosi seat will be contested by the Samajwadi Party in alliance with the Congress. The SP is still to name its candidate on the seat with a sizeable number of OBCs and minorities.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 00:25:36 +0530
Students’ spicy escapade: Chowmein trip to Firozabad @ ₹220 and back!
Four 11-year-old boys from Auraiya bunk classes, pool in money and hitchhike their way to Firozabad to savour tasty chowmein, leaving parents worried
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 00:14:36 +0530
In city of etiquette, women’s travel needs take a back seat
HT captures the chaos of city commutes on a seatless safari, taking a look at the challenges women face while using public transport
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 00:14:36 +0530
On-the-spot allotment of houses for Akbar Nagar residents
Following the high court’s directive, the development authority also reduced the registration fees for the PM Awas scheme from ₹5000 to ₹1000 for Akbar Nagar residents.
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 22:59:37 +0530
SIT calls for action against madrasas failing to disclose donors
“They have been receiving funds from Gulf countries for the past two decades,” he said. The report highlights concentrations in districts bordering Nepal, such as Maharajganj, Shravasti, Bahraich, and Gonda, each of which has over 300 such madrasas.
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 22:54:33 +0530
Thakur slams INDIA bloc in Varanasi
“Earlier, nepotism and corruption were prevalent in Jammu and Kashmir. Ever since prime minister Narendra Modi abrogated Section 370 and 35A from Jammu and Kashmir, incidents of terrorism, separatism, and stone pelting have stopped there. Today, tourism has gained wings and the industry has gained momentum in the state,” he said.
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 22:49:32 +0530
ED raids SP MLA Irfan Solanki’s premises in Kanpur
About five premises belonging to Solanki, including his residence in Defence Colony Jajmau, a linked property in Becon Ganj area, as well as that of his jailed brother Rizwan, are being covered by ED teams from the Lucknow zonal office.
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 22:44:32 +0530
Govt working for the welfare of farmers: Yogi
“In Uttar Pradesh, everything is being done in the name of Lord Ram, so there is no need for farmers to worry,” he said.
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 22:38:33 +0530
LMC’s special all-women House proposes to name road/park after Ritu Karidhal
Mayor Sushma Kharakwal, addressing a special women’s meeting of the Lucknow Municipal Corporation House said, “ Naming a road or park in Lucknow after space scientist Ritu Karidhal, also known as the “Rocket Woman,” would be a perfect tribute to women power on the occasion of International Women’s Day.”
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 21:46:29 +0530
CBI arrests two in a bribery case in Aligarh
The case was registered by the CBI based on a complaint against an alleged field officer on allegations of demanding undue advantage
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 21:13:28 +0530
Hamirpur horror: FIR of abetment to suicide after gang-rape victim’s father ends life
The deceased was the father of one of the two maternal sisters, who were found hanging in a village in Kanpur district on February 29 after being gangraped. According to his kin, the man allegedly died by suicide as the accused’s family members were pressurising him to withdraw the gangrape case
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 21:06:29 +0530
‘Imperfect’ body opinion pushing girls to depression: KGMU study
The study included 200 adolescent girls, and the study results suggested a significant number of teenagers develop negative perceptions about their own body, causing mental health issues
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 21:03:28 +0530
Free entry for women to all Lucknow monuments on IWD
Women can visit the iconic structures of Lucknow like Bada Imambada, and Chota Imambada without having to buy tickets.
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 20:56:30 +0530
Ram Temple construction restored India’s lost prestige: Champat Rai
Speaking at a felicitation ceremony organized at United Guest House, Chatham Lines on Wednesday evening, he said the Ram Temple in Ayodhya was linked with the honour of India. Its establishment was like restoring the country’s lost prestige. A lot of sacrifices had been made for the temple and Prayagraj had also made an unprecedented contribution for its construction..
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 20:44:28 +0530
Armed assailants gun down BJP leader in Jaunpur
The deceased, Pramod Kumar Yadav, a resident of Bodhapur village, was the BJP district unit secretary and a popular other backward classes (OBC) leader in the area
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 20:29:27 +0530
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Crypto’s wild ride and should you be on it?
Cryptocurrencies, led by Bitcoin and Ethereum, are on a bull run. High net worth individuals are investing, while retail investors can now buy Spot Bitcoin ETFs in India. Ethereum aims to be a global computer and banking system, with upcoming upgrades to improve scalability. Critics warn of risks in the volatile market.
Sat, 09 Mar 2024 00:45:14 +0530
Centre asks Maharashtra to amend plan for ₹14,000 crore ring metro project in Shinde’s hometown
Chief Minister Eknath Shinde met MHUA Minister Hardeep Singh Puri in New Delhi in October last year, requesting approval for the project, which holds significance for his hometown
Sat, 09 Mar 2024 00:41:17 +0530
Teen went to college to get results a week ago, missing ever since
At around 5pm, his father went to Vashi and waited for Soham to arrive from college. After waiting an hour in Vashi, and not getting any responses to his phone calls, Ravindra went to Soham’s tuition centre at sector 17. Patil learnt that Soham had not gone to the classes as well
Sat, 09 Mar 2024 00:41:10 +0530
Painter gets 10 years in jail for raping minor
On July 12, 2019, around 1.30 pm, the girl’s mother rushed home from work, when her elder daughter told her sister was suffering from pain in her waist and abdomen. They rushed her to Shatabdi hospital where the doctor told them that she was 7 months pregnant and that she was experiencing labour pain. Shortly, she delivered a male child
Sat, 09 Mar 2024 00:38:16 +0530
Sameer Wankhede’s wife Kranti Redkar gets abusive calls from ‘Pakistan’ numbers
A police officer said that Redkar’s application mentioned that on Wednesday morning she received a call from a UK number and later in the day she got calls and messages from a Pakistani number which contained derogatory and character-sabotaging content which was disturbing
Sat, 09 Mar 2024 00:38:10 +0530
BMC inaugurates city’s first multipurpose housing for working women
The concept was first proposed by a group of women in 2014 when the Development Plan (DP) was prepared. This was then included in the DP for five different centres by the gender empowerment and planning departments, which includes a centre for elderly and children’s daycare, an old age home, a student’s home and even an Aadhar Kendra with a skill centre
Sat, 09 Mar 2024 00:37:12 +0530
Three years later, girls’ hostel in MU still waiting for mess facility
Mumbai university students at Savitribai Phule and Bhagini Nivedita hostels face 3-year wait for mess facilities, leading to long walks for meals.
Sat, 09 Mar 2024 00:35:12 +0530
Fadnavis calls Uddhav’s offer to Gadkari ‘ridiculous and laughable’
Thackeray urged Gadkari to join the MVA and contest the elections, advising him not to ‘bow down before Delhi’, drawing a parallel to Chhatrapati Shivaji’s defiance towards the throne of Delhi
Sat, 09 Mar 2024 00:35:12 +0530
Trio booked for duping retired army jawan of ₹22 lakh
After discussing it with his wife, Pavaskar approached his childhood friend and said that he was looking for a property in Kandivali. The complainant was introduced to the three property agents. The trio told him that they had a flat which was up for sale in Mahavir Nagar in Kandivali West for ₹67 lakh
Sat, 09 Mar 2024 00:34:09 +0530
19-year-old biker dies in Bhiwandi; Bus driver yet to be arrested
19-year-old Mohammad Asad Momin died in Bhiwandi after being hit by a bus. A complaint was filed against the driver, but no arrests have been made yet.
Sat, 09 Mar 2024 00:33:12 +0530
35-year-old killed in Tilak Nagar in drunken brawl over petty issue
A 35-year-old man was allegedly killed by his friend after making derogatory remarks about his wife. The accused, a fish stall owner, confessed to the crime.
Sat, 09 Mar 2024 00:32:12 +0530
Pathologist association tells MMC to take action against ghost pathologists
The MAPPM has 3,500 registered pathologists in the state. The association had started area-wise WhatsApp groups of their members to find out such errant laboratories and ghost pathologists in the state, especially in the rural areas
Sat, 09 Mar 2024 00:32:10 +0530
Exodus of ex-corporators fuels Shinde faction’s momentum ahead of LS polls
Chief Minister Eknath Shinde is strategically inducting former corporators from opposition parties into Shiv Sena at his official residence, Varsha, to boost support for the upcoming elections.
Sat, 09 Mar 2024 00:32:10 +0530
Cyber frauds dupe senior doctor at KEM of ₹7.33 lakh
Senior resident doctor at KEM Hospital in Mumbai duped of ₹7.33 lakh by frauds posing as courier company and cyber police officials
Sat, 09 Mar 2024 00:31:13 +0530
Indian railways’ Kavach technology set to enhance safety on western railway
Indian Railways to install Kavach technology in Mumbai for enhanced safety on the rail network. Automatic brakes for overspeeding & collisions.
Sat, 09 Mar 2024 00:31:13 +0530
State to get ten new medical colleges
Maharashtra govt sanctions teaching & non-teaching posts for 10 new medical colleges, adding 1,000 education seats & 4,300 hospital beds.
Sat, 09 Mar 2024 00:30:12 +0530
14 villages back in Navi Mumbai after 17-yr gap
14 villages on the border of Navi Mumbai, Thane, Kalyan are back under Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation after years of separation, aiding development with state grant support.
Sat, 09 Mar 2024 00:29:12 +0530
MSC bank scam: ED attaches properties worth ₹50 crore of Rohit Pawar’s company
Reacting to the development, Rohit Pawar said action against his factory is completely illegal and will challenge it in the court.
Sat, 09 Mar 2024 00:29:10 +0530
Projects with public parking lots to get additional 1.0 FSI
Redevelopment projects with multi-stories public parking lots were earlier allowed an FSI of 4.0, which has now been hiked to 5.0
Sat, 09 Mar 2024 00:28:09 +0530
Likely LS seats, while alliance holds crucial meet in Delhi
Unease within Maharashtra's ruling alliance over Lok Sabha seat-sharing, with BJP wanting 34 seats. Leaders from BJP, Shiv Sena, and NCP fail to reach consensus.
Sat, 09 Mar 2024 00:27:14 +0530
HC grants bail to man arrested for his involvement in child trafficking case
Bombay High Court grants bail to Samadhan Jagtap in child trafficking case due to lack of direct evidence linking him to the kidnapping incident.
Sat, 09 Mar 2024 00:27:12 +0530
Aaditya demands Chahal’s suspension, probe into Gokhale bridge mess
Shiv Sena leader Aaditya Thackeray demands suspension of BMC commissioner and railway officers over Gokhale bridge height mismatch, urges fair probe.
Sat, 09 Mar 2024 00:26:12 +0530
Santacruz bizman’s murder: Court rejects bail plea of his wife Kavita Shah
Kavita Shah's bail application was rejected by the sessions court as she is accused of murdering her husband with her lover by poisoning his food.
Sat, 09 Mar 2024 00:25:11 +0530
Recruitment, admissions under Maratha quota subject to further order, says HC
Bombay HC clarifies final decision on 10% Maratha reservation ads subject to further order, deadline for NEET applications is March 9, petitions against quota ongoing.
Sat, 09 Mar 2024 00:22:12 +0530
MOB probe: ED freezes shares worth ₹1,186 crore, arrests two more
ED arrests two MOB operators, freezes shares worth ₹1,186 crore. Probe into money-laundering charges against promoters. 11 arrested, assets worth ₹1,764.5 crore seized. Promoters detained in Dubai.
Sat, 09 Mar 2024 00:18:12 +0530
Nashik doctor duped of ₹80 lakh in forex trading con
Man booked for duping doctor of ₹80 lakh in Forex investment scam by promising double returns; accused used fake names and tactics to con victim.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 00:58:39 +0530
Politics and politicking gained primacy over civic policies
After the term of BMC corporators ended in March 2022, administrator Iqbal Singh Chahal faced political turmoil and accusations of favoritism in fund allocation.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 00:58:37 +0530
The moral and legal issues with Gen AI in ads
Ad agencies are using Generative AI for creative campaigns, but face legal and ethical challenges. Industry seeks regulation while embracing AI's potential.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 00:57:37 +0530
Sena, NCP disgruntled over paltry numbers in proposed seat-sharing
While Shiv Sena is expected to get 10 to 11 seats, 4 have been marked for NCP, with BJP rooting for 34 seats.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 00:55:41 +0530
Meet three women who have pledged half their wealth to charity
The three Mumbai residents are part of a group of 187 people, including married couples, who have pledged half their wealth (during their lifetime or after their death) to charity
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 00:53:37 +0530
Show cause notice sent to Bombay Hospital doctor who failed to perform one of three surgeries
MMC serves show cause notice to Bombay Hospital doctor accused of not performing agreed surgery, pending cases to be fast-tracked with expert help.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 00:51:37 +0530
Rahul Gandhi led ‘Bharat Jodo Nyaya Yatra’ to culminate in Shivaji Park on March 17
On Thursday, the state urban development department permitted the rally at Shivaji Park under certain conditions, such as following noise pollution rules and directives issued by the Bombay high court related to time, etc
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 00:47:40 +0530
Pay-and-park facility on recreation ground plot at Kamala Mills razed
BMC demolishes unauthorized pay-and-park at Kamala Mills Compound, Lower Parel, converting recreation ground into garden as per law.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 00:47:39 +0530
Duo arrested for duping people under the guise of holiday club membership
The accused, Himanshu Tiwari, 27, a native of Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh and Noman Zuber Ahmed Quiser, 28, a native of Kausambi, Uttar Pradesh, claimed to be the directors of a company called Yatri Club of Holidays Private Limited, said police sources
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 00:46:37 +0530
Muslim women chart their future course in a manifesto
Over a period of time women from the community have expressed the need for such a move among themselves. At a two-day meeting held in the city in December, 40 to 50 women converged from Nagpur, Bihar, Delhi and Bhopal apart from Mumbai to discuss pressing issues
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 00:45:36 +0530
Speed up work on internal roads in Aarey Colony: HC to Dairy Development Dept
Bombay HC directs Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, Dairy Development and Fisheries dept to speed up repairs of 45km internal roads in Aarey Milk Colony, seeks permissions in a week.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 00:44:39 +0530
Change in plan for Khar flyover annoys residents
Residents slam BMC for changing flyover plan in Khar, alleging it won't connect to WEH, leading to traffic chaos. BMC silent on the issue.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 00:44:36 +0530
Amravati pharmacist murder accused seeks discharge from the case
Accused in Umesh Kolhe murder case seeks discharge, claims false implication. NIA alleges religious radicalization by Tablighi Jamaat members.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 00:43:39 +0530
DRI arrests 6, seizes 16 kg smuggled gold, ₹2.65cr cash
The agency began its crackdown, across Tuesday and Wednesday, on the syndicate on receipt of specific information about its alleged involvement in smuggling gold and its sale in the illicit markets, after which premises used for the sale/purchase of such smuggled gold were searched
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 00:43:36 +0530
1996 gangland killing: Ejaz Lakdawala gets life term, Chhota Rajan acquitted
According to the prosecution, represented by special public prosecutor Pradeep D Gharat, the case had two events on October 7, 1996. The first event was around 6.45pm at Silverstone Export Shop on Mohammad Ali Road, where Hussain was shot
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 00:42:36 +0530
₹164-crore extortion bid: ED searches premises of Khar resident Hiren Bhagat, others
ED searches locations in money-laundering probe against six, including liaison agent, extorting ₹164 crore from developer; arrests made, investigations ongoing.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 00:40:40 +0530
Shinde promises 2017 property tax rates for 27 villages under KDMC limits
CM Shinde ordered that the property tax to the 27 villagers in the KDMC area should be charged at the rate of 2017 which will give them relief in tax amount. He also discussed the issue of regularisation of the unauthorised constructions in these villages
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 00:40:36 +0530
State appoints 417 custodians for living will
Maharashtra government appoints 417 custodians for living wills following Dr. Nikhil Datar's petition to Bombay High Court. Court to hear case on Friday.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 00:38:38 +0530
HC grants bail to former IL&FS chairman Hari Sankaran
He will be released on bail upon executing a personal recognisance bond worth ₹1 lakh with one or two sureties of the same amount. However, on the request of his counsel, Sankaran will be released on furnishing cash security of the same amount as he undertook to furnish surety within four weeks
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 00:37:36 +0530
Tata Power hikes tariff by 24% on average from April 1
According to the MERC order dated March 7, residential consumers, who comprise nearly 90% of the company’s consumer base, will take the maximum hit, with an average 22% increase in tariffs
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 00:36:40 +0530
Cong leaders booked for protesting against SBI without permission
Congress leaders and workers, including Mumbai Congress president Varsha Gaikwad, booked for protesting against SBI without police permission for transparency in electoral bond buyers.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 00:35:44 +0530
Educationists appeal to pol parties: Include education in manifesto
Over 50 educationists urge political parties in Maharashtra to prioritize educational development in their manifesto for upcoming assembly polls.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 00:34:41 +0530
HC seeks State’s response to petitions challenging Maratha reservation
Bombay HC seeks govt's response on PIL challenging 10% Maratha reservation in public jobs/education. Multiple intervenors allowed. Govt given 4 weeks to reply.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 00:33:38 +0530
BMC asks hawkers in busy Dadar stretch to help clean roads, mops up 500kg of waste in a day
Radhika Salvi, a junior supervisor in the SWM department, explained that ahead of Mahashivratri celebrations, numerous small independent sellers from parts of Maharashtra and Gujarat come to sell ‘Bel Patra’ leaves, which are offered to Lord Shiva
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 21:24:29 +0530
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Apply online for names inclusion in electoral roll: GB Nagar admin
People must apply online right away in case their names have not been included in the voters’ list, according to the district magistrate
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 23:59:08 +0530
Interstate liquor smuggler held by UP STF from Greater Noida
Rathi would procure liquor from Haryana and smuggle it into in Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan and the dry states of Bihar and Gujarat as well
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 23:46:08 +0530
Pharma firm CMD held for cheating Dubai-based man of ₹70 crore
Police said they had received a tip-off that the suspect would visit India for a commitment, following which he was nabbed
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 23:44:08 +0530
Ghaziabad: Foundation stone to be laid for int’l cricket stadium on March 10
The stadium will get complete by 2026 and about ₹70 crore has already been spent on purchasing the land, said the Uttar Pradesh Cricket Association
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 23:42:07 +0530
Noida authority to develop 64 water bodies in city
There are 732 old parks in the city and around 1,071 acres have been developed as green belt in the city along the city’s internal and key roads
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 23:41:08 +0530
GB Nagar transport department to engage 400 buses for LS poll duty
Gautam Budh Nagar to deploy 400 buses for Lok Sabha election duties, ensuring fit buses & valid driver licenses as per government guidelines.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 23:35:09 +0530
Passenger operations begin on 34km RRTS section in Ghaziabad
The present operational 34km RRTS section covers all 8 stations in Ghaziabad and is part of 82km- RRTS network being built to connect Delhi, Ghaziabad and Meerut
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 23:03:07 +0530
NCLAT orders Suraksha to start work on stuck Jaypee Wish Town
The NCLAT had directed the monitoring committee, which is handling the day-to-day work at present, to file a status report on the projects in Wish Town within two weeks
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 23:52:34 +0530
Ghaziabad civic body sends list of ‘ready’ projects due for opening to UP govt
Officials said projects worth about ₹65.71 crore are ready for inauguration and also include the ”Uttranchal Bhawan” and ”Purvanchal Bhawan”
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 23:47:34 +0530
Ghaziabad: Man reports theft of ₹22 lakh in Feb, police recover ₹1.97 cr from three suspects
The police said there were various discrepancies in the complainant Vikas Jain’s statement and they are looking into this. When confronted with the huge difference in the amount reported stolen and recovered, he could not give police a satisfactory reply
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 23:24:33 +0530
Fire breaks out at locked flat of 16th Avenue high-rise in Greater Noida, none hurt
Prima facie, it was suspected that the fire was triggered by a short-circuit in the flat, which was locked. The flat is owned by a Jammu and Kashmir resident, Rahul Pandit, who left for his home town on Wednesday for Shivratri
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 23:20:33 +0530
Free vehicle parking at Sector 39 Noida district hospital
The district hospital parking facility has been made available for free to the visitors. And they will now be parking their vehicles at their own risk
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 23:16:33 +0530
Fake call centre in Noida dupes foreign citizens of ₹50 lakh, 14 held
The suspects would ask for payment of $5,000 for their technical support. On receiving the payment, the suspects pretended to clean up the malware, virus etc. from the victims’ system
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 23:13:33 +0530
Pharmacist attacked over wrong medicine in Greater Noida West, one arrested
A video of the incident, captured on the shop’s CCTV cameras, was shared widely on social media, and purportedly showed people on the other side of the counter beating up the chemist, Satyaprakash Singh
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 23:08:32 +0530
Delhiites shocked as ceilings collapse in Vasant Kunj, Greater Noida malls
Residents of Delhi-NCR have been taking to social media platform X to express concern after the two mishaps at malls within 24 hours of each other.
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 15:42:20 +0530
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Three of a family found dead in Surat: Police
The deceased, a native of South India, was working as a labourer in the construction industry and had settled in Surat several years ago, said police
Sat, 09 Mar 2024 11:54:30 +0530
Revamping of Azad park on cards under Swadesh Darshan Scheme
Chandrashekhar Azad park in India to be beautified under Swadesh Darshan Scheme 2.0, with ₹13 crore budget for phase-1. New attractions for visitors include play area, cafeteria, and facade lighting.
Sat, 09 Mar 2024 00:12:19 +0530
Over 9 lakh devotees take dip in Sangam on Mahashivratri
Over 9 lakh devotees took holy dip in Sangam on Mahashivratri festival, marking the conclusion of the 54-day Magh Mela. Officials expect preparations for next year's Mahakumbh to begin soon.
Sat, 09 Mar 2024 00:07:16 +0530
Cyber-crime: Seven held in Faridabad for stealing ₹8.54 lakh
The accused were in touch with a Chinese cybercrime suspect on Telegram and used to provide him with fake accounts
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 23:13:11 +0530
4 club bouncers booked for assaulting woman over smoking in Gurugram
The woman, a resident of DLF Phase-III, alleged that at least four bouncers, of whom two were women, assaulted and tried to choke her
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 23:12:11 +0530
Conman cheats Gurugram man of ₹5000, later seeks apology
The victim’s motorcycle, a TVS Apache, was stolen by two suspects from the front of his rented house at about 2.52 am on Monday
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 23:06:11 +0530
Sparrow colony in Bijnor: Efforts afoot to protect numbers of ubiquitous bird
The state government’s decision to develop a sparrow colony here will attract tourists, birdwatchers and bird enthusiasts
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 18:12:07 +0530
Odisha: BJP leader Bijoy Mohapatra’s son Aravind joins Naveen Patnaik-led BJD
Aravind, a software engineer, joined the BJD in the presence of chief minister and party leader Naveen Patnaik at Naveen Niwas in Bhubaneswar
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 14:03:00 +0530
Gold plated 161 ft high Ram temple spire to be ready by December
Of the total 5 temple spires, three were ready before January 22 consecration ceremony while work on the remaining two is on
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 01:02:40 +0530
Man abducted, forced to transfer ₹49500 via UPI, 1 held
Both the suspects forced the victim to transfer ₹49500 via UPI into their bank account and fled after pushing him out of the car in Sector-65
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 23:52:39 +0530
MCG demolishes illegal encroachments on Gurugram-Faridabad road
The stretches of Sohna Road, Gurugram-Faridabad Road, Golf Course Road, Rajeev Chowk, Sadar Market and internal sector markets are encroached by eateries and commercial spaces
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 23:51:40 +0530
Mobile shop owner held from Delhi, used to supply fake SIM cards to cyber fraud gang
The suspect used to sell a fraudulently issued SIM card for ₹1000 to ₹1500 while a normal card costs hardly ₹50-100
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 23:51:39 +0530
Man killed, wife, child critically hurt after speeding van hits them on Delhi-Jaipur expressway
The trio had got off a bus a few minutes before the accident and were waiting along the expressway for transport when the van hit them
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 23:51:39 +0530
MCG begins process to regularise 50,000 illegal water connections
There are approximately two and a half lakh water connections in residential, commercial, and industrial categories but 50,000 connections are deemed illegal
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 23:51:38 +0530
Prime Minister Modi has shaped New India in 10 years: Yogi
The prime minister believes in ‘Sarvjan Hitay Sarvjan Sukhaye’ (Benefit of all, prosperity for all), he added, said Yogi Adityanath whiel addressing the Anusuchit Varg Mahasammellan organised by the BJP Scheduled Caste Morcha in Agra.
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 21:00:32 +0530
IIIT-A gears up for week-long sports meet
The 25 IIITs in the country are eligible to participate in the sports meet, however, this year only 22 out of 25 IIITs will participate: Officials
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 20:49:32 +0530
PM Modi biggest champion of Dalit cause: Nadda in Agra
With abrogation of Article 370 from Jammu and Kashmir, the prime minister paved the way for implementation of reservation for the Scheduled Caste community in elections there, the BJP chief said at the party’s “Anusuchit Varg Maha Sammellan” (convention for Scheduled Castes) in Agra.
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 20:45:36 +0530
Child dies, 7 others hurt as van rams into divider, flips over in Unnao
Tragic accident on Lucknow-Kanpur highway in Sohramau, Unnao: 5-year-old child dies and 7 others injured as van flips over after hitting divider.
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 16:52:23 +0530
4-year-old girl dies in fire at residential school in Chhattisgarh: Officials
The fire broke out at around 1am on Thursday at the porta cabin (prefabricated portable structure) school for girls in Chintakonta village under Awapalli police station limits in Bijapur
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 13:35:00 +0530
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MLC polls: RJD to contest four seats, CPI-ML(L) one
Former chief minister Rabri Devi, former minister Abdul Bari Siddiqui, Urmila Thakur and Syed Faisal Ali will be the RJD candidates while Shashi Yadav will be the CPI-ML (Liberation) nominee, according to the list issued by RJD state president Jagdanand Singh on Friday.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 22:05:06 +0530
Rabri Devi, Abdul Bari Siddiqui likely to be RJD candidates for MLC election
Former Bihar minister Abdul Bari Siddiqui declined to comment on buzz about his nomination as a RJD candidate for the legislative council election
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 19:04:25 +0530
Bihar BJP Lok Sabha nominees discussed; final call post central poll panel nod
A BJP leader said the late induction of the Janata Dal-United or JD(U) into the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) could limit the prospects for other allies
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 14:40:59 +0530
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PMC budget: Civic chief marks ₹550 crore for merged villages
Pune municipal administration to develop infrastructure in 23 merged villages with a budget of ₹550 crore. Focus on sewage, roads, water supply, and waste management.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 23:32:07 +0530
PMC commissioner initiates inquiry in bribe case linked to road dept
After the video of the incident went viral on social media the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) members raised the issue with the commissioner
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 23:31:08 +0530
Events, activities mark International Women’s Day celebrations in Pune
Nearly 400 sex workers received free sanitary pads and participated in informative sessions on menstrual health, hygiene management, and mental health awareness
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 23:26:08 +0530
NCP, Sena object to BJP’s ‘election campaign’ on public walls
BJP paints lotus symbols on public walls ahead of elections. Opposition parties object, seek action. Sena workers criticize Modi, banners removed.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 23:22:08 +0530
Forest dept clear encroachment on 100 acres in Manchar
The drive was led by Amit Bhise, assistant conservator of forest, Encroachment Department, and Sandesh Patil, Forestry Department
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 23:20:08 +0530
Pimpri-Chinchwad police bust aviation oil racket
Police received information about a group of individuals involved in the theft of Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) from a tanker by bribing a driver near Shantai Hotel at Somatane Phata
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 23:19:08 +0530
UVIT onboard Astro Sat captures escaping ionising photons from galaxies
Detecting ionising UV radiation from such galaxies is extremely challenging, and was possible only because of the unique capabilities and high sensitivity of the UVIT, says author
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 23:08:07 +0530
Over 52,000 commuters travel on Ruby Hall Clinic-Ramwadi metro stretch since inauguration
Pune Metro's new route from Ruby Hall Clinic to Ramwadi sees good response with 52,000+ commuters since inauguration by PM Modi on March 6. More expansions planned.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 23:04:16 +0530
Lonavla police book two bar owners for late-night operations
Two establishments found operating into the late night, were playing loud music, causing significant disturbance to the local residents, said police
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 21:48:05 +0530
Pune varsity to provide 24 and 36 page answer sheets to students
The students’ time will be saved as they don’t have to take supplements along with the answer sheets and bind the supplements, says official
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 21:44:05 +0530
Pune civic body ranks first in state to bring down maternal mortality rate
The civic body has reported significant drop in maternal and newborn morbidity and death rate by improving quality of care during delivery and post-partum period in the past year
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 21:03:05 +0530
Amid worsening air quality MPCB initiates action against stone crushing plants in Pune
Maharashtra Pollution Control Board conducts district-wide drive against stone crushing and ready mix concrete plants in Pune due to air pollution violations.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 20:48:05 +0530
2024 HSC exams: Rise in cheating cases as compared to last year
State board data shows the HSC exam that started on February 21 has seen 234 cheating cases till date as compared to 247 registered in 2023
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 00:41:36 +0530
PCMC refused permission for river rejuvenation project
During the study, the entire project and rivers were assessed thoroughly. However, the SEIAA has asked us to submit a detailed report of the hydraulic and hydrology study, says official
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 00:30:39 +0530
Resident deputy collector orders pubs in Pune to shut shop by 12.30 am
Establishments failing to comply with regulations will face legal consequences, including registration of cases under Section 188 of the Indian Penal Code
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 00:27:35 +0530
Thief involved in mall crime held in Pune
Airport Police cracked a theft case at Phoenix Mall, Vimannagar. Stolen purse with gold ornaments worth ₹3,55,000 recovered, thief arrested in Yerawada area.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 00:23:35 +0530
To be inaugurated on March 10, new Pune airport terminal building to function after 3 weeks
The New Integrated Terminal Building project missed five to six deadlines given by agencies, according to officials
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 00:15:36 +0530
‘I am Sharad Pawar. I won’t spare anyone if threats continue’
Pawar sharply reacted to the Ajit Pawar-led NCP’s Maval assembly constituency MLA Sunil Shelke’s alleged threats to his partymen
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 00:12:35 +0530
Medical fraternity upset over SC diktat on standardised treatment rates
The implementation of Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) rates in case of failure on the part of the health ministry to come up with standardised rates will lead to closure of private healthcare facilities, officials said
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 00:08:35 +0530
At 11.3°C, Pune records lowest minimum temp for March in last six years
As per the forecast, the city will likely continue the similar condition for the next 24 hours and the temperature is likely to remain at the same level
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 00:03:35 +0530
PMC to purchase 500 new buses
At present, PMPML has 473 e-buses in its fleet. With the addition of 177 e-buses soon as per the previous proposal, the count will touch 650
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 22:51:32 +0530
Pune civic body to launch rental housing scheme
The details of the scheme are yet to be finalised but there will be some terms and conditions for the scheme and among it income would be one of the conditions, says official
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 22:49:32 +0530
‘RTE students cannot be expelled from school after Class 8’
Gosavi has ordered that all concerned education officers should issue strict instructions to all the schools that have given admission under RTE 25% and implement the same at their level
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 22:24:34 +0530
PMC budget: No tax hike, 8 new flyovers and grade separators
The civic chief did not propose any tax hike, eight years in a row. Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) had last hiked property tax in 2016-17, and before that in 2010-11
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 22:18:33 +0530
Pimpri-Chinchwad civic body launches Cycle2Work Thursday initiative
The initiative has been launched considering the increasing number of vehicles two-wheelers and four-wheelers on the Pimpri-Chinchwad roads and rising pollution, said officials
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 20:33:27 +0530
GST officer held in Pune for accepting ₹3,000 bribe
An FIR has been registered at Yerawada police station against the accused officer identified as Malti Ramesh Kathale (43), currently posted at the state GST department office
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 20:20:32 +0530
Pune railway division passenger revenue up by 16% in February 2024
As per the Pune railway division, in terms of ticket checking revenue for February 2024 ₹2.25 crore has been received, with an increase of 5 per cent as compared to February 2023 ₹ 2.13 crore
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 17:38:22 +0530
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Biden Vows To Protect Abortion Rights, Denounces Trump’s America In High Stakes Speech
Biden will also address the dangers to democracy that he says Trump represents, as the former president continues to make false allegations about his 2020 election defeat and suggests locking up his political rivals.
Friday, March 08, 2024, 07:47 +0530
United States: Joe Biden To Call In State Of Union For Business Tax Hikes, Middle Class Tax Cuts
Under Joe Biden's proposal, corporations would no longer be able to deduct the expense of employee pay above $1 million, which could raise $270 billion over 10 years.
Thursday, March 07, 2024, 15:44 +0530
Rajrajeshwar Guruji Blesses UK PM Rishi Sunak With ‘Shree Yantra’ For Good Health
The event witnessed Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and other notable figures getting recognition for their work.
Thursday, March 07, 2024, 12:52 +0530
Former Pakistan PM Bhutto, Executed In 1979, Was Denied Fair Trial: Supreme Court
On March 18, 1978, the LHC sentenced Bhutto to death for his alleged involvement in the assassination of Ahmed Reza Kasuri, a founding member of the PPP.
Wednesday, March 06, 2024, 21:23 +0530
Nikki Haley To Drop Out Of US Republican Presidential Race, Paving Way For Trump-Biden Rematch
Haley, a former governor of South Carolina, was one of the first Republicans to join the race in February 2023, but she did not get much attention until she shone in the debates later in the year.
Wednesday, March 06, 2024, 19:27 +0530
US Presidential Polls: Biden, Trump Sweep Super Tuesday Races Moving Closer To A November Rematch
Biden and Trump had each won Texas, Alabama, Maine, Oklahoma, Virginia, North Carolina, Tennessee, Arkansas and Massachusetts. Biden also won the Democratic primaries in Colorado, Vermont and Iowa.
Wednesday, March 06, 2024, 08:06 +0530
All About Super Tuesday: Why One Day Of The US Election Matters So Much?
Super Tuesday will see voters in 15 states and one US territory choose presidential candidates. Millions of voters are preparing to vote, greatly influencing the contest for President Joe Biden and Donald Trump.
Tuesday, March 05, 2024, 14:56 +0530
France Becomes First Country To Constitutionalise Women’s Right To Abortion
The initiative was endorsed by legislators from both houses of the French Parliament, with a majority of 780 to 72 in favour, achieving the required three-fifths threshold to amend the French constitution.
Tuesday, March 05, 2024, 12:41 +0530
Indian National Killed, Two Injured in Hezbollah Terror Attack On Israel: IDF
The Israeli embassy in India confirmed on Tuesday that one Indian national was killed and two more Indians were injured in a terror attack by Hezbollah along the border with Lebanon in Northern Israel.
Tuesday, March 05, 2024, 10:36 +0530
Big Win For Donald Trump As US Supreme Court Upholds His Presence On Colorado Ballot
The ruling comes after months of intense debate surrounding whether Trump violated the "insurrectionist clause" embedded in the 14th Amendment, casting a shadow over his bid for the GOP nomination.
Tuesday, March 05, 2024, 10:24 +0530
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Social Media Influencer Elvish Yadav Assaults YouTuber Maxtern, Video Goes Viral; FIR Registered
The Gurugram Police has registered an FIR against Elvish Yadav for attacking YouTuber Sagar Thakur in Gurugram last night.
Saturday, March 09, 2024, 00:55 +0530
PAGD Formed To Oppose Abrogation Of Article 370 In J&K Has Been Disbanded: Mehbooba Mufti
PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti has accused the NC of reducing the PAGD to a joke.
Friday, March 08, 2024, 21:50 +0530
Delhi Police Officer Caught On Camera Hitting, Punching People Offering Namaz On Road, Suspended - WATCH
The officer - in charge of a police post in Delhi's Inderlok area - was seen kicking and assaulting a small group of men offering namaz by the side of a busy road.
Friday, March 08, 2024, 19:17 +0530
Mumbai Court Acquits Gangster Chhota Rajan In 1996 Murder Case; Sentences Ijaz Lakdawala For Life
The court cited a lack of evidence as the reason for Rajan's acquittal. However, the court found Rajan's former associate, Ijaz Lakdawala, alias Azzu, guilty in the case, who was present with the shooters during the incident.
Thursday, March 07, 2024, 22:50 +0530
Dream Come True: Meet Kashmir's Nazim Nazeer, PM Modi's 'Friend' Who Got A Selfie With Him During Srinagar Visit
The Prime Minister also posted a tweet along with the selfie with Nazim Nazeer and referred to him as his friend.
Thursday, March 07, 2024, 19:12 +0530
'Bengal Is Safest State For Women': Mamata Banerjee Responds To PM Modi's Attack On TMC Over Sandeshkhali
Addressing the PM's comments without naming him directly, Banerjee questioned his silence during past atrocities against women, citing instances from Manipur to Hathras.
Thursday, March 07, 2024, 16:34 +0530
'Ghar Wapsi' For Chandrababu Naidu? TDP-BJP Seat-Sharing Deal Likely To Be Sealed Today
The anticipated late-night meeting is set to lay the groundwork for what could potentially emerge as a significant alliance in Andhra Pradesh under the banner of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA).
Thursday, March 07, 2024, 15:27 +0530
Trainer Aircraft Crashes In Madhya Pradesh's Guna, Woman Pilot Injured
The trainee pilot, who sustained injuries, has been admitted to the hospital.
Wednesday, March 06, 2024, 21:41 +0530
CBI Finally Gets Custody Of Sandeshkhali Case Accused Shahjahan Sheikh From Bengal CID
The Calcutta High Court, expressing dissatisfaction with the state police's handling of the matter, ordered the transfer of custody to the CBI by 4:30 pm on Wednesday.
Wednesday, March 06, 2024, 20:00 +0530
Bengal's Patience And Courtesy Should NOT Be Mistaken': Mamata Banerjee's Big Attack On PM Modi
Through a Facebook post, Banerjee urged people to participate in the public meeting on March 10.
Wednesday, March 06, 2024, 17:23 +0530
Mamata Banerjee Govt Refuses To Hand Over Sheikh Shahjahan To CBI Despite HC Order
The Calcutta High Court today transferred to the CBI the Sandehskhali case, which pertains to the attack on ED officials.
Tuesday, March 05, 2024, 21:12 +0530
UP Cabinet Expansion: SBSP Chief OP Rajbhar Among 4 New Ministers Inducted In Yogi Adityanath Govt
UP Cabinet Expansion: OP Rajbhar joined the BJP-led NDA in July last year. His party holds six seats in Uttar Pradesh out of the total 403.
Tuesday, March 05, 2024, 18:40 +0530
Calcutta HC Orders CBI To Probe Attack On ED Team In Sandeshkhali, Take Sheikh Shahjahan Into Custody
The central probe agency is expected to take custody of suspended TMC leader Sheikh Shahjahan, who was arrested last week.
Tuesday, March 05, 2024, 16:41 +0530
'Main Bhi Hoon Modi Ka Parivar': PM Modi Coins New Slogan In Telangana
Attacking the Opposition INDIA alliance, PM Modi said nothing is going to change in Telangana with Congress coming in place of BRS.
Monday, March 04, 2024, 14:17 +0530
'Ready To Answer After March 12': Arvind Kejriwal Writes To ED In Liquor Policy Case
Liquor Policy Case: Delhi CM Kejriwal has also asked for a date after March 12 from the ED.
Monday, March 04, 2024, 09:49 +0530
Nafe Singh Rathee Murder Case: Two Shooters Involved In INLD Leader's Killing Nabbed From Goa
Nafe Singh Rathee Murder: The two shooters have been identified as Saurav and Ashish.
Monday, March 04, 2024, 08:00 +0530
Another Top BRS Leader MP Joins BJP In Delhi, This Time Zaheerabad MP BB Patil
Welcoming B B Patil to the party, Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar extended his best wishes and said that his inclusion will strengthen the saffron party in Telangana.
Friday, March 01, 2024, 20:06 +0530
'Har Chot Ka Jawab Vote Se...': PM Modi's Big Attack On Mamata Govt Over Sandeshkhali Unrest
PM Modi accused the ruling Trinamool Congress of shielding Sheikh Shahjahan, who faces charges of sexual assault and land grab.
Friday, March 01, 2024, 17:16 +0530
BJP Mocks Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin With 'Mandarin' Birthday Wish Amid 'Chinese Flag' Ad Row
a row that erupted on February 28 after a newspaper advertisement of the DMK government allegedly showcased a 'China flag' among rockets from other countries in the background.
Friday, March 01, 2024, 15:37 +0530
Sharad Pawar Invites Eknath Shinde, Devendra Fadnavis, Ajit Pawar For Lunch, Sparks Speculation
This invitation comes against the backdrop of internal turmoil within the NCP and strained relations between Sharad Pawar and his nephew Ajit Pawar, who had defected to join the Shiv Sena-BJP government last year.
Thursday, February 29, 2024, 23:45 +0530
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Big jolt to Congress as senior Madhya Pradesh leaders join BJP
The five former Congress leaders joined the BJP in the presence of Madhya Pradesh chief minister Mohan Yadav, and state BJP president V D Sharma.
Sat, 09 Mar 2024 11:43:48 +0530
LS polls: In Tripura, Cong fields state chief Ashish Saha against ex-CM Biplab Deb
As part of the opposition INDIA alliance, the Congress will be contesting the Lok Sabha polls with the Communist Party of India (Marxist) in Tripura
Sat, 09 Mar 2024 11:06:25 +0530
Morning brief: PM Modi takes ‘elephant safari’ in Assam's Kaziranga; India and EFTA to ink key trade pact today, more
A shortlist of the biggest headlines, recommended stories, and a special collection of news items you should check out.
Sat, 09 Mar 2024 10:43:35 +0530
PM Narendra Modi enjoys safari in Assam's Kaziranga National Park, feeds elephants, spots one-horned rhino
PM Narendra Modi to dedicate Sela Tunnel, launch UNNATI scheme, and inaugurate projects worth over ₹42,000 crore in North East, Assam, West Bengal, Varanasi.
Sat, 09 Mar 2024 10:16:27 +0530
Who is Faisal Khan, Baba Vlogs YouTuber who allegedly sent Indians to Russia-Ukraine front?
Faisal Khan allegedly lured several Indian men, promising them lucrative jobs in non-combat roles in the Russian army.
Sat, 09 Mar 2024 10:04:23 +0530
View: Chinese warning to India on the Central Sector is plain double-speak
The reorganisation of Central Command troops is at proposal stage but PLA is fully deployed in Eastern Sector.
Sat, 09 Mar 2024 09:51:18 +0530
PM Narendra Modi inaugurates Sela Tunnel: Details of world's longest twin-lane tunnel
PM Modi, who is on a day-long visit to Arunachal Pradesh on Saturday, inaugurated the world’s longest twin-lane tunnel ‘Sela Tunnel’.
Sat, 09 Mar 2024 08:49:30 +0530
‘Only face was visible’: Workers rescued from college roof debris in Gujarat's Morbi
Labourer rescued after being trapped for hours after an under-construction medical college building in Gujarat's Morbi collapsed.
Sat, 09 Mar 2024 08:46:36 +0530
Narendra Modi's Arunachal visit LIVE | ‘Neglected border villages’: PM in Itanagar slams Cong
Narendra Modi's visit LIVE: PM Modi unveiled the world’s longest twin-lane tunnel ‘Sela Tunnel’ in Arunachal Pradesh's Itanagar today.
Sat, 09 Mar 2024 07:48:13 +0530
YouTuber Sagar Thakur accuses Elvish Yadav of ‘trying to break my spine’
Elvish Yadav assaults YouTuber: The Gurugram police have registered a case against the Bigg Boss winner.
Sat, 09 Mar 2024 06:57:35 +0530
BJP, BJD Odisha alliance talks stalemate shows no sign of ending, parties set to go separate ways for LS elections
Odisha BJP's alliance talks with BJD are at a stalemate, with both sides unwilling to concede to each other's demands.
Sat, 09 Mar 2024 06:07:42 +0530
'Reduced to a joke': INDIA bloc partners NC, PDP spar over seat-sharing
PDP president blasts NC for not consulting her party ahead of seat-sharing for the Lok Sabha polls; maintains that she is still a part of INDIA bloc.
Sat, 09 Mar 2024 04:01:13 +0530
London High Court orders Nirav Modi to pay Bank of India $8 million
London High Court orders Nirav Modi to pay $8 million to Bank of India, allowing them to recover from his Dubai-based company.
Sat, 09 Mar 2024 00:50:09 +0530
Govt halts e-bike taxi services; Rapido says operations will continue
The Karnataka government has decided to discontinue electric bike taxi services, citing concerns over safety and regulatory compliance
Sat, 09 Mar 2024 00:34:14 +0530
Rameshwaram Cafe reopens its doors a week after blast that left 9 people injured
Rameshwaram Cafe owner Divya Raghavendra said the blast had failed to deter their resilience. The cafe opened amid overwhelming support from well-wishers.
Sat, 09 Mar 2024 00:27:14 +0530
Board bans drinking water’s use for gardening, cleaning in Bengaluru
The BWSSB issued an order banning people from using drinking water for washing vehicles, gardening, building construction, among other purposes.
Sat, 09 Mar 2024 00:23:14 +0530
2 Ex-MPs, 1 ex-MLA among 4 fielded by Cong for LS polls in Telangana
Congress announces 4 candidates, including former MPs and MLA, for upcoming Lok Sabha elections in Telangana. BRS, Congress, and BJP aim to secure seats.
Sat, 09 Mar 2024 00:23:12 +0530
Centre dismisses Kerala’s request to borrow additional ₹19,370 crore
Centre declines Kerala's request to borrow ₹19,370 crore beyond the current limit in fiscal year. Kerala to update top court on talks with Centre.
Sat, 09 Mar 2024 00:23:09 +0530
Cong fields 14 of 15 incumbent MPs in Kerala for Lok Sabha polls
The Congress on Friday decided to field 14 of its 15 sitting Members of Parliament (MPs) in Kerala for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, including former party president Rahul Gandhi in Wayanad constituency
Sat, 09 Mar 2024 00:20:09 +0530
Shah unveils national digital database of co-ops
Union home and cooperation minister Amit Shah on Friday launched a national digital database for cooperatives, which he said was a “very important step” for the expansion and strengthening of the country’s cooperative sector.
Sat, 09 Mar 2024 00:17:13 +0530
Centre committed to continue MSP regime: Piyush Goyal
Government plans to procure maize, pulses, and cotton at MSP to encourage crop diversification and sustainable agriculture, addressing water table depletion.
Sat, 09 Mar 2024 00:16:12 +0530
India and EFTA set to ink key trade pact
India and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) group of nations- Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland – are set to sign FTA.
Sat, 09 Mar 2024 00:14:11 +0530
A year after launch, uncertainty looms BRS’s Maharashtra unit
The Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS)’s Maharashtra unit leaders have approached the party’s top leadership citing lack of communication about the future course of action and strategy for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections
Sat, 09 Mar 2024 00:13:09 +0530
India will have stable government for next 15 years: S Jaishankar
Speaking at the Nikkei Forum on the theme of the India-Japan special strategic partnership, he said a reformist leadership results in bold decision-making
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 23:51:12 +0530
IT tribunal dismisses Congress' plea against action by tax authorities
Party leaders said that the tribunal dismissed the appeal of the Congress against the imposition of penalties by the Income Tax department
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 23:43:13 +0530
No rape on false promise if woman already married: Supreme court
Supreme Court quashes rape case against accused in consensual relationship with married woman on false pretext of marriage, citing lack of divorce.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 23:38:15 +0530
From HT Archives: When the Queen visited India to seal ties with Britain
Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip bid farewell at Palam airport after a three-week tour of India, emphasizing the enduring friendship between India and Britain.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 23:36:11 +0530
Assam jail official held under UAPA for gadgets in Amritpal Singh’s cell
The official said the breach was noticed last month and that Das was arrested after several rounds of investigation.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 23:34:15 +0530
India warns citizens amid Russia-Ukraine war trafficking crackdown
India intensifies efforts to repatriate citizens serving in risky support roles with the Russian military amid crackdown on recruitment agents.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 23:32:16 +0530
Rahul Gandhi, Bhupesh Baghel named in 1st Congress list for Lok Sabha polls
Congress announces first list of 39 candidates for Lok Sabha polls, including Rahul Gandhi from Wayanad. Focus on SC, ST, OBC, and younger leaders.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 23:32:12 +0530
Elvish Yadav beats YouTuber after clash on social media; video viral
Videos shared on social media showed Elvish Yadav beating Sagar Thakur in what appears to be a garments store.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 22:55:11 +0530
BJP leader's dig at Rahul Gandhi after Cong's 1st list of candidates: ‘Got scared?’
The Congress' first list of candidates for the upcoming polls announced Rahul Gandhi's name from Kerala's Wayanad constituency.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 22:40:41 +0530
EC says fake WhatsApp message being shared on LS poll schedule, dates not announced yet
ECI said that a fake message was being shared on WhatsApp regarding the election schedule.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 22:38:01 +0530
Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi reacts to Delhi cop kicking Muslims on street: 'Action of a few can't...'
Former Union minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi said India is, was and will remain hevaen (for minorities) and the action of a few cannot hurt the image.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 22:30:40 +0530
Bhupesh Baghel among 6 Chhattisgarh leaders in Congress’s first list for LS polls
This is the third time Bhupesh Baghel will contest parliamentary elections after he contested from Durg in 2004 and Raipur in 2009, losing on both occasions.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 21:56:10 +0530
KC Venugopal explains why he is back in Alappuzha in 2024 Lok Sabha
The Congress lost Alappuzha in 2019 after KC Venugopal opted out from Lok Sabha and shifted to the Rajya Sabha
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 21:31:50 +0530
Number Theory: What will a BJP-BJD alliance mean in Odisha?
The BJD is perhaps the only regional political party in a major Indian state where the party's leadership will not be passed on to someone within the family
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 21:17:39 +0530
Shashi Tharoor says he is convinced about BJP's defeat in Lok Sabha polls: ‘Very tough to repeat 303’
Shashi Tharoor made the remarks hours after the Congress party announced his candidature from Kerala's Thiruvananthapuram.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 21:04:14 +0530
Lok Sabha polls: Rahul Gandhi, Tharoor among heavyweights named in Congress' 1st list | Key takeaways
Congress announced its first list of candidates for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, naming its party heavyweights like Rahul Gandhi, and Shashi Tharoor.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 20:37:02 +0530
Mehbooba Mufti accuses NC of undermining PAGD: ‘Reduced into a mere joke’
Addressing a press conference at the PDP office in Srinagar, Mufti termed the NC's decision as "disappointing" & a "setback to the hopes of the people of J&K".
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 20:30:35 +0530
Air India operates 15 all-women crew flights on International Women's Day
Air India further informed that it has organised week-long programmes to inspire women employees across the network through webinars and live sessions.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 20:28:29 +0530
Was my test by fire, says GN Saibaba after his release from jail after 7 years
Saibaba was released from the Nagpur central prison on Thursday morning after being acquitted by the Bombay HC along with five others.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 19:50:08 +0530
Shashi Tharoor vs Rajeev Chandrasekhar confirmed from Thiruvananthapuram as Cong releases 1st list
With no Lok Sabha MP from Kerala, the BJP will rely significantly on Chandrasekhar in the state for its inaugural presence.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 19:46:04 +0530
Bhupesh Baghel, Shashi Tharoor, KC Venugopal among Congress candidates for 2024 polls. Check full list
Congress Lok Sabha 2024 candidates list: The names of the candidates were cleared during the party's Central Election Committee meeting on Thursday.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 19:26:56 +0530
Congress announces 1st list for 2024 election: Rahul Gandhi from Wayanad
Rahul Gandhi contesting from Wayanad, former Chhattisgarh chief minister Bhupesh Baghel from Rajnandgaon, Shashi Tharoor from Thiruvananthapuram
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 19:22:53 +0530
PM Modi gives vacation homework to babus, fires up ministers for 2024 elections
During the extensive deliberations, Prime Minister Modi delivered a series of messages to his existing council of ministers.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 19:17:23 +0530
President Droupadi Murmu to be chief guest at Mauritian National Day: MEA
Murmu will be the sixth Indian president to attend the Mauritian National Day as the chief guest since 2000, and her visit underscores the longstanding and enduring ties between the two sides
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 19:15:06 +0530
HT Smartcast announces new shows on International Women's Day
The new line-up includes ‘Why Leadership Fails’ hosted by Bhavna Lalchandani, The Super Womaniya Show Season 2 with RJ Stutee.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 19:09:37 +0530
‘Focused on safety of all our citizens in Israel’: MEA on death of 2nd Indian
Pat Nibin Maxwell, a resident of Kerala, was killed when a missile fired from Lebanon struck an orchard at Galilee in northern Israel on March 4
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 18:55:06 +0530
India tells citizens not to risk lives by taking jobs with Russian Army
On Wednesday, India confirmed the death of 30-year-old Hyderabad resident Mohammed Asfan, who succumbed to injuries sustained while serving with Russian troops on the frontlines with Ukraine
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 18:47:06 +0530
Army JCO abducted by armed men from Thoubal in Manipur; rescued
Indian Army JCO abducted in Manipur's Thoubal district, safely rescued after nine hours. Security forces and Manipur Police are investigating.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 18:47:06 +0530
Delhi cop, seen kicking worshippers during Friday prayers on video, suspended
DCP North Manoj Kumar Meena appealed to people to have patience, underlining that an exception cannot be considered an example.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 18:39:06 +0530
Evening brief: Indian Army JCO abducted from his Manipur home, ED attaches Rohit Pawar's assets worth ₹50 cr; more news
A shortlist of the biggest headlines, recommended stories, and a special collection of news items that you should check out.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 18:30:56 +0530
Rameshwaram cafe blast: NIA releases CCTV footage showing suspect, seeks help from public
Meanwhile, a cloth merchant from Kaul Bazaar in Ballari has been detained in connection with the case.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 18:24:48 +0530
PM Modi arrives in Assam on 2-day visit; to inaugurate projects worth ₹18,000 cr
Modi, who arrived by a special aircraft, took a chopper to Panbari in Golaghat from where he will undertake a 16-km road show to the Assam Police guest house at Kohora range of Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve (KNPTR) and spend the night there
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 18:17:08 +0530
ED attaches Sharad Pawar's grandnephew Rohit Pawar's properties worth ₹50 cr
ED attaches Sharad Pawar's grandnephew Rohit Pawar's properties worth ₹50 cr
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 18:02:31 +0530
Evening bulletin March 8: Maldives sees drop in Indian tourists, Bengaluru water crisis
Evening bulletin March 8: Bengaluru water crisis deepens and four other top news of the day.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 17:57:12 +0530
Portals of Kedarnath shrine to open on May 10 this year
At a height of nearly 3,500 metres above sea level, Kedarnath temple is located near the Mandakini river in Rudraprayag district
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 17:53:05 +0530
Electoral bonds case: SC to hear SBI's extension plea on Monday; why central bank is facing contempt
The Supreme Court will hear SBI's plea seeking an extension in the electoral bonds case on Monday, while the central bank faces allegations of contempt.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 17:38:55 +0530
‘A true mental education will prepare man for a higher life’ – Saint of Pondicherry
Commemorating Women’s Day on March 8 with the Mother’s writings on education.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 17:20:39 +0530
Income Tax tribunal dismisses Congress's plea to stop action against bank accounts
Congress's 4 bank accounts were frozen by the income tax department in February. The party moved the tribunal but lost the case on Friday.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 16:58:57 +0530
PM Modi says Konark statue shown with purse, mini skirt; India fashion leader
PM Modi said India has been the leader in the world of fashion and mentioned one statue in Konark which depicts fashionable women in ancient India.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 16:54:01 +0530
Kedarnath Temple opening date announced | Check details here
On November 15, 2023, Kedarnath Temple was closed ahead of the winter season.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 16:48:57 +0530
‘Ganja outside chowki’: Haryana student's comment at de-addiction event is viral
In the viral video, the student boldly questions the efficacy of police measures in combating drug accessibility in proximity to educational facilities.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 16:42:44 +0530
Manipur: Abducted Indian Army JCO rescued safely by security forces
The JCO, identified as Konsam Kheda Singh, was on leave when some people barged into his home earlier today.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 16:41:02 +0530
Centre committed to early release of Indians duped into working for Russian army
The Ministry of External Affairs issued an appeal to Indian nationals to not be swayed by offers made by agents for support jobs with the Russian Army.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 16:36:57 +0530
16-year-old JEE aspirant found dead in Rajasthan’s Kota; suicide suspected
In a note he purportedly left for his father, the teenager said he was unable to pursue the Joint Entrance Examination preparatory course
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 16:36:03 +0530
PM Modi to dedicate Sela tunnel to nation on March 9
The Sela project consists of Tunnel 1, which is 1,003 metres long, and Tunnel 2, a 1,595-metre twin tube tunnel
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 16:28:04 +0530
Army to set up two sports companies to train young girls
The two companies will be raised at the Army Sports Institute, Pune and the Army Marksmanship Unit, Mhow by April
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 15:59:04 +0530
14 children electrocuted during Shivratri celebrations in Kota, 2 critical: Cops
Police said the children, aged 7-15 years, were electrocuted from a high-tension power line passing overhead.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 15:59:00 +0530
BJP's ‘minority' jibe amid Rahul Gandhi's Lok Sabha re-election bid from Wayanad
There is speculation that Rahul Gandhi may also fight from Uttar Pradesh’s Amethi.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 15:44:04 +0530
‘Not in public interest’: SC denies pre-arrest bail to cop who shielded accused
The FIR against the Jharkhand police officer was registered after the complainant pointed out that police released the accused and arrested an innocent
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 15:30:10 +0530
Indians in war zone: Two Russia-based agents under CBI scanner
The agents – Christina and Moinuddin Chippa – facilitate the trafficking of Indian youth to Russia by offering them lucrative job opportunities.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 15:14:47 +0530
Omar Abdullah says he 'would have never joined INDIA' in a jibe at Mehbooba Mufti's PDP
Omar Abdullah said a No. 3 party (Mehbooba Mufti's PDP) has no right to ask for a seat.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 15:05:07 +0530
'Surprise': Sudha Murty reacts to Rajya Sabha nomination
President Droupadi Murmu nominated author and philanthropist Sudha Murty to the Rajya Sabha on Friday.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 15:04:17 +0530
AAP launches national poll campaign ‘Sansad Me Bhi Kejriwal’
The AAP and Congress, the two key constituents of the INDIA bloc, have agreed to contest the national elections together in Delhi, Gujarat, Haryana, Chandigarh, and Goa
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 14:36:03 +0530
View: Why Women’s Day matters to me
I write in the hope that one day, if my daughter is in the hospital delivering her own child, her partner will not have to sign a form acknowledging the sex.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 14:16:29 +0530
Kejriwal launches AAP's ‘Sansad mein bhi…’ campaign in Delhi for Lok Sabha polls
The AAP will contest Lok Sabha elections in Delhi in alliance with Congress on a 4:3 formula.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 14:08:12 +0530
Sudha Murty nominated to Rajya Sabha
PM Modi asserted in a post on X that her presence in the Upper House is a powerful testament to “Nari Shakti” (women power)
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 13:37:59 +0530
Who is Sudha Murty, author, philanthropist nominated to Rajya Sabha?
PM Narendra Modi said Sudha Murty's contribution to diverse fields including social work has been inspiring.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 13:31:12 +0530
Bengaluru water crisis: Use of drinking water for washing cars, gardening banned
Anyone found violating the above order will be fined ₹5,000 & for subsequent violations, ₹500 will be added to the fine
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 13:25:55 +0530
Sudha Murty nominated to Rajya Sabha, announces PM Modi
President Droupadi Murmu on Friday nominated author and philanthropist Sudha Murty to Rajya Sabha.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 13:08:44 +0530
Afternoon briefing: India’s diplomat meets Taliban ‘foreign minister’, PM Modi gets witty at National Creators Awards
A shortlist of the biggest headlines, recommended stories, and a special collection of news items that you should check out.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 12:56:06 +0530
Who is Drew Hicks, Bhojpuri-speaking American who received award from PM Modi?
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the National Creators Awards will have an important place in future.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 12:48:41 +0530
Assam: Dibrugarh jail official arrested in connection with seizure of gadgets from ‘Waris Punjab De’ inmates
A major security lapse was found in the NSA cell of Assam's Dibrugarh jail, where separatist leader Amritpal Singh and associates are held.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 12:46:49 +0530
Prison official arrested over recovery of gadgets from Amritpal Singh’s cell
Nipen Das, the Dibrugarh Central Jail superintendent, was arrested late on Thursday under the stringent anti-terror Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 12:42:59 +0530
PM Modi presents first-ever National Creators Awards in Delhi | Full list of winners
National Creators Awards: To honour excellence and influence across various fields such as storytelling, environmental sustainability, education, and gaming.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 12:32:57 +0530
Narendra Modi shows his witty side, jokes about people getting tired of listening to him all the time
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's sharp wit was on display as he presented the first-ever National Creators Award at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 11:50:35 +0530
Farooq Abdullah questions PM Modi on Article 370, BJP's ‘dynasty’ charge
On Thursday during his Kashmir visit, PM Modi claimed article 370 was used for political gains and only a few families took advantage of it.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 11:48:45 +0530
S Jaishankar gives curt reply to Japanese journalist on Russia-Ukraine war query
S Jaishankar in Tokyo emphasised the need for a reform in the United Nations Security Council.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 11:38:00 +0530
NIA takes over cases related to Maoist violence
The cases include an ambush on a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) camp in Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur and the killing of a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 11:02:57 +0530
PM Modi’s Srinagar rally signals change in the Valley
Prime Minister Modi's Thursday rally in Srinagar drew unprecedented crowds, signalling a shift towards peace post-Article 370 abrogation.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 10:35:03 +0530
PM Modi announces reduction in LPG prices by ₹100 on International Women’s Day
PMModi, in a statement, emphasised that this reduction aims not only to make cooking gas more affordable but also to support the overall well-being of families
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 10:21:56 +0530
S Jaishankar meets late Shinzo Abe's wife in Tokyo: ‘Recalled his contribution…’
Shinzo Abe was assassinated on July 8, 2022, during an election campaign speech.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 10:02:38 +0530
Kedarnath Temple replica made with 2,151 biscuits to mark Maha Shivratri. WATCH
The Hindu festival of Maha Shivratri is being celebrated across the country.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 09:51:38 +0530
Suspense continues over Rahul Gandhi’s candidature from Amethi
Gandhi has visited Amethi, which has been his family’s pocket borough for decades, only thrice since losing the seat to Union minister Smriti Irani five years back
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 09:36:55 +0530
Morning briefing: NDA back with old allies ahead of LS polls 2024; Mamata says ‘Bengal safest state’, all latest news
A shortlist of the biggest headlines, recommended stories, and a special collection of news items you should check out.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 09:36:37 +0530
India’s top diplomat for Afghanistan meets Taliban ‘foreign minister’
JP Singh, the joint secretary heading the external affairs ministry’s division for Pakistan, Afghanistan and Iran, met Amir Khan Muttaqi on Thursday
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 09:30:56 +0530
Congress's 5 questions to PM Modi on Women's Day: ‘Videos have emerged of…’
Congress leader Jairam Ramesh criticised PM Modi on Manipur crisis, women's safety, and effectiveness of 'Beti Bachao Beti Padhao' Yojana.
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Brief Title: Kinesiotape for Edema After Bilateral Total Knee Arthroplasty
Official Title: Effect of Kinesiotaping on Edema Management, Pain and Function on Patients With Bilateral Total Knee Arthroplasty
Brief Summary: The purpose of this study is to determine if kinesiotaping for edema management will decrease post-operative edema in patients with bilateral total knee arthroplasty. The leg receiving kinesiotaping during inpatient rehabilitation may have decreased edema and pain and improved movement and function when compared to the leg not receiving kinesiotape.
Conditions Module: Arthroplasty Complications, Arthroplasty, Replacement, Knee
Keywords: edema, arthroplasty, knee, bilateral, kinesiotaping
Arm Group Label: Kinesiotape leg plus standard rehabilitation
Arm Group Type: EXPERIMENTAL
Arm Group Description: Kinesio(R)Tape for edema management applied to a randomly selected lower extremity plus standard inpatient rehabilitation after bilateral total knee arthroplasty
Intervention Type: DEVICE
Intervention Name: Kinesio(R)Tape for edema control
Intervention Description: Kinesio(R)Tape is an elastic, cotton tape with an adhesive backing. When applied for edema management, strips of Kinesio(R)Tape are applied to the lower leg in a criss-cross fashion by a physical therapist who is a Certified Kinesiotape Practitioner.
Arm Group Labels: Kinesiotape leg plus standard rehabilitation
Other Names: kinesiotaping or kinesiological taping
Arm Group Label: Control leg with standard rehabilitation alone
Arm Group Type: NO_INTERVENTION
Arm Group Description: Control leg receiving standard inpatient rehabilitation alone.
Intervention Type: DEVICE
Intervention Name: Kinesio(R)Tape for edema control
Intervention Description: Kinesio(R)Tape is an elastic, cotton tape with an adhesive backing. When applied for edema management, strips of Kinesio(R)Tape are applied to the lower leg in a criss-cross fashion by a physical therapist who is a Certified Kinesiotape Practitioner.
Arm Group Labels: Kinesiotape leg plus standard rehabilitation
Other Names: kinesiotaping or kinesiological taping
Primary Outcomes:
Measure: Change from baseline and during 1-2-day time intervals of circumferences of both knees and lower extremities
Description: Bilateral circumferences, in centimeters, at the following points: 10 cm above the superior pole of the patella; middle of the knee joint; calf circumference at the broadest part of the calf and at 3 inches below the fibular head landmark; figure of eight method for foot and ankle circumference - a measurement from the lateral malleolus to the navicular tuberosity, under the plantar aspect of the foot towards the tuberosity of the fifth metatarsal, around to the medial malleolus, and posterior to the leg to return to the lateral malleolus.
Time Frame: During inpatient rehabilitation stay for each subject: at baseline (day 0), day 1, day 2, and every other day until day 8
Secondary Outcomes:
Measure: Change from baseline and day-to-day changes of bilateral knee pain on numerical pain rating scale
Description: Patient self-report: Pain rating for each leg on a integer scale of 0 (no pain) to 10 (worst pain imaginable)
Time Frame: During inpatient rehabilitation stay for each subject: at baseline (day 0), day 1, day 2, and every other day until day 8
Measure: Change from baseline and during 1-2-day time intervals for bilateral knee range of motion
Description: Physical therapist's measurement of active and active assistive knee range of motion (degrees) for flexion and extension using a standard goniometer
Time Frame: During inpatient rehabilitation stay for each subject: at baseline (day 0), day 1, day 2, and every other day until day 8
Measure: Change from baseline to Day 4 to Discharge Day for selected parts of the Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score (KOOS) self-report
Description: Patient self-report using the KOOS sections relating to pain, stiffness, activities of daily living
Time Frame: At start of study, 4 days after start of study, and day 8
Measure: Change from baseline and during 1-2-day time intervals for Timed Up-and-Go Test
Description: Time (sec) to rise from a seated position, walk 10 m, turn, walk back to seat, and sit down. Patient will use appropriate assistive device and have appropriate guarding by a physical therapist.
Time Frame: During inpatient rehabilitation stay for each subject: at baseline (day 0), day 1, day 2, and every other day until day 8
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Brief Title: An Open-labeled Trial of Ramipril in Patients With Migraine
Official Title: An Open-labeled Trial of Ramipril in Patients With Migraine
Brief Summary: Physiology of migraine involving renin-angiotensin systems (RAS) has been implicated. Ramipril is a broadly-used angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor. The investigators attempt to test the efficacy of ramipril on the prophylaxis of migraine attacks.
Conditions Module: Migraine With Hypertension
Keywords: migraine,, ramipril,, hypertension
Arm Group Label: ramipril
Arm Group Type: ACTIVE_COMPARATOR
Arm Group Description: open label single arm trial
Intervention Type: DRUG
Intervention Name: Ramipril
Intervention Description: ramipril 2.5mg twice a day
Arm Group Labels: ramipril
Other Names: N/A
Primary Outcomes:
Measure: headache frequency
Description: headache days
Time Frame: 12 week
Secondary Outcomes:
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Brief Title: OCTA in Epivascular Glia After Dex Implant
Official Title: Evaluation of Changes in Epivascular Glia Before and After Intravitreal Dexamethasone Implant : an OCT Pilot Study
Brief Summary: The aim of this prospective study was for the first time, to analyze specific morphologic features in diabetic eyes with macular oedema, such as changes of the foveal avascular zone and the presence of epivascular glia, and see how they would change after dexamethasone intravitreal implant
Conditions Module: Diabetic Retinopathy
Keywords: N/A
Arm Group Label: patients with diabetic macular edema
Arm Group Type: N/A
Arm Group Description: N/A
Intervention Type: DRUG
Intervention Name: Dexamethasone intravitreal implant
Intervention Description: Dexamethasone intravitreal implant
Arm Group Labels: patients with diabetic macular edema
Other Names: N/A
Arm Group Label: healthy patients
Arm Group Type: N/A
Arm Group Description: N/A
Intervention Type: DRUG
Intervention Name: Dexamethasone intravitreal implant
Intervention Description: Dexamethasone intravitreal implant
Arm Group Labels: patients with diabetic macular edema
Other Names: N/A
Primary Outcomes:
Measure: Changes in epivascular glia after Dexamethasone implant in patients with diabetic retinopathy and inflammatory macular edema
Description: N/A
Time Frame: up to 6 months
Secondary Outcomes:
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Brief Title: Brain-imaging and Adolescent Neuroscience Consortium
Official Title: Brain-imaging and Adolescent Neuroscience Consortium
Brief Summary: This is a multi-site study of adolescents 12-21 years-of-age to evaluate the long and shorter-term effect of adolescent alcohol use on the developing brain.
Conditions Module: Alcohol Abuse
Keywords: Alcohol abuse
Arm Group Label: Alcohol-naive adolescents
Arm Group Type: N/A
Arm Group Description: A general population longitudinal cohort of alcohol-naïve (or h/o minimal recent-onset drinking) adolescents in three specific age-groups: early (12-14 y/o), middle (15-17 y/o), and late (18-21 y/o).
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Brief Title: Leverage Noninvasive Transcutaneous Vagus Nerve Stimulation to Reduce Suicidal Behaviors in Vulnerable Adolescents
Official Title: Leveraging Noninvasive Transcutaneous Vagus Nerve Stimulation and Smartphone Technology to Reduce Suicidal Behaviors and Suicide Among Highly Vulnerable Adolescents
Brief Summary: Suicidal thoughts, suicide attempts, and suicide are increasingly common in adolescence.
Current face-to-face prevention approaches are of limited effectiveness, rely on extensive resources, and are at odds with adolescents' digital preferences. We will evaluate two unconventional but promising interventions delivered to 13- to 17-year-olds: transcutaneous vagus nerve stimulation to target emotion dysregulation, and a peer-support smartphone app to combat social isolation. If effective, these digitally-delivered interventions could reach far more adolescents at far lower cost than current approaches.
Conditions Module: Self Harm, Suicidal Ideation
Keywords: Self Harm, Suicide Prevention
Arm Group Label: tVNS Program
Arm Group Type: EXPERIMENTAL
Arm Group Description: Adolescents will self-administer 30-minute tVNS (i.e., nerve stimulation) sessions daily for 30 days. They will receive a daily text message on their phone to remind them about their session. In addition, they will answer a 2-3 minute self-report survey on their current thoughts, feelings, and behaviors once a day for 30 days. They will receive a text message with a link to Qualtrics, a secure online platform where they will complete the survey.
Intervention Type: DEVICE
Intervention Name: tVns Program
Intervention Description: Participants will use the Neuvana Xen device 30 minutes a day for 3 days. The device delivers stimulation through the left ear via an ear bud. Participants can use the device at any time of day.
Arm Group Labels: tVNS Program
Other Names: N/A
Intervention Type: OTHER
Intervention Name: Phone App Program
Intervention Description: Participants will have access to a specially designed phone app in order to play a game designed for this study. Approximately half of the participants will be able to connect with a fellow participant who is matched as their peer for social support.
Arm Group Labels: Phone App Program
Other Names: N/A
Intervention Type: COMBINATION_PRODUCT
Intervention Name: tVNS and Phone App Program
Intervention Description: Participants will have both the Neuvana Xen Device and the full version of our program's phone app. They will use the device and full app access for 30 days.
Arm Group Labels: tVNS and Phone App Program
Other Names: N/A
Intervention Type: OTHER
Intervention Name: Enhanced Treatment as Usual
Intervention Description: Participants will have access to our program's phone app so the can play the game and will be called weekly to complete risk assessments.
Arm Group Labels: Enhanced Treatment as Usual
Other Names: N/A
Arm Group Label: Phone App Program
Arm Group Type: EXPERIMENTAL
Arm Group Description: Adolescents will use a specially designed phone app to communicate with peers to help them cope with emotions, and to foster connection with peers to establish social connections. In addition, they will answer a 2-3 minute self-report survey on their current thoughts, feelings, and behaviors once a day for 30 days. They will receive a text message with a link to Qualtrics, a secure online platform where they will complete the survey. The phone app will not be monitored during the night. If your adolescent needs immediate care during the night, please call 911 or your doctor's emergency contact number.
Intervention Type: DEVICE
Intervention Name: tVns Program
Intervention Description: Participants will use the Neuvana Xen device 30 minutes a day for 3 days. The device delivers stimulation through the left ear via an ear bud. Participants can use the device at any time of day.
Arm Group Labels: tVNS Program
Other Names: N/A
Intervention Type: OTHER
Intervention Name: Phone App Program
Intervention Description: Participants will have access to a specially designed phone app in order to play a game designed for this study. Approximately half of the participants will be able to connect with a fellow participant who is matched as their peer for social support.
Arm Group Labels: Phone App Program
Other Names: N/A
Intervention Type: COMBINATION_PRODUCT
Intervention Name: tVNS and Phone App Program
Intervention Description: Participants will have both the Neuvana Xen Device and the full version of our program's phone app. They will use the device and full app access for 30 days.
Arm Group Labels: tVNS and Phone App Program
Other Names: N/A
Intervention Type: OTHER
Intervention Name: Enhanced Treatment as Usual
Intervention Description: Participants will have access to our program's phone app so the can play the game and will be called weekly to complete risk assessments.
Arm Group Labels: Enhanced Treatment as Usual
Other Names: N/A
Arm Group Label: tVNS and Phone App Program
Arm Group Type: EXPERIMENTAL
Arm Group Description: Adolescents will self-administer 30-minute tVNS (i.e., nerve stimulation) sessions daily for 30 days. They will receive a daily text message on their phone to remind them about their session. In addition, they will answer a 2-3 minute self-report survey on their current thoughts, feelings, and behaviors once a day for 30 days. They will receive a text message with a link to Qualtrics, a secure online platform where they will complete the survey.
Intervention Type: DEVICE
Intervention Name: tVns Program
Intervention Description: Participants will use the Neuvana Xen device 30 minutes a day for 3 days. The device delivers stimulation through the left ear via an ear bud. Participants can use the device at any time of day.
Arm Group Labels: tVNS Program
Other Names: N/A
Intervention Type: OTHER
Intervention Name: Phone App Program
Intervention Description: Participants will have access to a specially designed phone app in order to play a game designed for this study. Approximately half of the participants will be able to connect with a fellow participant who is matched as their peer for social support.
Arm Group Labels: Phone App Program
Other Names: N/A
Intervention Type: COMBINATION_PRODUCT
Intervention Name: tVNS and Phone App Program
Intervention Description: Participants will have both the Neuvana Xen Device and the full version of our program's phone app. They will use the device and full app access for 30 days.
Arm Group Labels: tVNS and Phone App Program
Other Names: N/A
Intervention Type: OTHER
Intervention Name: Enhanced Treatment as Usual
Intervention Description: Participants will have access to our program's phone app so the can play the game and will be called weekly to complete risk assessments.
Arm Group Labels: Enhanced Treatment as Usual
Other Names: N/A
Arm Group Label: Enhanced Treatment as Usual
Arm Group Type: SHAM_COMPARATOR
Arm Group Description: Enhanced TAU participants will be referred to and have access to available services within the community and, in addition to reports of their daily experiences via the sham app, will be called weekly to complete risk assessments during the active 30-day intervention stage.
Intervention Type: DEVICE
Intervention Name: tVns Program
Intervention Description: Participants will use the Neuvana Xen device 30 minutes a day for 3 days. The device delivers stimulation through the left ear via an ear bud. Participants can use the device at any time of day.
Arm Group Labels: tVNS Program
Other Names: N/A
Intervention Type: OTHER
Intervention Name: Phone App Program
Intervention Description: Participants will have access to a specially designed phone app in order to play a game designed for this study. Approximately half of the participants will be able to connect with a fellow participant who is matched as their peer for social support.
Arm Group Labels: Phone App Program
Other Names: N/A
Intervention Type: COMBINATION_PRODUCT
Intervention Name: tVNS and Phone App Program
Intervention Description: Participants will have both the Neuvana Xen Device and the full version of our program's phone app. They will use the device and full app access for 30 days.
Arm Group Labels: tVNS and Phone App Program
Other Names: N/A
Intervention Type: OTHER
Intervention Name: Enhanced Treatment as Usual
Intervention Description: Participants will have access to our program's phone app so the can play the game and will be called weekly to complete risk assessments.
Arm Group Labels: Enhanced Treatment as Usual
Other Names: N/A
Primary Outcomes:
Measure: Change from Baseline in Non-Suicidal Self Injury Behaviors at 30 Days
Description: Teens will be assessed at the baseline lab visit for emotion regulation and self-harm through questions on the Qualtrics survey (measures are Difficulties in Emotion Regulation Scale and the Youth Self Report). They will also complete a face-to-face interview with a trained staff member to assess their level of non-suicidal self-injury, suicide ideation, and suicide attempts. In addition, we will collect measures of psychophysiological reactivity (heart rate variability, cardiac pre-ejection period) to emotional challenge.
All participants will complete the same tasks at subsequent visits (post-treatment, on-year follow-up) and it is hoped that teens who have used the tVNS device for the 30-day intervention period will show improved responses. For the rate of change, we will use percentile ranking vis-a-vis national norms.
Time Frame: 30 Days
Measure: Improved Reports of Social Isolation and Loneliness
Description: Each participating teen will complete questions regarding feelings of loneliness and social isolation on the Qualtrics survey while in the lab at each visit. We are using the 8-item UCLA loneliness scale to measure this in each teen.
Some teens will be assigned to using the peer support phone app where they will be matched with another teen in this study. They will play a cooperative game with each other, and be able to text and share thoughts, feelings, etc. with each other. This app will hopefully improve teen's self-reported feelings of isolation and loneliness.
For the rate of change, we will use percentile ranking vis-a-vis national norms.
Time Frame: 30 Days
Measure: Improved Results from Participant's Typical Treatment
Description: Teens who are not placed in one of the active intervention groups will still be able to access our phone app which allows them to play a non-cooperative game on their own, and they are able to text with our team members during regular business hours. The added support will hopefully help their current treatment plan to improve their thoughts and behaviors in regard to suicidal ideation and self-harm.
For the rate of change, we will use percentile ranking vis-a-vis national norms.
Time Frame: 30 Days
Secondary Outcomes:
Measure: Adherence to tVNS and Phone App intervention from Baseline to 30 days.
Description: Using data from the Xen device and the phone app, we will be able to determine the number of occurances the device and app were accessed, as well as for how much time each was actively used. Participants will also report on acceptability, obtrusiveness, and favorability of both the device and the phone app.
Time Frame: 30 Days
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Brief Title: Genistein in Treating Patients With Prostate Cancer
Official Title: Phase 2 Trial of Genistein in Men With Circulating Prostate Cancer Cells
Brief Summary: RATIONALE: Genistein may stop the growth of tumor cells by blocking some of the enzymes needed for cell growth.
PURPOSE: This randomized phase II trial is studying how well genistein works in treating patients with prostate cancer.
Conditions Module: Adenocarcinoma of the Prostate, Recurrent Prostate Cancer, Stage I Prostate Cancer, Stage II Prostate Cancer, Stage III Prostate Cancer
Keywords: N/A
Arm Group Label: Arm I
Arm Group Type: EXPERIMENTAL
Arm Group Description: Patients receive oral genistein once daily for 3 months beginning at least 1 month prior to radical prostatectomy.
Intervention Type: DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT
Intervention Name: genistein
Intervention Description: Given orally
Arm Group Labels: Arm I
Other Names: CI 75610, Genestein, genisteol, genisterin, prunetol, sophoricol
Intervention Type: OTHER
Intervention Name: placebo
Intervention Description: Given orally
Arm Group Labels: Arm II
Other Names: PLCB
Intervention Type: PROCEDURE
Intervention Name: therapeutic conventional surgery
Intervention Description: Radical prostatectomy for treatment of prostate cancer
Arm Group Labels: Arm I, Arm II
Other Names: N/A
Arm Group Label: Arm II
Arm Group Type: PLACEBO_COMPARATOR
Arm Group Description: Patients receive an oral placebo once daily for 3 months beginning at least 1 month prior to radical prostatectomy.
Intervention Type: DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT
Intervention Name: genistein
Intervention Description: Given orally
Arm Group Labels: Arm I
Other Names: CI 75610, Genestein, genisteol, genisterin, prunetol, sophoricol
Intervention Type: OTHER
Intervention Name: placebo
Intervention Description: Given orally
Arm Group Labels: Arm II
Other Names: PLCB
Intervention Type: PROCEDURE
Intervention Name: therapeutic conventional surgery
Intervention Description: Radical prostatectomy for treatment of prostate cancer
Arm Group Labels: Arm I, Arm II
Other Names: N/A
Primary Outcomes:
Measure: Number of Circulating Prostate Cells (CPCs) in the Blood as Determined by qRT-PCR for PSA on RNA Extracted From PBMNCs
Description: Blood will be collected to analyze the number of CPC's at screening, after 1-month of treatment, at surgery and at 1 and 12 months after surgery.
Time Frame: At screening, after 1-month of treatment, at surgery and at 1 and 12 months after surgery
Secondary Outcomes:
Measure: Natural History of Circulating Prostate Cells (CPCs) in a Cohort of Subjects Prior to and Post Radical Prostatectomy
Description: Blood will be drawn to analyze the natural history of circulating prostate cells (CPCs) in a cohort of subjects at baseline and 1 and 12 months after surgery.
Time Frame: At baseline, 1 and 12 months after surgery
Measure: Measure the Effect of Genistein on Select Gene and Protein Expressions in Prostate Tissue
Description: At baseline and time of surgery, tissue will be collected to measure the effect of genistein on select gene and protein expressions in prostate tissue.
Time Frame: At baseline and at time of surgery
Measure: Measurement of PSA in Serum and Plasma by Nanotechnology
Description: Blood will be collected to measure PSA in serum and plasma by nanotechnology at screening, after 1-month of treatment, at surgery and at 1 and 12 months after surgery.
Time Frame: At screening, after 1-month of treatment, at surgery and at 1 and 12 months after surgery
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Brief Title: Efficacy and Safety of BUFY01 Versus SVS20 in the Treatment of Dry Eye Disease
Official Title: Efficacy and Safety of BUFY01 Versus SVS20 in the Treatment of Dry Eye Disease: a Non-inferiority Investigation
Brief Summary: The goal of this interventional investigation is to compare BUFY01 with SVS20 in the treatment of patients with dry eye disease. The main questions it aims to answer are:
* Is BUFY01 non-inferior to SVS20 in terms of signs of DED?
* Is BUFY01 non-inferior to SVS20 in terms of symptoms of DED?
Participants will be asked to:
* Visit the trial site at 4 different timepoints
* Use the allocated study treatment everyday until the end of the study (during 3 months)
* Be examined by the investigator
* Complete several questionnaires
* Return unused study treatment.
Researchers will compare BUFY01 to SVS20 to see if both study treatments provide similar effects on signs and symptoms of the disease, together with comparable safety.
Conditions Module: Dry Eye Disease
Keywords: N/A
Arm Group Label: BUFY01
Arm Group Type: EXPERIMENTAL
Arm Group Description: 0.18% Sodium Hyaluronate (trometamol buffer) in single-dose containers of 0.3 mL
Intervention Type: DEVICE
Intervention Name: BUFY01 eye drops in single-dose containers
Intervention Description: 1 to 2 drops in each eye, as often as needed
Arm Group Labels: BUFY01
Other Names: N/A
Intervention Type: DEVICE
Intervention Name: SVS20 eye drops in single-dose containers
Intervention Description: 1 to 2 drops in each eye, as often as needed
Arm Group Labels: SVS20
Other Names: N/A
Arm Group Label: SVS20
Arm Group Type: ACTIVE_COMPARATOR
Arm Group Description: 0.18% Sodium Hyaluronate (phosphate buffer) in single-dose containers of 0.3 mL
Intervention Type: DEVICE
Intervention Name: BUFY01 eye drops in single-dose containers
Intervention Description: 1 to 2 drops in each eye, as often as needed
Arm Group Labels: BUFY01
Other Names: N/A
Intervention Type: DEVICE
Intervention Name: SVS20 eye drops in single-dose containers
Intervention Description: 1 to 2 drops in each eye, as often as needed
Arm Group Labels: SVS20
Other Names: N/A
Primary Outcomes:
Measure: Signs
Description: Change from baseline in Oxford score (0-15, a higher score meaning a worse outcome)
Time Frame: Day 28
Secondary Outcomes:
Measure: Symptoms
Description: Change from baseline in Ocular Surface Disease Index
Time Frame: Day 28
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Brief Title: The Effect of Topical Curcumin Versus Topical Corticosteroid on Management of Oral Lichen Planus Patients
Official Title: The Effect of Topical Curcumin Versus Topical Corticosteroid on Pain, Clinical Parameters and Salivary Level of IL-33 in Oral Lichen Planus Patients: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial
Brief Summary: Introduce a new anti-inflammatory and antioxidant paste preparation (curcumin paste) in the management of Oral lichen planus.
* Assess the efficacy of this preparation on pain, clinical parameter and the level of IL-33 in saliva.
* Compare the outcome of new preparation with the gold standard treatment (corticosteroids).
Conditions Module: Oral Lichen Planus
Keywords: oral lichen planus, curcumin, IL-33, corticosteroids
Arm Group Label: turmeric paste
Arm Group Type: EXPERIMENTAL
Arm Group Description: Topical curcumin gel (a mixture of curcumin powder and vegetable glycerin base in a ratio of 1:8 by weight) Mix with 85ml carbapol gel (125ml H2O + 0.5g carbapol + triethanolamine 3 drops) prepared in the Faculty of pharmacy-Cairo University traumeric extracted from Curcuma plant, it has anti-inflammatory, antioxidative and antineoplastic properties ((Nosratzehi et al., 2018), The curcumin is safe even in high doses, Since oxidative stress may play a role in pathophysiology of OLP, and by noting that OLP is a chronic inflammatory disease, the herbs which have both anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties may efficiently control OLP (Kia et al., 2015).
Intervention Type: DRUG
Intervention Name: Triamcinolone
Intervention Description: Triamcenolone +napolycarboxylate
Arm Group Labels: Triamcenolone in orabase
Other Names: Triamcenolone in orabase
Intervention Type: DRUG
Intervention Name: Turmeric paste
Intervention Description: Topical turmeric paste (a mixture of curcumin powder and vegetable glycerin base in a ratio of 1:8 by weight) Mix with 85ml carbapol gel (125ml H2O + 0.5g carbapol + triethanolamine 3 drops) prepared in the Faculty of pharmacy-Cairo University
Arm Group Labels: turmeric paste
Other Names: Curcumin
Arm Group Label: Triamcenolone in orabase
Arm Group Type: ACTIVE_COMPARATOR
Arm Group Description: Triamcenolone + na ploycarboxylate
Intervention Type: DRUG
Intervention Name: Triamcinolone
Intervention Description: Triamcenolone +napolycarboxylate
Arm Group Labels: Triamcenolone in orabase
Other Names: Triamcenolone in orabase
Intervention Type: DRUG
Intervention Name: Turmeric paste
Intervention Description: Topical turmeric paste (a mixture of curcumin powder and vegetable glycerin base in a ratio of 1:8 by weight) Mix with 85ml carbapol gel (125ml H2O + 0.5g carbapol + triethanolamine 3 drops) prepared in the Faculty of pharmacy-Cairo University
Arm Group Labels: turmeric paste
Other Names: Curcumin
Primary Outcomes:
Measure: Pain intensity
Description: measured by Visual Analog Scale (VAS) 0 = no pain 10= severe pain 0= no pain 10= pain severe pain
Time Frame: 4 weeks
Secondary Outcomes:
Measure: clinical sign score
Description: measured by Thongprasom from score 0 to 5 0= only white lesion 5=area of erosion more than 2 cm
Time Frame: Baseline , 2nd week and 4th week
Measure: IL-33 level in saliva
Description: by ELISA
Time Frame: base line and 4th week
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Brief Title: Screening Behavior in Adults With Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia
Official Title: Illness Perceptions and the Health Belief Model: Screening Behavior in Adults With Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia
Brief Summary: This study will explore the factors that influence screening behaviors of adults diagnosed with hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia (HHT), an inherited condition in which blood vessel defects called arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) result in direct connections between arteries and veins. Patients most commonly have small AVMs called telangiectases on the tongue, face, hands, mouth, and throat and the mucosal linings of the nose and gastrointestinal tract. Recurrent nosebleeds are a hallmark of the disease. Large AVMs can also occur in various organs, causing sudden and life-threatening complications.
The study will examine how patients think and feel about their condition and what actions they take to screen for internal symptoms of the disease.
Men and women 18 years of age and older who have HHT may be eligible for this study. Participants fill out a 30-minute questionnaire, available in print or online, that includes questions about the participant s
* beliefs about HHT
* actions taken to screen for internal symptoms of HHT
* experience with HHT
* current health status, family history and demographic information
Conditions Module: Osler-Rendu-Weber Disease, Osler-Rendu Disease, Telangiectasia, Hereditary Hemorrhagic
Keywords: Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia, Health Belief Model, Illness Perceptions, Screening, HHT
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Brief Title: A Study to Assess the Safety, Tolerability, Pharmacokinetics and Efficacy of CS0159 in Subjects With NASH
Official Title: A Phase II, Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled Multicenter Study to Evaluate the Safety, Tolerability, Pharmacokinetics, and Efficacy of CS0159 in the Treatment of Patients With Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)
Brief Summary: A randomized, double-blind study to assess the safety, tolerability, PK and efficacy of CS0159 in subjects with Non-Alcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)
Conditions Module: Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)
Keywords: N/A
Arm Group Label: 1.4mg CS0159
Arm Group Type: EXPERIMENTAL
Arm Group Description: One tablet daily for 12 weeks
Intervention Type: DRUG
Intervention Name: CS0159 (Linafexor)
Intervention Description: Oral QD
Arm Group Labels: 1.4mg CS0159, 2mg CS0159, PLACEBO
Other Names: placebo
Arm Group Label: 2mg CS0159
Arm Group Type: EXPERIMENTAL
Arm Group Description: One tablet daily for 12 weeks
Intervention Type: DRUG
Intervention Name: CS0159 (Linafexor)
Intervention Description: Oral QD
Arm Group Labels: 1.4mg CS0159, 2mg CS0159, PLACEBO
Other Names: placebo
Arm Group Label: PLACEBO
Arm Group Type: PLACEBO_COMPARATOR
Arm Group Description: One tablet daily for 12 weeks
Intervention Type: DRUG
Intervention Name: CS0159 (Linafexor)
Intervention Description: Oral QD
Arm Group Labels: 1.4mg CS0159, 2mg CS0159, PLACEBO
Other Names: placebo
Primary Outcomes:
Measure: MRI-PDFF
Description: To assess the changes in liver steatosis through magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) proton density fat fraction (PDFF) from baseline to Week 12
Time Frame: Week 12
Measure: Adverse events
Description: To evaluate the safety and tolerability of CS0159 in patients with NASH treated over 12 weeks
Time Frame: Week 12
Secondary Outcomes:
Measure: Cmax
Description: maximum concentration (Cmax) from baseline to Week 12
Time Frame: week 6, week 12
Measure: tmax
Description: time to maximum plasma concentration (tmax) from baseline to Week 12
Time Frame: week 6, week 12
Measure: t1/2
Description: half-life (t1/2) from baseline to Week 12
Time Frame: week 6, week 12
Measure: AUC
Description: accumulation ratio of area under the concentration-time curve (AUC) in plasma from baseline to Week 12
Time Frame: week 6, week 12
Measure: Pharmacodynamics (PD)
Description: Plasma concentrations and PD parameters of the biomarkers of FXR target engagement fibroblast growth factor 19 and 7α-hydroxy-4-cholesten-3-one (C4) from baseline to Week 12
Time Frame: week 6, week 12
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