Akshaye Khanna’s portrayal of Rehman Dakait in Aditya Dhar’s ‘Dhurandhar’ became one of the most talked-about performances from the two-part film. However, casting director Mukesh Chhabra has revealed that the actor was not the original choice for the role. According to Chhabra, two or three big stars had turned down the part before Akshaye eventually…
India’s double Olympic medalist from Paris 2024 Manu Bhaker and kabaddi player Pawan Sehrawat lead the contingent at the athletes’ parade, during the opening ceremony of the 20th Asian Games, in Nagoya, Japan. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Manu Bhaker wore a borrowed ceremonial kit at the opening ceremony in Nagoya after the kit issued to…
From ‘6-7’ to ‘aura farming’: 10 Gen Z slang terms you’ll keep seeing online in 2026 and what they mean If you have spent even a few minutes scrolling through Instagram, TikTok, or YouTube comments lately, you may have noticed that the internet seems to have developed its own language.One minute someone is “locked in”;…
General:The day starts with a warm feeling similar to the first day of sunlight that hits the courtyard of a temple. The Moon is supportive of your ninth house today, and so the rituals, blessings, faith and family values are more close to your heart than normal. You could participate in the puja, go to…
Kunal Kohli HAILS Salman Khan for taking strong stand on trolls and paparazzi: ‘Jab bhai bolta hai toh uske baad koi nahin bol sakta’ Filmmaker Kunal Kohli has praised Salman Khan for speaking strongly against trolling, body-shaming and inappropriate photos of celebrities on the latest Weekend Ka Vaar episode of ‘Bigg Boss 20’. In a…
Indian men’s hockey team at the Asian Games (Photo/ Hockey India) The Indian men’s and women’s hockey teams wore saffron jerseys in their respective opening matches at the Asian Games on Sunday, despite Hockey India’s pre-event announcement that the teams would return to their traditional blue kits.Both teams wore saffron in their opening matches against…
The curious link between hemlines and the economy As wacky as it sounds, fashion and the economy have been linked by an unusual theory for nearly a century: the Hemline Index. In one of the strangest attempts to study economy, the theory proposes: skirts get shorter when times are good and when the economy struggles,…
The initiative, called ReadSG, was launched by Singapore’s National Library Board (NLB) on September 6, 2026 What if reading a book for 15 minutes could earn you a small cash reward? Singapore has introduced a national reading campaign that does exactly that, using virtual rewards that can eventually be converted into money. The initiative, called…
General:There’s some movement in the air this morning and for Gemini this is usually a favorable sign. The Moon is a catalyst for partnerships, and Jupiter offers the necessary support through a beneficial perspective, which is why negotiations, meetings, agreements and family talks are important now. Things that feel stuck may begin to loosen, especially…
‘Brahmastra’ actor Saurav Gurjar in judicial custody after woman files complaint over marriage promise: Report Mahabharat actor and wrestler Saurav Gurjar is in judicial custody after a woman filed a complaint against him in Mumbai. She has alleged that he deceived and harassed her after promising to marry her. Gachibowli police have registered a case…
