Television personality Ravie Dubey has described his casting as Laxman in the upcoming Ranbir Kapoor-led Ramayana adaptation as a tremendous honor. During remarks at the International Film Festival of India, the actor characterized his involvement in the mythological epic as fortunate and spiritually meaningful, expressing profound appreciation for the chance to participate in retelling this generational narrative.
The ambitious production features Kapoor in the central role of Lord Rama, with Yash cast as the antagonist Ravana. Additional performers confirmed for the project span Sai Pallavi, Sunny Deol, Kajal Aggarwal, Rakul Preet Singh, Arun Govil and Kunal Kapoor.
Beyond his film commitments, Dubey and his spouse, Sargun Mehta...
Bollywood legend Dharmendra has died at age 89 after battling health complications that recently required hospitalization. The iconic performer had been discharged from Breach Candy Hospital in Mumbai earlier this month following intensive medical care, with physicians indicating stabilization before his condition ultimately deteriorated.
Throughout a remarkable six-decade career, the actor appeared in over 300 productions and earned recognition as one of Indian cinema's most celebrated and commercially triumphant stars. His filmography spans landmark pictures from the 1960s through recent character roles in contemporary releases, with his final appearance coming in the 2024 romantic comedy starring Shahid Kapoor and Kriti Sanon. The...
The upcoming Bengali cinema release Projapati 2 has received its musical centerpiece through a celebratory track performed and arranged by Jeet Gannguli. This latest partnership between the composer and actor Dev continues their established creative bond, with the musical piece featuring performances from Dev alongside veteran star Mithun Chakraborty, Jyotirmoyee, and Anumegha. According to Gannguli, the composition emerged from happiness and memories of past work, while Dev praised how smoothly their collaborations flow due to shared artistic sensibilities.
Times Music CEO Mandar Thakur expressed enthusiasm about the track's ability to capture the production's essence, noting its memorable qualities. The track has launched across...
Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department has cautioned motorists about persistent traffic disruptions as departing G20 delegations trigger rolling highway closures en route to OR Tambo International Airport, Lanseria Airport, and Air Force Base Waterkloof. Spokesperson Xolani Fihla warned that security convoys will create intermittent standstills lasting up to half an hour on arterial corridors like the R21, R24, N14, and N1, compounding challenges for commuters already navigating severe thunderstorm warnings across Gauteng province.
Authorities recommend alternative pathways through Beyers Naudé Drive, Christiaan de Wet Road, and Chris Hani Road to circumvent congestion zones while encouraging travelers to allocate substantial...
Pick'n Pay unveiled its revamped Klerksdorp Hypermarket as a blueprint for nationwide expansion, featuring enlarged electronics departments, appliance showrooms, and outdoor living sections designed to consolidate household shopping under a single destination. Chief marketing officer Katherine Madley emphasized that the redesigned layout prioritizes consumer savings through expanded bulk goods, enhanced butchery offerings, and convenience-focused prepared meal options for budget-conscious families navigating inflation pressures.
The retail chain plans 17 additional transformations before year-end as part of chief executive Sean Summers' recovery strategy following the closure of 59 underperforming locations. General manager Johan...
The African National Congress installed fresh leadership at its Sedibeng Regional Conference held at the ANEW Hotel in Benoni, with Mlungisi Hlongwane assuming the chairperson position alongside deputy Sibongile Soxuza and regional secretary Jason Mkhwane. Gauteng delegates adopted resolutions targeting industrial revitalization in the Vaal area through investment attraction and business expansion, aiming to combat factory shutdowns and joblessness plaguing the manufacturing heartland.
Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula wrapped proceedings by urging stronger policy engagement ahead of the national gathering scheduled for December, while Premier Panyaza Lesufi launched discussions under the banner of building people's power toward an...
Nkosazana Bonganini Zuma-Mncube has filed criminal charges against her half-sister Duduzile Zuma Sambudla and two others at Sandton Police Station, alleging they orchestrated a scheme that deceived 17 South African men into traveling to Russia before delivering them to mercenary forces fighting in Ukraine. The complaint names Siphokazi Xuma and Blessing Khoza alongside the Member of Parliament, accusing the trio of violating trafficking laws and foreign military assistance statutes through false employment promises that trapped victims aged between 20 and 39 in the Donbas conflict zone.
Eight relatives of the former president's eldest daughter were among those recruited from KwaZulu-Natal under the pretenses of legitimate work or...
Johannesburg Executive Mayor Dada Morero defended infrastructure improvements across the metropolitan area as permanent upgrades rather than temporary enhancements designed to impress G20 delegates. Speaking after the summit concluded, Morero challenged skeptics to return on Tuesday to verify whether maintenance crews remain active in all seven regions, insisting that road resurfacing and sanitation efforts stem from the fully funded budget approved in June rather than supplemental allocations for the international gathering. The mayor attributed visible service delivery gains to managerial reforms and political stability achieved since taking office.
Morero praised operational aspects of the summit, citing efficient traffic...
South Africa's G20 Leaders' Summit has drawn acclaim from Ministers Ronald Lamola and Enoch Godongwana, who framed the gathering as evidence of Africa's rising influence in international discourse. Lamola characterized the event as a triumph for cooperative governance, noting that recommendations will advance to International Monetary Fund and World Bank sessions in April 2026. The foreign relations chief argued that institutions like the UN Security Council require restructuring to better represent the Global South, particularly given Africa's disproportionate share of conflicts handled by that body.
Godongwana emphasized the summit's focus on reforming global financial architecture, stating that delegates praised the proceedings as...
