Actress Shilpa Shetty Kundra posted photographs and videos from her family's Diwali festivities on social media. The images showed Shetty performing religious ceremonies with her husband Raj Kundra and their children, Viaan and Sameesha, at their home temple decorated with statues of Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha. The family wore coordinated red and white clothing for the celebration.
Shetty shared a photograph with her husband where she wore a red saree, and he appeared in a yellow kurta. She posted video footage of herself creating rangoli designs with her sister Shamita Shetty using pink and green patterns shaped like a lotus flower. The performer currently serves as a judge on the dance competition series India's Best Dancer...
Director Rohan Sippy discussed his collaboration with actress Konkona Sen Sharma on the streaming series Search: The Naina Murder Case at a Mumbai hotel event. Sippy told reporters that productive conversations emerge when Sharma questions creative choices he may overlook, and he values input from cast members beyond simply delivering scripted dialogue. The filmmaker said the collaborative environment allows actors and crew to understand objectives and contribute meaningfully to emotional connections with audiences.
Sharma previously stated she avoids determining character pitch and tone unless directors request her perspective because she prefers following their artistic vision. The actress explained her excitement about the project...
Director Ben Stiller said comedians must continue challenging boundaries despite growing political pressures that make risk-taking more difficult in entertainment. The Severance filmmaker told Radio Times that performers should maintain their freedom to critique authority figures without censorship. Stiller referenced ABC's temporary suspension of Jimmy Kimmel Live in September after the host commented on conservative activist Charlie Kirk's death, and the network restored programming five days later.
The actor identified social media platforms as another threat to comedy, citing services like TikTok and Instagram as reducing audience attention spans. Stiller said rapid content distribution to large audiences has diminished the craft...
Actress Kajol shared footage on Tuesday showing audiences celebrating at Maratha Mandir theater in Mumbai, where Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge continues its theatrical run three decades after release. The 1995 romance holds the record as India's longest-running film, and screenings have played continuously at the venue since the movie debuted on Oct. 20, 1995. Kajol thanked fans for their support of the production directed by Aditya Chopra.
The film follows characters Raj and Simran, who meet on a European trip, but Simran's father arranges her marriage to another man in Punjab. Kajol posted an image of a Swiss train station displaying a burger advertisement referencing dialogue between her character and Shah Rukh Khan, who portrayed...
Singer Shreya Ghoshal posted photographs on her social media accounts showing her dogs Sherlock and Luna wearing marigold garlands and red tikas for Kukur Tihar. The performer wrote that Sherlock enjoyed the annual ritual, but she asked people to reduce noise levels because pets experience fear from loud sounds. Ghoshal noted that dogs have sensitive hearing that makes them tremble when exposed to excessive volume.
Actress Manisha Koirala shared images on Oct. 20 celebrating the Nepalese tradition where dogs receive prayers from priests. She described how the festival honors canines as loyal companions and protectors, and she explained that street dogs walk with dignity while wearing flowers. Koirala said the observance demonstrates...
Actor Boman Irani shared memories of working with comedian Asrani for the first time on a film set approximately 10 days before the veteran performer died on Oct. 20 at age 84. Irani posted an Instagram tribute describing how Asrani needed assistance navigating the crowded set, but he transformed when the directors called action. The 84-year-old rushed to the floor on hands and knees to perform a scene where he played a doctor treating Irani's injured character.
Irani said Asrani required help standing after takes ended, but his dedication to the camera remained powerful throughout filming. The younger actor noted that Asrani's energy remained joyful, regardless of age or physical limitations. Funeral services took place on Monday at...
Scientists gathered at CSIR-National Institute of Science Communication and Policy Research on October 15 to observe the 10th Ayurveda Day, and they discussed challenges facing the traditional medicine system. Chief Scientist Naresh Kumar emphasized the need for practitioners to combat false information, advocating for standardized formulations while cautioning against product adulteration. The Ministry of Ayush shifted the annual celebration from the lunar calendar date of Dhanteras to Sept. 23 to establish consistent global participation.
Dr. Kishore Patel from Central Ayurveda Research Institute explained how lifestyle factors cause illness, and he promoted balanced nutrition through ancient wellness concepts. Professor Ranjana...
The Ministry of Steel reported on Tuesday that officials had completed 96 percent of public grievance targets under the Special Campaign for Disposal of Pending Matters 5.0. The initiative addresses unresolved issues from Members of Parliament, the Prime Minister's Office, and state governments through the end of October. Workers eliminated 8,525 physical files, and teams conducted 195 cleanliness operations while clearing nearly 9,851 square feet of office space.
Central Public Sector Enterprises under the ministry established new standards for record management, and the department emphasized its focus on administrative reform. The campaign processes cases registered through the Centralized Public Grievance Redress and Monitoring...
Australian fast bowler Scott Boland said on Tuesday he remains eager to compete against England in the upcoming Ashes series despite the possibility of serving as 12th man. The 36-year-old told reporters at the MCG that he feels confident about earning selection at some point during the summer contest, and he believes the team will call upon him if injury occurs or if selectors seek a bowling adjustment. Boland accepted the prospect of missing initial matches while emphasizing his readiness to contribute when needed.
The pace bowler took eight wickets against New South Wales in a recent Sheffield Shield match, and he cited that performance as proof of his ability to dismiss batsmen even after conceding runs early in a spell. Boland...
