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Dhanush feeds village after preaching roots matter
Actor Dhanush visited his ancestral temple in Theni on Monday and hosted a community feast for villagers following the release of his film Idli Kadai. Video footage showing the actor praying and dining with family members and local residents circulated widely across social platforms. The gesture aligns with messages Dhanush shared during the film's audio launch about maintaining connections to ancestral roots and traditions. The director emphasized that individual identity extends beyond education and career achievements to encompass familial heritage and ancestral worship practices. He encouraged audiences to visit their ancestral temples with relatives to preserve generational memories and cultural connections. Dhanush compared this...
Jaipur hospital probe after fire kills six patients
Rajasthan authorities established a six-member investigative panel on Monday after a fire at Sawai Man Singh Hospital's Neurosurgery ICU killed six patients on Sunday night. Medical Education Department Commissioner Iqbal Khan will lead the committee examining fire causes, safety protocols, and preventive recommendations following Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma's directive. The electrical short circuit triggered flames that injured several critically ill patients at the Jaipur facility's Trauma Centre and Orthopaedic Institute. Sharma visited the hospital overnight, meeting injured patients and ordering immediate family assistance. The state government pledged comprehensive support for affected families while emphasizing zero...
Rishad Hossain chases Ponting as Bangladesh burns
Bangladesh leg-spinner Rishad Hossain shared his enthusiasm on Monday about joining the Hobart Hurricanes for the Big Bash League 15 under coach Ricky Ponting. The Bangladesh Cricket Board granted him clearance for the complete tournament starting Dec. 14. The 22-year-old took 14 wickets across seven matches at the 2024 ICC T20 World Cup, just 12 months after his international debut. Hossain stated that Ponting ranks among his childhood heroes, and he anticipates learning from the Australian legend more than from fellow players. He believes overseas franchise competition will help refine his techniques through exposure to world-class talent and various playing conditions. The spinner noted that sharing dressing rooms with elite...
Malti Chahar tells Tanya Mittal fans hunt her lies
Bigg Boss 19 wildcard contestant Malti Chahar confronted housemate Tanya Mittal on Monday about public scrutiny of her statements on the Salman Khan-hosted reality show. A promotional clip shared on Instagram showed Malti informing Tanya that viewers are fact-checking her claims about past experiences and business ventures. Malti questioned discrepancies between Tanya's assertions about wearing sarees exclusively and older footage showing different attire. The exchange escalated when Malti challenged Tanya's struggle narrative, prompting Tanya to credit her brother's support before falling silent. Malti pressed further about the nature of Tanya's difficulties, but the confrontation ended without resolution. The channel promoted the...
Esha Deol backs Bobby after years of family feud
Actress Esha Deol congratulated her brother Bobby Deol on Monday as he reached 30 years in the film industry. She praised his career achievements through an Instagram story, writing messages of support accompanied by heart emojis. The acknowledgment carries particular significance given the siblings' previous estrangement, which lasted for years before their reconciliation. Bobby Deol's recent resurgence followed a career slowdown, with his performance in Animal generating renewed industry recognition. He expressed gratitude for fan support and emphasized his continued commitment to acting. The actor's father, Dharmendra, married twice, producing four children with his first wife, Prakash Kaur, and two daughters with actress Hema...
Bobby Deol marks 30 years since flops nearly ended him
Actor Bobby Deol marks 30 years in Hindi cinema after debuting in Barsaat in 1995. The son of veteran actor Dharmendra initially achieved success with films like Gupt: The Hidden Truth and Soldier before experiencing a career decline. His recent resurgence came through projects such as Class of '83, Aashram, and Animal, which revitalized his standing in the industry. Deol's latest work, Bandar, premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival's 50th edition, exploring themes of power and trauma through a superstar's rape accusation. Director Anurag Kashyap helmed the production, which also features Saba Azad and Sanya Malhotra. Upcoming projects feature the Alia Bhatt vehicle Alpha, scheduled for Christmas 2025 as the seventh entry...
Rijiju says Gen-Z hates dynasties, picked Modi
Union Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju stated on Monday that India's younger generation rejects dynastic politics and has chosen Prime Minister Narendra Modi over Congress leadership. Rijiju criticized Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi's recent appeals to younger voters, asserting that this demographic opposes family-controlled political parties. Gandhi had pledged support for young Indians fighting alleged electoral fraud on Sept. 18, claiming they would prove decisive in protecting democracy. Rijiju described Indian youth as intelligent and opposed to nepotism, noting Congress operates under single-family control. He contended that Modi's administration maintains strict anti-corruption standards, with immediate expulsion for...
Zanu-PF gathers in Mutare as teachers flee by thousands
Zanu PF begins delegate accreditation on Monday for its 22nd National People's Conference scheduled for Mutare from Oct. 13 to 18. The gathering operates under the theme Attainment of Vision 2030 through economic empowerment and value addition. Party Secretary for Information and Publicity Christopher Mutsvangwa stated that the conference aims to consolidate the 2023 electoral mandate and assess the achievements of the Second Republic. Organizers expect the event to establish clear strategies for accelerating national development objectives.
Zimbabwe bleeds 1,200 teachers monthly in exodus crisis
Zimbabwe's education system faces a severe crisis as approximately 1,200 teachers abandon the profession each month, according to Amalgamated Rural Teachers Union president Obert Masaraure. The educators seek alternative employment opportunities, enter informal sectors, or emigrate amid the nation's prolonged economic turmoil under Zanu-PF governance. Masaraure called for the dissolution of partisan programs such as Teachers for ED, arguing these initiatives undermine professional unity and create an environment of intimidation that hinders educational excellence. The union leader demanded constitutional compliance in teacher compensation and urged authorities to incorporate collective bargaining rights into the forthcoming Public...
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