Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar described political parties as significant stakeholders of a strong democracy on Saturday as the Election Commission of India started a two-day assessment of preparations for the Bihar Assembly elections. Kumar met with representatives from national and state parties in Patna alongside Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi to review electoral readiness. The commission urged political organizations to appoint polling and counting agents while celebrating elections in a festive spirit with voters.
Political parties requested the commission schedule voting immediately after the Chhath festival and complete the process in minimal phases to maximize voter participation...
Actor Arjun Kapoor shared photographs from his sister Anshula Kapoor's engagement ceremony to Rohan Thakkar, and expressed mixed emotions about her upcoming marriage. The performer acknowledged the difficulty of accepting his sister's departure from their shared household, but welcomed Thakkar into the family while referencing their late mother Mona Kapoor's spiritual presence.
Anshula honored her deceased mother by placing a photograph on a decorated chair at the Gor Dhana ceremony and surrounding the memorial with flowers. The bride-to-be described the gathering as filled with affection and noted her mother's influence throughout the celebration. Arjun stated he misses their mother more intensely now and believes she guided Anshula...
The Railways Sports Promotion Board defeated Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. Women 5-1 on Saturday to win the 5th Hockey India Senior Women Inter-Department National Championship 2025 at Shivaji Stadium in New Delhi. Navneet Kaur scored three goals in the ninth, 21st, and 54th minutes, while Salima Tete and Sangita Kumari added one goal each to secure the title. Jyoti scored a consolation goal for Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. Women's in the 60th minute.
The Sports Authority of India claimed third place after beating the Central Board of Direct Taxes 4-1 in the bronze medal match. Varitka Rawat scored twice in the 16th and 46th minutes, while captain Aishwarya Chavan and Prini Kandir each added a goal. Vaishnavi Vitthal Phalke scored the...
Sri Lanka Cricket appointed Julian Wood as batting coach on October 1 for one year after the team failed to advance past the group stage at the 2025 Asia Cup. Wood developed the Power Hitting Program that merges cricket fundamentals with biomechanics, and he has worked with the England and Wales Cricket Board, multiple county teams, and Punjab Kings in the Indian Premier League. The organization also hired Rene Ferdinands as the national spin bowling coach on September 30 for two years.
Ferdinands earned his doctorate in biomechanics from the University of Waikato, and he previously worked with the National Cricket Academy of India on performance programs. The specialist in wrist spin has consulted for New Zealand Cricket on...
The Bharatiya Janata Party criticized Rahul Gandhi on Saturday for statements the party characterized as portraying India negatively on the global stage. Amit Malviya, who leads the BJP's National Information and Technology Department, shared video footage of Gandhi addressing an audience and questioned his vision for the nation. Malviya stated that contemporary India demonstrates confidence and aspiration rather than hesitancy.
The BJP official referenced Gandhi's remarks, suggesting India lacks ambitions to lead globally despite the country's expanding economy and international influence. Malviya connected this perspective to historical setbacks he attributed to the Nehru-Gandhi family's governance. The criticism followed Gandhi's...
Singer Gajendra Verma released his latest ballad titled Waade, a love song exploring promises and heartbreak. The performer collaborated with emerging artist Ravator for the track filmed across Georgian landscapes. Ravator produced the composition and wrote lyrics with Swapnil Tare.
Verma described the piece as capturing emotions connected to romantic commitments and the sorrow following broken vows. The artist reflected on personal experiences while developing the material and praised Ravator for contributing modern elements to the arrangement. Ravator noted the project allowed him to merge his musical approach with Verma's established style after completing his previous Sajna album with independent performers.
Mugheer Khamis Al Khaili led a delegation from the Department of Community Development to the BAPS Hindu Mandir in Abu Dhabi earlier this week, reinforcing the commitment to interfaith harmony. Swami Brahmaviharidas conducted the tour and presented the temple's mission centered on love and peaceful coexistence among diverse populations.
Al Khaili praised the structure as representing unity and acknowledged its contributions to community cohesion within the multicultural society. The monk thanked President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan for supporting the project and described future expansion plans.
Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem visited the temple last month with his son, Ghanim Bin Sulayem, and spent two hours at the site. The Ports...
Director and choreographer Farah Khan disclosed that actor Randeep Hooda's wife appeared briefly in her film Om Shanti Om. A resurfaced video shows Khan discussing the matter with casting director Mukesh Chhabra while reviewing photographs from the production. Khan stated that Lin Laishram, now married to Hooda, portrayed a member of Shah Rukh Khan's entourage in the movie.
Khan mentioned that screenwriter Kanika Dhillon served as her fourth assistant director on the project. The filmmaker later shared behind-the-scenes images from the song Ghafoor on social media, revealing the sequence required only one day to complete. The photographs featured Khan with actors Shakti Kapoor, Ranjit, Gulshan Grover, and Aryan Khan.
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Television actress Divyanka Tripathi Dahiya told media outlets she prioritizes personal preference over brand names when selecting fashion items. The performer emphasized that comfort and visual appeal matter more to her than designer labels when making wardrobe choices.
Divyanka explained that fashion represents any attire that combines comfort with aesthetic value, regardless of whether the piece appears simple or elaborate. The actress frequently appears in elegant Indian garments at public events and blends traditional styles with modern selections.
The performer gained recognition through Banoo Mein Teri Dulhan and later achieved widespread popularity portraying Dr. Ishita Bhalla on Yeh Hai Mohabbatein. Fans nicknamed her Ishima...
