Bengali actress Rituparna Sengupta discussed her preferred foods and traditions for Durga Puja in a recent interview. She explained that her family prepares khichdi with vegetables as an offering to Maa Durga before consuming it, and they also enjoy street foods such as golgappas and rolls. The actress stated that white sarees with red borders hold special significance for the Ashtami ritual.
Sengupta recalled childhood celebrations that involved visiting multiple pandals with various friend groups and comparing new outfits with peers. She noted that anticipation for the festival lasted throughout the year as students awaited school closures and holidays. The actress acknowledged that this year proved challenging following her mother's...
Federal prosecutors criticized Sean Combs at his sentencing hearing on Friday, accusing him of displaying excessive confidence while showing only superficial respect for legal authority. Prosecutor Christy Slavik told the court that Combs had scheduled speaking events in Miami for the following week, characterizing this as extremely arrogant behavior. The government is seeking a 135-month prison term and rejected defense arguments that portrayed his actions as a hedonistic lifestyle.
Slavik argued the case centered on transporting prostitutes and acts of violence rather than personal choices. She noted Combs acknowledged committing violent acts and continued organizing illegal activities known as Freak-offs for 15 years despite...
Bollywood actress Bhumi Pednekar stated on Friday that her career serves purposes beyond entertainment and focuses on transforming attitudes and supporting communities throughout India. She emphasized her pride in her Indian identity and expressed her commitment to assisting as many people as possible within the nation. The actress noted that public figures achieve success through the support of ordinary citizens who purchase tickets and attend performances.
Pednekar attended the Milken Institute Asia Summit 2025 in Singapore. She previously credited her parents with teaching her patriotism and shared that they prioritized their country despite limited opportunities in their era. The 36-year-old recently appeared in the Netflix series...
The BJP condemned Congress leader Udit Raj on Friday after he compared Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Ravana. BJP national spokesperson Sudhanshu Trivedi accused Congress of maintaining historical ties to Mughal invaders while opposing Hindu religious figures. He cited visits by Jawaharlal Nehru, Indira Gandhi, Manmohan Singh, and Rahul Gandhi to Babur's tomb between 1959 and 2005.
Trivedi argued that the party has fallen under the influence of anti-national elements, and he urged senior Congress members to intervene. Raj had criticized Modi's construction projects, but Trivedi suggested this reflected a broader pattern of disrespect toward Hindu traditions. BJP leader Shehzad Poonawala also criticized the remarks, referencing recent...
The production company behind Kantara: Chapter 1 has asked audiences to avoid piracy and refrain from recording theater footage. Hombale Films stated on Friday that unauthorized sharing harms both the film and the efforts of thousands of workers who contributed to its creation. The company emphasized that the movie was designed for theatrical viewing to preserve its intended cinematic impact.
The film has garnered praise from multiple figures in Indian entertainment since its release on Wednesday. Cricketer Varun Chakravarthy called it an exceptional portrayal of Indian culture, and director Sandeep Reddy Vanga described it as a masterpiece unlike anything in Indian cinema. The prequel to the 2022 hit opened in six languages and...
Kannada actor Rishab Shetty's Kantara Chapter 1 has earned widespread acclaim since its release on October 2, and fellow actor Yash has praised the film as a new benchmark for Kannada and Indian cinema. Yash commended Shetty's dedication as writer, director, and actor through social media, while also recognizing the performances of Rukmini Vasanth and Gulshan Devaiah. He credited the technical team for their contributions to the production.
Shetty expressed gratitude for Yash's support and called his journey an inspiration. Telugu star NTR also congratulated the team and praised Shetty for his dual success as actor and director. The film serves as a prequel to the 2022 hit Kantara, exploring the origins of its central legend through...
Director Neeraj Ghaywan addressed reports on Friday that stated he compensated a family with only 10,000 rupees for their story that inspired his film Homebound. The filmmaker clarified through a social media post that the amount represented a personal gesture he gave to Ram Charan during early research phases. Ghaywan emphasized that neither he nor the producers would reduce such a personal narrative to minimal payment.
The director stated that the families received sincere respect and significant support beyond the initial token amount. He declined to disclose the full compensation figure to preserve his relationship with Amrit and Saiyub, whom he referred to as the original heroes of the film. The families have expressed...
England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt won the toss on Friday and chose to bowl first against South Africa in the fourth match of the ICC Women's ODI World Cup at Barsapara Stadium. Heather Knight became the second England player, after Charlotte Edwards, to reach 150 Women's One Day Internationals. England fielded two seamers and three spinners with multiple all-rounders in the lineup.
South Africa captain Laura Wolvaardt said the pitch appeared slower than expected, but expressed confidence in posting a defendable total. The team selected four seam bowlers and three spin options for the match. Wolvaardt praised the head coach for encouraging brave cricket and bringing out the best in players.
Sciver-Brunt emphasized the team's confidence...
Actress Nimrat Kaur posted a video on Friday that showed her visit to Dal Lake in Kashmir. She traveled with her sister to celebrate her birthday at the location she first visited as a child. The actress rode a Shikara boat through the floating market while wearing an orange suit with long earrings.
Kaur quoted poet Amir Khusro's description of Kashmir as paradise on earth in her social media caption. She described how childhood memories returned each time she visited the lake. The actress said the romance of riding a Shikara in Kashmir remained priceless, and she enjoyed taking photos in traditional costumes at the location.
The actress will appear in the third season of The Family Man alongside Manoj Bajpayee. Her character will...
