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Sonam Kapoor apparently knocked up for a second time
Sonam Kapoor posted photographs styled by her sister Rhea Kapoor while rumors circulate about a second pregnancy. The actress wore an off-shoulder white top with an asymmetrical skirt and stilettos in images shared on social media. Reports suggest she has entered her second trimester, though the Kapoor and Ahuja families have not confirmed the news. Kapoor married businessman Anand Ahuja in May 2018 after several years of dating. The couple welcomed their son, Vayu, in August 2022, before the actress stepped away from film work. She appeared in Neerja and Delhi 6 before focusing on family life. Fans await her return to acting after her extended break from Bollywood productions.
Anupamaa star wears a literal dog and cat show saree
Rupali Ganguly wore a white saree with cat and dog prints during Durga Puja celebrations to express her dedication to animal welfare. The Anupama actress visits pandals each year to seek blessings during the festival that holds personal significance for her. She posted photos with her dogs, Coffee and King Kong, during Navratri and asked followers to show compassion toward animals that cannot speak but feel emotions deeply. Several stray dogs live on the Anupama set where Coffee appears as a character in the television series.
Things are going great in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir
Pakistani security forces killed two protesters in Muzaffarabad as demonstrations spread through Pakistan-occupied Kashmir on Wednesday. Thousands from the Jammu and Kashmir Awami Action Committee marched from Rawalakot and Mirpur after removing roadblocks that authorities had placed at Palak Bridge in Dadyal. Violence erupted in Bagh, where residents detained several Punjab Police officers while protesters demanded the restoration of mobile networks. The action committee presented 38 demands that called for eliminating 12 refugee seats and ending elite benefits. Citizens raised slogans against Pakistani control as military convoys entered the region. Leaders asked residents from all districts to converge on Muzaffarabad on October 1...
Parineeti Chopra confirms she is indeed gestating
Parineeti Chopra displayed her pregnancy glow while celebrating Navratri on social media this week. The actress wore a red kurta with white floral patterns and minimal makeup as she prepared for motherhood. She posted images of a decorated Lord Ganesha idol surrounded by orange petals alongside her festival observations. Chopra recently returned to YouTube after eight months and shared photos of tomato soup and cheese toast that satisfied her pregnancy cravings. Her film Amar Singh Chamkila earned a nomination at the International Emmy Awards following its 2024 release. Imtiaz Ali directed the biographical drama about the Punjabi singer, with Diljit Dosanjh playing the title role. Chopra portrayed Amarjot Kaur as the female lead in the...
UN hears about Bangladesh's Chittagong killing fields
Human rights groups have condemned violence against indigenous communities in Bangladesh's Chittagong Hill Tracts after security forces killed three people during protests over a gang rape. The unrest began on September 23 when demonstrators demanded justice for a Marma schoolgirl and faced gunfire from Bangladeshi troops. Rights advocates documented 637 mob killings, attacks on 878 journalists and 2,485 incidents targeting religious minorities across Bangladesh in the past year. The International Forum for Secular Bangladesh displayed evidence of minority persecution outside United Nations offices in Geneva during the Human Rights Council session. Muhammad Yunus dismissed all members of the National Human Rights Commission in November...
India pays Rs 3k crore for some freaky science stuff
India will spend 3,000 crore rupees over six years to train biomedical researchers through a fellowship program that is set to begin in 2026. The Cabinet approved Phase III of the Biomedical Research Career Programme on Wednesday with the Department of Biotechnology contributing 1,000 crore rupees and the Wellcome Trust of Britain adding 500 crore rupees. The program will award fellowships to early and mid-career scientists while supporting research teams with grants and management resources across the country. Officials expect the initiative to train more than 2,000 students and postdoctoral fellows while increasing support for women scientists by 10 to 15 percent. The government launched the first phase in 2008 to build research...
SRK's billions make Taylor Swift's fortune look cute
Shah Rukh Khan has become the world's wealthiest entertainer with assets totaling $1.4 billion, according to the M3M Hurun India Rich List 2025. The Bollywood star surpasses Taylor Swift at $1.3 billion, Arnold Schwarzenegger at $1.2 billion and Jerry Seinfeld at $1.2 billion. His fortune stems from Red Chillies Entertainment, which he founded in 2002 to produce films such as Chennai Express and Pathaan, while also managing visual effects and distribution. Khan co-owns the Kolkata Knight Riders cricket franchise and holds substantial real estate across Mumbai, Beverly Hills, Alibaug, London and Dubai. His Mumbai home, Mannat, stands as one of his most recognizable properties. Red Chillies operates a separate visual effects division...
Modi builds highway for Assam's clumsy animals
India will construct a 34.5-kilometer elevated highway through Kaziranga National Park to protect wildlife while expanding the road corridor. The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved the 6,957 crore rupee project on Wednesday to widen the 85.675-kilometer Kalibor-Numaligarh stretch of NH-715 in Assam to four lanes. The elevated section will enable animals to cross safely between the park and the Karbi-Anglong Hills during monsoon floods, when they migrate to higher ground. The project will add 21 kilometers of bypass roads around Jakhalabandha and Bokakhat towns and upgrade 30.22 kilometers of existing pavement. Officials expect the work to create 15.42 lakh direct jobs and 19.19 lakh indirect employment opportunities. The...
Naqvi makes India beg for its Dubai trophy
Pakistan Cricket Board chief Mohsin Naqvi denied reports that he apologized to Indian cricket officials after a trophy presentation dispute at the Asia Cup 2025 final. The controversy erupted when Indian players refused to accept their championship trophy from Naqvi following their September 28 victory over Pakistan in Dubai. India requested an alternate presenter because of tense relations between the countries, but Naqvi rejected the request. The trophy was quietly removed from the venue after Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav and his team declined to receive it from the Pakistani official. Naqvi accused the Indian media of spreading false information about an apology and said he remains prepared to hand over the trophy. The Asian...
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