Actress Avika Gor married social activist Milind Chandwani on September 30 in a ceremony broadcast on the reality show Pati Patni Aur Panga. The wedding featured hosts Munawar Faruqui and Sonali Bendre along with celebrity guests such as Hina Khan, Swara Bhaskar and Debina Bonerjee. Gor shared wedding photos on Instagram with a caption referencing her transformation from girl to wife.
The performer gained recognition for portraying Anandi in Balika Vadhu and received the Rajiv Gandhi Award in 2009 for that role. She began her television career in 2007 with Ssshhhh...Koi Hai before making her film debut in the 2013 Telugu movie Uyyala Jampala. Her recent work appears in the crime thriller Shanmukha, which premiered March 21. The film...
Zimbabwe has made substantial progress in housing under its 2021 National Human Settlements Policy, surpassing the initial target of 220,000 units with nearly one million homes and residential plots completed. The government demolished colonial-era structures in Mbare, Makokoba, and Sakubva while constructing modern facilities, such as Marimba flats for medical staff, and developing smart city projects, including Melfort. Educational reforms through the Heritage-Based 5.0 Model established innovation hubs at universities producing pharmaceutical goods and engineering solutions alongside expanded digital learning infrastructure in primary and secondary schools.
Healthcare advances delivered thousands of road and air ambulances while...
Tertiary students from the Zimbabwe Congress of Students' Union have requested a meeting with President Mnangagwa at his Precabe Farm in Kwekwe to study agricultural innovation and leadership methods. National President Kudzai Murombedzi made the appeal during a strategic seminar at Bulawayo Polytechnic focused on sustainable tourism and hospitality education aligned with Vision 2030 objectives. Deputy Tourism Minister Tongai Mnangagwa agreed to arrange the visit for approximately 120 students who want direct engagement with the head of state.
The seminar brought together hospitality students from multiple institutions to develop leadership capabilities for the national economy. Deputy Minister Mnangagwa recognized the educational...
First Lady Auxillia Mnangagwa honored wildlife rangers as exceptional protectors of national heritage during delayed World Ranger Day ceremonies at Chinhoyi Caves on Monday. The environmental patron praised their daily sacrifices against armed poachers and dangerous animals while urging the adoption of artificial intelligence for enhanced wildlife monitoring. She emphasized community involvement through programs like CAMPFIRE that strengthen both conservation efforts and local livelihoods.
UAE Ambassador Jassim Al Qasimi donated over 200 bicycles to rangers, along with school furniture and boreholes, during the event themed "Rangers Powering Transformative Conservation." Environment Minister Evelyn Ndlovu confirmed the government's...
Independent legislator Temba Mliswa has launched sustained attacks against Vice President Constantino Chiwenga following a confrontation in September during a Politburo meeting. Chiwenga had accused President Emmerson Mnangagwa of enabling corruption cartels and demanded arrests of businessmen connected to inflated government tenders worth billions. Mliswa subsequently defended Mnangagwa on social media while criticizing Chiwenga for publicly challenging the president instead of raising concerns privately.
Critics note Mliswa previously praised Chiwenga for opposing corruption, but now argues Mnangagwa could dismiss the vice president at will. Observers point to Chiwenga's role in orchestrating the 2017 coup that brought Mnangagwa to...
Zimbabwe's Binga District has achieved substantial progress through the presidential development initiative launched to uplift marginalized communities. The government completed two health clinics and rehabilitated the district mortuary while adding infrastructure at the industrial training college and establishing boarding schools. President Emmerson Mnangagwa provided two ambulances and oversaw the completion of irrigation projects near Gwayi-Shangani and the rehabilitation of the airstrip runway. Information Minister Jenfan Muswere announced these advances during Tuesday's Cabinet briefing in Harare.
The administration approved the Zimbabwe Global Skills Partnership Programme to address workforce emigration by creating training...
Filmmakers released promotional footage on Wednesday for Tere Ishk Mein starring Kriti Sanon and Dhanush ahead of its November 28 theatrical debut. Director Aanand L Rai described the romance as exploring surrender through emotional transformation while composer A.R. Rahman scored the soundtrack with lyrics from Irshad Kamil. The preview shows protagonists Shankar and Mukti caught in unfulfilled desire against the backdrop of Benaras.
Producer Bhushan Kumar from T-Series said the pairing brings fresh energy to an intense narrative crafted by writer Himanshu Sharma. The film marks the first collaboration between the lead actors in a production combining Rai's directorial style with Arijit Singh performing vocal tracks. The romantic...
The Reserve Bank of India upgraded its economic forecast for 2025-26 to 6.8 percent from 6.5 percent after goods and services tax reforms counterbalanced international trade challenges. Governor Sanjay Malhotra said the first quarter expansion reached 7.8 percent from consumer spending and business investment, while manufacturing output recovered. Agricultural production remains strong after favorable monsoon rains supported rural communities and urban consumption gradually improves.
The central bank expects quarterly growth of 7.0 percent in the second period before slowing to 6.4 percent and 6.2 percent in subsequent quarters. Government spending increased substantially from April through July as construction materials consumption...
Captain Farrhana Bhatt ranked housemates during an upcoming Bigg Boss episode that sparked heated exchanges with contestant Ashnoor Kaur. Farrhana called Ashnoor hypocritical while evaluating cast members for their contributions to the reality show hosted by Salman Khan. Ashnoor rejected the accusation and warned Farrhana against discussing personal upbringing after tensions escalated between the competitors.
The conflict began when Bigg Boss instructed Farrhana to assess fellow participants in the assembly room. She criticized Gaurav Khanna for not expressing his thoughts and accused Mridul of advancing without effort before turning attention to Ashnoor. Both women defended their authenticity as the argument intensified over character...
