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Soha Ali Khan, Kareena, and Sharmila light up Inaaya’s birthday
Soha Ali Khan posted photographs from Inaaya Naomi Khemu's eighth birthday celebration on Sunday, featuring multiple generations of family members at the gathering. The actress organized festivities at her residence for Inaaya, who turned eight on September 29. Sharmila Tagore appeared alongside Kareena Kapoor Khan, Anu Dewan, and Saba Ali Khan in images shared across social platforms. The birthday girl's mother wrote about sleepless nights despite eight years passing since her daughter's birth. Saba Pataudi expressed pride in her niece through photographs, and Kareena Kapoor Khan shared a separate image featuring Saif Ali Khan with the child. The family members posted tributes to Inaaya throughout the day, and guests participated in...
Gold skyrockets to Rs 1,15,450 as US chaos looms
Gold prices surged to unprecedented levels on Tuesday, marking the strongest monthly performance since August 2011 with an 11.4 percent increase throughout September. The precious metal climbed to 1,15,450 rupees per 10 grams of 24-carat gold, while U.S. futures contracts advanced 0.4 percent to reach 3,872 dollars. Fears surrounding a possible federal government closure, combined with anticipated Federal Reserve interest rate reductions, drove the rally. Market participants assigned an 89 percent probability to a quarter-point rate decrease at the central bank's next policy meeting. The yellow metal extended its winning streak against Indian stocks for a fourth straight Diwali period, while silver similarly exceeded equity returns for...
Karan Johar drops wisdom bombs, gushes over Bobby Deol
On Tuesday, Karan Johar posted motivational messages to his Instagram stories, sharing thoughts about personal growth, wisdom, and commitment. The filmmaker also praised Bobby Deol in a separate post after watching the actor discuss his career journey during a podcast interview with Raj Shamani. Bobby addressed his professional struggles during the conversation, describing how he turned to alcohol during difficult periods despite coming from an established Bollywood family. His early films like Barsaat, Gupt and Soldier established him as a talented performer, but he faced a prolonged downturn that left him overshadowed in the rapidly evolving industry. The actor revived his career nearly three decades after entering Bollywood with...
Prabhas fans lose it over The Raja Saab trailer
Director Maruthi dismissed concerns about box office records after fans praised the trailer for The Raja Saab on Monday, stating his sole focus remains delivering entertainment to audiences. The film stars Prabhas in his first horror comedy role, blending supernatural elements with romance and action sequences. Release dates shifted from December 5 this year to January 9 next year after the trailer launch. The trailer reveals Prabhas exploring past lives through hypnosis while encountering dark forces, and it features Sanjay Dutt as an exorcist with psychiatric expertise. Malavika Mohanan, Nidhhi Agerwal, and Ridhi Kumar join the cast opposite the lead actor. Karthik Palani handled cinematography duties, and Thaman S composed the...
Mnangagwa dishes 102 cars to restless army chiefs
President Emmerson Mnangagwa distributed 102 vehicles to senior military officers in Harare yesterday amid rising political tensions over succession disputes, and corruption allegations within his government. The 83-year-old leader acted two weeks after Vice President Constantino Chiwenga confronted him with evidence of financial misconduct by government-linked business figures. Approximately 700 Zimbabwe Defence Forces officers in lieutenant colonel, and colonel ranks await promised vehicles, but fewer than one-sixth received them yesterday. Sources indicate roughly 300 military members retired since 2018 without their entitled vehicles, and the limited delivery appears designed to calm military frustrations rather than fulfill...
Tshabangu roasted for hyping Zanu PF MP Sakupwanya
Sengezo Tshabangu faced criticism after commending Zanu PF legislator Scott Sakupwanya for stadium renovations in Mabvuku. The self-appointed Citizens Coalition for Change secretary general visited the Mabvuku Number 1 Grounds, and he expressed admiration for the upgrades meeting international standards. Social media users attacked Tshabangu for appearing to align with the ruling party. Bruce Mhuka accused Sakupwanya of violence during his path to parliament, and others questioned Tshabangu's statement about reserving comment on Zanu PF's 2030 agenda. Noah Mpofu corrected Tshabangu by noting that constitutional elections are scheduled for 2028 rather than after 2030. Additional critics labeled the opposition figure a sellout, and...
Spitfire Audio drops creaky Folk Accordion chaos
Spitfire Audio released Folk Accordion as the third volume in its Hearth, and Hollow collection. Los Angeles composer Hunter Rogerson developed the library to capture folk music's intimate character. The instrument was recorded inside a rural living room to achieve an authentic acoustic environment. Rogerson worked with programmer Owen Bolig to create sounds described as breathy, and fragile. The software features Room Control technology that positions the accordion within different recorded spaces. Users can transport the instrument into rooms from earlier Hearth, and Hollow releases for cohesive sound. The library operates through Native Instruments Kontakt version 8.6.0 or higher on Windows, and Mac systems. Spitfire Audio prices...
Paris tragedy, SA ambassador Nathi Mthethwa falls
Emmanuel Nkosinathi Mthethwa died after falling from the 22nd floor of a Paris hotel. The 58-year-old South African ambassador to France disappeared yesterday, and police found his body today near the Hyatt Hotel. His wife alerted authorities after receiving a troubling message from him. Officers discovered he had booked a room on the 22nd floor with a forced security window. Authorities searched the Bois de Boulogne park with dogs after tracking his phone signal there, but found nothing. Mthethwa began serving as an ambassador in February 2024 and held the role of permanent delegate to UNESCO. He previously led South Africa's arts ministry from 2014 to 2019, then the sport and culture ministry through 2023. He served on the African...
Tyre mafia drains RM350m as MACC storms Klang Valley
Malaysian authorities raided 23 business locations on Sept. 29 after discovering a tire smuggling operation that cost the government 350 million ringgit in unpaid taxes since 2020. The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission coordinated the enforcement action across the Klang Valley, Penang and Johor regions with assistance from three federal agencies. Investigators froze 70 million ringgit held in private and corporate bank accounts tied to the suspects, and officials are tracking additional assets obtained through money laundering. Datuk Mohamad Zamri Zainul Abidin from MACC confirmed the agency would prosecute anyone profiting from corruption or smuggling operations that damage national interests.
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