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Siddhant Chaturvedi moonwalks in madness on the Dhadak 2 set
Siddhant Chaturvedi shared behind-the-scenes footage from Dhadak 2 that shows him performing Michael Jackson-inspired dance moves. The actor executed breakdancing routines inside his vanity van while the song "All Is Fair in Love and Brostep (with Ragga Twins)" played. He described the dancing as an anger management method for portraying his character Neelesh Ahirwar. Fans responded positively to both the video and his performance in the film. The Gully Boy star previously posted additional behind-the-scenes content on Saturday. These images and videos captured various moments from production. Scenes featured him tied to railway tracks, covered in dirt, and dancing with cast members. One clip showed him riding in an autorickshaw with...
Bihar Cricket hands keys to Gen Z as Harsh Vardhan wins
Harsh Vardhan became Bihar Cricket Association president Sunday after winning an uncontested election at age 24. The victory makes him the youngest person to lead the state cricket body. Priya Kumari secured the vice president position while Ziaul Arefin earned the secretary role. Abhishek Nandan and Rohit Kumar claimed treasurer and joint secretary posts respectively. M. Modassir, a retired civil servant, oversaw the electoral process that saw all candidates run without opposition. The association pledged to focus on developing young talent and improving cricket facilities across Bihar. Selection trials for senior and under-23 teams begin Tuesday at Moin-ul-Haq Stadium in Patna. Players must arrive Monday at 4 p.m. for the camp...
Dhaka Election Commission gaslights civil society circus
Bangladesh's Election Commission launched stakeholder consultations Sunday morning for the February 2026 general election. Chief Election Commissioner AMM Nasir Uddin led the first session with civil society members at Nirbachan Bhaban in Dhaka at 10:40 AM. Four other election commissioners joined the meeting, which was streamed live on the commission's social media platforms. Additional talks with educators were scheduled for later that day. The commission had previously announced these discussions would begin in late September and finish within six weeks. Saturday, Nasir Uddin acknowledged the election body confronts major obstacles while preparing for the upcoming vote. He promised officials would receive only lawful directions and...
Vishal, Rajinikanth torch Vijay over Karur stampede
Tamil film personalities expressed condolences after a deadly stampede killed 39 people at actor-politician Thalapathy Vijay's political rally in Karur. The tragedy occurred during a Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam event that shocked the entertainment industry. Actor Vishal demanded compensation for victims' families and urged better safety measures at future political gatherings. Cinema legend Rajinikanth described the incident as heartbreaking and offered sympathy to bereaved families. Veteran actor Kamal Haasan called the news shocking and requested proper medical care for survivors. He urged Tamil Nadu officials to provide adequate relief for affected families. Director Pa Ranjith also shared his grief over the loss of life at the...
Lisa Sthalekar calls the Women’s World Cup a survival game
Former Australian cricket star Lisa Sthalekar predicts intense competition at the 2025 Women's ODI World Cup beginning September 30. The four-time World Cup champion believes teams have developed greater depth through exposure to Under-19 tournaments and professional leagues. Australia possesses the necessary components to retain their championship despite facing travel fatigue and injury concerns across India's diverse venues. India emerges as a formidable challenger with home crowd support and improved batting depth. Smriti Mandhana appears poised for a breakthrough tournament while Deepti Sharma has matured into a reliable all-rounder. England remains questionable for semifinal advancement despite strong bowling options. Australia's...
Mithun Manhas dethrones BCCI, Binny out, Doda roars
Mithun Manhas won election as Board of Control for Cricket in India president during Sunday's Annual General Meeting. The former Delhi cricketer replaces Roger Binny, who resigned from the position in August 2025. Rajeev Shukla served as interim president before the vote. Manhas becomes the third ex-player to lead the cricket board after Sourav Ganguly and Binny. The 45-year-old batsman represented Delhi and Jammu and Kashmir during his playing career. He scored 9,714 runs across 147 first-class matches with a batting average of 45.82. Manhas played for three IPL teams between the league's start and 2014. The Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association nominated him for the presidency role.
Kupwara troops smoke two LoC intruders, ops still on
Security forces eliminated two terrorists attempting to cross into Indian territory through the Keran sector of Kupwara district Sunday. The joint operation continues after troops detected suspicious activity along the frontier. Officials confirmed the successful prevention of the infiltration attempt during ongoing border surveillance. Military personnel maintain constant watch across the 740-kilometer Line of Control and 240-kilometer International Border. The enhanced security strategy targets the complete terrorist network rather than just armed militants. Pakistani forces allegedly use unmanned aircraft to deliver weapons and funds across borders. Border Security Force deploys specialized technology to counter drone threats from...
Vinodhini rips into Vijay rally tragedy, blames cinema cult
Tamil actress Vinodhini Vaidynathan responded to the fatal stampede at actor Thalapathy Vijay's political rally in Karur that killed 39 people. The actress, who worked with Vijay in the film Jilla, posted lengthy comments on social media platform X. She defended Vijay's character while questioning his entry into politics after his successful film career. Vaidynathan recalled how Vijay celebrated her award win and described him as kind-hearted. The actress criticized the blending of cinema and politics in Tamil society. She argued that entertainment industry influence has shaped political culture through staged promotional content and celebrity worship. Vaidynathan called for separating movies from real life while mourning the tragedy...
Jackie, Kumar Sanu, and Bhandarkar worship Lata Mangeshkar
Bollywood personalities honored legendary vocalist Lata Mangeshkar during her birth anniversary celebrations. Kumar Sanu shared photographs alongside tribute messages on social media platform X. Jackie Shroff posted archival footage featuring the singer's classic "Meri Aawaaz Hi Pehchaan Hai." Filmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar published personal photographs and videos from their past encounters. Veteran actress Hema Malini contributed to the commemorations through fan-created artwork on Instagram. She highlighted the substantial impact Mangeshkar had on her professional journey. The tributes recognized the singer's massive influence across Indian entertainment. Multiple celebrities acknowledged her lasting contributions to cinema and music...
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