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Sharad Malhotra binge-watches Singham, gears up for Yeh Hai Sanak
Television performer Sharad Malhotra assumes the role of an encounter specialist for the forthcoming series Yeh Hai Sanak. The actor studied classic police cinema such as Singham, Sarfarosh, and Ab Tak Chhappan to develop character authenticity. Malhotra believes his natural caution and attention to detail mirror qualities found in law enforcement officers. The preparation process allowed him to create a distinctive interpretation of Pradeep Singh while drawing from established film portrayals. Shivangi Verma joins Malhotra alongside cast members Ankit Raj and Simran Sachdeva in this crime thriller production. The narrative explores concealed mysteries and complex personal connections through unexpected plot developments. Hungama OTT...
Meg Lanning drops Aussie XI picks, warns of Kiwi World Cup threat
Former Australian captain Meg Lanning proposed her starting eleven selections for the upcoming ICC Women's Cricket World Cup defense against New Zealand. The batting order features Alyssa Healy partnering with Phoebe Litchfield as openers, followed by established players Ellyse Perry, Beth Mooney, Ash Gardner, Annabel Sutherland, and Tahlia McGrath. Mooney provides additional flexibility through her wicketkeeping capabilities when required. Bowling selections present greater complexity according to Lanning's assessment. Fast bowler Darcie Brown offers pace advantages on certain pitches, while leg spinners Alana King and Georgia Wareham provide alternative options. Ground conditions in Indore will determine final team composition...
Coal India hands Rs 1 lakh festive bonus, PSUs burn cash
Public companies in the coal sector distributed performance rewards worth Rs 1,03,000 to each non-executive employee on Friday. This financial benefit reaches approximately 2.1 lakh workers at Coal India Limited and its subsidiaries, plus 38,000 employees at Singareni Collieries Company Limited. The total expenditure amounts to Rs 2,153.82 crore for Coal India and Rs 380 crore for SCCL. Payment calculations follow attendance records on a proportional basis. The announcement emerged from the sixth standardization committee meeting within the Joint Bipartite Committee for Coal Industry. Officials emphasized their goal to acknowledge worker dedication across all company divisions during festival season. This initiative demonstrates...
Yo Yo Honey Singh drops 51 tracks in a day, calls it madness
Rapper Yo Yo Honey Singh achieved a historic milestone Friday by launching his album 51 Glorious Days. The musician became the first Indian performer to release 51 tracks simultaneously on a single date. This massive collection follows his previous successful album Glory and spans multiple musical genres and cultural influences. The project features prominent collaborators such as AP Dhillon, Nora Fatehi, Bohemia, Alfaaz, and Jyoti Nooran. The debut music video Mafia premiered alongside the album release and stars actress Nargis Fakhri. T-Series Managing Director Bhushan Kumar praised the ambitious undertaking as unprecedented in Indian music history. The complete album streams through T-Series YouTube channel and major digital...
Trump slaps 100% drug tariff, Indian pharma shrugs off panic
President Donald Trump declared a 100 percent tariff on pharmaceutical imports effective October 1, 2025. The policy targets companies that refuse to establish manufacturing facilities within American borders. Industry experts believe this measure will not significantly affect Indian pharmaceutical exports to the United States. The tariff applies exclusively to branded and patented medications rather than generic alternatives. Indian companies primarily export generic medicines, which constitute the majority of their American sales. The nation supplies approximately 45 percent of generic drugs and 15 percent of biosimilar medications consumed in the US market. India exported $8.7 billion worth of pharmaceutical products to America...
Karisma Kapoor stuns at Navratri as Kapur property war rages
Bollywood actress Karisma Kapoor attended Navratri celebrations Thursday wearing a yellow saree with gold jewelry. The public appearance marked a rare sighting amid her escalating legal dispute over late ex-husband Sunjay Kapur's estate. Her children Samaira and Kiaan Kapoor petitioned Delhi High Court for property inheritance rights. The siblings accuse Sunjay's widow Priya Sachdev of will tampering while seeking one-fifth shares each as legal heirs. Court documents reveal the children maintained regular contact with their father through meetings and digital communication. Priya claims Karisma's family already received assets worth 1900 crore rupees, though sources indicate these remain under Priya's trust control. The unregistered...
Diljit Dosanjh drops Emmy flex, says insaniyat wins over fame
Singer Diljit Dosanjh received recognition from the International Emmy Awards for his performance in the Netflix biographical drama Amar Singh Chamkila. The performer shared his appreciation through social media while highlighting humanity as the most important quality above all accomplishments. He posted footage announcing his upcoming Hong Kong performance scheduled for September 28 at the AXA X WONDERLAND AURA TOUR. The video featured interactions with fans and his experience tasting durian fruit at the 2025 festival. Director Imtiaz Ali guided Dosanjh through the role portraying legendary Punjabi folk singer Amar Singh Chamkila. The biographical film explored themes of village life, substance abuse, and social issues through the...
Daya Shetty drops Hello Knock Knock Kaun Hai trailer in Mumbai
Daya Shetty Productions presented the first look and trailer for Hello Knock Knock Kaun Hai during a Mumbai launch event Friday. The suspense thriller features director Prabal Baruah leading a cast that comprises Aditya Srivastava, Sonali Kulkarni, Barkha Bisht, Zarina Wahab, Lilliput and Saahil Uppal. Producer Daya Shetty expressed satisfaction with the gripping narrative and final outcome. The psychological drama explores themes of deception, power and hidden secrets. Girish Wankhede presents the film while UFO Moviez handles distribution for the November 7 release. Baruah describes the project as an ideal platform for atmospheric tension and complex storytelling. Daya Shetty gained recognition through his Senior Inspector Daya role...
Kerala govt stumbles as court blocks gold case ED probe panel
Kerala High Court's Division Bench rejected the state government's appeal against a previous ruling that halted judicial commission formation. The commission aimed to examine Enforcement Directorate officers' actions during gold smuggling investigations. Officials had challenged the appointment through legal channels after the Single Bench imposed restrictions. The stay remains active following this dismissal. Central agency representatives argued that state authorities lack power to investigate federal officials under the Commissions of Inquiry Act. They claimed Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan exceeded authority when establishing the body. The Enforcement Directorate suggested Kerala officials sought to obstruct their ongoing criminal...
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