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Farah Khan teases Akshay Kumar for Tees Maar Khan sequel on Bigg Boss
Farah Khan proposed creating a sequel to Tees Maar Khan during her hosting duties on Weekend Ka Vaar for Bigg Boss 19. The choreographer and filmmaker shared hosting responsibilities with Akshay Kumar while Salman Khan remained absent from the reality show. Kumar appeared on the program to promote his upcoming release, Jolly LLB 3. Khan posted an Instagram story featuring both stars from the Bigg Boss set and suggested developing the second installment. She expressed enthusiasm about their collaborative hosting experience. The original Tees Maar Khan premiered in 2010 as an adaptation of the 1966 Italian film After the Fox. Khan directed the heist comedy starring Kumar alongside Akshaye Khanna and Katrina Kaif. Salman Khan and Anil...
BMTC driver saves 75 as Bengaluru bus goes up in flames
A Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation vehicle caught fire Monday morning while transporting 75 passengers from Majestic to Kadugodi. The driver spotted smoke emerging from the engine compartment near the HAL Entrance and immediately ordered an evacuation. All passengers escaped without injury as flames quickly consumed the entire bus. Emergency responders arrived and extinguished the blaze after the vehicle suffered complete destruction. BMTC officials have assembled an investigation team to determine what caused the fire. Previous bus fires have resulted in casualties across Karnataka. An abandoned school bus fire killed one person in Banaswadi in August. A 2013 luxury bus crash and fire near the Haveri district claimed seven...
Elli AvrRam ditches Pilates for heavy weights and zen mornings
Actress Elli AvrRam discusses her comprehensive wellness strategy at a recent book launch event. She begins each morning with thirty minutes of meditation and notices significant differences when this practice gets skipped. The performer shifted from Pilates to heavy weight training after recognizing its benefits for women. Her routine combines meditation, weight training, yoga, and Pilates to address both mental and physical health needs. She views yoga as more than just physical exercise, emphasizing its role in achieving complete wellness rather than merely maintaining the body. AvrRam started her entertainment career in Sweden with the 2008 crime drama Forbjuden Frukt before relocating to Mumbai in 2012. She gained initial...
BNP warns Dhaka faces new culture war as Jamaat eyes schools
Bangladesh Nationalist Party leaders warn that emerging political groups threaten the nation's democratic foundations and religious tolerance. Senior official Ruhul Kabir Rizvi claims protesters from last year's demonstrations attempt to impose cultural restrictions across Bangladesh. The party accuses Jamaat-e-Islami of manipulating religious beliefs to advance founder Syed Abul Ala Maududi's teachings. Jamaat officials recently demanded government schools replace music and dance instructors with religious educators. Rizvi argues such one-sided approaches create fascist conditions that destroy cultural balance. The BNP questions recent university student elections where Jamaat's wing captured leadership positions at major...
India chops GST, paratha, and pizza bread now tax-free
India announced comprehensive GST reforms targeting food processing and logistics sectors on Monday. The government eliminated taxes on essential items such as UHT milk, paneer, and traditional breads like paratha and roti. Packaged foods, chocolates, sauces, and beverages received reduced rates of five percent. The reforms extended beyond food items to support infrastructure. Packaging materials like crates and paper face five percent taxation while commercial trucks saw rates drop from 28 percent to 18 percent. These changes aim to reduce freight costs and strengthen supply chains across the country. Officials simplified the tax framework by placing most food products under five percent or zero tax categories. This restructuring...
Radhika Vidyasagar recalls her first glam shoot with Boman Irani in Mumbai
Actress Radhika Vidyasagar recently shared memories from her early television career during an interview. She described her experience working on the show Ek Dhaga Asa Sukha Cha, which she was involved in between the ages of 20 and 23. The cast developed strong bonds while spending entire days together eating, traveling, and sharing laughs. After one year, the show concluded, and the emotional cast members felt like their family was separating. The experience represented more than just professional work for the young performers. Veteran actor Sudhir Joshi noticed Vidyasagar during this period and offered to connect her with photographer Boman Irani. Joshi was collaborating with Irani on the project I Am Not Bajirao at that time. The...
Saba Azad shines at TIFF with Bandar, says art comes first for her
Actress-singer Saba Azad describes her career versatility as natural progression rather than deliberate planning. The performer transitioned from early projects like Mujhse Fraaandship Karoge to recent works such as Songs of Paradise, Rocket Boys and Bandar. She selects projects that generate excitement and appreciates their diverse nature. The artist maintains relationships with Bollywood superstar Hrithik Roshan while pursuing multiple creative disciplines. Azad feels comfortable across singing, acting and performing roles. Her film Bandar appeared at the Toronto International Film Festival's Special Presentations section during the 50th edition. The movie examines power dynamics, trauma and memory through a superstar rape accusation...
Karan Johar celebrates Homebound win at Toronto with Ishaan and Janhvi
Producer Karan Johar expressed appreciation after his film Homebound earned recognition at the Toronto International Film Festival's 50th edition. The movie achieved Second Runner Up status in the 2025 International People's Choice Award category. Johar described the global acceptance as surreal and thanked TIFF for providing the platform. He congratulated director Neeraj Ghaywan for allowing Dharma Productions to participate in the project. The film features actors Ishaan Khatter, Vishal Jethwa, and Janhvi Kapoor. Homebound tells the story of two childhood friends from a North Indian village who aspire to become police officers for respect. Their friendship faces challenges as pressure and struggles arise while they pursue their goal...
Modi hails Visvesvaraya on Engineers Day, salutes India's builders
Prime Minister Narendra Modi honored Sir Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya during the National Engineers' Day celebrations on Monday. The observance marks the birth anniversary of the legendary engineer who transformed India's infrastructure development. Modi praised contemporary engineers for their efforts in innovation toward achieving Viksit Bharat goals. The Prime Minister emphasized how engineering professionals continue advancing multiple sectors through creative problem-solving methods. Their contributions remain vital for national progress and technological advancement. Union Ministers Amit Shah and J.P. Nadda also recognized the engineering community's achievements. Shah highlighted how engineers accelerate India's technological...
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