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Neetu Kapoor drops birthday love for Riddhima on Instagram
Bollywood actress Neetu Kapoor celebrated her daughter Riddhima Kapoor Sahni turning 45 years old on September 15. The veteran star posted an Instagram story featuring Riddhima wearing an elegant black ensemble. Neetu expressed her affection by calling Riddhima her sunshine, pride, and joy. The mother-daughter bond remains strong as Riddhima continues her life journey. This birthday marks another milestone for the Kapoor family. Neetu began her film career in 1966 with the movie Suraj and became a prominent actress during the 1970s. She married actor Rishi Kapoor in 1980 after meeting him while filming Kabhie Kabhie. The couple welcomed Riddhima later that year and son Ranbir Kapoor in 1982. Neetu took a career break in 1983 but...
Tannishtha Chatterjee takes Full Plate to Busan after cancer fight
Veteran actress Shabana Azmi praised filmmaker Tannishtha Chatterjee on Instagram for her remarkable achievement. Chatterjee completed her directorial project, Full Plate, while receiving cancer treatment. The film will premiere at the Busan International Film Festival 2025. Azmi posted photos with Chatterjee, Divya Dutta, and Urmila Matondkar while calling the director a rock of Gibraltar. She commended Chatterjee for her strength during this challenging period. Full Plate features Kirti Kulhari as the lead actress alongside Sharib Hashmi, Monica Dogra, and Indraneil Sengupta. Chatterjee received her stage 4 oligo metastatic cancer diagnosis during post-production work earlier this year. The director expressed gratitude to her cast...
Modi lands in Purnea to open airport and Makhana Board bonanza
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives in Bihar on Monday to open Purnea Airport and introduce development initiatives valued at Rs 36,000 crore. The newly constructed facility features a 2,800-meter runway capable of accommodating Airbus and Boeing aircraft. Terminal operations will utilize a 4,000-square-meter building designed with contemporary passenger facilities. Airport officials anticipate the infrastructure will manage regional air traffic demands for four decades. Local residents express enthusiasm about avoiding lengthy journeys to Patna or Kolkata for flight connections. Modi will establish the National Makhana Board during his visit to strengthen Bihar's agricultural sector. The state produces approximately 90 percent of...
Seth Rogen grabs Emmy gold in LA for Apple TV hit The Studio
Seth Rogen earned the Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series award at the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards ceremony. The Canadian performer became the first recipient during the ongoing event for his role in The Studio. His Apple TV+ satirical series received 23 total nominations this year. The show premiered on March 26, 2025, and follows Matt Remick as he leads Continental Studios. Critics gave the program a 93% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. The Studio features Catherine O'Hara, Ike Barinholtz, Chase Sui Wonders, and Kathryn Hahn as main cast members. Guest stars Martin Scorsese, Charlize Theron, and Ron Howard appear throughout the season. Seth Rogen co-created the series with Evan Goldberg, Peter Huyck, Alex Gregory, and Frida Perez...
Mike Hesson fumes as India skip handshakes after Dubai clash
Pakistan head coach Mike Hesson voiced frustration after Indian cricketers refused traditional post-match handshakes during Sunday's Asia Cup encounter. The coach stated his team was prepared for the customary gesture despite the defeat. Hesson reportedly discussed the matter with tournament officials following the incident. India secured a comfortable seven-wicket triumph at Dubai International Cricket Stadium within 15.5 overs. Captain Suryakumar Yadav remained unbeaten on 47 runs while Shivam Dube contributed 10 runs during the successful chase of 128. Left-arm spinner Kuldeep Yadav destroyed Pakistan's batting order with three wickets for 18 runs. Axar Patel claimed two wickets for 18 runs while Varun Chakaravarthy took one wicket...
Kuldeep Yadav outsmarts Pakistan in Dubai with ruthless spin
Left-arm wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav dismantled Pakistan's batting order with figures of 3-18 during India's seven-wicket victory in the 2025 Men's T20 Asia Cup. The bowler attributed his success to simple execution and strategic planning rather than complex techniques. Yadav studies each batsman's strengths before adapting his approach accordingly. He maintains an aggressive mindset from the first delivery, viewing every ball as a potential wicket opportunity. The spinner acknowledged room for improvement, particularly regarding his tendency to employ excessive variations. India's spin attack dominated proceedings as Axar Patel claimed 2-18 and Varun Chakaravarthy secured 1-24. The trio exploited the sluggish Dubai surface to restrict...
Suryakumar dedicates India's win in Dubai to the armed forces after Pahalgam
India claimed a seven-wicket victory against Pakistan during the Men's T20 Asia Cup at Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday. Captain Suryakumar Yadav honored the armed forces by dedicating the triumph to military personnel following recent violence in Pahalgam that killed 26 people. The terrorist incident prompted India to initiate Operation Sindoor against terror networks across the border and in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. Diplomatic tensions prevented traditional handshakes between both teams at the toss and after the match concluded. Union Sports Ministry guidelines permit India and Pakistan to compete in international tournaments but prohibit bilateral matches on each other's territory. Suryakumar scored an unbeaten 47...
India and Pakistan freeze out handshakes in Dubai Asia Cup
India defeated Pakistan by seven wickets during their Asia Cup encounter at Dubai International Stadium on Sunday. Both teams refused traditional handshakes before and after the match, creating unusual tension throughout the contest. Pakistan captain Salman Agha also avoided the post-match presentation ceremony following his team's defeat. Suryakumar Yadav dedicated the victory to armed forces personnel after the recent terror attacks in Pahalgam. The Indian captain celebrated his 35th birthday with an unbeaten 47 runs from 37 deliveries while guiding his team to an easy target. India's spinners dominated Pakistan's batting lineup on the slow Dubai pitch. Kuldeep Yadav claimed three wickets for 18 runs while Axar Patel took two for...
SA MPs pass bill to speed up deportations, add court safeguards
South African lawmakers approved legislation reforming immigration procedures for undocumented migrants. The new law requires court appearances within forty-eight hours of arrest and limits detention periods to thirty days without judicial review. Constitutional Court decisions from 2017 and 2023 forced these changes after previous regulations violated fundamental rights. Magistrates will oversee all detention decisions under the reformed system. Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber believes the amendments will create predictable deportation processes and reduce legal challenges. The Democratic Alliance supports strengthened enforcement measures that protect human rights through judicial oversight and accountability. Opposition...
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