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Ghana eyes 30 as new presidential age, drops 40 rule
Ghana's constitution review committee wants to lower the age for presidential candidates. Chairman Henry Kwasi Prempeh says the current minimum of forty does not match the country's young population. The group proposed dropping it to thirty years old in a report given to the president. This idea has sparked arguments about whether younger people have the needed experience and maturity to lead. Prempeh argues the change is about democratic choice and current demographics. He says voters can decide if a thirty-year-old is qualified, noting people know a candidate's age when they cast a ballot. He referenced Ghana's own history, pointing out that the constitution once allowed thirty-five-year-olds to run. Under an older parliamentary...
Divya Seth honors mom Sushma on her 90th with grace
Divya Seth Shah shared a social media post for her mother Sushma Seth's ninetieth birthday. She included several photos with family and friends, including her late daughter Mihika. Her caption praised her mother's integrity, talent, and empathy. Sushma Seth is a veteran actress known for roles like Shah Rukh Khan's grandmother in a popular film. Divya recently returned to work after a personal tragedy. She documented her first day back on set following her daughter's passing, admitting she felt nervous about holding herself together. In a note, she wrote about soldiering on as her only way to survive, imagining her daughter cheering her on. Her twenty-three-year-old daughter, Mihika, died after a short illness involving a high fever...
Dipika Kakar leans on Shoaib, calls him her sukoon
Television actors Dipika Kakar and Shoaib Ibrahim posted a romantic video recently. In the clip, Kakar wears a salwar kameez with a coat while looking thoughtful. Ibrahim then holds her hand, their fingers laced together, as she rests her head on his shoulder. They used an old song about eternal love for the soundtrack, with Kakar captioning the post with a phrase meaning her peace. The couple first met a decade ago, working on a popular show where they played spouses. That on-screen connection turned into a real relationship. They dated for about five years before getting married in a ceremony at Ibrahim's hometown. Kakar later converted to Islam and took a new name. The two welcomed their son Ruhaan after five years of marriage...
Eisha Singh keeps cats, swears Nazar’s real
Actress Eisha Singh believes in the evil eye but not some other superstitions. The star of the upcoming show Naagin 7 talked about being spiritual, though she dismisses the idea that cats are bad luck. She owns four cats and says they bring her happiness. She does, however, feel that nazar is a real thing. Singh finds her new role very different and exciting compared to her past work. She enjoyed creating the character's look and way of speaking. Having done a fantasy series before helped, but she liked working with a fresh cast this time. She reflects positively on her decade-long career, noting a very positive graph where every part has been distinct. The new season of the show features a story of revenge and major conflict...
Prakash Raj wraps Varanasi, calls it a hungry actor’s feast
Prakash Raj just finished a shoot schedule for the big-budget movie Varanasi. The actor posted on social media about wrapping his part, thanking director S S Rajamouli and co-stars Mahesh Babu, Prithviraj, and Priyanka Chopra. He called the work a joy for the hungry actor inside him, saying he cannot wait to start the next filming block. The film’s title was revealed at a massive fan event in Hyderabad earlier this year. Rajamouli told the crowd they shot a major sequence based on the Ramayana, admitting it gave him chills to see Mahesh Babu dressed as Lord Rama. He claimed the episode, which took sixty days to film, would become one of the most memorable in all his movies. Mahesh Babu plays a character named Rudhra, with Prithviraj as...
Dilip Kumar called Sridevi and Madhuri his dance darlings
The late actor Dilip Kumar once admitted he was a terrible dancer himself. In an old interview, he praised other stars for their movement, specifically naming Govinda, Madhuri Dixit, and Sridevi. He said watching women dance was lovely, expressing surprise at the agility of male performers like Govinda. Kumar called Sridevi a very fine artist, noting she was also his wife's favorite. He said the same about Madhuri Dixit, stating both women were extremely fine performers beyond just their dancing. These three stars essentially redefined Bollywood dance with their unique styles and expressive faces. Govinda dominated the nineties with numerous hit films and popular dance tracks, becoming famous for his energetic performances. Sridevi...
Bradley Cooper asks mom, not just Gigi, for her hand
Bradley Cooper is reportedly planning to propose to Gigi Hadid. The actor apparently asked her mother, Yolanda Hadid, for permission to marry the model. A source says Cooper wants to build a stable family life with her in New York. He has also told his own mother, Gloria Campano, about these marriage plans. The couple met at a kids' birthday party their daughters attended. Hadid has discussed a potential wedding with both her parents, Yolanda and Mohamed Hadid. Her mother supports the idea completely. Informing her father made the whole situation feel much more official to the family. Cooper was married briefly to Jennifer Esposito years ago. He shares a daughter, Lea, with his ex Irina Shayk. Hadid has a daughter, Khai, with her...
Sundeep Kishan hunts treasure, not handouts, in Sigma
The movie Sigma just dropped its first teaser. This new Tamil film stars Sundeep Kishan and marks the directing debut of Jason Sanjay, who is actor Vijay's son. The clip is a slick action piece with a killer score from S. Thaman. It shows Kishan playing a kind of vigilante, questioning why things like money have value but people do not. The movie looks like a flashy treasure hunt story mixed with some generational angst. Sundeep Kishan totally owns the teaser with a fierce new look, pulling off the action and attitude. The visuals by cinematographer Krishnan Vasant are super polished, with Lyca Productions backing a big-budget feel. The plot seems to involve a hunt for something valuable, packed with fights and twists. Faria Abdullah...
Zaheer Iqbal ditches land for love and sailing lessons
Zaheer Iqbal is learning how to sail. The actor, married to Sonakshi Sinha, posted some clips from his lessons on Instagram. He showed off different parts of a boat in one video. His caption said he decided to take sailing lessons that day. He and Sinha recently had Farah Khan over to their place. The director visited with her cook for her YouTube channel. Both of their mothers were there too. They all cooked food together and talked. Khan asked how the couple's parents first met. Sinha explained they threw a party at her friend Huma Qureshi's house as a casual introduction. All the parents, even Qureshi's, enjoyed themselves. Sinha's mother Poonam said she had suspicions that day, noting her daughter was sitting at the feet of Iqbal's...
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