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The 17-year-old boy at the wheel of the speeding Porsche that hit a bike in Pune Saturday night, killing a man and a woman, was out on bail 15 hours after he was arrested. His lawyer Prashant Patil said a court granted bail to the minor on conditions — he has to work with traffic police in Yerwada for 15 days, write an essay on accidents, undergo treatment for his drinking habit and take counselling sessions. The accused is the son of a prominent Pune realtor. Twenty-four-year-olds Aneesh Awadhiya and Ashwini Koshta, both engineers from Madhya Pradesh working in Pune,…
Ghajini stands out as one of the finest films in Aamir Khan’s career. It is a Hindi remake of the 2005 Tamil film of the same name. But, do you know that Salman Khan was the first choice for Aamir’s role in the 2008 film? Pradeep Rawat, who portrayed the role of the antagonist in both the Hindi and Tamil versions, shared how he suggested Aamir instead of the “short-tempered” Salman Khan. During an interview with Siddharth Kannan, the actor mentioned, “AR Murugadoss (director) used to keep saying ‘I want to make it (Ghajini) in Hindi, I want to make it in Hindi…’…
Two men convicted of raping and murdering a 14-year-old girl in August last year – by burning her alive in a coal furnace – have been sentenced to death by a special court in Rajasthan’s Bhilwara. Judge Anil Gupta classified the case as the “rarest of the rare” as he delivered the verdict. The men – brothers, identified as Kalu and Kanha, from the Kaleblia tribe – were found guilty Saturday by a POCSO, or Protection of Children from Sexual Offences, court that also acquitted seven other individuals, including three women, who were accused of destroying evidence. The acquittal is…
Voters from 49 constituencies spread across eight states and Union territories are polling in the fifth phase of Lok Sabha elections today. With 695 candidates in contention, the average asset per candidate contesting in this phase is worth Rs 3.56 crores. Prominent faces of this phase include Rahul Gandhi, Smriti Irani, Karan Bhushan Singh, and Chirag Paswan. Share Of Wealth Among Candidates Out of the 695 candidates, 227 (33%) are crorepatis. The wealth distribution shows that 86 candidates have assets worth Rs 5 crore and above, 73 candidates have assets between Rs 2 crore and Rs 5 crore, 162 candidates…
Bollywood actress Yami Gautam and her husband Aditya Dhar are now proud parents to a baby boy. The Article 370 star announced the news on Instagram on Monday and also released the name of their newborn. The couple shared a picture of Lord Krishna holding a baby boy on their respective feeds on Monday morning. The text on the picture read, “We are thrilled to announce the arrival of our beloved son, Vedavid, who graced us with his birth on the auspicious day of Akshay Tritiya. Please shower him with all your kind blessing and love. Warm regards Yami &…
Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi died following a helicopter crash in a mountainous region of the country last night. In a statement today, the Iranian government assured that operations will continue “without the slightest disruption” despite the loss of President Raisi. “We assure the loyal nation that the path of service will continue with the tireless spirit of Ayatollah Raisi,” the statement emphasised, underscoring that the government’s work will proceed uninterrupted. Here is a look back to 10 other aircraft disasters in which political leaders were killed. 1. Arvid Lindman, Prime Minister Of Sweden (1936) Salomon Arvid Achates Lindman, a Swedish…
The 2002 film Devdas, director Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s finest so far, continues to hold a special place in the hearts of audience. The film had Shah Rukh Khan, Aishwarya Rai and Madhuri Dixit in delivering magnificent performances. Now, in a new interview with Bollywood Hungama, the director opened up about the stellar performances given by the cast in that film and how such an acting technique might be a challenge with today’s artistes. During the interview, when the director was asked about his thoughts on the acting process evolving over the years, he said, “I think the cinema has changed,…
Kiara Advani, who made a blockbuster debut at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival, opened up about her upcoming film Game Changer with Ram Charan. The actress also revealed that Jaragandi is the “hardest” song she has ever shot. FYI: The makers dropped the first single from the film on Ram Charan’s birthday in March. In a conversation with Film Companion, Kiara said, “For me, it was actually very fun to do a massy song (Jaragandi). I have never done something like this in my life. I received the most phone calls after the release of the Jaragandi song because, till now, no one has seen me going…
Shares of India’s vaunted IT outsourcing firms are facing a reality check, as global investors’ rush into the artificial intelligence theme starts to leave pricey old-economy tech stocks behind. Unlike counterparts in the developed world and China, Indian software makers including leader Tata Consultancy Services Ltd. have yet to make significant advances in generative AI. That combined with a still cloudy outlook for client spending may soon leave them looking like the tech bets of yesterday. “Traditional software companies’ earnings and valuations are at risk because their business models are not evolving with the times,” said Deven Choksey, managing director…
On actor Jr NTR’s 41st birthday on Monday, it was announced that he and ‘KGF’ director Prashanth Neel will be teaming up for their next film, which is currently titled ‘NTR 31’.The official handle of production house Mythri Movie Makers took to X and posted the first look, featuring the hashtag “#NTRNEEL” and the message “Happy birthday man of masses NTR” written on it.The post also mentioned that shooting will commence from August 2024.”Happy Birthday to the ‘MAN OF MASSES’ @tarak9999 – Team #NTRNeel. Shoot begins in August 2024. Brace yourself for a powerhouse project #HappyBirthdayNTR #PrashanthNeel @NTRArtsOfficial,” the caption…