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After losing to Delhi Capitals by 20 runs at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in IPL 2024, Kumar Sangakkara, the director of cricket at Rajasthan Royals, believes his team should have won the match despite the dramatic dismissal of captain Sanju Samson. Samson slammed a scintillating 46-ball 86, where he was timing all of his eight fours and six sixes like a dream. His fine knock came to an end on the fourth ball of the 16th over in dramatic circumstances when Shai Hope took a screamer of a catch at long-on, balancing himself just millimetres before the boundary ropes off…
Six years ago on May 8, Sonam Kapoor and Anand Ahuja had a big fat Indian wedding in Mumbai. Two years before that, on the same date, Sonam Kapoor and Anand Ahuja met for the first time. Today (May 8), on their anniversary, both Sonam and Anand poured their hearts out on social media and dedicated special posts to each other. Sonam Kapoor shared a series of pictures on Instagram. From goofy selfies to snapshots from their date nights and festive occasions, the post shows it all. It also features Sonam and Anand’s little munchkin Vayu.Captioning the post on Instagram,…
In the middle of the Lok Sabha election, dramatic developments have reduced the BJP-led state government to a minority in Haryana Assembly. The Congress is now racing against time to make the most of the situation and cobble together the numbers required to topple the Nayab Singh Saini government months before state polls. Behind the crisis is the decision of three Independent MLAs to switch from the BJP camp to the Congress side last evening. MLAs Sombir Sangwan (Dadri), Randhir Singh Gollen (Pundri) and Dharampal Gonder (Nilokheri) announced their decision to withdraw support to the BJP government at a press…
A man in Madhya Pradesh’s Jabalpur threw bombs and fired shots at a house to threaten the residents who refused to pay him ‘security money’, police said. The incident was recorded in the CCTV camera which was installed in the area. The incident occurred near the Bharat Krishi Samaj School in the Ghamapur area of Jabalpur on Tuesday, where the man identified as Anand Thakur attempted to spread panic by throwing bombs at a house. The CCTV footage capturing this incident shows the suspect carrying bombs in both hands as he walks, and upon reaching the residence, he throws bombs…
Imtiaz Ali, in a recent interview with Galatta India, recalled what went into the making of his 2007 hit Jab We Met. The filmmaker revealed that the film’s lead actors Kareena Kapoor and Shahid Kapoor were “absolutely professional” after their break-up during the shoot of the film. “Most of the film was shot. There were two days after their so-called break-up that we had to shoot. They were absolutely professional. No blemish, nothing at all, whatever is happening in their personal lives,” Imtiaz Ali told Galatta India.Imtiaz Ali added, “That time Shahid and Kareena were not doing supremely well. But…
Parveen Shaikh, the principal of Somaiya School in Mumbai, has been fired for liking a pro-Palestine post on social media. Ms Shaikh has been accused of endorsing “pro-Hamas, pro-Islamist, and anti-Hindu” views through her engagement with such posts on social media. In a statement shared on social media platform X (formerly Twitter) on Tuesday, the Somaiya school management said Parveen Shaikh’s personal social media activities were “starkly misaligned with the values we cherish” and hence “given the gravity of concerns” and “after careful consideration”, it discontinued her (services). “After careful consideration, the management has discontinued Ms Parveen Shaikh’s association with Somaiya Vidyavihar…
TV star Fahmaan Khan is presently impressing fans with his performance as Aryamaan in Krishna Mohini. The show revolves around sibling bonds and the importance of having a guiding presence in each other’s lives. Now, in a conversation with Pinkvilla, Fahmaan called his late brother Faraaz Khan his guarding angel. FYI: Fahmaan is the younger brother of Mehndi star Faraaz Khan, who died in 2020. Recalling “many beautiful memories” of Faraaz, Fahmaan said that even today “unknowingly” his “decisions are influenced by him [Faraaz].” Talking about the guiding light in his life, the Imlie actor said, “It has always been my mother and father.…
Senior Congress leader Sam Pitroda – whose comment last month about an inheritance tax in the United States sparked a massive fight with the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party – has triggered another row in his attempt to make a pitch for national unity. In an exclusive interview with The Statesman, Mr Pitroda described India as a “… diverse country… where people on East look like Chinese, people on West look like Arab, people on North look like maybe White and people in South look like Africa”. The remark has been slammed by senior BJP leaders, including Manipur Chief Minister N…
Bulgarian filmmaker and visual artist Konstantin Bojanov is headed to the Croisette with a gritty female-led Hindi film that plays out in a fictional city in north India. Titled The Shameless, his third fiction feature is one of 18 titles in Un Certain Regard at the upcoming 77th Cannes Film Festival. The Shameless was more than a decade in the making. The arduous journey took a lot out of him. But the film has turned out to be well worth the time and effort. “I started the project 14 years ago,” says the writer-director. “There were points when I felt…
Natasha Poonawalla is known for her bold fashion choices and her appearance at the Met Gala 2024 was no exception. She opted for a custom ensemble from Maison Margiela’s Artisanal Collection, curated by designer John Galliano. The striking ensemble comprised a sculpted white strapless bodycon dress adorned with delicate black torn chiffon detailing. Completing the look was a whimsical puffy white beret adorned with matching black sheer chiffon layers. Natasha Poonawalla elevated her ensemble with towering platform heels by Christian Louboutin and statement pearl studs.For her makeup, she opted for glittery grey eyeshadow and vibrant red lipstick. Her ensemble was complemented…