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A day after the deadly collapse of a 14,400 square foot billboard in Mumbai’s Ghatkopar – 14 people were killed and 74 others injured after the creaking 100-foot metal structure, buffeted by strong winds, fell on and crushed a petrol station – the human cost of the tragedy has been underlined. Family members of those who were crushed spoke to NDTV Tuesday morning, explaining how and why their loved ones were at the scene of the disaster – whether as staff at the petrol station or customers. “My brother, an auto driver, went to fill CNG. He was in line…
After making a stunning appearance at the new Gucci Cruise 2025 fashion show by Sabato De Sarno, Alia Bhatt is back in Mumbai. She was spotted at Kalina airport on Tuesday afternoon. Several photos and videos from Alia Bhatt’s stylish airport appearance have been doing the rounds on social media. The actress sported a white top teamed with a grey jacket and matching trousers. Alia accessorised her look with a Gucci sling bag and a cool pair of shades. She completed her look with black sliders. Alia Bhatt waved at the paps stationed there. She also posed for lensmen.For the…
India’s association with the Cannes Film Festival is as old as the world’s most anticipated showcase of global cinema, whose 77th edition will open in the French Riviera on Tuesday.It began with Chetan Anand’s Neecha Nagar winning the then highest award, Grand Prix du Festival International du Film, in the festival’s inaugural year — 1946. The gritty film shared the honour with David Lean’s Brief Encounters.A little more than half a decade later, V. Shantaram’s Amar Bhoopali (1952), a Marathi biopic on a poet and musician Honaji Balai in the early 19th century, and Raj Kapoor’s classic Awaara (1953) were…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi filed his nomination for the 2024 Lok Sabha election from Uttar Pradesh’s Varanasi Tuesday morning – after a flashy six km roadshow last evening – accompanied by a phalanx of senior leaders from the Bharatiya Janata Party and its alliance partners, including party boss JP Nadda, Home Minister Amit Shah and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, as well as Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and his Meghalaya counterpart Conrad Sangma. Alliance partners present included Rashtriya Lok Dal chief Jayant Chaudhary and Lok Janshakti Party leader Chirag Paswan, as well as Apna Dal (Sonelal) boss Anupriya Patel and the Suheldev Bharatiya…
Actor Jackie Shroff today approached the Delhi High Court against the unlicensed use of his name and personality attributes by several entities for commercial gain. Counsel appearing for the actor objected to the “misuse” of his personality and publicity rights through sale of merchandise, ringtones, wallpapers as well as “insulting” memes and GIFs and the use of artificial intelligence. He also alleged infringement of his trade mark rights on Marathi slang “bhidu”. Justice Sanjeev Narula issued summons to the entities on the lawsuit and listed the matter for further consideration on Wednesday. Jackie Shroff’s counsel said individuals cannot be allowed…
Hustlers actor Jennifer Lopez showered praise on Monkey Man actor and director Dev Patel in an interview with News 18. Jennifer was asked by News 18 to name her favourite Indian actor. Jennifer told News 18, “I love Dev Patel. [I just] love his work. Every time I see his work, I am just blown away. He is just so emotionally available, he’s so real and truthful. [His eyes] are so engaging it just brings you in.” Jennifer Lopez is currently promoting her upcoming film Atlas, slated to release on Netflix on May 24.Last month, Sobhita Dhulipala, who plays a…
Disturbing footage has emerged from a Gurugram apartment complex. Security cameras captured a dog walker viciously abusing a golden retriever inside an elevator. The incident reportedly took place on May 9th at Orchid Gardens Society, Suncity in Sector 54. The video shows the man, believed to be a dog walker, repeatedly striking the dog with a litter scooper. The abuse continues as the man restrains the dog and hits its head. Sharing the CCTV footage, Vidit Sharma wrote on X, “Disturbing to see animal cruelty on the rise with little attention from mainstream media. Ignoring it only fuels aggression in…
Protein supplements, which come with added sugars and additives, may harm the kidneys and bones and are not required for healthy people, said experts on Tuesday, even as the ICMR-NIN’s new dietary guidelines also advise against them. The Indian Council of Medical Research and National Institute of Nutrition (ICMR-NIN), last week, released 17 dietary guidelines to prevent nutrient deficiencies, as well as address the rising risk of obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular diseases in India. The new guidelines, which include evidence-based food and lifestyle-related recommendations, called out against the need for protein supplements. It noted that a healthy and proper diet…
Employment statistics frequently become a central theme in electoral campaigns as they directly reflect the economic health of a nation and influence voter sentiment. Studies have shown that employment rates and job creation are pivotal issues that can sway electoral outcomes. For instance, one National Bureau of Economic Research working paper highlighted that changes in employment and wages significantly impact voter turnout and preferences in gubernatorial elections, suggesting that economic performance is a critical factor in political campaigns. Moreover, political discourse often leverages employment statistics to frame narratives or critique opposing parties, as seen in India’s recent elections, where…
Yoga guru Ramdev has a “lot of influence” and must use it “in the right way”, the Supreme Court said today while hearing the misleading ads case against Patanjali Ayurved and its founders Ramdev and Balakrishna. At the start of today’s proceedings, Senior Advocate Balbir Singh told the bench of Justice Hima Kohli and Justice A Amanullah that Patanjali has written to TV channels where its ads are still running and stopped sale of the products in question. The court asked Patanjali to file an affidavit about the stocks of these products. The court also accepted Ramdev and Balakrishna’s request…