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Mumbai: Archana Puran Singh, fondly remembered as the glamorous and bubbly Ms. Briganza from Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998), has carved a unique place for herself in Indian entertainment. She is celebrating her birthday today. Starting her journey with modelling and small roles in the late 1980s, she gained recognition for her charm, comic timing, and unforgettable screen presence. While her Ms. Briganza role became iconic and is still celebrated in pop culture, Archana went on to shine in television as well, becoming a household name through popular comedy shows. Over the years, she has transformed into one of the…
Leh: Police on Friday arrested climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, two days after protests demanding Ladakh’s statehood and Sixth Schedule status left four people dead and 90 injured in the Union Territory. Wangchuk was taken into custody by a police party led by Ladakh Police chief S D Singh Jamwal at 2:30 pm, the officials said, adding that he has been shifted out of Ladakh. While there was no official word on the charges pressed against Wangchuk, sources within the Ladakh administration indicated that the stringent National Security Act (NSA) has been invoked against the climate activist. The administration also snapped…
United Nations: Facing international isolation, accusations of war crimes and growing pressure to end a conflict he has continued to escalate, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu gets his chance to push back Friday on the international community’s biggest platform. Netanyahu’s annual speech to the UN General Assembly is always closely watched, often protested, reliably emphatic and sometimes a venue for dramatic allegations. But this time, the stakes are higher than ever for the Israeli leader. In recent days, Australia, Canada, France, the United Kingdom and others announced their recognition of an independent Palestinian state. The European Union is considering tariffs…
Hyderabad: Rohit Saraf, often called the “National Crush of India,” is one of the most loved young actors today. Born on 8 December 1996 in Kathmandu, Nepal, he moved to Delhi with his family and later shifted to Mumbai at the age of 15. His father passed away when he was only 12, and from then on, Rohit decided to follow his father’s dream of seeing him on the big screen. Rohit is in the news not just for his films like Ishq Vishk Rebound and the upcoming Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari, but also because fans recently got a…
Hyderabad: The luxury of sitting on a chair or bench and ordering a cup of Irani chai will soon be a thing of the past. Considering the rising wages of the waiters, the Irani restaurant and cafe managements are implementing the ‘self-service’ formula in the hotels. Already, several restaurants in the city have done away with the ‘waiter practice’ and many will soon follow suit. “The waiters are demanding Rs 1,000 to Rs 1500 for a day. The duty starts at 5 am and ends at midnight, previously they charged Rs 700 to Rs 800 a day,” said a hotelier…
Mumbai: Indian entrepreneur and reality star Ashneer Grover, who is known for ‘Shark Tank India’, and currently hosts the streaming reality show ‘Rise & Fall’, has received an offer from the makers of ‘Bigg Boss 19’ hosted by Bollywood superstar Salman Khan. On Friday, Ashneer took to the Stories section of his Instagram, and shared a screenshot of an email that he received from the makers of the show. The mail was sent by Rohit Gupta, Senior Casting Coordinator for ‘Bigg Boss’ season 19, offering Ashneer to feature as a wildcard contestant on the show. It read, “We are delighted…
A peaceful protest at Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, organised by Maulana Tauqeer, went sour on Friday, September 26, as police used tear gas and lathi-charge to disperse protesters who were merely seeking the cancellation of FIRs connected with the ‘I Love Muhammad’ campaign. Video of the event circulating on social media indicates several protesters being hit, questioning the police response’s proportionality. The protesters had assembled to present a memorandum after Friday prayers, asking the authorities to re-examine the FIRs that have been registered in relation to the campaign, which came in response to action being taken against ‘I Love Muhammad’ banners…
Hyderabad: The Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TGSRTC) has announced a Dasara special lucky draw for passengers travelling on its high-end buses from September 27 to October 6. The corporation has announced prizes worth Rs 5.50 lakh for 33 winners, with three winners being selected from each of its 11 regions. First prize winners will be awarded Rs 25,000, followed by Rs 15,000 and Rs 10,000 for second and third prizes, respectively. Also ReadTGSRTC to run 7K buses for Bathukamma, Dasara Sept 20-Oct 2 How to participate Only passengers travelling in TGSRTC’s high-end buses, including Semi Deluxe, Metro Deluxe, Deluxe, Super…
Hyderabad woke up to rain today, and nothing says a good rainy day like taking a day off to travel and explore. With most of the city packed with traffic and noise in the rain, now is the right time to get out and go on a long drive to unwind with a picnic by a lake. It is no surprise that Hyderabad has several beautiful lakes nearby, but what is surprising is how these water bodies come alive during the rain. With the greenery around becoming more lush and the droplets kissing the water’s surface, it is truly a…
Hyderabad: Indian cinema has always seen its biggest box office records set by high-budget films led by top male stars. Movies featuring icons like Mohanlal, Mammootty, Allu Arjun and Prabhas often dominate the charts with massive earnings. However, sometimes a smaller film with strong content manages to surprise everyone and create magic at the box office. Lokah Crosses 350 crores Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra, directed by Dominic Arun and produced by Dulquer Salmaan’s Wayfarer Films, has become that surprise success. Released on August 28, the film has collected over Rs. 350 crore worldwide. This achievement places it alongside Malayalam blockbusters…