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Farewell Karachi book launch: When Amitabh Bachchan broke his 18-year media SILENCE and Bhawana Somaaya’s mother thought he was a FRAUD caller; journalist adds, “My mother also remarked, ‘Shah Rukh Khan’s hair is falling on his face’” 18 : Bollywood News

Eminent journalist Bhawana Somaaya launched her new book ‘Farewell Karachi’ in the presence of Javed Akhtar and Shabana Azmi at a club in Mumbai on May 30. The conversation was moderated by Chirag Thakkar of Bloomsbury. The book is based on Bhawana’s family and their migration to India after the partition. Farewell Karachi book launch: […]

Cricket-Life moves on Rabada looks ahead to World Test Championship final after drug ban

May 31 (Reuters) – South Africa fast bowler Kagiso Rabada said life moves on and he will never be “Mr I-Apologise-Too-Much” after serving a one-month ban for testing positive for recreational drug use at this year’s SA20 competition. The 30-year-old Rabada can resume playing for his country in June, after being named in South Africa’s […]

South Koreans rally for presidential hopefuls days before vote | World News

SEOUL: Thousands of supporters of South Korea’s two leading presidential candidates rallied on Saturday in Seoul, days before a vote triggered by the ex-leader’s disastrous declaration of martial law.Tuesday’s election caps months of political turmoil sparked by Yoon Suk Yeol’s brief suspension of civilian rule in December, for which he was impeached and removed from […]

Sajid Nadiadwala confirms multi-ending format for Housefull 5: “This idea’s been with me for 30 years” 5 : Bollywood News

In an era where cinematic formulas and trends feel safe, Producer Sajid Nadiadwala is the visionary rewriting the rules globally. His upcoming film Housefull 5, the fifth instalment in his iconic comedy franchise, Nadiadwala ventures into uncharted creative territory: a theatrical release with multiple climaxes. Sajid has written 2 alternate climaxes for the film, which […]

Mahesh Bhatt on Paresh Rawal as the latter turns 70, “Someone who looks like the guy next door but carries within him a volcanic talent” 70 : Bollywood News

Veteran actor Paresh Rawal turned 70 yesterday. Filmmaker and producer Mahesh Bhatt, who has worked with the actor on quite a few films like Naam, Sir and Tamanna, spoke about him in an interview with us. Mahesh Bhatt on Paresh Rawal as the latter turns 70, “Someone who looks like the guy next door but […]

Ariana Grande to star opposite Robert De Niro in ‘Meet the Parents 4’

Months after earning an Oscar nomination for her performance in Wicked, pop star Ariana Grande has finally found her next project. The Grammy-winning singer is set to join Robert De Niro and Ben Stiller in the newest instalment of Universal’s comedy movie series, Meet the Parents 4, according to The Hollywood Reporter. According to sources, […]

Delhi HC grants bail to film director Sanoj Kumar Mishra in rape case, says ‘yet another case of false complaint’

The Delhi High Court has granted bail to film director Sanoj Kumar Mishra, who was accused of raping a woman, saying the case reflected the recent trend of lodging false complaints of sexual offences. The High Court noted that the woman in her affidavit testified that she was living in a relationship with Mr. Mishra […]

Ashok Saraf’s niece surprises him with in-flight tribute after Padma Shri honour : Bollywood News

Veteran actor Ashok Saraf, a popular artist in Marathi cinema, received a unique and emotional salute just days after being conferred with the Padma Shri, India’s fourth-highest civilian award. While returning to Mumbai from Delhi, Saraf was greeted with a surprise mid-air tribute by his niece, Captain Aditi Paranjpe, who happened to be piloting the […]

Nigeria: Death toll from major floods passes 100

The death toll from widespread floods in central Nigeria rose to at least 111 people on Friday.After torrential rains earlier in the week, flood waters have swept away more than 50 homes in the market town of Mokwa in the central Niger state.Ibrahim Audu Husseini, spokesperson for the Niger State emergency agency told the Associated […]