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Kalakshetra professor booked for sexual harassment after protests on campus

Kalakshetra professor Hari Padman, who was accused of sexual harassment by students, was booked on charges of sexual harassment and criminal intimidation on Friday.

Amanda Kloots shares emotional Instagram tribute to late husband Nick Cordero on 3rd anniversary of his hospitalization

Cordero was first hospitalized for COVID-19 complications in late March 2020, and later died from the illness in July of that year.

Gigi Hadid's Grand Entrance At Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre Launch Event | NMACC | #Shorts

American model Gigi Hadid arrived for the launch event of Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre all glammed up! #gigihadid #nmacc #shorts #nitaambani #mukeshambani #ambani #nitamukeshambaniculturalcentre n18oc_shorts

IPL 2023 Opening Ceremony: Loud cheers for MS Dhoni and Hardik Pandya after enthralling show from Bollywood biggies

From singer Arijit Singh's soothing songs to actresses Tamanna Bhatia and Rashmika Mandanna's performances, fans had a memorable evening at the IPL opening ceremony.

CCTV footage shows Bhojpuri actress Akanksha Dubey with a man at Varanasi hotel

A new CCTV footage has come to fore that shows late Bhojpuri actress Akanksha Dubey entering a hotel in Varanasi's Sarnath police station area. The 25-year-old actress was found hanging from the fan in the same hotel room on March 26. The CCTV footage recovered from Hotel Somendra Residency shows a man entering the hotel with Akanksha at midnight and then taking her to his room.

MasterChef India winner is Nayanjyoti Saikia from Assam! Takes home Rs 25 lakh prize money

Nayanjyoti Saikia from Assam bagged MasterChef India's winning trophy. He also took home a medal and a cash prize of Rs 25 lakh.

The trans celebrities blazing a trail to acceptance

As the TV, film, music, and fashion industries become more and more inclusive, the number of roles for transgender people is increasing rapidly every year. Groundbreaking TV shows like the ballroom culture drama 'Pose' with almost entirely LGBTQ+ casts are putting the spotlight on the talent and beauty in the transgender community that has long been overlooked. It's a big move for representation, and indeed many actors, musicians, athletes, models, writers, and other public figures are putting themselves forward to create new spaces in their industries. Their work inspires young trans people who may be struggling with their identity in a world that sorely lacks representation of LGBTQ+ stories. Click through the following gallery to see some of the most legendary trans celebrities, and some of the rising stars, who are changing our worldview for the better.

Wedding stunt gone wrong: Sparkling gun blows up in bride's face while posing for camera

The 13 second video shows a bride and her husband to be posing on the stage with flaring guns

Dasara Box Office Day 1: Nani Film Emerges As Winner, Earns Rs 35 Crores Globally

Nani and Keerthy Suresh's Dasara hit the big screens on March 30. The film has been receiving great response from fans, viewers and critics alike. The box office numbers are a proof of the same. According to the initial estimates, the film Dasara has done a business of around Rs 38 crore Gross worldwide in its first run. Nani's film has been released in Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada and Hindi languages. Ever since the trailer release, the...

'Hanuman Set Fire To Lanka...', Raj Bhawan's Strongly Worded Statement On Howrah Violence On Ram Navami

Ram Navami Howrah violence: Raj Bhawan said that those who resort to violence under the illusion that they can hoodwink the people, will soon realise they are in a fool’s paradise.

Yeh Hai Chahtein fame Aishwarya Sakhuja shares some of the mistakes she made as a Diabetes Type 1 patient; watch video

Aishwarya Sakhuja in her new reel has shared all the mistakes Diabetes Type 1 patients can avoid. The actress herself made some of them.

WHAT! Sasural Simar Ka 2 to END on this date? Television News

Here’s shocking news for Sasural Simar Ka 2 fans. According to sources, the show will soon bid good bye to viewers on this date. The second season of Sasural Simar Ka 2 didn’t gain much popularity as compared to the first because of which the show will soon go off-air. Listen in to know the full scoop! #sasuralsimarka2 #simar #aarav

The origin of ‘break a leg’ and other famous English expressions

Bathukamma Song Out: Salman Khan And Pooja Hegde’s Chemistry Is Super Hit

Salman Khan fans have a lot to celebrate this weekend. After all, the makers have released the fourth track from the upcoming film Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan. The track – Bathukamma – is quite different from the other songs in the album. Bathukamma is sung in Telugu. It features Pooja Hedge, Vetakesh Daggubati, Salman Khan and others. Salman Khan has announced the song’s release on Twitter. He wrote, "#Bathukamma song is out now. @hegdepooja...

The craziest April Fool's pranks that were actually pulled off

Most people would agree that April 1, or April Fool's Day, is one of the most enjoyable holidays of the year. No real obligations are entailed, and there are no big dinners to prepare for. The only thing observers of April Fool's Day need to ready themselves for is 24 hours of lies, pranks, and jokes. Without a doubt, it is not a holiday for the naïve. There's a lot we don't know about April Fool's Day, however, and many of history's most legendary pranks have been lost to time. If you're needing some big-picture inspiration this year, look no further than this list of history's best April Fool's pranks that duped thousands. Click on to discover them all.

Tina Datta Reacts To MC Stan And Abdu Rozik's Fight

Tina Datta's Reaction To MC Stan And ABdu Rozik's Fight

'Blade Runner' Pistorius denied parole

South African Paralympic champion Oscar Pistorius was refused parole on Friday after seeking early release from prison, a decade after he shot and killed his girlfriend, lawyers and authorities said.

Olympic Champion Oscar Pistorius Denied Parole Over Girlfriend's Murder | English News | News18

Olympic Champion Oscar Pistorius Denied Parole Over Girlfriend's Murder | English News | News18South African Paralympic champion Oscar Pistorius was refused parole on Friday after seeking early release from prison, a decade after he shot and killed his girlfriend, lawyers and authorities said.The Department of Correctional Services said a parole board found Pistorius had not completed the minimum detention period required to be let out."We were... advised at this point in time that it has been denied and it will be considered again in one year time," Tania Koen, a lawyer for the victim's family, told AFP.Pistorius killed Reeva Steenkamp, a model, in the early hours of Valentine's Day 2013, firing four times through the bathroom door of his ultra-secure Pretoria house, in a killing that shocked the world.#oscarpistorious #southafrica #crime #englishnews #news18

Superhero actors before they became superheroes

Watch: Rashmika Mandanna, Tamannaah Bhatia, Arijit Singh Set Stage On Fire In IPL 2023 Opening Ceremony

Ahead of the first match of IPL 2023, a grand opening ceremony took place at the Narendra Modi stadium in which film stars Rashmika Mandanna, Tamannaah Bhatia and singer Arijit Singh performed.

'Asked for my death to...': Navjot Singh Sidhu's wife says day before his release

Navjot Singh Sidhu s wife Navjot Kaur Sidhu wrote on Twitter Navjot s love for Punjab had driven him beyond the realm of any attachment

Famous people who died in March 2023

Which Naruto couple matches your love life? Find out with these fan-favourites

The Naruto anime was more than just action-packed battle scenes and drama. It also featured a fair share of romance

Rani Mukerji reveals daughter Adira had 'premature' birth, says 'she was in NICU for about 7 days'

Rani Mukerji was blessed with her daughter Adira on December 9, 2015. The actress has now revealed that her little one had a premature birth.

How actress Melissa Joan Hart saved lives in the Nashville shooting

A story no one dared to tell: A.R. Murugadoss pens powerful open letter to all citizens; talks about ‘August 16, 1947’

It was a moment to remember as filmmaker A.R. Murugadoss unveiled a candid open letter on Friday, March 31 during a promotional event for his upcoming production ‘August 16, 1947’.

IPL 2023: Jos Buttler flaunts his love for Shah Rukh Khan ahead of RR's opener against SRH

The IPL season is about to start, and its fever to take over the entire nation. Last season's finalists Rajasthan Royals, who are known to be one of the favorites of IPL, will kick start their IPL 2023 campaign on Sunday, April 2. In first match, they played against Sunrisers Hyderabad at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad. Now, ahead of the much dramatic and intense fixture, Rajasthan Royals shared a collage on social media...

Iconic movie characters with surprisingly little screen time

When we think back on the films that we love, we often remember the characters that impacted us the most. They're the ones with the most memorable or quotable lines, or they were the creepiest that haunt our nightmares, or they're just plain central to the brilliant plot. But so much has to go into a movie, including world-building, raising the stakes, and other moments of tension and release, that you'd probably be surprised at how little screen time these characters actually get. But little screen time doesn't mean lesser impact. In fact, it's almost more impressive to consider these characters' influence after seeing how few minutes they had to reach audiences. Many actors have even won Academy Awards for less than 20 minutes of screen time! Click through to see some names and numbers that will surely surprise you.

I didn't work on television for TRPs, I have cried when a project hasn't worked, says Mrunal Thakur - Exclusive

Mrunal Thakur says she's always given her best for everything that she's done so far hence, it's okay to feel bad when something doesn't work out. Mrunal feels one should normalise crying..

Famous films that were once infamously rejected

When we look at the most celebrated films in history, it might be easy to imagine that the idea blossomed from script to screen in seamless fashion, with the support of everyone who crossed its path all the way up until it received critical acclaim. But that's usually quite far from the truth! In reality, some of the best stories we've ever seen on screen were almost not even made. They were rejected by producers and studio execs from many of the biggest companies. But, fortunately for both them and us, these writers and directors didn't give up. Sometimes all it takes is perseverance. Click through to see the famous films that were infamously rejected, and find out who's likely still dripping in regret.

Nickelodeon stars: Then and now

Usually the Disney child stars are quite memorable for their downward spirals and rehab stints, but there are quite a few other stars you'll encounter at the cinema (think: Keke Palmer), on the radio (Ariana Grande), or on your TV (Kenan Thompson) who got their start early on the Nickelodeon network. And then there are the ones who made a big splash on beloved shows like 'All That,' but who seem to have disappeared off the face of the earth... But they've been out there, and they've grown far past puberty. Click through to see the incredible transformations of these child stars.

Do you know the names of Highest Grossing anime movies ever, Here's a list of those anime movies till 2023

5 highest-earning movies of all time which can be your next weekend choice

Famous celebrities you didn't know were related

Talent tends to run in the family and the entertainment industry is a small world, which means many of your favorite Hollywood celebrities could actually be related. Click through this gallery and prepare to be surprised by these famous relatives!

Ratan Tata follows these 27 Twitter accounts, only 3 politicians, 2 actors including Boman Irani

Ratan Tata news On Instagram he follows Tata Trust which is a charitable trust founded in 1919

From Priyanka-Nick to Bollywood's A-list, global celebs throng NMACC opening (Ld)

Mumbai, March 31 (IANS) The who's who of the arts and entertainment world, both Indian and international, gathered for the grand inauguration of the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre (NMACC) at the Jio World Gardens, Bandra-Kurla Complex, Mumbai, on Friday evening.

New on Netflix, Disney+, HBO and Amazon Prime in March 2023

‘The Magician’: Twitter Bows Down to Rashid Khan for Removing Moeen Ali, Ben Stokes in IPL 2023 Opener

Rashid Khan spinning a web around the world-class batters is always a treat to watch. His bowling variations are not easy for everyone to read and react to accordingly. The leg-spinner is well-versed in making the batters dance to his tunes and he did the same thing during the electrifying IPL 2023 opener between Gujarat Titans (GT) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Friday. Gujarat Titans vs Chennai Super...

Celebs who have voiced animated characters

Oftentimes when you're watching animated films with kids, you end up watching the same film hundreds of times. While you may feel like you know all about these movies at this point, not to mention all the words to every song, do you know who voices all of these characters? Countless A-list actors have stepped out of the spotlight and taken to the mic instead. The viral children's song 'Baby Shark' is being made into a movie, and rapper Cardi B and her family are set to voice several of the characters! The animated film, entitled 'Baby Shark's Big Movie!' will follow Baby Shark and his family as they move to Chomp City. Cardi B will voice a character named Sharki B, while her husband Offset will play Offshark. Their two children, Kulture Kiari and Wave Set will voice characters named Kulture Sharki and Wavey Shark. Other celebrity names joining the cast include Lance Bass, Ashley Tisdale, Aparna Nancherla, and K-pop band ENHYPEN. It's expected to be released sometime later this year during the holiday season. Click through the gallery and find out which of your favorite stars voiced some of the best-known animated characters.

Exclusive! I was getting congratulatory messages even before MasterChef India's finale took place, but I couldn't reply, says winner Nayanjyoti Saikia

Even though the result of the reality show MasterChef India got leaked online way ahead of the finale episode, the winner, Nayanjyoti Saikia, says he had to ignore all the congratulatory messages

Backup singers who became famous

Some of the most sonorous voices in the world ring through popular songs as backing vocals. As an artist, it takes time to work your way up, and so many of the famous musicians of the day feature in unexpected songs. Numerous great artists were only ever backing singers when they should have been stars. Luckily, a few reached stardom. Here is a collection of the best-known artists who broke out from the shadows. Click on for more!

Ayan Mukerji reveals Brahmastra 2 and 3 will be made simultaneously, ‘but pehle acche tarah se likhenge'

Ayan Mukerji has revealed that he is working on making the script of Brahmastra sequel better. He also revealed when would Brahmastra Part 2 release.

WATCH: Nita Ambani says NMACC is an 'ode to India'; Mukesh Ambani calls is start of a 'new era'

Mumbai: At tonight's grand opening of the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre (NMACC) in Mumbai, Founder-Chairperson of Reliance Foundation, Nita Ambani said that her 'heart is full' and that she is at a 'loss of words' on the joyous day. Nita Ambani said, "NMACC is an ode to India. To the rich legacy and heritage which we have inherited. Hope it nu...

Bholaa review: Brain bola, hola!

Bholaa Director: Ajay Devgn Actors: Ajay Devgn, Tabu Rating: 1.5/5 There is a point in this pointless movie, set inside a prison, where a boom-box is brought in, volume levels cranked up, to play a Bhojpuri song, to drown out the sound of a particularly loud inmate. There is a fully armed militia outside, led by a tiny tyrant (Deepak Dobriyal, always a pleasure on the big screen). Why this gang doesn’t storm into the jail, with hardly any cops...

Gravitas: Jennifer Aniston says new generation finds 'Friends' problematic

In an interview, Jennifer Aniston said that an entire generation finds the popular 90s sitcom "Friends" offensive. Why do viewers find "Friends" problematic? What do you think? Is it fair to judge an old show like that or should creators David Crane

Allu Arjun’s team slams speculation of a fallout between him and Ram Charan

The absence of a birthday post from Allu Arjun for Ram Charan on social media raised eyebrows among fans. When he failed to show up at the lavish party thrown by Charan and Upasana in Hyderabad for their loved ones on March 27, speculations began doing the rounds that all was not well between the cousins. A member of Allu Arjun’s team set the recor...

Famous actors and their stunt doubles and stand-ins

Not every actor and actress in Hollywood risks their life and films their own stunts. In fact, most of them have professional stunt doubles, who are willing to take a bullet for them, so to speak. Others simply need stand-ins for all kinds of reasons. Click through the following gallery and discover who's standing in for whom in many famous movies and TV shows. Some look so alike that you'll wonder if you're seeing double!

Get a taste of Yo Yo Honey Singh's latest album at April 1 concert in Bengaluru

Bengaluru: The man who gave India ‘Brown Rang’ and ‘Char Bottle Vodka’ is back again

Felicity Kendal's partner Michael Rudman dies

Felicity Kendal's theatre director partner Michael Rudman has died at the age of 84

6 Reasons why Asheville is a foodie's paradise

Asheville Asheville is known for its vibrant theater scene, with numerous places to enjoy the dramatic arts and there is the Asheville Community Theatre which is famous, along with the NC Stage, Magic Theatre, and the Wortham Center for Performing Arts. It is often called the San Francisco of the East, it thrives on art, music, unbelievable food, c...

Simbu Fans Draw Parallel Between Pathu Thala And Yash’s KGF

Tamil actor Silambarasan TR, popularly known as Simbu, is currently enjoying a good phase in his career. His latest film Pathu Thala has received a thunderous response from the audience. The crime action-thriller, helmed by Obeli N Krishna, has struck a chord with the masses it seems. Simbu has been receiving multiple plaudits from cine buffs and critics alike for his character, for which he slipped into the shoes of a dreaded gangster. Simbu's...