Lara Dutta says Akshay Kumar never took advantage of Priyanka Chopra and her: 'Two young girls with stars in their eyes..' |

Lara Dutta says Akshay Kumar never took advantage of Priyanka Chopra and her: ‘Two young girls with stars in their eyes..’ |

Priyanka Chopra and Lara Dutta both rose to fame after winning international beauty pageants in 2000, and they made their way to the movies. The two actors started their careers together in the Akshay Kumar-starrer ‘Andaaz’, which marked the beginning of their journey as promising newcomers in the industry. Though, Priyanka’s film with Sunny Deol,…

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"Kudiyon nu bahar na bhejo": They questioned his parenting, gave taunts; now this Punjab farmer’s daughter will represent India at the Commonwealth Games |

“Kudiyon nu bahar na bhejo”: They questioned his parenting, gave taunts; now this Punjab farmer’s daughter will represent India at the Commonwealth Games |

Rashdeep Kaur. (Instagram) There was a time when people in Rashdeep Kaur’s village had plenty to say about her. “Kudiyon nu bahar na bhejo, ladko ke saath khel-kood shobha nahi deta,” neighbours would tell her father (Don’t send girls out. It doesn’t look good for them to play sports with boys). In many villages across…

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Madhuri Dixit reveals why she chose Dr Sriram Nene, reacts to many men being heartbroken when she got married: 'He mends hearts' |

Madhuri Dixit reveals why she chose Dr Sriram Nene, reacts to many men being heartbroken when she got married: ‘He mends hearts’ |

Madhuri Dixit had a witty response when Sonali Bendre recalled how the actor’s marriage left many of her admirers heartbroken. The two actors shared the moment on the grand premiere episode of the quiz reality show ‘Kon Honar Crorepati’, where Sonali joined Madhuri, the host, on the hot seat.During their conversation, Sonali brought up Madhuri’s…

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‘Everyone told him to leave judo’: How Harsh Singh defied injuries to become a CWG champion

‘Everyone told him to leave judo’: How Harsh Singh defied injuries to become a CWG champion

Harsh Singh became India’s first male judoka to win Commonwealth Games gold. For Harsh Singh’s family, the gold medal at the 2026 Commonwealth Games was the culmination of years of training, injuries and uncertainty. The 23-year-old from Delhi became the first Indian male judoka to win a Commonwealth Games gold, beating Australia’s Joshua Katz in…

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Shania Twain went to school hungry as a child; after launching Shania Kids Can in 2010, she helped bring school-based support to vulnerable children, including a clubhouse in North Las Vegas

Shania Twain went to school hungry as a child; after launching Shania Kids Can in 2010, she helped bring school-based support to vulnerable children, including a clubhouse in North Las Vegas

Photo: Shania Twain Foundation/ Instagram Shania Twain has often spoken about the childhood experiences that shaped her, including going to school without breakfast or lunch. In 2010, she turned that memory into action by founding Shania Kids Can, a school-based programme created to support vulnerable children through food assistance, academic help, one-on-one guidance, and a…

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IOB profit up 56% at Rs 5,200 crore in FY26

IOB profit up 56% at Rs 5,200 crore in FY26

Chennai: Indian Overseas Bank’s annual net profit crossed Rs 5,000 crore for the first time, with the public sector lender reporting FY26 profits at Rs 5,209 crore, up 56% from Rs 3,335 crore in FY25, driven by higher income and lower provisions and tax expenses. The bank’s operating profit also crossed Rs 10,000 crore for…

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In 1968, Jim Bowler saw burnt bones in a sand dune and found the world’s oldest ritual |

In 1968, Jim Bowler saw burnt bones in a sand dune and found the world’s oldest ritual |

A remarkable discovery at New South Wales’ Willandra Lakes unearthed Mungo Lady, revealing 42,000-year-old cremation rituals, predating ancient Egyptian and Mesopotamian civilizations. Image Credits: via Wikimedia Commons There is a sombre ambience about the Willandra Lakes of New South Wales. The landscape is dotted with dried-up lake beds, and it has the impressive formations known…

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