He played cricket for UP, studied at DU’s Hindu College. The 9-time National Award winner now gets an Oscars roleAcclaimed Indian filmmaker Vishal Bhardwaj, once a promising cricketer, has been invited to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sci...
Aditya Birla Group launches performing arts academy, in an attempt to revive Indian National Theatre legacyThe Aditya Birla Group has launched the INT Aditya Birla Performing Arts Academy, a new institution dedicated to fostering talent in theatr...
Who is Santy Sharma? MP rapper and CJP critic rumoured to enter Salman Khan's Bigg Boss 20. All about the contestant list and premiere dateRapper Santy Sharma is currently making headlines as a rumoured contestant on Bigg Boss 20. The upcoming season is expected to feature a mi...
Life Lesson of the Day by the prolific songwriter Tim Rice: 'The biggest lesson I had in my life was...'- The famous Hakuna Matata lyricist's powerful life lesson about resilience and successTim Rice's life demonstrates that failure is not an endpoint but a powerful teacher. His journey from unperformed musicals to global acclai...
Quote of the day by Paulo Coelho: 'Waiting is painful. Forgetting is painful. But not knowing which to do is the worst kind of suffering...' Sometimes fear of making a choice can be much more painful than the decision itself, explained by The Alchemist writerPaulo Coelho's quote of the day reflects the emotional burden of uncertainty that many people experience in relationships, careers, and maj...
KD: The Devil OTT release date confirmed: When and where to watch the Kannada gangster saga starring Dhruva Sarja and Sanjay DuttDhruva Sarja and Sanjay Dutt’s Kannada action drama KD: The Devil is set to make its OTT debut after its theatrical release in April 2026. ...
Bashir Badr Death: Ayodhya-born Urdu poet who lost everything in Meerut violence gave world the iconic ‘Dushmani Jam Kar Karo’ shayari during 1972 Shimla AgreementRenowned Urdu poet Bashir Badr, celebrated for his deeply moving verses, has passed away in Bhopal at the age of 91. His iconic couplet, “D...
Quote of the Day by Paulo Coelho: “When we love, we always strive to become… – Inspiring lessons on personal growth, transformation, life purpose and how love brings out your best self by the world-renowned Brazilian novelist known for The Alchemist and insights on destiny and meaningful relationshipsQuote of the Day by Paulo Coelho: Paulo Coelho’s quote, “When we love, we always strive to become better than we are. When we strive to bec...
Kartik Aaryan-Sara Ali Khan's movie called a 'useless experiment' by Imtiaz Ali. 'Not even a viable project'Director Imtiaz Ali has admitted that Love Aaj Kal starring Kartik Aaryan and Sara Ali Khan was a “useless experiment” and revealed that th...
Quote of the Day by Genghis Khan: ‘I am the punishment of God...If you had not committed great sins, God would not have sent a punishment like me upon you’ - Mongolian warlord’s ruthless philosophy on why societies create their own downfallQuote of the Day by Genghis Khan suggests history shows societies delay accountability until consequences become unavoidable. The feared ru...
Quote of the Day by Paulo Coelho: ‘Not all storms come to disrupt your life, some come to…’ - Brazilian lyricist explains the hidden meaning of pain, change, growth and why difficult times may change you for the betterQuote of the Day by Paulo Coelho suggests life's unexpected storms, like relationship endings or job losses, may not be meant to destroy bu...
Who is Mark Smythe, and how and where did he die? Hollywood composer cause of death revealed as New Zealander dies while hiking on Mount Wilson Trail in CaliforniaWho is Mark Smythe, and how and where did he die? Mark Smythe, a composer and professor from New Zealand, died after a medical emergency wh...
Saturday bank holiday: Are banks open or closed today on May 9, 2026?Bank holiday today: Bank customers should check whether banks are open or closed before making a physical visit to a branch. Apart from reg...
Nora Fatehi apologises before NCW over 'Sarke Chunar' row, vows support for orphan girlsNora Fatehi appeared before the National Commission for Women regarding the song 'Sarke Chunar', offering an apology and stating no intenti...
Shashi Shekhar Vempati appointed new CBFC chairpersonShashi Shekhar Vempati ascends to the role of chairperson for the Central Board of Film Certification, following in the footsteps of Prasoo...
'What is wrong with propaganda films?': Javed Akhtar backs Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar amid debate. Says he preferred first one over Dhurandhar 2Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge has been a huge box office success, becoming the second-highest-grossing Indian film worldwide and overtaking Baa...
Prasoon Joshi appointed chairman of Prasar BharatiPrasoon Joshi has been appointed Chairman of Prasar Bharati, India’s public broadcaster, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting said.