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Ram Madhvani on why the trend of lip-syncing needs to return to Bollywood
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Ram Madhvani on why the trend of lip-syncing needs to return to Bollywood

Filmmaker Ram Madhvani’s tendency to favour music that is spiritual, philosophical, and traditional isn’t new. Celebrated for deftly crafting the Sushmita Sen-led Aarya (2020), and Sonam Kapoor’s Neerja (2016), Madhvani points out that both projects employed spiritual works that the Indian audience was familiar with, a development that, he believes, was crucial in grabbing their attention. Evidently then, the National Award-winning filmmaker’s decision to continue the tradition with The Waking of a Nation was only fitting. Taaruk Raina plays a young lawyer who aims to uncover a conspiracy  Touted as a tale based on true events, the Sony Liv show that airs on March 7 features actor Taaruk Raina as Kantilal Sahni, a young lawyer who attempts to uncover the truth behind the British conspira...
Carney’s first foreign visit as PM will be to U.K., France – National
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Carney’s first foreign visit as PM will be to U.K., France – National

By The Staff The Canadian Press Posted March 15, 2025 11:16 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Mark Carney will make his first foray on the world stage as Canada’s 24th prime minister on a trip to France and the U.K. in coming days. He has no plan yet to visit the United States.Carney says he was invited by French President Emmanuel Macron and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer for visits to reinforce historical relationships and discuss trade and security. 2:44 Carney’s new cabinet includes six...
Take charge of your future
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Take charge of your future

Ever feel like your career is happening to you rather than the other way around? Maybe you're wondering if there's something more fulfilling out there, or you're keen to step up in your field but unsure how. Perhaps you're considering a complete career shift, exploring a portfolio career, or just want to feel more in control of where you're heading. If any of this sounds familiar, Career Day for Grown-Ups is for you. This three-hour event is designed to help you figure out what you truly want, map out a plan to achieve it, and build the skills needed to make it happen.Through a mix of interactive exercises and practical tools, you'll gain clarity on your next steps – whether that means making a bold career move, fine-tuning your strategy for progression, or simply approaching your work wit...
Expert-backed tips to maintain bone health after the age of 30
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Expert-backed tips to maintain bone health after the age of 30

Bones form an integral support system for the body, providing structure, protecting essential organs and facilitating movement. With an increase in age generally comes a decrease in bone density. Hence, it becomes important to prioritise and protect your bone health, especially after the age of 30. There are two basic pillars for ensuring bone health – nutrition and exercise. Nutrition for maintaining bone health after 30 It is important to focus on nutrition when it comes to maintaining bone health. One has to have a balanced diet, which contains ample proteins. Calcium is an important nutrient that strengthens bones. “Calcium is generally found in dairy products and non-vegetarian food. However, vegetarians and vegans can opt for calcium supplement if required, as per doctor’s advice...
Justin Bieber shares candid post about feeling ‘unworthy,’ like ‘a fraud’ – National
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Justin Bieber shares candid post about feeling ‘unworthy,’ like ‘a fraud’ – National

Justin Bieber posted a vulnerable message about his self-worth and imposter syndrome in a statement on social media. The 31-year-old pop singer penned the message Thursday on his Instagram Stories to his 250 million followers, sharing that he has doubted himself.“People told me my whole life ‘wow Justin u deserve that’ and I personally have always felt unworthy,” he wrote. “Like I was a fraud.“Like when people told me I deserve something, it made me feel sneaky, like damn if they only knew my thoughts. How judgmental I am, how selfish I really am, they wouldn’t be saying this.“I say all this to say. If you feel sneaky welcome to the club. I definitely feel unequipped and unqualified most days.” A screenshot of Justin Bieber’s Instagram Stories. ...
World Sleep Day: 70 pct Indians enjoy taking daytime naps lasting about 30 mins
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World Sleep Day: 70 pct Indians enjoy taking daytime naps lasting about 30 mins

IKEA has launched its largest global sleep study surveying over 55,000 people across 57 markets and has some very interesting points from India as well. The global report highlights several intriguing quirks on how Indians sleep.While 71 per cent of Indians feel they sleep enough, stress remains a key obstacle, with nearly half (48 per cent) of Indians identifying it as the primary barrier to good sleep. General stress affects 30 per cent, while work stress impacts 18 per cent, with women experiencing higher levels of stress (38 per cent) compared to men (23 per cent). Sleeping arrangements also play a role, as 48 per cent of Indians rarely or never sleep alone. Among usual companions, 71 per cent share their beds with partners, while 28 per cent sleep with their children, highlighting how...
Ali Fazal: ‘I spend six to seven hours a day prepping’
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Ali Fazal: ‘I spend six to seven hours a day prepping’

Signing Rakt Bramhand, creator duo Raj-DK’s ambitious fantasy series, was self-admittedly an easy decision for Ali Fazal. But everything that followed has been demanding. The actor has been undergoing rigorous prep since the Netflix show rolled last September. Even now, as the shoot of the Aditya Roy Kapur, Samantha Ruth Prabhu and Wamiqa Gabbi-starrer has been halted till April, Fazal says he is continuing his prep that includes weight training, diction coaching, and learning Indian martial arts. Ali Fazal alternates between weight training and CrossFit workouts “From the first day, I knew that this show would require intense physical and mental preparation,” he says of the fantasy series about warring empires. “I have been spending nearly six to seven hours a day prepping—whether it’s ...
Carney says consumer carbon price terminated ‘immediately’
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Carney says consumer carbon price terminated ‘immediately’

Descrease article font size Increase article font size Prime Minister Mark Carney said Friday his Liberal government is “immediately” ending the consumer carbon price, making the change official during his first cabinet meeting. Carney, who was sworn in as prime minister along with his new cabinet earlier in the day, said the order he signed fulfilled a promise he made while running for the Liberal leadership and will help address affordability concerns for Canadians.“This is a cabinet that’s focused on action,” he said. “It’s focused on getting more money in the pockets of Canadians, it’s focused on building this economy with all the tools that we have here.” Get daily National news Get the day's top news, ...
Who is Vanessa Trump? Donald Trump’s ex daughter-in-law reportedly dating golf legend Tiger Woods
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Who is Vanessa Trump? Donald Trump’s ex daughter-in-law reportedly dating golf legend Tiger Woods

The Daily Mail were the first to report on the rumours on Thursday, however People said a source close to the Trump family confirmed the pair have been quietly dating for several months.According to People’s source, Donald Trump Jr. is allegedly “cool” with his ex-wife's new relationship. They added that the pair have “made an effort to maintain a low profile”. However, during last month's Genesis Invitational golf event in California, they were spotted with Kai Trump, Vanessa's eldest child.Further details on the couple's relationship were provided by a source who told Page Six that although they were “not too serious” right now, they are “heading in that direction”.Vanessa Trump, née Pergolizzi and later Haydon, is best known for being the ex-wife of the oldest Trump son Donald Trump Jr....
Step in to save Canadian jobs, tariff-hit industries urge Carney – National
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Step in to save Canadian jobs, tariff-hit industries urge Carney – National

Industry groups in sectors hurt by U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs on Canada are asking Prime Minister Mark Carney to step in urgently to protect Canadian jobs. Carney was sworn in as Canada’s 24th prime minister on Friday morning with the shadow of a trade war looming over his transition from Justin Trudeau, who resigned earlier in the day.The United Steelworkers Union, which has 225,000 members in the steel industry across Canada, welcomed Carney to the top job.The union said Carney’s ascension in the middle of an escalating trade war calls for urgent action.“The federal government must immediately strengthen support for affected workers by fixing Employment Insurance (EI) and introducing direct wage subsidies with job guarantees to keep people employed. Canada also needs bold inve...