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Chakravarti Samrat Prithviraj Chauhan: Avinesh Rekhi on playing Muhammad Ghori
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Chakravarti Samrat Prithviraj Chauhan: Avinesh Rekhi on playing Muhammad Ghori

Known for his predominantly positive roles on television, Avinesh Rekhi is taking a darker turn with his portrayal of Muhammad Ghori in the historical series Chakravarti Samrat Prithviraj Chauhan. The actor, who is playing an antagonist for the third time — after Madhubala Ek Ishq Ek Junoon and Tere Bina Jiya Jaye Na — says the complexity of the role was too compelling to pass up. “I don’t focus on whether a role is the protagonist or antagonist, as long as I am playing a good character. This would be the third time I am playing an antagonist. I wanted to do something different and it [was possible here because] it has a lot of layers,” he says. Avinesh Rekhi  When it comes to depicting historical figures, authenticity and responsibility go hand in hand. “As an actor, since we are being ...
Bill Cosby speaks out on ‘Cosby Show’ star Malcolm-Jamal Warner’s death – National
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Bill Cosby speaks out on ‘Cosby Show’ star Malcolm-Jamal Warner’s death – National

Bill Cosby has paid tribute to his Cosby Show on-screen son Malcolm-Jamal Warner, who drowned while on a family trip in Costa Rica on Sunday. Cosby’s spokesperson, Andrew Wyatt, told People that Warner’s tragic death “reminded him of the same call he received when his son died.” (Cosby’s son, Ennis Cosby, was murdered in 1997 during an attempted robbery on a Los Angeles freeway ramp as he tried to change a flat tire. He was 27.)Authorities said Warner’s official cause of death was asphyxia, caused when the body is deprived of oxygen. He died near Playa Cocles, a beach in Limon, Costa Rica, according to police, adding that the actor was caught by a strong current in the water and his body was found Sunday afternoon.Wyatt said Cosby’s son “played with Malcolm” and called the 54-year-old acto...
TGIKS 3: Parineeti Chopra googled Raghav Chadha`s height after their first meet
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TGIKS 3: Parineeti Chopra googled Raghav Chadha`s height after their first meet

Raghav Chadha and Parineeti Chopra are preparing to bring their charm and chemistry to The Great Indian Kapil Show. In a new promo, the couple appear frank and lighthearted as they discuss their initial encounter, their love, and share some laughs with host Kapil Sharma and his colleagues. The promo begins with Raghav Chadha and Parineeti Chopra entering the show together, but Kapil Sharma is immediately drawn to Raghav`s bare feet. Kapil jokes that Raghav had shown his intention to appear barefoot on the show after getting married. Raghav then confesses that his shoes have been stolen, resulting in a comical scene in which Krushna Abhishek and Kiku Sharda enter brandishing the shoes and demanding money in return. Parineeti searched for this when she first met Raghav  During the episode...
How well did you know Ozzy? Take this quiz – National
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How well did you know Ozzy? Take this quiz – National

The death of Ozzy Osbourne has generated more stories and attention than any other rock star’s passing since Bowie and Prince in 2016. The man, to put it mildly, lived an extremely colourful life. Now that he’s gone, there’s a massive amount of interest in his life.How well did you know Ozzy? No fair using Google.1. Ozzy used to torment one of his teachers, a certain Mr. Lane. How?(a) Leaving dead bats and lizards on his chair.(b) Heating up a penny coin with a blowtorch and leaving it for Mr. Lane to pick up from his desk.(c) Screaming “I AM IRON MAN” at irregular intervals during class. Story continues below advertisement Answer: (B) Poor Mr. Lane burned his fingers on many occasions. He was happy to see Ozzy drop out of school at the age of 15. 2. In 2010, ...
When Kajol opened up to Twinkle Khanna about aging anxiety
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When Kajol opened up to Twinkle Khanna about aging anxiety

The two ladies from Bollywood who never shy away from speaking their mind - Kajol and Twinkle Khanna have joined forces for an exciting chat show, "Two Much with Kajol and Twinkle".  Before Kajol and Twinkle`s show premieres, let us turn back the clock and look at an old conversation between the two ladies when the `DDLJ` actress opened up about age anxiety. When Twinkle asked Kajol if being an actor, she ever worries about aging, she revealed that, as a matter of fact, she does worry about it. Kajol shared that, according to her, aging has to do with energy more than the lines on your face. "I think people look at how you are saying what you`re saying. I feel more than the lines on the face, age shows in people`s eyes, when they get tired, when they get bored of what they are doing- t...
MAGA musician’s concert permits revoked in Halifax, Moncton and Charlottetown
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MAGA musician’s concert permits revoked in Halifax, Moncton and Charlottetown

A controversial concert by a rising MAGA musician has had its permits revoked in all three of its East Coast stops due to safety concerns after complaints and possible protests. American Christian rocker and missionary Sean Feucht was set to begin his Canadian tour at York Redoubt, a national historic site in Nova Scotia, on Wednesday.Late Tuesday night, Parks Canada sent Global News a statement to say it had revoked the organizer’s permit because of “heightened public safety concerns.”“Due to evolving safety and security considerations based on confirmation of planned protests, input from law enforcement, and the security challenges with the configuration of York Redoubt, Parks Canada has reassessed the conditions of the permit and potential impacts to community members, visitors, concert...
OTT platforms banned by Govt for showing sexually explicit content
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OTT platforms banned by Govt for showing sexually explicit content

To crack down on the unlawful and obscene content circulating on the internet, the government has taken the bold step by directing Internet Service Providers (ISPs) to disable public access to 25 OTT platforms. These include big and popular names such as Ullu, ALTT, and Desiflix. Govt bans 25 OTT platforms A notification was issued by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB), which emphasised that the intermediaries are responsible for removing or disabling access to unlawful information under the Information Technology Act, 2000, as well as the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021. 🚨 Government bans Ullu, ALTT, Desiflix, Big Shots and other apps for showing soft porn content. pic.twitter.com/6BT1LqsIDM — Indian Tech &am...
Wrestling legend Hulk Hogan dead at 71 – National
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Wrestling legend Hulk Hogan dead at 71 – National

Wrestling legend Hulk Hogan has died at age 71. Hogan, born Terry Gene Bollea, was found dead in his Florida home on Thursday morning. In Clearwater, authorities responded to a call Thursday morning about a cardiac arrest. Hogan was pronounced dead at a hospital, the Clearwater Police Department said in a statement on Facebook.His manager, Chris Volo, confirmed to NBC Los Angeles that Hogan died surrounded by family.“WWE is saddened to learn WWE Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan has passed away. One of pop culture’s most recognizable figures, Hogan helped WWE achieve global recognition in the 1980s,” WWE said on X. 0:34 Hulk Hogan dead: Wrestling legend passes away at 71 ...
Selena Gomez`s Only Murders in the Building Season 5 gets a release date
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Selena Gomez`s Only Murders in the Building Season 5 gets a release date

There`s good news for Selena Gomez fans, as `Only Murders in the Building` is officially coming back with its fifth season. According to Variety, Hulu has announced that the hit mystery-comedy series will return on September 9, 2025, with the first three episodes dropping on the same day. After that, new episodes will be released every week. The new season follows Charles (Steve Martin), Oliver (Martin Short), and Mabel (Selena Gomez) as they dive into a new case after the sudden and suspicious death of their beloved doorman, Lester. While others believe it was an accident, the trio thinks something is not right. Their investigation takes them deep into the dark corners of New York and beyond. They soon uncover a complicated web of secrets linked to powerful billionaires, old mobsters, ...
HR exec resigns after Coldplay ‘kiss cam’ video with Astronomer CEO – National
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HR exec resigns after Coldplay ‘kiss cam’ video with Astronomer CEO – National

Descrease article font size Increase article font size The female executive who was caught on camera embracing the CEO of her company at a Coldplay concert in a moment that went viral has resigned, according to news reports. Multiple news outlets reported that Kristin Cabot, the executive in charge of human resources at tech company Astronomer, has resigned.Her departure follows the resignation of CEO Andy Byron, who quit after the company said he was being put on leave pending an investigation.The episode resulted in endless memes, parody videos and screenshots of the pair’s shocked faces filling social media feedsCabot and Byron were caught by surprise when singer Chris Martin asked the cameras to scan the crowd for his “Jumbotron Song” duri...