When Kamal Haasan’s ex-wife Sarika decided to give birth to their child despite being called the ‘other woman’: ‘I did not ask him to marry me, leave his wife…’ |

Kamal Haasan and Sarika’s relationship began amidst controversy. Sarika faced criticism as Haasan was still married. Despite societal pressure, their love persisted. Sarika chose to keep their child, informing Haasan of her decision. Haasan then divorced Vani Ganapathy and married Sarika in 1988. They had two daughters, Shruti Haasan and Akshara Haasan. The couple eventually…

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Amitabh Bachchan’s iconic Juhu home Prateeksha submerged in floodwaters amid heavy Mumbai rains – Watch VIRAL video |

Amitabh Bachchan’s Juhu residence, Prateeksha, now owned by daughter Shweta, was flooded following heavy Mumbai rains. Bought by Amitabh after ‘Sholay,’ the home holds sentimental value. Meanwhile, Amitabh recently made his Telugu debut in ‘Kalki 2898 AD,’ starring alongside Kamal Haasan, Prabhas, and Deepika Padukone. The famous Juhu residence of Amitabh Bachchan, known as Prateeksha…

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Only 8,700 interned for over 1.27 lakh postings: Why are students turning away from the PM Internship Scheme?

Photo source: pminternship.mca.gov.in When the Prime Minister’s Internship Scheme (PMIS) was unveiled in the 2024-25 Budget, it was pitched as a watershed moment in India’s effort to bridge the gap between academia and industry. The government’s vision was both ambitious and commendable: to create one crore internships for the youth in the nation’s top 500…

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Vidya Balan gave ‘gaalis’ to Vidhu Vinod Chopra during screen tests for ‘Parineeta’, reveals the producer, director: ‘Who does he think he is?’ |

idya Balan’s journey in Hindi cinema began with ‘Parineeta’, the 2005 adaptation of Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay’s 1914 novella. Directed by the late Pradeep Sarkar and produced by Vidhu Vinod Chopra, the film not only introduced Vidya to Bollywood but also went on to establish her as one of the industry’s finest performers. As Parineeta celebrated…

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From kitchen to nature: 7 places that teach lessons classrooms never will

Forget the classroom, these 8 places are where real learning happens (Image: TOI) Although classrooms are a powerful setting for structured learning, they are not the only location where meaningful education takes place. In fact, studies have consistently shown that some of the most valuable lessons about problem-solving, empathy, creativity and critical thinking are learnt…

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‘Ghuspaithiya Bachao Yatra’: BJP targets Rahul’s ‘Voter Adhikar Yatra’; seeks apology after Psephologist deletes Maharashtra elections data | India News

NEW DELHI: BJP on Tuesday lashed out at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over his “vote theft” allegations, two days after psephologist Sanjay Kumar admitted to sharing incorrect voter data related to the Maharashtra elections.BJP accused the leader of opposition of relying on “false and unverified figures” targeting the Election Commission and labelling “genuine voters as…

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Opted for new income tax regime? Don’t stop putting money in these investments – here’s why

Many legacy instruments serve essential portfolio or risk-management roles, and discontinuing them may impair financial resilience or return optimization. (AI image) New income tax regime savings: The adoption of the new income tax regime has eliminated most deduction-linked incentives. However, evaluating investments purely on tax efficiency can be misleading. Many legacy instruments serve essential portfolio…

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Explained: The history of legacy admissions in the US and why Stanford’s latest move is raising eyebrows

Stanford University has prompted renewed debate over legacy admissions after announcing it will no longer participate in California’s state-funded student aid programmes. The move allows the university to continue factoring in applicants’ familial ties to alumni and donors when selecting its undergraduate class for autumn 2026, bypassing new state law aimed at limiting the influence…

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Karnataka: Bengaluru City University to carry Manmohan Singh’s name; bill passed in assembly | India News

NEW DELHI: The Karnataka Assembly on Tuesday passed a bill to rename Bengaluru City University as Dr Manmohan Singh Bengaluru City University, in honour of the former Prime Minister who passed away earlier this year.The Congress-majority assembly’s decision came months after Manmohan Singh’s passing.In June 2006, during his tenure as Prime Minister, Singh laid the…

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