Mogambo’s tailor, netas’ favourite: Meet the dressmaker of icons – Madhav Agasti Madhav Agasti’s mobile rings as we step into his tailoring shop in Bandra. “Farooq Abdullah,” Agasti tells his son, Shantanu, before answering. The first time he had met Abdullah, then the chief minister of Jammu & Kashmir, was in 1984. Agasti was at…
‘Inspector Zende’, directed by Chinmay Mandlekar, is set to offer a unique, goofy take on the notorious manhunt for serial killer Charles Sobhraj. The movie focuses on his sensational escape from Tihar Jail in 1986. Leading the cast are Manoj Bajpayee as the titular Inspector Zende and Jim Sarbh as the elusive criminal.The duo is…
Filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali is embroiled in a new controversy after a First Information Report (FIR) was lodged against him and two others in Bikaner, Rajasthan. According to the report, the complaint was filed by Prateek Raj Mathur, a line producer who alleges fraud, misbehavior, and breach of trust related to the production of Bhansali’s…
CHANDIGARH: The Indian Army and IAF are spearheading large-scale humanitarian missions in flood-hit border districts of Punjab and parts of Jammu and Himachal Pradesh, opening crucial communication channels with Pakistani counterparts that were severed after the recent hostilities. Despite tense relations and a recent flare-up of missile fire and airstrikes during Operation Sindoor following the…
Zeenat Aman is an icon and continues to inspire many through the way she conducts herself. As she speaks about her life, experiences and honest opinions on social media, she’s managed to strongly connect even to the youth. But the actress has shown a lot of resilience in her personal life as she went through…
Sonakshi Sinha is in the news for addressing unauthorized use of her photos by brands, demanding they be removed or face public exposure. Simultaneously, she shared a lighthearted video with her husband, Zaheer Iqbal, capturing their infectious laughter and playful bond. The couple, who married in June 2024, showcased their delightful chemistry, charming fans with…
Ukrainian students adapt to learning in makeshift underground classrooms amid ongoing conflict. (Image: Pexels) The basement of an administrative building in Bobryk, a small village in Ukraine’s northern Sumy region close to the front line, was never designed as a school but it now houses several small classrooms divided by heavy plastic sheets. One school…
A dialogue in the female superhero Malayalam film ‘Lokah,’ directed by Dominic Arun, has caused a stir, alleging that it hurt the sentiments of the people of Karnataka. For this, actor Dulquer Salmaan, the producer of the film, has apologized. The makers have stated that the verse was added in error and that they did…
The finance ministry will kick-start the Budget-making exercise for 2026-27 from October 9 against the backdrop of global geopolitical uncertainties and the steep 50% US tariff on Indian shipments.The upcoming Budget will need to address the challenges of boosting demand, creating jobs and ensuring the economy moves towards a sustained growth path of over 8%….
Kannada actress Ranya Rao has been slapped with a hefty fine in an illegal gold smuggling case. According to a report from Tribune India, an investigation conducted by the country’s Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has confirmed that Ranya Rao illegally brought 127.3 kg of gold into India. Based on this, the authorities have imposed…
