A Bollywood actress known for her beautiful and expressive eyes had a stunning debut in a film that captured national attention. Yes! we are talking about Salma Agha, who came into the spotlight in 1982 for B.R. Chopra’s film ‘Nikaah’ opposite Raj Babbar and Deepak Parashar. The film, which dealt with sensitive social matters around…
Captain Suryakumar Yadav in conversation with reporters after the match (Picture credit – Pratyush Raj/TimesofIndia.com) Former Pakistan batter Yousuf Youhana, who later changed name to Mohammad Yousuf, used disrespectful language and joked about India captain Suryakumar Yadav‘s name as part of a panel discussion. The 51-year-old also stated the Indian cricket board was using its…
On Feb 15, 1926, the city witnessed the opening of Lucknow Junction, a station that would become the cornerstone of the Rohilkund and Kumaon Railway (RKR).With commodious platforms and electric lighting, it was a symbol of modernity but its significance extended far beyond its architecture. It was the culmination of decades of railway expansion, trade…
South Indian films are gaining popularity in the Hindi belt. Telugu, Tamil, and Kannada films are leading the way. However, Malayalam films are struggling to find a similar audience. Manjummel Boys was a hit but not released in Hindi. Marco and Lokah: Chapter 1-Chandra are among the most successful Malayalam films dubbed in Hindi. Post…
Step off a train at Charbagh railway station and the first thing that strikes you is not the rush of passengers or the clatter of luggage trolleys — but the domes and arches that rise like a nawabi palace. For nearly a century, this architectural marvel has been more than just a transit point; it…
‘Saiyaara’, starring Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda, topped OTT with 5.5 million viewers on Netflix. It beat Rajinikanth’s ‘Coolie’, which had 4.7 million on Amazon Prime Video. ‘Inspector Zende’ and ‘Kingdom’ saw varied viewership, while Maalik ranked fifth with 2 million viewers on Amazon Prime Video. ‘Saiyaara’, featuring Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda, was the…
Lower-income borrowers with limited income are increasingly turning to gold loans instead of microfinance institutions (MFIs) to meet urgent financial needs. Rising gold prices, lower gold-loan interest rates and stricter MFI lending norms are driving the trend. RBI data show gold-backed loans jumped 122 per cent year-on-year until June, while the Microfinance Industry Network reported…
Dhanashree Verma, who was earlier married to cricketer Yuzvendra Chahal, has now given a candid update on her personal life. Known as an actress, choreographer and influencer with millions of followers on social media, she is currently seen on the reality show ‘Rise and Fall.’In a recent episode of ‘Rise and Fall’, Dhanashree Verma opened…
The recently released Marathi thriller ‘Dashavatar’ starring Dilip Prabhavalkar, directed by Subodh Khanolkar, hit the theatres on September 12. The movie has been performing well at the box office, as after a successful weekend, the film went on to collect good numbers on its first Monday.As per trade analyst Sacnilk, the movie, which opened at…
Anurag Kashyap reminisced about the electric atmosphere at a Delhi theatre when his college, Hansraj, booked it for Shah Rukh Khan’s ‘Deewana’. He recalled the deafening cheers for SRK, a college senior celebrated for his academic and athletic prowess. Kashyap also shared how SRK advised him on public statements, admiring his strength, while a schoolmate…
