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BJP sweeps Falta bypoll with record 100k margin; TMC finished 4th, loses deposit

BJP sweeps Falta bypoll with record 100k margin; TMC finished 4th, loses deposit

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The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) swept the repoll for Bengal’s Falta assembly seat on Sunday with its candidate Debangshu Panda winning by a margin of over one lakh votes. BJP candidate Debangshu Panda celebrates his victory in the Falta Assembly elections. (ANI Video Grab) Panda won by a record margin of 109,021 votes – the highest among all 294 seats polled in April – while Trinamool Congress (TMC) came in fourth with 7,783 votes, losing its electoral deposit for the first time since 2011, when it unseated the Left Front government and ruled for three terms. Panda secured 149,666 votes. CPI(M)’s Sambhu Nath Kurmi and Congress candidate Abdur Razzak Molla came second and third in the race with 40645 and 10084 votes respectively. The assembly seat has around 225,000 voters of whom about 165,000 are Hindus. The Falta repoll was ordered because a section of Hindu voters alleged that Jahangir Khan, the TMC candidate, and his men had prevented them from voting in any election since 2011. Also Read:Falta election results 2026 LIVE: BJP’s Debangshu …

Saif Ali Khan calls romcoms a ‘failed experiment’: They are an anomaly that started and finished with me

Saif Ali Khan calls romcoms a ‘failed experiment’: They are an anomaly that started and finished with me

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In his career that has spanned over three decades now, Saif Ali Khan has ventured into different genres and mediums. Recently, he was seen in the intense drama Kartavya on Netflix where he played a cop. However, it’s his late ’90s and early 2000s romcoms like Hum Tum (2004) and Salaam Namaste (2005) that made the actor a household name, even getting him a National Film Award. Saif Ali Khan In recent years, Bollywood has been unable to churn a romcom that could gather such a popularity that Saif Ali Khan saw in his early years, and the actor has an interesting take on it. “I loved doing romcoms, but I feel they were like an anomaly in Indian cinema which might have even started and finished with me in a sense. I think romcoms are a failed experiment, although a beautiful one. There is something going deeper in the Indian society which is the want for a love story,” he says. Watch the entire chat with Saif Ali Khan here: The actor adds, “A …

Sourav Ganguly saved Rahul Dravid’s ODI career by going against BCCI selectors: ‘It could have finished him’

Sourav Ganguly saved Rahul Dravid’s ODI career by going against BCCI selectors: ‘It could have finished him’

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Sourav Ganguly’s latest comments on Rahul Dravid offer more than a nostalgic anecdote. They reopened one of the most consequential tactical decisions in Indian cricket, a move that helped preserve Dravid’s ODI career while reshaping the team structure ahead of the 2003 World Cup. Sourav Ganguly spoke about his decision to use Rahul Dravid as a wicketkeeper in ODIs. (PTI, X images) Speaking on Raj Shamani’s podcast, Ganguly reflected on his leadership philosophy of publicly backing players while privately addressing hard truths. The example he chose was Dravid. “There was a phase when Rahul Dravid was getting picked in ODIs. But people used to say his strike rate was not good enough. Selectors would say maybe someone else needed to be picked. But I did not leave him, because if I had left him, it could have finished him,” Ganguly said. That recollection points directly to the early 2000s, when Dravid’s place in India’s ODI side was under genuine scrutiny. By then, Dravid was already one of India’s most respected batters, but ODI cricket was …

‘Democracy will be finished’: Priyanka Gandhi attacks Centre over amendment bill

‘Democracy will be finished’: Priyanka Gandhi attacks Centre over amendment bill

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Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Thursday launched a sharp attack on the Centre, warning that the proposed Constitution amendment linked to women’s reservation and delimitation could have serious consequences for India’s democratic framework, reported PTI. Speaking during a debate in the Lok Sabha, she alleged that the government has moved from exerting pressure on institutions to launching what she described as an “open attack” on democracy. Sharp Criticism of Proposed Constitutional Changes Priyanka Gandhi questioned the intent behind the proposed amendment, arguing that while it appears to promote women’s representation, its deeper implications raise concerns, reported PTI. She asked why the government cannot implement 33 per cent reservation for women within the existing 543 Lok Sabha seats, instead of linking it to a future increase in seats through delimitation, reported PTI. According to her, the proposal to expand the Lok Sabha to up to 850 seats based on delimitation creates uncertainty and shifts the focus away from immediate implementation. Concerns Over Delimitation Commission The Congress leader expressed apprehension about the role of the proposed …

10 years of Kapoor & Sons: Finished reading the script with tears in my eyes, says Sidharth Malhotra

10 years of Kapoor & Sons: Finished reading the script with tears in my eyes, says Sidharth Malhotra

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Shakun Batra’s 2016 family drama Kapoor & Sons, featuring late veteran Rishi Kapoor alongside Sidharth Malhotra, Fawad Khan, Alia Bhatt, Ratna Pathak Shah, and Rajat Kapoor, clocks 10 years today. Sidharth portrayed Arjun, the younger son and underdog of the family. The character, modelled on Shakun’s relationship with his sister, harboured resentment toward his elder brother, Rahul (played by Fawad), for being the golden child. Sidharth Malhotra Recalling how he came on board, Sidharth tells us, “When I first read the script, I remember finishing it with tears in my eyes. It felt so real, like stepping into a warm, chaotic Punjabi family where every character had a heartbeat. Playing Arjun was special because he was layered, vulnerable and carrying so much inside him.” The 41-year-old says that this has been a deeply rewarding project. “10 years later, people still talk about the film, the scenes and the family dynamics. Like they’ve lived with these characters themselves. That kind of love is rare, and I feel grateful we got to bring that story to life,” …

Will Vijay Sethupathi star in Maharaja 2? Actor confirms director Nithilan Saminathan has finished script

Will Vijay Sethupathi star in Maharaja 2? Actor confirms director Nithilan Saminathan has finished script

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Vijay Sethupathi starrer Maharaja was released in theaters in 2024 and became a massive success at the box office. Now, it appears that the film may have a sequel, with Vijay Sethupathi once again headlining the project. Vijay Sethupathi to star in Maharaja sequel? Speaking with Galatta Plus, Vijay Sethupathi said, “Director Nithilan Saminathan has completed the script for Maharaja 2. I’m excited to hear it soon.” For those unaware, Maharaja follows the story of a Chennai barber who reports the theft of his steel dustbin, “Lakshmi,” to the police. The bizarre complaint initially leads the police to dismiss him. However, they later realize that the complaint is a ploy to hunt down three criminals who broke into his home and brutally attacked his daughter while he was away. How the father takes revenge on his daughter’s attackers, and whether justice is ultimately delivered, forms the crux of the story. Vijay Sethupathi headlined the project, which featured an ensemble cast including Anurag Kashyap, Mamta Mohandas, Natty Subramaniam, Abhirami, Divyabharathi, Singampuli, Aruldoss, Munishkanth, and others in …

‘Virat Kohli watches my flop Dhol before matches to relax’: Priyadarshan says he’s ‘finished’ with comedies, is scared to make them | Bollywood News

‘Virat Kohli watches my flop Dhol before matches to relax’: Priyadarshan says he’s ‘finished’ with comedies, is scared to make them | Bollywood News

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4 min readKochiMar 13, 2026 02:26 PM IST The master of comedies in Indian cinema is now scared of comedies; at least that’s what he says. When it comes to comedy films, there aren’t many who can match the brilliance and prolificacy of Priyadarshan. In a filmmaking career spanning four decades, he has created dozens of evergreen humorous movies, many of which carry unparalleled rewatch value. However, Priyadarshan is now concerned that he has finally run out of novel ideas. Nonetheless, for his fans, there’s nothing quite like a good Priyadarshan film, and the same holds true even for cricketer and former Indian team captain Virat Kohli. “Frankly speaking, I like to make serious films now. I don’t like making comedies anymore; I am forced to now. I think I have run out of ideas. I am finished. I don’t want to repeat what I did in the past. I will make one more comedy film, and I am done,” he shared during a recent conversation with Pinkvilla. Must Read | Priyadarshan reacts to Paresh …

Boong producers say Manipur clashes began ‘the moment we finished filming’, reveal what communities in Moreh told them

Boong producers say Manipur clashes began ‘the moment we finished filming’, reveal what communities in Moreh told them

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For producers Vikesh Bhutani and Shujaat Saudagar, the BAFTA win for their film Boong came as a surprise and reinforced their belief that cinema can serve as a bridge to overcome hatred and foster global unity. The coming-of-age film, directed by Lakshmipriya Devi, won the award for Best Children’s and Family Film at the 2026 BAFTA awards ceremony, held at the Royal Festival Hall in London. Boong is a Manipuri-language film directed by Lakshmipriya Devi. “Winning is something which is the cherry on the cake. I personally was not expecting a win. But once we made the shortlist, there was always hope,” Shujaat told PTI in an interview. Boong revolves around a young boy searching for his absent father, whom he wants to bring home to surprise his mother. It was the only Indian film nominated at the awards. Lakshmipriya, who wrote and directed the movie, accepted the trophy during the ceremony and was accompanied by Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani of Excel Entertainment. Vikesh and Shujaat have produced the project through their banner Chalkboard …

How Vaishnavi Adkar finished runner up in W100 Bengaluru

How Vaishnavi Adkar finished runner up in W100 Bengaluru

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At the SM Krishna Tennis Stadium in Bengaluru last week, Vaishnavi Adkar made big strides. Ranked India No 7 in women’s singles, she went on a winning spree, knocking out three higher-ranked opponents – two of them ranked in the top 150 of the world rankings – to finish as the runner-up at the ITF W100 Bengaluru. Having entered the tournament as a wildcard, the 21-year-old Adkar wasn’t in anyone’s list of favourites at the start of the week. Yet by the end, she had jumped 224 spots to be ranked world No 466th in women’s singles. She is now also India’s No 2 in the discipline, only behind Sahaja Yamalapalli (world No 397). While it may appear to be an overnight success for outsiders, it was the culmination of years of hard work and dedication for Adkar. “I think it was a wonderful week for me,” said Adkar in a conversation with The Bridge. “If I’m being honest, I didn’t really expect it either, but it’s not like an overnight thing that just happened, …

‘I felt finished, didn’t know how to recover from it’: Bhumi Pednekar recalls heartbreak of India’s ‘biggest flop film’ | Bollywood News

‘I felt finished, didn’t know how to recover from it’: Bhumi Pednekar recalls heartbreak of India’s ‘biggest flop film’ | Bollywood News

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4 min readNew DelhiFeb 12, 2026 08:11 PM IST A quick search for The Lady Killer, starring Arjun Kapoor and Bhumi Pednekar, will tell you that the film is widely regarded as one of the biggest box-office flops in the history of Indian cinema. Made on a reported budget of Rs 45 crore, the 2023 release is said to have sold just 293 tickets across India on its opening day and eventually earned less than Rs 1 lakh in its lifetime run. The film was later made available for free on YouTube, where curiosity driven by its disastrous box office performance and the surrounding trolling led many viewers to watch it, pushing its view count past 5 million. In a recent interaction, Bhumi spoke about the circumstances surrounding the film’s troubled release, describing it as one of the most difficult phases of her career. ‘An incomplete film was put out’ In a conversation with Mid-Day, Bhumi revealed that what eventually reached theatres was not the film the actors had signed on for. According to her, …