All posts tagged: flex

TMC rebels flex muscle again, hold second councillors’ meet ahead of civic polls

TMC rebels flex muscle again, hold second councillors’ meet ahead of civic polls

Published by Parlour News

The Ritabrata Banerjee-led breakaway faction of the Trinamool Congress (TMC) on Saturday held its second meeting with former Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) councillors in a week, signalling a renewed challenge to Mamata Banerjee’s leadership ahead of the civic polls, even as party’s loyalist camp countered the move by filing police complaints alleging “forgery” and “unauthorised” use of TMC’s name and symbol. LoP in the West Bengal Legislative Assembly Ritabrata Banerjee, left, addresses a press conference, in Kolkata, West Bengal, Monday, June 22, (PTI) People aware of the matter said 47 former TMC councillors attended the meeting at a private banquet hall in Topsia area of East Kolkata. The meeting, the second after a similar gathering in New Town on June 22, was aimed at “strengthening the party’s support base in the city after its assembly poll debacle. Banners at both meetings displayed TMC’s grass-and-twin-flower symbol and “All India Trinamool Congress” name, though images of Mamata remained conspicuously missing. TMC joint national secretary Dola Sen lodged complaints at the New Town and Pragati Maidan police stations, …

Poster war in Punjab: ‘Boycott Mann’ banners spread, anti-Sukhbir flex surfaces in Ludhiana | Chandigarh News

Poster war in Punjab: ‘Boycott Mann’ banners spread, anti-Sukhbir flex surfaces in Ludhiana | Chandigarh News

Published by Parlour News

4 min readLudhianaJun 26, 2026 01:18 AM IST A poster war has been surfacing across Punjab with multiple ‘Boycott Bhagwant Mann’ flex boards at several places and a separate banner in Ludhiana targeting SAD president Sukhbir Singh Badal over past sacrilege-related controversies during the SAD-BJP tenure. This comes in parallel to a campaign mobilising crowds to socially and religiously isolate Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann. This movement gathered pace after the Akal Takht edict, on June 15, declared the CM “Guru Dokhi” and “Khalsa Panth Virodhi”. The first such flex boards against the CM were seen outside an SGPC-run gurdwara in Chauke, Bathinda, on June 23. On June 24, similar flex boards surfaced near Takht Damdama Sahib, one of Sikhism’s five Takhts, in Talwandi Sabo, Bathinda. Similar boards have also appeared in the Golden Temple complex in Amritsar, while information available indicates that SGPC-run gurdwaras are installing such flex boards at different locations across the state. The display is gradually spreading from Bathinda to Muktsar, Ludhiana, Amritsar and other places of Punjab. The latest anti-Mann …

Ranbir Kapoor gives shout-out to Alia Bhatt’s Alpha with special t-shirt; fans call it his ‘biggest flex’. Watch

Ranbir Kapoor gives shout-out to Alia Bhatt’s Alpha with special t-shirt; fans call it his ‘biggest flex’. Watch

Published by Webster

Alia Bhatt is currently busy with the promotions of her upcoming film Alpha, and it seems her husband and actor Ranbir Kapoor has joined in to support her. On Monday, Ranbir was seen flaunting an Alpha-themed T-shirt as he was clicked by the paparazzi. Ranbir Kapoor cheers for Alia Bhatt’s Alpha. Ranbir promotes Alia’s Alpha On Monday afternoon, the Barfi actor was spotted by the paparazzi as he entered a building. Though the photographers tried to get a closer look at Ranbir, he asked them to stay at the gate and not enter the building’s premises. However, the photographers managed to get a closer look at Ranbir’s T-shirt. The actor was proudly seen flaunting a black T-shirt that had the words, “My Wife’s An Alpha,” written on it — a clear shout-out to Alia’s upcoming film. Ranbir kept the look relaxed and casual, pairing the black T-shirt with matching track pants, a black cap, and sunglasses. Fans react Fans were thrilled to see Ranbir supporting Alia. A fan wrote, “His wife is Alpha and he’s …

Planning to buy Hero HF Deluxe Flex Fuel? Top 5 facts you must know

Planning to buy Hero HF Deluxe Flex Fuel? Top 5 facts you must know

Published by Parlour News

Hero MotoCorp has launched the Flex Fuel variant of the HF Deluxe in India at ₹72,792 (ex-showroom). The commuter motorcycle’s flex fuel variant has been launched at a time when the Indian government is focusing on increasing the ethanol content in petrol to 85% and eventually introduce 100% ethanol. The Hero HF Deluxe Flex Fuel comes with several technology upgrades to become compatible with E85 fuel, which is a mix of 85% ethanol and 15% petrol, likely to be available across India in the near future, as per the government’s strategy. Hero HF Deluxe Flex Fuel is powered by the same engine as the standard version of the bike, but comes with upgraded technology to be compatible with E85 petrol. If you are planning to buy the all-new Hero HF Deluxe Flex Fuel, here is a quick and comprehensive look at the top five facts about this motorcycle. Hero HF Deluxe Flex Fuel: Same engine with future-proof technology The Hero HF Deluxe continues to be powered by the same 97.2 cc, air-cooled, single-cylinder engine that …

Ultimate guide to Badminton Rackets under ₹5000 in India

Ultimate guide to Badminton Rackets under ₹5000 in India

Published by Webster

Walk into any sports shop in India, and the badminton racket section can feel overwhelming. Dozens of options stare back at you, each promising sharper smashes or faster swings. The truth is, for most club players, whether you’re a beginner finding your feet or an intermediate building your game, the sweet spot in value and performance lies well under ₹5000. In this price range, established brands like Yonex and Li-Ning offer well-engineered rackets derived from their professional lines. Meanwhile, emerging brands like Hundred and Apacs deliver impressive specifications at highly competitive prices. The key is simple: choose a racket that matches your playing style. This guide will help you do exactly that. What to look for in a Badminton Racket Balance point Head-heavy rackets give you more power on smashes. Even or head-light rackets are faster and better for doubles and net play. Most rackets in this list are head-heavy, ideal for players learning to attack. Shaft flexibility A flexible shaft bends on impact and springs back, adding power, great for beginners. A stiff shaft …

Huma Qureshi reveals Ed Sheeran loved Gangs of Wasseypur, called it a ‘cool’ film: ‘It was an ultimate flex’

Huma Qureshi reveals Ed Sheeran loved Gangs of Wasseypur, called it a ‘cool’ film: ‘It was an ultimate flex’

Published by Parlour News

Bollywood actor Huma Qureshi is currently gearing up for the release of her upcoming movie, Toxic: A Fairytale For Grown-Ups. She made her Bollywood debut with Anurag Kashyap‘s Gangs of Wasseypur, and in a recent podcast with Prakhar Gupta, Huma recalled how Ed Sheeran had watched the film and praised it. Huma Qureshi reveals Ed Sheeran found Gangs of Wasseypur a cool film. Huma Qureshi talks about Ed Sheeran loving Gangs of Wasseypur Huma recalled meeting Ed Sheeran at Farah Khan’s party and said, “Ultimate flex tha jab main Ed Sheeran se mili aur usne Gangs of Wasseypur dekhi thi (It was an ultimate flex when I met Ed Sheeran and he had watched Gangs of Wasseypur). And I was like, what? You have watched Gangs of Wasseypur? Farah Khan had hosted a party for Ed Sheeran when he was in Mumbai, and everyone met him there. I was trying to have a conversation with him, and he was very sweet. He said, I love your country, and I would love to do music here.” …

‘This isn’t a flex’: Suzanne Bernert slams Deepika Padukone’s response to ‘silent treatment’ over Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar 2 | Bollywood News

‘This isn’t a flex’: Suzanne Bernert slams Deepika Padukone’s response to ‘silent treatment’ over Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar 2 | Bollywood News

Published by Webster

Deepika Padukone recently grabbed headlines after addressing the chatter around her “silence” on husband Ranveer Singh’s blockbuster Dhurandhar: The Revenge. The actor responded by stating that she had watched the film “way before any of you did,” seemingly putting an end to the speculation. However, the controversy has taken a fresh turn, with actor Suzanne Bernert publicly questioning Deepika’s reaction to the ongoing buzz surrounding her lack of visible praise for the film. Taking to social media, Suzanne called out Deepika’s reaction and questioned why the actress had not publicly praised her husband. In her post, she remarked that such a response “isn’t a flex” and added that many were still waiting for Deepika to openly acknowledge Ranveer’s achievement. Her post on X read, “Dear Deepika This isn’t a flex! We are still waiting for you to openly praise your husband. I don’t understand why you are not doing it. #Dhurandhar2‌TheRevenge.” See Suzanne Bernert ‘s post for Deepika Padukone here: Dear Deepika 🙏🏻This isn’t a flex!We are still waiting for you to openly praise your …

Actor questions Deepika Padukone over her response to silence on Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar 2: ‘Isn’t a flex’

Actor questions Deepika Padukone over her response to silence on Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar 2: ‘Isn’t a flex’

Published by Parlour News

Actor Deepika Padukone recently took a playful route to shut down the chatter around her ‘silence’ on Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar 2. Now, actor Suzanne Bernert has taken a swipe at her explanation, saying she doesn’t understand why Deepika isn’t coming forward to publicly praise her husband for the film’s success. This comes after Deepika Padukone took to Instagram to address the growing speculation around her silence over the success of Dhurandhar 2. Suzanne Bernert questions Deepika Padukone On Thursday, actor Suzanne Bernert took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to call out Deepika for her silence on the success of Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar, while also criticising her recent response to the ongoing chatter. “Dear Deepika (folded hand emoji), This isn’t a flex! We are still waiting for you to openly praise your husband. I don’t understand why you are not doing it. #Dhurandhar2‌TheRevenge,” she wrote. This comes after Deepika took to Instagram to address the growing speculation around her silence over the success of Dhurandhar 2. Putting an end to the chatter, the actor responded …

Lone rangers flex their muscle against alliances in Assam battle

Lone rangers flex their muscle against alliances in Assam battle

Published by Parlour News

A polling official demonstrates how to use electronic voting machines during training for government employees ahead of the Assam legislative assembly election in Guwahati, India, on March 25, 2026. | Photo Credit: AP The “non-aligned” political parties may be the dark horses in Assam’s electoral battle between two blocs — the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) and the Asom Sonmiloto Morcha (ASM). Mandate 2026 is largely expected to be a straight fight between the Bharatiya Janata Party-led NDA and the Congress-led ASM across Assam’s 126 Assembly seats. Harvesting anxiety: On Assam, its Assembly election The BJP has three allies — the Asom Gana Parishad, the Bodoland People’s Front (BPF), and the Rabha Hasong Joutha Mancha. The Congress has five partners in the ASM — two of the Left Front, two sired the anti-Citizenship (Amendment) Act stir of 2019, and a hill-based tribal party. The two blocs are gung-ho about victory on April 9, the day of voting. However, the neutral parties have been gaining in confidence as the D-Day approaches. The most confident among these parties …

BCCI Awards | The great Indian flex: Trophies and talents | Cricket News

BCCI Awards | The great Indian flex: Trophies and talents | Cricket News

Published by Webster

BCCI’s various winners at its annual awards on Sunday, celebrating a year when India picked 5 ICC trophies, across men and women, could be carbon-dated in various ways. The journey from determination to dominance, can literally be gauged by their cars, mobile phones, movies and video games, of the day. Rahul Dravid recalled getting a lift from fellow Lifetime Achievement Award recipient Roger Binny back to his Indiranagar home, while chewing the 1983 World Cup winner’s brains about cricket, riding in a FIAT, “which was the Ferrari of that time.” Abhishek Sharma recalled going to a state camp with a Samsung mobile, where “only Shubman Gill had an IPhone”, Sanju Samson’s first was a Motorola with a flap, and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, carries two phones, his seniors informed with a chuckle. Hardik Pandya’s first vehicle was a Maruti 800, Samson’s a Wagon R and Abhishek’s an Activa scooty. Hardik’s favourite movie remained the 1998 Godzilla, Sooryavanshi’s Dhurandhar, while Abhishek digs 3 Idiots. While Samson grew up playing Grand Theft Auto and Abhishek Cricket 07, the teenaged …