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Delhi’s fragile foundation: Repeated house collapse, unchecked expansion of the city

Delhi’s fragile foundation: Repeated house collapse, unchecked expansion of the city

The collapse of a building in Saidulajab on Saturday, which killed at least six people, is not an isolated accident. Experts, officials and past records suggest it is a manifestation of a much larger crisis unfolding across Delhi, where hundreds of unauthorised colonies and urban villages are dotted with buildings that flout norms, leaving millions of people vulnerable to disaster in the very houses they live in. NDRF team conduct a rescue operation as the building collapsed in Saidulajab, Saket, on Sunday. (Ishant Chauhan/ HT Photo) The six-storey structure, where two additional floors were allegedly being constructed atop an existing building, came crashing down beside a dining mess frequented by postgraduate students, including doctors and engineers. Locals said the building housed offices and co-working spaces on its lower floors, while construction activity was underway above. Civic officials said the structure stood in an unauthorised colony where no new construction should have been permitted in the first place. “There are no approved layout plans or building plans in this area. It is an unauthorised colony that has …

Randeep Hooda reacts to being called ‘rude and difficult’ on sets: ‘Industry’s full of fragile glass egos, insecurities’

Randeep Hooda reacts to being called ‘rude and difficult’ on sets: ‘Industry’s full of fragile glass egos, insecurities’

Bollywood actor Randeep Hooda, who is best known for films like Sarbjit, Highway, Jism 2 and more, recently talked about the perception of him being “rude” or “difficult” in the film industry. In an interview with Zoom, he shared why his blunt personality was often misunderstood in Bollywood. Randeep Hooda talks about Bollywood misunderstanding his blunt nature. Randeep Hooda on being labelled rude and difficult Randeep said that most of these assumptions stemmed from misunderstandings and the direct way people from Haryana usually communicate. He clarified that he has never had disrespectful exchanges with filmmakers, except for his fallout with Ram Gopal Varma. Talking about how rumours spread on film sets, the actor said, “I did not realise that the mouthpiece of the chatter that goes on in movies comes from assistant directors. So when you’re getting ready and something is not right, maybe the look isn’t right or you’re not getting something correct before going to the set, and there’s an assistant director knocking every minute saying, ‘Sir, ready?’ after you’ve already told them …

‘Bollywood has fragile glass egos, insecurities’: Randeep Hooda on being termed difficult | Bollywood News

‘Bollywood has fragile glass egos, insecurities’: Randeep Hooda on being termed difficult | Bollywood News

Randeep Hooda, known for performances in films like Highway, Sarbjit, and, Saheb, Biwi Aur Gangster, has addressed the long-standing perception of him being “arrogant” or “difficult” in the film industry. In a recent conversation, the actor reacted to the the rumours surrounding his behaviour on film sets, his fallout with filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma, and why his blunt personality was often misunderstood in Bollywood. In a conversation with Zoom TV, Randeep explained that much of this image may have been shaped by misunderstandings, his straightforward nature, and the way people from Haryana naturally communicate. The actor also clarified that, barring a rare exception, he never had disrespectful confrontations with directors over creative differences. “I don’t think I have had any disrespectful exchange with a director on any creative thing ever, except once when I was doing an anthology film for the Factory (Ram Gopal Varma’s production house), where me and Ramu also had a fallout. Apart from that, there hasn’t been,” he said. Randeep Hooda on Haryana roots and speaking bluntly The actor admitted, however, …

Tom Felton opens up about playing an evil James Bond in They Will Kill You: ‘He is a fragile warrior’

Tom Felton opens up about playing an evil James Bond in They Will Kill You: ‘He is a fragile warrior’

Tom Felton plays a member of a Satanic Club in the new action horror They Will Kill You, directed by Kirill Sokolov. The film, which also stars Zazie Beetz, Myha’la, and Patricia Arquette, was released in theatres on March 27. Tom talked about his character, describing him as someone who does not quite meet the ‘requirements’ to become James Bondbut thinks he is. Tom Felton at the premiere of They Will Kill You during the SXSW Conference and Festival. (Photo by Nicola Gell / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP) (Getty Images via AFP) What Tom said about his character In a statement, the actor talked about his part in the film and said, “Well, Kevin, he’s a fragile warrior, I think. I put him as a ’90s banker who was highly successful. Two years in a row he was the highest selling banker back in London in the square mile. But he got offered a chance to go to New York to extend his career where he got a bit greedy. …

Kaouther Ben Hania reacts on CBFC blocking The Voice of Hind Rajab’s release: ‘Is India-Israel honeymoon so fragile?’

Kaouther Ben Hania reacts on CBFC blocking The Voice of Hind Rajab’s release: ‘Is India-Israel honeymoon so fragile?’

Tunisian filmmaker Kaouther Ben Hania has questioned the decision to stall the theatrical release of her Oscar-nominated docudrama The Voice of Hind Rajab (2025). According to the film’s distributor, the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has not cleared the film for release in India, reportedly due to concerns about India–Israel relations. The CBFC has not provided an official statement on the matter. (Also read: The Voice of Hind Rajab review: Devastating and audacious docudrama might be the most essential film of the year) Director Kaouther Ben Hania opened up about her film The Voice of Hind Rajab, which faces a release blockade in India due to concerns over its impact on India-Israel relations. Ben Hania questions talling of her film In a post shared on Instagram, Kaouther Ben Hania wrote: “I grew up loving India. Bollywood was part of my childhood. At some point, I even imagined I had Indian roots just to feel special. Is the honeymoon between the ‘world’s largest democracy’ and the ‘only democracy in the Middle East’ so fragile that …

Iranian hardliner warns US to ‘prepare coffins’ as Oman talks show fragile hope

Iranian hardliner warns US to ‘prepare coffins’ as Oman talks show fragile hope

Published on Feb 08, 2026 01:57 pm IST An Iranian hardline lawmaker has escalated war rhetoric by warning that “American carpenters should prepare their coffins” if a conflict erupts, even as the United States and Iran pursue indirect talks in Oman that both sides are cautiously describing as a tentative “good start” marked by deep mutual distrust. Watch for more   News / Videos / World News / Iranian hardliner warns US to ‘prepare coffins’ as Oman talks show fragile hope Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Ladakh LG calls for sustainable, responsible tourism to protect fragile ecosystem

Ladakh LG calls for sustainable, responsible tourism to protect fragile ecosystem

Leh, Ladakh Lt Governor Kavinder Gupta on Sunday called for the promotion of sustainable and responsible tourism to protect the region’s fragile ecosystem while ensuring inclusive, long-term benefits for local communities. Ladakh LG calls for sustainable, responsible tourism to protect fragile ecosystem He said tourism is a key pillar of Ladakh’s economic growth, significantly contributing to livelihood generation for local communities while strengthening allied sectors such as hospitality, transport, handicrafts, and eco-tourism. Gupta was speaking during his visit to the iconic Sangam Point one of Ladakh’s most prominent tourist destinations located about 35 kilometres from Leh on the Srinagar–Leh National Highway. The site marks the spectacular confluence of the Indus and Zanskar rivers and is globally renowned for the striking visual contrast of the blue waters of the Indus merging with the muddy green-brown waters of the Zanskar, forming a single majestic river. “There is a need to promote sustainable and responsible tourism practices to protect Ladakh’s fragile ecosystem and ensure inclusive, long-term benefits for the region and its people,” the Lt Governor said. Describing …

From Fragile Paper To Secure Pixels: PMs’ Museum & Library Launches Secure Digital Archives For Scholars | India News

From Fragile Paper To Secure Pixels: PMs’ Museum & Library Launches Secure Digital Archives For Scholars | India News

Last Updated:November 30, 2025, 01:31 IST The collection undergoing digitisation is immense, comprising over 25 million documents belonging to more than 1,300 individuals and organisations By removing geographical barriers, the initiative aims to strengthen the study of modern India’s historical and political evolution. (Representational image/Getty) The Prime Ministers’ Museum and Library (PMML) has launched a comprehensive digitisation project of its vast and rare archival collection, the Ministry of Culture announced on Saturday. This landmark initiative is designed to achieve the dual objectives of ensuring the long-term preservation of fragile historical documents and significantly enhancing remote access for genuine research scholars worldwide. The PMML, housed at the historic Teen Murti Bhavan, is a premier national institution dedicated to preserving and showcasing the legacy of all Prime Ministers of India since Independence. The collection undergoing digitisation is immense, comprising over 25 million documents belonging to more than 1,300 individuals and organisations pivotal to modern and contemporary Indian history. This material includes irreplaceable personal papers, correspondence, seminal speeches, private diaries, and newspaper articles, which are regularly consulted by …

‘Ibrahim, Khushi have fragile hearts’: Karan Johar opens up on hate received by Nadaaniyan, takes accountability

‘Ibrahim, Khushi have fragile hearts’: Karan Johar opens up on hate received by Nadaaniyan, takes accountability

Earlier this year, Saif Ali Khan and Amrita Singh’s son Ibrahim Ali Khan made his debut in Bollywood opposite Janhvi Kapoor’s sister with Nadaaniyan. Directed by debutante Shauna Gautam, the teen rom com was backed by Karan Johar’s production house Dharma. Nadaaniyan failed to impress, like some films do every now and then. The dialogues, performances and many references such as ‘greatest Noida’ were trolled brutally. But the negativity did not stop there and went on for weeks, with some netizens even body shaming the lead actors. KJo has now spoken about the hatred received by Nadaaniyan, taking the accountability for it. Ibrahim Ali Khan, Karan Johar and Khushi Kapoor Karan Johar recently got candid during an interview and revealed that his team had reached out to certain YouTubers requesting them to move on from Nadaaniyan. However, YouTubers claimed that making content about the film’s failure is garnering engagement on their accounts. Karan explained that hating on Nadaaniyan became ‘fashionable’. But he believes it’s time to move on. Talking to Galatta Plus, KJo shared, “Move …

Israel-Hamas Ceasefire: Hamas Releases Three Israeli Hostages In Latest Swap Under Fragile Truce

Israel-Hamas Ceasefire: Hamas Releases Three Israeli Hostages In Latest Swap Under Fragile Truce

Hamas released three more Israeli captives in the Gaza Strip in the sixth such exchange following days of tense negotiations that threatened to undo the precarious ceasefire.In return, Israel began returning 369 Palestinian prisoners held in Israeli jails on Saturday, most without any charges or convictions. It is the largest number of Palestinians to be freed since the beginning of the truce. n18oc_worldNews18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link