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Bhumi Pednekar says she had a crush on Imran Khan growing up: ‘He was the greenest flag in all his rom-com films’

Bhumi Pednekar says she had a crush on Imran Khan growing up: ‘He was the greenest flag in all his rom-com films’

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There was a time when romantic comedies were one of Bollywood’s biggest strengths. Films filled with charming leads, relatable love stories and emotional warmth dominated the late 2000s and early 2010s. Among the actors most closely associated with that era was Imran Khan, whose easy-going screen presence and boy-next-door appeal made him one of the most loved romantic heroes of the time. Now, after staying away from acting for nearly a decade, Imran is finally making his full-fledged comeback with Netflix’s upcoming film Adhure Hum Adhure Tum opposite Bhumi Pednekar. And if there is one person especially excited about the project, it is Bhumi herself. Bhumi Pednekar says Imran Khan defined Bollywood rom-coms for her generation. In a recent conversation with Grazia India, the actor spoke about working alongside Imran and admitted that she had been a fan long before they ever shared screen space. Bhumi opens up about her longtime crush on Imran Speaking about Adhure Hum Adhure Tum, Bhumi couldn’t hide her enthusiasm about finally sharing screen space with Imran Khan, an actor …

Ranveer Singh spends time in Budapest amid growing Don 3 row, meets football star Declan Rice

Ranveer Singh spends time in Budapest amid growing Don 3 row, meets football star Declan Rice

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A lot is being said about Ranveer Singh and his fallout with Farhan Akhtar over Don 3, especially after the Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) issued a non-cooperation directive against the actor. However, Ranveer appears unfazed by the noise surrounding the controversy. Staying away from the clamour, the actor has been spending time with Arsenal football star Declan Rice in Budapest. Other details surrounding Ranveer Singh’s visit to Budapest remain unclear at the moment. Ranveer Singh chills with Declan Rice On Friday, Ranveer took to Instagram to share how he is spending his time amid the growing controversy. He took to Instagram Stories to share a cheerful moment with Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice in a candid photo from what appears to be a late-night meet-up. In the picture, the actor looked stylish in a pastel printed shirt paired with blush-pink trousers and tinted sunglasses, while Declan kept it casual in a black T-shirt paired with black pyjamas. They are seen standing arm-in-arm and smiling for the camera. Ranveer captioned the picture, “About last …

BMC’s growing dependence on consultants sparks political backlash | Mumbai News

BMC’s growing dependence on consultants sparks political backlash | Mumbai News

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2 min readMumbaiMay 23, 2026 01:05 PM IST The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation’s increasing reliance on external project management consultants (PMCs) for civic infrastructure projects triggered sharp criticism in the standing committee on Friday, with corporators across party lines questioning why the civic body was increasingly outsourcing work traditionally handled by municipal engineers. The uproar led to multiple proposals seeking appointment of consultants for key water infrastructure projects being put on hold. The proposals tabled before the standing committee included the appointment of consultants for four major water projects, among them the Manori desalination project’s 2000 MLD pumping station in Bhandup and the design of a new 3000 mm diameter pipeline from Gundavali reservoirs. According to civic documents, the BMC planned to award consultancy contracts for all four projects to the same consultant. However, the move drew objections from corporators who accused the administration of overdependence on private consultants and wasting public funds. Yashodhar Phandse, senior Sena (UBT) corporator, questioned why the civic administration was bypassing its own technical staff. “Earlier, all water supply projects were …

Shrinking shared spaces in a growing cityscape

Shrinking shared spaces in a growing cityscape

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Four years ago, Halley Kalyan moved from Moti Nagar to a gated community in Manikonda for a reason that had little to do with luxury or status. In a rapidly changing Hyderabad, the 40-year-old product manager simply wanted his seven-year-old daughter to have a safe place to ride a bicycle. Back in Moti Nagar, learning to cycle was proving to be a task. Their apartment block had little space beyond a cramped parking area packed with vehicles. Outside, speeding traffic left no safe stretch for a child to wobble through her first cycling lessons. “For days, I struggled to take her out. There was no safe stretch, no open space. Something as basic as cycling became difficult,” he recalls. Today, those worries feel distant. Every evening, his daughter cycles through parks and paved tracks within the residential complex before walking to her Kuchipudi class held in the compound itself. Families gather near the clubhouse, children spill into open spaces and residents move about without stepping onto a busy road. But for Kalyan, the move also …

Growing ‘attacks’on the judiciary by ‘parasites’, CJI Surya Kant says

Growing ‘attacks’on the judiciary by ‘parasites’, CJI Surya Kant says

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 Chief Justice of India Justice Surya Kant. File | Photo Credit: The Hindu While hearing a lawyer’s plea seeking designation as a senior advocate, Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant on Friday (May 15, 2026) came down heavily on what he described as growing and unwarranted “attacks on the judiciary” by “media, social media, and RTI activists”. “There are parasites in society who attack the system… they don’t get any employment and don’t have any place in the profession. Some of them become media, some of them become social media, some of them become RTI activists, and they start attacking everyone,” the Chief Justice observed. The oral remarks were made during the hearing of a plea filed by advocate Sanjay Dubey seeking initiation of contempt proceedings over the alleged delay by the Delhi High Court in implementing the Supreme Court’s guidelines governing the designation of senior advocates. The Bench, also comprising Joymalya Bagchi, dismissed the plea, observing that senior advocate designation is a distinction “conferred” by the court and not a “status symbol”. “Is …

Behind TVK Vijay’s rise is a generation drawn to “cinematic politics” amid a growing crisis of purpose

Behind TVK Vijay’s rise is a generation drawn to “cinematic politics” amid a growing crisis of purpose

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‘Throughout the election season, a large chunk of TVK followers were repeatedly criticised as “tharkuri,” meaning ‘imbecile’, for their alleged lack of political insight or their inability to articulate why they wanted to vote for Vijay.’ | Photo Credit: The Hindu Throughout the recent election season in Tamil Nadu, there was an unmissable air of restlessness and frenzy among youth voters. Most youth — the largest share of the vote bank that led to actor-turned-politician Joseph Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) winning over 100 seats — seem to have looked at the elections as one that would lead to “a change.” Tamil Nadu, of course, has seen its share of youth revolution in politics. The very Dravidian government that Mr. Vijay defeated was built by a student political movement more than six decades ago. But unlike the 1960s, this new “change” wasn’t built up through protests against an oppressive force; it largely transpired on social media, in the minds of youth, amid a pandemic of political indifference. A narrative of change During the election campaign, …

183% Jump From The Opening Day, Kapil Sharma & Neetu Kapoor’s Film Starts Growing!

183% Jump From The Opening Day, Kapil Sharma & Neetu Kapoor’s Film Starts Growing!

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Daadi Ki Shaadi Box Office Day 3: Kapil Sharma & Neetu Kapoor’s Film Starts Growing! (Photo Credit: RTake Studios) Kapil Sharma and Neetu Kapoor’s quirky family entertainer, Daadi Ki Shaadi, has managed to find some much-needed love over its first weekend. While the film started on an underwhelming note, the Kapil Sharma factor, combined with Neetu Kapoor‘s charm, is finally pulling families to the theaters, resulting in a healthy upward trend. Much Needed Weekend Leap The box office trajectory for Kapil Sharma‘s comedy-drama is a classic example of slow and steady growth. The film opened at a modest 60 lakh on Friday. However, the jump on Saturday and a further surge on Sunday have brought some relief to the makers. By Day 3, the film registered a 183% jump compared to its opening day. Daadi Ki Shaadi Box Office Day 3 For a film of this scale, this positive trend is the only way to survive the weekdays. On Sunday, day 3, May 10, Daadi Ki Shaadi earned 1.7 crore at the box office. The …

Caught between forests and fear: Karnataka’s growing human–animal conflict crisis

Caught between forests and fear: Karnataka’s growing human–animal conflict crisis

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On a quiet evening of February 28, 2026, 17-year-old Pooja stepped off a bus in Bettathuru village near Madikeri, like she had done countless times before. A student of St Michael’s College, she was just a short walk away from home barely 100 metres from the edge of the forest. But what followed was a tragedy her family and the entire village are yet to come to terms with. A wild elephant emerged suddenly and attacked her. Severely injured, Pooja died on the way to the hospital. The people of Bettathuru, located on the fringes of dense forest in North Kodagu, have long lived under the shadow of elephant movement. For the residents, the forest is not just around them, but something that often affects their daily lives. Pooja’s death turned that fear into anger. Villagers gathered in protest, accusing the Forest Department of ignoring repeated warnings about elephants straying into their village. Girish, Pooja’s father said, “We had been informing officials about elephants roaming near our homes for months. If action had been taken …

Palak Tiwari on growing up in a ‘full house’ without a father: ‘Never felt something was missing’ | Bollywood News

Palak Tiwari on growing up in a ‘full house’ without a father: ‘Never felt something was missing’ | Bollywood News

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2 min readNew DelhiMay 7, 2026 07:56 PM IST Actor Palak Tiwari, who is currently promoting her upcoming web series Lukkhe, recenly reflected on being raised in a loving household by Shweta Tiwari, who brought her up as a single mother following her separation from Raja Chaudhary. The actor said the strong support system within her family ensured she never felt deprived of love or care. In an interaction with Yuvaa, Palak said, “It never really bothered me. A child is like a sponge… you reflect whatever your parents show you. It never felt like something was missing.” The actor added that she grew up in a very loving household. “I had my nani, my mom, my family… it was a full house. I have never felt deprived of anything in my life.” The 25-year-old also revealed that her mother Shweta Tiwari has always been fiercely protective of her. “My mom never let anyone be disrespectful to me. Someone once said I don’t have a dad at home. I told my mom, and she went …

Dron-o-war 1.0 at Noida’s JIIT puts spotlight on India’s growing drone ecosystem

Dron-o-war 1.0 at Noida’s JIIT puts spotlight on India’s growing drone ecosystem

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Dron-o-war 1.0 was held at the Wish Town campus of Jaypee Institute of Information Technology (JIIT) in Noida Sector 128 from May 2 to 3, 2026. Panel discussions on technicalities of drone technology and its ecosystem were also a part of the two-day event. The two-day national event, which commenced on March 2 (Saturday), put a spotlight on the innovation in the country’s drone technology. Lt. Gen. Anil Chandra Chait (Retd.) was the chief guest at the inaugural ceremony of the event, with multiple other distinguished and eminent personalities also being in attendance. Dr Sarat Kumar Dash and Dr. Nishank K. Srivastava from the Indian Space Research Organisation and Dr. Bhupendra Singh from Defence Research and Development Organisation, along with senior scientists from BARC, were also present at the inaugural ceremony. According to a press release, the event was meant to serve as a “catalyst for innovation and skill development” in an era where “unmanned aerial systems are transforming defense, logistics, surveillance, and disaster management.” The event was conducted under the university’s pro-chancellor Prof S …