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Keeping up with UP: Will there be political fallout from Ram Temple donation issue

Keeping up with UP: Will there be political fallout from Ram Temple donation issue

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The alleged irregularities in the Ram Temple donation collection have embarrassed the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and its network of organisations, or Sangh Parivar, even though its political fallout is hard to predict. The construction of a grand Ram Temple has been a core ideological issue for the Sangh Parivar. (HT PHOTO) A three-member Special Investigation Team was constituted to probe the matter, and all eight accused named in the first information report have been arrested. The houses of the accused were raided, and cash was recovered. Champat Rai, the general secretary of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, which runs the temple, and Anil Mishra, a trustee, have submitted their resignations. Ram Shankar Yadav alias Tinnu Yadav, who has been named as the alleged kingpin, worked as Rai’s driver. The arrested accused also include two of Mishra’s relatives. Despite these actions, the government’s approach has raised doubts about its intent. The construction of a grand Ram Temple has been a core ideological issue for the Sangh Parivar, and its most important slogan, “Jai Shri …

Meet Sunesh ‘Sunz’ Singh – keeping New Zealand’s All Whites fit and firing

Meet Sunesh ‘Sunz’ Singh – keeping New Zealand’s All Whites fit and firing

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3 min readUpdated: Jun 21, 2026 05:31 PM IST New Zealand aren’t the most talented side at the FIFA World Cup but what they lack in flair, they try to make up in attitude, hard work and fitness. After a hard-fought 2-2 draw against Iran, the All Whites would like to beat Egypt in Vancouver before their final group game against Belgium to keep their Round of 32 hopes alive. While the presence of midfielder Sarpreet Singh in the squad has provoked Indian curiosity, the fitness and match-readiness of the players is also in the hands of someone of Indian heritage. Sunesh ‘Sunz’ Singh has been the team’s Athletic Performance Lead and strength and conditioning coach since 2019 and is considered one of the best in the country at what he does, combining rigorous physical conditioning with mental toughness and resilience. Born in South Africa, Singh moved to New Zealand in 2001. One of his most high-profile trainees has been former UFC middleweight world champion Israel Adesanya. According to his bio on website The Cleatbeat …

Dev breaks silence on meeting Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari: ‘I have always vouched for politics of keeping people united’

Dev breaks silence on meeting Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari: ‘I have always vouched for politics of keeping people united’

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Medinipur MP June Maliah and Ghatal MP Dev, both of whom are claimed to have switched to the rebel TMC camp in the Lok Sabha, as well as Keshpur MLA Siuli Saha, attended the administrative meeting held by Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari in Purba Medinipur district, reported news agency PTI. Actor and TMC MP Deepak Adhikari, popularly known as Dev, shows his ink-marked finger after casting vote during the West Bengal Assembly elections, in Kolkata. (PTI Photo) (PTI04_29_2026_000310A) (PTI) What Dev said Speaking to reporters after the meeting, Dev said, “As always, Dev has vouched for the politics of keeping people united, the politics of loving people and whichever party it may be or its inclination, I have always respected them.” He went on to add, “The new CM has come. As a representative of Ghatal Lok Sabha, I have spoken with him during the administrative meeting. He has told infront of everyone that the ‘Ghatal masterplan’ will be completed by this government. It was started off by the old government.” More details Meanwhile, Chief …

Suresh Triveni admits films are edited keeping social media in mind today: ‘Attention span is a constant conversation’

Suresh Triveni admits films are edited keeping social media in mind today: ‘Attention span is a constant conversation’

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It has been happening increasingly of late that a new film uses a viral meme or trending song as part of its hook. The digital, social media age has encroached filmmaking and changed how cinema is created, let alone consumed. Suresh Triveni, adman turned filmmaker, admits that even the editing of many films is affected by makers’ perception of the audience’s attention span. Ahead of the release of his upcoming film, Maa Behen, the filmmaker speaks to Hindustan Times about comedy and filmmaking in the age of social media. Suresh Triveni is the director of films like Maa Behen, Subedaar, and Jalsa. Suresh Triveni on shift to comedy Maa Behen sees Triveni venture into comedy. As the maker of dramas like Jalsa and Subedaar, it is a drastic shift for him. “Comedy sets are easier on the actor. As a director, I feel less guilty towards them,” he says. Ask him to elaborate, and he adds, “With dramas, I keep telling them to be intense throughout the day. Here, it is much lighter. One looks …

Madhavan credits Mani Ratnam’s golden advice for keeping 26-year marriage with wife Sarita happy

Madhavan credits Mani Ratnam’s golden advice for keeping 26-year marriage with wife Sarita happy

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5 min readNew DelhiJun 1, 2026 04:39 PM IST Apart from playing a romantic hero in Rang De Basanti, Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein, and Tanu Weds Manu, R Madhavan is also a green flag in real life. The actor, who is ringing in his 56th birthday today, is internet’s favourite romantic fellow, Maddy. Madhavan’s love and respect for his wife Sarita Birje proves why he is known as the ‘green forest’ of Bollywood. Even after 27 years of marriage, he often opens up about how a thank-you dinner with his partner, turned into a relationship of a lifetime. The old-school romantic charm is not something new, but it actually started back in 1991, when he met his now wife, Sarita. She was aspiring to be an air hostess back then, and attended Madhavan’s personality development classes in Kolhapur. The actor maintained his distance as he was Sarita’s teacher at the time. Their romance started after she finished the training, became an airhostess and invited him for a dinner to thank him. ‘We have great …

How do Indian ships cross risky Strait of Hormuz? Govt reveals, keeping some details secret

How do Indian ships cross risky Strait of Hormuz? Govt reveals, keeping some details secret

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India has welcomed several ships via the Strait of Hormuz — key sea route that is largely blocked for vessel movement due to the US-Iran war — bringing not just essential resources to the country amid global energy disruptions, but also appreciation for diplomatic efforts to have Indian movement continue in the volatile waterway. A drone view shows vessels anchored at the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, May 25, 2026. (REUTERS) Although the temporary ceasefire on April 9 stopped active combat, it has not led to the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz – the strategic waterway that normally handles about one-fifth of global oil and liquefied natural gas shipments. The future of the Strait of Hormuz remains one of the major obstacles in negotiations, with growing fears that the global economy could face further strain as pre-war oil reserves diminish. A lot goes behind the scenes to have the Indian ships cross the critical stretch of which Iran is a de facto in charge due to its geographical advantage and has …

Keeping up with UP: After Bengal, Bihar euphoria, BJP out to keep the momentum going in seven states

Keeping up with UP: After Bengal, Bihar euphoria, BJP out to keep the momentum going in seven states

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After winning in two electorally tough states — West Bengal and Bihar — the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is preparing for important assembly polls next year. BJP workers celebrate during a rally in support of newly sworn-in West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari. (PTI) Assembly elections are scheduled in Punjab, where the BJP is still a fledgling party and Uttar Pradesh (UP), where it will be seeking a third consecutive term under chief minister Yogi Adityanath. In all, seven states will go to the polls next year: Goa, Himachal Pradesh, Manipur, Uttarakhand and Gujarat. Of these, the BJP rules five states, while Congress and the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) govern one each. First, UP, the most populous state, sends key national leaders to the Lok Sabha; the current UP LS members list includes Prime Minister Narendra Modi, defence minister Rajnath Singh, and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi. Their slogan ‘Jai Sri Ram’ emanated from the land where the three prime Hindu religious shrines – Ayodhya, Mathura, and Kashi—exist. Riding high on …

‘We found it!’: Meryl Streep insisted on keeping this jacket for Miranda’s return in Devil Wears Prada 2

‘We found it!’: Meryl Streep insisted on keeping this jacket for Miranda’s return in Devil Wears Prada 2

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Costume designer Molly Rogers has revealed that Meryl Streep pushed hard to keep a key piece from the new Devil Wears Prada look in the film. The team had debated whether it was too bold for the movie. According to Rogers, Streep fell in love with a specific jacket and insisted it be part of Miranda Priestly’s wardrobe, calling it the moment she “found” the character again. US actress Meryl Streep speaks during the unveiling ceremony of US-British actress Emily Blunt and US actor Stanley Tucci’s adjoining stars at the Walk of Fame in Hollywood, California. (AFP) The jacket Streep refused to lose Rogers told the story of a fitting room session where the team was trying on different skirts and blouses but still felt something was missing. She said, “We were in the fitting room, and we were trying on pencil skirts, because they really make you sit up straight. You know, you walk different in a pencil skirt.” She added that the skirts from the first film were starting to look “dated,” and …

Kartik Sharma: the 19-year-old from Bharatpur who is keeping Dhoni on the bench | Cricket News

Kartik Sharma: the 19-year-old from Bharatpur who is keeping Dhoni on the bench | Cricket News

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MS Dhoni has a calf injury. He has not rushed back. Partly because Chennai Super Kings are managing him carefully at 44. But partly, those inside the dressing room say, because Kartik Sharma has made it complicated. It was not long ago that Stephen Fleming was sceptical about young blood. As CSK fell behind other teams in batting approach last season, Fleming held his ground — sample size too small, he said. Weeks later he had changed his mind. Beyond Abhishek Sharma, Priyansh Arya and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, there were more. Kartik was among them — spotted mid-season by CSK’s scouting team, added to their pool as a development player, ineligible for the auction but too good to ignore. A year on, he is making that scouting look shrewd. Kartik is 19, from Bharatpur, and not the biggest or burliest of batters. What he has is one specific thing, and he has built his life around it. At the Aravali Cricket Academy in Hathod on the outskirts of Jaipur — where he trained under the late …

‘Why Akshay Kumar does 4 films a year’: Ekta Kapoor reveals secret ‘pure commerce’ keeping Bollywood alive | Bollywood News

‘Why Akshay Kumar does 4 films a year’: Ekta Kapoor reveals secret ‘pure commerce’ keeping Bollywood alive | Bollywood News

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3 min readBengaluruMay 6, 2026 04:29 PM IST Producer Ekta Kapoor is basking in the success of Bhooth Bangla and recently took to social media to highlight the importance of discipline and consistency in the film industry. Reflecting on the journey of cinema, she praised her father and veteran actor Jeetendra and actor Akshay Kumar for their strong work ethic and lasting contributions. In her note, Ekta emphasised that actors like Jeetendra and Akshay Kumar have played a crucial role in keeping the business side of the industry alive. She highlighted how their ability to consistently work across multiple projects ensures opportunities for producers and helps sustain the broader ecosystem of filmmaking. She also pointed out that while occasional big projects may bring attention, it is the regular output of disciplined actors that keeps the industry thriving. Ekta’s remarks come at a time when Bhooth Bangla, featuring Akshay Kumar, has been performing well and contributing to the current box office momentum. Ekta Kapoor’s note read, “The time has come for me to say my thank …