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Varalaxmi Sarathkumar called ‘tone deaf’ for linking financial stability to kids; Lakshmi Manchu agrees with actor

Varalaxmi Sarathkumar called ‘tone deaf’ for linking financial stability to kids; Lakshmi Manchu agrees with actor

Actor Varalaxmi Sarathkumar is busy promoting her debut Telugu directorial S Saraswathi. In an interview with Prema, the actor said she thinks people should have children only if they can afford them. While some, including her co-star Priyamani and Lakshmi Manchu, agreed with her, others slammed her for being ‘tone deaf’. (Also Read: Varalaxmi Sarathkumar slams Sai Madhav Burra over his comment on S Saraswathi story: ‘To use the word rape…’) Varalaxmi Sarathkumar made it clear she isn’t against having children as long as the parents are ready. What did Varalaxmi Sarathkumar say about having children? In the interview, Varalaxmi says, “We are in a country where nobody wants to talk about sex, we are number one in population. So, clearly they’re having it, but they don’t want to talk about it. I find that extremely funny. Everybody keeps popping out kids like they’re a factory. And then they’ll say, oh, we’re facing difficulties. Who asked you to have kids then? Don’t have a child and then plan.” She also clarifies that she’s not against …

Cabinet approval to 11km-long stretch linking Noida’s Jewar airport to Faridabad| India News

Cabinet approval to 11km-long stretch linking Noida’s Jewar airport to Faridabad| India News

The Union cabinet on Tuesday approved a modification to a greenfield expressway to include an 11km-long elevated stretch between Jewar’s Noida International Airport and Faridabad at a revised cost of ₹3,631 crore. The elevated corridor will link Jewar airport with the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway’s Faridabad–Ballabhgarh–Sohna spur. The road was originally planned as an at-grade corridor and work had already begun under the Bharatmala Pariyojana, the Centre’s flagship highway development programme aimed at building and upgrading key economic corridors across the country. According to a press release, the cabinet committee on economic affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved a revised total capital cost of ₹3,631 crore for the construction of the greenfield expressway. The elevated stretch between the DND–Ballabhgarh bypass and Jewar airport would cost ₹689.24 crore, of which the Haryana government will bear ₹450 crore. Officials said about 7.8km corridor passes through notified urban limits under the Faridabad Master Plan 2031, prompting the decision to build this portion as an elevated stretch to accommodate planned high-density urban development and future infrastructure expansion. The …

Chahat Pandey On People Romantically Linking Her To Rajat Dalal: ‘Change Your Thinking’ | Television News

Chahat Pandey On People Romantically Linking Her To Rajat Dalal: ‘Change Your Thinking’ | Television News

Last Updated:February 22, 2026, 11:40 IST Chahat Pandey reacts to being romantically linked with Rajat Dalal, clarifies he is like a brother, and urges people to change their thinking and stop spreading such narratives. Chahat Pandey reacts to being romantically linked with Rajat Dalal The 50’s recent episode showed a shocking elimination day in the Mahal, with 5 contestants leaving the show. One of them was Chahat Pandey, who was making headlines for her growing bond with Rajat Dalal. Now, the actress has opened up about her equation with Rajat and clarified that there is no romantic angle involved, and that Rajat is “like a brother” to her. When questioned about her equation with Rajat Dalal, Chahat, in an interview with Free Press Journal, shared, “What can I even say? Some things don’t feel good at all. When I stepped out of the house and saw that people had linked Rajat and my name together, it did not feel good. Because after Bigg Boss, Rajat himself had made a video, which is still available on …

Google to lay undersea cable linking India and the US, Singapore, South Africa, and Australia| India News

Google to lay undersea cable linking India and the US, Singapore, South Africa, and Australia| India News

Google on Wednesday announced a new undersea cable investment linking India to the US, Singapore, South Africa, and Australia as part of a package of infrastructure, skilling, and partnership initiatives unveiled by chief executive Sundar Pichai at a limited-access event in New Delhi. The centrepiece of Wednesday’s announcements is the America-India Connect Initiative, which Google said will deliver new subsea cable routes linking the US and India to multiple locations across the southern hemisphere. (RAJ K RAJ /HT PHOTO) The announcements position India as a central node in Google’s global AI infrastructure ambitions and come amid intensifying competition among American technology companies for influence in the country, especially as New Delhi hosts world leaders and tech leaders for the India AI Impact Summit. The centrepiece of Wednesday’s announcements is the America-India Connect Initiative, which Google said will deliver new subsea cable routes linking the US and India to multiple locations across the southern hemisphere. In a statement, the company said the initiative is anchored by its existing five-year, $15 billion AI infrastructure investment in India. …

Shefali Bagga slams ‘disgusting’ AI posters linking her to Yuzvendra Chahal: ‘The way trolls treat girls is shameful’

Shefali Bagga slams ‘disgusting’ AI posters linking her to Yuzvendra Chahal: ‘The way trolls treat girls is shameful’

Bigg Boss 13’s Shefali Bagga sparked dating rumours after being spotted with cricketer Yuzvendra Chahal in Mumbai. The buzz escalated when AI-generated Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon–themed posters featuring Chahal, his ex-wife Dhanashree Verma, RJ Mahvash, and Shefali went viral. Now, Shefali has expressed her displeasure over being dragged into such speculation, calling it “disgusting.” The posters was originally created by graphic designer Vijay Kumar Baria (@vijaycreationn) and has now been deleted. Shefali slams AI posters featuring her with Chahal On Saturday, Shefali took to Instagram to hit back at the viral posters. She shared the AI-generated image, which featured Chahal with his ex-wife and other women he’s been linked to, on her Instagram Stories, along with a note calling out the trend. Expressing her disappointment, Shefali wrote, “This is disgusting! The way these trolls treat girls is so shameful. Get a life. Classic representation of our mentality.” The posters, originally created by graphic designer Vijay Kumar Baria (@vijaycreationn) which has now been deleted, even caught the attention of Chahal. Reacting sarcastically to the posters, Chahal …

‘Please give this man more to do’: Malaysian minister faces backlash after linking workplace stress to ‘LGBT lifestyle’ | Trending News

‘Please give this man more to do’: Malaysian minister faces backlash after linking workplace stress to ‘LGBT lifestyle’ | Trending News

2 min readNew DelhiJan 29, 2026 03:40 PM IST Dr Zulkifli Hasan, Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs), Malaysia, is under fire after he associated workplace stress with sexual orientation. Dr Hasan made the comments during a parliamentary session. Responding to a question raised by Datuk Siti Zailah Mohd Yusoff, who sought updated data on LGBT trends in Malaysia, Dr Hasan said work-related stress could be among the factors that lead individuals to adopt what he described as an LGBT lifestyle. These factors, he said, include social environment, sexual experiences, work-related stress, and other personal circumstances. Dr Zulkifli added that insufficient religious practice could be another contributing factor, The Straits Times reported. He informed that from 2022 to 2025, a total of 135 cases related to LGBT activities were recorded as arrests or prosecutions. Dr Hasan’s statement did not sit well with several social media users and sparked criticism. “He answer a question by quoting a research which listed a few factors, including work. Enough with the propaganda,” a user wrote. “Somebody in …

Practice of linking religion with politics fraught with dangers: Mayawati on Shankracharya row

Practice of linking religion with politics fraught with dangers: Mayawati on Shankracharya row

BSP Supremo Mayawati. File. | Photo Credit: ANI Bahujan Samaj Party president Mayawati on Saturday (January 24, 2026) cautioned against linking religion and politics for narrow interests, saying that such practices always carry serious risks. The former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister’s remarks came amid an ongoing row involving the head of Jyotirmath in Badrinath, Swami Avimukteshwaranand, and the Magh Mela administration in Prayagraj. In a post on her official X handle, Ms. Mayawati said that not only in Uttar Pradesh but also in other parts of the country, political interference and influence in religious festivals, rituals, bathing ceremonies and other religious activities have increased significantly in recent years. “This interference is giving rise to new disputes, tensions and conflicts, which is not right. It is natural for people to feel distressed and concerned over such developments,” she said. The BSP chief said that linking religion with politics for narrow political gains always entails dangers, and the ongoing dispute in Prayagraj over ritual bathing, marked by mutual disrespect and allegations, is a recent example. It would …

ED writes to Tamil Nadu govt linking minister Nehru to ₹366-cr transfer-posting ‘bribery’ racket| India News

ED writes to Tamil Nadu govt linking minister Nehru to ₹366-cr transfer-posting ‘bribery’ racket| India News

Chennai/New Delhi, The Enforcement Directorate has shared fresh inputs regarding an alleged ₹366 crore worth money laundering and corruption ring in the transfer and appointments of officials and engineers in Tamil Nadu’s Department of Municipal Administration Urban and Water Supply, officials said on Tuesday. ED writes to Tamil Nadu govt linking minister Nehru to ₹366-cr transfer-posting ‘bribery’ racket The federal probe agency’s Chennai zonal office has sent a letter in this context to state chief secretary and the directorate of vigilance and anti-corruption seeking registration of a police FIR against minister K N Nehru and some others linked to him. The ED had also written two separate letters to the state government authorities in October and December last year claiming “wide spread” corruption in the department’s tenders and recruitments and linked Nehru to these charges. The minister had then defended himself, saying he was being continuously targeted by the ED in a bid to defame him and said that he would legally face the charges. Nehru had condemned the ED and alleged that it joined …

Sony Kaur’s reaction to rumours linking her to singer Talwiinder amid Disha Patani speculation goes VIRAL: ‘Intimacy is often…’

Sony Kaur’s reaction to rumours linking her to singer Talwiinder amid Disha Patani speculation goes VIRAL: ‘Intimacy is often…’

Sony Kaur’s reaction to rumours linking her to singer Talwiinder amid Disha Patani speculation goes VIRAL: ‘Intimacy is often…’ Model Sony Kaur recently shared her views on previously being in a relationship with Talwiinder Singh Sidhu. Here is what she said. Actress Disha Patani and Singer Talwiinder Singh Sidhu have been making headlines for their dating rumours. The speculation started spreading after the duo was spotted together at Nupur Sanon’s wedding reception. Several pictures and videos from the gala night have been going viral on social media. Amid this, what caught the attention more was when netizens started claiming that the actor used to date model Sony Kaur. This happened after Sony’s cryptic post went viral on social media. However, now the model has finally broken her silence on the matter and shared her side of the story. Sony Kaur on dating rumours with Talwiinder Singh Sidhu In an Instagram post, Sony cleared her stance and said, “My post was not directed at anyone. It was a general reflection on …

Abhishek Malhan Upset Over Engagement Rumours With Jiyaa Shankar: ‘Stop Linking My Name’ | Bollywood News

Abhishek Malhan Upset Over Engagement Rumours With Jiyaa Shankar: ‘Stop Linking My Name’ | Bollywood News

Last Updated:January 02, 2026, 03:00 IST Bigg Boss OTT 2 finalist Abhishek Malhan has angrily reacted to renewed engagement rumours with Jiyaa Shankar, urging people to respect his privacy. Jiya Shankar posted a romantic photo with a mystery man, with fans wondering if the man in the pic was Abhishek Malhan. Abhishek Malhan, popularly known as Fukra Insaan, has finally addressed the engagement rumours linking him to Bigg Boss OTT 2 co-contestant Jiyaa Shankar. The YouTuber and reality TV star expressed his frustration after fresh speculation surfaced online, once again pairing his name with the television actress despite earlier clarifications from both sides. The rumours gained traction after Jiyaa Shankar recently shared pictures with a mystery man, prompting renewed chatter about her personal life. Jiyaa was quick to shut down speculation of an engagement with Abhishek, clearly stating that the reports were false. Now, Abhishek has stepped forward to firmly distance himself from the narrative and urge people to stop dragging him into baseless link-up stories. Abhishek Malhan reacts strongly to engagement rumours Taking to …