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Neetu Kapoor & Kapil Sharma Starrer Is A Modern-Day Baghban Served With Humor, Heart & Hope!

Neetu Kapoor & Kapil Sharma Starrer Is A Modern-Day Baghban Served With Humor, Heart & Hope!

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Daadi Ki Shaadi Movie Review Rating: Star Cast: Neetu Kapoor, Kapil Sharma, R. Sarathkumar, Sadia Khateeb, Riddhima Kapoor Sahni Director: Ashish R. Mohan Daadi Ki Shaadi Movie Review: Neetu Kapoor & Kapil Sharma bring humor and heart to this modern-day Baghban. (Photo Credit: RTake Studios) What’s Good: The film entertains from beginning to end What’s Bad: A slight excess of preachiness could have been avoided Loo Break: Avoidable, as the film maintains a neat pace Watch or Not?: Haan ji Language: Hindi Available On: Theatrical release Runtime: 150 Minutes User Rating: Vimla Ahuja (Neetu Kapoor), a.k.a. Daadi lives alone in a huge bungalow in Shimla, studded with all luxuries but devoid of any attention from her children, who she cared for all along. Vimla has a group of female friends of her age, Shakti Kapoor Aunty (Nikhat Khan Hegde), Malhotra Aunty (Flora Jacob), and Chauhan Aunty (Parveen Kaour) and is content with their company and is fairly active on ‘Facelook’ (get it?). Her eldest son, Jeevan (Deepak Dutta), is a quick-tempered man with a wife …

Bill to extend daily working hours to 10 for shop employees passed, Surjewala denounces it as ‘modern-day slavery’ | Chandigarh News

Bill to extend daily working hours to 10 for shop employees passed, Surjewala denounces it as ‘modern-day slavery’ | Chandigarh News

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The Haryana Assembly on Monday passed a Bill, increasing the daily working hours for employees of shops and private establishments from nine to ten hours, amid strong opposition by Congress legislator Aditya Surjewala, who denounced it as “modern-day slavery”. An amendment moved by Surjewala, and supported by Congress members to retain the existing nine-hour limit, was rejected by a voice vote. The Assembly passed the Haryana Shops and Commercial Establishments (Amendment) Bill, 2025, amending the Haryana Shops and Commercial Establishments Act, 1958. The Bill proposes to raise daily working hours from nine to ten, while retaining the overall weekly limit of forty-eight hours. It also seeks to increase the permissible limit of overtime work per quarter from 50 hours to 156 hours, enabling shops and commercial establishments to meet peak business demands more efficiently. Another provision amends Section 8 to extend the maximum period of continuous work without rest from five to six hours. Officials said the amendments were intended to enhance operational flexibility, ensure gender equality, strengthen workers’ welfare, and facilitate ease of doing …

Twinkle Khanna on modern-day parenting: `Our mothers had it much easier`

Twinkle Khanna on modern-day parenting: `Our mothers had it much easier`

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Crying is the only thing that works. That`s the candid advice author, columnist and humourist Twinkle Khanna has for mothers struggling to calibrate screen time for their children. Because that`s what she has done too. Discussing the challenges of modern-day parenting on Monday night during the launch of her book Mrs Funnybones Returns, the former actor and mother to 23-year-old Aarav and 13-year-old Nitara said she has sometimes found herself in tears. “I cry, if that helps. I stand at the doorstep and cry. I think that`s the only solution I can offer,” she said in response to a question from the audience on how she manages time and screen time with her children. Tongue firmly in cheek, Khanna said she once tried to bribe the wifi-router guy Mansukh bhai and told her children that the wifi had crashed but realised that was not the long term solution. “Crying is the only thing that works,” Khanna, who is married to actor Akshay Kumar, said. Recalling her own childhood with sister Rinke and star mother Dimple, …

Dacoit first review out: Adivi Sesh’s film called ‘modern-day Sholay’; actor hopes it matches its success

Dacoit first review out: Adivi Sesh’s film called ‘modern-day Sholay’; actor hopes it matches its success

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Adivi Sesh, Mrunal Thakur, and Anurag Kashyap’s Dacoit is one of the most highly anticipated films of the year. The makers unveiled an intriguing teaser of the film on May 26, offering a glimpse into the fierce looks of the trio. Now, in an interview with Times Now, Adivi has expressed his hope that the film replicates the success of Sholay. (Also Read: Wamiqa Gabbi ‘beyond excited’ for return to Telugu cinema after 10 years with Adivi Sesh-Emraan Hashmi’s G2) Adivi Sesh talks about reactions to the teaser of Dacoit. Adivi Sesh says fans called Dacoit modern-day Sholay The actor revealed that he had been flooded with messages after the Dacoit teaser dropped. Reacting to someone calling it a modern-day Sholay—the iconic Dharmendra-Amitabh Bachchan film—he stated, “It was going in that direction only, so let’s hope it replicates the success of Sholay.” Speaking about what Dacoit would offer audiences, Adivi Sesh said, “I think it’s an extremely emotionally charged and angry story. Dacoit has laughter, there’s anger, there are tears—there’s every emotion that should be …

‘Royal families are not poor!’: Netflix’s The Royals called out for ‘misrepresentation’ of modern-day royals | Web Series

‘Royal families are not poor!’: Netflix’s The Royals called out for ‘misrepresentation’ of modern-day royals | Web Series

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The Royals, starring Ishaan Khatter and Bhumi Pednekar, was recently released on Netflix. The web series details the life of a modern-day royal struggling under financial strain to upkeep a palace. Heritage platform Royal Fables called out Netflix for ‘misrepresentation,’ which caused the internet ‘second-hand embarrassment.’ (Also Read: The Royals director Priyanka Ghose reveals research, improv that went into the Ishaan Khatter, Bhumi Pednekar series) Ishaan Khatter and Bhumi Pednekar in a still from the Netflix web series, The Royals. Royal Fables calls out Netflix’s The Royals Royal Fables released a long note on their Instagram calling out Netflix ‘on behalf of 565 princely states’. They wrote, “We just finished watching The Royals and immediately felt the strong urge to reach out to you on behalf of the 565 Princely states of India who were portrayed fairly sweepingly in your show.” The platform pointed out that the ‘rulers’ are generous patrons who ‘brought alive’ many things in Indian culture. The present-day royals also continue to keep this legacy alive, they state, by ‘preserving’ forts, palaces, …

Bhumi Pednekar: ‘The Royals is a mix of modern-day Bridgerton and Schitt’s Creek’ | Web-series News

Bhumi Pednekar: ‘The Royals is a mix of modern-day Bridgerton and Schitt’s Creek’ | Web-series News

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Actor Bhumi Pednekar says her debut web series The Royals is a blend of modern-day Bridgerton and Schitt’s Creek, capturing the dysfunctional dynamics of a royal family with a touch of comedy and romance. Billed as a modern-day rom-com, the Netflix show stars Ishaan Khatter as Aviraaj Singh, a reluctant new-age prince, and Pednekar as Sophia Shekhar, a self-made CEO of a start-up, who team up to transform the former’s haveli into a luxury B&B experience. As their journey unfolds, viewers can expect a rollercoaster ride of romance, comedy and a whole lot of drama, reads the official synopsis. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW VIDEO “It is (like) a modern-day Bridgerton because of the setting and the world that’s been created, but definitely a bit of Schitt’s Creek because there’s the royal family and the dysfunctionality and everything that happens with them. But I grew up reading Mills & Boon (romance novels), and I’m a very, very big fan of it. This (The Royals) is a very classic boy-girl romance. It’s just that there’s no damsel-in-distress. It’s …

Disha Patani Is A Modern-Day Mermaid, Leaves Us Drooling With Her Deep-Plunging Fit & Hot Moves At IPL 2025!

Disha Patani Is A Modern-Day Mermaid, Leaves Us Drooling With Her Deep-Plunging Fit & Hot Moves At IPL 2025!

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Disha Patani Looks Sultry In A Sparkling Outfit (Photo Credit – Instagram) IPL 2025 began with a bang on Saturday, a star-studded opening ceremony. Several eminent celebs performed on stage before the first match of this season, which was between Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Disha Patani was one of them, rocking the stage with her killer dance moves. Her outfit was stunning, to say the least, and many might not have a proper view of her outfit. For the fans, Disha shared multiple pictures of her posing in it. Hence, we had to dissect her look. Scroll below for the deets. For the unversed, the IPL 2025 opening ceremony was held at Kolkata’s Eden Gardens, KKR’s home ground, and they were the champions last year. The ceremony featured many notable acts, including Shreya Ghosal’s soulful performance. KKR’s co-owner, Shah Rukh Khan, graced the stage, entertaining the crowd and even shook a leg with RCB captain Virat Kohli. Disha had a solo act and danced on some of the hit numbers, including Malang. …

Amol Parashar turns writer, currently penning a modern-day love story

Amol Parashar turns writer, currently penning a modern-day love story

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We’ve often seen Amol Parashar fronting romantic comedies, the latest example being Sweet Dreams opposite Mithila Palkar. But don’t be surprised if you see him as the mind behind a rom-com soon. The actor is currently penning a modern-day love story for the screen. What prompted him to turn writer? The lack of stories that perfectly capture today’s romances, he says. “We get rom-com scripts, but often I have felt that there is a subtext of mild ridicule towards the young romance. The idea is largely that today’s generation is romancing on apps. It’s almost as if [the writers] are making fun of those characters, or [creating] two-dimensional characters, where one would be always having sex and the other is longing for love. It’s a stereotypical way of looking at people in their 20s by older people like us,” says the actor.  Amol Parashar and Mithila Palkar in the film Changing the on-screen language of romance is the need of the hour, says Parashar. He recalls how his poem, Not So Casual Sex, which he …

Mismatched 3’s Aditi Govitrikar defines modern-day love, power of manifestation and more [Exclusive]

Mismatched 3’s Aditi Govitrikar defines modern-day love, power of manifestation and more [Exclusive]

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Aditi Govitrikar on modern love, manifestation, and self-growth in exclusive conversation about life and relationships. In an exclusive conversation, Mismatched 3 star Aditi Govitrikar opens up about her thoughts on modern-day love, relationships, and personal growth. The actress shares her insights on the evolving dynamics of love and relationships in today’s world. She also talks about the power of manifestation and how it has impacted her life and career. Aditi delves into the importance of self-love, self-acceptance, and self-awareness in navigating the complexities of modern relationships. With her candid and thoughtful responses, Aditi offers a fresh perspective on love, life, and personal growth. !function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s) {if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod? n.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)}; if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;n.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version=’2.0′; n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0; t.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s)}(window,document,’script’, ‘https://connect.facebook.net/en_US/fbevents.js’); fbq(‘init’, ‘199627965217377’); fbq(‘track’, ‘PageView’); window.fbAsyncInit = function() { FB.init({ xfbml : true, version : ‘v10.0’ }); }; (function(d, s, id) { var js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0]; if (d.getElementById(id)) return; js = d.createElement(s); js.id = id; js.src=”https://connect.facebook.net/en_US/sdk/xfbml.customerchat.js”; fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js, fjs); }(document, ‘script’, ‘facebook-jssdk’)); Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For …

Ravichandran Ashwin, India’s modern-day spin wizard, announces retirement from international cricket – India TV

Ravichandran Ashwin, India’s modern-day spin wizard, announces retirement from international cricket – India TV

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Image Source : GETTY Ravichandran Ashwin Ravichandran Ashwin has announced his retirement from international cricket. India’s off-spinner played only a solitary Test in the ongoing Australia tour and finished with 537 wickets to his name. He played 107 Test matches for India picking a plethora of wickets at an average of 24 picking up a massive 37 five-wicket hauls and eight 10-wicket match hauls. His strike rate of 50.7 and economy of 2.83 are among the best for the bowler who bowled almost 13,000 deliveries in his Test career. The 38-year-old made an official announcement in the post-match press conference as the Test match between India and Australia at Gabba in Brisbane ended in a draw. The last match of Ashwin’s career turned out to be the pink-ball Test in Adelaide where he scored 29 runs across two innings and picked up one wicket. “This will be my last day as an Indian cricketer in all formats at the international level. I do feel there’s a bit of punch left in me as a …