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Think You’re Too Old for a Strong Core? Here is How This 80-Year-Old Actor Proved Everyone Wrong

Think You’re Too Old for a Strong Core? Here is How This 80-Year-Old Actor Proved Everyone Wrong

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4 min readApr 18, 2026 03:54 PM IST When theatre person, actor and producer Mahabanoo Mody-Kotwal demonstrated a dedication to maintaining core strength at 80, many people asked me if it was possible to develop core strength at any age. Yes, core strength can be developed, improved and maintained at any age. It prevents muscle wasting, so you must take this up after 50. The impact of core exercises extends far beyond aesthetics. When the muscles around your abdomen, lower back and pelvis are strong and coordinated, the body functions more harmoniously — leading to better breathing patterns, improved circulation, better mobility and even a calmer, more focused mind. Why core strengthening matters At a physiological level, the “core” includes not just the abdominal muscles, but also the diaphragm, pelvic floor and deep stabilisers like the transverse abdominis. These muscles work together to maintain intra-abdominal pressure, support the spine and assist in vital functions like digestion and elimination. A proper core routine should always begin with a warm-up. Gentle walking or jogging increases blood flow …

The innings that proved he belongs in India’s white-ball plans

The innings that proved he belongs in India’s white-ball plans

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It was the shot that liberated Royal Challengers Bengaluru. When Rajat Patidar strode to the middle in the eleventh over, none of their batsmen — including Phil Salt who had just been dismissed — were in complete command. The heavy outfield was holding up the ball. The hard lengths CSK had hit were creating doubt. The run-rate spiked to 10 one moment and dropped to 8 the next. Nobody seemed to know what a par score was. When Patidar left at the end of the innings, RCB had scored 157 off 56 deliveries — mind-boggling carnage, with Devdutt Padikkal’s and Tim David’s knocks sandwiched in between. He started it. After taking a single off the first ball he faced, Patidar fronted up to Noor Ahmad. Spin against Patidar is not a favourable match-up. He strikes at 170.30 against tweakers. Has hit more sixes off spin — 46 — than boundaries — 22. In the middle overs he goes at 174.23 against slow bowling, 44 of those 46 sixes coming in that phase. Not even Shreyas …

We proved that an inclusive movie screening is possible. With CBFC’s new rules, it can be made sustainable

We proved that an inclusive movie screening is possible. With CBFC’s new rules, it can be made sustainable

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In December 2022, in a luxury theatre in Tirunelveli — a town not typically associated with pioneering anything in cinema — a girl named Angel watched her first film. She was a student at the School for the Blind in Palayamkottai. She was 15 and had never been inside a movie theatre. The film was Mani Ratnam’s Ponniyin Selvan. A prestige epic, three hours of Chola-era intrigue, battle sequences, A R Rahman’s orchestral swells. Not, on the face of it, the most obvious choice for a screening aimed at visually impaired and hearing-impaired students. But that was rather the point. We were not looking for a “suitable” film. We were looking for the film everyone else was talking about. Inclusion, if it means anything at all, means you get to argue about whether Aishwarya Rai Bachchan was miscast. It does not mean you get a special screening of an educational documentary about road safety. It took a week to pull it off. A week of working with theatre technicians to create and synchronise an audio …

Dale Steyn predicted it. New Zealand proved him right. Again | Cricket News

Dale Steyn predicted it. New Zealand proved him right. Again | Cricket News

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“It’s not the despair, Laura, I can take the despair. It’s the hope I can’t stand.” A New Zealand cricket fan, Andrew Dunford, borrowed the line in 2015, previewing the World Cup final for this newspaper. Fictional quote, real sentiment. The country had two sets of sports fans then: the boisterous rugby lot, used to winning, betting with confidence at the TAB shops. And the cricket lot — quieter, almost unbelieving their team was rollicking along. Guarded. Because hope, in New Zealand cricket, has a way of turning into something else.On Sunday night in Ahmedabad, it turned again. India won the T20 World Cup final. New Zealand were drubbed. The pattern holds. *** New Zealand is a twisted worm in the Tasman Sea that has made a habit of taking on the world and doing really well. The All Blacks have won 80 percent of their games this century, extending dominance to rugby sevens — world champions in both men’s and women’s. They’re netball world champions, claimed 18 medals at the Rio Games, third-most successful …

Dhurandhar has proved ‘craze for films remains’, says Jackie Shroff: ‘People still go to theatres to shout and dance’

Dhurandhar has proved ‘craze for films remains’, says Jackie Shroff: ‘People still go to theatres to shout and dance’

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Veteran actor Jackie Shroff has praised the recent blockbuster Dhurandhar, calling it a validation of the ‘craze’ for cinema and films in India, while also claiming its success proves people still want to go to the theatres. The actor did lament the shrinking of theatres, particularly single screens, across India. Jackie Shroff has praised Ranveer Singh-starrer Dhurandhar. In an interview with ANI, Jackie Shroff spoke about the state of theatres in the country. “Theatres have become a game of brick and mortar. They are building small buildings. They reduced the seating capacity of cinemas from 1000 seats to 200, and the rest are being used in the mall. Maratha Mandir is still there. Regal is still there. Eros is still there. Maratha Mandir is the biggest example. It is a respectable cinema hall in Maharashtra. Small theatres have started coming,” said Jackie Shroff. ‘Dhurandhar will remain Dhurandhar’ However, the actor cautioned against critcising OTT for theatres’ perceived downfall, saying it has both ‘good and bad’ aspects. Reflecting on the low footfall in theatres for most …

7 times power duo proved they are ULTIMATE…

7 times power duo proved they are ULTIMATE…

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When Hrithik Roshan and Saba Azad were clicked for the first time In January 2022, Hrithik was seen for the first time with Saba Azad. He was seen exiting a restaurant with a girl while holding her hand. They had their masks on and escalated curiosity about his new flame. They did wait for the paps to click picture, they straight went to the car and opened the door for the lady. Hrithik Roshan and Saba Azad’s first PDA While the dating rumours were high, fans noted that Hrithik Roshan made a comment on Saba Azad’s post. Taking to the comment sections, the superstar wrote, “Hehe. You gonna kill this! Qui? Qui!” Reacting to the comment, Saba commented, “Hrithik Roshan hehe fingers crossed mon amour (my love).” Hrithik Roshan and Saba Azad’s first public appearance After months of dating rumours, the lovebirds finally made their public debut by appearing as a couple at filmmaker Karan Johar’s 50th birthday bash. The couple were twinning in all black, were seen holding each other’s hands as they walked …

Congress, CPI(M) leaders in Bengal say ‘rising infiltrators’ narrative of BJP proved wrong after SIR draft list

Congress, CPI(M) leaders in Bengal say ‘rising infiltrators’ narrative of BJP proved wrong after SIR draft list

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CPI(M) State secretary Mohammad Salim said that the BJP leadership’s “excitement to throw out illegal infiltrators in West Bengal fell flat” after the draft electoral roll was published and most Muslim-dominated areas were mapped better in the State. File | Photo Credit: DEBASISH BHADURI   Congress and Communist Party of India (Marxist) leaders in West Bengal came down heavily on the Bharatiya Janta Party on Friday (December 19) and said that the “increasing illegal infiltrators” narrative developed by the BJP was proved wrong after the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process draft roll was published.  CPI(M) State secretary Mohammad Salim said that the BJP leadership’s “excitement to throw out illegal infiltrators in West Bengal fell flat” after the draft electoral roll was published and most Muslim-dominated areas were mapped better in the State.  “This is the reason they (BJP government) are not doing a national census because it a general census which includes all Indians. That is why calling Muslims infiltrators or Rohingyas is a way for the BJP to dehumanise the people. This is not a Hindu-Muslim issue. There are many marginalised in India who are vulnerable and have no …

Nikitin Dheer says Dhurandhar destroyed false narratives and proved Bollywood is alive: ‘People hate what they…’

Nikitin Dheer says Dhurandhar destroyed false narratives and proved Bollywood is alive: ‘People hate what they…’

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Filmmaker Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar has been making waves across the country. The film has found admirers among Bollywood actors and celebrities and appears unstoppable at the box office. However, while it has received widespread praise, it has also faced criticism, with some calling it a propaganda film. Now, actor Nikitin Dheer, known for films like Chennai Express, Jodhaa Akbar and Ready, has come out in support of the film. Nikitin Dheer shares his review of Dhurandhar on social media. Nikitin Dheer backs Dhurandhar On Sunday, Nikitin took to Instagram and shared a video in which he reviewed Dhurandhar. He revealed that he liked the film a lot and explained why it felt special to him. He praised the cinematography, background score and the “outstanding performances” of the cast, while also applauding Aditya Dhar’s direction. He said, “Dhurandhar has united the audience because, before its release, there was a strange narrative declaring it a flop even before it hit theatres. The people who pushed that narrative disappeared once the film started working. I believe more such …

Decoding Bigg Boss 19’s fall: How Salman Khan’s show forgot its soul, proved BB13’s charm will remain untouched

Decoding Bigg Boss 19’s fall: How Salman Khan’s show forgot its soul, proved BB13’s charm will remain untouched

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Every year, audiences eagerly wait for Bigg Boss to enjoy the drama, the entertainment and an unfiltered Salman Khan. However, it seems that since Bigg Boss 13, the graph of the show has only dipped and refuses to go up. While the audience had high expectations from the 19th season, it eventually turned out to be another disappointment. The season came close to matching the hype of Bigg Boss 13, but it could never reach that level. Here’s everything that went wrong with Bigg Boss 19. Why Bigg Boss 19 couldn’t match Bigg Boss 13 despite a blockbuster start. Rocket start, but a total dud firecracker Bigg Boss 19 opened with promise. The first two weeks were dramatic, messy and full of new equations, the ideal recipe for reality TV. However, instead of building on that momentum, the graph dipped sharply. With Shehbaz’s entry as a wildcard in the third week, the contestants got into manufactured fights, dragging the show back into the same old boring pattern. What was supposed to be a marathon turned …

Janhvi Kapoor says aftermath of Sridevi, Dharmendra’s deaths proved ‘derailment of morality’: ‘You see it become meme…’

Janhvi Kapoor says aftermath of Sridevi, Dharmendra’s deaths proved ‘derailment of morality’: ‘You see it become meme…’

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Updated on: Dec 01, 2025 06:54 pm IST Janhvi Kapoor spoke at an event in Mumbai about her mother Sridevi and Bollywood actor Dharmendra’s deaths. Here’s what she said.  Actor Janhvi Kapoor recently attended the We The Women Asia event in Mumbai, where she spoke about her mother and Bollywood veteran actor Dharmendra’s deaths. Speaking about the aftermath of her mother’s death in 2018 and now, Dharmendra’s Janhvi stated that the voyeuristic nature of mass media has caused a derailment of human morality. Here’s what she said. Janhvi Kapoor opened up about the aftermath of Sridevi and Dharmendra’s deaths. Janhvi Kapoor on the pain she felt after Sridevi’s death Janhvi stated that she worries people will think she’s using her mother’s death as a bid to grab headlines, so she avoids talking about it. “The feeling and the phase that I went through during that time is something I’ll never be able to verbalise. And I think that it was such an individual experience that even if I told y’all everything about it, I don’t …