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Khushbu Sundar proud of daughter Anandita shutting down trolls calling her ‘trans person’ as an insult

Khushbu Sundar proud of daughter Anandita shutting down trolls calling her ‘trans person’ as an insult

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Actor-politician Khushbu Sundar and filmmaker-actor Sundar C’s daughters Avantika and Anandita grew up in the public eye thanks to their parents’ fame. Their younger daughter, Anandita, who worked as a creative producer on the upcoming Tamil film Double Occupancy, got candid on the JFW podcast about being called a ‘trans person’ by trolls. Khushbu was proud of her daughter for speaking out. Anandita Sundar is Khushbu Sundar and Sundar C’s younger daughter. Anandita Sundar shuts down trolls Anandita spoke on the podcast about how she has been trolled from a very young age and the effect it had on her. She then revealed that the latest ‘insult’ she seemed to face was being called a ‘transperson’. “See, I think transgender people are beautiful. Right? I think they’re great, I think they’re so nuanced and beautiful. And I know many transgender people who are just the sweetest, kindest people I’ve ever met in my life. But when I open Instagram, people’s favourite ‘insult’ to use with me is that I look like a trans person. So, …

Namitha Pramod reveals reasons behind shutting down her T-shirt brand Peprikka India | Malayalam News

Namitha Pramod reveals reasons behind shutting down her T-shirt brand Peprikka India | Malayalam News

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4 min readKochiMay 4, 2026 03:31 PM IST Film stars turning entrepreneurs isn’t news. In fact, most celebrities have either invested in other firms or launched their own, viewing such moves as sound business strategies. From Shah Rukh Khan’s Red Chillies Entertainment and his son Aryan Khan’s D’YAVOL X, to Deepika Padukone’s 82°E, Katrina Kaif’s Kay Beauty, and Hrithik Roshan’s HRX, there are many examples of this phenomenon. Malayalam actor Namitha Pramod is also among the many actor-turned-entrepreneurs in Indian cinema. Who is Namitha Pramod? Namitha Pramod made her acting debut at the age of 15 in director Rajesh Pillai’s Traffic (2011), widely regarded as the movie that changed the course of a stagnant Malayalam cinema and ushered in a new era marked by modern narrative and cinematic techniques. Namitha subsequently rose to fame, appearing in several notable films such as Dulquer Salman’s Vikramadithyan, Prithviraj Sukumaran-Jayasurya-Indrajith Sukumaran trio’s Amar Akbar Anthony, Kunchacko Boban’s Pullipulikalum Aattinkuttiyum and Law Point, Nivin Pauly’s Puthiya Theerangal, and Dileep’s Sound Thoma, Villali Veeran, Chandrettan Evideya and Kammara Sambhavam, among others. …

Janhvi Kapoor shares statement shutting down rumours about being addicted to alcohol: ‘This is deeply concerning’

Janhvi Kapoor shares statement shutting down rumours about being addicted to alcohol: ‘This is deeply concerning’

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Recently, in a podcast with Raj Shamani, Janhvi Kapoor spoke about a phase in her life when she consumed alcohol frequently after a traumatic experience. However, her remarks were widely misinterpreted as an indication of alcohol addiction. The actor’s initiative for alcohol awareness has now issued a statement clarifying that she was never addicted to alcohol. Janhvi Kapoor shares post clarifying she’s not addicted to alcohol. Janhvi Kapoor shares a statement calling out misinterpretation On Sunday, Janhvi shared a post from Off The Rocks and Amaha, which read, “We at Off The Rocks & Amaha have noticed certain media pages misrepresenting content associated with this initiative and Janhvi Kapoor. This is deeply concerning.” The statement further read, “We want to be clear: Janhvi Kapoor is part of this conversation as a caregiver and ally, not as someone who has had any personal experience of addiction or alcohol dependence. Such misrepresentation not only diminishes her role, but also undermines and disrespects the real, lived experiences of those battling addiction and those supporting them. Let’s not trivialise …

How 3 Indian Navy Ships Are Escorting India-Bound Vessels Amid Shutting Of Strait Of Hormuz | India News

How 3 Indian Navy Ships Are Escorting India-Bound Vessels Amid Shutting Of Strait Of Hormuz | India News

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Last Updated:March 16, 2026, 19:12 IST Two of the ships including INS Surat have been there in the vicinity as per their mission-based deployment, while the third ship is present for escort purposes The Strait of Hormuz has been virtually shut due to the West Asia conflict. (Representational image: AFP) Amid the US-Israel-Iran war and shutting of the Strait of Hormuz, three Indian Navy ships have been providing escort to the vessels bound to India, according to sources. Two of the ships including INS Surat have been there in the vicinity as per their mission-based deployment, while the third ship is present for escort purposes. These ships are in the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea. Several attacks on the merchant vessels have happened in the Gulf of Oman too, so the danger persists even beyond Hormuz. The navy escort for the vessels bound to India is mainly meant for deterrence. While the Arabian Sea is a safe passage, the escort is necessary to send a message that a warship is present to counter …

After shutting down wedding rumours with Dhanush, Mrunal Thakur reveals it’s ‘on the cards’

After shutting down wedding rumours with Dhanush, Mrunal Thakur reveals it’s ‘on the cards’

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Actor Mrunal Thakur has revealed that a wedding is on the cards for her, but has stated her conditions. Speaking with news agency PTI, she is still waiting for the right person to walk into her life. This comes days after she shut down wedding rumours with actor Dhanush. Mrunal Thakur said that today’s generation prioritises genuine connection. (Photo: Kevin Nunes) Mrunal Thakur talks about her wedding When asked about the speculation around her personal life, Mrunal said she has plans to get married someday. “Yes, wedding is on the cards and whenever the right day, the right time and the right person walks into my life, I will be the first one to announce it on my social networking sites,” she said. Mrunal shares how marriage decisions are taken now Mrunal added that today’s generation prioritises genuine connection over societal status or external pressure. “…Like, earlier, people might have had certain reasons to get married, but today, people marry because they want to, and they want to do it with the right person,” she …

Deepika Padukone talks about ‘shutting out the noise’ amid fallout with Sandeep Reddy Vanga: ‘Standing by my decision, collaborating with people I know I’ll have good time with…’ | Bollywood News

Deepika Padukone talks about ‘shutting out the noise’ amid fallout with Sandeep Reddy Vanga: ‘Standing by my decision, collaborating with people I know I’ll have good time with…’ | Bollywood News

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A possible collaboration that had fans excited turned sour after Deepika Padukone walked out of Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s cop thriller, Spirit. After Sandeep’s indirect dig at Deepika’s “unprofessionalism” and “dirty PR games”, the actor seemingly reacted to the controversy in a new interview. She said, “Standing by my decision gives me a lot of peace.” On Tuesday evening, Deepika Padukone attended a high-profile event for the luxury jewelry brand Cartier. At the event, Deepika participated in a behind-the-scenes chat where she appeared to make indirect comments about the controversy erupting around her. “I think what keeps me balanced is just being truthful and authentic. Whenever I am faced with complicated or difficult situations… To be able to listen to my inner voice, make decisions and stand by decisions, that really give me a lot of peace. That is when I feel most in equilibrium.”   Deepika padukone in a new interview talking about being TRUTHFUL & AUTHENTIC and making decisions that gives her peace of mind. pic.twitter.com/Uhgr70DmOI — , (@mastanified) May 27, 2025   In …

Mozilla is shutting down Pocket

Mozilla is shutting down Pocket

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Mozilla is shutting down Pocket, the handy bookmarking tool used to save articles and webpages for later. The organization announced that Pocket will stop working on July 8th, 2025, as Mozilla begins concentrating its “resources into projects that better match their browsing habits and online needs.” Following the shutdown, you’ll only be able to export saves until October 8th, 2025, which is when Mozilla will permanently delete user data. Mozilla says it will start automatically canceling subscriptions as well, and will issue prorated refunds to users subscribed to its annual plan on July 8th. It has also taken down the Pocket web extension and app as of May 22nd, 2025, but users who have already installed the app will be able to re-download it until October 8th. Mozilla says it’s shuttering Pocket because “the way people save and consume content on the web has evolved.” Pocket’s email newsletter, called Pocket Hits, will continue under a new name, “Ten Tabs,” but it will no longer have a weekend edition. In addition to shutting down Pocket, Mozilla …

Is Justin Baldoni’s Wayfarer Foundation Shutting Down Amid Legal Battle With Blake Lively? Here’s Everything We Know

Is Justin Baldoni’s Wayfarer Foundation Shutting Down Amid Legal Battle With Blake Lively? Here’s Everything We Know

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Justin Baldoni’s Wayfarer Foundation is shutting down amid the ongoing legal battle with Blake Lively. The unfortunate news was announced by the founder of the organization, Steve Sarowitz, who took to Instagram to share his statement. The reason behind taking such a big step was not revealed, but he showed deep gratitude towards the board of directors and the members who were a part of the initiative since the beginning.  In the statement dropped on social media, Sarowitz shared, “Over the past four years, Wayfarer Foundation has supported dozens of grantee partners in fulfilling their missions.” It further read, “I am so incredibly proud of the impact this organization has made and deeply grateful for our staff, board, donors and partners.” The foundation head went on to say that while the organization is shutting down, he will continue the good work on the personal end and help as many as possible.  The statement continued to mention, “Upon unanimous decision of the board of directors, today we will begin the process of sunsetting the Foundation. We …

Shoaib Ibrahim breaks silence on reports of Dipika Kakar’s clothing brand shutting down

Shoaib Ibrahim breaks silence on reports of Dipika Kakar’s clothing brand shutting down

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Shoaib Ibrahim breaks silence on reports of Dipika Kakar’s clothing brand shutting down Home TV Shoaib Ibrahim breaks silence on reports of Dipika Kakar’s clothing brand shutting down Shoaib Ibrahim has finally addressed the issue of wife Dipika Kakar’s clothing brand shutting down abruptly. Here’s what he said. Dipika Kakar and Shoaib Ibrahim are one of the most popular couples in the television industry. The couple often grab headlines for their personal and professional lives. Recently, the couple was once again in the news after reports claimed that Dipika’s clothing brand had shut down operations unexpectedly. Dipika and Shoaib launched Label DKI—an ethnic wear brand named after Dipika’s full name, Dipika Kakar Ibrahim in 2023. The brand solely focused on traditional Indian fashion and was introduced as Dipika’s dream project. The actress had been planning and working on the same for over two years. The launch of her brand was delayed due to her personal responsibilities and health issues. …

BluSmart Begins Shutting Operations, May Become Uber’s Fleet Partner: Report

BluSmart Begins Shutting Operations, May Become Uber’s Fleet Partner: Report

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New Delhi: BluSmart, the fast-rising cab company with an all-electric fleet, has started suspending its operations, leaving thousands of users in cities like Delhi, Bengaluru and Mumbai, in a flap. The service abruptly stopped operating following a Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) order against its promoters in a loan fraud case. BluSmart may exit its core business and function as a fleet partner for its rival Uber, the Economic Times reported today. The newspaper cited sources as saying that BluSmart’s shareholders approved a plan to begin the transit of its fleet to Uber over the next few weeks. BluSmart stopped ride bookings after its co-founder Anmol Singh Jaggi and his brother Puneet Singh Jaggi, the promoters of Gensol Engineering, resigned following the SEBI ban for alleged misappropriation of funds in Gensol. Per the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) order against Gensol, the Jaggi brothers treated the company like a “piggy bank”. What is BluSmart? In 2007, the Jaggi brothers founded Gensol Engineering as an engineering, procurement and construction company. In 2018, …