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Kamal Haasan, Shruti Haasan get flak for skipping line while casting vote in Tamil Nadu election; here’s what happened

Kamal Haasan, Shruti Haasan get flak for skipping line while casting vote in Tamil Nadu election; here’s what happened

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Actors Kamal Haasan and Shruti Haasan were spotted at a polling station in Chennai, casting their votes in the Tamil Nadu election. The wholesome moment turned sour as the internet noticed that they cut the line to cast their votes. Kamal, in particular, was criticised for ‘delivering sermons’ but not following through. (Also Read: Tamil Nadu elections 2026: Trisha Krishnan urges citizens to vote; Vijay, Ajith, Rajinikanth, spotted at polling booths) Kamal Haasan and Shruti Haasan cast their vote in Chennai on Thursday. Why did Kamal Haasan and Shruti Haasan skip the line at the polling booth? ANI posted a video of Kamal and Shruti standing in line at Alwarpet School to cast their votes. It is unclear whether it’s the police or their team, but someone in the video says the public is disturbed by the cameras around them. The police can then be seen asking Kamal and Shruti to head inside to cast their vote. The actors apologise to the person standing in front of them before heading inside. The person can be …

‘Last IPL, I barely got to bat, just twice…’: Moeen Ali on skipping IPL 2026 for PSL | Cricket News

‘Last IPL, I barely got to bat, just twice…’: Moeen Ali on skipping IPL 2026 for PSL | Cricket News

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3 min readApr 19, 2026 12:17 PM IST Since 2018, when he was first picked by Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the IPL, former England all-rounder Moeen Ali has won two IPL titles with his subsequent team Chennai Super Kings, with the first title coming in 2021, followed by another title in 2023. Ali was picked up by Kolkata Knight Riders in the 2024 mega auction and then played for the side in the 2025 IPL season, featuring in six matches and scoring five runs, with the England all-rounder only getting to bat twice. A veteran of 73 IPL matches, Ali did not opt for the mini auction last year and had signed up for Pakistan Super League (PSL) side Karachi Kings instead. Ali has now shared how he barely got to bat in IPL last season and how, at this stage of his career, his focus has been to be out there and bat. “Last year in the IPL, I played only half the games and barely got to bat, just twice. At this stage, …

Rahul Dholakia calls out celebs for skipping awards show, fans defend Aditya Dhar, Ranveer Singh

Rahul Dholakia calls out celebs for skipping awards show, fans defend Aditya Dhar, Ranveer Singh

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Filmmaker Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar swept the Screen Awards 2026 in Mumbai, emerging as the biggest winner with 14 trophies, including Best Actor for Ranveer Singh. However, both Ranveer and director Aditya Dhar skipped the ceremony – something filmmaker Rahul Dholakia appeared to subtly call out. The Screen Awards 2026 were held in Mumbai on Sunday where Aditya Dhar’s spy thriller Dhurandhar emerged as the biggest winner. Rahul Dholakia slams On Monday, Rahul Dholakia took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to call out the poor attendance at the Screen Awards 2026, expressing disappointment over nominees and winners skipping the ceremony despite being aware of their wins in advance. “Extremely disappointed ( Not surprised) that most people who were nominated for , and also won the awards did not show up to accept. I am not surprised because in most award functions, those winning it know in advance and attend only if there are winning,” Rahul wrote. The director added, “Disappointed because – here #chetakscreenawards are trying to do something different, everyone knew about it, but …

Adam Zampa cites inadequate pay in IPL for his ‘skillset’ as reason for skipping Indian league, joining PSL | Cricket News

Adam Zampa cites inadequate pay in IPL for his ‘skillset’ as reason for skipping Indian league, joining PSL | Cricket News

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3 min readUpdated: Apr 1, 2026 05:32 PM IST Australian leg-spinner Adam Zampa has said that he pulled out of the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL) season because he felt he was not getting the remuneration he deserved, for the skills he possessed as a bowler. The 34-year-old was released by the Sunrisers Hyderabad ahead of IPL 2026 and chose not to register his name in the mini auction in December last year. “I pulled out of the IPL this year. To be brutally honest, for someone with my skillset, just don’t get the money that is there for other skillsets”. “For the amount of time that the IPL takes, it just didn’t seem like a reasonable choice for me to keep playing it,” Zampa said on the ARY Podcast. The Australian, who is currently playing for the Karachi Kings in the PSL, said that he was about to go on a break, but with the PSL around the corner, things turned out differently for him. “I was going to have a break, but PSL …

Why Koneru Humpy might end up skipping the Women’s Candidates tournament later this month | Chess News

Why Koneru Humpy might end up skipping the Women’s Candidates tournament later this month | Chess News

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5 min readMar 16, 2026 04:56 PM IST When the twin Candidates tournaments start at the end of this month in a luxury resort in Cyprus, India’s Koneru Humpy might not be playing in it despite qualifying for the eight-player Women’s Candidates event. That’s because the veteran doesn’t want to risk competing in a country which is not too far away from nations like Lebanon and Israel, which are actively involved in the war currently playing out in the Middle East. The host country of the Candidates, Cyprus, lies in the Mediterranean with nations like Turkey, Syria, Lebanon and Israel. While Cyprus is not in the zone informally called the “theatre of war” in the ongoing conflict between Israel and USA on one side and Iran on the other, the island nation is not far from Israel and Lebanon, who are on opposite sides of the war. At the start of the conflict, a drone had hit a UK airbase in Cyprus. “I am not sure (if I will play at the Candidates). It depends …

After skipping Welcome to the Jungle, Anil Kapoor’s Majnu and Nana Patekar’s Uday to reunite with Paresh Rawal’s Dr. Ghungroo for Welcome 4 | Bollywood News

After skipping Welcome to the Jungle, Anil Kapoor’s Majnu and Nana Patekar’s Uday to reunite with Paresh Rawal’s Dr. Ghungroo for Welcome 4 | Bollywood News

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3 min readMumbaiMar 8, 2026 04:01 PM IST Ahmed Khan’s adventure comedy Welcome to the Jungle is all set to release in cinemas on June 26. The third instalment of producer Firoz Nadiadwala’s popular comedy franchise Welcome, it’ll see Akshay Kumar return after the 2007 inaugural hit film. However, two other key actors from the franchise — Anil Kapoor and Nana Patekar — won’t be a part of the threequel. Now, it’s been confirmed that even before the release of Welcome to the Jungle, the script for Welcome 4 is nearing completion. Also, unlike the third part, the fourth instalment will see the return of the three popular characters from the franchise — Nana Patekar as don Uday Shetty, Anil Kapoor as don and wannabe painter Majnu Bhai, and Paresh Rawal as Dr. Ghungroo. A Mid-Day report states that Welcome 4 will have a completely different story than the threequel, organically weaving in the memorable characters played by Nana, Anil, and Paresh. While Paresh is also a part of the threequel, he won’t reprise his …

Amitabh Bachchan reveals reason for skipping Sunday meet and greet

Amitabh Bachchan reveals reason for skipping Sunday meet and greet

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For years, superstar Amitabh Bachchan has followed a regular Sunday ritual of stepping out of his Mumbai home, Jalsa, to greet a sea of fans who religiously gather just to get a glimpse of him. The weekly tradition has, over the years, become an emotional association between the actor and his fans. BigB often shares pictures and videos from the meet-and-greet on his personal blog. However, the actor skipped his regular tradition this Sunday, February 22.  Amitabh Bachchan reveals reason for skipping Sunday meet and greet Breaking from his custom, Amitabh informed fans that he would not be able to meet them outside the gates of Jalsa on Sunday. Taking to his Tumblr blog, the veteran star shared a note revealing the reason for his absence. “The work continues with some vigour ..but .. a but appears .. and the day ends for me .. to take in the break of a Sunday .. Sunday here .. but none at the Jalsa Gate, regrettably …. so save the energy of travel and shall meet up soon ..till …

Biju Menon under FEFKA fire for skipping movie promotions, causing ‘Rs 25 lakh loss to producer’ | Malayalam News

Biju Menon under FEFKA fire for skipping movie promotions, causing ‘Rs 25 lakh loss to producer’ | Malayalam News

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2 min readKochiFeb 9, 2026 08:05 PM IST Tearing into actors for allegedly triggering budget overruns and extended shooting schedules, the Film Employees Federation of Kerala (FEFKA) has launched a scathing attack on veteran thespian Biju Menon for purportedly skipping movie promotions and causing losses for producers. While addressing the media on Monday, February 9, FEFKA General Secretary B Unnikrishnan reportedly suggested drafting new agreements that include actors charging Rs 1 lakh or more, along with producers, production controllers, and directors, to keep a close watch on expenditure and the shooting schedule, making it everyone’s responsibility to ensure that things are progressing according to previously agreed-upon terms. “A producer, who is also a director, lost Rs 25 lakh from the amount due to him from a television channel because a prominent actor in Malayalam cinema failed to attend promotions. That same actor also skipped the promotions for the recent movie (Valathu Vashathe Kallan) directed by Jeethu Joseph. I am talking about Biju Menon; I have no hesitation in naming him. He did not attend the …

Will Raise ‘Issues’ With Leadership, Had Informed Party About Skipping AICC Meet: Shashi Tharoor | India News

Will Raise ‘Issues’ With Leadership, Had Informed Party About Skipping AICC Meet: Shashi Tharoor | India News

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Last Updated:January 24, 2026, 17:21 IST Congress MP Shashi Tharoor said on Saturday that he has some issues with the party which he plans to discuss with the leadership. Congress MP Shashi Tharoor said that he had informed his party leadership that he won’t be attending the AICC meeting. (Courtesy: PTI) Speaking for the first time since skipping the All India Congress Committee (AICC) meet, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Saturday said that he had informed his party leadership that he wouldn’t be attending the meeting beforehand. He said that he has some issues with his party, which he will discuss with the leadership, while clarifying that he has never gone against the political position of the party in the Parliament. Tharoor said that the internal disagreements should be discussed within the party and not through the media. “All I can say is that there are issues I need to raise with my party leadership, not in public. I will be going to Delhi for Parliament, and I believe I will have a chance to …

Andhra Speaker Ayyanna Patrudu seeks action against MLAs skipping Assembly sessions

Andhra Speaker Ayyanna Patrudu seeks action against MLAs skipping Assembly sessions

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Ayyanna Patrudu. File | Photo Credit: The Hindu Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly (APLA) Speaker Ayyanna Patrudu stated that the salaries and allowances of public representatives who do not attend Assembly sessions must be cut. Mr. Patrudu further suggested a drastic measure of ‘sending them back to the people’s court’ by enabling voters to recall those who continue to ignore their responsibilities, so as teach the errant members a proper lesson. The Speaker was hinting at the continuous absence of 11 MLAs of the YSR Congress Party (YSRCP), including Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy, from the Legislative Assembly and the likely consequences thereof.  Addressing the 86th All India Conference of Presiding Officers on the theme Accountability of Legislature towards the People in the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly on Wednesday (January 21, 2026), Mr. Ayyanna Patrudu said the failure of some MLAs to perform their duties in the APLA and not attending even a single day of sessions or participating in a single debate till date since their election to the House in June 2024 was most regrettable.  …