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Sunny Deol on the challenge of Batwara 1947 ‘humanising’ Pakistanis in today’s political climate: ‘Mahaul ka nahi socha’

Sunny Deol on the challenge of Batwara 1947 ‘humanising’ Pakistanis in today’s political climate: ‘Mahaul ka nahi socha’

Filmmaker Rajkumar Santoshi and actor Sunny Deol are reuniting after almost two decades in the upcoming period drama, Batwara 1947. Set around the Partition, the film tells the story of a Muhajir family in Lahore who protect an ageing Hindu woman. On Tuesday, Santoshi and the film’s stars – Sunny Deol and Preity Zinta – interacted with the media about the film’s tone, story, and their roles. Sunny Deol and Preity Zinta in a still from Batwara 1947. Rajkumar Santoshi on the humanity of Batwara 1947 In today’s climate, it is considered increasingly risky or difficult to show neutrality or parity. Films are avoiding showing humanity across the border. When HT asked Santoshi why he chose this narrative in a polarised political climate, the director said it was never about the messaging. “The story needs to be engaging, entertaining, and leave some emotional things in the mind (of the audience). We don’t like to message. The medium is different for those who are making films for messaging,” says the filmmaker. Santoshi adds that the crux …

What ancient poets, philosophers can teach us about today’s loud world | Eye News

What ancient poets, philosophers can teach us about today’s loud world | Eye News

There are moments in the life of every civilisation when it must decide not what it wishes to possess, but what it is willing to relinquish. Kingdoms have been built by conquest. Empires have flourished through accumulation. Markets persuade us that more is always better, louder is always stronger, faster is always wiser. History, however, is a quieter teacher. Civilisations are seldom remembered for what they acquired. They are remembered for what they refused to become. Long before Ayodhya became a city of celebration, it first became a city of surrender. The Ramayana does not truly begin with a coronation waiting to happen. It begins with a crown quietly laid aside. A prince walks away from power not because he has been defeated, but because duty asks more of him than dominion ever could. Before there is triumph, there is voluntary loss. Before there is victory, there is restraint. Before there is the homecoming lit by a thousand lamps, there is a long road disappearing into the cool green hush of a forest. Perhaps that …

Shagufta Ali says today’s TV sets have lost ‘tameez tehzeeb’; slams discipline amongst actors: ‘Directors keep shouting’

Shagufta Ali says today’s TV sets have lost ‘tameez tehzeeb’; slams discipline amongst actors: ‘Directors keep shouting’

Veteran actor Shagufta Ali has witnessed the evolution of the Hindi television industry over many decades. Even though the actor is very thankful for all the work opportunities she has received through the medium, she feels that the work environment on TV shoots has undergone a drastic change over the years. The actor, while talking about the factors that disappoint her most at present, says that a lack of discipline and professionalism is the biggest problem. Shagufta Ali says today’s TV actors disrespect directors, skip rehearsals and stay glued to phones. Shagufta Ali says respect and etiquette are disappearing from TV sets Sharing what she feels is missing in today’s television industry during an interview with Siddharth Kannan, Shagufta said, “Ab joh kuch saalon se TV serials bann rahe hai tameez tehseeb nahi hai. Yeh baat toh aap abhi bhi purane logon se puche toh woh log bhi yehi kahenge. Mere akele ki shikayat nahi hai. Jitne seniors hai unmein se qubool karenge woh lohg batayenge ki ‘Haan, tameez tehzeeb yeh sab kuch nahi hai’. …

Where are Melania Trump, JD Vance and Marco Rubio? Why they are skipping today’s White House Correspondents’ Dinner

Where are Melania Trump, JD Vance and Marco Rubio? Why they are skipping today’s White House Correspondents’ Dinner

First lady Melania Trump, Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio will not be attending the rescheduled White House Correspondents’ Association (WHCA) dinner on July 24. President Donald Trump attends the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner, at the Waldorf Astoria Washington DC, Friday, July 24, 2026, in Washington, with with WHCA president Weijia Jiang, right and White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt. (AP Photo/Rod Lamkey, Jr.) (AP Photo/Rod Lamkey) Why are they skipping the dinner As per USA Today, the White House said in a statement that Melania Trump, Vance and Rubio each have scheduling conflicts. Melania Trump had attended the FIFA World Cup final with President Trump on July 19, while Vance’s wife, Usha, gave birth to their fourth child, Alec Neel Vance on the same day. It was not immediately clear which prior commitment kept the first lady away. As per People, the vice president’s office said Vance won’t take formal paternity leave but plans to work around his schedule in the coming months. Also Read: Trump warns China and …

Kamran Akmal on Rohit Sharma’s 138 vs England: ‘Today’s innings was his answer’ | Cricket News

Kamran Akmal on Rohit Sharma’s 138 vs England: ‘Today’s innings was his answer’ | Cricket News

Former Pakistan wicketkeeper-batsman Kamran Akmal reacted to Rohit Sharma’s performance in the third and final ODI against England at Lord’s, stating that despite the loss, his 138 off 110 balls was the story of the day. Akmal felt that the 39-year-old responded to his critics with his knock and innings like the one on Sunday indicated why he should be backed moving forward. “Overall, England deserved to win the series, but Rohit Sharma’s century was the biggest story of the day. It was a statement innings from a player who reminded everyone why he is still one of the world’s best ODI batters. There was so much speculation about his future. Rumours were being spread that he was no longer part of India’s plans and wouldn’t make it to the 2027 World Cup. Today, Rohit answered all of those questions with his bat,” he said on “The Game Plan” podcast. “Today’s innings was his answer. There was talk that he should be moved aside, but performances like this show why great players should be judged …

Hema Malini says she wasn’t Bollywood’s highest-paid actor: ‘Never got the exorbitant fees that today’s stars get’

Hema Malini says she wasn’t Bollywood’s highest-paid actor: ‘Never got the exorbitant fees that today’s stars get’

During the 1970s and early 1980s, Hema Malini was among Bollywood‘s biggest stars and was often regarded as one of the industry’s highest-paid actresses. However, in a recent podcast with Hindi Rush, the veteran actor and politician dismissed the claim, saying she never earned the kind of fees today’s stars command and was never driven by money. Hema Malini talked about the fees that she used to get in Bollywood/ Photo: Shantanu Bhattacharya Hema Malini denies being Bollywood’s highest-paid actress Hema Malini denied being the highest-paid female actor in Bollywood and said, “No, not at all. Kisne bola yeh? (Who said that?) We used to get a very small amount. Itna kuch nahi dete the (They didn’t pay us much). Directors and producers liked me a lot, but I never worked for money. Jaise jaise naam hota hai (As your popularity grew), they would increase the payment a little. That’s all. I never got the exorbitant fees that today’s stars receive. Uska ittu bhi nahi milta tha humko (We didn’t even get a fraction of …

Kajal Aggarwal recalls filmmakers asking her to be ‘fatter or thinner’; calls today’s beauty standards ‘merciless’

Kajal Aggarwal recalls filmmakers asking her to be ‘fatter or thinner’; calls today’s beauty standards ‘merciless’

The pressure to look perfect in the film industry has only intensified with the rise of social media, believes actor Kajal Aggarwal. Reflecting on how beauty standards have evolved over the years, the actor said today’s generation of actresses faces far harsher scrutiny than she did when she entered the industry. Kajal recalled being asked to gain or lose weight for films and admitted that she feels sorry for young female actors navigating the industry’s “merciless” beauty standards. Kajal Aggarwal talks about the beauty standards in film industry. Kajal Aggarwal recalls filmmakers judging her looks In an interview with Zoom, Kajal spoke about the early years of her career, saying the industry was very different when she started nearly two decades ago. Although there was no social media amplifying every public appearance or airport look, she said female actors still faced pressure to conform to certain beauty standards. She said, “Times were very different. There was no social media. There was no external layer of extra judgments. There were no airport looks that you had …

Gold and silver prices on June 29: Check today’s rates in Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Kolkata

Gold and silver prices on June 29: Check today’s rates in Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Kolkata

Gold prices remained around ₹1.43 lakh across major Indian cities on Monday, with Chennai recording the highest rate among the metros. Silver prices also remained above ₹2,190 per 10 grams, with Chennai once again topping the list. The price of 24-karat gold in India stood at ₹1,43,401 on June 29. (Unsplash) Here is a look at the latest gold and silver prices across key cities in India. Gold price today (24K) The price of 24-karat gold in India stood at ₹1,43,401. Among major cities, Chennai recorded the highest price at ₹1,44,710.78, followed by Kolkata at ₹1,44,545.18. Also read | Man held for snatching gold chain from woman in Noida Gold was priced at Rs1,43,558.41 in Mumbai, ₹1,43,415.00 in Bengaluru and ₹1,43,401.00 in Delhi. Silver price today (10 grams) The national price of silver stood at ₹2,193.50 per 10 grams. Among the cities listed, Chennai recorded the highest silver price at ₹2,213.74, followed by Kolkata at ₹2,209.43. Also read | Why PM Modi asked Indians to avoid buying gold for a year Silver was priced at …

Blue Moon 2026: Why Isha Foundation says today’s astrology event may matter for spiritual seekers

Blue Moon 2026: Why Isha Foundation says today’s astrology event may matter for spiritual seekers

A rare Blue Full Moon in Sagittarius sign will peak on May 31, 2026, bringing a rare astrological event that is catching the attention of astrology followers, and spiritual seekers. According to Time and Date, the Full Moon reaches peak illumination at 4:45 a.m. EDT, giving early risers and skywatchers across the US a chance to witness the llunar event. A Waxing Gibbous moon rises behind trees near Pristina on May 29, 2026. (Photo by Armend NIMANI / AFP) (AFP) While, the Blue moon is already trending on the Internet, a spiritual organistion called the Isha Foundation by Sadhguru shares a post on X about the opportunities Blue Moon may bring to spiritual seekers. It said, “Tomorrow is Purnima or a full moon day. On such days, the human system experiences a natural upsurge of energy which amplifies whatever one’s qualities may be on that day. With this increase in energy, there is a tremendous opportunity for spiritual seekers to make a push towards realizing their ultimate nature”. What is a Blue Moon? May 2026 …

Today’s Chanakya exit polls results: BJP sweep with 192+ seats in Bengal; edge to DMK in TN

Today’s Chanakya exit polls results: BJP sweep with 192+ seats in Bengal; edge to DMK in TN

As the exit poll results for the key assembly elections pour in, Today’s Chanakya has predicted that the Bharatiya Janata Party, with the NDA, will retain power in Assam. Today’s Chanakya has predicted that the Bharatiya Janata Party, with the NDA, will retain power in Assam (PTI/HT Photo/PTI) Meanwhile, for the Kerala assembly elections, the pollster has projected a tight contest between the United Democratic Front and the Left Democratic Front, with a slight edge to the UDF. Track the latest on exit polls 2026 here Today’s Chanakya exit poll results Assam exit polls – Seat projection NDA – 102-111 INC+ – 23-32 Others – 0-1 Kerala exit polls – Seat projection LDF – 64-73 UDF – 69-77 BJP – 7-11 Others – 0-2 Tamil Nadu exit polls – Seat projection DMK+ – 125-136 AIADMK/NDA – 45-56 TVK – 63-74 Others – 0-2 More details to follow shortly Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to …