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Lagaan was shot in extreme weather, amid injuries and jet interruptions, says Yashpal Sharma | Bollywood News

Lagaan was shot in extreme weather, amid injuries and jet interruptions, says Yashpal Sharma | Bollywood News

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25 years ago, Aamir Khan and Ashutosh Gowariker joined forces for Lagaan, a film that faced numerous challenges during its making but ultimately went on to become a landmark in Indian cinema. To mark the film’s silver jubilee, Aamir recently hosted a special screening, bringing the cast and crew together to relive some of their fondest memories. On the occasion, SCREEN spoke to Yashpal Sharma, who played Lakha in the film. Looking back on his journey with Lagaan, the actor recalled being cast within 20 minutes of his audition and opened up about the many challenges the team faced during the shoot. Yashpal Sharma on the success of Lagaan Talking about the success of Lagaan, Yashpal Sharma said, “Lagaan’s success is historic. Back then, all films based on cricket were flopping; Lagaan broke that spell. Another benchmark it set was how you could make a hit film with teamwork. Everyone was a hero in Lagaan. It got nominated for the Oscars too. When we met to celebrate the film’s 25 years recently, we saw the film …

Scorching heat by day, storms by evening as Vidarbha faces extreme weather

Scorching heat by day, storms by evening as Vidarbha faces extreme weather

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Vidarbha is set to witness a mixed spell of intense heat, thunderstorms, and gusty winds over the next five days, according to the latest forecast issued on Sunday by the India Meteorological Department (IMD).  The region may see a rise in maximum temperatures by 2–3 degrees Celsius over the next 48 hours, followed by largely stable conditions thereafter. Monsoon progress and synoptic situation As per the IMD’s synoptic update, the northern limit of the southwest monsoon continues to advance steadily across central and eastern India, with favourable conditions for further progress into Karnataka, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, West Bengal, Odisha, and parts of Chhattisgarh over the next two to three days.  A persistent seasonal trough extending from central Pakistan to Bangladesh across multiple states is also influencing weather conditions over central India. Rainfall and temperature in Vidarbha Rainfall activity across Vidarbha remained scattered with moderate intensity at isolated locations. Maximum temperatures stayed above normal, while minimum temperatures remained near normal. The highest temperature was recorded in Yavatmal at 42.4 degrees Celsius, while the lowest minimum temperature …

IND vs AFG Today Match Dharamshala Weather Forecast & Updates

IND vs AFG Today Match Dharamshala Weather Forecast & Updates

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3 min readUpdated: Jun 13, 2026 10:35 AM IST India vs Afghanistan 1st ODI HPCA Stadium Pitch Report, Dharamshala Weather Forecast: India are looking to get back to winning ways in ODIs when they start their three-match series against Afghanistan at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamshala. However, their wait for a win could end up being extended with the picturesque hill town being lashed by rains overnight and early in the morning on Saturday. India have lost three of their last five ODIs, and this includes a rather historic series defeat at home to New Zealand. There is no Virat Kohli for this series but Rohit Sharma will be there and there will be significant focus on him due to the rather patchy last few months he has had in India’s recent ODI matches and in the IPL. Rohit managed 61 runs in the last home series against New Zealand in January — three forced lofts, three soft dismissals in what felt like uncertain territory. Coupled with 283 runs in nine innings …

Orange alert for rain in Delhi, Himachal; downpour likely in Kerala: Weather wrap today

Orange alert for rain in Delhi, Himachal; downpour likely in Kerala: Weather wrap today

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Delhi weather: Residents of Delhi woke up to a pleasant Thursday as a shift in conditions provided much-needed relief from the scorching heat that has been sweeping the region. IMD issues orange alert in Delhi (PTI Photo) The national capital is expected to witness partly cloudy sky today, according to the India Meteorological Department, which will become generally cloudy towards the afternoon. The weather department also issued an orange alert for the city. A spell of light rain accompanied by thunderstorm and lightning, with strong surface wind speed reaching up to 50-70 kmph is also likely in the afternoon in the state, IMD said. Also Read: Delhi battered by overnight dust storm; orange alert issued for Thursday Another spell of rain, coupled with lightning, thunderstorms and dust storms is expected towards evening and night, the met department said. The maximum and minimum temperatures over Delhi are likely to be in the range of 39°C to 41°C and 30°C, respectively, according to the IMD bulletin for the day. “The minimum and maximum temperatures will remain near …

Tamil Nadu weather update: Heavy rain likely in 10 districts till June 12

Tamil Nadu weather update: Heavy rain likely in 10 districts till June 12

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Heavy rains are expected in 10 districts from Tuesday due to the southwest monsoon over Tamil Nadu, according to the RMC. Dharmapuri, Salem, Erode, Nilgiris, Coimbatore, Tiruppur, Dindigul, Theni, Kanyakumari and western ghats of Tirunelveli districts will receive rains till June 12, the latest bulletin from the Regional Meteorological Centre said. However, due to high maximum temperature, combined with high humidity, it is likely to cause discomfort weather over north interior Tamilnadu districts and coastal areas of the state over the same period. Cuddalore district recorded a maximium temperature of 40.7 degree Celcius on Monday, followed by Chennai, which registered 40.4 degree Celcius. Meanwhile, Oothu region in Tirunelveli district recorded 11 centimeter of rainfall during the last 24 hours and Upasi in Coimbatore district registered nine centimeter rainfall during the same period. For Chennai, the weather office predicted that hot and humid conditions were likely to prevail. However, light and moderate rain with thunderstorm is likely to occur in the evening or night. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. …

Morgan Wallen Pittsburgh concert canceled amid severe weather warning: How to claim refund

Morgan Wallen Pittsburgh concert canceled amid severe weather warning: How to claim refund

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Morgan Cole Wallen, known for songs like Love Somebody, was forced to cancel his concert at Pittsburgh’s Acrisure Stadium amid a severe weather warning on Saturday. Morgan Wallen put out a message about canceling today’s Pittsburgh show. (X/@andrayofficial) Wallen’s post on Instagram read “After talking with local officials and my team, there is no choice but to cancel tonight’s show due to severe adverse weather conditions expected throughout the rest of the day and night. Safety for my fans and crew is the highest priority.” The 33-year-old country and country pop singer from Tennessee, had his first show there on Friday where he was joined by local legend and former WWE superstar, Kurt Angle. However, today is a KDKA First Alert Weather Day since there is a possibility of strong to severe storms in the area, expected after 2pm. Here’s how to get refunds for Wallen’s concert. How to get refunds for Morgan Wallen’s concert Wallen’s Instagram post noted “Refunds available at point of purchase.” One person on Facebook also shared an image of the …

Despite new technologies, IMD continues to rely on weather balloons

Despite new technologies, IMD continues to rely on weather balloons

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Meteorologists releasing a weather balloon attached to an upper air sounding system to collect data leading to the forecast of the southwest monsoon at the IMD Met Centre, in Thiruvananthapuram | Photo Credit: Nirmal Harindran Even in an era of advanced satellites, radar systems and sophisticated computer models, the radiosonde attached to weather balloons continues to play a crucial role in weather forecasting. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has been launching hydrogen-filled weather balloons with radiosondes from its Thiruvananthapuram centre twice daily since 1956. According to Neetha K. Gopal, Director of IMD, Thiruvananthapuram, one of the most accurate methods for studying the atmosphere is the use of a radiosonde attached to a weather balloons. Attached to weather balloons, the instruments collect data on temperature, humidity and wind conditions at different altitudes, enabling meteorologists to create a vertical profile of the atmosphere. Ms. Gopal said that though weather balloons may appear to be older technology, the instruments attached to them are modern and highly efficient. The software they use today has undergone significant technological improvements over …

Tornado risk threatens 5 US states: Check map as hazardous weather warning issued, know what to expect

Tornado risk threatens 5 US states: Check map as hazardous weather warning issued, know what to expect

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Millions of Americans face the risk of severe thunderstorms that may produce tornadoes, large hail, and damaging winds in a matter of hours. US tornado warning: Severe thunderstorms are forecasted for millions in the Northern Plains, with risks of tornadoes, large hail, and damaging winds. (Unsplash) Meteorologists have released hazardous weather forecasts indicating that the conditions are conducive to severe storms in parts of North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Iowa, and Minnesota. In a social media post on X, Meteorologist Max Velocity stated: “Tornado threat is increasing across the Northern Plains today!” “A few supercells will develop between 3-7pm, producing a risk of giant hail, damaging winds, and a tornado or two. I wouldn’t rule out a strong tornado.” Tornado warning: Here’s what one should expect Hail: Isolated supercells capable of producing stones of 2 inches or larger early in the event Wind gusts: Localized gusts reaching 90 mph in a straight line once the system organizes overnight Tornado risk: Localized but significant risk on Wednesday afternoon near a secondary surface low along the ND/SD …

Heavy rain likely in 22 Tamil Nadu districts; wet weather to continue for a week

Heavy rain likely in 22 Tamil Nadu districts; wet weather to continue for a week

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The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) has forecast heavy rain accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning in 22 districts of Tamil Nadu on Tuesday, as a cyclonic circulation persists over south Kerala and adjoining Tamil Nadu regions.  The weather system is expected to influence rainfall activity across Tamil Nadu and Puducherry for the next week. According to the weather department, widespread rainfall is likely across several parts of the state, with heavy showers expected in western, central and southern districts. The forecast comes amid strengthening monsoon activity over the southern peninsula and favourable atmospheric conditions for the development of thunderstorms. The districts likely to receive heavy rainfall include Nilgiris, Coimbatore, Tiruppur, Dindigul, Theni, Karur, Namakkal, Erode, Salem, Tiruchirappalli, Dharmapuri, Krishnagiri, Tirupattur, Vellore, Ranipet, Tiruvannamalai, Madurai, Virudhunagar, Tenkasi, Tirunelveli, Thoothukudi and Kanniyakumari. Meteorologists said the rain could be accompanied by lightning and gusty winds at isolated locations, prompting authorities to advise residents to exercise caution during periods of thunderstorm activity. The weather department has also predicted that heavy rainfall will continue in parts of western and southern Tamil …

Kerala yet to see Monsoon onset; IMD says Delhi’s weather to remain ‘pleasant’ till Friday | India News

Kerala yet to see Monsoon onset; IMD says Delhi’s weather to remain ‘pleasant’ till Friday | India News

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3 min readNew DelhiJun 2, 2026 09:01 AM IST Delhi and the National Capital Region are set for a spell of relatively pleasant weather over the next four days, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting cloudy skies, light rainfall, and thunderstorm activity across the region. At the same time, Kerala is set to see the monsoon’s onset in 2-3 days, says the IMD. According to the weather department, partly cloudy conditions are expected to gradually give way to generally cloudy skies in Delhi-NCR, while very light to light rain accompanied by thunderstorms and gusty winds is likely during the afternoon and evening hours for the next four days till Friday. Thunderstorm, winds expected Thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty winds reaching 40-50 kmph, with gusts up to 60 kmph, are expected across NCR between June 2 and June 5. Dust storms may also occur on some days. Despite the forecast, all districts of Delhi and neighbouring cities, including Noida, Ghaziabad, Gurugram and Faridabad remain under the green category on the IMD’s warning map, signalling …