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With a throwback picture, Karisma Kapoor recalls lugging her 'home' around

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Actress Karisma Kapoor had a nostalgic day on Thursday as she travelled back in time and posted a photo from her childhood. She shared a flashback photo of herself with a house-shaped purse. Karisma quipped, "Flashback to the time before tote bags when I literally carried my house with me #throwbackthursday," Karisma's luggage drew the attention of a number of people on social media. "It's very cute," Amrita Arora said. Riddhima Kapoor Sahni, Karisma's cousin, added a crimson heart emoji to it. Karisma is wearing a white top with a dark-colored dress over it in the photo.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Karisma Kapoor (@therealkarismakapoor) Karisma recently shot with her sister Kareena Kapoor Khan and filmmaker Punit Malhotra for a unique project. She wrote on Instagram a few days ago, "Always special shooting with bebo... something big coming soon." Also Read:  Super Dancer 4: Kar

Jacqueline Fernandez introduces her character Gadang Rakkamma from Kichcha Sudeepa starrer Vikrant Rona

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Jacqueline Fernandez has some of the most interesting and big-ticket films in her kitty. A couple of weeks ago it was also revealed that she will be playing a special role in Kichcha Sudeepa's much anticipated Kannada film Vikrant Rona . Today, the actress unveiled the first look of her character from the film in a grand manner. Sharing the first look poster of her character with Kichcha Sudeepa as Vikrant Rona, Jacqueline wrote, “ ‘What Rakkamma doesn't know, doesn't exist' . Super happy to introduce my character #GadangRakkamma from #VikrantRona”. In the poster, Jacqueline looks stunning in a green blouse and red and gold frilled skirt. While Kichcha as Vikrant Rona is seen looking at her suspiciously while holding a gun in his hand. 'What Rakkamma doesn't know, doesn't exist' Super happy to introduce my character #GadangRakkamma from #VikrantRona #JacquelineVikrantRonaLook #JacquelineAsRakkamma @KicchaSudeep @JackManjunath @anupsbhandari

10 Stars for whom Mohammed Rafi sang too!

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The world knows that Mohammed Rafi, who left us 41 years ago on July 31, was a versatile singer who even modulated his voice as per the actor he was singing for on screen. Dilip Kumar, Shammi Kapoor, Rajendra Kumar, Raaj Kumar, Dharmendra and Johnny Walker, and early Dev Anand, Jeetendra and Shashi Kapoor were among his most famous associations in a list that also included Amitabh Bachchan and Raj Kapoor and, of course, Kishore Kumar the actor. Known for his detachment from materialism, Rafi also sang a lot for small films, small composers and small-time actors, often reducing his fees for them or forsaking them altogether. But there were some famous names for whom Rafi lent his voice, who are not that commonly thought of in association with that nonpareil singer. Here’s looking at the songs, mostly hits, which he sang for them. 1. Uttam Kumar: Uttam Kumar, that giant from Bengali cinema, occasionally flirted with Hindi films and his first such excursion was his own production, Ch

Kriti Sanon dedicates a beautiful poem to her film: To Mimi, with love

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Kriti's Instagram is full of serene and deep poetry that is a hit with her fans, and now that her current film Mimi is receiving positive reviews, she's written yet another touching homage, this one dedicated to Mimi . The couplet, titled "Meri Mimi Tu Udna Seekh Jaayegi," has some really uplifting ideas put together with some amazing stills from the film.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Kriti (@kritisanon) While everyone praised her portrayal, Kriti's words show how she has not only lived but also loved the character of Mimi , and what better way to communicate her affection than a sincere ode? Mimi premiered on Netflix and Jio cinema on July 27. Directed by Laxman Utekar the film features Kriti Sanon with Pankaj Tripathi and Sai Tamhankar. Also Read:  Kriti Sanon to train in dirt biking, action for Ganapath; reunites her with first co-star Tiger Shroff from Featured Movie News | Featured Bollyw

Bigg Boss OTT: ‘Swag Se Swagat’ singer Neha Bhasin confirmed as the first contestant; says she is not scared of anyone

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With just a week left for Bigg Boss OTT to premier on Voot, the first contestant of the digital show has been revealed. Singer Neha Bhasin has been confirmed as the first contestant of the six-week digital series hosted by filmmaker Karan Johar that will air on Voot ahead of the televised version of the show, Bigg Boss 15. On Friday night, Neha's participation in the show was announced with a short promo. The video promo begins with Neha Bhasin singing the viral song ‘ Bajre Da Sitta ’. “Ready ho jayiye Bigg Boss ke ghar mein meri awaaz sunne ke liye. Yeh awaaz gaati bhi hai, goonjti bhi hai lekin kisi se darti nahi hai,” she said in the teaser. Apne edgy andaaz se sabka dil jeetne aa rahi hai, #BiggBossOTT ki pehli contestant #NehaBhasin !???? Kya aap excited ho to watch her? Bigg Boss OTT is coming on 8th Aug only on @justvoot . Co-Powered by: @CoinDCX @swiggy_in #BBOtt #BBOttOnVoot @beingsalmankhan @vootselect @karanjohar pic.twitter.com/U9JpANzubI — Bigg Boss (@B

Sonu Sood celebrates his birthday with fans and followers, a large crowd gathers at his home

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On Friday, actor Sonu Sood received a birthday present from his fans. Almost a hundred fans flocked to his Mumbai residence to wish him a happy 48th birthday. Many brought flowers and cakes, while others brought giant posters of the actor and other surprises for him. A fan drew his markdown, put his tongue in yellow paste, and painted a live painting of Sonu Sood in front of the entire audience. Sonu had been standing right next to him. Sonu then cut a birthday cake while the paparazzi snapped photos of him. A number of the actor's fans were worried about his health because he was surrounded by so many people. "I mean hats off for his efforts but that’s very unsanitary," wrote a person. "Hope he stays safe," wrote another. Sonu Sood's philanthropic work during the Covid-19 outbreak made him the talk of the country during the previous year. Sonu has been supplying oxygen cylinders and assisting the poor in receiving good medical care, and is currently esta

AI Express flight makes emergency landing due to windshield crack

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An Air India Express flight from here to Saudi Arabia had to make an emergency landing at Thiruvananthapuram international airport on Saturday after a crack in the windshield of the aircraft was detected, an airport official said. from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/3rJXjVH >

Farah Khan shares teaser of recreated Altaf Raja's hit 'Saath Kya Nibhaoge' featuring Sonu Sood

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Sonu Sood celebrated his 48th birthday today. Farah Khan offered good friend and actor Sonu Sood a surprise birthday present on Friday by revealing their latest collaboration, a soon-to-be-released music video titled ‘Saath Kya Nibhaoge.’ Farah shared a video on her social media accounts that included the names of everyone involved with the project, including music composer Tony Kakkar, actor Nidhhi Agerwal, and producer Anshul Garg. The video was directed by Farah herself. The presence of its original artiste – Altaf Raja – in the team proves that ‘Saath Kya Nibhaoge’ i s a recreated version of ‘Tum To Thehre Pardesi.’ Coming soon on @desimusicfactory @sonu_sood @farahkhankunder @nidhhiagerwal @tonykakkar @altafraja_official @anshul300 @raghav .sharma.14661 #sonusood #farahkhan #nidhhiagerwal #tonykakkar #anshulgarg #desimusicfactory pic.twitter.com/gYO9Kq8cjN — TheFarahKhan (@TheFarahKhan) July 30, 2021 According to reports, Nidhhi stated she had a terrific time sh

Varun Dhawan and Maniesh Paul offer sneak-peek into their filmy fun gearing up for Jug Jugg Jeeyo

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Jug Jugg Jeeyo director Raj Mehta took to his social media to share a glimpse of the fun at script reading session with his 'Do Mastaane'- Varun Dhawan and Maniesh Paul. Having begun the shoot of the film last year, the second wave of pandemic caused a halt in the schedule. However, the team is all set to get back to floors as director Raj Mehta met his actors Varun and Maniesh at the Dharma Productions' office today. Based in North India, Jug Jugg Jeeyo features an ensemble cast of Varun Dhawan, Kiara Advani, Anil Kapoor, Neetu Kapoor, and Maniesh Paul. Maniesh would be seen slipping into the character of a Punjabi Munda for the same, the actor has been working out to bulk up his body to ace his role. Apart from Jug Jugg Jeeyo , Maniesh also has an interesting lineup of projects, which is expected to be announced soon. The actor and host is currently making waves with his podcast that invites people from different walks of life to engage in heartfelt conversations.

‘Sidharth har season mein aayega kya’: Jasmin Bhasin reacts to her conversation with Disha Parmar after Sidharth Shukla’s fans troll her

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Singer Rahul Vaidya and Disha Parmar who got married recently stepped out for a lunch on Friday with former Bigg Boss 14 co-contestants Aly Goni and Jasmin Bhasin. Aly and Disha also shared videos from their lunch date of them having a lavish meal at a posh eatery in the city. However, what grabbed everyone’s attention was Disha and Jasmin's alleged discussion on Bigg Boss 13 winner Sidharth Shukla. In one of the videos, Disha is heard asking Rahul, "Sidharth har season mein aaega kya (Will Siddharth come on every season)?". To which Jasmin promptly reacted, "Jab tak Manisha rahegi (As long as Manisha is there)." Some assumed that Jasmin was referring to Manisha Sharma, who is the Chief Content Officer, Hindi Mass Entertainment, Viacom18. Reportedly, Sidharth and Manisha share a close bond. After the video went viral and Jasmin got trolled for 'disrespecting Sidharth, Jasmin tweeted, "Lol, it’s completely misunderstood. We weren’t talking about Sid o

Elon Musk says 'Epic is right,' takes sides in battle with Apple

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Tesla Inc chief executive officer Elon Musk on Friday showed his support for "Fortnite" maker Epic Games that has challenged Apple Inc's fees on its App Store. "Apple app store fees are a de facto global tax on the Internet. Epic is right," he said in a tweet. from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/2TIHG4i >

In a first, Procter & Gamble names Indian as global COO

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Shailesh Jejurikar has become the first Indian to be appointed global COO of the consumer products MNC Procter & Gamble (P&G). The Mumbai born 54-year-old Jejurikar is an alumni of the Hyderabad Public School and counts among his classmates another famous global CEO — Satya Nadella of Microsoft. from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/37dnTgK >

Cancelled, rescheduled flights put US-bound students in a fix

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Indian students with a valid visa can fly to the US to join their universities in August, but in the past few weeks many have found their flights cancelled or rescheduled. Air India sources said its collateral damage brought on by the continued restrictions on other categories of US-bound travelers from India. from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/3x9vM1a >

China factory activity slows in July, hit by extreme weather

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Chinese factory activity weakened in July to its lowest level since the start of the pandemic, data showed Saturday, as manufacturing was impacted by slowing demand, weak exports and extreme weather. from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/3BZ5NNx >

Hansal Mehta defends Shilpa Shetty; says ‘unfortunate that people in public life are proclaimed guilty even before justice is meted out’

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Shilpa Shetty Kundra has landed in a legal soup after the arrest of her husband Raj Kundra on July 19 in a pornography case. Shilpa has already been questioned twice by the Mumbai Police Crime Branch in connection with the case. Now, filmmaker Hansal Mehta spoke in defense of the actor on Twitter. On Friday, he took to Twitter asking everyone to leave her alone. Shilpa and Raj Kundra have been mercilessly trolled online ever since the arrest. The Hungama 2 actor also filed a defamation suit at the Bombay High Court against media publications and social media platforms for publishing defamatory content against her. In his tweet, Hansal wrote, "If you cannot stand up for her at least leave Shilpa Shetty alone and let the law decide? Allow her some dignity and privacy. It is unfortunate that people in public life ultimately are left to fend for themselves and are proclaimed guilty even before justice is meted out". If you cannot stand up for her at least leave Shilpa Shett

US to hold rare second lottery for H-1B visa applicants

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In what can be good news for hundreds of Indian IT professionals seeking the H-1B work visa, the US' immigration agency has decided to conduct a rare second lottery for the most sought-after visas to decide on the successful applicants who could not make it in the first random selection. from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/2VbeUKl >

Twitter to offer 'bounty' to find algorithmic bias

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The competition is based on the "bug bounty" programs some websites and platforms offer to find security holes and vulnerabilities, according to Twitter executives Rumman Chowdhury and Jutta Williams. from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/3fh9bJP >

Banks disburse over Rs 2 lakh crore under ECLGS till mid-July

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Sun Pharma comes out of red in Q1

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Microsoft to buy stake in Oyo at $9 billion valuation

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New IDBI owners may get RBI road map to cut stake

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Data storage norms: Mastercard submits audit report to RBI

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After being banned by the RBI from issuing new cards, US-based payments technology major Mastercard on Friday said it has submitted an audit report to the regulator showing compliance with the local data storage norms. from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/3zRjY5f >

States get more time to enrol for power reforms scheme

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The government has given states two more months till December 31 to enrol for funding under the Centre’s Rs 3 lakh crore distribution reforms scheme, power minister R K Singh said after reviewing steps taken by states to improve power infrastructure. from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/3leVYFs >

Sun Pharma posts Rs 1,444.17 crore net profit in June quarter

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Drug major Sun Pharmaceutical Industries on Friday reported a net profit of Rs 1,444.17 crore for the quarter ended June 30, 2021. The company had posted a net loss of Rs 1,655.60 crore for the corresponding period of the previous fiscal, Sun Pharma said in a regulatory filing. from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/3le0zHM >

"This birthday I feel different", says Sonu Sood

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Birthday Boy Sonu Sood—who turns 48 today but looks no more than 30—has a lot to be proud of. When I call him to wish him for his birthday Sonu agrees with me. “You’re right. This year has been…how do I put it? Life-changing… I don’t think I’ve felt so special in any of my birthdays so far. The past year when I had the opportunity to help so many people transformed my life forever. I feel I am born-again this birthday.” There are as many people outside Sonu’s home in Mumbai waiting for a glimpse of their idol as there are at Shah Rukh Khan’s residence on his birthday. Sonu responds with gratitude. “It’s all God’s blessings, Sir. People are waiting since early morning to meet me on this my special day. Many of them have come from far-away places with hope in their eyes. They are coming even as we talk. It is not possible for me to meet them all through the day. So I will go out once or maybe twice and a cut a cake with them. I don’t want any of them to return disappointed.” How does 

Scheduled international flight suspension extended till August-end

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The government has extended suspension of scheduled international flights till August 31, 2021. However, Vande Bharat Mission and other flights under air bubbles will continue to operate and people eligible as per government norms can fly to and from India. from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/3zU74U3 >

Shah Rukh Khan's old photo in school uniform goes viral; Richa Chadha reveals actor was her 'first love'

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SFans of Shah Rukh Khan are drooling over an old photo of him that has gone viral. A young SRK is dressed in uniform and with his classmates visiting a store in the photo posted by an avid fan. Sharing the picture, a fan wrote, “An awkward school kid daydreaming of conquering Mumbai is the kind of morning WhatsApp forward I’ll never complain about.” Richa Chadha wrote, "First love," in the comments. A fan added, "I thought Rahul Dravid was your first love," to which Richa replied, "SRK predates Rahul Dravid." Other fans reacted to the post and commented, “See the determination in his eyes. Everyone knew where he came from, but the only one knew where he was going.” Despite the fact that Shah Rukh Khan's recent films have not performed well at the box office, he remains a popular choice among his admirers. His charisma, wit, and gentlemanly civility are among his most distinguishing characteristics, and his fans never tire of exchanging old intervie

Khatron Ke Khiladi 11: Nikki Tamboli makes a comeback in the show after getting eliminated

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Bigg Boss 14 fame Nikki Tamboli was eliminated from the stunt-based reality show Khatron Ke Khiladi 11 in the first week itself. Her performance in the first week was not so good as she consecutively aborted 3 tasks which led to her elimination. However, the actress is all set to make her comeback in the show. In a promo released by the channel, Nikki is seen getting welcomed by the host Rohit Shetty. As she entered the stunt location, everybody started cheering up for her. The actress was seen dressed in a beautiful bright pink dress. After her comeback, Nikki will be seen performing a stunt with Arjun Bijlani in which she had to put her hand in a box full of insects. Post that, Arjun along with Rohit will also play a prank on her. While doing so, Rohit was also seen saying film Sholay's iconic dialogue but with a twist. Rohit says, "Yeh haath mujhe de de Nikki." To which Nikki was getting afraid and screaming. Rohit Shetty again jokingly said that it will turn dark

Shoaib Ibrahim gives a health update about his father; says MRI scan showed that his clot denser

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Actor Shoaib Ibrahim's father was hospitalized on Sunday after he suffered a brain stroke. He was immediately shifted to the ICU and is still under the observation of doctors. Previously he informed that his father was about to get discharged from the ICU. However, his recent MRI reports suggest that his clot had become even denser. This has made it more difficult for him to move or raise his hand. In a recent video uploaded by Shoaib on his YouTube channel, he had informed that his father will be in the ICU for another couple of days due to his condition. Shoaib also sighed a relief that things are in control now, but the next few hours are crucial for him. While he also informed that another member of his family has been hospitalized which is his maternal grandmother. Shoaib's wife and actress Dipika Kakkar shared that "Hers is an extreme deficiency of B12 and anaemia. There's a little heart-related problem due to age. Her platelets are also low." The couple

FIRST LOOK: Drashti Dhami dazzles as a mighty royal warrior in her digital debut with The Empire, coming soon on Disney+ Hotstar

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After becoming a household name with her spectacular performances over the years, actor Drashti Dhami makes a royally graceful entry into the ensemble cast of the monumental period drama The Empire, coming soon only on Disney+ Hotstar. Mounted on a mammoth scale, Indian audiences will see a show like The Empire in the digital realm for the first time. The stunning and immensely talented Drashti Dhami will be seen making her digital debut as she plays a warrior princess for the first time in her acting career. Created by National award-winning director Nikkhil Advani of Emmay Entertainment, The Empire traces the beginning of a dynasty. Mounted on a scale never seen on the digital realm before, the series promises a spectacular visual experience. Talking about her look in her digital debut, actor Drashti Dhami said, “I have played a myriad of characters in my years in television but this is a first for me. My look in The Empire reflects royalty but also allows her to shapeshift into

BTS becomes most mentioned K-pop group in the world on Twitter; NCT, BLACKPINK, TXT, TWICE in top 10

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K-pop continues to dominate the conversation on Twitter globally, even during unprecedented times. Fans turn to Twitter to connect with their favorite K-pop artists and the #KpopTwitter community around the world. The rise of #KpopTwitter continues to reflect in conversation volumes, and over the last year between July 1, 2020, to June 30, 2021, there were 7.5 billion Tweets about K-pop, setting yet another record for the most number of Tweets annually related to K-pop. Yeon Jeong Kim, Head of Global K-pop Partnerships at Twitter, said, “Whether they are global powerhouses or emerging stars, K-pop fans are talking about and engaging with their favourite artists regularly on #KpopTwitter. Culturally, we have seen the phenomenal rise of K-pop across the world, but this trend is not new on Twitter as we have experienced the growth in conversation first-hand. We will continue to work with artists and their labels to bring more content for the K-pop community.” From the Asia Pacific to

It's a wrap on Yami Gautam's next A Thursday

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Actress Yami Gautam has wrapped filming on her thriller A Thursday . Yami used her Instagram account on Thursday to say goodbye to the members of her new project team. "It's never a me... it's always a WE, with the best of teams. Bidding adieu to the most beautiful team and taking some fond memories with me from the sets of #AThursday," she wrote. Yami also shared a video of her BTS moments from the sets of A Thursday beside the short loving statement. It's never a me... it's always a WE , with the best of teams❤️ Bidding adieu to the most beautiful team and taking some fond memories with me from the sets of #AThursday @behzu @RonnieScrewvala @prem_rajgo #AshleyLobo @RSVPMovies @bluemonkey_film pic.twitter.com/mKLCwFDXgI — Yami Gautam Dhar (@yamigautam) July 29, 2021 For those who are unfamiliar, A Thursday is about a playschool teacher named Naina Jaiswal (played by Yami) who kidnaps 16 kids. Dimple Kapadia, Neha Dhupia, and Atul Kulkarni a

Nagesh Kukunoor on the joys of revisiting City Of Dreams

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In 2019 the prolific Nagesh Kukunoor made his digital debut with the stunning political series City Of Dreams produced by Applause Entertainment. Time to renew the applause. The second season of City Of Dreams is back on Disney+ Hotstar from July 30. Nagesh who in his own words is “just chilling” in the US, can’t wait to see the audiences’ reaction to  City Of Dreams Season 2 . “We did the first season because we had a story to tell. A really powerful political story. The challenge in Season 2 was to make the story even more powerful. All ten episodes of 40 minutes had to be crisp. It had to have a cutting edge. Were we up to the challenge? This is the question that my co-writer Rohit Banawilkar and I had to face. The answer, luckily, was yes. There is so much story to tell this time again! I wouldn’t jump into a sequel just for the heck of it. It took me a good 6 years to be convinced that I can do so sequel to my Hyderabad Blues.” Nagesh who started his career with the clutter-b

MS Dhoni gets a makeover, flaunts his new faux-hawk cut by Aalim Hakim

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Former Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni is known for his incredible skills on the cricket field and also for donning different hairstyles over the years. He has been and will always be a style icon. The latest makeover by Bollywood and cricketers’ favourite hairstylist Aalim Hakim for MSD is yet another attractive super-look sported by him.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Aalim Hakim (@aalimhakim) The uber-cool faux-hawk cut along with the razor-sharp beard is definitely going to be the most stylish look sported by the global cricket icon. It comes as absolutely no surprise that Dhoni can pull off any hairdo with a lot of aplomb. ALSO READ: Farah Khan directs an ad featuring Mahendra Singh Dhoni, says he is ‘so down to earth’ from Featured Movie News | Featured Bollywood News - Bollywood Hungama https://ift.tt/3lcAMQq

11 Years of Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai EXCLUSIVE: “I have not written immortal lines. Ajay Devgn has made those dialogues IMMORTAL” – Rajat Arora

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Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai (2010) completes 11 years today. This period gangster film is remembered today for its setting, style, performances, music and script. But the clap worthy dialogues of this film were something else. Even today, ‘Dua mein yaad rakhna’ continues to be used, even in everyday conversations, and this shows the impact. On the 11 th anniversary of Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai , Bollywood Hungama decided to speak to Rajat Arora, the man who wrote these unforgettable one-liners How important is July 30 for you, the day Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai released? It is a career changing date! Before Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai , I had got a good response for my work in films like Bluffmaster (2005) and Taxi No 9211 (2006). But with Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai , it was different and everything changed. It was a film that brought back the trend of dialoguebaazi in Bollywood. Uske pehle yeh era ek tarike se chala gaya tha . Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai ko dekh ke sa

US economy grows 1.6% in Q2, back to pre-pandemic size

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Vaccinations and federal aid helped lift the US economy out of its pandemic-induced hole this spring. The next test will be whether that momentum can continue as coronavirus cases rise, masks return and government help wanes. from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/2V2WjQK >

India needs to grow 8-10% to reach pre-pandemic levels

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The Indian economy might be able to reach the pre-pandemic level if it grows in 8-10% range as several high frequency indicators have reached the pre-pandemic levels, experts have said. from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/3xhO2Fr >

Microsoft looks to tap into Oyo before its potential IPO: Report

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Microsoft Corp is in advanced talks to invest in Indian hotel chain Oyo at a $9 billion valuation, a source familiar with the matter said on Thursday. The deal could be announced in the coming weeks and would be a prelude to an initial public offering (IPO) by Oyo, the source said. from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/3yfu3sz >

LinkedIn to allow most employees to work remotely, reversing course

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LinkedIn will allow most employees to opt for full-time remote work as offices gradually reopen, chief people officer Teuila Hanson told Reuters. This new policy from Microsoft Corp's professional social networking site is a reversal of the company's initial indication last October that employees would be expected to work from an office 50% of the time, when Covid-19 pandemic restrictions lift. from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/3BOmuuW >

Biocon: In US, we are now competing with Big Pharma

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Amazon quarterly profit jumps but shares slide

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Amazon's second-quarter profit jumped 48% from a year ago to $7.8 billion. Its total revenues increased 27% to $113.1 billion, but it was below most Wall Street forecasts. Amazon's rivals Facebook, Apple, Microsoft and Google parent Alphabet all reported higher revenues and profits. from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/3fcCygj >

Cognizant attrition at 29%; to hire 30,000 in India

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‘Weak households, SMEs may need more stimulus’

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Govt readies pension law revamp

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