Raj Kapoor battled depression during Prithviraj Kapoor’s cancer; was broke after Mera Naam Joker; ‘He was abusing Jesus’ photo; was Hindu but believed in all religions,’ says family friend |

Raj Kapoor is called ‘The Showman’ and rightly so, because the kind of movies he made and also starred in, were far from what anyone had ever seen. He broke stereotypes and took risks. Of course, his risks didn’t always pay off but he bounced back and how. After his dream project, ‘Mera Naam Joker’…

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Why have central banks’ gold purchases come down? High prices, geopolitics weigh; trend of moving away from US assets intact

Escalating prices of gold have contributed to the slowdown in gold purchases. (AI image) After aggressively buying gold in the last year, central banks around the world have now slowed down their purchases of the yellow metal. Central bank gold acquisitions have come down compared to last year, indicating a more measured stance amid global…

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‘We are stuck here’: Blast near Dubai airport clouds P V Sindhu’s All England opener in Birmingham amid tensions in Middle East | Off the field News

Indonesia coach Irwansyah Adi Pratama, who works with two-time Olympic medallist P V Sindhu, had a close call after an explosion occurred near their location at Dubai International Airport as they were travelling to Birmingham for the All England Championships.Sindhu and Irwansyah were stranded at the airport after flight operations were suspended amid rising tensions…

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Rukmini Vasanth Embraces Challenge of Playing a Negative Role in ‘Kantara: Chapter 1’ |

Rukmini Vasanth confessed her anxiety about playing a manipulative character in ‘Kantara: Chapter 1’, fearing it would limit future roles. She felt the industry pressures young actresses into ‘traditional heroine’ molds. However, the audience’s positive reception to her dual performance, appreciating both her range and the ‘good girl’ roles, eased her concerns and broadened her…

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Record shattered! Shimron Hetmyer breaks Chris Gayle’s long-standing 17-year-old T20 World Cup milestone | Cricket News

Shimron Hetmyer (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: The Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai witnessed a power-hitting masterclass as Shimron Hetmyer tore into the opposition attack with breathtaking ease. The left-hander unleashed a barrage of towering sixes, racing to a blistering half-century off just 19 balls and leaving the crowd stunned by his audacity and timing.With that knock,…

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Aid meant for relief diverted? Pakistan funding reconstruction of LeT HQ destroyed in Op Sindoor; what intel says | India News

Pakistan is financing the reconstruction of Lashkar-e-Taiba’s (LeT) Muridke headquarters, Markaz Taiba, which was destroyed in precision airstrikes during Operation Sindoor on May 7. According to ANI, citing an agency dossier, LeT has launched fundraising campaigns under the pretext of flood relief to support the redevelopment project.Moreover, Islamabad has already allocated PKR 4 crore, though…

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177 balls to history: Pakistan’s Shan Masood breaks Inzamam-ul-Haq’s three-decade-old record; achieve this big feat | Cricket News

Shan Masood. (File photo) Pakistan Test captain Shan Masood has set a new record for the fastest double century by a Pakistani in first-class cricket, reaching the milestone in 177 balls and surpassing a long-standing mark held by Inzamam-ul-Haq.Masood achieved the feat while representing Sui Northern Gas against Sahar Associates on the opening day of…

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