Rani Mukerji reacts to AR Rahman’s ‘communal’ remark on Bollywood: ‘It’s the most secular place to be… here, merit matters’ | Hindi Movie News

Rani Mukerji, who is gearing up to reprise her role as Shivani Shivaji Roy in Mardaani 3, has weighed in on AR Rahman’s recent remark suggesting that Bollywood has become “communal.” In a recent interview, the actress firmly dismissed the claim, calling the Hindi film industry one of the most inclusive spaces she has experienced.Addressing…

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Red flags over sustainability of unconditional cash transfers

Make Up 50% Of Rural Monthly Consumption New Delhi: Unconditional cash transfers (UCT) by state govts now account for nearly half of the monthly per capita consumption expenditure among the rural population, raising concerns about fiscal sustainability and medium-term growth, especially when there is no complementary investment skilling and human capital, Economic Survey said.It said…

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Handshake row at Australian Open: Aryna Sabalenka beats Svitolina, no handshake after semi-final | Tennis News

Aryna Sabalenka, right, of Belarus walks past Elina Svitolina of Ukraine during their semifinal match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026. (AP Photo) Belarusian world No.1 Aryna Sabalenka beat Ukraine’s Elina Svitolina 6-2, 6-3 in the Australian Open semi-final on Thursday to set up a title clash with…

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IT sector faces AI-era uncertainties as global model power concentrates, says Economic Survey

The Economic Survey has cautioned that India’s entry into the artificial intelligence era comes with “looming uncertainties” and structural asymmetries that could reshape labour markets and pose fundamental questions for the future of the Indian IT sector, even as the country seeks to harness AI-driven productivity gains.The Survey flagged the growing concentration of market power…

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Filmmaker Anil Sharma urges Arijit Singh to return to playback singing; says, ‘Aur bhi bahut se songs janta ko chaiye tumse’ |

Filmmaker Anil Sharma has urged Arijit Singh to reconsider his retirement from playback singing. Singh recently announced his decision on social media, citing boredom as a primary reason after a successful career. Sharma, along with many others, hopes the acclaimed singer will return to the industry soon, emphasizing the impact of his voice on cinema…

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