Rajendra Gupta says actors are expected to be ‘darbaari’ to filmmakers, lies are sold and work has no value, ‘Maybe that’s why I didn’t become a star’ |

Veteran actor Rajendra Gupta, celebrated for his powerful character roles across television and films for several decades, has opened up about the harsh realities of the Hindi film industry. In a recent conversation, the 78-year-old spoke about the “camp culture” that often decides the fate of actors who wish to rise to stardom.Gupta revealed that…

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‘The plane is ready but we have no pilot’ | India News

IndiGo crisis: ‘Plane ready but no pilot’ – first-person account of a harried flyer NEW DELHI: Last evening, I was forewarned. “You’re on an IndiGo flight to Bengaluru tomorrow? Their schedule was haywire today. Tomorrow could be chaotic too. Try to change your carrier,” advised a colleague during the evening editorial meeting.I tried. My flight…

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‘Absolutely filthy’: ‘Gutted’ Nathan Lyon voices anger after being dropped from Gabba Ashes Test | Cricket News

Veteran Australian off-spinner Nathan Lyon said he was “absolutely filthy” after learning he had been left out of the second Test of the Ashes series against England in Brisbane on Thursday. Lyon also explained whether he had spoken with the Australian team management after the decision.Australia opted for an all-pace attack for the Brisbane Test,…

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When late actor Dharmendra waited for two hours just to watch Kapil Sharma perform in Toronto |

Actor-comedian and show host Kapil Sharma recently shared an emotional anecdote on Indian Idol 16 about his deep, familial bond with the late legendary actor Dharmendra. Sharma revealed that Dharmendra was one of his biggest early supporters. To demonstrate the veteran actor’s profound affection, Sharma recounted an incident where Dharmendra waited for almost two hours…

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Karnataka plans wider rollout of telescope scheme to govt schools | India News

BENGALURU: Karnataka is preparing to expand its Telescope Distribution Scheme beyond Karnataka Residential Educational Institutions Society (KRIES) schools to a larger group of govt institutions, science and technology minister NS Boseraju said Thursday. A proposal seeking more funds will be placed before the chief minister during the next budget meeting.Boseraju was speaking at the Jawaharlal…

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Putin’s India visit: Trade in focus as New Delhi looks to reduce deficit; exports of pharma, agriculture likely to get a push

File photo: PM Modi with Russian President Vladimir Putin (Picture credit: ANI) Russian President Vladimir Putin’s visit to India is likely to deliver a significant push to economic cooperation, with government sources indicating that New Delhi is looking to narrow its trade deficit and secure deeper market access for Indian goods.President Putin is arriving with…

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Wasim Akram ‘still the pinnacle’: Mitchell Starc after breaking Pakistan legend’s record | Cricket News

Mitchell Starc (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Australian pace great Mitchell Starc, who overtook Pakistan legend Wasim Akram to become the highest wicket-taking left-arm fast bowler in Test cricket, says Akram remains unmatched in his eyes.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!For Starc, the milestone — achieved during another commanding pink-ball performance —…

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Sobhita Dhulipala and Naga Chaitanya’s FIRST wedding anniversary: Actress reveals the perfect ingredient to her happy marriage |

Sobhita Dhulipala marked her first wedding anniversary with husband Naga Chaitanya by sharing an unseen wedding video on Instagram, captioned, “One year as Mrs!” Amidst the celebration, the actress revealed the secret to her happy marriage: humor and moments of lightness, emphasizing their importance in binding the relationship together. Read on. Sobhita Dhulipala is currently…

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‘Despite geopolitical uncertainty’: Rajnath hails defence ties with Russia; message for Trump? | India News

Defence minister Rajnath Singh with Russian defence minister Andrei Belousov (Image credits: ANI) NEW DELHI: India on Thursday sent out a strong signal about the continuity of its partnership with Russia, with defence minister Rajnath Singh emphasising that bilateral defence cooperation remains steady “despite the geopolitical uncertainty.” His remarks came at the 22nd India-Russia Inter-Governmental…

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