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Sonu Sood REACTS to ‘Hanuman Ansh’s stunning Rs 220 crore box office success: ‘It’s high time we make films not just for the glamour but stories’ ‘Hanuman Ansh’, a film chronicling the life and miracles associated with spiritual guru Neem Karoli Baba, has itself become something of a box office miracle. Starting off with little buzz upon release, the film has now surged past Rs 220 crore in collections, drawing praise from several names across Bollywood, including actor Sonu Sood.Sonu Sood on ‘Hanuman Ansh’ box office successReacting to the remarkable run of ‘Hanuman Ansh’, Sonu Sood pointed out that its…

Lalbaugcha Raja idol ahead of Ganesh Chaturthi festival, at Lalbaug, in Mumbai Mumbai’s most famous Ganpati did not begin with a grand pandal or celebrity crowds. Its story began with a market that had shut down, families worried about their livelihood and a promise made to Lord Ganesha. In 1934, that promise took the form of an idol. More than nine decades later, Lalbaugcha Raja remains one of Mumbai’s most powerful symbols of faith and community.When a market disappeared, so did livelihoodsIn 1932, a market near Peru Chawl in Lalbaug was shut down. The closure affected vendors, traders and fishermen,…

The Indian team arrived in Uzbekistan on Tuesday (Photo Credit: ChessBase India) NEW DELHI: India’s chess contingent has finally secured hotel accommodation in Samarkand after an unexpected crisis delayed room allotments on the eve of the 46th Chess Olympiad.The Indian team arrived in Uzbekistan on Tuesday, but several players were left waiting at their hotel for hours after learning that their reservations had not been properly communicated to the property by the local organising committee (LOC).The team was scheduled to stay at the Silk Road by Minyoun hotel. Men’s team captain Srinath Narayanan took to social media to express his…

Imran Khan’s sons: Sulaiman Khan (left) and Kasim Khan (Photo: The Times) The sons of jailed former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan have accused army chief Asim Munir of pursuing a “personal vendetta” against their father, alleging that his prison conditions amount to mental and physical torture.Speaking to The Guardian, Kasim Khan, 27, and Sulaiman Khan, 29, said they were “deeply” concerned about the health of their 73-year-old father, who has been held at Adiala prison in Rawalpindi since his arrest in 2023.Khan is serving a 14-year sentence in a corruption case. His sons said they had not been allowed…

Tamil superstar Dhanush has multiple films in his pipeline, including ‘OM’ with director Rajkumar Periasamy. As the film is set to hit the big screen next month, the latest buzz suggests that his next upcoming action entertainer, tentatively referred to as ‘D56’, has reportedly been titled ‘Padayal’.According to a report by Valai Pechu, the film is likely to be titled ‘Padayal’. The movie is expected to be produced under Dhanush’s home banner, Wunderbar Films. The pooja ceremony is reportedly scheduled to take place on September 17.‘Padayal’ to be a rural actionerAs per the report, ‘Padayal’ will be a rural action…

For many employees, workplace wellness usually means a gym membership, an occasional health check-up, a team outing or perhaps a fitness challenge with a small reward. But an Indian woman working in South Korea has shared a very different kind of workplace incentive, and the reward is enough to make many employees curious. Maansi Arora, an Indian content creator living in Seoul, recently shared a video about a fitness initiative offered through her workplace. According to her, employees who consistently exercise for two months can become eligible for a luxury fashion gift from the company. Her video has since sparked…

Varun Chakaravarthy (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: India captain Shreyas Iyer won the toss and opted to field against Afghanistan in the second T20I at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. India won the opening T20I by seven wickets and currently lead the three-match series 1-0.India made one change to their playing XI, with Bishnoi replacing Chakaravarthy.Speaking at the toss, Iyer said: “We are going to bowl first. You have a fair idea of how the wicket plays, and it gives the bowlers an idea, a little bit of an advantage. It wasn’t comprehensive because we could have won by a…

Jayden Williams made history as the youngest mayor of Stockbridge when he took office at age 22 in January. Just 10 months later, the city council voted to remove him from office following a 10-hour misconduct hearing focused on his administrative conduct, spending and use of city resources. According to local reports, Williams, now 23, was removed after the council reviewed evidence gathered during a months-long investigation. The council’s decision ended a difficult investigation into Williams’ use of public funds, city property and communications with an 18-year-old high school student. Mayor Pro Tem Elton Alexander has taken over as interim…

Nana Patekar has long carried a reputation for having a fiery temper, with several stories about his outbursts making headlines over the years. One of the most talked-about incidents was his reported scuffle with filmmaker Vidhu Vinod Chopra on the sets of the 1989 cult classic ‘Parinda’. However, National Award-winning screenwriter Ranbir Pushp, who worked with Patekar on Partho Ghosh’s 1996 psychological thriller ‘Agni Sakshi’, believes the actor is often misunderstood.“These are actually wrong interpretations formed by people,” said Ranbir in an interview with Siddharth Kannan, while speaking about the perception surrounding Patekar. He also addressed claims that the veteran…

Woman returns home after 6 months, one thing in her father’s garden makes her forget life’s troubles Not every feeling of comfort comes from a conversation or a big moment. Sometimes, it is tied to something much quieter, something that has been part of a home for years. For Nivedita Tiwari, one such feeling is closely connected to the way her father cares for plants.In a post on X, Tiwari shared a personal glimpse of her return home and the memories she associates with her father’s gardening. A particular plant in their new home has also become linked to some…