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Amitabh Bachchan recalls overwhelming response to ‘Sholay’ at its restored screening in Italy: ‘Waha par 2000 Italians, raat ke 11 baje se subha 3 baje tak ‘Sholay’ dekha’ Amitabh Bachchan has shared a fascinating story about the global appeal of his cult classic ‘Sholay’, revealing that 2,000 Italians gathered in an open-air square in Bologna and watched the newly restored version of the film late into the night. The actor recalled the incident during a recent episode of ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati’ Season 18. Here’s what he shared during the reality quiz show.Amitabh Bachchan recalls ‘Sholay’s restored screening in BolognaWhile hosting…

Image credit: Esports World Cup (Image credit: Vineet Ramakrishnan/TimesofIndia.com) TimesofIndia.com in PARIS: The Esports World Cup was not supposed to be in Paris this year. The 2026 edition was moved from Riyadh to the French capital in May amid the regional security situation, with the Esports Foundation stressing that Riyadh remained the event’s home.What was initially a necessity has now given the organisers something else to think about: whether EWC can actually travel. Faisal Bin Homran, chief product officer of the Esports Foundation, says the Paris move has accelerated a plan to eventually take the tournament to other cities.For Bin…

Quote of the day by Pablo Picasso (Image: X) Pablo Picasso was a Spanish painter and sculptor and is regarded as the co-founder of Cubism and one of the most influential artists of the 20th century.He spent his life experimenting with new forms of art and ideas and is known for constantly reinventing his style, going beyond the routine and the prevalent forms to work and create the extraordinary, something that was not seen before.He once spoke about doing tasks repeatedly, even those that one cannot do. But why would anyone keep doing what they cannot do?His idea speaks to…

US President Donald Trump highlighted his record on crime and safety during a visit to New York on Friday. US President Donald Trump on Friday claimed that “young, beautiful girls in the White House” have thanked him for making Washington, DC, safer, as he highlighted his administration’s record on crime during a political event in Long Island, New York.Addressing police officers at the event, held in support of a GOP candidate for governor, Trump repeatedly touted his deployment of the National Guard to cities across the US, including the nation’s capital.“These young, these gorgeous, beautiful girls are — they want…

RSSB Lab Assistant Result 2026 released: Check merit list, cut-offs and Document Verification details RSSB Lab Assistant Result 2026: The Rajasthan Staff Selection Board (RSSB) has released the Lab Assistant Result 2026 on August 14, 2026. Candidates who appeared for the written examinations conducted on May 9 and May 10 can now download the merit list and category-wise cut-off marks for the Science and Geography streams.The result PDF contains the roll numbers of candidates provisionally shortlisted for the Document Verification (DV) round. Candidates included in the list will proceed to the next stage of the recruitment process, with individual DV…

Farah Khan reveals her daughters think they are ‘very ugly’ Filmmaker Farah Khan, who often shares recent pictures of her children on social media, has opened up about her daughters’ insecurities about their looks. The director revealed that her twin daughters believe they are not good-looking, sparking a candid conversation about confidence and self-image. Let’s take a look at what he has to say.Farah Khan says her daughters feel they are ‘very ugly’In her latest YouTube vlog with ‘Lock Upp 2’ contestant Akanksha Choudhary, Farah Khan asked Akanksha about her journey in the entertainment industry. The latter, who has taken…

FIH Hockey World Cup 2026: Harmanpreet Singh-led India eye new chapter India celebrates its 80th Independence Day on Saturday, some 6,300 km away in Amstelveen, Harmanpreet Singh and his men will take their first step towards breaking a 51-year jinx at the FIH World Cup.When the national anthem is played at the Wagener Hockey Stadium before India’s campaign opener against Wales, the players will experience familiar goosebumps. But this time, there will also be a heightened sense of responsibility, with the significance of the day weighing heavily on the occasion.This World Cup is unlike the previous two editions, both staged…

He keeps playing while his face and neck visibly swell: The little-known condition that can appear in wind-instrument players (AI generated image) A video doing the rounds on social media captures one such moment. A man is seen playing a wind instrument at what appears to be a function. He continues performing, but something unusual becomes increasingly noticeable. Every time he blows into the instrument, parts of his face and neck appear to swell outward before settling back.For many viewers, the striking part is not simply the unusual physical reaction. It is the image of someone continuing with his work…

The US Army on Friday (local time) announced a temporary halt to all Apache helicopter training missions, two days after a crash in Texas killed both soldiers on board.“The stand-down will remain in effect until we have a better understanding of the root cause of the accident,” the Army said in a statement.The cause of the crash has not been determined, as the investigation is still in its early stages. A safety investigation team from the Army Combat Readiness Center at Fort Rucker, Alabama, is examining the circumstances surrounding the incident.The Army’s statement, however, did not mention any suspension of…

‘On Golden Pond’ director Mark Rydell passes away at 97; Bette Midler pays tribute. Mark Rydell, the Oscar-nominated filmmaker known for ‘On Golden Pond’, ‘The Rose’ and ‘For the Boys’, has passed away at the age of 97. His death was announced by Bette Midler on Instagram.Mark Rydell passed away on Friday, August 14, 2026. His daughter Amy Rydell also confirmed, as reported by The Hollywood Reporter, that he died of natural causes at a retirement community in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles.Amy’s Instagram note read, “Hard to put into words how much I loved my Dad. He was truly one…