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Amid ‘Batwara 1947’ promotions, Sunny Deol recalls how Dharmendra backed Ghayal after every producer rejected it: ‘Some journeys come full circle in ways you can never plan’ Sunny Deol has begun promoting his upcoming movie ‘Batwara 1947’ and was recently in Jaipur for the same. The actor marked the occasion with an emotional note about his career-defining film ‘Ghayal’. Directed by Rajkumar Santoshi, who also helmed ‘Ghayal’ (1990), the new film brings Sunny back to the same city where his father, veteran actor Dharmendra, once decided to back that breakthrough project. Let’s learn what the veteran actor has to say.Sunny…

Glasgow: From left, Indian women boxers silver medallist Lovlina Borgohain (75kg) and gold medallists Jaismine Lamboria (57kg), Priya Ghanghas (60kg), Preeti Pawar (54kg), Sakshi Chaudhary (51kg) and Arundhati Choudhary (70kg) after the boxing events at the 23rd Commonwealth Games (CWG), in Glasgow, Scotland. (PTI Photo/Ravi Choudhary) (PTI08_02_2026_000060A) *** Local Caption *** India enjoyed its most successful day of the 2026 Commonwealth Games on Saturday, collecting a remarkable 16 medals to climb to fourth in the overall standings with 39 medals (13 gold, 17 silver and nine bronze). The campaign was powered by a record-breaking boxing performance, where Indian pugilists captured…

Green Card update for August The US Department of State has already notified the changes that are going to happen to Green Card applicants this month as the fiscal year enters its final two months. The department also warned they might have to retrogress some dates and some Green Card categories may become unavailable because of the year-end adjustments. FY 2026 ends on September 30. If allotted number of Green Cards are exhausted before that, the department will make those visas unavailable until September 30.EB-1: The EB1 category remained current for all countries except China and India. China advanced to…

‘Cocktail 2’ OTT release: When and where to watch Shahid, Kriti, and Rashmika’s film online Fans who missed Shahid Kapoor, Rashmika Mandanna and Kriti Sanon’s romantic drama ‘Cocktail 2′ in theatres now have a reason to celebrate, as the film is all set to make its digital debut this month. Directed by Homi Adajania, the movie will soon be available for streaming, giving viewers a chance to watch one of 2026’s most talked-about Hindi releases from home.’Cocktail 2′ OTT release: When and where to watch’Cocktail 2’ will premiere on Netflix on August 14, 2026. The film released in cinemas on…

Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo speaks to reporters during a press conference ahead of his team¥s World Cup round of 16 soccer match against Spain, Sunday, July 5, 2026, in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez) Al Nassr captain leaves confident response after viral Instagram reel ranks him above Michael Jordan and Lionel Messi Cristiano Ronaldo has gone viral once again after reacting to an Instagram reel that described him as the most famous athlete in history. The Al Nassr captain left a short but confident response beneath the post after an AI-generated ranking placed him ahead of basketball legend Michael…

Twitch streamer SmaK was suddenly banned for 30 days after making a joke during a recent livestream. The streamer said the ban came just moments after he made comments about wanting to “go away” while talking about strange messages he had been reading in his chat. The suspension quickly became confusing because SmaK said he was not actually talking about harming himself. He later revealed that Twitch had removed the ban and apologized for what happened. The incident has once again raised questions about how Twitch’s automated moderation system handles comments made during livestreams.Twitch streamer SmaK hit with sudden 30-day…

Mahesh Bhatt recalled how Zakhm, drawn from his own life, faced months of censorship battles under the NDA government. He was disturbed when Asha Parekh, then CBFC head, suggested clearance from Bal Thackeray or LK Advani. The film underperformed initially but later became a cult classic, with its themes remaining relevant today. Mahesh Bhatt has long drawn inspiration for his films from his own life. Works like ‘Arth’, ‘Zakhm’, ‘Woh Lamhe…’, and ‘Daddy’ reflect pieces of his troubled upbringing, his personal relationships and affairs, and the secrets that quietly shaped his life. ‘Zakhm’, in particular, drew from his background as…

Preeti Pawar, Ankush Panghal India signed off from the boxing competition at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow with a record haul of seven gold medals after Narender won silver in the men’s 90+kg category on Saturday.Narender was outclassed by England’s Damar Thomas in the men’s 90+kg final, losing by a unanimous 0-5 decision to settle for the silver medal.India finished on top of the boxing medal standings with seven gold and three silver medals, registering its best-ever performance at the Commonwealth Games.Earlier in the day, Ankush Panghal won India’s seventh gold medal after beating England’s Dimeji Shittu 4-1 in a…

Quote of the day by Mohammed bin Salman. In November 2017, New York Times foreign affairs columnist Thomas L Friedman conducted a landmark interview with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Riyadh. During their conversation, Friedman observed the relentless, around-the-clock work culture among the young prince and his senior advisers. Friedman noted that MBS’s intense work habits reminded him of a famous line from the musical Hamilton, in which the chorus asks why the protagonist always works like he is “running out of time”.When asked directly why he operated at such a breakneck pace, Mohammed bin Salman offered his candid…

Sanjay Dutt reflected on Bollywood’s transformation, calling it “cut-throat” compared to Hollywood’s unity. He named Munna Bhai as his most impactful role, sharing lessons on empathy from doctors. He also revealed forgiveness as jail’s biggest lesson, taught by a constable. Dutt was last seen in “Dhurandhar: The Revenge.” With over four decades in the industry, Sanjay Dutt has had a front-row seat to Bollywood’s evolution. Between the ups and downs of his personal life and the many shifts the film world has undergone, he has witnessed some of its most significant turning points. Recently, he opened up about how he…