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MUMBAI: With Ganeshotsav barely five days away Aug 27, a flurry of activity is visible in pandals as well as portals of govt. On Friday state culture minister Ashish Shelar announced a purse of Rs 4.5 crore for 1,800 bhajan mandals in the state to purchase new musical instruments for the festival.Shortly thereafter, the Brihanmumbai […]

Speculation on Govinda’s marriage to Sunita Ahuja has been erupting intermittently in recent years. Now, there are reports that Sunita has filed for divorce, citing ‘cruelty and adultery’. While everyone who is even remotely connected to the couple has been contributing their two-bit to the rumours, this writer got in touch with a very close […]

MUMBAI: When the current head of anatomy at Mumbai’s KEM Hospital phoned his predecessor and mentor on Friday, the retired professor offered an unusual reassurance: “I’m alive.” For two days, Dr Lopa Mehta, who once led the hospital’s anatomy department, was fielding calls from colleagues, students, and relatives after false reports of her death spread […]

US President Donald Trump has given Russia and Ukraine a “two-week” deadline, saying he will decide soon whether to impose “massive sanctions,” “massive tariffs”. Speaking to reporters in the Oval Office on Friday, Trump said: “In two weeks, we will know which way I’m going. Because I will go one way or the other, and […]

“KPop Demon Hunters” has captured the global zeitgeist this summer, smashing streaming and music chart records. Now it is coming for movie theaters.An animated musical about a trio of Korean pop starlets who fight demons with infectious songs and synchronized dance moves, “Demon Hunters” has been watched 210 million times and currently has five of […]

NEW DELHI: Declining to stay an earlier order prohibiting restaurants from mandatorily levying a service charge, Delhi High Court on Friday questioned how hotels/restaurants can charge customers above the MRP. It further asked restaurant associations, who have come in appeal, about the rationale to separately ask for a service charge instead of including it in […]

Massive fire erupts at Louisiana auto supply plant A powerful explosion and fire at an automotive supply company in southeast Louisiana forced evacuations on Friday, sending huge flames and a towering column of thick black smoke into the sky above rural communities.The blaze broke out at Smitty’s Supply, a plant that manufactures lubricants and automotive […]

Virat Kohli of India celebrates his century (Photo by Ryan Lim/Getty Images) Kohli Spotted in London with Anushka Sharma Virat Kohli and his wife Anushka Sharma were recently seen taking a leisurely walk through the streets of London, enjoying some quiet time together. The couple engaged warmly with local residents, showing an approachable and down-to-earth […]

All Costumed Pikachu in Pokemon GO Fest 2025 (Image via Niantic) Pokemon GO Fest 2025 is lighting up the game with a brand-new set of exclusive Pikachu costumes. From fancy formal wear to quirky dapper styles, these themed Pikachu are already a highlight of the event. Whether you’re after regular or shiny versions, here’s the […]

An animal lover holds a placard The latest Supreme Court order to release strays back into streets after vaccination – modifying an earlier blanket directive to round up all street dogs and place them in dedicated shelters – was welcomed by dog lovers and animal rights activists across country, although many flagged concerns regarding the […]