Before she was a star, Bhumi Pednekkar was a star-maker—a casting agent at Yash Raj Films who helped discover the likes of Ranveer Singh and Vicky Kaushal. In this deep-dive interview with Mayank Shekhar, Bhumi looks back at her life on the other side of the camera and the harsh reality of delivering one of Hindi cinema’s biggest washouts.
13 February,2026 09:31 AM IST
In what Ukrainian authorities are calling an act of "terror against civilians," Russia launched a sustained, hour-long barrage of ballistic missiles and attack drones overnight on February 2-3, 2026. The strikes specifically targeted energy facilities east of the Dnipro River, leaving 1,170 buildings in Kyiv without heat.
03 February,2026 06:08 PM IST
Russia has launched a major overnight assault on Ukraine, striking both Odesa and Kharkiv in what Ukrainian officials describe as a coordinated attack targeting civilians and energy infrastructure. Drone strikes hit the Black Sea port city of Odesa, causing deaths, injuries, and widespread destruction, while missile and drone attacks knocked out power across large parts of Kharkiv, leaving much of the city in darkness. Homes, apartment blocks, and critical energy facilities were damaged as rescue teams worked through rubble to search for survivors.
28 January,2026 12:45 AM IST
Did you know Neha Dhupia was almost named Nirvana? In this candid "no bullsh*t" conversation, Neha reveals the surprising reason her parents changed her name last minute to honor a Deepti Naval character. She also drops a bombshell about her acting debut—which didn't happen in India, but in a Japanese film! From the Miss India stage to the podcasting throne, Neha talks about the relentless hustle of staying relevant in a changing industry.
22 January,2026 04:55 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
