Television empress and film producer Ektaa Kapoor hosted her annual Ganeshotsav for close friends and family. Scores of celebs from the film and television world were seen in their best traditional ensembles. Among those in attendance were Krystle D'Souza, Rithvik Dhanjani, Karishma Tanna, and Rakesh Roshan to name a few. Ganesh Chaturthi, a vibrant ten-day festival, started on September 7 and will continue until Anantha Chaturdashi which is on September 17. Watch the video for more.
11 September,2024 11:02 PM IST
The press conference for the highly anticipated IIFA Awards 2024 was held in Mumbai on Tuesday, with the presence of Bollywood icons like Shah Rukh Khan, Karan Johar, and other industry stalwarts such as Rana Daggubati, Siddhant Chaturvedi and Abhishek Banerjee. While the event was full of star power, it was Shah Rukh Khan who stole the show with his effortless charm and wit. SRK playfully poked fun at Karan Johar for hosting his talk show and humorously commented on the "new generation’s" way of touching elders' feet. Later, Rana Daggubati’s 'humble gesture' on stage left both SRK and Karan visibly shocked, as he greeted Shah Rukh with a hug and touched the feet of both SRK and Karan. Their interactions quickly went viral.
11 September,2024 10:59 PM IST
Shah Rukh Khan and Karan Johar shared a light-hearted banter at the IIFA 2024 Press Conference, setting the tone for the much-anticipated event later this month in Abu Dhabi. With Karan Johar co-hosting alongside Shah Rukh Khan, this year’s IIFA promises to deliver a spectacular show. The event, scheduled from September 27-29 on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, will showcase dazzling performances and celebrate talent from various segments of Indian cinema, including Bollywood and the South Indian film industry.
11 September,2024 03:21 PM IST
For the first time, Pakistan’s top military officer has publicly acknowledged the Army’s role in the 1999 Kargil War with India. On September 6, Army Chief General Asim Munir admitted that Pakistan lost soldiers in various conflicts, including Kargil, during his Defence Day speech in Rawalpindi. This admission highlights Pakistan’s previously misleading claims about Kashmir and the war. Defense expert Anil Gaur commented that these remarks reveal Pakistan's deceptive narrative and suggested that instead of focusing on competing with India’s military, Pakistan should address the issues facing its own people. Watch the video for more details.
08 September,2024 04:41 PM IST
The Israel-Palestine war continues to grab headlines. At a recent Palestine solidarity convention, Palestinian Ambassador to India, Adnan Abu Al-Haija, emphasized that India has a history of supporting Palestine. He acknowledged India's friendship with both Israel and Palestine and expressed hope for India to take on a mediator role. Abu Al-Haija praised India's peaceful nature and urged the country to help achieve a ceasefire between Israel and Palestine. He called on India to support an international conference aimed at resolving the conflict and establishing an independent Palestinian state. This state would include the land from 1967, with East Jerusalem as its capital. The ambassador's message was clear: he sees India as a crucial ally in working towards peace and a fair solution for the Palestinian people. Watch video for more.
08 September,2024 12:58 PM IST
Israeli forces encircled a house in Hebron and killed a Palestinian suspect believed to be involved in a shooting attack at the Idna Tarqumiya Junction. The incident occurred on September 1, when three Israeli police officers were killed after their vehicle came under fire at the same junction near Hebron. Witnesses reported a prolonged exchange of gunfire between the soldiers and the suspect inside the building. Following over an hour of intense shooting, Israeli troops breached the structure and retrieved the suspect's body. This operation is part of a broader Israeli campaign involving hundreds of troops conducting raids across the West Bank. The raids are focused on targeting Iranian-backed Islamist militants, reflecting ongoing tensions and conflict in the region.
03 September,2024 04:39 PM IST
It seems that Israel-Hamas war is not going to end soon. As the Israel-Hamas war entered its 332nd day on September 2, the conflict showed no signs of resolution. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) continued its intensive operations in Gaza, aiming to free Israeli hostages. Tragedy struck as six Israeli hostages, abducted alive on October 7, were found dead in a southern Gaza tunnel. The hostages were murdered between August 29-30, according to the Israeli Health Ministry. Global leaders expressed their shock and grief, with US President Biden condemning the killings, French President Macron demanding an immediate ceasefire and hostage release, and Australian PM Anthony Albanese and UK PM Keir Starmer also offering condolences. Currently, 97 of the 251 hostages taken by Hamas remain in Gaza, with some released during a brief truce in late November and a few prior to that.
02 September,2024 05:15 PM IST
In Assam, political unrest has followed a recent decision by the state assembly. The assembly decided to cancel a two-hour break for Namaz, which had been set aside to ease government work. This move was approved by all MLAs. Tejashwi Yadav, the former Deputy Chief Minister of Bihar, criticized Assam’s Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, calling him the ‘Chinese version of Yogi’—a reference to Indian Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. Yadav’s comment implies a negative comparison between the two leaders. In response, Chief Minister Sarma dismissed Yadav’s remarks, stating that his administration will continue its work regardless of criticism. He emphasized that the focus should remain on progress rather than reacting to comments.
01 September,2024 01:19 PM IST
The Lord of The Rings: The Rings of Power Season 2 cast members spoke to Mid-day at the Asia Pacific Premiere in Singapore. In this video, Charlie Vickers talks about the similarity between Sauron and modern politicians, and also how he managed to play Halbrand, someone who is not who he pretends to be. Charles Edwards recalls his 4-day visit to Mumbai for the premiere of Prime Video's Rings of Power Season 1. He also clarifies that the Oppenheimer comparison to his character Celebrimbor, wasn't his idea. Watch the video for more insights into their roles!
31 August,2024 03:48 PM IST
PM Modi was recently in Mumbai to attend the Global Fintech Expo 2024. In this address, he counted the efforts of India’s youth and their contribution in Fintech sector. Meanwhile, he also hinted a cryptic message for 2029 bid.
31 August,2024 03:33 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
