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Ranbir Kapoor confirms marriage plans with girlfriend Alia Bhatt: 'We have all the intentions of getting married soon'

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Marriage is on the minds of Brahmastra couple Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt but when it will happen is yet to be decided. Ranbir, who was recently promoting his father Rishi Kapoor's last film Sharmaji Namkeen , confirmed that the pair has all the plans to get married soon but he won't give out a day. The actor spoke to NDTV too and said, “I won’t give out a date during a media interaction. But Alia and I have all the intentions of getting married soon, so yes, hopefully soon.” While Mahesh Bhatt told a tabloid that these are all rumours which have been going around for a while. Ranbir Kapoor, while speaking to Film Companion recently, said, “I don’t know when I’m going to get married. We haven’t really decided on a date. But that’s definitely on the cards. We’ve not printed those cards yet, but it is on the cards!” Meanwhile, Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt recently wrapped their film Brahmastra after five years of shooting. The film is scheduled for September 9, 2022 relea...

DVC, NTPC form JV for renewable power projects

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The Kashmir Files to release in UAE on April 7 with zero cuts, Vivek Agnihotri calls it a 'big victory' 

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The Kashmir Files , helmed by Vivek Agnihotri and starring Anupam Kher in the lead, is making waves at the box office in India. Not just that, it has led to a lot of discussions around it. From politicians to cricketers to actors, many have had views about the film. With that being said, with the ongoing mixed reactions to the film, the film is finally set for UAE release. A few days ago, Vivek Agnihotri had revealed that the film was banned in the country and the reasons for the same were unknown. But, the director on Wednesday took to Twitter to reveal that the film will release in UAE on April 7 with zero cuts. “BIG VICTORY: FINALLY, got the censor clearance from UAE. Rated 15+ passed without any cuts. Releasing on 7th April (Thursday). Now, Singapore. (Thanks Sanu for this portrait)," he tweeted. The lead actor Anupam Kher also celebrated the news. हर हर महादेव! #TheKashmirFiles finally releasing in #UAE on 7th April! ???????? https://t.co/VHdcGUiWwE — Anupam Kher (@Anu...

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Tata#39;s Tejas acquires majority stake in semiconductor firm Saankhya Lab

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South Korea says it successfully test-fired first solid-fuel space rocket

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Yas Island brand ambassador Ranveer Singh and his family receive UAE Golden Visas

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Following the announcement of Ranveer Singh as the brand ambassador of Yas Island Abu Dhabi, one of the world’s leading leisure and entertainment destinations, the Bollywood icon and his family have been awarded UAE Golden Visas by the Abu Dhabi Department of Culture & Tourism. Mohamed Abdalla Al Zaabi, CEO of Miral, handed Ranveer the prestigious 10-year residence visa at the Island’s Yas Marina Circuit HQ in the presence of Abdulaziz Al Dosari, Chief Support Services, and Badreyya Al Mazrooei, Head of Government & Travel Services from TwoFour54. With the aim of inviting travellers from India to experience a vacation like no other, Yas Island recently launched the viral marketing campaign, ‘Yas Hai Khaas’ with Bollywood’s most boundary-pushing star, Ranveer Singh in a mesmerizing video showcasing an electrifying journey of the destination’s plethora of attractions, diversity of offerings and the warm Yas Island welcome. Upon receiving the UAE Golden Visa, Ranveer Singh sai...

Insurers keen to launch surety bonds, but infrastructure companies may have to wait longer for booster dose

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Cryptocurrency Prices Today March 30: Bitcoin falls, Dogecoin and XRP top laggards

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India to invest in exploring lithium, cobalt mines in Australia

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UAE-based Lulu Group to invest Rs 3,500 crore in Tamil Nadu

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Top Cryptocurrency News on March 29: The biggest moves in cryptos, policy and more

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India#39;s ONGC sells Russia#39;s Sokol oil to Indian refiners: Sources

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After NSE, now BSE hunts for MD, CEO

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The Flash actor Ezra Miller arrested in Vermont for disorderly conduct & harassment

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Hollywood actor Ezra Miller, who stars as DC superhero The Flash in the movie universe, has been arrested in Vermont for disorderly conduct & harassment. Hawaii County police arrested and charged the actor after he made a scene at a karaoke bar. According to a report in Hawaii News Now, Police said, "The arrest stemmed from an incident at a karaoke bar along Silva Street Sunday. Miller was allegedly yelling obscenities and he became agitated when people began singing karaoke. At one point, police say he grabbed the microphone from a 23-year-old woman who was mid-song, and he later lunged at a 32-year-old man playing darts." This led to disorderly conduct and harassment offense. The bar owner had asked Ezra Miller to calm down several times, as per cops. He was arrested and charged with total bail set at $500. The actor was released post receiving bail. Ezra Miller has been currently shooting for the standalone The Flash movie which will release on June 23, 2023. ALS...

BSE invites application for post of MD, CEO

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Cryptocurrency Prices Today March 29: Bitcoin up, Cardano biggest gainer

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SCOOP: Akshay Kumar starrer Mission Cinderella to premiere on Disney+ Hotstar on April 29, 2022

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Akshay Kumar, who was recently seen in Bachchhan Paandey , will next star in Mission Cinderella . He has already wrapped the film and it is set for direct-to-digital release. The film is the Hindi remake of the Tamil film Ratsasan . Reportedly, the film will see Akshay play the role of a cop. This is the first time that Akshay and Rakul Preet Singh will be seen sharing screen. The film is being produced by Jackky and Vashu Bhagnani. As the film is set to release on Disney+ Hotstar, we have a scoop. According to the grapevine, " Mission Cinderella will arrive on Disney+ Hotstar in April 2022 and the makers have decided the release date. The film will be premiering directly on April 29, 2022. This marks Akshay Kumar's second film to hit the platform after Laxmmi ." The satellite and music rights too have been pre-sold and overall, the packaged deal of Mission Cinderella has fetched the producers an approximate profit of Rs 20 crore. "Mission Cinderella isn't ex...

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Top Cryptocurrency News on March 27: The biggest moves in cryptos, policy and more

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Anupam Kher says Salman Khan called him up to congratulate for the success of The Kashmir Files

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Vivek Agnihotri's directorial The Kashmir Files has taken the box-office by storm. The film which opened to limited screens and minimal promotions surprised everyone with its performance at the box office. The Kashmir Files narrates the story of the exodus of the Kashmiri Pandits during the Kashmir Insurgency stars Anupam Kher, Mithun Chakraborty, Darshan Kumaar, Pallavi Joshi, among others. Several Hindi film celebrities, too, have praised the film. After Aamir Khan and Akshay Kumar, Salman Khan, too, has reportedly congratulated Anupam Kher on the success of the film. On Times Now Navbharat's Frankly Speaking, Kher spoke about the celebs who personally reached out to him after watching the film. But individually, I must say, Salman Khan called me the other day and congratulated me," he said. Kher also spoke about the Hindi film industry's silence over the success of the film. The senior actor brushed it off saying that everyone was just surprised at the film'...

INOX Leisure Limited and PVR Limited announce merger

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The Board of Directors of INOX Leisure Limited (INOX) and the Board of Directors of PVR Limited (PVR), at their respective meetings held today, have approved an all stock amalgamation of INOX with PVR. The amalgamation is subject to approval of the shareholders of INOX and PVR respectively, stock exchanges, SEBI and such other regulatory approvals as may be required. Upon obtaining all approvals, when the merger becomes effective, INOX will merge with PVR. Shareholders of INOX will receive shares of PVR in exchange of shares in INOX at the approved share exchange (“swap”) ratio. Merger Terms Post the merger, the promoters of INOX will become co-promoters in the merged entity along with the existing promoters of PVR. Upon effectiveness of the scheme, the Board of Directors of the merged company would be re-constituted with total board strength of 10 members and both the promoter families having equal representation on the Board with 2 board seats each. Pavan Kumar Jain would be appoi...

Aamir Khan reveals he had decided to quit the film industry before the release of Laal Singh Chaddha; says his decision had left Kiran Rao in tears

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Actor Aamir Khan revealed that he had considered quitting the film industry in the past two years during the COVID-19 pandemic. He, however, did not announce his decision as he thought people might look at it as a marketing tactic ahead of the release of his ambitious film Laal Singh Chaddha . Aamir also revealed that his ex-wife Kiran Rao was in tears when he told her about his decision.  “No, I quit. Nobody knows this. I'm saying for the first time, you will be shocked. I had informed my family that I won't be doing any films from now onwards. Neither I'll act nor I will produce any films. I don't want to do all this. I just want to spend my time with you all. Kiran and her parents, Reena and her parents, my children, my family are there. I felt that. I understand it was a response in anger. My family was shocked as I was conveying it to them in such an intense way. Nobody argued with me. Then I thought I should tell people that I won't be acting in films now. ...

Daler Mehndi buys land on Metaverse, names it ‘Balle Balle Land’

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Popular Punjabi singer Daler Mehndi has bought a piece of land in Made In India Metaverse platform PartyNite and has named it ‘Balle Balle Land’. It will also include a Daler Mehndi store that will sell NFTs (Non-Fungible tokens). The land was inaugurated on Holi and the singer has been posting updates on his Instagram. A few weeks ago, he became one of the first Indian artist to perform in the metaverse along with artists like Justin Bieber, Travis Scott and Ariana Grande. Mehndi’s Instagram bio now reads: “First Metaverse Man, Owner of Balle Balle Land | Creator of Tunak Tunak & Tara Ra Ra | Singer | Composer|”. He captioned his post, saying his future concerts will take place in Balle Balle Land.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Daler Mehndi (@thedalermehndiofficial) from Latest Bollywood News | Hindi Movie News | Hindi Cinema News | Indian Movies | Films - Bollywood Hungama https://ift.tt/01SCVDi

The Kashmir Files director Vivek Agnihotri announces scholarship worth Rs. 15 Lakh to 5 students of Makhanlal Chaturvedi National University of Journalism and Communications

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Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri’s The Kashmir Files is the most boiling topic of this time. The film is not only winning the hearts of the audience but also is enjoying an extraordinary run at the box office. In 13 days, the films raked in over Rs 200+ crore and are doing well internationally too, owing to our surprise, today he did a big announcement of making a genocide museum as well, along with announcing scholarship to some students. Announcing the same, Vivek said, "I Am Buddha Foundation (which is run by him and Pallavi Joshi) will be giving five scholarships of Rs. 15 lakh to 5 students of Makhanlal Chaturvedi National University of Journalism and communication, Bhopal. Out of these 5 scholarships 3 will be given to girl students. Earlier the same foundation had made some financial contributions to the Kashmiri Hindu community in Jagti, near Jammu, and raised funds for Kashmiri community during COVID.” Talking about the same, Pallavi Joshi said, “We have been doing a lot of nat...

Ranveer Singh joins I&B Minister Anurag Thakur to represent India’s entertainment industry at the Dubai Expo on March 27

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As the curtains come down on the media and entertainment fortnight at the India Pavilion at Dubai Expo, Information & Broadcasting Minister, Anurag Thakur will lead a delegation to Dubai to hold some important conversations with his counterparts from other countries. Bollywood superstar Ranveer Singh, who has become the face of the Indian entertainment industry with his shape-shifting, generation-defining performances like 83, Gully Boy, Padmaavat, Bajirao Mastani , etc, and back to back blockbusters, will represent the Indian media and entertainment industry at the world expo. After a decade-long journey in the Hindi film industry, Ranveer has established himself as the best actor and the biggest superstar of his generation and is thus, the perfect choice to showcase Indian cinema to the world. He will be felicitated by Anurag for his incredible contribution to the Indian film industry. Ranveer will join Anurag Thakur on March 27 and will be a part of several important meetings...

The Kashmir Files director Vivek Agnihotri’s “Bhopali means Homosexual” remark goes viral; Madhya Pradesh Congress leaders demand apology

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Filmmaker Vivek Agnihotri has been in the news over the past few weeks for the resounding success of his film The Kashmir Files . However, on Friday, the director landed in the lap of controversy for a reason not associated with the film. He reportedly stated that the term Bhopali means “homosexual” in local parlance. Following the comment, Congress leaders of the state demanded an apology from him for "insulting" the city in Madhya Pradesh. A video of Vivek Agnihotri's interview to an online channel went viral ahead of his visit to Bhopal on Friday to participate in a film festival. The clip, which is said to be three weeks old, has the filmmaker say in Hindi, "I have grown up in Bhopal, but I am not a Bhopali. Because Bhopali has a different connotation. You can ask any Bhopali. I will explain it to you in private. If someone says he is Bhopali, it generally means he is homosexual, a person with Nawabi likings." Congress leader Digvijay Singh took to his Tw...

Taapsee Pannu talks about the box-office success of The Kashmir Files; says “if a small film like that can create those kinds of numbers then it can’t be a bad film”

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After the third wave of the COVID-19 pandemic subsided, the theatres opened up and are now witnessing business like the pre-COVID days with the majority of the states allowing 100 percent occupancy in theatres. Alia Bhatt starrer Gangubai Kathiawadi was among the first films of the year to collect over Rs. 100 crore t the box office. Actor Taapsee Pannu recently said that she hopes the impressive commercial run of Gangubai Kathiawadi leads to more screens being allocated to movies led by women. Speaking about the success of Gangubai Kathiawadi at ABP Network's Ideas of India Summit, Pannu said she is happy to see how the scenario is changing slowly. “I was so glad that it happened (BO success of Gangubai Kathiawadi ). It opens doors for ten other female-driven films. So, I heartily celebrate the fact that it happened. But I really hope in the future the number of screens that the film got, which is 3,000 screens, that happens too,” Pannu said. “3,000 screens, which is at par ...

Top Cryptocurrency News on March 26: The biggest moves in cryptos, policy and more

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First photos of Suhana Khan, Agastya Nanda and Khushi Kapoor from Zoya Akhtar's 'The Archies' set leaked

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The next generation of star kids - Suhana Khan, Khushi Kapoor, Agastya Nanda, and Jahaan Kapoor are all set to make their Bollywood debut with filmmaker Zoya Akhtar's upcoming Netflix original film,  The Archies . The film is set in the 1960s and will be a live-action musical introducing the fictional town of Riverdale to a new generation. Recently, all the four-star kids were papped on the film sets for a look test and their pictures have been circulating like wildfire on the internet. According to pictures shared by the paparazzi, the three were spotted dressed up in their character look. Besides Suhana, Agastya, and Khushi, the leaked pictures from the sets of the upcoming project also featured Agastya’s elder sister Navya Naveli Nanda. From the pictures, it could be figured that the film will have Suhana as Veronica Lodge, Agastya as Archie Andrews, Khushi as Betty Cooper and another young hunk who appears to be Vedang Raina playing the role of Jughead Jones.   ...

Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone to wrap Pathaan’s Spain schedule on March 27

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Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone have been sizzling in Spain as leaked photos from the sets of Pathaan took the internet by storm. The biggest on-screen pair of our generation has been shooting a hugely mounted song in Mallorca and are now set to head to Cadiz and Jerez in Spain where they will wrap the schedule on March 27th. A trade source says, “ Pathaan  is the first film to be shot in Mallorca, Spain. Its expensive, exquisite and luxurious setting makes it one of the best tourist destinations in the world and Siddharth Anand and YRF definitely wanted to film Pathaan over here to achieve a level of scale that hasn’t been seen before in Hindi cinema! After Mallorca, Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone will head to Cadiz and Jerez for an action schedule that is simply unreal. They will be pushing their bodies to the hilt and filming some death-defying stunts!” The source further reveals, “ Pathaan team is aiming to wrap the Spain schedule on March 27th. Sid Anand wanted a...

The Kapil Sharma Show to go off air temporarily due to comedian's USA tour

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The Kapil Sharma Show, which broadcasts on Sony TV, is currently set to go off air temporarily since its host Kapil Sharma is unavailable to shoot episodes due to his forthcoming USA tour. Considering, Kapil Sharma’s popularity, the makers have decided to give the show a break. According to a report in a publication, Kapil has a month long USA tour planned which starts from mid-June and would be unavailable to shoot. A few episodes, however, will be pre-recorded to continue entertaining fans before they go on a break. This is not the first time that Kapil Sharma has taken a break during his ongoing show. Last year, Kapil had gone on hiatus after he became a father for the second time in January 2021. During a Q&A session on a social media app, when a fan questioned the comedian about the show going off air, Kapil replied, “Because I need to be there at home with my wife to welcome our second baby.” The Kapil Sharma Show came back in June 2021.As per the report, the break this t...

Top Cryptocurrency News on March 25: The biggest moves in cryptos, policy and more

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Cryptocurrency Prices Today March 25: Bitcoin rises, Ethereum biggest gainer

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RRR: Costliest ticket for SS Rajamouli, Jr NTR, and Ram Charan's magnum opus is being sold at whopping Rs. 2100

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Finally the wait is over as RRR is all set to arrive in cinemas this Friday, March 25. The magnum opus , directed by SS Rajamouli, features Ram Charan and Jr NTR in the key roles with Alia Bhatt and Ajay Devgn, among others, playing key roles in the film. The bookings for the film have already commenced and most shows, especially in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, are already putting up Housefull boards. With as many as 66 theatres broadcasting the 2D version of RRR in Hyderabad alone already sold out tickets for the coming Friday, RRR is expected to eye for one of the biggest openings in the history of Telugu cinema. However, the tickets in the state are not as expensive as they are in many Northern cities. A media portal revealed that NCR is selling the most expensive RRR ticket. Based on the prices seen on BookMyShow, a ticket for RRR at PVR Directors Cut, Ambience Mall, Gurgaon, costs a whopping Rs 2100, sans the overhead charges. The ticket price is for the Hindi version of th...

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Clients plead with top custodian banks to stay in Russia

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Alia Bhatt's maternal grandfather Narendra Nath Razdan hospitalised

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Alia Bhatt's maternal grandfather Narendra Nath Razdan has been hospitalised for five days now after falling ill. The reports suggest that Soni Razdan and Shaheen Bhatt are in the hospital by his side as Alia Bhatt completes her patchwork shoot of Brahmastra . The reports reveal that he was admitted to H.N. Reliance Foundation Hospital in Girgaon, Mumbai after his immunity was found low. On Father’s Day, Soni had penned a wrote which read, “Happy Father’s Day daddy! Daddy Jee n me are seen here on the banks of the Ganga near Hrishikesh… a memorable trip that we did not so long ago but it sure does seem like another life! Cheers to another trip when we’re in a better situation hopefully soon. Meanwhile, just feel blessed to have a daddy like you  #happyfathersday #fathersanddaughters #hrishikesh #memoriesforlife."   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Soni Razdan (@sonirazdan) Meanwhile, Alia Bhatt is wrapping up her...

Sandra Bullock, Channing Tatum and Daniel Radcliffe starrer The Lost City to release on April 8 in India

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Hollywood stars Sandra Bullock and Channing Tatum are facing off against Daniel Radcliffe in an epic jungle adventure in  The Lost City . The story revolves around brilliant, but reclusive author Loretta Sage (Sandra Bullock) has spent her career writing about exotic places in her popular romance-adventure novels featuring handsome cover model Alan (Channing Tatum), who has dedicated his life to embodying the hero character, “Dash.” While on tour promoting her new book with Alan, Loretta is kidnapped by an eccentric billionaire (Daniel Radcliffe) who hopes that she can lead him to the ancient lost city’s treasure from her latest story. Wanting to prove that he can be a hero in real life and not just on the pages of her books, Alan sets off to rescue her. Thrust into an epic jungle adventure, the unlikely pair will need to work together to survive the elements and find the ancient treasure before it’s lost forever. Directed by Adam Nee and Aaron Nee, The Lost City is a story by S...

Surya Sharma set to play the good guy in Bhakshak opposite Bhumi Pednekar

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Moving to the bigger league in Bollywood , Surya Sharma of Undekhi fame has bagged a role in Bhakshak . The Red Chillies Entertainment film sees the actor play the opposite to actress Bhumi Pednekar. “Unlike Undekhi, here I play the good guy,” says Sharma, who has slipped in to play a resident of Bihar. Since the story is set in the rural belt, the actor equipped himself  for two months to get the dialect right. “I watched a lot of YouTube channels to pick the language. It was a challenge, since coming from the north, I had already picked up the Punjabi accent, then Haryanvi. Until I reached the set, I didn’t know if I was on the right track [or not],” the actor told Mid-Day. “Bhumi is a wonderful human being. I have spent time with her during workshops, rehearsals, and readings, I now count her as my friend.” Surya Sharma is an Indian television actor. He is known for the television show Kaala Teeka. Apart from television shows, he has also worked in film and web series in his ...