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Usman Shami questions Afghanistan’s ties with India amid suppression of Muslims
ISLAMABAD – Executive editor of Daily Pakistan, and political analyst Usman Shami, questioned the Afghan government’s growing closeness with India, saying Kabul needs to reconsider ties amid India’s continued supression of Muslims at home. As...

Papa Johns returns to India with four Bengaluru restaurants
US pizza chain Papa Johns has re-entered the Indian market after an eight-year absence. Papa Johns India will be managed by master franchisee PJP Foods India, a joint venture between Ambrosia QSR and PJP Investments Group. Discover B2B Marketing...

ICAI to recommend financing roadmap for homegrown Multi-Disciplinary Partnership firms in India
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) is preparing a report to guide the financing and growth of homegrown Multi-Disciplinary Partnership (MDP) firms in India, aiming to create professional service entities capable of competing...

Virat Kohli Fan Spotted In Lahore! Spectator Displays Painting Of Team India Star During PAK vs SA 1st Test; Video
Shan Masood and Aiden Markram (R). | (Image Credits: X) A fan at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore was seen displaying Team India batting star Virat Kohli's painting during the ongoing first Test between Pakistan and South Africa. A video of the same...

Ameesha Patel Remembers 'Golden Days' of Friendship Beyond Films with Hrithik Roshan and Sussanne Khan (View Pic)
Bollywood actress Ameesha Patel, who last delivered a blockbuster with Gadar 2, is taking a stroll down the memory lane. ‘I Could Have a One-Night Stand With Him’: Ameesha Patel Admits She Would Break Her Principles for Tom Cruise, Opens Up on...

Jolt for Lalu and Family ahead of Bihar polls: Delhi court frames charges in IRCTC land-for-hotel case
In a setback for the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) ahead of the Bihar Assembly polls, a Delhi court on Monday ordered the framing of corruption and conspiracy charges against party patriarch Lalu Prasad Yadav, his wife and former Chief Minister Rabri...

Saurabh Shukla Recalls 'Gruesome, Gory' Debut Film Bandit Queen'; How Shekhar Kapur Found 'Humour Even In Darkness'
Saurabh Shukla made his acting debut with Bandit Queen in 1994 Veteran actor Saurabh Shukla, who recently returned to play his fan-favourite character Justice Sunderlal Tripathi in Jolly LLB 3, has a body of work that not many actors can boast of....

Kantara Chapter 1's Rishab Shetty once sold tea powder and water bottles to survive. Now his one movie has earned Rs 400 crore
Ever since Kantara: Chapter 1 hit theatres, it has dominated the box office, shattering records and earning critical acclaim. Directed, produced, and headlined by Rishab Shetty, the film has become the second-highest-grossing Indian movie of 2025....

How noise pollution stole his life: ‘I lost hearing with loud music, earpods, had a phantom noise in my head’
“My life runs on a perennial soundtrack. There’s a constant ringing, buzzing, clicking and roaring that nobody else can hear. It’s a phantom noise, an insidious force that chips away at your peace, concentration and sleep. It is the sound of...

“They know these youngsters are pushing them” - Former India coach’s massive statement on Kohli & Rohit ahead of AUS vs IND 2025 ODIs
Former Indian head coach Ravi Shastri believes Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma's participation in the 2027 ODI World Cup isn't certain, even as the duo prepare to wear the Indian blue in the upcoming Australian tour. The two stalwarts have retired...

India is one of the best places to deploy capital: ACTIS chairman Torbjorn Caesar
The firm sees India as a top global destination for capital due to its stable and transparent market, particularly in infrastructure, despite geopolitical flux.London-based Actis, which has invested $2 billion in infrastructure in India, will...

AR Collection To Watch: Aprajita Toor’s Project Mehbooba weaves India’s cultural crossroads into one-of-a-kind bags
Designer Aprajita Toor has launched her latest collection under the name Project Mehbooba, a passion project two years in the making. The collection itself can best be described as a cultural tapestry of love, drama and craft – this isn’t just a...

Jacqueline Fernandez reveals diet and fitness routine, says she stopped being a coffee person: 'Must admit that I roll out of bed probably by 7 am'
Jacqueline Fernandez, 40, gave her fans and followers a glimpse into her wellness routine, revealing that she began practising yoga 17 years ago when she first arrived in India from Sri Lanka.“Yoga is what I started when I first came to India. I...

Jimmy Shergill’s Father, Satyajit Singh Shergill, Dies at 90 in Mumbai
Bollywood actor Jimmy Shergill's father, Satyajit Singh Shergill, had died. If reports are to be believed, he breathed his last on Saturday (October 11) at the age of 90. The Bhog and Antim Ardas rituals for the departed soul have been scheduled...
Filmfare Awards 2025: Highlights from the show
In his speech, the Dilwale actor said: “I fully respect, understand, this amazing privilege, that Saira ji thought I am worthy enough to accept the award on Mr. Dilip's behalf. When I first came to Mumbai, Dilip Sahab and Saira ji welcomed me into...

It Is Out, You Know It...: Jasprit Bumrah Lashes Out At Umpire After India Lose Review On DRS Call - Watch
Jasprit Bumrah was visibly unhappy at the DRS call and let the umpire know |courtesy - screengrab KEY HIGHLIGHTS Jasprit Bumrah was furious at the DRS decision Bumrah has not had a memorable match John Campbell scored his first-ever Test ton...

What time does WWE RAW start tonight? US, Australia, India & more (October 13, 2025)
The upcoming edition of WWE RAW will present the aftermath of the Crown Jewel Premium Live Event, which took place this weekend. The show will emanate live from Perth, Western Australia, from the same RAC Arena. As it's being held internationally,...

Hardik Pandya’s girlfriend Mahieka Sharma hints at something exciting after skipping Lakmé Fashion Week 2025; read
If there’s one couple currently stealing the spotlight, it’s Indian cricketer Hardik Pandya and model Mahieka Sharma. After months of speculation, the two made things official by sharing adorable pictures from their recent beach getaway to...

Starmer’s India-inspired digital ID plan tests public trust in the UK
There are some 3 million compelling reasons for Prime Minister Keir Starmer not to roll out a national system of mandatory digital identity cards. That’s the number of signatures on a monster online parliamentary petition opposing his plan —...

Reits keep lights on for India's office leasing
With average returns of 18 per cent over the past year, listed real estate investment trusts (Reits) have clearly outperformed both the Nifty Realty index and the Sensex. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff Over the same period, Nifty Realty fell...