1+ week, 3+ day ago   (460+ words) Jauhar, also spelt Jowhar or Juhar, refers to the collective self-immolation of women and children, particularly in Rajput communities, when a besieged fort faced imminent defeat and capture was considered unavoidable. Historical accounts associate the practice with fears of enslavement,…...

2+ week, 6+ hour ago   (527+ words) New Delhi: Pragati Dinesh Kalpekar’s journey on Kaun Banega Crorepati 18 came to an unexpected halt at the Rs 12 lakh question, but the Amravati resident still walked away with Rs 5 lakh. The junior clerk from Maharashtra’s Divisional Information Office had made…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (445+ words) New Delhi: Nagarjuna Akkineni’s first glimpse of his landmark 100th film, King100, has been released by Annapurna Studios, on his 67th birthday, August 29. The video introduces the actor in a flamboyant new avatar and confirms that the much-awaited project will arrive in cinemas…...

3+ week, 5+ hour ago   (328+ words) New Delhi: Govinda has taken legal steps to push back against what he describes as false, defamatory and unverified material circulating about him and his family. The actor has issued a public notice cautioning media organisations, social media users, digital…...

4+ week, 35+ min ago   (1005+ words) Mumbai: A celebrity’s face can sell almost anything in India. From noodles and jewellery to real estate and pan masala, film stars and cricketers have long been among the most powerful tools in a brand’s marketing playbook. But fame cuts…...