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Bipasha Basu Opens Up About Her Bold Role in Jism Actress Bipasha Basu recently reflected on one of the most bold and important roles of her career — the 2003 film Jism. In a recent interview with Hindustan Times, she shared how taking up the role was a tough decision, as many people around her, including her manager, were against it. Everyone Was Against Her Choice “Jism came at a time when I was at the peak of my career,” Bipasha said. “Everyone told me not to do an adult-content film. They said I was already known as a typical…
Tej Pratap Yadav Expelled from RJD for Six Years After Social Media Controversy Tej Pratap Yadav, the son of RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav and a former minister in Bihar, has once again landed in controversy. He has been expelled from the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) for six years due to what the party described as “irresponsible behaviour” and ignoring moral values in his personal life. This action came after a Facebook post went viral, where Tej Pratap claimed to be in a long-term relationship with a woman named Anushka Yadav. The post, which has now been deleted, had a…
Sheikh Hasina Accuses Muhammad Yunus of Selling Bangladesh Sheikh Hasina, former Prime Minister of Bangladesh, has accused Muhammad Yunus, the head of the interim government, of selling the country to the United States. She also condemned the recent ban on her party, the Awami League, calling it unconstitutional. In an audio message posted on her party’s Facebook page, Hasina said Yunus took control of the government with help from extremist groups. Muhammad Yunus Appointed Interim Leader Muhammad Yunus, a Nobel Prize winner, was appointed as the leader of the interim government on 7 August 2024. This happened just days after…
Owaisi Calls Pakistan a Failed State in Bahrain AIMIM MP Asaduddin Owaisi, part of an all-party Indian delegation led by BJP MP Baijayant Panda, strongly criticised Pakistan during a meeting with top officials in Bahrain. He referred to Pakistan as a “failed state” and blamed it for terrorism in India. India Sent Delegation to Show the Terror Threat Owaisi said that the Indian government had sent them abroad to show the world the serious threat India has faced for many years. “We have lost many innocent lives. This problem is coming only from Pakistan. Unless Pakistan stops helping, supporting, and…
NEET PG 2025: Last Chance to Edit Application Form Open Till 26 May The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) has opened the final edit window for the NEET PG 2025 application form. Registered candidates can now make corrections in specific fields of their application form until 26 May 2025. To make changes, candidates need to log in on the official website — natboard.edu.in — using their User ID and password. In this edit window, candidates can only update certain details like photograph, signature, and thumb impression. However, they cannot change their name, nationality, mobile number, email ID,…
Paresh Rawal Steps Away from Hera Pheri 3, Returns Advance Payment Veteran actor Paresh Rawal has officially stepped down from the upcoming film Hera Pheri 3, creating a buzz in the film industry. As per reports from Bollywood Hungama, he has returned the signing amount of ₹11 lakhs to the producers. Along with this, he also paid 15% interest per year and added some extra amount as a goodwill gesture to settle everything peacefully. A source confirmed, “Paresh Rawal has returned ₹11 lakhs with 15% interest and even added a little more money for quitting the film.” Reason Behind Paresh…
TTD to Use AI, Facial Recognition & Anti-Drone Technology to Improve Pilgrimage Experience at Tirumala Temple The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD), which manages the famous Tirumala temple, is planning to use Artificial Intelligence (AI), facial recognition, and anti-drone technology to make the pilgrimage experience better and more secure. TTD Executive Officer (EO) J Syamala Rao gave this update on Thursday. AI and Facial Recognition for Smoother Darshan TTD will use AI and facial recognition technology to make the darshan process smooth and safe. These tools will help confirm the identity of genuine pilgrims, stop impersonation, and reduce fraud. EO Rao…
Historic Win for Kannada Literature Banu Mushtaq’s short story collection Heart Lamp has made history by becoming the first-ever Kannada book to win the prestigious International Booker Prize. This is also the first time a short story collection has won the award. The ceremony took place on May 20 at Tate Modern in London. Prize Shared by Author and Translator The total prize money of GBP 50,000 (around ₹52 lakh) was shared equally between Banu Mushtaq and Deepa Bhasthi, who translated the stories from Kannada to English. The translator kept some Urdu and Arabic words in the English version to…
Nawazuddin Siddiqui’s Inspiring Journey in Bollywood Nawazuddin Siddiqui’s journey in Bollywood is truly inspiring. From years of struggle to landing breakthrough roles, he has become one of the most respected actors in the industry. Known for his powerful performances in films like Gangs of Wasseypur, The Lunchbox, Manto, and the series Sacred Games, Nawazuddin has carved a niche for himself. In a recent conversation with SCREEN for the Creators X Creators segment, he opened up about his experiences in the Hindi film industry, sharing his honest thoughts on the industry’s flaws. The Reality of Friendships in Bollywood One of the…
Heavy Rain Floods Guwahati, Causes Major Disruption After a night of heavy rain, Guwahati in Assam faced serious flooding on Tuesday. Many roads and houses were under water, making it very difficult for people to go about their daily lives. In many areas, people had to walk through knee-deep water. In some places, the water level even reached up to the chest. Important parts of the city like Zoo Road, Nabin Nagar, Hatigaon, Ganeshguri, Gita Nagar, Maligaon, Hedayetpur, Guwahati Club, Ulubari, Lachit Nagar, Chandmari, and Panjabari were all badly affected by flooding. Other areas such as GS Road, Jorabat, Tarun…