An entertainment journalist for more than 25 years, she started out in Star and Style film magazine and has written for publications including Midday, Bombay Times, DNA, magazines like Debonair and Zee Premier, and online websites. Bollywood film news is always exciting to break! Twitter: @upalakbr999
Sources say Vicky Kaushal to feature in an extended cameo in Dhurandhar 2, reprising his role of Major Vihaan Shergill from Uri. Meanwhile, Akshaye Khanna`s role will be limited to just a few flashback scenes in the second part... [Read More]
21 January,2026 07:35 AM IST | Mumbai | Upala KBRAhead of ‘Dhurandhar 2’ release, director Aditya Dhar to sell broadcast rights of both parts together; trade predicts the move will maximise revenue. While the first part is expected to start airing from March 31, the second instalment, that hits theatres on March 19, will make its way to TV screens only 117 days, roughly almost four months... [Read More]
21 January,2026 07:36 AM IST | Mumbai | Upala KBR‘Taskaree: The Smuggler’s Web’ writer and former Indian Navy sailor Vipul K Rawal opens up about getting rare access for the story. He reveals they met real-life smugglers and customs officers... [Read More]
20 January,2026 11:28 AM IST | Mumbai | Upala KBRSharmila Tagore and Asha Parekh take a nostalgic trip down Shakti Samanta lane as his restored hits stream online to mark his 100th birth anniversary. January 13 marked the beginning of a month-long celebration for his 100th birth anniversary... [Read More]
18 January,2026 07:37 AM IST | Mumbai | Upala KBRRani Mukerji says Mardaani 3 was physically tough and emotionally draining, as it reflects real cases of missing girls. She believes that every director has added to the crime drama’s gritty world. She also dedicates the National Award victory to her late father, Ram Mukerji... [Read More]
17 January,2026 07:21 AM IST | Mumbai | Upala KBRAhead of the third ODI match against New Zealand, Team India`s skipper Shubman Gill will be eyeing a new accomplishment. Here is all you need to know (Pic: X)... [Read More]
16 January,2026 05:07 PM ISTFootball legend Lionel Messi virtually unveiled a towering 70-foot statue at Sreebhumi Sporting Club in Kolkata as part of his G.O.A.T. Tour India 2025, sparking massive celebrations and fan frenzy across the City of Joy. (Pics/ PTI and AFP) ... [Read More]
13 December,2025 12:41 PM ISTAt least 334 people have been confirmed dead, while 370 remain missing in Sri Lanka following Cyclone Ditwah, Daily Mirror reported on Monday, citing Sri Lanka`s Disaster Management Centre (DMC). (Pics/PTI)... [Read More]
01 December,2025 12:50 PM ISTJustice Surya Kant, who has been part of several landmark verdicts, including on abrogation of Article 370 removing Jammu and Kashmir`s special status and Bihar electoral rolls revision, took oath as the 53rd Chief Justice of India on Monday. He succeeds Justice B R Gavai. (Pics/PTI)... [Read More]
24 November,2025 12:57 PM ISTDelhi breathed `very poor` air on Friday as the Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded at 370, a marginal drop from 391 the day before, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). (Pics/PTI)... [Read More]
21 November,2025 02:14 PM ISTPrime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Bhutan’s capital Thimphu for a two-day visit, receiving a warm welcome from Bhutanese PM Tshering Tobgay. During the visit, PM Modi will attend the Global Peace Prayer Festival, the 70th birthday of Bhutan’s fourth king, and inaugurate the Punatsangchhu-II hydropower project. (Pics/PTI) ... [Read More]
11 November,2025 12:35 PM ISTIn the third ODI match against Pakistan, South Africa`s Quinton de Kock achieved a new feat. Here`s all you need to know (Pic: X)... [Read More]
08 November,2025 08:26 PM ISTAhead of the third ODI against Pakistan, South Africa`s Quinton de Kock will be eyeing a new record. Here is all you need to know (Pic: X)... [Read More]
08 November,2025 02:17 PM ISTFormer Trump ally and Republican firebrand Marjorie Taylor Greene has reignited debate over the H-1B visa program, amplifying viral claims that allege massive irregularities and unusually high approval numbers in Texas. The controversy erupted after Greene shared a widely circulated social media video alleging that more than 700K H-1B visas were approved in Texas, a sharp rise from figures claimed to be around 400,000 approvals in 2024. The video further alleges that a single North Texas immigration attorney may be linked to an unprecedented volume of visa filings, raising questions about oversight and enforcement. WATCH ... [Read More]
16 January,2026 08:08 PM ISTEthiopia’s long-dormant Hayli Gubbi volcano erupted for the first time in 12,000 years, sending a massive ash and sulphur dioxide plume thousands of kilometers across continents. But what really caused this volcano—silent for millennia—to suddenly wake up? ... [Read More]
27 November,2025 08:54 PM ISTThe U.S. has carried out another lethal maritime strike in the Caribbean, sinking a vessel alleged to be linked to narcotics trafficking networks. According to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, three individuals were killed in the operation, bringing the reported death toll from recent maritime interdictions to nearly 70. The U.S. has now destroyed at least 18 vessels across the Caribbean and Pacific theaters in a rapidly expanding military campaign. However, growing concerns are being raised by legal experts and human rights analysts who argue these strikes may be occurring without transparent evidence, judicial oversight or formal combat classification. WATCH... [Read More]
07 November,2025 06:15 PM ISTTyphoon Matmo slammed into southern China on Sunday with winds of 151 kph, forcing the evacuation of more than 347,000 people from Guangdong and Hainan. The storm triggered a red-level warning, flooding coastal villages, canceling flights, and shutting down public transport. Authorities warn of heavy rainfall up to 249 mm, raising fears of floods and landslides.... [Read More]
06 October,2025 10:49 PM ISTSomething shocking is happening in Greece. Schools are closing, villages are emptying, and entire communities are vanishing. Why is this nation shrinking so fast? Is Greece the first country headed for collapse? And why can’t immigration stop what’s coming? ... [Read More]
05 September,2025 09:15 PM ISTAn Israeli shell struck Gaza’s only Catholic church, the Holy Family compound, killing two people and injuring several others, including the parish priest, a close friend of Pope Francis. The church was sheltering hundreds of civilians, including disabled children. Global outrage followed, with Italy’s PM calling the strike “unacceptable” and the Israeli Foreign Ministry issuing a rare apology.... [Read More]
17 July,2025 10:00 PM ISTPrime Minister Narendra Modi will visit his home state of Gujarat for two days, on 26 and 27 May. During this visit, he will inaugurate and lay the foundation stone for several major development and infrastructure projects in Dahod, Bhuj, and Gandhinagar. These projects are worth more than ₹77,000 crore and include work in key sectors such as railways, power, urban development, and housing. This will be Prime Minister Modi`s first visit to Gujarat after Operation Sindoor. Preparations are in full swing across the state to welcome him. A grand roadshow is planned in Ahmedabad on 26 May. To manage the crowds and ensure smooth traffic, authorities have released traffic guidelines. These include details about road closures between Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar and the alternative routes available for commuters. Ahmedabad BJP President Prerak Shah expressed his excitement about the Prime Minister’s visit. He also shared details about the preparations being made to give PM Modi a grand welcome.... [Read More]
25 May,2025 05:42 PM ISTJammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, while presenting the state`s budget thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah and Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. He said, “This year we actively engaged with the Central government resulting in the formation of an expert committee to resolve financial issues. I met with the PM, HM and Union Finance Minister… I sincerely thank the honourable Prime Minister, Union Home Minister, Union Finance Minister for their unwavering support in strengthening J&K’s fiscal health and realizing its vision for growth and prosperity…”... [Read More]
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