Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost from the United States has been elected as the new pope, becoming the first American-born leader of the Catholic Church. He will be known as Pope Leo XIV and is the 267th pope. His election was announced on May 8, 2025, after two days of voting. Born in Chicago in 1955, he spent many years working in Peru and is known for helping poor communities. He appeared on the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica to greet thousands of cheering people. He follows Pope Francis, who passed away in April. Former U.S. President Donald Trump congratulated him. As pope, Leo XIV now faces big challenges, including uniting the Church and dealing with past scandals and global issues
09 May,2025 01:03 PM IST
Kesari Veer is a landmark film for both its leads. While Sooraj Pancholi makes his long-awaited comeback following the turbulence of the Jiah Khan case, debutante Akanksha Sharma steps into Bollywood with this historical drama set against the backdrop of the Somnath temple. In an exclusive chat with mid-day, Sooraj opened up about the emotional strength it took to face the public again, while Akanksha recalled how Suniel Shetty’s warmth and support helped her feel at ease on set. Watch the video for more.
09 May,2025 10:28 AM IST
At the Kesari Veer trailer launch, Suniel Shetty praised Akshay Kumar’s success in patriotic films, saying he’d love to do them but Akshay “sells more tickets.” He confirmed Hera Pheri 3 is happening and called it a timeless comedy. On filmmaking today, he noted it’s become more money-driven. Speaking on the Pahalgam attack, he expressed pride in being Indian and stood with the nation.
29 April,2025 08:00 PM IST
Actor Sooraj Pancholi makes his comeback to the big screen after four years with Kesari Veer. At the emotional trailer launch event held in Mumbai, Sooraj was visibly teary-eyed as he took the stage to speak about the film. Overwhelmed with gratitude, he struggled to finish his sentence while thanking the makers for believing in him at a time when no one else did. His co-star Suniel Shetty stepped in to comfort and support him, creating a heartfelt moment that resonated with everyone present.
29 April,2025 07:30 PM IST
Like every year, Ankita Lokhande and Vicky Jain hosted a grand Holi celebration for their industry friends, continuing their much-anticipated tradition. The couple looked elegant, with Ankita stunned in a red saree and Vicky complemented her in a classic white ensemble. Their Holi gathering, popularly known as #AnViKiRasleela, welcomed a star-studded guest list, including Ektaa Kapoor, Anita Hassanandani Reddy, Vivian Dsena, Aamir Ali, Mannara Chopra, Krushna Abhishek, Kashmera Shah, and several others, all coming together to celebrate the festival with vibrant colors and joyous camaraderie.
15 March,2025 04:07 PM IST
In a tragic incident, Holi celebrations took a violent turn in Jharkhand’s Giridih on March 14, as clashes erupted between two communities near Ghodthambha Chowk. The festive atmosphere quickly descended into chaos, with vehicles set ablaze amid the unrest. Reportedly, the violence took place when a Holi procession was passing through a particular street, leading to an altercation that spiralled out of control for nearly an hour. While tensions remain high, officials have assured that the situation is under control.
15 March,2025 02:41 PM IST
Days after rumoured split, Tamannaah Bhatia and Vijay Verma were spotted exiting Rasha Thadani’s house after the Holi celebrations. While Tamannaah was seen exiting with Pragya Kapoor, Vijay made a solo exit from the venue. Rasha is known to share a close bond with Tamannaah Bhatia and Vijay Verma. It was not long back that during the movie promotions of Rasha’s debut Azaad, Rasha Thadani, Tamannaah Bhatia, and Vijay Varma shared a fun-filled video of themselves grooving to the song "Uyi Amma" from Rasha's debut film "Azaad.
14 March,2025 06:00 PM IST
Holi 2025 is being celebrated across India with a lot of fervour and enthusiasm. In Ujjain, on the occasion of Holi, Shri Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga was immersed in gulaal during bhasma aarti. In the famed birthplace of Lord Krishna - Mathura, people gathered in large numbers at Shri Krishna Janmasthan Temple and played with colours. People in the historic city of Varanasi were seen taking to the streets to play the colorful festivals. In the southern states of Telangana and Tamil Nadu - people and children were seen dancing and playing holi. In Assam’s Dibrugarh, Lord Krishna devotees carried out a special 'Prabhat Pheri' (morning procession) around the city, starting from Rani Sati temple on the occasion of Holi.
14 March,2025 04:57 PM IST
Holi 2025 - the festival of colours, also celebrated as Rangpanchami in Maharashtra was celebrated with colours and processions across the city of Mumbai. People gathered on Mumbai’s landmark sites like Juhu Beach and Shivaji Park to celebrate the festival. Holi immersion ceremony at Mahim chowpatty was undertaken by the Mahim fisherman community of the Jannabai chawal. On the streets and within the societies, people smeared their friends and family with colors and danced to the beats of music to celebrate the occasion.
14 March,2025 02:18 PM IST
The Indian jawans deployed on India’s border celebrated Holi with the locals. BSF personnel deployed at India-Pakistan border in Punjab's Amritsar were seen shaking a leg with the local community on the occasion of Holi. Security personnel deployed at Border Outposts (BOPs) along the India-Bangladesh borders were also seen celebrating Holi. Inspector General Suryakant Sharma said, "...All the personnel here are involved in the security of the country; I extend my best wishes to them and their family... I know their families are a thousand miles apart, but the entire country is with them..."
14 March,2025 12:40 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
