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‘Haiwaan’ director Priyadarshan opens up on the film’s poor box office performance: ‘Why should I experiment with other kinds of films?’ |

‘Haiwaan’ director Priyadarshan opens up on the film’s poor box office performance: ‘Why should I experiment with other kinds of films?’ Director Priyadarshan has reacted to the weak box office run of his latest film, ‘Haiwaan’, which stars Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan. The thriller hit theatres on September 11 but had an underwhelming…

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September rain alert: Indian states seeing showers and what it means for travel plans

This year, September in India has left people surprised with unexpected thunderstorms and heavy rainfalls. It is usually the month when the southwest monsoon begins its gradual retreat from India. As September draws to a close, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast rain, thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds across several states, with isolated heavy…

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Arun Govil explains why Ranbir Kapoor suits Lord Ram in ‘Ramayana’ behind-the-scenes video: ‘Normally, you don’t expect a star to come and touch your feet. He always does it’ |

Arun Govil explains why Ranbir Kapoor suits Lord Ram in ‘Ramayana’ behind-the-scenes video: ‘Normally, you don’t expect a star to come and touch your feet. He always does it’ The makers of Ramayana have unveiled a behind-the-scenes video offering a glimpse into the making of the much-awaited epic, while also shedding light on why Ranbir…

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Quote of the day by Matt Damon: ‘You have to engage and turn towards the problems that you see. Walk right up to them, look them in the eye, and then look yourself in the eye and decide what you’re going to do about them’, ‘The Martian actor’s words on how important it is to face your problems |

Quote of the day by Matt Damon: ‘You have to engage and turn towards the problems that you see. Walk right up to them, look them in the eye, and then look yourself in the eye and decide what you’re going to do about them’, ‘The Martian actor’s words on how important it is to…

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In 1994, Jack Nicholson donated 60 acres of Los Angeles land that could have become four homes; decades later, it remains protected habitat |

In 1994, Jack Nicholson donated 60 acres of property to conserve the green stretches near Mudholland Drive.Image credit (Instagram)​ Veteran icon Jack Nicholson, who is best known for his work in ‘The Shining,’ once donated around 60 acres of land that was originally under his name. The actor has taken the underdeveloped land located in…

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In 2000, Michael J. Fox started a foundation after his Parkinson’s diagnosis; 26 years later, it has funded more than $3 billion in research |

Actor Michael J. Fox turned a life-changing diagnosis into a long-term mission to accelerate Parkinson’s research. In 2000, he established The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research, nearly a decade after he was diagnosed with the disease.Fox was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 1991 at the age of 29. He initially kept the diagnosis…

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‘Our father taught us to stay together’: Meet Rajasthan’s 185-member family spanning 6 generations; their daily meals need 50kg flour, 15kg vegetables and a Rs 12 lakh monthly ration bill

The 185-member Bagdi Mali family from Rajasthan’s Ramsar village lives together across six generations. For most families, getting three generations under one roof can be an exercise in negotiation. In a village near Ajmer, however, six generations continue to share a home, a kitchen and much of their daily life- making the Bagdi Mali family…

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