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A crumbling, garbage-strewn walkway connecting Domlur to Indiranagar has finally been revived after two decades of neglect, all thanks to a viral video by Canadian citizen Caleb Friesen. His clip, showing the sorry state of the path, triggered online outrage and pushed authorities into action.

Celebrity interviews often bring out playful, unfiltered moments that stay etched in fans’ memories. One such instance came from Samantha Ruth Prabhu, when a lighthearted question during a TV show promotion turned into a statement that still makes headlines today.

Pakistan has confirmed its participation in the FIH Hockey Pro League, which means it will play two matches against arch-rivals India in the upcoming season.

Two-time Olympic medallist javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra finished runner-up in the Diamond League Finals for the third time in a row as Julian Weber of Germany lifted his maiden trophy with two 90m-plus throws in a commanding show here on Thursday.

The death toll in the collapse of an allegedly unauthorised building at Virar in Maharashtra’s Palghar district rose to 17 on Thursday afternoon with the discovery of two more bodies as the search operation came to an end. Seven people are undergoing treatment at various hospitals, officials said.

In a world where tech visionaries like Sundar Pichai inspire millions globally, meeting one in person is a rare thrill, and Akash Wadawadigi got that rare chance during his visit to the Google headquarters in California.

Rumours are swirling that Karan Johar is planning Student of the Year 3, potentially featuring Shanaya Kapoor in a challenging double role. However, netizens are rooting for a fresh trio- Aryan Khan, Ahaan Panday, and Canadian-Indian actress Aneet Padda- hoping for a completely new star cast to carry forward the much-talked-about franchise.

Modi noted that on Friday, which is also National Sports Day and the birth anniversary of Major Dhyan Chand, the Men's Hockey Asia Cup 2025 begins in the historic city of Rajgir in Bihar.

The victim, identified as Gulfiza, was married to Parvez about a year ago in Kalakheda village under Didauli police station area, they said.

Prabhas’ upcoming horror-comedy The Raja Saab has faced yet another delay, disappointing fans who were eagerly awaiting its 2025 release. Initially planned for April 2025, the film was later pushed to December 5, 2025, owing to extensive post-production and VFX requirements. However, the makers have now confirmed that the project will skip the December window as well.

Shah Rukh Khan’s influence stretches beyond his cinematic legacy, earning admiration from voices across the music world. From heartfelt thank-yous to international camaraderie, here are entertainers, from India and abroad, who’ve celebrated SRK for who he is.

The 15th ranked Sindhu, who won the world title in Basel in 2019, took 48 minutes to prevail 21-19 21-15 in the pre-quarterfinals to lead head-to-head record against the Chinese 3-2.

The filming of Pati Patni Aur Woh 2 has kicked off in Prayagraj, but even before the cameras could roll smoothly, chaos unfolded on set. Social media is abuzz with multiple viral videos, one showing Sara Ali Khan and Ayushmann Khurrana in a fiery exchange, and another capturing locals allegedly attacking the film’s crew.

When David Corenswet was officially announced as the new Superman, many fans were left underwhelmed. Amidst this, a fresh wave of rumours surfaced that Marvel’s Chris Pratt could don the cape and cowl as Batman. Well, James Gunn recently cleared the air.

The festival, which has traditionally followed a non-competitive format, has launched a sweeping new section to mark its anniversary year.