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Sometimes, dreams come true in the most unexpected ways. A simple photograph of a five-year-old boy in a plastic bag jersey traveled across continents and reached the heart of football legend Lionel Messi. What began as a child’s improvised tribute soon turned into a story of generosity and connection.

Academic excellence is often seen as the ultimate ticket to success, with many assuming that companies line up to offer jobs or internships to such students. But reality, as it turns out, is quite different. Recently, the story of Bisma Farid shook this perception.

Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR starrer War 2, initially expected to be a pan-India blockbuster, opened decently but soon lost momentum, struggling to cross the Rs 300 crore mark worldwide. Following the disappointing box office performance, reports suggest YRF has shelved its plan for a standalone film focused on Jr NTR’s character, Agent Vikram.

Govinda and his wife Sunita Ahuja have been in the spotlight recently, not for films, but for rumoured divorce news. Amid all this, Sunita spoke about her son Yashvardhan Ahuja’s Bollywood debut, Ahaan Panday’s hit Saiyaara, and Raveena Tandon’s daughter Rasha Thadani’s first film.

The incident occurred on Friday afternoon in Sarnada village, under the jurisdiction of Dangiyawas police station. The victim, Sanju Bishnoi, returned home from work, sat on a chair, poured petrol over herself and her daughter Yashasvi, and set them both ablaze.

The child, Veeru, had been playing near a drain close to their home when a crocodile suddenly lunged out of the water and clamped its powerful jaws around him. As the predator attempted to drag the boy into the nullah, his mother, Maya, 40, heard his desperate screams and sprinted to the spot.

The surge in online frauds and account hacks has left several celebrities targeted by imposters. Recently, Dhanashree Varma had to alert her followers after someone attempted to impersonate her. Now, actress Nikki Tamboli has stepped forward, revealing that a fraudulent agency is misusing her name to extort money.

But now, a younger Bollywood power couple has claimed the crown for the city’s most expensive celebrity home.

One user joked, “Why did you wear your wife Twinkle’s clothes?” while another quipped, “Looks like he raided Ranveer Singh’s wardrobe.”

It was earlier learnt that the judicial custody was extended till September 3.

Featuring Hrithik Roshan, Farhan Akhtar, Abhay Deol, and Katrina Kaif in pivotal roles, Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara (ZNMD) is often hailed as one that redefined the portrayal of friendship on the big screen. But did you know that Hrithik Roshan almost said 'no' to ZNMD?

According to a report by Udayavani, Dinesh had suffered a stroke while shooting for Kantara. He underwent treatment in Bengaluru and initially recovered, but had been struggling with health complications over the past year following a brain hemorrhage.

Taking to Instagram, Parineeti posted a touching picture that captured the internet’s attention. The image shows the tiny feet of a child alongside the text “1+1=3,” symbolizing the arrival of their little one.

When asked about Virat Kohli’s like, the attention and praise she has been receiving on social media, Avneet smiled and said, “May the love keep coming.”

Talking to PTI, Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) member (Legislation) RN Parbat also said the department will come out with a fresh set of FAQs on the new Income Tax Act and come out with SoPs and guidance notes.