April Fools’ Day 2022: Funny Messages, Wishes, Jokes, WhatsApp and Facebook Status to Share

April Fools’ Day 2022: On the occasion of April Fools' Day, here are some special wishes, funny messages that you can share with your friends and family

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'I don't have dementia, am perfectly fine': Randhir Kapoor counters nephew Ranbir's claims on his health

Veteran actor Randhir Kapoor is in the early stage of dementia, his nephew actor Ranbir Kapoor had revealed recently. Dementia is characterised by the loss of cognitive functioning- thinking, remembering, and reasoning. It interferes with a person's daily life and activities. As people grow older, they become more prone to this condition.

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April Fools' Day 2022: History, Significance and Why April 1 is Celebrated as Fool's Day?

April Fools' Day 2022: The day was first celebrated in France and other European Countries, but slowly other countries also started celebrating and observing this day

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RRR Box Office Day 7: SS Rajamouli's film earns Rs 131.5 crore, beats all Bollywood contenders during COVID

SS Rajamouli's RRR has been winning favours among the viewers ever since it hit the screens on March 25. Being an action film, it is attracting the theatre-going audience strongly courtesy of the cinematic extravaganza it delivers through the lead pair Ram Charan and Jr NTR. The movie has ended the first week with Rs 131 crore earnings for the Hindi version and the good thing is that the collections have been steady through the weekdays. Going into the second weekend, things are looking good for RRR. Only thing of worry is that John Abraham's Attack is releasing on April 1 and it may pose a challenge to it since it is from the same genre. 

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Sara Ali Khan, Vikrant Massey visit Gujarat's Nageshvara Jyotirlinga Temple amid Gaslight shoot; see pics

Actors Sara Ali Khan and Vikrant Massey, who have been shooting for 'Gaslight' in Gujarat for a while now, paid a visit to the famous Nageshvara Jyotirlinga Temple on Thursday. Several pictures and videos from their visit have been doing the rounds in which Sara can be seen sporting an ethnic white suit. On the other hand, Vikrant opted for a basic blue shirt. Both the actors have a yellow cloth tied around them. Sara, too, shared a few pictures with Vikrant on her Instagram handle.

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Have Trouble Meditating at Home; Follow These Tips

Focus on your breathing as you inhale and exhale while meditating.

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Swapping for a cleaner future

by Pawan Mulukutla

Leveraging the impetus for electric vehicle (EV) adoption in the country, the Centre announced its intention of drafting a battery swapping policy to further accelerate the uptake of cleaner vehicles in February. When presenting the Union Budget for the year 2022-23, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman encouraged private players to develop sustainable and innovative business models for 'Battery or Energy as a Service'.

The initial hurdles faced by the EV sector were smoothened through schemes and policies such as Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of (Hybrid and) Electric vehicles in India (FAME) and several other initiatives by state governments. These have helped ensure that the EV sector continues to grow, despite the global lockdown putting brakes across industries. With encouraging signs, India has committed to ensuring that 30% of vehicle sales are electric by the end of the decade.

Any conversation around EVs quickly turns to technological and logistical hurdles in re-energizing their battery packs. This can be done in two ways: setting up charging points in private and public spaces, and installing battery swapping booths. While the former requires more land and higher capacity charging equipment, the latter does not. The convenience of battery swapping is akin to that of fuel refilling, as the battery in the EV can be swapped with a fully charged battery as quickly as refuelling an internal combustion engine vehicle.

Charging stations are often equipped with direct current (DC) fast chargers using to minimize the waiting period for the consumer. This has a few downsides. Fast charging lowers the battery's charging cycles, especially in an uncontrolled environment, exposed to the vagaries of India's weather conditions. They also require more space, a scarcity in urban areas, to accommodate vehicles as they charge. Even the fastest chargers take at least half an hour for scooters. Another disadvantage with fast charging stations is their high power demand which burdens the electricity grid. Increasing the capacity of substations and their density is a capital-intensive process. Moreover, high power charging stations can destabilize comparatively low power residential grids owing to the voltage fluctutations that EV charging can cause, thereby making there deployment less than ideal for residential areas.

On the other hand, charging points could be cheaper to set up if land costs are excluded. Battery swapping stations can also stack multiple batteries on top of each other, further reducing land requirements. This allows swapping stations to be built within fuel stations as well.

Battery swapping stations, while requiring lesser land, have to pay the price of having more batteries than on-road EVs to ensure constant availability. This is a cost that needs to be borne by fleet operators in the commercial segment. Soon after the Union Budget called for private players to invest in battery swapping, several business leaders lent their support. Some also asked subsidies for 'floating' batteries or extra batteries required for battery swapping logistics, something the current FAME scheme does not support. For their part, private players need to come together and ensure cross-compatibility of batteries and EVs to ensure the infrastructure built is used to its full potential.

Operators also prefer investing in battery swapping stations rather than fast charging points as the former gives more control in maintaining electricity demand and supply. For example, local discom agencies are promoting a 'Time-of-Day' (ToD) tariff regime according to the power demand profile for the service area of the discom. ToD also helps stagger the demand across the day, thereby keeping it below the substation's capacity providing the energy. On the other hand, fast charging requires expensive infrastructure and high capacity substations to meet its energy demands. Battery swapping also allows operators to charge batteries separately from the swapping station. This gives them more flexibility in setting up swapping stations in an urban area.

For battery-swapping stations to become financially sustainable, standardization of battery and terminal points plays a significant role. However, with the competition heating up to capture the nascent market at the earliest, vehicle manufacturers are investing a significant portion of their resources in researching and developing more sophisticated batteries.

The Centre has already taken the first steps towards this end goal. In August 2020, the Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MORTH) allowed EVs to be sold without pre-fitted batteries. This drastically reduces the price of the vehicle (batteries can make up to 50% of an EVs cost) while giving the consumer the freedom to lease batteries without having to worry about its long-term maintenance and associated costs. It also allows consumers to use battery swapping stations and the option of detaching batteries to charge them at home. While a controlled charging environment helps increase battery life, the consumer also stands to benefit by keeping up with the rapidly developing battery technologies. In current times, most electric vehicles come fitted with Lithium-ion batteries, but they are expected to be replaced with Lithium-graphene, which have higher capacities while being smaller in size.

For individuals who do not have access to charging points at their residence or workspaces, battery swapping points is a welcome convenience. Also, for commercial operators – especially those performing last-mile deliveries as battery swapping allows for minimum downtime for their vehicles. Having a fully charged battery in the vehicle in two to five minutes is a major advantage of battery swapping.

Around the world, especially in the global north, battery charging points have gained significant traction compared to swapping stations. This is mainly because EVs in western countries are either cars for personal use or buses in commercial operations. Swapping is not a convenient option for heavier vehicles as it requires the heavy lifting of bigger batteries. However, the situation in India is very different – nearly 70% of vehicles on the roads are two-wheelers. Commercial operations of two-wheelers have also seen a marked increase, especially since the pandemic-induced lockdowns. And batteries that are found in electric two-wheelers can easily be swapped manually, owing to low weight. As automated battery swapping infrastructure is not required for moving two-wheeler batteries, there exists significant potential in the segment as far as battery swapping goes.

WRI India's analysis shows the total cost of operation of electric two-wheelers for commercial operators reaches parity with petrol bikes within a year of usage, without using FAME subsidies. Sensing the market for this, electric two-wheeler manufacturers, operators and aggregators have already begun collaborating with e-commerce, cloud kitchens, and grocery shops to reduce the cost of hyperlocal deliveries. In addition, one vehicle manufacturer recently announced their commitment to battery swapping stations, even for personal use. Given the segment's high usage and lack of time to charge their batteries, a dense battery-swapping network in urban areas would go a long way to accelerate the EV sector.

Disclaimer: Pawan Mulukutla is the director for energy technology and green mobility at World Resources Institute India. Views expressed are personal.

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Chris Rock on Will Smith slap at Oscars 2022: 'Still processing what happened, will talk about it'

The live telecast of the 94th Academy Awards was marred by the incident in which Chris Rock cracked a joke at actor Jada Pinkett Smith's expense and Will Smith, who was sitting by his wife's side in the first row, responded by walking to the stage and slapping the actor-comic. Needless to say, this left the audience members as well as millions of viewers of the ceremony shocked.

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'Game of Thrones' prequel series to release this August

Mark your calendars as 'Game of Thrones' prequel series 'House of the Dragon' is all set to come out on August 21 this year. HBO, on Wednesday, revealed a new poster for the series and announced the release date. In the poster, a golden dragon is seen on the verge of hatching with a pair of dragon eyes staring behind it.

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Bruce Willis gives up acting due to brain disorder aphasia

'Die Hard' star Bruce Willis is retiring from his acting career after being diagnosed with aphasia, a language disorder that leads to the loss of ability to understand or express speech. Willis' family members posted a joint statement to social media on Wednesday, announcing the actor's retirement. "To Bruce's amazing supporters, as a family we wanted to share that our beloved Bruce has been experiencing some health issues and has recently been diagnosed with aphasia, which is impacting his cognitive abilities," read the statement. 

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'Hypocrisy really irks me': Urfi Javed brutally slams Sussanne Khan's sister Farah Ali Khan for THIS reason

Bigg Boss OTT sensation Urfi Javed continues to grab headlines because of one reason or the other. Recently, her video of having an argument with the security guard went viral on social media platforms. The actress was seen hurling abuses at the guard after he refused to recognise her and stopped her from entering the venue of the event she was invited in. One such video received a comment from Hrithik Roshan's ex-wife Sussanne Khan's sister Farah Ali Khan who is an ace jewellery designer. Farah wrote, "Sorry to say but this young girl needs to be reprimanded for distasteful dressing. People are making fun of her and she thinks they like the way she dresses. Wish someone would tell her."

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Rishi Kapoor's LAST film 'Sharmaji Namkeen': Where to Watch, Review, Trailer, HD download & more

'Sharmaji Namkeen' starring the late Rishi Kapoor, is heading for an OTT release. Harping on the themes of self-realization and discovery, the film tells the story of a recently retired man, who discovers his passion for cooking after joining a riotous women's kitty circle. The film, whose trailer was launched recently has piqued the interest of cinephiles who are looking forward to watching the late iconic star lighting up the screen for one last time. Kapoor plays the eponymous character of Sharma Ji in the Hitesh Bhatia directorial. However, due to his unfortunate demise, veteran actor Paresh Rawal was approached to play the character and completed the film. Hence, this movie will mark the first time that Hindi cinema will witness two phenomenal actors playing one character on screen. 'Sharmaji Namkeen' also stars Juhi Chawla, Suhail Nayyar, Taaruk Raina, Satish Kaushik, Sheeba Chaddha, and Isha Talwar. 

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Video: Nawazuddin Siddiqui travels in Mumbai local to reach on time; fans say, 'Simplicity at it's best'

Bollywood actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui took the internet by storm when a video of his latest commute surfaced on the social media platforms. A video shared by a fan on Instagram on Tuesday (March 29) showed the actor on a platform on the Mumbai local and later boarding the train. The actor later revealed that he chose to travel on a train to avoid getting stuck in Mumbai traffic.

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Ticket sales of Chris Rock's comedy tour skyrocket after Will Smith slap at Oscars

The altercation between best actor winner Will Smith and Chris Rock at the Oscars seems to have renewed interest towards the comedian's ongoing comedy tour, with an online marketplace for events tickets claiming a surge in the sales of the shows. New York-based TickPick claims they have sold more tickets to Rock's tour overnight than they did in the past month combined.

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'First time in his lifetime...': Will Smith's mother breaks silence on 2022 Oscars 'slapping' incident

Will Smith's mother, Carolyn Smith, has addressed her son's behaviour at the 2022 Oscars, stating that she's just as surprised as the rest of the world. According to Variety, while speaking to a local Philadelphia news outlet, Carolyn shared that she's never seen her son lash out the way he did at the 94th Academy Awards, where he took to the stage and slapped Chris Rock. Reacting to the incident, she said, "He is a very even, people person. That's the first time I've ever seen him go off. First time in his lifetime...I've never seen him do that."

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Jada Pinkett Smith's FIRST post after Will Smith-Chris Rock's 'slap' row talks about 'healing'

A day after her husband Will Smith slapped Chris Rock, Jada Pinkett Smith has broken her silence. At the 94th Academy Awards on Sunday night, Jada's husband Will Smith created a storm by slapping presenter Chris Rock after he made a joke about Mrs Smith. Following the controversy, several celebrities from all over the world reacted to the incident, Jada had maintained her silence until today. On Tuesday, Jada shared a cryptic post on Instagram and noted that it was time to focus on ‘healing’.

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Bhumi Pednekar meets Smriti Irani, lauds her for 'amazing work' towards Children & Women. See pic

Bollywood actress Bhumi Pednekar met Union Minister for Women and Child Development and former actress Smriti Irani on Tuesday (March 29). The duo shared smiles for a selfie together, posted by Bhumi on her Instagram handle. In the picture, the Badhaai Do actress can be seen wearing a white top while Irani looks beautiful in a saree. Bhumi penned an appreciation note for former actress and thanked her for her amazing work towards children and women. 

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Decoding the Benefits and Side-Effects of Clove

From being a popular spice to having many health benefits, clove is indeed a magical herb

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Box Office Report: 'RRR' starring Ram Charan, Jr NTR is a hit while 'The Kashmir Files' holds well on Monday

SS Rajamouli's directorial 'RRR' boasting of a powerful star cast including Jr NTR, Ram Charan, Alia Bhatt and Ajay Devgn is on fire! The magnum opus has finally reached Rs 500 crore worldwide gross box office collection on the third day of its release. Not only this but it has also become the highest-grossing film at the worldwide box office post-pandemic. The film is currently competing at the box office with Vivek Agnihotri's directorial 'The Kashmir Files' that was released on March 11. The film starring Anupam Kher and Mithun Chakraborty in the lead is on a spree and is expected to enter the Rs 250 crore club really soon. Speaking about the collections on Monday, RRR will witness a drop of 30% as compared to Friday but the collections will be decent around 17 crore nett range. 

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Salman Khan: Bollywood movies don't have heroism as much as South cinema

Superstar Salman Khan on Monday said it is the heroism in South films that is drawing audiences to theatres, which is lacking in Hindi movies today. The 56-year-old star, known for massy entertainers like "Wanted" and "Dabangg" franchise, made the remarks while talking about about the Pan-India culture in movies at the The International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) press conference here.

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Alia Bhatt unhappy with limited screen time in RRR? Unfollows SS Rajamouli, deletes film's posts on Instagram?

Bollywood star Alia Bhatt made her debut in the South with Rajamouli's recent sensation 'RRR'. It is being said that Alia isn't quite happy with the brief screen space she has been allotted in the final cut of 'RRR'. It is reported that Alia Bhatt, who seems to be unhappy about her brief role in 'RRR' has apparently deleted a few posts related to 'RRR' from her Instagram feed. It is also rumoured that Alia Bhatt unfollowed S.S. Rajamouli on Instagram, but there is no authentic evidence.

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'Hope he comes to my Lock Upp..': Kangana Ranaut reacts to Will Smith slapping Chris Rock at Oscars 2022

The Oscars 2022 ceremony had a slew of moments that would forever be etched in the history of the 94th Academy Awards, and one would surely be Will Smith's slapping controversy. The internet has been flooded with reactions from all over the world after actor Will Smith smacked comedian Chris Rock in the face during the 94th Academy Awards. Several celebrities from Bollywood and Hollywood have also shared their opinions on the same.

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Ranveer Singh shakes a leg with Union Minister Anurag Thakur in THIS viral video | WATCH

There's hardly a chance to not ask Ranveer Singh to shake a leg on one of his most hit dance songs 'Malhari' if he is present on stage for an event. The same happened during his Monday visit to Dubai Expo 2020, where he was joined by Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Thakur. On the 3rd day of his visit to Dubai, Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting Anurag Thakur today held a conversation with Bollywood superstar Ranveer Singh on 'The Global Reach of Indian Media and Entertainment Industry' at the India Pavilion at Dubai Expo 2020.

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KGF Chapter 2 trailer: Yash starrer breaks records, crosses 109 million views in 24 hours

The explosive trailer of ‘KGF: Chapter 2’ launched recently in Bengaluru truly defined how this movie is going to be the biggest blockbuster of all time. While the audience, especially fans of Rocking Star Yash all over are going gaga over the amazing cinematography, explosive action and unpredictable direction that the sequel is headed for, they couldn’t stop praising the fantastic performances by the cast including actors Sanjay Dutt and Raveena Tandon. 

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Chaitra Navratri 2022: The Dos and Don'ts During The Festival

To keep attentive for the nine days, one must take a sattvic diet.

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Oscars 2022: The Bold, Bizarre and Iconic Red Carpet Looks at the 94th Academy Awards

From Kristen Stewart's shorts, Timothée Chalamet shirtless look to Lupita Nyong'o golden gown and Ariana Debose’s red pants, the Oscars red carpet was a stylish affair

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Vidyut Jammwal in and as 'Sher Singh Raana'; action star to appear in first ever biopic

Vidyut Jammwal has been making waves on social media with his back to back projects. The buzz around his reality show 'India's Ultimate Warriot' is riding high. Amid this, he has announced another film. After conquering the action genre, the actor is all set to step into the shoes of 'Sher Singh Raana' in his very first biopic, directed by Shree Narrayan Singh and produced by Vinod Bhanushali.

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Oscars 2022 Moments: Will Smith walks to stage and slaps Chris Rock for Jada remark

Everyone at the Dolby Theater was in for a shock when Hollywood star Will Smith walked up to the stage and slapped comic artiste Chris Rock over his humorous remark on Will's wife Jada Pinkett Smith. The incident took place when Chris was on the stage to present the Oscars for Best Documentary category.

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Oscars 2022 Winners List: CODA, Will Smith to Dune, complete list of winners during 94th Academy Awards

Oscars 2022 Winners List: The 94th Academy Awards were held at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood on March 27. After getting postponed a number of times due to the COVID-19, the ceremony this year took place in person. A number of celebrities were seen walking down the red carpet wearing sizzling outfits that captured everyone's attention. In India, the Oscar awards began from 5:30 am on Monday and went till 8:30 am. The event was hosted by Amy Schumer, Regina Hall and Wanda Sykes and saw stunning performances from BTS, Beyonce, Billie Eilish and others. The nominations in various categories like Best Actress, Best Actor, Best Director, Best Film amongst others were announced on February 8 and left everyone excited for the winners' list. CODA, Dune, Will Smith, Jessica Chastain and others took the awards home tonight. If you are one of those whose excited about the winners, here's the complete list.

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Alopecia Areata, An Autoimmune Disorder That Will Smith's Wife Jada Pinkett Smith Suffers From; Know All About It

Jada Pinkett Smith took to Instagram in 2021 to post a video of her bald self and revealed that she is suffering from Alopecia Areata

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Sunday Box Office Report: Ram Charan, Jr NTR starrer RRR shows solid growth while The Kashmir Files slows down

RRR VS The Kashmir Files Box Office: This Friday saw the release of SS Rajamouli's much-awaited film starring Ram Charan and Jr NTR in the lead. On the first day itself, the movie earned Rs 223 crore worldwide leaving the fans super excited for the coming days. Meanwhile, Vivek Agnihotri's The Kashmir Files that released on March 11 is still receiving love from the audience and on Saturday earned 7.25 cr taking its total to ₹ 219.08 cr in India. Coming back to RRR, it has become India's biggest-ever opener after 'Baahubali 2' and raked in 23.75 crores on Saturday taking its total collection ₹ 43.82 cr. Speaking about the first-weekend collection, it is expected that the film will record excellent collections that might go up to 30-31 crore nett.

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Ananya Panday Adds Sparkle and Shine to Falguni Shane Peacock's Grand Finale Show at FDCI x Lakme Fashion Week

Ananya Panday was the showstopper for the FDCI x Lakme Fashion Week grand finale, walking the ramp in a sparkly pink gown for designers Falguni Shane Peacock.

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Roopa Ganguly recalls 'Mahabharat' shoot: 'Used to take 1.5 hrs to transform me into Draupadi'

Over three decades have gone past since the cult classic Mahabharat played on television, but Roopa Ganguly still vividly remembers how every day, at the crack of dawn she would reach Mumbai’s Film City to allow makeup artists the time to transform her into the role of Draupadi. The 55-year-old actor-turned-politician went down memory lane to recall the period of the late 80s when the epic TV series was filmed, and admitted that due to the hectic schedule of the shooting, she "did not get to watch the series" on television.

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World Theatre Day 2022: History, Significance and Theme

World Theatre Day is celebrated to preserve and promote dramas, which people enjoy even today.

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Saturday Box Office: 'RRR' starring Ram Charan, Jr NTR shows its magic, 'The Kashmir Files' remains excellent

The box office on Friday saw a clash between SS Rajamouli's 'RRR' starring Ram Charan and Jr NTR in the lead and Vivek Agnihotri's 'The Kashmir Files.' The film did wonders on its first day and set the cash registers ringing! The movie earned Rs 223 crore worldwide on day one of its releases and minted Rs 156 crore on its opening day in India. On the other hand, Vivek Agnihotri's 'The Kashmir Files' that has been going on quite strong recently entered the Rs 200 crore club. Looking at the grand earnings on day 1, fans were excited to see what day 2 enfolds for the film. Well, it seems that RRR is unstoppable as the business on Saturday was up by 20-25% range resulting in collections of 23-23.50 crore nett. 

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Janhvi Kapoor Turns Muse for Punit Balana’s Lakshmi Collection On FDCI x Lakme Fashion Week Day 4

Janhvi Kapoor was the showstopper for Punit Bulana on the 4th Day of FDCI x Lakme Fashion Week

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Bollywood stars should live up to standard of acting on OTT, says Nawazuddin Siddiqui

Nawazuddin Siddiqui on Saturday said it is about time Hindi cinema superstars start focusing on improving their standard of acting, especially when they work for the OTT platform. During an interview, the actor expressed his displeasure over superstars not fulfilling the criteria of good acting on the digital medium.

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RRR: Mahesh Babu showers praises on Ram Charan-Jr NTR; awestruck by their 'Naatu Naatu' song

Telugu superstar Mahesh Babu, who will be next working with SS Rajamouli, heaped praises on the director's recently released magnum opus 'RRR.' Calling the film 'epic', he appreciated the lead actors, Ram Charan and Jr NTR's performances in the film and especially in the 'Naatu Naatu' song.  Taking to his social media, Mahesh Babu on Saturday said the 'scale, grandeur, visuals, music and emotions' of RRR were 'simply stunning.'

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Hindi cinema does sometimes fall prey to herd mentality, says Karan Johar

Karan Johar on Saturday said Hindi cinema sometimes fall prey to herd mentality where filmmakers tend to follow popular trends instead of setting new ones. The 49-year-old filmmaker was speaking at a summit where he discussed the rise of the South film industry and the lessons for Bollywood. "I am putting myself in the same bracket when I say that Hindi cinema, I feel sometimes we fall prey to herd mentality. We shift the focus from the eye on the ball and go to what's happening around us. We tend to do that all the time. I've done it myself," Johar said while interacting with film critic Mayank Shekhar.

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Oscars 2022: When and Where to watch 94th Academy Awards, list of nominees, performers, India connect

Hollywood's biggest awards night, the Oscars are just around the corner. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) will be handing out the coveted Oscar statuette to the winners in various categories on March 27 (March 28 in India) in Los Angeles. Although there are 23 categories, trophies in eight of those will be handed out before the broadcast begins. This has been a major controversy surrounding the upcoming 94th Academy Awards but viewers and participants will have to go with it. 

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Purple Day 2022: Know about the Causes, Symptoms and Treatment for Epilepsy

Epilepsy is basically a tendency to have seizures that start in the brain.

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Box Office: RRR in Hindi earns Rs 18 crore on Day 1, way less than Prabhas-SS Rajamouli's Baahubali 2

SS Rajamouli's directorial RRR: Rise, Roar, Revolt has released in cinema halls on March 25. It stars Ram Charan and Jr NTR in lead roles and Olivia Morris, Samuthirakani, Alison Doody and Ray Stevenson round off the cast of this action-fueled period drama. It also features cameo roles from Bollywood stars Alia Bhatt and Ajay Devgn. The hype surrounding RRR was huge and the cast made sure the momentum going in was on a high as they promoted the movie until the day of release. Now, it remains to be seen how much magic this big-budget movie weaves, collection-wise. 

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Shanaya Kapoor Makes Her Ramp Debut with Siddhant Chaturvedi at Manish Malhotra's Show at FDCIxLFW

Shanaya Kapoor and Siddhant Chaturvedi were showstopper for Manish Malhotra who showcased his collection 'Diffuse' at the FDCI x Lakme Fashion Week.

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Diffuse is Finding One's Core With the Right Amount of Our Signature Ingredient - Glamour: Manish Malhotra | Exclusive

Manish Malhotra premiered his DIFFUSE line at FDCI x Lakme Fashion Week on March 25th in New Delhi

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Kareena Kapoor breaks up with 'biryani and halwa' as she chooses yoga over them

Ditching biryani and moong dal ka halwa, Kareena Kapoor Khan is back to her fitness regime. On Friday (March 25), the actress took to her Instagram handle and dropped a video of herself acing yoga poses on the mat. Sporting black athleisure, she had her hair tied in a bun as she burn some calories because her instructor, has seen her cheat meal videos on social media. Sharing the video, Kareena wrote, "When your yoga instructor follows you on Instagram, you know it's time to say bye to the biryani and halwa #UntilWeMeetAgain #Reels #ReelItFeelIt #Friday #Yoga @anshukayoga." 

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Shraddha Kapoor, long-time boyfriend Rohan Shrestha call it quits? Here's what we know

In a shocking state of affairs, Bollywood actress Shraddha Kapoor, and her long-time boyfriend, photographer Rohan Shrestha, have reportedly called it quits after being in a relationship for almost seven years. Shraddha, who is also Bollywood baddie Shakti Kapoor's daughter, is known to be an extremely private person when it comes to her dating life, but it is well-known in the industry that the two have been good friends fond of each other's company. They have been friends since their childhood and their respective families share a close association.

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Aditya Dhar's hilarious reaction to wifey Yami Gautam's 'Dasvi' trailer will leave you in splits

The star cast of the upcoming social comedy film 'Dasvi' has been the talk of the town since its trailer released on March 24. The Abhishek Bachchan, Yami Gautam and Nimrat Kaur starrer film has been hogging praises all over the internet. From Amitabh Bachchan to Deepika Padukone, everyone loved it and are eagerly waiting for the film to release. Yami Gautam's husband- director Aditya Dhar also gave a shoutout to the cast, while taking a witty jibe at his wife's role as a strict IPs officer, who will be seen schooling Abhishek in the movie. 

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Ahead of 'RRR' release security beefed up at theatres, nail fencing installed at Vijaywada cinema

Keeping in view the craze for the multi-starrer Rise Roar Revolt (RRR) security has been beefed at theatres in different parts of the country. SS Rajamouli's directorial is set to release in theatres on Friday (March 25). Several cinema halls in Andhra Pradesh have already declared the first day shows as houseful. In Vijaywada, a theatre has placed nail fencing near the screen to restrict the audience from damaging the screen and podium. 

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The Kapil Sharma Show to go off air? Here's what we know

Sad news for all the Kapil Sharma fans! The Kapil Sharma Show is set to go off air. Reportedly, the makers are pulling the plug on the comedy show, temporarily. And the reason behind the show going on a break is the host itself. Yes! Kapil's unavailability to shoot episodes due to his upcoming USA tour has forced him to take a break from the comedy show.

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Dasvi: Yami Gautam Dhar shares how she got Haryanvi accent right for cop role

Bollywood actress Yami Gautam Dhar has collected great reviews from the masses for her superb performance in the latest release, 'A Thursday'. And without keeping her fans long waiting for the next release Yami's 'Dasvi' trailer is out and the actress is seen portraying the character of a Haryanvi cop. Yami has gone down a lot of preparations to put in a perfect dialect which is needed to justify the character. 

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Mrunal Thakur: I will Get Married in JJ Valaya's Designs, We Just Have to Find a Groom Now

Actress Mrunal Thakur walked the ramp as the showstopper for JJ Valaya at the final show of Day 1 of FDCI x Lakme Fashion Week 2022 in Delhi.

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Oscars Red Carpet Show: Vanessa Hudgens, Terrence J, Brandon Maxwell to host the event

Actor Vanessa Hudgens, reality series host Terrence J and fashion designer Brandon Maxwell will host the 'The Oscars Red Carpet Show,' the official pre-show for the 94th Oscars on March 27. 'The Oscars Red Carpet Show' will air at 6:30 pm ET/3:30 pm PT on ABC. As per Variety, before the Academy Awards begin at 8 pm ET, the 90-minute special will showcase Oscar nominees, performers, and presenters with a sneak peek at Hollywood's biggest night, including a special appearance by DJ M.O.S. The 'Red Carpet Show' is executive produced by David Chamberlin and Michael Antinoro, alongside Packer and Cowan. 

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Remo D'Souza, Geeta Kapoor, Terence Lewis reunite after 10 yrs on 'DID L'il Masters 5'

After a hiatus of 10 years, the trio of judges Remo D'Souza, Geeta Kapoor and Terence Lewis will be reuniting on the show 'DID L'il Masters 5'. These three appeared as judges on the first season of 'DID', along with the host Jay Bhanushali. Now after 10 years judges of 'DID' Geeta Kapoor and Terence Lewis reunited with Remo D'Souza on the sets of season 5 of the dance reality show.

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'This reminded me of abba..', says Saif Ali Khan's sister Saba after watching Ranveer Singh's 83

Ranveer Singh-starrer cricket drama '83' has left Saif Ali Khan's sister Saba Pataudi extremely emotional as the film reminded her of her late father and legendary cricketer Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi. "I loved this movie! I agree, the pandemic may have affected its performance in theatres and perhaps fans preferred other movies. #LiveAndLetLive. This reminded me of Abba, and us watching matches together. Kapil, played by @RanveerSingh, was brilliant. Each player...nailed their respective parts. @DeepikaPadukone as Romi...You too! @KabirKhanK you are a genius. Thank you for 83," Saba wrote on Instagram.

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'Tum hasti raho yuhin..'. Farhan Akhtar shares joyous wedding picture with Shibani Dandekar

Actor Farhan Akhtar, who recently tied the knot with Shibani Dandekar, took to Instagram to share a beautiful picture of their wedding. As the couple completed one month of their marriage, Farhan dropped a beautiful candid photo where he can be seen looking at his wife lovingly while she is all smiles. Describing the particular moment, Farhan unleashed his 'shayar' side and penned a romantic note for Shibani. "Tum hastee raho bas yuhin...main yuhin bas dekhta rahoon," he captioned the post. 

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Jr NTR- Ram Charan's RRR: Where to Watch, Trailer, Review, Box Office, HD download, Booking Tickets

'RRR - Rise, Roar, Revolt' is undoubtedly one of the most awaited pan-Indian movies, which is slated for a worldwide release on March 25. Headlined by south stars, Ram Charan and N T Rama Rao Jr, the film is a period drama set in the pre-Independence era and has been mounted on a huge scale. RRR promises to deliver a visual grandeur, depicting the fictional lives of Indian revolutionaries, Seetharamaraju (Ram Charan) and Komaram Bheem (Jr NTR). The multilingual magnum opus is gearing up for its grand release globally and will be released in Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, and Hindi. Helmed by SS Rajamouli, RRR also stars Bollywood actor Ajay Devgn and Alia Bhatt in pivotal role. 

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FDCI x Lakme Fashion Week 2022: Rahul Mishra Paints a Beautiful Picture Filled With Nature, Art and Fantasy

A humble tribute to mother nature, Rahul Mishra collection was a breath of fresh air at the FDCI x Lakme Fashion Week Opening Show hosted at the Italian Embassy in New Delhi

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Box Office: The Kashmir Files marches towards Rs 200 crore collections, Akshay Kumar's Bachchhan Paandey sinks

The Kashmir Files is enjoying its glorious run at the box office after releasing on March 11. It is like a one-horse race of sorts with The Kashmir Files emerging as the first and only choice of cinema-goers. Earlier, The Kashmir Files ate into the business of Radhe Shyam and Gangubai Kathiawadi and now it seems to have pushed into oblivion Akshay Kumar's Bachchhan Paandey.

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FDCI x Lakme Fashion Week 2022: Rahul Mishra's Enchanted Garden Drives Away Pandemic Blues

Designer Rahul Mishra held an outdoor showcase of his nature-inspired collection at the Italian embassy to kickstart Lakme Fashion Week 2022 in Delhi.

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Kareena Kapoor gorges on moong dal ka halwa after briyani; Saba Ali Khan says 'you're a...'

Foodie alert! Actress Kareena Kapoor khan often shares posts relishing delicious delicacies. She surely knows to keep her promise, when it comes to scrumptious food. After gorging on biryani with her team in the vanity van, Bebo on Tuesday (March 22), posted a new video where she can be seen enjoying mouth-watering halwa. In her briyani video, the actress had mentioned that she would bring moong dal ka halwa the next day. And its here. "As promised... halwa it is. #Reels #ReelItFeelIt #Dessert," she captioned the post.

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John Abraham on action sequence in Attack: 'If Hollywood can do it, why can't Bollywood?'

Actor John Abraham says his upcoming action drama "Attack" has been mounted on a big scale with a chunk of its budget specially going towards making it visually slick and rich. Directed by Lakshya Raj Anand, "Attack" features Abraham as a super soldier. The 49-year-old actor said the team has sincerely attempted to make a top class action film. "An actor's fee is usually close to fifty percent, if not more, of the entire budget. In our case, our VFX was 30 percent of the entire budget. On this film, we have not spent on John Abraham, we have spent on VFX."

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The Kashmir Files: Lata Mangeshkar promised to sing for Anupam Kher starrer? Vivek Agnihotri says...

Vivek Agnihotri's latest release 'The Kashmir Files' has been receiving praises from all across the country. The film which was released on March 11 is strongly ruling the box office. Featuring Anupam Kher, Mithun Chakraborty and Pallavi Joshi in the lead, the film is on its way to becoming the biggest box office earner during the Covid19 pandemic. But do you know the late legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar had agreed to sing for 'The Kashmir Files'? Yes, you read that right! Vivek Agnihotri revealed that the legendary singer was supposed to sing a song for his film. However, her death in February changed things. 

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Sharmaji Namkeen: Farhan Akhtar calls Paresh Rawal 'perfect choice' to fill in for Rishi Kapoor

Actor-producer Farhan Akhtar shared why he feels veteran actor Paresh Rawal was the "perfect choice" to step into the shoes of late legendary actor Rishi Kapoor for 'Sharmaji Namkeen'. The film, whose trailer was launched recently have piqued the interest of cinephiles who are looking forward to watching the late iconic star lighting up the screen for one last time. Kapoor plays the eponymous character of Sharma ji in the Hitesh Bhatia directorial. However, due to his unfortunate demise, veteran actor Paresh Rawal was approached to play the character and completed the film. Hence, this movie will mark the first time that Hindi cinema will witness two phenomenal actors playing one character on screen.

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World Water Day 2022: Here is How You Can Conserve Water at Home

World Water Day 2022: It is very crucial to use water wisely and every individual can contribute a bit in conserving water

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Runway 34: The real story behind Ajay Devgn, Amitabh Bachchan's mid-air thriller will give you goosebumps

The trailer of Ajay Devgn, Amitabh Bachchan and Rakul Preet Singh starrer Runway 34 was launched recently. It showcases a thrilling ride in an aircraft flown by Ajay and Rakul's characters with difficulties coming towards them as they cannot land their flight due to heavy rainfall. Captain Vikrant Khanna played by Ajay is a prodigal pilot, one who is too confident with his flying skills. However, a fateful incident changes it all.

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World Meteorological Day 2022: Date, Theme, History and Significance

The theme for World Meteorological Day 2022 is Early Warning and Early Action

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Paresh Rawal returns to Gujarati cinema after 40 years with 'Dear Father'

Veteran actor Paresh Rawal has returned to Gujarati cinema after 40 years with his latest release 'Dear Father' and he has a double role. Paresh's wife Swaroop Rawal hosted a special screening for his film in Delhi. Several MPs from Gujarat, who were with Paresh when he was an MP, came for the screening. MoS Railways and BJP MP from Surat, Darshana Jardosh told ANI that Paresh has taken Gujarati cinema on a different pedestal.

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Arjun Kapoor can't keep calm as it's 'time to be mamu' after Sonam Kapoor announces pregnancy

One of the most adorable couples in Bollywood, Sonam Kapoor Ahuja and Anand Ahuja are all set to welcome their first child. After announcing the good news on Monday, the Kapoor family congratulated the couple on social media. Now, Arjun Kapoor congratulated the soon-to-be parents and showed his excitement as he is going 'to-be-mamu'. Taking to his Instagram Story, Arjun shared Sonam's post where she can be seen cradling her baby bump while lying on the couch with Anand. He wrote, "Good things happen to good people. Time to be a mamu."

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Lock Upp: Payal Rohatgi's fiance Sangram Singh calls out Kangana Ranaut for being unfair

Common Wealth Champion wrestler Sangram Singh's fiance Payal Rohatgi is one of the contestants in Kangana Ranaut's reality show Lock Upp. She has been grabbing eyeballs with her bold statement and disagreements with fellow contestants inside the lock-up. In the recent promo dropped by the makers, show's host Kangana Ranaut was seen slamming Payal. She asked Payal to keep quiet. While Payal tried to give her reasons Kangana rebuked. The episode highlighted how Kangana was furious at Payal's leadership because according to her, Payal does not allow anyone else to speak. Where Payal wanted to put forth the definition of leadership in her own words, Kangana fiercely admonished her. Payal asked Kangana to put her down from the leader's role. Kangana said that the show belongs to her, and asked Payal to not tell her who to choose for leadership and who to drop.

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