At 60, a Superstar Reaffirms His Star Power and Sense of Duty

Bhubaneswar: Turning 60 is often a moment of quiet reflection. For this Bollywood icon, it became a statement—of relevance, responsibility and reinvention. On December 27, amid an intimate celebration at his Bandra residence with close friends including MS Dhoni, Sakshi and young Ziva, and thousands of fans lining the streets outside, the actor once again…

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26th CABLE TV SHOW 2025 Kolkata takes off Celebrating 30 Years of CTMA Excellence

Bhubaneswar: The 26th CABLE TV SHOW 2025, one of India’s largest trade shows on digital cable television, broadband, and OTT in the SAARC region, was formally inaugurated by Chief Guest, Mr Subhas Agarwala, National Executive Chairman, Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) at the Biswa Bangla Mela Prangan, Milan Mela, Kolkata, today. The event, on till…

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‘Dhurandhar’ and the Uneasy Power of Political Cinema

Bhubaneswar: Cinema has never been a neutral art form. From its earliest days, it has reflected power, politics, pain and patriotism. Dhurandhar, directed by Aditya Dhar, arrives firmly within this tradition — unapologetic, provocative and deeply polarising. The fierce debate it has ignited says as much about the times we live in as it does…

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Ashnoor Kaur Reunites With Abhishek Bajaj After Bigg Boss 19 Eviction

Bhubaneswar: Television actress Ashnoor Kaur, who was recently evicted from Bigg Boss 19, reunited with her close friend and fellow contestant Abhishek Bajaj shortly after her exit from the reality show. Ashnoor’s eviction was announced by host Salman Khan after she was expelled for allegedly displaying violent behaviour towards housemate Tanya Mittal — a violation…

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Global Social Media Activity Witnesses Sharp Decline, Led by Young Users

Bhubaneswar: A major independent study conducted across 50 countries has revealed a significant drop in global social media activity—an unexpected reversal driven largely by the very demographic that once powered the digital boom. Out of a sample size of 250 million users, researchers found that overall engagement has declined by nearly 10%, signalling what analysts…

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Veteran Actress Kunickaa Sadanand Evicted in Shocking Twist, Just Two Weeks Before Finale

Bhubaneswar: In a dramatic turn inside the Bigg Boss 19 house, senior contestant and Bollywood veteran Kunickaa Sadanand was unexpectedly evicted on Sunday, sending shockwaves across the show’s fanbase. Known as the strongest and oldest contestant of the season, her exit comes barely two weeks before the grand finale. The eviction unfolded during a high-voltage…

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Crimes Should Not Be Judged Under a Gender Lens

Bhubaneswar: Our society has slowly gone to the position where a sexual harassment, candle march, justice, protest for rights, violence against women has become normal. Everyday the new portals, television channels and news papers are filled with such news. One after another, cases are proving that women are unsafe and helpless everywhere. Ever alternative day…

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The Silent, Selfish Citizens

Bhubaneswar: Bollywood does not speak on issues related to religion, conflict, politics, and similar matters. as soon as there is something related to these issues suddenly the Hindi film industry , especially goes silent. Even on matters like Pehalgam attack most of the big figures in Bollywood are still mum. except for a very few…

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The Indian Music Industry: Past and Present 

Bhubaneswar: Now one doesn’t have to stay or live in Mumbai to become a singer or make a career in singing. Today the internet, social media has made everything so easy, and accessible that the concept of playback singing has taken a back seat. New talents are getting opportunities in big films. Their songs and…

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‘Odia Film ‘Pade Akasha’ Gains Accolades 

The first ever biopic film of the Odia film industry, Ollywood, ‘Pade Akasa’ was released in cinemas on 11 April.  The film is on the life of Dr Sruti Mohapatra and acted by the versatile actress Archita Sahu who is considered one of the biggest and talented actresses of the Odia film industry. The film…

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