Aalim Hakim refuses to work with celebrities whose managers ‘mistreat’ crew members; Kajol, Bobby Deol, Arjun Rampal react

Celebrity hairstylist Aalim Hakim has taken a strong stand against toxic behaviour in the entertainment industry, announcing that he will no longer work with celebrities whose managers allegedly disrespect or mistreat creative professionals and crew members behind the scenes.The hairstylist shared a powerful note on social media, calling out the growing culture of arrogance and…

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Rachin Ravindra leaves KKR midway, returns home for New Zealand duty

File Pic: Kolkata Knight Riders’ Rachin Ravindra during a practice session. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Rachin Ravindra has left Kolkata Knight Riders midway through the IPL 2026 season, with the New Zealand batter returning home to prepare for the national side’s upcoming Test tour of England.KKR confirmed the development on Friday, stating that Ravindra had…

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As the Nandini chokes, an 800‑year‑old Kandevu Jatre ritual struggles to survive in Dakshina Kannada

Dwindling Numbers: A handful of participants fish in the Nandini river during the annual mass fishing festival of Sri Kshetra Khandige Dharmarasu Sri Ullaya Daivasthana Friday Waters under threat: Members of the Nandini Nadi Samrakshana Samiti raise concerns over pollution in the Nandini River Friday near Sri Kshetra Khandige Dharmarasu Sri Ullaya Daivasthana Dwindling Numbers:…

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“When someone is cruel or acts like a bully, you don’t stoop to their level. No, our motto is…”

Quote of the day by Michelle Obama Some quotes become popular for a few weeks and then quietly disappear. Others somehow stay around for years because people keep finding new situations where the words still fit. Michelle Obama’s famous line about “going high” feels like one of those quotes that refuses to fade away. Even…

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IPL 2026 breaks records as reach crosses 1.1 billion amid thrilling playoff race

Fans cheer in the stands during the IPL 2026 match. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: IPL 2026 has recorded its highest-ever audience reach, with the ongoing season crossing a combined 1.1 billion viewers across television and digital platforms as the playoff race heads into a dramatic final stretch.According to figures released by JioStar, the tournament’s continued…

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