Shailendra Singh says he paid Rs 4 crore to Amitabh Bachchan for Johnny Walker: ‘I lost my film and Shoojit Sircar forever’ |

Shailendra Singh says he paid Rs 4 crore to Amitabh Bachchan for Johnny Walker: ‘I lost my film and Shoojit Sircar forever’ |

Producer Shailendra Singh, known for backing National Award-winning films like Page 3 and Traffic Signal, has opened up about a long-standing dispute involving Amitabh Bachchan and filmmaker Shoojit Sircar over the unreleased film Shoebite. Singh claimed he had originally developed the story under the title Johnny Walker, which was later renamed Shoebite, and accused Shoojit…

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‘Never sought war’: Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian says Tehran not seeking conflict with US

‘Never sought war’: Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian says Tehran not seeking conflict with US

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Saturday that Tehran is not seeking a conflict with the United States, warning that a wider clash would harm all sides. He made the remarks during a phone call on Saturday with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, according to a statement from the Iranian presidency.“The Islamic Republic of Iran has…

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Most workers on NHAI projects come from 49 dists across 8 states | India News

Most workers on NHAI projects come from 49 dists across 8 states | India News

New Delhi: Forty-nine districts across eight states – Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Odisha, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, UP and West Bengal – contribute a major share of construction workers engaged in highway projects across the country, according to a mapping of labour origins carried out by the National Highways Authority of India.In a first-of-its-kind exercise, NHAI has…

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‘Mother of all deals’ will be compassionate and fair to all, says Piyush Goyal as India–EU exports seen doubling in 5 years

‘Mother of all deals’ will be compassionate and fair to all, says Piyush Goyal as India–EU exports seen doubling in 5 years

With the India–European Union free trade agreement — widely dubbed the “mother of all deals” — now concluded, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Saturday said the pact would be “compassionate and loving”, ensuring gains for all 28 partners involved, while potentially doubling India’s exports to Europe within five years, PTI reported.Goyal said India…

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AR Rahman wins Tamil Nadu State Award for Ponniyin Selvan – I; composer expresses gratitude amid ‘communal bias’ controversy | Tamil Movie News

AR Rahman wins Tamil Nadu State Award for Ponniyin Selvan – I; composer expresses gratitude amid ‘communal bias’ controversy | Tamil Movie News

Oscar-winning composer A R Rahman has been conferred the Tamil Nadu State Award for Best Music Director for his work in Mani Ratnam’s historical epic Ponniyin Selvan – I. The recognition adds yet another milestone to Rahman’s celebrated career, which spans decades and includes state, national and international honours.Announcing the award, Rahman took to X…

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Gemini Horoscope Today, February 1, 2026: Be careful of your health

Gemini Horoscope Today, February 1, 2026: Be careful of your health

Today, harness your confident communication style to advance your career and plan spontaneous getaways. Be mindful in your relationships; think twice before responding impulsively, and remember that attention doesn’t always equate to genuine affection. On the financial front, focus on necessary expenses and steer clear of lending money. Curiosity takes the driver’s seat today, and…

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Charter operator VSR was benched by EU regulator before Pawar plane crash | Mumbai News

Charter operator VSR was benched by EU regulator before Pawar plane crash | Mumbai News

Mumbai: European aviation regulator EASA (European Union Aviation Safety Agency) suspended its third country operator authorisation of Indian charter operator VSR Ventures more than a year ago, citing a “Level 1” safety finding after the company failed to provide documents and information repeatedly sought in the Sept 2023 Learjet 45 accident in Mumbai.EASA had also…

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‘My team lead is Indian. My boss is Indian’: US software engineer slams MAGA supporter for calling Indian workers ‘incompetent’

‘My team lead is Indian. My boss is Indian’: US software engineer slams MAGA supporter for calling Indian workers ‘incompetent’

Recently, Madhu Gottumukkala, the Indian-origin acting director of the US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), came under fire after uploading sensitive government contracting documents into the AI model ChatGPT. The documents were marked “for official use only” and were not meant for public release. They were not classified, but the incident triggered internal security…

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‘It’s a baby boy and a baby girl’: Ram Charan and Upasana Konidela welcome twins; Chiranjeevi shares the happy news | Telugu Movie News

‘It’s a baby boy and a baby girl’: Ram Charan and Upasana Konidela welcome twins; Chiranjeevi shares the happy news | Telugu Movie News

Ram Charan and his wife Upasana Konidela are now parents of three. The couple welcomed twins—a baby boy and a baby girl—on Saturday, a development that was officially confirmed by Chiranjeevi on social media. Announcing the update, Chiranjeevi wrote, “With immense joy and a heart full of gratitude, we are happy to share that @AlwaysRamCharan…

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Aries Horoscope Today, February 1, 2026: Put extra money straight into savings before you plan any outing

Aries Horoscope Today, February 1, 2026: Put extra money straight into savings before you plan any outing

Today’s atmosphere is tranquil, allowing past anxieties to blur while cherished family memories come to the forefront. Whether it’s spontaneous video chats or intimate gatherings, social interactions are vibrant. In relationships, a spirit of empathy and understanding fosters stronger bonds. Professionally, everything aligns seamlessly, calling on learners to ask questions and seek understanding. Old worries…

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Canadian national Ramanan Pathmanathan pleads guilty to sexually exploiting over 100 children via social media in US, faces life sentence

Canadian national Ramanan Pathmanathan pleads guilty to sexually exploiting over 100 children via social media in US, faces life sentence

A 40-year-old Canadian national has admitted to a years-long campaign of sexual exploitation targeting over 100 children through social media. Ramanan Pathmanathan of Toronto pleaded guilty on Friday in a US federal court to charges of producing child pornography and the coercion and enticement of a minor.Pathmanathan engaged in a calculated scheme that spanned seven…

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Higher penalty on bigger cos for eco damage: SC | India News

Higher penalty on bigger cos for eco damage: SC | India News

New Delhi: In a significant departure from one-size-fits-all penalty approach, the SC has said bigger companies bear higher responsibility towards protection of environment and it would be justifiable to impose higher penalties on mega firms for environment damage caused by them, reports Dhananjay MahapatraThis decision by Justices Dipankar Datta and Vijay Vishnoi was given while…

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How New York City schools are using AI-powered teaching assistants to raise reading achievement

How New York City schools are using AI-powered teaching assistants to raise reading achievement

With Reading Scores Lagging, NYC Schools Pilot AI Teaching Assistants The New York City public schools are looking for innovative methods to facilitate learning in students by incorporating artificial intelligence into the classroom. According to a report by The 74, the superintendents in the Bronx and Brooklyn have tested the use of AI teaching assistants…

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Anurag Kashyap calls Dhurandhar a ‘courageous mainstream film’, defends Yash’s Toxic teaser: ‘Calling films propaganda is also propaganda’ | Hindi Movie News

Anurag Kashyap calls Dhurandhar a ‘courageous mainstream film’, defends Yash’s Toxic teaser: ‘Calling films propaganda is also propaganda’ | Hindi Movie News

Bollywood actor-director Anurag Kashyap recently shared his unfiltered views on cinema, politics and changing audience behaviour during a discussion titled Fearless Film Making at the 17th Bengaluru International Film Festival. The session was moderated by film critic Baradwaj Rangan.Reflecting on how the climate around filmmaking has changed over the years, Kashyap admitted that the kind…

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