‘My dadi had tears in her eyes’: When ‘Ramayana’ star Ranbir Kapoor revealed why his 54.3% in SSC became family celebration

‘My dadi had tears in her eyes’: When ‘Ramayana’ star Ranbir Kapoor revealed why his 54.3% in SSC became family celebration

‘My dadi had tears in her eyes’: When ‘Ramayana’ star Ranbir Kapoor revealed why his 54.3% in SSC became family celebration Ranbir Kapoor has often entertained fans with humorous stories about his life, but one of his most memorable anecdotes had nothing to do with films. During an appearance on Koffee With Karan, the actor…

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Weekly numerology prediction, August 02 to August 08, 2026, based on the first letter of your name

Weekly numerology prediction, August 02 to August 08, 2026, based on the first letter of your name

Number 1 – Beginning with A, I, J, Q, Y Something that had been waiting quietly begins moving again. A delayed reply, an unfinished discussion, or an opportunity you almost stopped thinking about finds its way back. This time, you’ll approach it with greater confidence because you’ve changed since the last conversation. Trust your instincts….

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FPIs return to India: Rs 20,200 crore injected into equities after four months of selling

FPIs return to India: Rs 20,200 crore injected into equities after four months of selling

Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) made their comeback to Indian equities in July after staying away for four consecutive months, emerging as net buyers with investments worth Rs 20,200 crore. Attractive valuations, improving corporate earnings and a better global investment environment helped bring foreign investors back.According to data from the Central Depository Services (India) Ltd (CDSL),…

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King Charles, Prince William pay tribute to ex-British soldier Nirmal Purja killed in Pakistan avalanche

King Charles, Prince William pay tribute to ex-British soldier Nirmal Purja killed in Pakistan avalanche

Nepal-born British mountaineer Nirmal Purja. (AP photo) King Charles III and Prince William have paid heartfelt tributes to celebrated Nepal-born British mountaineer Nirmal Purja after he was killed in a devastating avalanche on Pakistan’s Broad Peak, praising his military service, extraordinary climbing achievements and lasting legacy in the world of mountaineering.Purja, widely known as “Nims…

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Quote of the day by Selena Gomez: You have to be uncomfortable sometimes in order to move forward | India News

Quote of the day by Selena Gomez: You have to be uncomfortable sometimes in order to move forward | India News

Photo credit: Marie Claire You have to be uncomfortable sometimes in order to move forwardThat quote perfectly captures the outlook of Selena Gomez, one of the world’s most influential pop stars and a prominent advocate for mental health awareness. Throughout her career, Gomez has spoken openly about embracing uncertainty, confronting personal struggles and accepting that…

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Shashank Singh quits Chhattisgarh, set to join Pondicherry for 2026-27 season

Shashank Singh quits Chhattisgarh, set to join Pondicherry for 2026-27 season

Punjab Kings batter Shashank Singh (PTI Photo) Mumbai: Punjab Kings’ vice-captain and prominent IPL batter Shashank Singh has decided to move from Chhattisgarh to Pondicherry for the 2026-27 season. “Shashank Singh and Prasad Pawar (Mumbai’s wicketkeeper-batsman) will be Pondicherry’s guest players in the upcoming domestic season. We will finalise a third guest player in a…

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‘So sad, my bestie couldn’t…’: How Blake Lively asked Taylor Swift to share ‘statement of support’ during Justin Baldoni case

‘So sad, my bestie couldn’t…’: How Blake Lively asked Taylor Swift to share ‘statement of support’ during Justin Baldoni case

Taylor Swift and Blake Lively broke their decade-old friendship. (Image credits: Instagram) Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni witnessed one of Hollywood’s vilest lawsuits, dragging many personalities through legal mud. After the intense rupture on the sets of ‘It Ends with Us,’ the back-and-forth of allegations continued for over a year. Of all the things lost…

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La Tomatina Festival: Bollywood made it look magical, but reality is “messy and smelly”: Indian female traveller reveals what Spain’s La Tomatina festival is really like before you spend lakhs to attend

La Tomatina Festival: Bollywood made it look magical, but reality is “messy and smelly”: Indian female traveller reveals what Spain’s La Tomatina festival is really like before you spend lakhs to attend

Reality of La Tomatina/Instagram For many Indian travellers, attending Spain’s famous La Tomatina festival is a bucket-list experience. All thanks to the unforgettable and dreamy tomato fight sequence in the blockbuster cinema Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara (ZNMD). Travellers often end up spending lakhs just to recreate that perfect ZNMD moment. But the reality is beyond…

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Ashok Siddharth expelled from BSP again NEW DELHI: Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) president Mayawati on Sunday announced the expulsion of former Rajya Sabha member Ashok Siddarth from the party, less than a year after re-inducting him in September 2025.Mayawati said Siddarth had been expelled with immediate effect in the interest of the party and its movement, adding that he would not be re-inducted in the future.”In the interest of the party and the movement, Ashok Siddarth has been expelled from the BSP with immediate effect and will not be taken back into the party in future,” the former Uttar Pradesh chief minister wrote on X. Mayawati X postExplaining the decision, Mayawati noted that Siddarth had earlier been expelled over “indiscipline” during the Maharashtra assembly elections, particularly over issues related to coordination with the party’s state unit in ticket distribution.Mayawati added that Siddharth was subsequently entrusted with organisational responsibilities in states outside Uttar Pradesh to help strengthen the party’s base. However, despite repeated warnings, complaints of indiscipline and violation of party directives continued to surface from Karnataka, Odisha and West Bengal, she alleged.The BSP supremo also clarified that the ex-Rajya Sabha MP had been relieved of all party responsibilities on Saturday. She further alleged that rumours about his possible return to Uttar Pradesh were being deliberately spread to create confusion within the organisation and derail the BSP’s preparations for the next Uttar Pradesh assembly elections.Siddarth, the father-in-law of Mayawati’s nephew Akash Anand, was previously expelled from the BSP in February last year over alleged “anti-party” activities.According to Mayawati, Siddharth was re-inducted after he assured the leadership that such lapses would not be repeated.The BSP chief also announced the expulsion of party coordinator Randhir Singh Beniwal on charges of indiscipline and violation of party directives.According to Mayawati, Beniwal had been entrusted with organisational responsibilities in Punjab, Himachal Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesShe also announced that Rajya Sabha MP Ramji Gautam, who was assigned fresh responsibilities in the party’s recent national-level organisational reshuffle, would continue as the BSP’s in-charge for Punjab, along with other states, until the Punjab assembly elections next year and the Lok Sabha polls in 2029.Mayawati further clarified that, under the BSP’s organisational policy, senior office-bearers and coordinators from Uttar Pradesh who are currently handling responsibilities in other states would not be assigned any organisational role in the state.(With PTI inputs)Get the latest India News and Live updates. 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Ashok Siddharth expelled from BSP again NEW DELHI: Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) president Mayawati on Sunday announced the expulsion of former Rajya Sabha member Ashok Siddarth from the party, less than a year after re-inducting him in September 2025.Mayawati said Siddarth had been expelled with immediate effect in the interest of the party and its movement, adding that he would not be re-inducted in the future.”In the interest of the party and the movement, Ashok Siddarth has been expelled from the BSP with immediate effect and will not be taken back into the party in future,” the former Uttar Pradesh chief minister wrote on X. Mayawati X postExplaining the decision, Mayawati noted that Siddarth had earlier been expelled over “indiscipline” during the Maharashtra assembly elections, particularly over issues related to coordination with the party’s state unit in ticket distribution.Mayawati added that Siddharth was subsequently entrusted with organisational responsibilities in states outside Uttar Pradesh to help strengthen the party’s base. However, despite repeated warnings, complaints of indiscipline and violation of party directives continued to surface from Karnataka, Odisha and West Bengal, she alleged.The BSP supremo also clarified that the ex-Rajya Sabha MP had been relieved of all party responsibilities on Saturday. She further alleged that rumours about his possible return to Uttar Pradesh were being deliberately spread to create confusion within the organisation and derail the BSP’s preparations for the next Uttar Pradesh assembly elections.Siddarth, the father-in-law of Mayawati’s nephew Akash Anand, was previously expelled from the BSP in February last year over alleged “anti-party” activities.According to Mayawati, Siddharth was re-inducted after he assured the leadership that such lapses would not be repeated.The BSP chief also announced the expulsion of party coordinator Randhir Singh Beniwal on charges of indiscipline and violation of party directives.According to Mayawati, Beniwal had been entrusted with organisational responsibilities in Punjab, Himachal Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesShe also announced that Rajya Sabha MP Ramji Gautam, who was assigned fresh responsibilities in the party’s recent national-level organisational reshuffle, would continue as the BSP’s in-charge for Punjab, along with other states, until the Punjab assembly elections next year and the Lok Sabha polls in 2029.Mayawati further clarified that, under the BSP’s organisational policy, senior office-bearers and coordinators from Uttar Pradesh who are currently handling responsibilities in other states would not be assigned any organisational role in the state.(With PTI inputs)Get the latest India News and Live updates. 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Ashok Siddharth expelled from BSP again NEW DELHI: Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) president Mayawati on Sunday announced the expulsion of former Rajya Sabha member Ashok Siddarth from the party, less than a year after re-inducting him in September 2025.Mayawati said Siddarth had been expelled with immediate effect in the interest of the party and its…

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UGC to launch NSPG and Ishan Uday special scholarship application process soon; check details

UGC to launch NSPG and Ishan Uday special scholarship application process soon; check details

UGC to launch NSPG and Ishan Uday scholarship application process soon The University Grants Commission (UGC) will soon begin the application process for two scholarship schemes through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP). These include the National Scholarship for Post Graduate Studies (NSPG) and the Ishan Uday Special Scholarship Scheme for the North Eastern Region. The…

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Quote of the day by Al Pacino: ‘A change is a very difficult thing for us to do, but it changes everything when you do it,’ a piece of life advice from ‘The Godfather’ star

Quote of the day by Al Pacino: ‘A change is a very difficult thing for us to do, but it changes everything when you do it,’ a piece of life advice from ‘The Godfather’ star

The quote of the day by Al Pacino reads, “A change is a very difficult thing for us to do, but it changes everything when you do it.”(Image credits: Instagram) Al Pacino means ‘strictly business!’ Hollywood’s beloved actor has a phenomenal contribution to the world of art, culture, and cinema. From the intense mobster in…

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What every zodiac sign needs to know this eeek (August 02 to 8, 2026) and 3 simple ways to align with the universe

What every zodiac sign needs to know this eeek (August 02 to 8, 2026) and 3 simple ways to align with the universe

Aries Your vibe this week is: “Choose quality over speed.” Not every opportunity deserves an immediate yes. Slow down just enough to recognise what’s actually worth your time. You’ll accomplish more by doing fewer things well than by trying to do everything at once. Taurus Your vibe this week is: “Protect what you’ve built.” You’ve…

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Ceuta migrant crisis explained: Why 60,000 people risked everything to reach Spain from Morocco

Ceuta migrant crisis explained: Why 60,000 people risked everything to reach Spain from Morocco

As thousands gathered near the border, Moroccan security forces used batons and tear gas to push back crowds Ceuta came into focus after around 60,000 migrants crossed the border from Morocco into the Spanish enclave on North Africa’s Mediterranean coast, across the Strait of Gibraltar, triggering a major humanitarian crisis in which 67 people were…

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‘Police powers misused’: Prashant Kishor alleges voter intimidation, files complaint over Bankipur bypoll | India News

‘Police powers misused’: Prashant Kishor alleges voter intimidation, files complaint over Bankipur bypoll | India News

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SSC releases revised first round tentative allocation list for Stenographer Grade C, D exam 2025

SSC releases revised first round tentative allocation list for Stenographer Grade C, D exam 2025

SSC releases revised first round tentative allocation list for Stenographer Grade C, D exam 2025 The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the revised First Round of Tentative Allocation (FRTA) for the Stenographer Grade C and Grade D Examination 2025. The revised allocation has been published after the commission reviewed the earlier result following representations…

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The ongoing family dispute involving actor Ravi Mohan has taken another dramatic turn. Producer Sujatha Vijayakumar, the actor’s mother-in-law, has now spoken at length about the controversy, rejecting several allegations made by Ravi and making an emotional appeal centred on his children. During her interaction with the media in Chennai, she addressed multiple issues, including…

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