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Kangana Ranaut says only losers use dating apps, calls them gutter of society
Actor and politician Kangana Ranaut recently expressed strong opinions against dating apps and people who use them. She described dating apps as "the true 'gutter' of our society." The actor went on to criticise the practice of looking for partners on dating apps as "a neech (lower) thing to do."In an interview with Hauterrfly, the 'Tanu Weds Manu' actor said, "I have never wanted to be on dating apps. That is the true 'gutter' of our society. Everybody has a need, be it financial, physical, or anything else... Every woman and man have needs, but how do we address them? That is the question. Do we do it elegantly, or do we do it more crudely, like har raat nikal jaana (leaving home every night) in search of someone? That is what dating is now, and it's a horrible situation."advertisement"I don't think any regular person would like to go on a dating app. People who desire validation and lack confidence go to such places," she added. The actor also stated she couldn't imagine interacting with people who use such apps. The 39-year-old advocated for finding meaningful relationships in more traditional settings. She said, "You find good people in the offices you work with, or the colleges you study at, or in the partners that your parents find for you for an arranged marriage.""You won't find people like me on dating apps. You'll only find losers there, the people who haven't achieved anything in their lives. If you haven't been able to meet anyone in the office, through your parents and relatives, and you've ended up on a dating app, imagine what sort of character you are," she further also criticised live-in relationships and underlined the importance of marriage. She expressed, "Marriages are very important in our society, and it is the promise that a man makes to stay loyal to his wife. These days, you hear about new ideas such as live-in relationships. Throughout my life, I have been in relationships, and I have seen other people who indulge in such things, but I can assure you that these are not women-friendly things.""Who's going to help you get an abortion? If you get pregnant tomorrow during a live-in relationship, who is going to take care of you? Men are hunters who can impregnate any woman and run away," she further actor then expressed, 'No matter how much we empower ourselves or educate ourselves with books and surveys, scientifically speaking, men can compartmentalise and women can't."On the film front, Ranaut was recently seen in the film 'Emergency.' The actor played the role of former Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi in the film. Released in January, the film received negative to mixed reviews and tanked at the box office.- Ends IN THIS STORY#Kangana Ranaut
Hindustan Times
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Rajinikanth calls fans ‘gods who keep me alive' as he completes 50 years in films, Coolie gets ₹150 crore opening
On 15 August 2025, it will have been 50 years since Rajinikanth debuted on-screen with K Balachander's Apoorva Raagangal. The Tamil superstar took to social media to thank his fans, apart from his friends in the film industry, on the momentous occasion, as his latest release, Lokesh Kanagaraj's Coolie, had a ₹150 crore opening worldwide. Here's what he wrote. Rajinikanth's Coolie was released in theatres on 14 August, a day before he completed 50 years in the film industry on 15 August. Rajinikanth calls fans his gods Rajinikanth released a statement in Tamil wishing fans on the 79th Independence Day and thanking politicians and celebrities for standing by him. He wrote in Tamil, 'My heartfelt thanks to Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin, Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin, Leader of the Opposition Edappadi K Palaniswami, BJP leader Nainar Nagendiran, my friend Annamalai, Madam Sasikala, Dhinakaran, Madam Premalatha and to other friends in politics who supported me on my 50-year journey in the film industry.' He also expressed gratitude to his friends from the film industry, including actors Kamal Haasan, Mammootty, and Mohanlal, and music composer Ilaiyaraaja. He then thanked his fans for the love he has received all these years, writing, 'I also express my heartfelt thanks to my fans, who are the gods who make me live.' Fans were moved by his post, with one of them commenting, 'Love you thalaivaaaa! you may not know me, but you have touched my life in ways I can't even explain.' Another wrote, 'Thalaivaaaa..a only wish that u entertain us more like this..u gave unforgettable child hood memories which is continuing till date.' About Coolie Directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj and produced by Sun Pictures, Coolie stars Rajinikanth, Nagarjuna, Soubin Shahir, Shruti Haasan, Sathyaraj, Upendra, and Aamir Khan. The film's ₹150 crore opening worldwide made it the highest opening for a Tamil film. Coolie released in theatres on 14 August and clashed with War 2 starring Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR.
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From Tesla Cybertruck to dhol beats: Indian expats in California mark Independence Day with pride
While India marked its 79th Independence Day on August 15 with patriotic fervour, celebrations were not confined to the country's borders. A vibrant parade in San Jose, California, brought together the Indian diaspora in a colourful display of culture, unity and pride. The Indian diaspora in California celebrated Independence Day with a grand parade.(Instagram/apurva_bendre) (Also read: Dhruv Rathee does a Mark Zuckerberg, rides surfboard minus the beer on Independence Day) A now-viral video on Instagram, shared by Apurva Bendre, captured glimpses of the lively event. The clip features a Tesla Cybertruck among several decorated vehicles carrying people proudly waving the Indian tricolour. Members of the community, dressed in colourful traditional attire, can be seen marching with both Indian and American flags. Adding to the visual spectacle, a large banner showcased the names of various Indian states, symbolising the rich cultural diversity of the nation. Adding to the festive mood, a troupe of drummers dressed in white outfits with saffron scarves performed while marching. The video's text overlay read, 'POV: You're attending Independence Day Parade. California, USA.' Take a look here at the video: Amisha Patel as grand marshal The parade also featured Bollywood actress Amisha Patel. She shared her own clip from the event on her official Instagram account, writing, 'San Jose, California!! Extremely humbled and privileged to be chosen to represent India as the grand marshal for the Indian Independence Day Parade 'Swades' for the Bay Area, San Jose, California!!' Watch the video here: Online reactions pour in The clip posted by Bendre has garnered nearly 83k views, sparking a wave of admiration in the comments section. One Instagram user commented, 'Love how the Indian spirit is alive even across the globe.' Another remarked, 'The Tesla Cybertruck leading the parade was such a unique touch.' Several viewers praised the cultural representation, with one writing, 'This is spectacular… Incredible India! The clip makes me emotional.' Another shared, 'The dhol beats made me feel like I was back home.' Others expressed their delight, saying, 'So happy to see so many Indians participating in such an event.' Another added, 'This is exactly how we keep our traditions alive while living abroad.'
