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India Today
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Amar Upadhyay on being offered Mihir in Kyunki...: Thought someone had pulled a prank
In a new promo released on social media, actor Amar Updhayay on his way to the shooting location is seen speaking about 'Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi'. He admitted to being surprised when he was first approached to return as Mihir Virani in the the video shared by Star Plus on its Instagram handle, Updhyay said, "I don't believe it. Yeh actually ho raha hai. Kabhi socha nahi Season 2 bhi plan hoga, shoot hona (This is actually happening. I never thought that a new season would even be planned and now it is being shot). It is unbelievable. Ek saath sabko laana. Itna bada iconic show hai, usko fir se laana bohot badi baat hoti hai (To bring everyone together. It is such an iconic show and to bring it back is huge)."advertisementHe further said, "Tanu ne phone kiya is baar (Tanu had called me). Block your dates, we are doing ' 2'. So mujhe pehle usne bataya to believe hi nahi hua. Maine kaha 'Are you sure?' Maine socha it is a prank or something. Maine puchha, 'Is Smriti doing Tulsi (When I came to know about it, I couldn't believe. I asked, 'Are you sure?' I thought somone had pulled up a prank. Then I asked, 'Is Smriti (Irani) doing Tulsi?'" "Abhi zyada nahi bataunga. Bohot time baad milunga Smriti ko. We have always been good friends on set. Acche dost hai jab pehle mile the tab se. Will pick up from where we left. Are bhai sab abhi jaanna hai kya? July 29 ko milte hain Star Plus pe, 10:30 pm (Now I am not going to reveal much. I will be meeting Smriti after a long time. We have always been good friends on set. We have been friends ever since we met for the first time. Will pick up from where we left. Do you all want to know everything now itself? Let us meet on July 29 on Star Plus, at 10:30 pm)."Watch video here: Recently, a promo for the show introduced Smriti Irani as Tulsi Virani and her return to Shanti of the show's premiere, producer Ekta Kapoor shared a long post titled 'Why Kyunki, Why Now?''Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi' will premiere on Star Plus and JioHotstar on July 29. It will air at 10:30 pm.- Ends
Time of India
05-07-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Beyond boundaries: These girls hit the cricket field daily — for freedom
Gurgaon: Every day, at the crack of dawn, before Millennium City stirs to life, around 25 young women pick up their bats and pads, not necessarily aiming for a place in a club, college or state team, but in defiance of gender stereotypes imposed on them. A cricket ground in Kadipur has become an arena of liberation for these girls, who are not just from the city but also other parts of south Haryana. For 16-year-old Kajal, cricket isn't just a sport, it's a statement of identity. After leading her team to victory at the national games in Panchkula, she made a decision that went beyond the boundary line. Her long hair, kept for years to please her mother, had to go. "Cut it so short that no strand comes in my eyes while I play," she told the barber after winning the nationals. But Kajal doesn't "want to be described as just a woman cricketer". "When gender is emphasised in sports, especially for women, it overshadows the athlete. People tend to see you as a woman in sports, rather than simply a sportsperson." You Can Also Check: Gurgaon AQI | Weather in Gurgaon | Bank Holidays in Gurgaon | Public Holidays in Gurgaon Ask her about her favourite player and she quips, "When I look in the mirror, I see my favourite player." Her journey hasn't been smooth. During a match in Paladi, Mahendergarh, her shoes came off in the middle of a game. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 2025 Top Trending local enterprise accounting software [Click Here] Esseps Learn More Undo With no shops nearby, she borrowed an ill-fitting pair from a spectator and continued playing. The same determination defines her daily routine— running 1.5km to practise rather than taking the local transport to the cricket ground. "What kind of a sportsperson would I be if I can't even run a kilometre a day," she says. Kajal isn't alone trying to make a mark. Tanu (18), from a family of six sisters, is also scripting her story through cricket. "I would wake up before everyone else, finish all the household chores so my mother wouldn't have a reason to stop me," she says. Once, when locked in her room to prevent her from playing, she escaped when her mother was in the kitchen. "My mother beat me up when I returned. But it didn't matter. I had played enough cricket for the day," she smiles. But cricket wasn't her one true love. She started with badminton, then shifted to cricket after watching other girls play. As a left-handed batsman and part-time bowler, Tanu still remembers earning Rs 200 and player of the match trophy in a game, which gave "one more reason" to her family to allow her to play. For Harshita (18), the pursuit of cricket meant dropping out of college for a year. Now studying in Rewari and training in Gurgaon, she navigates the two cities to keep her dream alive. "Govt colleges in Gurgaon don't even have a girls' team. It's never been easy — managing academics in one city and training in another. But I'll do whatever it takes to keep playing," she insists. The girls aren't waging a lonely battle. Coach Ajit Singh, who started an academy in 2009, has been pushing their cause at every platform possible. He has seen his team become champions in multiple age groups at the School Games Federation of India tournaments. It was a community effort that transformed their training ground — once a barren patch dotted with Babul trees — into a proper cricket field three years ago. "A local councillor helped bring in debris from a nearby road and houses that were demolished. A municipal tender was issued to supply soil and grass. Thus, the pitch took shape three years ago," says Singh. But coach Singh rues the lack of consistent support from education and sports departments. He relies mainly on local corporate professionals and former playing colleagues for donations of bats, balls, and gear, and for funds for the tournaments he organises. One of Singh's supporters, who regularly donates equipment for the budding cricketers, believes the women's game should be celebrated as much as other leagues. "While everybody celebrates IPL and cheers for their favourite teams, few know that there is a women's premier league too. Why can't we celebrate that as well? Ajit used to play with us. One day, he came up with an idea of a women's cricket team and we said 'why not?'. Though we can't train them through the day as we work in corporate setups, we can support them with equipment and funds. So, we do that," he says. In a state with a skewed gender ratio, these young cricketers are writing a new narrative. With every ball bowled and a run scored, they are breaking boundaries.
Hindustan Times
25-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Aap Jaisa Koi trailer has fans loving Fatima Sana Shaikh, R Madhavan's fresh pairing: ‘Maddy in romance can't go wrong'
Is Bollywood slowly reigniting the rom-com genre? With Param Sundari, Metro… In Dino and Saiyaara, fans on social media are happy that the rom-com genre is having a moment. On Wednesday, Netflix India dropped the trailer of their upcoming release, Aap Jaisa Koi, starring R Madhavan and Fatima Sana Shaikh. Fans gave a thumbs up to the fresh pairing and the themes of gender roles in a modern-era relationship. Fatima Sana Shaikh and R Madhavan feature in Aap Jaisa Koi. The trailer begins with Madhavan's Shrirenu meeting Fatima's Madhu Bose on a coffee date. Their first impressions go well, and they give their bond some time to see whether the relationship can lead to marriage. However, Shritenu's family has some objections to Madhu's lifestyle, given their orthodox background. 'Sab kuch allow karenge lekin limit mein (We will allow everything but within limits),' is how Shritenu states his point, to which Madhu asks, 'Why should you decide my limit?' They decide to cancel their wedding as more issues arise. Fan reactions Reacting to the trailer, a fan commented, 'R Madhavan Shrirenu is Manu from Tanu Weds Manu Reborn... He is back with his best character.' A second fan noted, 'R Madhavan is so underrated, can never go wrong in a romance with him in the lead.' Another fan said, 'Such a good message but people will never understand it… well I'm loving my city's beauty Kolkata.' A comment read, 'We know what will be the ending but still I gotta admit cinematography looks wonderful.' 'Re-igniting old Madhavan and the charm of his romantic movies, can't wait to see this one,' read a second comment. A comment also read, 'I love it when Bollywood does a good rom-com, hope this is one of them.' Aap Jaisa Koi is directed by Vivek Soni and produced by Karan Johar's Dharmatic Entertainment. The film also stars Ayesha Raza, Manish Chaudhari, and Namit Das in supporting roles. It will premiere on July 11.
Time of India
21-06-2025
- Time of India
A family secret: Wife 'missing' for 2 months found buried near in-laws' house in chilling murder coverup
The decomposed body of 25-year-old Tanu Rajput was exhumed from a 10-foot-deep pit outside her in-laws' residence in Roshan Nagar on Friday morning, nearly two months after she was allegedly murdered and buried by her husband and his parents, reported TOI. Police recovered the body after her father filed a complaint at the Palla police station , suspecting foul play. Husband filed missing report, family claimed elopement Tanu's husband, Arun Singh, who owns a garments business and lives nearby, had filed a missing person's report on April 24. On the same day, her mother-in-law informed neighbours and Tanu's parents that she had eloped with her boyfriend. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Use This Godzilla 70th Anniversary Whiskey Bottle to Celebrate the King of Monsters in Style. Graddi Read More Undo Investigators believe Tanu was murdered on April 25. According to the report, initial police findings suggest the family meticulously planned the concealment. They dug the pit under the guise of constructing a soak pit to prevent waterlogging, covering it with plastic sheets. Live Events The body was buried late at night and the pit filled using an earthmover the next day, without involving any labourers. Residents reported no foul smell or disturbance, making the cover-up effective. Local residents recall suspicious activity Neighbours recalled the digging activity but did not suspect wrongdoing. One woman, requesting anonymity, said the family claimed safety measures were being taken. Another resident, Harikesh Tiwari, told TOI, "The family buried the body quite deep in the pit and filled it up quickly. Since there was no smell, no one sensed any wrongdoing. They did everything at night., and by the next morning, the road looked normal." Acting on the father's complaint, police began excavation Thursday night. The body, found in an advanced stage of decomposition and without visible injuries, has been sent to Badshah Khan Civil Hospital for autopsy. "The body was in an advanced stage of decomposition with no visible injuries. We are awaiting the autopsy report to determine the murder motive," said Satya Prakash, SHO of Palla police station, TOI further reported. Tanu, originally from Sikohabad in Uttar Pradesh's Firozabad district, had been married to Arun for around two years. Police have registered an FIR for murder against Arun, his father, and others. "The accused would be arrested soon,"' confirmed SHO Prakash
News18
21-06-2025
- News18
Faridabad Man Kills 'Missing' Daughter-in-Law, Buries Her In 10-Foot Pit Outside Home
Last Updated: The woman, identified as Tanu Singh, had been missing since April and was found dead earlier this week following an investigation. A 24-year-old woman was allegedly murdered by her in-laws and buried in a pit outside their house in Faridabad's Roshan Nagar area, police said on Friday. The woman, identified as Tanu Singh, had been missing since April and was found dead earlier this week following an investigation. Tanu had married Arun Singh, a resident of Roshan Nagar, two years ago, with her family alleging that she faced regular harassment over dowry since the marriage. Police said that on April 23, a 10-foot-deep pit was dug in front of the Singh family's home. According to neighbours, the family had claimed it was for drainage work and later covered it with plastic sheets. Two days later, on April 25, Tanu's father-in-law, Bhoop Singh, filed a missing person report at Palla police station, saying she had gone to the market and not returned. He went so far as to label her mentally disturbed in an attempt to downplay the crime as merely a missing person case. During the investigation, police found inconsistencies in the family's statements. On further questioning, Bhoop Singh allegedly confessed to killing Tanu on the night of April 21 and burying her in the pit. Her body was recovered from the site and identified by her clothes. 'We are currently investigating the possible roles of other family members. The motive appears to be dowry-related, but further inquiries are ongoing," said ACP Rajesh Kumar Lochan. An FIR has been registered against Bhoop Singh, his wife Sonia, son Arun, and daughter Kajal under charges of murder and relevant sections of the Dowry Prohibition Act. Bhoop and Arun are in custody, while Sonia and Kajal are absconding, said officials. Tanu's family claimed she was harassed soon after marriage. 'Tanu came back to live with us at our maternal home just months after the wedding because she was not being treated well… When we finally sent her back, the torture resumed. They wouldn't let her speak to us, not even on phone calls," said her sister, Preeti. Police are continuing the investigation and have not ruled out more arrests. First Published: June 21, 2025, 17:12 IST
