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Time of India
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Kumkum Bhagya to go off-air after running for 11 Years; to be replaced by Ganga Mai Ki Betiyaan?
One of the popular daily soaps of Indian television, Kumkum Bhagya which started with Shabir Ahluwalia and Sriti Jha and has been ruling hearts since 2014, is reportedly going off-air. The TV show which enjoys a huge fanbase and was once the top rated shows of the channel for years, is expected to go off-air. The show's TRP ratings have been witnessing a decline for quite some time and this has been the major reason behind this decision. According to reports in the media, 'Kumkum Bhagya' is set to be Replaced by new show 'Ganga Mai Ki Betiyaan' starring Amandeep Sidhu, Sheezan Khan and Shubhangi Latkar . The show is being Produced by Ravie Dubey and Sargun Mehta. The show is yet to receive an official time slot but is likely to take over the slot currently occupied by Kumkum Bhagya. A source close to the production told "Kumkum Bhagya, which presently has Pranali Rathod, Namik Paul, and Akshay Bindra as the fourth-generation leads, will soon go off air. The decision has been made to end the long-running show due to a drop in TRPs." According to reports, Kumkum Bhagya is set to air its final episode on September 7. The channel is said to have presented Ektaa Kapoor with two choices, either shift the show to the 7 PM slot or wrap it up entirely. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like The Secret Lives of the Romanovs — the Last Rulers of Imperial Russia! Learn More Undo The producer opted to end the long-running series. The decision comes amid declining viewership, as the show has been delivering below-average TRPs, especially over the past three seasons. At present, the story revolves around its newest leads, Prarthana and Shivansh. Interestingly, Prarthana is the great-granddaughter of Pragya, the show's original female protagonist. The characters are currently portrayed by Pranali Rathod and Namik Paul. Spanning over 11 years and crossing the 3000-episode milestone, Kumkum Bhagya has explored nearly every classic theme seen in Indian television dramas. The show's spin-off Kundali Bhagya also concluded its run just a few months earlier. Kumkum Bhagya team parties again
Spectator
12-07-2025
- Politics
- Spectator
France doesn't need Boomers dreaming of political comebacks
If France didn't have enough to worry about right now with its soaring rates of debt, crime and immigration, now comes news of a political comeback. Dominique de Villepin, prime minister between 2005 and 2007, earlier this month launched his political party called Humanist France. 'I decided to create a movement of ideas, of citizens, through the creation of a political party,' he explained. 'This movement is for everyone. We need to unite all French people to defend social justice and the republican order,' he said. Given some of his recent statements about Israel, de Villepin will have his work cut out to unite the country. In October, the Jewish philosopher Bernard-Henri Lévy accused de Villepin of anti-Semitism and last week three prominent members of France's Jewish community refused to shake his hand at a ceremony. De Villepin has strongly denied Lévy's accusations. He also angered conservatives when he said recently he has no problem with little girls wearing the hijab. 'I'm not a fashion designer,' he declared. Boomers have nothing to bequeath to France The 71-year-old de Villepin, who reportedly has his eye on the presidential election in 2027, is best known outside France for his eloquent speech to the United Nations in February 2003. At the time, he was the foreign minister in the government of Jacques Chirac when France refused to join George W Bush's coalition of the willing against Iraq. France, de Villepin told the UN, 'has never ceased to stand upright in the face of history and before mankind' but it could not back military action against Iraq because 'there is an alternative to war, disarming Iraq through inspections'. It was a dignified address from a man known for his elegance as much as his eloquence. But Villepin hasn't always been as principled since leaving political office in 2007. A year later, a French business paper remarked that de Villepin was prospering financially in his new life as a consultant and international lawyer, and 'has only to open his address book to make an appointment with [Vladimir] Putin'. In 2014 the Daily Telegraph broke an embarrassing story about whether de Villepin had repaid a €100,000 bonus awarded to him by a governmental 'administrative error'. His spokesperson said he had repaid it as soon as he realised the mistake. The next year a French current affairs weekly ran a feature headlined 'The Secret Lives of Dominique de Villepin' in which it said his business was booming: from China to Russia to Saudi Arabia and particularly Qatar, thanks to his warm relationship with the ruling Al Thani family. In an angry television interview last year, de Villepin refused to elaborate on how he earned his money and from whom. Nor did he adequately explain why his company last published its accounts in 2008. 'By definition, when you have consulting activities, you don't give the names of the people,' he explained, adding that 'I would be totally prepared to do so on a confidential basis'. He assured his interviewer that 'there is no foreign power behind it'. The interview was a grimly fascinating reminder of the arrogance of De Villepin's caste. They are the Bourgeois Boomer generation, which evolved from the protests of May 1968 convinced they were born to rule. They include Nicolas Sarkozy, Alain Juppe, Francois Hollande, Michel Barnier and Christiane Taubira. The latter was the Minister of Justice in Hollande's Socialist government a decade ago. She attempted a comeback for the 2022 presidential election but was forced to withdraw when she could muster only 181 of the 500 sponsors of elected officials required to run. Hollande is also said to be considering running for the 2027 election, forgetting that he was the most despised president in the history of the Fifth Republic. At least he was until Emmanuel Macron arrived on the scene. This generation of Boomers with their barely distinguishable centrist ideology – De Villepin claims to be from the centre-right but he is more popular these days with the left – are blamed for the terrible decline of France this century. Economically, culturally, socially, academically and morally, France is in a desperate state. Last week it was revealed that public debt hit a record €3,346 billion (£2,887 billion) at the start of 2025, €40 billion (£34.5 billion) more than at the end of 2024. Doubtless, de Villepin (who was never elected to public office during his political career) looks at some of the leading politicians in France today – such as Jordan Bardella, Gabriel Attal, Marion Marechal, Francois Xavier-Bellamy, Marine Tondelier and Mathilde Panot – and sees thirty-something whippersnappers in need of schooling. That was how Michel Barnier treated Gabriel Attal when he replaced him as prime minister last September. Three months later Barnier was out on his ear, brought down by his own incompetence. Boomers have nothing to bequeath to France. Their day has passed and they should go quietly into the night. Whether Xers and Millennials will be able to clean up their mess is uncertain. The damage caused by the 68ers to the Fifth Republic may be irreparable.
New York Post
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
‘The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' returns for Season 2 — Watch for free
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. Six months after teaching the world the definition of 'soft-swinging,' Hulu's breakout #MomTok-ers are back for more. Season 2 of 'The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' is streaming exclusively on Hulu as of today, and the aftermath of the swinging scandal heard around the web is still unfolding. For the uninitiated, this story goes back to 2022 when unorthodox Mormon influencer Taylor Frankie Paul (now a star of the reality series) revealed online that she and her then-husband Tate took part in 'soft-swinging' with other couples in their Mormon community — essentially, that means they were swinging, but not going 'too far' with it. Advertisement Some members of the #MomTok community distanced themselves from Paul, and the initial fallout of that was explored in Season 1 of 'The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives.' Miranda McWhorter, who previously denied any involvement in the soft-swinging, is now a full-time cast member in Season 2 following her own divorce. 'The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' Season 2 release date: Season 2 of 'The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' debuts on Hulu today, May 15. All 10 episodes of the new season are available to stream now. How to watch 'The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' for free: Advertisement 'The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' is streaming on Hulu. If you're not already a Hulu subscriber, you're in luck because the streamer has one of the best free trials around. New users will get a 30-day free trial to test out everything the Hulu (with ads) plan has to offer before the $9.99/month payment starts. That gives you plenty of time to watch 'The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' and so much more. 'The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' Season 2 cast: The eight main cast members from last season (Jen Affleck, Demi Engemann, Whitney Leavitt, Mikayla Matthews, Mayci Neeley, Taylor Frankie Paul, Jessi Ngatikaura, and Layla Taylor) are returning, alongside one newcomer to the main cast (Miranda McWhorter). You can also expect to see plenty of husbands and family members throughout the season as well. 'The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' Season 2 episode guide: All 10 episodes of 'The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' Season 2 are streaming now Advertisement Episode 201: 'The Book of Revelations' Episode 202: 'The Book of Accountability' Episode 203: 'The Book of Retribution' Episode 204: 'The Book of Taboos' Episode 205: 'The Book of Divisions' Episode 206: 'The Book of Redemption' Episode 207: 'The Book of Gratitude' Episode 208: 'The Book of Betrayal' Episode 209: 'The Book of Reckoning' Episode 2010: 'The Book of Salvation' Check out the trailer for 'The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' Season 2: Will there be a 'The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' Season 3? While Hulu hasn't officially announced a third season, Variety reported that the streamer gave the series an additional 20 episodes following the Season 1 debut in October 2024. Season 2 has just 10 episodes, so there are likely at least 10 more on the way. Why Trust Post Wanted by the New York Post This article was written by Angela Tricarico, Commerce Writer/Reporter for Post Wanted Shopping and New York Post's streaming property, Decider. Angela keeps readers up to date with cord-cutter-friendly deals, and information on how to watch your favorite sports teams, TV shows, and movies on each streaming service. Not only does Angela test and compare the streaming services she writes about to ensure readers are getting the best prices, but she's also a superfan specializing in the intersection of shopping, tech, sports, and pop culture. Prior to joining Decider and New York Post in 2023, she wrote about streaming and consumer tech at Insider Reviews
