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10-07-2025
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Did Akshay Kumar use a teleprompter to read out his dialogues in 'Kannappa?' Fans defend the actor saying "He had a guest appearance and..."
Akshay Kumar's early life was a blend of struggle and determination. After obtaining a black belt in Taekwondo in India, he ventured to Bangkok, Thailand, where he learned Muay Thai and worked as a chef read more A video is going viral on social media where a user alleged Akshay Kumar used a teleprompter for reading out his dialogues in the recent release Kannappa. Teleprompter Kumar , Akshay Kumar Using Teleprompter to Read the dialogue 🤡. 40 din mein movie aise hi complete hoti hai🤡 — 🇮🇳 (@ThunderPost_) July 9, 2025 STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD A fan defended the actor saying, 'It's a guest appearance and he didn't charge anything for this role you can give this much of liberty for his act of kindness.' Akshay Kumar's real-life journey is a quintessential tale of the triumph of the human spirit. From his humble beginnings to becoming one of the biggest superstars of the Indian film industry, his story is an inspiration to millions. It's important to note that the actor's path to success was not paved with ease but marked by relentless hard work, perseverance, and an unwavering belief in his abilities. His rise from a martial arts instructor to a global icon, even today, epitomizes the essence of defying odds to carve one's destiny. Akshay Kumar's early life was a blend of struggle and determination. After obtaining a black belt in Taekwondo in India, he ventured to Bangkok, Thailand, where he learned Muay Thai and worked as a chef and waiter. His journey continued through various jobs in Kolkata, Dhaka, and Delhi, including working at a travel agency, a hotel, and selling jewelry. These experiences not only tested his resilience but also fueled his dream of achieving something greater. Returning to Bombay, he began teaching martial arts, a decision that would inadvertently steer him towards his true calling. Also, Akshay Kumar and Kareena Kapoor have done several films together- Ajnabee, Talaash, Dosti, Aitraaz, Good Newwz, and Kambakkht Ishq, to name a few. Producer Pahlaj Nihalani has now spoken to a channel called Learn From The Legend, and revealed how the actor wished to have the actress on board for their film Talaash that came out in 2003. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Nihalani revealed, 'Earlier, producers and directors used to cast and heroes wouldn't interfere in casting. The first actor to interfere in casting with me was Akshay Kumar in Talash in 2002. He told me that 'we can start the movie tomorrow, and you can give me any amount that you want, but the heroine of this film will be Kareena Kapoor.' It was one of the most costly films of that time, it was made in Rs 22 crore. This was the first time in my career that an actor had demanded a certain cast.'
The Hindu
24-05-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Piyush Goyal meets EU counterpart for second time in a month on FTA talks
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has met European Commissioner for Trade Maros Sefcovic in Brussels, their second meeting within a month, to discuss the proposed free trade agreement (FTA), currently under negotiation between the two regions. Mr. Goyal travelled to Brussels on May 23 from Washington, while India's chief negotiator L Satya Srinivas and his team are already at the EU headquarters for the FTA negotiations. Mr. Goyal held meetings with his EU counterpart earlier this month. "Delighted to welcome my friend and counterpart @PiyushGoyal. We continue to make progress. Let's maintain the momentum - with hard work, clear focus - and I look forward to our next meeting soon," Mr. Sefcovic said in a post on X. Delighted to welcome my friend and 🇮🇳 counterpart @PiyushGoyal. We continue to make progress. Let's maintain the momentum - with hard work, clear focus - and I look forward to our next meeting soon. — Maroš Šefčovič🇪🇺 (@MarosSefcovic) May 23, 2025 In response, Mr. Goyal, in a post on the social media platform, said, "We remain committed to the shared prosperity of India and the EU. Let us keep this pace going!". These deliberations assume significance as India and the 27-nation European Union are looking at concluding the talks for an early harvest trade agreement by July. The early harvest or an interim trade agreement could include issues like intellectual property rights (IPRs), government procurement, tariffs, and non-tariff barriers. Officials of both sides recently concluded the eleventh round of talks on May 16 here in the national capital. "We are looking for an early harvest. We are trying to do it as early as possible," an official has said recently. The two sides have agreed to conclude the agreement in two phases on account of the uncertain global trade environment, particularly due to the US tariff actions under President Donald Trump. India has followed the practice of negotiating trade pacts in two phases with Australia. The early harvest pact would lead to a full-fledged free trade agreement. Besides demanding significant duty cuts in automobiles and medical devices, the EU wants tax reduction in products like wines, spirits, meat, poultry and a strong intellectual property regime. Indian goods exports to the EU, such as ready-made garments, pharmaceuticals, steel, petroleum products, and electrical machinery, can become more competitive if the pact is concluded successfully. In June 2022, India and the 27-nation EU bloc resumed negotiations for a comprehensive free trade agreement, an investment protection agreement and a pact on geographical indications (GIs) after a gap of over eight years. The negotiations stalled in 2013 due to differences over the level of opening up of the markets. On February 28, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the European Commission President agreed to seal a much-awaited free trade deal by the end of this year. The India-EU trade pact negotiations cover 23 policy areas or chapters, including Trade in Goods, Trade in Services, Investment, Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures, Technical Barriers to Trade, Trade Remedies, Rules of Origin, Customs and Trade Facilitation, Competition, Trade Defence, Government Procurement, Dispute Settlement, Intellectual Property Rights, Geographical Indications, and Sustainable Development. India's bilateral trade in goods with the EU was USD 137.41 billion in 2023-24 (exports worth USD 75.92 billion and imports worth USD 61.48 billion), making it the largest trading partner for goods. The EU market accounts for about 17 per cent of India's total exports, while the EU's exports to India make up 9 per cent of its total overseas shipments. In addition, the bilateral trade in services, in 2023, between India and the EU was estimated at USD 51.45 billion.
