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News18
14 minutes ago
- Entertainment
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Sara Ali Khan On Dating Apps, Love Life: 'Never Used One; Looking For Different Person Now'
Last Updated: Sara Ali Khan reveals that she has never used dating apps and why she's against them. She also spills the beans on the lessons she learnt from her past relationships. Metro In Dino marks Sara Ali Khan's first collaboration with Anurag Basu. The spiritual sequel of Life In A Metro sees her playing a confused young woman, torn between two men, juggling with the many ideas of what love really is. The early reviews are already out and Sara has been winning raving reviews for her performance in the film and for her chemistry with Aditya Roy Kapur. Speaking exclusively to News18 Showsha, she recognises the many challenges of a modern-day relationship and states that 'there's a dearth of love today', seemingly signaling that she's single. At the same time, she acknowledges her past relationships and looking at the silver lining, tells us that they've helped her evolve into the person that she's today. So, what has she taken back from them? 'When I think of love and relationships, love languages come to my mind. When you fall in love, you've to understand that people have different and their own ways of expressing something. Your love language may not match with your partner's but you've to understand that they're doing their best in their own way," Sara remarks. However, she's quick to add that she's not looking for someone similar to her former flames. 'You might be a time-oriented or a physical touch-oriented person but your partner maybe like an act of service-oriented person. Being able to notice what they're doing – I think that's what's interesting. Not everyone will love you the way you want to be loved but as long as they're doing their best, it's all good. I've learnt to understand people better. I've cleansed myself out. I'm looking for a different person now. I've grown up now," she shares. And what about dating apps, which have now become an inseparable part of modern romance? 'I've never used a dating app. Some people use it and it's fine but I feel that mil kar hi pata chalta hai. In a world where everything has become so digital, if meeting a partner also becomes digital, it won't be fun for me," says the Zara Hatke Zara Bachke and Kedarnath actor. As Gen-Z continues to obsess over red flags and green flags in their potential partners, Sara quips that there are a bunch of red flag traits that aren't completely unacceptable for her. 'If my partner isn't willing to acknowledge our relationship, I'll give him 108 green flags. It sounds amazing to me because it's a very rare situation (laughs). I also don't believe in the guy always paying the bill. I believe in splitting it. Also, if they ask me about my whereabouts very frequently, I'm okay with it as long as they're not tracking me through GPS or asks me to prove where I am (laughs)," reveals Sara. On a related note, Metro In Dino also stars Anupam Kher, Neena Gupta, Konkona Sensharma, Pankaj Tripathi, Ali Fazal and Fatima Sana Shaikh. It's running in cinemas now. First Published:
News18
14 minutes ago
- Politics
- News18
‘Spare The Sangh From Political Rhetoric': RSS Hits Back At Congress
Last Updated: RSS's Sunil Ambekar reiterated that the Sangh's identity has always been of a social and cultural organisation, and it has always focused on 'nation-building' Reacting to the repeated attacks by the Congress—the latest coming from Karnataka minister Priyank Kharge —the RSS said the political parties should 'spare" the Sangh, as it has no interest in engaging with politically driven narratives. 'Spare the Sangh from such political conversations. We are a social organisation committed to constructive work, not political rhetoric. We do our work organically," said Sunil Ambekar, the RSS's Akhil Bharatiya Prachar Pramukh, asserting that an organisation like the Sangh should not be dragged into political controversies. He further reiterated that the Sangh's identity has always been of a social and cultural organisation, and it has always focused on 'nation-building". 'The RSS does not function like a political party and remains committed to its grassroots social work. People support the Sangh's work, and they get associated. Political parties should stop unnecessarily involving the Sangh in their discourse," he added. Centenary preparations A three-day Akhil Bharatiya Prant Pracharak Baithak of the RSS will be held from July 4-6 at Keshav Kunj in Delhi, with a key focus on preparations for the Shatabdi Varsh (Centenary Year) in 2025-26, Ambekar said, addressing the media. While not a decision-making forum, the meeting will review the progress of organisational work across prants (zones) and discuss the functioning of various karya vibhag (sections and zones). Issues related to Operation Sindoor, atrocities on Hindus in Bangladesh, and other geopolitical, social, and border issues, including religious conversion and Khalistani issues in Punjab, will be discussed in the meeting. Two prant pracharaks (in-charges) from Jammu and Kashmir will also join the meeting. Around 46 prant pracharaks from across states and 233 karyakartas will attend the meeting. Responding to a question on the caste census, Ambekar reiterated the Sangh's old stand that it sees no problem with the government collecting data if it is for public welfare. Regarding the recent concerns over the Kanwar Yatra and potential law-and-order issues, Ambekar said, 'Religious events like the Kanwar Yatra happen smoothly every year. Administrative coordination is routine. We also engage with members of the society to ensure peace and harmony." 'Outreach' as the key He further confirmed that extensive preparations are underway for the 100-year anniversary of the RSS, with all states and zones having submitted proposals. The centenary year will officially begin with a grand programme in Nagpur on Vijay Dashami, October 2. Regional and zonal programmes will follow along with 'Hindu Sammelan" across states. RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat will also undertake a pravas (outreach tour) of four major cities—Delhi, Bengaluru, Mumbai, and Kolkata—as part of the centenary outreach. Special initiatives include Grih Sampark Abhiyan (door-to-door contact), Samajik Sadbhav Baithaks (social harmony meetings), and Pramukh Nagrik Goshthis (citizen dialogues) on Hindutva and national vision. Youth engagement will be central, as over 28,571 people registered through the 'Join RSS" portal between April and June. Ambekar also outlined the Panch Parivartan vision for societal transformation—spanning social harmony, environmental consciousness, cultural pride, family bonding, and civic responsibility—which RSS volunteers will promote in collaboration with wider society. About the Author Madhuparna Das First Published: July 04, 2025, 05:12 IST
News18
16 minutes ago
- General
- News18
Aaj Ka Panchang, July 4, 2025: Tithi, Vrat And Today's Shubh, Ashubh Muhurat
AAJ KA PANCHANG, JULY 4, 2025: The Navami Tithi of Shukla Paksha will be observed on July 4, as per Drik Panchang. There are no significant festivals or religious observances scheduled for this day. Individuals may proceed with their routine without any special preparations. But it is advisable to check the Tithi and consider both favourable and unfavourable timings before undertaking any important morning activities. Being mindful of these timeframes can help ensure a smooth and productive day while effectively navigating any challenges.
News18
29 minutes ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Aditya Roy Kapur Opens Up On Past Relationships: ‘I've Learnt To Be A Better Person'
Last Updated: Aditya Roy Kapur defends the use of dating apps to seek love in these modern times and reveals how he would react if his partner doesn't publicly acknowledge their relationship. During a recent promotional event of Metro In Dino, Aditya Roy Kapur broke silence on his relationship status. Responding to the intrigue surrounding his love life, he hinted at being single and said that he's currently in a relationship with his film that has released in theatres today. A while back, Aditya was reportedly dating Ananya Panday but the alleged lovebirds parted ways in April this year for reasons unknown. While they never confirmed their relationship or break-up, a source close to them had stated that he's dealing with the split rather 'maturely'. Now, speaking exclusively to News18 Showsha, he spills the beans on his past romantic relationships and the one lesson that he has learnt from them. 'Every time you come out of a relationship, you try and learn where you've gone wrong. There's always some learning any time you fall in love with someone. The one lesson I've taken away is how to be a better person. It's also important to learn to take your share of the blame, understand where you've gone wrong, not make those same mistakes again and not fall into the same patterns of your behaviour," he tells us. While Aditya remains tight-lipped about his relationships, his Metro In Dino director Anurag Basu can't help but wonder who he maybe talking about, leaving the rest of his co-stars in splits. As for the film, it incorporates themes such as infidelity, confusion, commitment phobia, mid-life crisis, unhappy marriages, second chances and dating apps. Though Aditya doesn't reveal if he indeed is on a dating app, he believes that it's natural for people to seek love using it in these times. 'We hear about nightclubs closing down because young people aren't drinking and partying as much as they used to. Earlier, one would go and probably meet someone in places like that. Since those places are closing, they don't have spaces to meet and that's why they go to these dating apps. They're changing with times. New technologies are coming in every day. Today, a phone call has become like an act of aggression. I, on the other hand, can't really type (chuckles)," the Ludo and Ok Jaanu actor. And when it comes to deal breakers in relationships and partners, Aditya feels that what one perceives as red flags may not always be necessarily so. Citing an example, he shares, 'If my partner isn't willing to acknowledge our relationship in public for a good enough reason, it's completely fine. It if doesn't make sense to me, I'll put my point across." On a related note, he has been earning raving reviews for his comic timing and performance in Metro In Dino. The film also stars Anupam Kher, Neena Gupta, Konkona Sensharma, Pankaj Tripathi, Ali Fazal, Sara Ali Khan and Fatima Sana Shaikh. First Published:
France 24
30 minutes ago
- Politics
- France 24
Inter-American court says states must protect people from climate change
The decision means that around 20 countries across Latin America and the Caribbean that recognize the court's jurisdiction must undertake legal reforms that could increase the requirements imposed on businesses, something environmentists have long advocated. "States must adopt all necessary measures to reduce the risks arising... from the degradation of the global climate system," the Costa Rica-based court said in response to a request submitted by Colombia and Chile. It underlined that "the right to a healthy environment" is included among the rights protected by the American Convention on Human Rights. The court is an autonomous legal institution that interprets and applies the American Convention, which has been ratified by more than 20 countries including Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Mexico and Peru. The court said countries must "adopt legislative and other measures to prevent human rights violations committed by state and private companies." "States must urge all companies domiciled or operating in their territory to adopt effective measures to combat climate change and its impacts on human rights," it said. The first government reaction to the decision came not from one of the OAS member states, but from the small Pacific island of Vanuatu, which hailed it as "groundbreaking." The ruling was also welcomed by environmentalists. The Center for International Environmental Law (CIEL), which was involved in the case, said such "advisory opinions" were "authoritative statements of binding international law and carry substantial legal weight." "The court has broken new ground and set a powerful precedent," said Nikki Reisch, the organization's climate and energy program director. "The court's conclusions should put big polluters, like the fossil fuel industry, on notice: climate-destructive conduct violates the law." Viviana Krsticevic, executive director of the Center for Justice and International Law (CEJIL), said the ruling established "legally binding standards" for the protection of the right to a healthy environment. Marcella Ribeiro, an attorney with the Interamerican Association for Environmental Defense, said that it was the first time an international court had "directly addressed climate change as a legal and structural human rights issue." © 2025 AFP
