Ranbir Kapoor has praised Dhurandhar, which stars Ranveer Singh in the lead.
What Ranbir said
Ranbir said, “The last, current favourite movie was Dhurandhar. Absolutely loved that film. I think the entire cast and crew smashed it. Really good times at the movies.”
Dhurandhar has received widespread praise from several prominent Bollywood celebrities. From Karan Johar to Ram Gopal Varma, many took to social media to express their opinion on the film. Earlier, Alia Bhatt’s production house, Eternal Sunshine Productions, congratulated Dhurandhar for scripting history at the box office.
Eternal Sunshine Productions took to Instagram to celebrate the film’s success. The post read, “It’s the voice of today’s India. It’s the choice of today’s India. It’s based on a chapter in history. And now it’s the number one chapter in India’s cinema history. Cheers to Dhurandhar. And three cheers to the ENTIRE team. You not only created waves —you brought the high tide back to the theatres. If this is what part one did in winter, imagine what part two will bring in spring!!!”
About Dhurandhar
Helmed by Aditya Dhar, Dhurandhar is a spy action thriller starring Ranveer Singh as an Indian spy who infiltrates gangs in Pakistan’s Lyari with the mission of dismantling a terror network targeting India. The film also stars Akshaye Khanna, Arjun Rampal, Sanjay Dutt and R Madhavan in pivotal roles, with Sara Arjun and Rakesh Bedi in supporting parts. It collected over ₹1300 crore worldwide at the box office and became the first Bollywood film to cross ₹1000 crore at the domestic box office.
Fans are eagerly awaiting the release of the sequel titled Dhurandhar: The Revenge. The film will see Ranveer reprising his role alongside Arjun Rampal, Sanjay Dutt and R Madhavan. It is scheduled to release in theatres on March 19, 2026, clashing with Yash’s much-anticipated Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups.
Meanwhile, Ranbir was last seen in Animal. He has Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana and Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Love and War lined up for release next.
A deadly exchange of drone strikes has killed one person in Ukraine and one in Russia and cast doubts on the prospects of a ceasefire before another round of negotiations to end the war next week.
News of the deaths comes as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio signalled hurdles to reaching an agreement in Geneva as the conflict is about to enter its fifth year.
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Zelenskyy told world leaders at the Munich Security Conference on Saturday while he hopes “substantive” progress will be reached during the trilateral meeting next week, it often feels like the two sides “are talking about different things” in negotiations.
“The Americans often return to the topic of concessions, and too often those concessions are discussed only in the context of Ukraine, not Russia,” Zelenskyy said.
Rubio said it’s unclear if Moscow truly wants to make a peace deal.
“We don’t know if the Russians are serious about ending the war,” he said before the same Munich event. “We’re going to continue to test it.”
Among the most contentious issues in the negotiations is Russia’s demand for a full withdrawal of Ukrainian troops from the remaining parts of Ukraine’s eastern region of Donetsk that it still controls.
Ukraine has rejected a unilateral pullback and wants Western security guarantees to deter Russia from relaunching its invasion if a ceasefire is reached.
Rubio did not attend a Ukraine-focused meeting with European and NATO leaders held on the sidelines of the first day of the Munich conference on Friday, citing scheduling issues.
In Munich on Saturday, Zelenskyy insisted Russia should not get away with its attack on Ukraine. He said he hoped the United States would stay involved in the peace negotiations and European countries would deepen their involvement.
Dutch Foreign Minister David van Weel told Al Jazeera while US President Donald Trump should be credited with moving talks forward, he should put more pressure on Russian President Vladimir Putin instead of Zelenskyy.
“Putin has shown no goodwill to come to the table and make a serious deal. The Ukrainians are ready,” van Weel said.
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte, left, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, centre, speak to journalist Christiane Amanpour at the Munich Security Conference on Saturday [Michael Probst/AP]
Last week, Zelenskyy said the US had given the warring parties a June deadline to reach a deal, although Trump’s previous ultimatums have not resulted in a breakthrough.
Two previous rounds of trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi, led by US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, reportedly focused on military issues such as a possible buffer zone and ceasefire monitoring.
Hundreds of thousands of soldiers and tens of thousands of civilians have been killed since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022, according to many estimates, making the war Europe’s deadliest since World War II.
Russia is suffering “crazy losses” in Ukraine with about 65,000 soldiers killed on the battlefield over the last two months, NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte told the conference.
Separately, Rutte told a media roundtable the NATO alliance is strong enough that Russia would not currently try to attack it. “We will win every fight with Russia if they attack us now, and we have to make sure in two, four, six years that same is still the case.”
Among the latest casualties was an elderly woman killed on Saturday when a Russian drone hit a residential building in the Black Sea port city of Odesa, Ukraine’s State Emergency Service said.
On Wednesday, Russian strikes also killed three children, including two-year-old twins and their father in the northeastern region of Kharkiv.
In January alone, Russia launched more than 6,000 drone attacks against Ukraine, according to Zelenskyy. But he added Ukraine will soon produce enough interceptors to make Russia’s Iran-made Shahed drones “meaningless”.
He also told the Munich conference that every power plant in Ukraine has been damaged in Russian attacks.
In Russia, a civilian was killed in a Ukrainian drone strike on a car in the border region of Bryansk, Governor Alexander Bogomaz said.
The attacks came a day after a Ukrainian missile strike on the Russian city of Belgorod near the border with Ukraine killed two people and wounded five, according to Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov.
Gladkov earlier said the attack also caused serious damage to energy facilities and electricity, heating and water supplies were cut off. Three apartment buildings in the city sustained damage, he said.
Ukrainian member of parliament Oleksiy Goncharenko, meanwhile, accused Moscow of launching “energy terror” with attacks on electricity facilities in the heart of winter.
“I can’t call it any other way because when it is minus 20 Celsius in Kyiv and you don’t have heating, you don’t have electricity in your apartment, you’re just freezing and that is awful,” Goncharenko told Al Jazeera in Munich.
“I think it’s time for the United States to put real pressure on Russia. Yes, they are at the table, but it’s time to put real pressure to make them have real negotiations, because what we have today is not real negotiations.”
Have you ever wondered why Margot Robbie is like the friend who steals the show at the party? It is because she has a killer combination of grit, glamour, and guts that makes watching her films a must. The five films that showcase her at her best are ‘I, Tonya’, ‘Barbie’, ‘The Wolf of Wall Street’, ‘Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood’, and ‘Birds of Prey’. They are just right for a night in, with the right mix of laughs, thrills, and goosebump moments.
Bollywood actor Kabir Bedi was at the Wankhede Stadium on Thursday, celebrating Italy’s maiden win at the T20 World Cup — they beat Nepal by 10 wickets.
Bedi, who rose to fame in Italy for his portrayal of the pirate Sandokan in the eponymous TV series in 1976, was a special guest, invited by Cricket Italy.
“History was made! Italy’s first win in the T20 World Cup is an amazing achievement for a non-cricketing country that worships football,” Bedi wrote on Instagram.
Maha Shivratri, celebrated on 15th February, 2026, is one of the most revered Hindu festivals. It is dedicated to worshipping Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. Among the various offerings made to Shiva, Bhasma (sacred ash) holds special spiritual significance. It symbolizes purity, detachment, and the transient nature of life. Applying Bhasma is believed to bring prosperity, spiritual growth, and divine blessings.
This Maha Shivratri, learn how to prepare pure Shiv Bhasma at home and honor Lord Shiva with devotion and authenticity.
The Significance of Shiv Bhasma
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According to the Shiv Puran, Bhasma is regarded as Lord Shiva’s primary attire, symbolizing the ultimate truth that everything in the universe will eventually turn to ash. Applying Bhasma is believed to bring prosperity, spiritual growth, and success. It signifies detachment from material possessions and a step closer to the divine. Devotees believe that wearing the Bhasma offered to Shiva invites blessings and positivity into their lives.
Why Bhasma is Offered on Maha Shivratri
Maha Shivratri, observed on the Chaturdashi Tithi of the Phalguna month, is dedicated to the worship of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. On this day, devotees offer Bael leaves, Dhatura flowers, Akka flowers, garlands, and most importantly, Bhasma to the Shivling. Bhasma represents purity and the transient nature of life, making it an essential part of Shiva worship.
How to Prepare Shiv Bhasma at Home
While yogis traditionally use ash from cremation grounds, this practice isn’t feasible for everyone. Market-bought Bhasma often contains powdered white stone, which is not ideal for religious rituals. However, you can easily prepare pure Shiv Bhasma at home using natural ingredients.
► Take fresh cow dung and shape it into small cakes.
► Dry these cakes thoroughly under sunlight until they are hard.
► Burn the Cow Dung Cakes:
► Once dried, burn the cow dung cakes until they turn into fine ash.
Prepare Sacred Wood Ash:
► Collect dry wood from sacred trees like Peepal, Banyan, Amaltas, Palash, Shami, and Ber.
► Burn this wood while chanting Shiva mantras to create spiritually charged ash.
► Combine and Filter:
► Mix the ash from the cow dung cakes and the sacred woods.
► Filter the combined ash through a clean cloth to remove impurities.
Your homemade Shiv Bhasma is now ready for worship. Use it to anoint the Shivling during Maha Shivratri and for personal application during prayers.
The Deeper Meaning of Shiv Bhasma
Shiv Bhasma serves as a reminder that the human body is temporary, just an outer shell, and that spiritual growth is the path to ultimate liberation. Applying Bhasma signifies the destruction of ego, attachment, and ignorance, leading to inner peace and enlightenment.
This Maha Shivratri, honor Lord Shiva with pure Bhasma and invite his divine blessings into your life.
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Brandman Retail, a distributor and retailer for the premium athleisure and lifestyle brands, has been listed on NSE at a valuation of ₹324.85 crore.
The company, which has an IPO price of ₹176, settled at ₹211.80 on NSE on Friday, up 4.98 per cent.
Brandman Retail, which has raised ₹86 crore through its public issue, will invest the proceeds in store expansion, working capital support, and general corporate purposes, according to a company statement.
Brandman Retail currently operates 21 stores across India, which is a mix of Exclusive Brand Outlets (EBOs) and Multi-Brand Outlets (MBOs).
“As part of its next growth phase, the company plans to open 15 new stores funded through IPO proceeds, forming the first leg of a broader expansion strategy aimed at building a 50+ store national network,” it said.
Founded by Arun Malhotra, Brandman Retail has positioned itself as a platform for international sports and lifestyle brands seeking structured entry and expansion in the Indian market.
It operates through a multi-brand retail format as Sneakrz. It has global brands New Balance, Saucony, Anta, Wilson, Salomon and Rockport, in its portfolio here.
As Brandman Retail expands into high-growth Tier II & III markets, it expects its revenues to grow over threefold in the next five years.
“We see strong demand emerging beyond metros, and our focus is on building a sustainable, multi-city retail platform for global sports and lifestyle brands,” said Arun Malhotra.
India’s sports and athleisure market is having a double-digit growth, driven by factors including growing trends for athleisure, fitness participation and increasing brand awareness.
“With organised sneaker retail still underpenetrated in non-metro markets, Brandman Retail aims to capitalise on the structural shift toward branded retail consumption,” it said.
Music composer and singer Palash Muchhal was granted relief in the wake of the defamation suit in which he filed a ₹10 crore defamation case against Marathi actor Vidnyan Mane for making ‘false’ and ‘outrageous’ accusations. The Bombay High Court restrained Vidnyan Mane from making defamatory remarks against the composer. Now Palash’s advocate, Shreyansh Mithare, welcomed the court’s decision as a “relief” and commented on the issue.
Palash Muchhal’s lawyer has commented after fraud allegations.
‘Palash is trying to move on with his life’
As per the latest update from news agency ANI, Mithare said, “There has been a lot of controversy about Palash Muchhal, especially surrounding his marriage. But now both the families have chosen their own paths, and Palaash is trying to move on with his life. This controversy is not about the two parties but from a third party. A man named Vidnyan Mane from Mumbai’s Sangli has claimed to have given ₹40 lakhs to Palaash for making a film. He also claimed that the money has not been returned.”
He went on to add, “Vidnyan Mane has made some defamatory statements in the media. He has also made some allegations about Palash’s marriage. This is a personal attack on Palash. We had sent him a defamation notice of ₹10 crores. After he didn’t stop making such statements, we reached out to the High Court, which has now issued a restraining order. The court has restrained Mane from talking about Palash and his family to the media until the case is decided. I think that the third person, Vidnyan Mane, must be investigated on the basis of what he is saying and why he is doing it. Palash is a strong boy and is mentally prepared to fight the matter legally.”
What was the complaint?
The composer’s advocates Siddesh Bhole and Shreyansh Mitare had submitted to the court that there was a commercial dispute between the parties. But Mane’s comments in the interview refer to an incident that is alleged to have occurred on November 23, 2025, which have harmed not just Muchhal’s reputation but also that of his family members.
As per the complaint, Palash met Mane in Sangli on December 5, 2023. As Mane showed interest in investing in film production, Muchhal said he could invest in his upcoming project ‘Nazaria’ as a producer, he claimed. After the film was released on OTT platforms, Mane can earn a profit of ₹12 lakh on an investment of ₹25 lakh, Muchhal told him, and also offered him a role in the film, the complaint alleged. The two met twice after that, and Mane allegedly gave a total of ₹40 lakh to Muchhal as of March 2025. The project, however, did not get completed, so Mane demanded his money back but allegedly got no response. He then approached Sangli police. He also accused Palash of cheating on Smriti before their marriage.
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India skipper Suryakumar Yadav has admitted that Pakistan will have a slight advantage going into the much anticipated T20 World Cup 2026 match between India and Pakistan in Colombo, Sri Lanka. The skipper admitted that their rivals will have an edge in the match due to the team playing all their matches in the tournament as he addressed the media in the pre match press conference today.
“Pakistan is playing good cricket in recent times.They have been here in Sri Lanka from a while now, so they’ll have an edge playing in Sri Lanka (Colombo).” Surya said in the pre match press conference.
Talking about the high pressure-match, Surya said ” Whenever you play a big rival like Pakistan, it becomes always about the occassion. No matter how much we say that it just another match for us, it can be never be like that and we as cricketers play accordingly and prepare for the match at hand.”
Former Bigg Boss 13 contestant Abu Malik has shared a lesser-known anecdote about the early days of the reality show, revealing that Sidharth Shukla was initially hesitant to be linked with Shehnaaz Gill inside the house. Speaking on the YouTube show Maa Kasam, Abu fondly remembered his late friend while offering insight into how equations shifted over time.
Abul Malik opened up about Sidharth Shukla and Shehnaaz Gill
Recalling their conversations during Bigg Boss 13, Abu said, “Sidharth was a very good friend of mine, the one who passed away…” He explained that in the first few weeks, Sidharth was unsure about forming a close association with Shehnaaz and fellow contestant Asim Riaz. Sharing one of Sidharth’s remarks, Abu quoted him as saying, “If this guy doesn’t know who Hitler is, she doesn’t know where Germany is. Now you want me to be attached to them?”
According to Abu, the comment reflected Sidharth’s initial perception that their personalities and worldviews were too different. He suggested that Sidharth valued certain conversations and intellectual compatibility, which he felt might be lacking at the time. However, Abu clarified that this hesitation was short-lived.
As the season progressed, Sidharth and Shehnaaz’s bond grew stronger. What started as light-hearted banter gradually turned into one of the most talked-about dynamics on the show. Abu noted that Shehnaaz had openly expressed her fondness for Sidharth early on, and her playful, affectionate nature eventually softened his stance. Their camaraderie became a central highlight of the season, often bringing both drama and emotional moments to the forefront.
On how SidNaaz became popular
Despite never officially labelling their relationship, fans passionately supported the duo, affectionately calling them “SidNaaz.” Sidharth ultimately emerged as the winner of Bigg Boss 13 in 2020, while Shehnaaz’s popularity soared alongside his.
Abu’s recollection sheds light on how relationships inside the intense, competitive atmosphere of reality television can evolve unexpectedly, turning initial reluctance into a deep connection that continues to be remembered fondly by fans even years later.
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