Singer Jasmine Sandlas recently opened up about her family’s difficult journey after moving from India to the United States, sharing an emotional account of her father’s sacrifices and the struggles they faced in their early years abroad.
Jasmine Sandlas talks about facing poverty in the US
In a candid conversation, the Dhurandhar singer recalled how her family’s life changed drastically after migration. Despite her father holding a prestigious position in India, he had to start from scratch in the US to support his family. “When we used to live in India, my father had a high-profile job… he was a law school valedictorian,” she said, highlighting his academic and professional achievements before the move.
Spain’s foreign minister has warned the EU risks losing credibility if it fails to apply the same principles to Israel’s “perpetual war” in the Middle East as it does to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. He urged a unified stance, citing human rights clauses in the EU–Israel agreement and criticising ongoing violence in Gaza, the West Bank and Lebanon.
Comedian Kapil Sharma is set to return with a laughter-packed family drama, Daadi Ki Shaadi. The makers have unveiled the film’s trailer, offering a glimpse into its chaotic household and quirky dynamics. The film also marks the Bollywood debut of Riddhima Kapoor Sahni, daughter of Neetu Kapoor and the late Rishi Kapoor, and the trailer has already received a thumbs-up from Alia Bhatt.
Daadi Ki Shaadi trailer: Kapil Sharma and Neetu Kapoor headline this family drama.
Daadi Ki Shaadi trailer
The trailer opens with Kapil’s family worrying about his marriage, soon finding a seemingly perfect match in Sadia Khateeb, intelligent, beautiful, and well-suited to a joint family. However, things take an unexpected turn when Sadia’s grandmother, played by Neetu Kapoor, decides to get married herself. This creates a major hurdle, as Sadia’s family is given an ultimatum, stop the grandmother’s wedding or risk losing the alliance with Kapil.
Determined to prevent the marriage, Kapil resorts to his typical Delhi-style tactics, even bringing in goons to intimidate Neetu’s groom, played by R. Sarathkumar. However, the plan backfires when the groom turns out to be far tougher than expected, dubbed “Tom Cruise”, and confidently warns Kapil. The chaos intensifies with the entry of Riddhima Kapoor Sahni as Neetu’s daughter, who becomes another obstacle in the wedding plans. The trailer then spirals into a series of comic twists, culminating in the revelation that Sarathkumar’s character may not be who he claims to be.
Sharing the trailer, the production house wrote, “Shaadi hogi daadi ki, aur entertain honge aap sab! 🙂↔️ Trailer out now. #DaadiKiShaadi in cinemas on 8 May 2026. Gen D to Gen Z, all are invited.” Alia Bhatt also took to Instagram Stories and reshared the trailer with popcorn and celebration emojis, hinting at her excitement for the film. Fans, too, expressed their enthusiasm. One wrote, “Comedy ka level kaafi solid lag raha hai (The comedy level looks quite solid).” Another commented, “This comedy is perfect for a mass audience.” A third added, “Something cute and refreshing, can’t wait for it.”
About Daadi Ki Shaadi
Helmed by Ashish R Mohan and backed by RTake Studios and BeingU Studios, the family comedy drama stars Kapil Sharma, R. Sarathkumar, Neetu Kapoor, Teju Kolhapuri, Sadia Khateeb and Riddhima Kapoor Sahni, among others, in key roles. The film is scheduled to release in theatres on 8 May, on the occasion of Mother’s Day.
Talking about working with Neetu Kapoor in Daadi Ki Shaadi, Sadia told Zoom, “The experience of shooting this film was the best experience of my life. I am thrilled and happy to be a part of this story. And to be working with people like Neetu ma’am, Kapil Sharma, Aditi Mittal, Riddhima, I only feel grateful because I had a great experience.”
Complaint filed over alleged objectionable remarks
The complaint was filed by Bhanu Prakash, a BJP leader from Andhra Pradesh and member associated with the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams board. He has accused the actor of making defamatory and offensive statements that, according to him, have hurt the sentiments of the Hindu community.
In his petition to authorities, Bhanu Prakash has urged that legal action be taken not only against Prakash Raj but also against others who allegedly encouraged or amplified the remarks. He has described the comments as “derogatory” and claimed they were intended to distort religious narratives and provoke outrage.
What triggered the controversy
The row stems from an appearance made by Prakash Raj at the Kerala Literature Festival in January, where he participated in a discussion with journalist Shahina KK. During the session, he narrated an adapted version of an episode inspired by the Ramayana, originally shared in a children’s theatre workshop.
In his narration, he described a fictionalised exchange involving characters from the epic, including a modernised dialogue where Ram mentions paying for fruits consumed during their journey. The storytelling segment was part of a broader conversation and was not presented as a literal retelling.
However, clips from the session later surfaced online and began circulating widely, drawing criticism from sections of social media and political groups.
Fresh complaint and legal escalation
Separately, advocate Amita Sachdeva also filed a complaint on April 16, alleging that the remarks were intentionally provocative and aimed at hurting religious sentiments. She stated that, as a devotee, she found the comments offensive and demanded strict action.
She further remarked that “insults to religious beliefs and Sanatan Dharma will not be tolerated,” reflecting growing public and legal pressure around the issues.
As of now, officials have not confirmed any formal action in response to the complaints. The matter continues to draw attention amid ongoing debate over freedom of expression and the boundaries of public commentary on religious narratives.
Fertiliser production in India fell to a five-year low in March, reflecting input shortages triggered by the ongoing war in West Asia, even as the combined index of eight core industries (popularly called core sector index) contracted by 0.4% on an annual basis, the weakest reading since August 2024 when it shrank 1.5%.
A farmer sprinkles fertiliser on crops in a field on the outskirts of Amritsar on April 9 (AFP FILE)
The data, released by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry on Monday, showed that if fertilisers were excluded from the index—their weight is just 2.63%—the overall index would have remained flat instead of contracting.
The March contraction in the index was driven by four sectors: fertilisers, crude oil, coal and electricity.
Fertiliser output plunged 24.6% from a year earlier, by far the sharpest fall among the eight industries.
In absolute terms, the fertiliser production index came in at 95.7 in March 2026, the lowest this value has been since April 2021, when it came in at 88.3.
The core sector index has a base of 100 for 2011-12.
For the new cropping season to be disruption free, the Indian economy would need either the supply-chain crisis to ease or imported fertiliser supplies to compensate for the loss of the domestic production.
According to data in the latest Economic Survey, India imports about 27% of its total fertiliser consumption.
To be sure, recent developments suggest that the worst of the supply shock to India’s fertiliser industry is over.
HT reported on April 9 that “natural gas supplies to fertiliser plants have been raised again from 90% to 95% of their requirement…the second increase in a week” after a previous increase from “70% to 90%.”
Natural gas is both fuel and feedstock for fertiliser plants. Its supplies had to be reduced to maintain no disruption in PNG (Piped Natural Gas) and CNG (Compressed Natural Gas) supplies for cooking and automobiles.
When read with the fact that the March production data shows a fall of about 25%, largely in sync with the temporary 30% reduction in natural gas supplies for fertiliser plants, an enhancement in gas supplies in April should help revive production.
Among other sectors in the core sector index, coal production fell 4%, crude oil output contracted 5.7%, and electricity generation slipped 0.5%.
Steel and cement continued to expand, but both slowed sharply from February.
Steel output rose 2.2% in March, down from 7.6% in February, while cement production increased 4% compared with 8.9% growth a month earlier.
The final growth rate for the February index was revised to 2.8%, while cumulative growth in the fiscal year 2025-26 stood at 2.6%.
Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar duo has crushed box office records, with the sequel hitting ₹1,100cr domestically. Now, its full-length making-of BTS film—featuring Ranveer Singh, Arjun Rampal, and more—eyes a Q4 2026 theatrical debut, a first for Indian cinema. No leaks yet; Aditya’s photo-only posts hint at the plan.
Following the unprecedented box office devastation caused by Aditya Dhar’s spy-thriller duology, the makers of ‘Dhurandhar’ (2025) and ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’ (2026) are set to create history once more. In a first-of-its-kind move for the Indian film industry, a full-length making-of documentary is reportedly being prepared for a grand theatrical release. As of April 21, 2026, the sequel is still dominating theaters, having recently crossed the monumental Rs. 1,100 crore net milestone at the domestic box office.
Making-of plans for ‘Dhurandhar’ theatrical release
According to Hindustan Times, the makers have decided to turn even the film’s making into a spectacle. All the BTS footage and cast interviews will be collated into a full-length feature film, unveiled as a theatrical release in the last quarter of 2026, and then eventually stream on the OTT platform. All the major players in the film including actors Ranveer Singh, Arjun Rampal, and director Aditya Dhar, are not doing any media interactions yet because their first interviews will be part of this BTS film that will directly arrive in theatres. It is a first for any Indian film, and the makers are ensuring that no BTS footage goes out on social media before the release of the film.
Aditya Dhar’s post on social media
For some time, Aditya has been thanking his crew via social media posts, but he’s stuck to photos only, with no videos in sight. It seems like a clue that the movie’s video clips are being reserved for the big-screen debut of its behind-the-scenes feature.
‘Dhurandhar’ box office success
Aditya Dhar’s ‘Dhurandhar’, boasting stars like Ranveer Singh, Arjun Rampal, Akshaye Khanna, Sara Arjun, Rakesh Bedi, Sanjay Dutt, R. Madhavan, and Danish Pandor, dominated as India’s top domestic grosser, raking in over Rs 800 crores. The follow-up, ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’, raised the bar as the first Indian film to hit Rs 1000 crores purely from domestic collections.
Comedian Krushna Abhishek and his wife Kashmera Shah appear to have finally buried the hatchet with his mami, Sunita Ahuja, after years of well-known family tensions. A new promo of Laughter Chefs hints at a reconciliation, as Sunita makes a surprise appearance on the show, leaving Krushna and Kashmera visibly stunned, with their reactions stealing the spotlight.
Sunita Ahuja’s appearance on Laughter Chefs season 3 surprises Krushna Abhishek and Kashmera Shah.
Sunita Ahuja appears on Laughter Chefs season 3
In the promo, Sunita is seen entering the set of Laughter Chefs, calling out Krushna’s name at the top of her voice. As she walks in, Krushna and Kashmera look surprised and speechless. Krushna immediately leaves everything and lies down to touch his mami Sunita’s feet. Seeing this, Kashmera gets emotional, while others on the set are seen hooting and cheering for their reunion.
Fans also reacted to the moment. One wrote, “This is amazing. If Govinda ji had come too, it would have made the show even more special.” Another commented, “So happy for Krushna.” A third wrote, “The smile on Krushna’s face shows how happy he is. Finally, the wait is over for them.”
Earlier, the three were also seen interacting with the paparazzi and sharing a warm hug. Speaking to them, Sunita said, “14 saal ke baad aaj vanvaas khatam hua hai (After 14 years, our exile has ended today).” Krushna burst out laughing, while Kashmera quipped, “Ab kisi aur ka shuru hoga (Now, someone else’s will begin).” Sunita added, “Kis kis ki jalegi, bhagwan hi jaane (Only God knows who all will be jealous).”
Krushna said, “This was a big surprise. We did not know that she would join the show today. Thanks to her for agreeing to do this. With this, we have ended all speculation and rumours that made headlines over the last 12 years.”
About Krushna-Kashmera’s feud with Sunita Ahuja
The rift between Krushna Abhishek and Govinda began after the actor took offence to Krushna’s jokes about him on television. Sunita Ahuja also distanced herself from Krushna and his family, reportedly upset by a past tweet from Kashmera Shah about “people who dance for money”, which she believed was directed at Govinda.
Over time, tensions escalated, with public statements from both sides—Krushna once alleged that Govinda didn’t visit his children in hospital, while Govinda dismissed him as dishonest—keeping the feud in the headlines. In 2024, Sunita even said she avoided Kapil Sharma’s show because it featured Krushna. However, recently, when Govinda accidentally shot himself in the leg, Krushna and Kashmera visited him in hospital, signalling an end to the long-standing feud.
Check out who is the People Magazine’s Most Beautiful Star 2026 (AI generated image)
Anne Hathaway named World’s Most Beautiful Star 2026
Hathaway, who has built one of Hollywood’s most decorated careers over two decades, acknowledged the honour on Instagram, writing, “Thank you so much to @people magazine for having me on the cover!”
Two decades after they first ruled the fashion world as Miranda, Andy, Emily and Nigel, Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt and Stanley Tucci are set to return to the glossy world of Runway, bringing back the style, drama and sharp wit that made the 2006 film a cultural phenomenon.
About Devil Wears Prada 2
The much-awaited sequel once again reunites the original cast with director David Frankel and writer Aline Brosh McKenna, while also expanding the universe with new faces including Kenneth Branagh, Simone Ashley, Justin Theroux, Lucy Liu, Patrick Brammall, Caleb Hearon, Helen J. Shen and B.J. Novak. Adding to the nostalgia, Tracie Thoms and Tibor Feldman reprise their roles as Lily and Irv.
Speaking to People, Hathaway reflected warmly on the original 2006 film, singling out her co-stars for praise. Of Streep, she said, “She defines how it’s done. Somebody who is just living greatness and never rests on that laurel.”
The Devil Wears Prada 2 will hit theatres on May 1, 2026, marking the return of one of cinema’s most iconic fashion dramas.
About Anne Hathaway
Anne Hathaway is an American actress known for her acclaimed work in film and television. Over the years, she has received several major honours, including an Academy Award, a BAFTA, a Golden Globe, and a Primetime Emmy Award. Her films have collectively earned more than $6.8 billion at the global box office, and she was also ranked among the world’s highest-paid actresses in 2015.
Road transport and highways minister Nitin Gadkari
India should aim for 100 per cent ethanol blending in the near future to strengthen energy self-reliance, road transport and highways minister Nitin Gadkari said on Tuesday. He said that vulnerabilities in oil supplies due to the ongoing crisis in West Asia have made it essential for the country to reduce dependence on imports.Speaking at the Indian Federation of Green Energy’s Green Transport Conclave, Gadkari said, “In the near future, India should aspire to achieve 100 per cent ethanol blending… Today, we are facing an energy crisis due to the war in West Asia, so it is necessary for us to become self-reliant in the energy sector,” as quoted by PTI.India currently allows vehicles to run on E20 petrol, which contains 20 per cent ethanol, with minor engine modifications to avoid corrosion and related issues. In 2023, PM Modi launched petrol blended with 20 per cent ethanol. Countries such as Brazil have already achieved 100 per cent ethanol blending.Gadkari noted that India imports 87 per cent of its oil requirements, adding, “We import fossil fuels worth Rs 22 lakh crore, which is also causing pollution… so we need to work on increasing production of alternative fuel and bio-fuel.”On future energy solutions, he stressed the importance of green hydrogen but pointed out challenges in cost and transport. “Transport of hydrogen fuel is a problem. Also, we need to produce 1 kg of hydrogen at $1 dollar, to make India an exporter of energy,” he said, adding that hydrogen production from waste should be explored.The minister also emphasised the role of a circular economy in generating employment opportunities. While calling for reduced reliance on petrol and diesel vehicles, he clarified, “But we can not force people to stop buying petrol and diesel vehicles.”Addressing concerns about E20 fuel, Gadkari said the petroleum sector is lobbying against the move. He also urged automobile manufacturers to prioritise quality over cost to expand into new markets.Last year, Gadkari dismissed criticism against E20 (ethanol-blended petrol), saying a “paid” social media campaign is being run to “target me politically.” He said Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers and Automotive Research Association of India have shared their findings on ethanol blending in petrol. He added that India’s ethanol programme has benefited farmers, noting that ethanol made from maize has helped them get better prices and led to gains of Rs 45,000 crore.
