Veteran Joshna Chinappa and Veer Chotrani advanced in the Hamburg Open squash, while compatriots Velavan Senthilkumar and Tanvi Khanna bowed out in the opening round here.
Former women`s world No 10 Joshna eased past local challenger Saskia Beinhard 11-4, 11-5, 11-4, while men`s world No 47 Chotrani beat Spain`s Ivan Perez 11-8, 11-9, 11-8 in the PSA Bronze-level event.
Men`s fifth seed Abhay Singh, who moved up to a career-best world ranking of 22 this week, and Ramit Tandon, the seventh seed, received first-round byes.
Other Indian results – Men: R Tsukue (Jpn) bt V Senthilkumar 11-4, 11-9, 14-12; Women: Hannah Craig (Irl) bt Tanvi Khanna 11-5, 11-7, 13-11.
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The biggest announcement of the year is finally here. Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Love & War is set to anchor India’s Republic Day weekend, releasing worldwide on Thursday, January 21, 2027. The film stars the epic trio of Ranbir Kapoor, Vicky Kaushal and Alia Bhatt.
Love and War finally has a release date
Bhansali`s epic romantic saga Love & War is among the most anticipated films of the year. The period drama was supposed to hit theatres in 2026. However, production delay led to the makers announcing a new release date. One of the most anticipated romantic dramas, the film brings together Ranbir Kapoor, Vicky Kaushal and Alia Bhatt in a powerful, high-stakes emotional saga.
On Friday, the makers took to social media to share the new release date for the film.
Carrying the signature Bhansali stamp of immersive storytelling and visually rich cinematic world, the film is expected to deliver both scale and emotional depth for audiences worldwide.
Mounted on a grand scale, Love & War marks Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s most ambitious romantic drama yet. With its sweeping narrative and emotional intensity, it stands as India’s grandest love saga and one of the biggest romantic spectacles in Indian cinema.
Love & War will be released in Hindi, Tamil and Telugu.
The Indian Premier League 2026 is underway with non-stop action every evening, and young players are making the best use of this global stage to make a case for themselves as they chase their first Indian Cap. While making a debut for India is the dream of every young cricketer in our country, it takes exceptional performance from players at this level to make a case for themselves in front of the selectors and earn a central contract with the BCCI. And winning an Orange Cap can act as a medium for these young batters competing out there on the 22-yard pitch.
Punjab Kings’ Prabhsimran Singh plays a shot during the IPL. (ANI Pic Service)
Young names have flashed this year, with Rajasthan Royals’ rising star, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, leading the way with his stellar performances. However, some players, despite their calibre and on-pitch performances, have flown under the radar.
The 25-year-old wicketkeeper batter from Punjab Kings, Prabhsimran Singh, has dished out standout performances over the past few years. The young batter, who made his debut for PBKS in 2019 against Sunrisers Hyderabad, enjoyed his first breakout season in IPL 2023, scoring 358 runs in 14 innings. His consistency and confidence with the bat showed up in PBKS’ last year’s championship run, where they lost to the Royal Challengers Bengaluru. He amassed 549 runs across 17 matches, striking at an explosive 160.53, and with his best of 91, which came against Lucknow Super Giants. His aggressive approach with the bat, showing calmness in crunch situations, certainly made a case for him as he was retained ahead of the IPL 2026 for ₹4 crore, cementing his place as a top-order batter for his franchise.
The faith in Prabhsimran has certainly paid off thus far in the ongoing 2026 edition, as PBKS lead the table unbeaten with 4 wins out of 5 matches. His latest match-winning cameo last evening against a Mumbai Indians bowling attack led by Jasprit Bumrah at the iconic Wankhede stadium helped him gain the centre of the stage. He helped his team finish off in style with an unbeaten 80 in just 39 balls, chasing a competitive total of 195 in just 16.3 overs with 7 wickets in hand. His innings certainly made a statement while also adding to the misery of a toothless MI bowling unit this season.
The man of the moment against MI revealed the secret behind his maturity with the bat this season, and how his off-field relationship with IPL greats has given him the confidence to take the next step in this journey.
“Actually, in the off-season, I worked a lot with Yuvi paaji (Yuvraj Singh). So whenever I talk to him, he says that you have a lot of time, you can play a little longer,” said Prabhsimran.
The young batter also pointed out how easier it becomes to play his natural game in the middle when you have the utmost confidence from the team’s leadership in your abilities, while focusing more on collective efforts rather than individual glories.
“Earlier, I used to get out in the 30s or 40s, so now I look to play longer innings. And, as we discuss in team meetings, mainly, it doesn’t matter to us whether we go for the Orange Cap or the Purple Cap; the goal is to create enough impact so that you can easily win matches for your team.”
“Obviously, when I first arrived, I didn’t get many opportunities to play. But over the last three to four years, I’ve been getting chances. Sometimes things go well, sometimes they don’t. I just want to thank Punjab Kings. If they have backed me, then it is my duty to pay them back,” added Prabhsimran.
Survival in modern T20 cricket requires adaptability and continuous upskilling by players, giving them an edge over competitors, and Prabhsimran has certainly shown how well he has embraced the high-octane nature of the game with his performances this season. Scoring 211 runs in just 4 innings and averaging over 70 while scoring two fifties along the way, he has climbed up the Orange Cap standings, sitting 5th over his compatriots, Iyer and Sooryavanshi.
His IPL exploits over the past few years and his call-up to India A last September, where he stood out with a 102 off just 66 balls against Australia A, show that he remains in the pool of highly talented players in the selectors’ eyes. It remains just a matter of time before Prabhsimran gets his first senior call-up to show his calibre at the international level.
Myanmar pardons former leader Win Myint, while lawyer for Aung San Suu Kyi says her jail sentence has been reduced.
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Thousands of prisoners in Myanmar have been granted amnesty or had their sentences reduced. The pardon order by Min Aung Hlaing is one of his first official acts since the coup leader became president this month.
The move comes as the lawyer for jailed former leader Aung San Suu Kyi told the Reuters news agency that her sentence has been reduced. Former president Win Myint, detained since the 2021 coup, was also pardoned of his convictions, a statement from the presidency said.
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Min Aung Hlaing approved an amnesty for 4,335 prisoners, Myanmar’s state television MRTV reported.
A communique on behalf of Min Aung Hlaing said “those serving death sentences shall have their sentences commuted to life imprisonment”, without naming specific prisoners.
“The President has pardoned Win Myint,” said another statement from Min Aung Hlaing’s office. Win Myint was “granted a pardon and the reduction of his remaining sentences under specified conditions”, MRTV said.
Suu Kyi, 80, is serving a 27-year sentence on charges her allies describe as politically motivated. Her sentence was cut by one-sixth, her lawyer told Reuters, but it remains unclear whether the Nobel Peace Prize winner will be allowed to serve the rest of her sentence under house arrest. Min Aung Hlaing placed Suu Kyi under arrest after the coup.
Amnesties typically happen as Myanmar marks Independence Day in January and its New Year in April.
Among those to be released are 179 foreign nationals, who will be deported. The amnesty also includes the commutation of all death sentences to life imprisonment, life sentences reduced to 40 years, and a one-sixth reduction in term lengths for all other prisoners.
30,000 political prisoners
The latest amnesty comes just a week after Min Aung Hlaing was sworn in as president in the capital Naypyidaw.
In his inauguration address, he declared that “Myanmar has returned to the path of democracy and is heading towards a better future”, while acknowledging the country still had many “challenges to overcome.”
Outside Yangon’s Insein prison on Friday, families gathered in the heat, hoping their relatives would be among those freed.
“My brother has been imprisoned for a political case,” 38-year-old Aung Htet Naing told the AFP news agency. “I am hoping that he might be included in today’s release. We cannot expect much because he wasn’t included in previous pardons.”
His caution reflects a documented pattern: according to the Institute for Strategy and Policy Myanmar, fewer than 14 percent of those released in successive amnesties since the coup have been political prisoners.
Suu Kyi has not been seen in public since the conclusion of her trials, and her whereabouts remain unknown. Her son Kim Aris told Reuters last year that he had received only limited information about her condition and that her health was declining.
While Friday’s sentence reduction marks a notable shift, rights groups have long called for her unconditional release, arguing that any sentence rooted in politically motivated charges should be annulled entirely rather than reduced.
Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma has been raving about Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar films since the first film was released last December, and the sequel was released in March. However, he has one criticism of Dhurandhar: The Revenge, which concerns the portrayal of a key character in the Ranveer Singh-starrer. On the Hussain Zaidi Files podcast, the Satya director said that it does not align with what he knows.
Ram Gopal Varma says Ranveer Singh and Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar films got this wrong.
Ram Gopal Varma disagrees with this character’s portrayal in Dhurandhar 2
RGV was asked about Dhurandhar on the podcast, and he called it ‘one of the greatest films ever made’. He stated that his opinion was only as a director, as he had ‘zero understanding of the Pakistan underworld’. He even called it an ‘extraordinary film’ while stating there was one thing he disagreed with.
“The only element I disagree in that is, I feel, the portrayal of Dawood Ibrahim. Everybody will have their own sources. I think that has been shown incorrectly. But it’s not that I claim to be an authority in this. It’s not falling in line with what I know,” he said. When Zaidi mentioned that he heard Dawood once suffered from food poisoning but recovered, despite what was shown in the film, RGV seemed to agree.
Ram Gopal Varma says Dawood Ibrahim inactive by choice
In the film, Dawood is shown as the elusive Bade Sahab, who is the mastermind behind the terror attacks in India. He is shown as a sick and ageing individual who is bedridden but still controls the ISI (Inter-Services Intelligence) and terror networks. The film also ends with Rakesh Bedi’s character, Jameel Jamali, being revealed as an Indian agent who secretly poisoned Dawood years ago and is responsible for his condition.
Commenting on this narrative, RGV stated that he has also heard rumours that Dawood is inactive because he’s unwell. However, he believes that the reality is otherwise. “He’s inactive because of his choice, not anything else. He stopped doing anything. Forget allegations, anyone’s name can be included in a chargesheet. After the 1993 blasts and Samad Khan’s murder in 1983, everything else is speculation. He retired 20 years back from crime is what I believe. ISI will have far better contacts than Dawood Ibrahim, a retired filmmaker, today.”
RGV also commented that during Osama Bin Laden’s death, he was described as a ‘present danger’ by authorities, while ‘nobody is interested’ in Dawood anymore, putting him in a different category. He also mentioned how other gangsters took over from him after that. The Dhurandhar films also star Akshaye Khanna, Arjun Rampal, R Madhavan, Sara Arjun, Gaurav Gera, Danish Pandor, and others. They have collectively grossed over ₹3000 crore worldwide.
Prabhsimran Singh has been part of Punjab Kings, earlier Kings XI Punjab, since 2019, when the IPL franchise splurged Rs 4.8 crore on the youngster. Over the last few seasons, the hard-hitting batter has found consistency, with Ricky Ponting playing a big role in it.
NEW DELHI: On Thursday evening, Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer hailed Prabhsimran Singh for “raising his bar”. The 26-year-old lit up the Wankhede Stadium with his exquisite strokeplay, slamming an unbeaten 39-ball 80 against the Mumbai Indians to take Punjab Kings home. With this victory, Punjab Kings sit top of the IPL 2026 points table.Amid all the noise around teen sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and six-hitting prowess of Priyansh Arya, who is also Prabhsimran’s opening partner, the Patiala-born batter is quietly doing his job — one knock at a time. Prabhsimran played a pivotal role in the Punjab Kings reaching the finals last season, scoring 549 runs at a strike rate of 160.53.“I think he has certainly raised his bar, considering last season where he was going in the power play, just swinging wild. Even though getting runs, he was giving us excellent starts. But this time I feel that he’s got that maturity to finish off the game,” Iyer said in the post-match presentation, showering praise on Prabhsimran.“And it’s great to see youngsters coming up and finishing off the games, taking the responsibility and saying that, okay, I’m going to win the match for the team. So phenomenal player, talent, and other than that, I feel that the more matches he’s getting, he’s actually getting (more) mature,” he added.The 25-year-old has been part of Punjab Kings, earlier Kings XI Punjab, since 2019, when the Mohali-based franchise splurged Rs 4.8 crore on the youngster.In the initial years, the youngster did not get many chances. In the first six years, he played only nine games. It was from IPL 2023 that he started playing regularly. In IPL 2023 and 2024, he scored 358 runs and 334 runs respectively, but consistency was an issue.Before IPL 2025, Ricky Ponting called Prabhsimran Singh, gave him confidence, and also assigned him a task.“The task was to work on his cut and pull shots. Our academy timings are from 3:30 PM, but Prabhsimran used to come at 1:30 PM, and during those six weeks before the IPL, he worked really hard on his batting,” Kamalpreet Sandhu, Prabhsimran’s coach, told TimesofIndia.com.Last season’s performances helped him get picked for the India A squad to face Australia A in September. He capitalised on the opportunity by smashing 102 off 68 balls in the third unofficial ODI, helping India A seal the series 2-1.Ahead of IPL 2026, Ponting gave him another task, this time to avoid throwing away his wicket in the 30s and 40s.“That had been his problem. He used to hit quick cameos and then get out. Ponting advised him that since his game against spin was good, he could take an over or two after the powerplay. He told him that if he stayed till the 16th or 17th over, his strike rate would not dip. It was all about confidence,” said Kamalpreet Sandhu.In five matches this season, the 26-year-old has scored 211 runs at a strike rate of 173, including two fifties. He currently sits in the top five leading run-scorers.A rare talentRight from a young age, Prabhsimran was known as a hard-hitting batter in Punjab. The Patiala-born was so talented that during an Under-14 match at Dhruv Pandove Stadium, after he smashed a couple of sixes, the late D. P. Azad, then chairman of the Punjab Cricket Association coaching committee, remarked that he was too good for U-14s and did not allow him to continue in that tournament.“In 2012, Azad sir selected 20 Under-14 kids from six districts. I was the coach of Patiala Under-14. The likes of Anmolpreet Singh, Prabhsimran Singh, and Mayank Markande were in Patiala Under-14, whereas Shubman Gill and Nehal Wadhera were in Mohali and Ludhiana, respectively.“In one of the matches at Dhruv Pandove Stadium, Prabhsimran smashed eight sixes in the first three overs. Azad sir refused to believe that the kid was only 11 or 12. After two games, he said that Prabhsimran was too good for that level and that the other kids should not be scared,” Kamalpreet Sandhu said.“I still remember DP Azad sir’s words: ‘Kamal, look after this kid, he is special.’ He had natural strength, strong wrists, and hit the ball with immense power,” said Kamalpreet Sandhu, who runs Cricket Hub Academy.Kamal said there were a couple of moments that changed Prabhsimran as an individual. The first was being overlooked for the 2018 U-19 World Cup, which India won under Prithvi Shaw. A dejected Prabhsimran vented his frustration by scoring 298 in the Punjab inter-district U-23 tournament. He smashed 29 fours and 13 sixes during his 301-ball stay.That knock helped him garner the attention of IPL scouts, and Punjab Kings splurged Rs 4.8 crore on the youngster.“DP Azad sir gave us Kapil Dev. One look at Prabhsimran was enough for him to know the boy was special. Then Ponting, over the last 16 months, has taken his cricket to the next level,” said Sandhu.The second defining moment was when Ponting became the head coach of the Punjab Kings. After the win against MI, the former Australia skipper said on JioHotstar, “When players feel backed, like someone like Prabhsimran or Shashank (Singh), they respond with performances, and that’s what ultimately drives results.”More than a decade ago, DP Azad spotted something special in the right-hander which years later the former Australian captain has taken to a different level.Another consistent season at the top will keep Prabhsimran Singh in contention for an India call-up. With the Men in Blue set to play over 40 T20Is before the 2028 Summer Olympics, Prabhsimran will challenge the likes of Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Priyansh Arya in that race because, along with his six-hitting prowess, he has also matured as a cricketer.
Shares of Wipro fell as much as 4% to Rs 202 on the NSE on Friday after the IT major reported a decline in fourth-quarter profit and flagged a subdued near-term outlook.The company posted a 2% year-on-year drop in consolidated net profit to Rs 3,502 crore for Q4, even as revenue rose 8% to Rs 24,236 crore. However, growth in its core IT services business remained weak, with revenue at $2.65 billion, up just 0.6% sequentially and 2.1% annually, highlighting muted demand.
Weak guidance, demand concerns weigh
Investor sentiment was further hit after Wipro forecast June-quarter revenue to range from a 2% decline to flat growth sequentially, citing cautious spending by US banking and financial clients, as per Reuters.The weak outlook overshadowed the company’s Rs 15,000 crore share buyback announcement, with the stock also falling nearly 5% in US trading overnight.The stock was among the top losers on the IT index and a major drag on the Nifty 50.Analysts flagged persistent growth challenges. Dolat Capital said the forecast underscores “organic growth challenges,” while Ambit Capital warned revenue weakness may become entrenched, potentially marking a fourth straight year of decline by FY27, as per Reuters.
Margins, deal conversion remain key risks
Margins also remain under pressure, with IT services operating margin at 17.3%, down both sequentially and year-on-year.Brokerages including Emkay Global pointed to wage hikes, low-margin deals and acquisitions as ongoing headwinds.While deal bookings stood at $3.5 billion in Q4, analysts noted that large, long-tenure contracts are taking longer to convert into revenue, weighing on near-term growth.Brokerage views remain mixed. Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs retained cautious ratings, citing weak performance and outlook, while Nomura maintained a more optimistic stance, betting on future growth driven by AI-led transformation, as per ET.The stock has fallen over 22% so far this year, making it the worst performer among IT peers amid demand uncertainty and concerns over AI-led disruption.(Disclaimer: Recommendations and views on the stock market, other asset classes or personal finance management tips given by experts are their own. These opinions do not represent the views of The Times of India)
There is a scene in Nagraj Manjule’s Matka King where the titular gambling kingpin Brij Bhatti (Vijay Varma) is being apprised of the risks his new venture has. The debonair risk taker chuckles and delivers a one-liner about how he can manage it. One almost expects him to mouth ‘Risk hai to ishq hai’ line from Scam 1992. The set-up, vibe, and beat are all so similar that you cannot help but feel that if the protagonists were swapped, not much would change in the two shows. But at least Scam 1992 had originality on its side. Matka King, despite being entertaining and engaging, is a testament to how similar and templated Indian OTT titles have become of late. The sameness has crept into the ‘hatke’ platform, just like it did with films. And if an auteur like Nagraj Manjule is also not untouched and unblemished by formula, then is there truly any hope left?
Matka King review: Vijay Varma plays the titular gambling baron in the show.
Matka King is a fictional tale, no doubt inspired by the real matka kings of Bombay – Ratan Khatri and Kalyanji Bhagat. Here, they turn into Brij Bhatti and Lalji bhai (Gulshan Grover). Brij emerges from the shadow of his boss in the 1960s, establishing matka. But while Lalji is content to work unscrupulously, Brij is all about honesty. Even gamblers should have a code. He rises as a messiah for the hopeful, even as the establishment wants to tie him down.
Set in the Bombay of the 1960s and 1970s, Matka King correctly captures the city’s ambience and character. It opens in a city teeming with mill workers, eager to make it big and change their fortunes. Nagraj Manjule brings to the fore the anxiety of the poor and contrasts it with the elites of South Bombay, who are yet to realise that the British are gone and that the world is changing. The production design and art direction are top-notch, as is the casting, particularly of the ensemble next to Vijay.
The story moves freely, too, with almost every episode ending on a cliffhanger, and the narrative packing enough meat to keep the viewers engaged. But what rankles is the use of templated tropes that can be seen from a mile and a half away. The plot twists are predictable, the arcs are done and dusted, and the character growth is something we have all seen before. The newness one expects from streaming is slowly being diluted, and Matka King is a stark example. To Nagraj Manjule’s credit, he weaves the narrative deftly, blending the happenings in Brij’s life and game with historical events, some real, many fictional. The blend of history and reality is something Indian OTT has done well, historically (no pun intended).
Where the show falters is in how it treats the protagonist and the women around him. We see Brij as an honest, family man, married to a supportive woman (Sai Tamhankar). But then he meets Gulrukh (Kritika Kamra), a Parsi widow from south Bombay, who becomes his gateway into the city’s rich. An affair blossoms, and Brij’s ethics are challenged. Except the show hardly addresses that. For a man who talks about imaandaari twice an episode, this infidelity betrays his duality. And yet, he is never called out for it. Anytime the show even attempts to expose Brij’s ‘dishonesty’, it finds justifications for him, placing him beyond reproach. That elevates the character to a pedestal, rather than daring to show his faults, making him human. Even when the show talks about his faults, through the two women, it invariably finds fault in their behaviour. Gulrukh is ambitious, and Barkha feels stifled. Matka King views their differences through a warped lens, failing to offer them the neutrality and respect they deserve.
What redeems the entire narrative are the performances. Vijay Varma hardly puts a foot wrong in the eight-episode runtime. He is just at home as ambitious, young Brij as he is as the matka king Bhatti seth. The transition is smooth, and Vijay’s portrayal of that growth is commendable. The other standout, for me, is Girish Kulkarni as the idealistic journalist TP. The veteran Marathi actor is not just unrecognisable with a brand-new look, but also delivers a memorable performance in what could easily have been a two-tone role. Kritika Kamra deserves a mention for her portrayal of the young South Bombay Parsi girl. The actor even modulates her voice and brings quiet restraint to both grief and anger. Sai Tamhankar, yet again, stands out with a class act. Siddharth Jadhav, as the show’s narrator and Brij’s man Friday, Dagdu, also excels.
Matka King could have been the best Indian show this year. It had the right ingredients. But it fell prey to an inability to take risks. Ironically enough, a show on gambling suffers because its makers refused to roll the dice more.
Air coolers become a lifeline in North, North-West, Central India and Deccan during the scorching dry heat of April, May and June. These traditional evaporative coolers draw warm air, pass it through water-soaked pads and release fresh, cool air. Their highlights include energy efficiency, eco-friendliness and the ability to add moisture, helping prevent dryness and dehydration. In addition to cooling, they create a more breathable indoor environment. Modern advancements now allow coolers to work even in humid areas by using better air flow systems and humidity control technology, although they remain most effective in dry climates.
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We have made a selection for you, which includes air coolers below ₹Rs 5000 with above 3 to 4 star rating. Customers highly appreciate the cooling, value and compact design, while noting the good performance for everyday use. While some mention minor concerns like noise or durability, overall satisfaction remains positive across most brands and room conditions.
The Bajaj PX25 Torque Air Cooler provides efficient cooling with its 24L capacity and honeycomb cooling pad, making it suitable for small to medium rooms. Designed for convenience, it features a high-speed fan, inverter compatibility, and a durable construction for everyday use. Its compact design ensures easy placement at home. Customers generally appreciate its cooling performance and value for money, although some mention moderate noise levels during operation.
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mounting type:
floor standing portable
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16 feet air throw
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about 1500 m³/hour
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reason to avoid
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limited large room cooling
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Material:
Durable ABS plastic body
mounting type:
floor standing portable
special feature:
ice chamber with glass
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reason to buy
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little noise level
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durable plastic body
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freestanding portable unit
special feature:
35 feet air throw
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basic feature set
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Material:
high grade plastic body
mounting type:
floor standing portable
special feature:
motorized louvers airflow control
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2200 square meters per hour
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compact space friendly
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basic cooling range
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Specifications
Material:
durable plastic body
mounting type:
freestanding portable unit
special feature:
ice chamber, mosquito net
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energy efficient cooling
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limited cooling range
little noise level
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Specifications
Material:
Durable ABS plastic body
mounting type:
floor standing portable
special feature:
4-way air deflection
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2350cmh air delivery
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large room coverage
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Average build quality
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control type
Colour
Item Weight
Bajaj PX25 Torque Air Cooler 24L
knob control panel
white
about 7-8 kg
Cadelec Chillmate 50L Desert Air Cooler
manual dial control
white
about 12-14 kg
Kenstar Little HC20 Air Cooler
knob based control
gray dual tone
about 6-7 kg
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Alia Bhatt’s sister Shaheen Bhatt announced her engagement to fitness coach Ishaan Mehra on Instagram with romantic proposal pics and a quirky caption: “We may have overdone this whole liking each other thing.” Celebs like Ananya Panday, Rohan Joshi, and fans showered love. They went official in 2025.
Shaheen Bhatt, Alia Bhatt’s sister, went Instagram official with her fitness coach boyfriend Ishaan Mehra back in 2025. The pair has since been dishing out serious couple vibes on social media. In an interesting twist, they’re now engaged. On April 17, Shaheen posted a bunch of photos with her partner to share the exciting news.
Shaheen Bhatt and Ishaan Mehra proposal glimpse
Recently, Shaheen posted proposal pics, letting fans peek at the sweet, intimate affair. She proudly showed off her gorgeous engagement ring in shots with Ishaan Mehra. The images reveal Ishaan selected a peaceful, scenic backdrop to propose to his soulmate. Captioning the post, she wrote a fun note: “We may have overdone this whole liking each other thing.”
Shaheen Bhatt and Ishaan Mehra get celeb love
Bhatt’s engagement post quickly drew a wave of warm wishes from celebs. Ananya Panday gushed, “Shaheeeeen! Soooo happy for you. all the love and joy in the world.” Navya Naveli Nanda chimed in with, “Congratulations Shaheeeen.” Arjun Kapoor left a simple red heart emoji. Zoya Akhtar wrote, “Congos and bongos.” SRK’s manager Pooja Dadlani exclaimed, “Congratulations!!!!” Even Shaheen’s ex, comedian Rohan Joshi, joined in: “OMG OMG CONGRATULATIONS.”
Shaheen Bhatt and Ishaan Mehra thrill fans
Fans were equally thrilled, showering her engagement pics with love. One wrote, “My heart is so full seeing this. What a beautiful surprise! Can’t wait to hug you tight and say the biggest congratulations. Wishing you and Ishan all the love and happiness in the world.” Another shared, “I dont even know you guys, I mean I know who you are @shaheenb but not personally. And yet, these photos make me really happy! Its probably the genuinely happy and positive vibes radiating from you both. All the very best for this new chapter!”.
Shaheen Bhatt and Ishaan Mehra birthday reveal
Last year, Shaheen went official with her romance on Ishaan’s birthday. She posted a photo of them together, captioning it “Happy Birthday, Sunshine” with sun and red heart emojis. Alia Bhatt reposted it on her Instagram Stories, adding a birthday wish for Ishaan Mehra: “Happy happy birthday our fav fellow.”
