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Published On 13 Apr 2026
Shakti recalls eve-teasing, molestation by strangers, relatives
Choreographer and dancer Shakti Mohan has opened up about facing eve-teasing and molestation while growing up, sharing how harassment was a constant part of her life. Opening up about molestation, Shakti said, “Yes. Not just once—multiple times, in different places. And not just strangers—even relatives. Ask any girl, and you’ll realise this is very common.” She further revealed that similar incidents had happened with her sisters and cousins as well.
Choreographer and dancer Shakti Mohan has opened up about facing eve-teasing and molestation while growing up, sharing how harassment was a constant part of her life.Speaking to Siddharth Kannan, Shakti said, “Eve-teasing was a regular part of life back then—I don’t know if it still is, but for us, it was constant.”
‘It was a daily experience’
Recalling her college days, she said, “Even stepping out of the house after 7 pm felt unsafe, like you were inviting trouble. But it wasn’t just at night—even during the day, while commuting to college.”“I studied at Miranda House, and the two years I travelled by university bus were extremely traumatic. The way people would look at you, the way someone would come and touch you—it was a daily experience.”“Every day I would come home safely and thank God that nothing serious happened. Because we would hear stories of girls being pulled into cars or assaulted,” she added.
‘Don’t be scared… stare back’
Sharing how her family responded, Shakti said, “My sister once even slapped a guy in the bus. She used to tell us, ‘Don’t be scared. If someone stares at you, stare back and intimidate them.’”“But honestly, it’s terrible how women have to live like this. If I had the means to travel in a car, I would have—but we didn’t, so I had to go through this every day,” she added.
‘There was anger—so much anger’
On reacting to such incidents, she admitted, “Of course. There was anger—so much anger. You feel helpless and think, ‘What can I even do to change this?’”“Sometimes you feel like grabbing them and hitting them. But many of these men are so shameless that it doesn’t even affect them,” she said.
‘It’s not about clothes’
Addressing victim-blaming, Shakti said, “That’s completely wrong. I used to go to college in a full kurta-pyjama, with a shawl or sweater in winters.”“If you want to blame someone else for your actions, that’s cowardly. It’s not about clothes,” she added.
‘We teach girls everything, but not boys about consent’
Highlighting the larger issue, she said, “As girls, we are taught everything—how to dress, how to sit, how to behave, what time to come home. But boys are not taught about consent.”“I used to wonder—why would anyone do something wrong?” she added, recalling her childhood confusion.
‘Not just strangers… even relatives’
Opening up about molestation, Shakti said, “Yes. Not just once—multiple times, in different places.”“And not just strangers—even relatives. Ask any girl, and you’ll realise this is very common.”“At that time, I was too young to even understand what had happened. I realised it much later, in college, when it suddenly hit me—‘Oh, this was wrong.’ And this was someone we trusted completely—someone my parents trusted,” she added.
‘I didn’t tell my mother… I was scared’
When asked about her parents’ reaction, Shakti admitted she never directly told them. “Honestly, I never directly told my mother about this particular incident. Like I said, I told my sister. All of us sisters were shocked when we started sharing our experiences. There was a lot of anger. I didn’t tell my mother because I was scared—what would I even say to her? And what could she do?”She further revealed that similar incidents had happened with her sisters and cousins as well. “Yes. I told my sister, and she was like a parent to us. Whether in boarding school or in life, we always went to her for everything. Then I started hearing stories from my other sisters too. And even from our female cousins—it was the same pattern. Not just one or two people, but multiple relatives. At that point, you’re just left wondering—what do you even do?”
‘We chose to cut contact’
Explaining why they never confronted the perpetrators, Shakti said, “We didn’t know what to do. By the time I realised what had happened to me, I was already in college. Years had passed. I didn’t know how to deal with it. All I could do was share it with my sister. After hearing everyone’s stories, you’re even more shocked. Eventually, you just choose to cut contact. You don’t meet those people again. That’s all we could do.”Even today, she admits the situation remains complicated. “Honestly, I still don’t know how to deal with it—even now. Also, my mother would worry about the family’s reputation. Her instinct would be to protect us by telling us to be careful in the future, not to confront them. Calling them out openly—that would never happen in our family.”
‘Not all men… but some feel it’s their right’
Shakti also pointed out, “Not all men, but yes, some men feel it’s their right—that they can speak to women in a certain way or treat them however they want.”“That’s something I still clearly see in society today—the upbringing of boys and girls is very different,” she said.“Not hatred, but there is definitely rage towards certain men,” Shakti admitted, while adding that she has also met “wonderful, kind and respectful people.”“In North India, it felt worse. After coming to Mumbai, I felt much safer and more comfortable,” she said.“I feel Mumbai has a very different culture—there is a sense of mutual respect between men and women.”
‘If mindset doesn’t change, nothing will’
Ending on a strong note, she said, “We teach our daughters to be careful, but we don’t teach boys about consent.”“Boys often grow up with too much freedom and no clear boundaries. If that mindset doesn’t change, nothing else will.”
Ravindra Jadeja inspects Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s bat, asks ‘Ye tune karwaya hai ki … ‘ – WATCH | Cricket News
Ravindra Jadeja and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (Image credit: Rajasthan Royals)
NEW DELHI: What’s in Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s bat? Every time the 15-year-old walks out, he takes the attack to the bowlers – smashing them all around the ground, denting their economy rates, and giving his team explosive starts with fearless strokeplay.Ahead of Rajasthan Royals’ IPL 2026 clash against Sunrisers Hyderabad at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad, there was a light-hearted moment involving Ravindra Jadeja and the teenage sensation.Jadeja picked up Sooryavanshi’s bat for a closer look and, while examining it, joked, “Par ye tune karwaya hai ki… Ye Candy jaisa kyun karwaya hai?.”The SRH vs RR clash promises a battle between two of the most explosive opening pairs this season. On one side are Sunrisers Hyderabad’s Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma, while Rajasthan Royals boast Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sooryavanshi at the top.The Head-Abhishek duo has been scoring at a blistering rate of 13 runs per over, while the Jaiswal-Sooryavanshi pair isn’t far behind at 12.5. Leading the charts, however, are Prabhsimran Singh and Priyansh Arya, who have gone at a staggering 13.91 runs per over.
Meanwhile, Sooryavanshi is closing in on a historic milestone. In just 22 matches and innings, he has amassed 901 runs at an average of 42.90 and a stunning strike rate of 215.55, including three centuries and three fifties.The record for the fastest 1,000 runs in men’s T20s is held by Brad Hodge and Shaun Marsh, with Hodge being the first player to reach the landmark.Currently, Sooryavanshi also holds the Orange Cap, having scored 200 runs in four matches at an average of 50.00 and an incredible strike rate of 266.66, including two fifties and 18 sixes.
Asha Bhosle death: Shreya Ghoshal peforms singer`s iconic tracks in London
Singer Shreya Ghoshal paid tribute to late Asha Bhosle during her London concert by singing legend`s hit tracks including Dum Maro Dum and Do Lafzon Ki Hai Dil Ki Kahani. The Indian singer performed on the eve of Bhosle`s death and honoured her memory by singing some of her biggest hits. She got the audience nostalgic as she beautifully sang the tracks made iconic by Bhosle.
Shreya Ghoshal pays tribute to Asha Bhosle
Bhosle died on Sunday due to multiple organ failure at the age of 92. She was admitted to Mumbai`s Breach Candy Hospital on Saturday following chest infection and exhaustion. Ghoshal had her concert at London O2 Arena on Sunday. During her performance, the singer went on to remember Bhosle by singing her songs. In the videos circulating online, Ghoshal is performing in front of the large crowd with the audience singing along. “Asha Tai can you hear us,” she is heard saying as she starts singing her song.
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Shreya`s Instagram tribute for Asha Bhosle
Shreya also mourned the death of the legendary singer and penned an emotional note on Instagram remembering her. She shared a picture with Asha Bhosle and wrote, “Today, we lost a voice that defined generations… a spirit that redefined music itself.
Asha Bhosle ji wasn’t just legendary, she was limitless. I grew up listening to her, learning from her, being in awe of her effortless versatility… The way she could make every note feel alive, every emotion feel personal. From the most playful melodies to the deepest ghazals to her extraordinary virtuosity in her songs in Marathi, Bangla and innumerable languages, she did it all, like only she could.”
Bhosle recorded over 12,000 songs across 20 languages in her career spanning eight decades. She was honoured with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 2000 and the Padma Vibhushan in 2008. She has been the voice of several notable tracks, which continue to resonate with the audience, including Yeh Mera Dil, Rangeela Re and Dil Cheez Kya Hai, among others.
Asha Bhosle`s mortal remains were kept for final darshan at her Mumbai residence in Lower Parel on Monday morning. The singer was cremated at Shivaji Park, Dadar in the city.
Iranian currency Rial hits 1.58 million per US dollar: Economy in freefall after war, civilian sector collapses
Iran’s currency has plunged sharply in the free market, with rates hovering around 15,69,410–15,80,000 Rial per US dollar, underlining deepening stress in an economy battered by war, sanctions and internal disruption, according to Bonbast data.Average rates stood at 156,9410 (sell) and 15,68,410 (buy), with extremes ranging between 14, 64,500 and 17,20,500 Rial, signalling heightened volatility in the parallel market.
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Blockade threat deepens uncertainty
The economic strain is intensifying alongside fresh geopolitical escalation. The US military said it would begin a blockade of all Iranian ports after talks between the warring sides in Pakistan collapsed, even as Iran warned it would treat such action as piracy, AFP reported.US President Donald Trump said the blockade would target the strategic Strait of Hormuz after Vice President JD Vance left negotiations in Islamabad without a deal. The US military said the move would apply to all ships entering or leaving Iranian ports from 1400 GMT, though it remained unclear how it would be enforced.
Economy hit despite ‘strategic victory’ narrative
Iranian authorities have portrayed the truce with the US and Israel as a strategic success, but the country has emerged battered, with widespread job losses, surging prices and large-scale infrastructure damage, Reuters reported.Factories, power plants, railways, airports and bridges have been hit, while trade ties with Gulf states — a key economic channel — have been severed, possibly for years.Even as Iran appears emboldened regionally after asserting control over energy flows, it faces mounting internal pressures that could prove more destabilising than external military action.
Sanctions relief seen as critical
Interviews with political insiders, business owners and analysts point to an economy nearing collapse, with leaders increasingly concerned about a poorer and uncertain future, Reuters reported.Officials regard the economy as the country’s “Achilles heel”, a political insider was quoted as saying, amid fears that worsening conditions could trigger fresh nationwide protests similar to those earlier this year.Any comprehensive peace agreement would need to lift sanctions and release frozen funds, without which authorities may struggle to meet payroll obligations or rebuild damaged infrastructure, an insider told Reuters.“We can’t really see the extent of damage and blowback inside Iran. But on any metric it’s a fiasco for Iran – there’s no money and the infrastructure is shot,” said Ali Ansari, a professor of history at St Andrews University.“Closing Hormuz was the option of last resort… the cost for Iran in the medium to long term is going to be absolutely enormous,” he added.
Industries crippled, supply chains disrupted
The scale of damage suggests major industrial facilities could take months or years to repair, with officials warning the country “will face a disaster” if sanctions are not lifted, Reuters reported.Strikes have hit key production centres including the South Pars gas field and petrochemical units, while steel plants in Khuzestan and Isfahan have faced shutdowns affecting thousands of workers, Iranian press reports indicated.The disruption has cascaded across supply chains, forcing dependent industries to halt operations and pushing unemployment higher, an official said.Economic ties with Gulf countries– particularly the UAE–have also been strained, with one official saying the conflict had created “a huge trust gap” that could last for decades.
Prices surge, jobs vanish
On the ground, inflation has accelerated sharply, with some prices rising by as much as 40% since the war began, Reuters reported.Amir, a resident of Tehran, said the price of a basic food item jumped from 700,000 rials to 1,000,000, while a cancer treatment tablet that earlier cost three million rials surged to 180 million rials, AFP reported.Businesses across sectors have been forced to shut. Arash, a clothing factory owner in Tabriz, said he halted production, leaving 12 employees without work.“Even now I don’t know when I’ll be able to reopen. It all depends on when this really comes to an end,” he said.Mass layoffs have hit construction, retail and services, while communication restrictions have disrupted e-commerce and digital businesses, AFP reported.“I’m honestly really scared about our future, especially economically… Things are a disaster right now,” a finance professional in Isfahan said, describing the situation.
Banking stress, inflation risks mount
Iran’s banking system, already fragile before the conflict, faces further strain as borrowers struggle to repay loans, AFP reported.Adnan Mazarei, a former IMF official, warned the sector may require additional rescues, which could force the central bank to print money, adding to inflationary pressures.Annual inflation stood at 47.5% in February, with currency depreciation, sanctions and economic mismanagement compounding the impact of war damage.Some estimates suggest the conflict could shrink the economy by as much as 10% this year, with any gains from higher oil prices likely to benefit state-linked entities rather than the wider population, analysts noted.Despite the turmoil, essential goods remain available and businesses continue to function in many areas, though consumers are cutting spending amid uncertainty, Reuters reported.The government has increased spending to support displaced populations and repair infrastructure, but officials caution that public patience could erode once the immediate conflict subsides.With currency volatility, inflation, job losses and geopolitical risks converging, Iran’s economy faces a prolonged and uncertain recovery path.
IPL 2026: Ishan Kishan stars with 91 as SRH post 216/6 against RR
Sunrisers Hyderabad posted a strong total of 216/6 at the end of 20 overs against Rajasthan Royals. The hosts got off to a slow start, but captain Ishan Kishan played a brilliant knock to take SRH to a competitive total.
Abhishek Sharma was dismissed for a golden duck, top-edging the very first ball of the innings straight to third man. Jofra Archer struck immediately, giving RR a dream start.
Soon after the powerplay, RR captain Riyan Parag picked up the wicket of Travis Head. The Australian batter attempted to accelerate the scoring but was caught at long-on for just 18 runs.
Ishan Kishan then rose to the occasion, scoring a superb 91 off just 44 balls. The left-hander smashed 8 fours and 6 sixes, leading from the front when his team needed him the most. Along with Heinrich Klaasen, he stitched together a crucial 88-run partnership in just 39 balls to bring SRH back on track.
In the death overs, Nitish Kumar Reddy and Salil Arora provided a strong finish, helping SRH reach 216/6 in their allotted 20 overs.
For RR, Archer was the pick of the bowlers with two wickets, while Parag and Sandeep Sharma claimed one wicket each.
Chasing 217, RR will rely on Yashasvi Jaiswal and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to provide a solid start. With a deep batting line-up and players in good form, the Royals will be confident of chasing down the target.
RR are aiming for their fifth consecutive win of the season, having already defeated CSK, MI, and RCB in their previous matches. They currently sit at the top of the IPL table with an unbeaten record.
Confirmed Playing XI for both teams:
Sunrisers Hyderabad (Playing XI): Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head, Ishan Kishan(w/c), Heinrich Klaasen, Salil Arora, Aniket Verma, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Harsh Dubey, Shivang Kumar, Praful Hinge, Eshan Malinga
Rajasthan Royals (Playing XI): Yashasvi Jaiswal, Dhruv Jurel(w), Riyan Parag(c), Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Donovan Ferreira, Ravindra Jadeja, Jofra Archer, Nandre Burger, Sandeep Sharma, Ravi Bishnoi, Tushar Deshpande
Dacoit worldwide box office collection day 3: Adivi Sesh gets his career best opening, beats Major's 1st weekend haul
Dacoit worldwide box office collection day 3: Cinematographer-turned-director Shaneil Deo’s Dacoit, which was shot simultaneously in Telugu and Hindi, was released in theatres on Friday. The film starring Adivi Sesh, Mrunal Thakur and Anurag Kashyap collected over ₹40 crore worldwide in its first weekend, making it Sesh’s best opening.
Dacoit worldwide box office collection
Annapurna Studios, the production house that backed Dacoit, announced on Monday that the film has collected over ₹40 crore gross worldwide in its opening weekend. “ ₹40 CRORES GROSS IN 3 DAYS. #Dacoit storms the box office with a sensational opening weekend, backed by massive audience love,” they wrote, making the announcement.
Moksha Movies, which distributed Dacoit in the US, also revealed that the film has crossed the $900k ( ₹8.4 crore) mark there in three days. “This is what a sensational weekend looks like! #Dacoit USA has crossed the $900K+ mark and continues to win the audience’s hearts,” they wrote. This means that Dacoit is Sesh’s biggest career opening yet.
Sesh’s previous biggest film, Major, released in 2022, collected ₹35.01 crore worldwide in its opening weekend. HIT: The Second Case, which was released the same year, had collected ₹27.71 crore in three days. Dacoit is his next film after a 4-year gap, which will be followed by G2, the sequel to his hit film Goodachari (2018).
About Dacoit
Dacoit is written by Adivi Sesh and directed by Shaneil Deo in his directorial debut. Supriya Yarlagadda produced the film under Annapurna Studios. Prakash Raj, Sunil, Zayn Marie Khan, and Atul Kulkarni play supporting roles in the film led by Sesh, Mrunal Thakur and Anurag Kashyap. It tells the story of a convict who seeks revenge against his former lover as he escapes and commits a series of robberies.
Hindustan Times’ review of the film reads: “Dacoit’s biggest flaw is how relentlessly generic its storytelling feels. This is a plot we’ve seen far too often: two people fall in love, one walks away, the other seeks revenge, they reunite, sparks reignite, and everything unfolds exactly as expected. The first half takes its own sweet time setting up the romance between Mrunal and Sesh, but in doing so, it focuses on too many phases of their relationship and loses focus. Set in the COVID times, the film lacks conviction.”
Dacoit received mixed reviews from critics and the audience alike, but has done reasonably well in its first weekend. It remains to be seen how it fares during the weekdays.
Praful Hinge scripts history in 19 years of IPL, becomes first-ever to … | Cricket News
Sunrisers Hyderabad’s Praful Hinge (AP Photo/Mahesh Kumar A.)
NEW DELHI: When Ishan Kishan tossed the new ball to debutant Praful Hinge, few could have imagined what would follow. The 24-year-old right-arm pacer produced a sensational opening over, ripping through Rajasthan Royals’ top order and turning the game on its head within minutes.Hinge dismissed Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Dhruv Jurel and Lhuan-dre Pretorius — all for ducks — in a fiery spell that left RR reeling. It was the first time in IPL history that a bowler had taken three wickets in the very first over of an innings.There have been 32 instances of bowlers striking twice in the opening over, but never three. The only previous such effort for Sunrisers Hyderabad was by Bhuvneshwar Kumar, who picked up two wickets against the same opposition at the same venue in 2024.
Hinge’s spell also earned him a place in an elite list of bowlers with four or more wickets inside the powerplay. His figures of 4/18 now sit alongside notable spells by Ishant Sharma (5/12 in 2011), Shoaib Akhtar, Ajit Chandila, Dhawal Kulkarni, Pat Cummins, Deepak Chahar and Mohammed Shami.
Who is Praful Hinge ?
Hinge, a young seamer from Vidarbha, was signed by Sunrisers Hyderabad for Rs 30 lakh at the IPL 2026 auction. Before this breakthrough, he had quietly built a reputation in domestic cricket, particularly in the longer format.He made his first-class debut in October 2024 and featured regularly in the Ranji Trophy, where he picked up 16 wickets in 11 innings. Overall, in 10 first-class matches, he has claimed 27 wickets at an average of 26.7 — numbers that underline his consistency and ability to bowl disciplined spells.In T20 cricket, however, Hinge was relatively inexperienced. Prior to his IPL debut, he had played just one match in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, returning figures of 1/23 against Andhra while sharing the new ball with Umesh Yadav.Despite limited exposure in the shortest format, SRH saw potential in the young pacer and brought him into a bowling unit featuring experienced names like Pat Cummins, Harshal Patel and Jaydev Unadkat. On debut, Hinge not only justified that faith but also announced himself as a rising talent to watch out for.
Priya Sachdev shares unseen wedding photos with Sunjay Kapur
Priya Sachdev Kapur remembered her late husband Sunjay Kapur with an emotional Instagram post on Monday, marking their ninth wedding anniversary—the first since his passing in 2025. Sharing a series of pictures from their traditional Punjabi wedding, Priya revisited memories of their life together, recalling moments from their previous anniversary and the promises they had made.
Priya Sachdev Kapur remembered her late husband Sunjay Kapur with an emotional Instagram post on Monday, marking their ninth wedding anniversary—the first since his passing in 2025.Sharing a series of pictures from their traditional Punjabi wedding, Priya revisited memories of their life together, recalling moments from their previous anniversary and the promises they had made.“Happy Anniversary, J ❤️ Last year, on our 8th, we celebrated with your Dosco friends. It was loud, warm, full of laughter. You looked at me and said you wanted us to be together for the next 7 lifetimes. I’m holding you to that, J,” she wrote.
‘You were my soulmate, my safe place’
Along with the wedding photos, Priya also shared a handwritten note Sunjay had penned for her on their seventh anniversary, calling it one of her most cherished memories.“On our 7th, you wrote the most beautiful note for me. The most precious gift. I have carried every word with me. I always will. You were not just my husband. You were my soulmate, my safe place, my heartbeat. With you, I found home. Loving you was the easiest and most beautiful thing I have ever known. You made the ordinary feel magical,” she added.Ending her note on an emotional note, she wrote, “You are not in my past, my love. You are waiting for me in my future. Our story isn’t over. Happy Anniversary, my forever… P.S. I love you. Always.”
A life remembered, a legacy contested
Sunjay Kapur passed away in England on June 12, 2025, after collapsing during a polo match. He was 53. The couple tied the knot in 2017 and have a son together, Azarius. Sunjay is also survived by two children, Samaira and Kiaan, from his previous marriage to actor Karisma Kapoor. Since his death, the family has been embroiled in a legal dispute over his estate. His mother, Rani Kapur, has publicly asserted her position as the head of the family, while matters related to the RK Family Trust and its assets are currently under consideration before the Delhi High Court.
Israelis war-weary but most oppose Iran ceasefire, poll suggests
The vast majority did not believe Hezbollah or Iran had been severely weakened by weeks of Israeli and US attacks, according to the poll.
