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Throwback pic of Big B, Jaya from Shrima's baby shower

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Throwback pic of Big B, Jaya from Shrima's baby shower


Throwback photos of Amitabh Bachchan, Jaya Bachchan, Aishwarya Rai from Shrima Rai's baby shower go viral

Amid the ongoing buzz about Aishwarya Rai and her sister-in-law Shrima Rai, throwback photos of moment when the Bachchan and Rai families came together for Shrima’s godh bharai ceremony are going viral.
A rare photo shows Amitabh, Jaya, Abhishek, Aishwarya, Krishnaraj, Brindya, Aditya, and Shrima happily posing for a family portrait.
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The family, dressed in traditional outfits, gathered to celebrate and bless Shrima during her godh bharai ceremony. In one of the pictures, Amitabh Bachchan is seen giving his blessings to the mom-to-be, adding to the heartfelt moment.

Recently, a Reddit user shared a screenshot of Shrima Rai’s comment section, where someone asked why she doesn’t share photos with Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Aaradhya Bachchan. Shrima responded by suggesting the fan visit Aishwarya’s page to see glimpses of her and Aaradhya.

Shrima’s comment about Aishwarya sparked headlines and criticism on social media. Addressing the backlash, Shrima issued a statement on her social media, highlighting her career journey from a banker in Wealth Management to a blogger in 2017. She emphasized her independent career and expressed disappointment at attempts to distort reality.




French finance minister says budget can still be improved

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French finance minister says budget can still be improved


French finance minister says budget can still be improved

French Finance Minister Antoine Armand said on Saturday that the 2025 budget could still be improved, but stopped short of giving ground in a standoff with the far right over new concessions.
Ratings agency Standard & Poor’s gave Prime Minister Michel Barnier’s fragile minority government a rare reprieve late on Friday leaving its rating steady although France’s budget deficit has spiralled out of control this year.
Any relief is likely to prove short-lived with both the left and far right threatening to bring Barnier’s government down over the budget, which seeks to squeeze 60 billion euros ($64 billion) in savings through tax hikes and spending cuts.
Marine Le Pen‘s far right National Rally (RN), whose tacit support Barnier needs to survive a likely no confidence motion, has given him until Monday to accede to her demands to make further changes to the budget.
“This government, under his authority, is willing to listen, to have a dialog, to be respectful, to improve this budget,” Armand told journalists.
Asked about the showdown with Le Pen, he said: “The only ultimatum really facing the French is that our country gets a budget.”
On Thursday, Barnier already dropped plans to raise electricity taxes in the budget as the RN had demanded, but it is keeping pressure on the government to scrap plans to postpone an increase in some pensions to save money.
RN lawmaker Jean-Philippe Tanguy told Les Echos newspaper on Saturday if the bill is not modified the party would back a no-confidence motion.
The test could come as soon Monday if his government has to use an aggressive constitutional measure to ram the social security financing legislation through parliament, which will trigger a no-confidence motion.
($1 = 0.9456 euros) (Reporting by Leigh Thomas; Editing by Toby Chopra)




Dua Lipa performs Levitating & Wo Ladki Jo mashup, videos set internet on fire

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Dua Lipa performs Levitating & Wo Ladki Jo mashup, videos set internet on fire



Dua Lipa performs Levitating & Wo Ladki Jo mashup, videos set internet on fire

Global pop star Dua Lipa is in Mumbai for her much-anticipated debut concert at the MMRDA ground, and fans and celebrities were in for a treat when Dua started her concert. Remember, there was a time when Dua Lipa`s song Levitating and Shah Rukh Khan`s `Woh Ladki Jo` mashup spread like wildfire, and today something historic happened when Dua herself sang the mashup during the live concert. The videos of the iconic moment are all over the internet, and fans are gushing over it.

Dua Lipa performs Levitating x Wo Ladki Jo mashup 

While sharing the video on X, one fan wrote, “Pop queen Dua Lipa grooves to Bollywood king SRK’s `Wo Ladki Jo` — iconic!” “HISTORIC! Dua Lipa performs to the mashup of Levitating x Haan Yaahaan Kadam Kadam Par Laakhon Haseenayein at the Mumbai concert,” a page wrote. Another comment reads, “Dua Lipa performing a Levitating x Wo Ladki Jo mashup at the Zomato Feeding India Concert.” One person shared, “Dua Lipa actually performing on the SRK’s `Wo Ladki Jo` mashup is absolutely (mind-blowing emoji)!!”

The lucky ones who got the chance to see this live were the fans, along with some high-profile celebrities. Celebs including Radhika Ambani, Ibrahim Khan, Neha Sharma, and Aisha Sharma are among those attending the grand concert. A few days ago, Dua spoke about the mashup of her song ‘Levitating’ with ‘Wo Ladki Jo Sabse Alag Hai’ from the Shah Rukh Khan-starrer ‘Baadshah’. She admitted that she also heard the viral track at the time and was “blown away” by it. She called the mashup “amazing.” Dua made her debut performance in the country back in November 2019.

About Dua Lipa

Dua Lipa is one of the most loved singers of the current generation. Her accolades include seven Brit Awards and three Grammy Awards. Time magazine included her in its list of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2024. She worked as a model before venturing into music and signing with Warner Bros. in 2014.

She released her eponymous debut album in 2017, which peaked at number three on the UK Albums Chart and spawned the singles ‘Be the One’, ‘IDGAF’, and the UK number-one single ‘New Rules’. She was honoured with the Brit Awards for British Female Solo Artist and British Breakthrough Act in 2018.




Dragon Ball DAIMA Episode 9: Exact release date, time, where to watch and more

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Dragon Ball DAIMA Episode 9: Exact release date, time, where to watch and more


Nov 30, 2024 10:48 PM IST

Read to know more about the Dragon Ball DAIMA Episode 9.

Goku’s adventure continues as Dragon Ball DAIMA drops the release date of the new episode. In the previous episode, the much-awaited battle between Goku and Tamagami Number Three. The battle visuals served fans with great displays of both characters with the protagonist getting his hands on the first of the three Dragon Balls in the Dragon Realm. However, the interesting part of the episode came when Arinsu’s intention to overthrow Gomah and become queen of the Demon Realm was revealed.

Dragon Ball DAIMA Episode 9 release date revealed.(@DB_super2015/X)
Dragon Ball DAIMA Episode 9 release date revealed.(@DB_super2015/X)

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Dragon Ball DAIMA Episode 9 release date and time

The fantasy animation series, Dragon Ball DAIMA episode 9 will drop on Friday, December 6 at 11:40 pm (JST) in Japan. Since the episode will simulcasted, the release date will remain the same for all countries except for Australia. However, there will be a difference in the time of release due to the different time zones followed. The following table can be referred to know the exact time.

Time Zone Release Time Release Day Release Date
Pacific Time 7:40 am Friday December 6, 2024
Central Time 9:40 am Friday December 6, 2024
Eastern Time 10:40 am Friday December 6, 2024
Greenwich Mean Time 2:40 pm Friday December 6, 2024
Central European Time 4:40 pm Friday December 6, 2024
Indian Standard Time 8:10 pm Friday December 6, 2024
Philippine Time 10:40 pm Friday December 6, 2024
Australia Central Time 1:40 am Saturday

December 7, 2024

Where to watch Dragon Ball DAIMA Episode 9?

The latest episode of the anime along with the ones released earlier will be available to stream on Crunchyroll and Netflix. The episodes will also be available in their English renditions. However, fans will be required to pay subscription fees to access these episodes.

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What to expect from Dragon Ball DAIMA Episode 9?

Episode 9 will open with Goku and the party heading towards the Warp-sama and will follow them as they walk down the path to the second Demon Realm. Vegeta, Piccola and Bulma are expected to continue with their subplot. The epi

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When Rajesh Khanna stood in queue, slept on floors

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When Rajesh Khanna stood in queue, slept on floors


Shabana Azmi reveals Rajesh Khanna stood in queue with dalda dabba and slept on Dharamshala floors during 'Chalo Bulaawa Aaya Hai': 'It was extremely...'

The 1983 hit Avtaar revived Rajesh Khanna’s career after a late-1970s slump, reaffirming his superstar status. Directed by Mohan Kumar and co-starring Shabana Azmi, it featured the enduring devotional song “Chalo Bulaawa Aaya Hai,” cherished by Vaishno Devi devotees.
Shabana recently reflected on the difficulties of filming the iconic song Chalo Bulaawa Aaya Hai for Avtaar. She shared that, in those days, reaching the temple required trekking as there were no helicopter services, and the journey lacked basic facilities like toilets, making it a challenging experience.

Azmi also described the hardships faced during the shoot, highlighting how Rajesh Khanna, despite being a superstar, stood in line with Dalda tins like everyone else. She recalled the freezing cold, sleeping on dharamshala floors with multiple blankets, and how the team endured it all with a collective spirit, setting stardom aside.

The veteran actress, who shared a close bond with Rajesh Khanna, once recounted a humorous incident during a media interaction. Rajesh arrived limping with a bandaged ankle, claiming he had fallen off a horse during a shoot. Surprised, Shabana reminded him that they had been together all day, leaving her amused at his quick-witted response.
Shabana also shared that the superstar subtly kicked her under the table, signaling her to stay quiet. Later, he explained he didn’t want to reveal he tripped over his lungi, jokingly scolding her for always telling the truth. His playful reaction left her laughing uncontrollably.




Raha steals the spotlight as Ranbir & Alia take her to live football match

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Raha steals the spotlight as Ranbir & Alia take her to live football match



Raha steals the spotlight as Ranbir & Alia take her to live football match

Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt took their little princess, Raha, to a football match in Mumbai. The couple was seen supporting Ranbir`s team Mumbai City FC as it played against Hyderabad FC, in Mumbai, sporting stylish, sporty outfits. This is not the first time the couple has been seen watching a match together, but this time it was special because they were accompanied by their baby girl. Adding to the cuteness, the father-daughter duo was seen twinning in matching outfits.

Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt & Raha at football match

Several videos and pictures of Raha, Ranbir Kapoor, and Alia attending the football match are making fans gush over the little one`s cuteness. Ranbir and Raha were dressed in matching blue jerseys, while Alia wore a stylish white tank top paired with a black shirt and gray pants. In one video, Raha appeared surprised as fans were shouting. The actress even tried to make Raha wave back, but the little one looked quite amused. One picture going viral on the internet shows Ranbir kissing his little princess, Raha.

Another picture shows Raha on Ranbir`s lap, smiling as the actor watches the match seriously. One more photo captures Raha seriously observing the game, while yet another shows Ranbir trying to explain the game to her. Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor welcomed Raha Kapoor on November 6, 2022. The proud parents celebrated her second birthday earlier this month.

fans also reacted to the pics and videos of the Kapoor family. One wrote, “wow such an adorable cheerleader Raha pie”. “What a good looking family,” another one commented. A third fan wrote, “Raha ka first football match (heart)”

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Alia and Ranbir, who married on April 14, 2022, welcomed their first child, daughter Raha, on November 6 of the same year. The couple made their first public appearance with Raha in December 2023, unveiling their daughter’s face for the first time on Christmas.

Meanwhile, Ranbir Kapoor is all set to portray Lord Ram in Nitesh Tiwari’s highly awaited film Ramayana, also starring Sai Pallavi. The makers have scheduled Diwali 2026 and Diwali 2027 as the release dates for Ramayana Part 1 and Ramayana Part 2, respectively. Ranbir will also be seen in Sanjay Leela Bhansali`s Love and War alongside his wife, Alia Bhatt. Additionally, Alia will be donning the spy hat in YRF`s spy thriller Alpha.




Ranbir Kapoor-Alia Bhatt cheer for Mumbai at football match; daughter Raha steals the show. Watch

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Ranbir Kapoor-Alia Bhatt cheer for Mumbai at football match; daughter Raha steals the show. Watch


Nov 30, 2024 10:18 PM IST

Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt brought daughter Raha Kapoor to watch the match at the ongoing Indian Super League on Saturday. Take a look at the pictures.

All eyes were on Raha Kapoor and her cute expressions as she tagged along with Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt to attend the Saturday match in Mumbai. They were cheering for Ranbir’s team, Mumbai City FC, as it played against Hyderabad FC. Alia even took Raha for a walk around the field as Mumbai triumphed at the end. (Also read: Alia Bhatt’s daughter Raha Kapoor enjoys a candid moment with her girl gang; fans say it is ‘simply loveable’)

Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt along with Raha Kapoor at the match.
Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt along with Raha Kapoor at the match.

Alia holds Raha at the match

Raha stole all the attention with her cute jersey, twinning with her dad. She nestled on the lap of Alia and looked ahead in the new pictures that have surfaced on Instagram. Ranbir and Alia were seen cheering for their team, with Raha smiling and playing along with the inflatable baton from team Mumbai FC.

Fans cheer for Raha

A video also showed Alia taking Raha along for a walk around the field along with Ranbir. Fans cheered and took the name of Raha, which did not escape the attention of Alia. The actor said, “So sweet!” and thanked everyone for the gesture, and told Ranbir. He smiled and was seen motioning towards Raha to wave at the audience at the strands.

Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor welcomed Raha Kapoor in 2022. She turned 2 years old earlier this month. On the special occasion of her birthday, Alia dropped a picture of holding Raha in her arms when she was a newborn. Ranbir was seen embracing them from behind.

On the work front, Alia was last seen in Jigra, which tanked at the box office. Ranbir was last seen in Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s Animal, a sequel of which is already in the works. Both Ranbir and Alia are currently shooting for Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Love And War, which is set to release in 2026.

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Radhika Merchant, Anand Piramal arrive for Dua Lipa Mumbai concert in high-security fleet

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Radhika Merchant, Anand Piramal arrive for Dua Lipa Mumbai concert in high-security fleet


Radhika Merchant and Anand Piramal are among the VIP guests who attended the Dua Lipa concert in Mumbai on Saturday evening. The daughter-in-law and son-in-law of billionaire power couple Mukesh and Nita Ambani were spotted entering the venue in separate cars, accompanied by a fleet of security vehicles.

Radhika Mechant married Anant Ambani in July. (Instagram/loveleen_makeupandhair)
Radhika Mechant married Anant Ambani in July. (Instagram/loveleen_makeupandhair)

While Merchant is married to Anant Ambani, the younger son of Mukesh and Nita Ambani, Anand Piramal is married to Isha Ambani, the daughter of the senior Ambanis.

Radhika Merchant and Anand Piramal were spotted arriving in separate cars, accompanied by a fleet of security cars.

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Dua Lipa is headlining the second edition of Zomato Feeding India Concert. The concert also features artists like Jonita Gandhi, Talwiinder and others. The concert is being held at Mumbai’s Bandra Kurla Centre (BKC).

The Grammy-winning singer arrived in the city on Thursday. The same night, she was spotted dining with her boyfriend, actor Callum Turner. The couple visited Veronica’s, a restaurant in Bandra.

“One of the best parts about touring the world is getting to be a tourist in so many new places, and I always find the best things to do when I’m in Asia and definitely in India. Last time I visited, I met so many warm and kind people,” she told Variety.

Lipa, 29, was on a vacation with her family in India last December, when they visited Delhi and Jodhpur in Rajasthan.

Her last performance in India was in 2019.

When Deepinder Goyal slammed freeloaders seeking Dua Lipa concert tickets

In August this year, Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal had slammed people texting him with requests for the Zomato Feeding India Concert. The high-profile entrepreneur urged people to buy tickets instead of expecting a free entry.

“No special favours – even for me. I just paid for my tickets on the @zomato app for the Feeding India concert. Please buy yours too and support the cause,” Goyal wrote on X (formerly Twitter).


The Great Indian Kapil Show: Krushna Abhishek hugs ‘Mama number 1’ Govinda; actor jokes about shooting his leg

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The Great Indian Kapil Show: Krushna Abhishek hugs ‘Mama number 1’ Govinda; actor jokes about shooting his leg


Nov 30, 2024 09:47 PM IST

Krushna Abhishek finally reunited with Govinda on the latest episode of The Great Indian Kapil Show. The two shared a big hug and joked along with each other.

Krushna Abhishek and Govinda put an end to their seven-year feud by hugging it out as they both made an appearance together on the latest episode of Netflix’s The Great Indian Kapil Show. The two danced together and Krushna fell on the feet on the actor to seek his blessings in what seemed to be a genuinely emotional reunion for the two. (Also read: Govinda and Krushna Abhishek end long ‘kalesh’ with a hug on The Great Indian Kapil Show, actor calls comedian a ‘gadha’)

Govinda and Krushna Abhishek on The Great Indian Kapil Show.
Govinda and Krushna Abhishek on The Great Indian Kapil Show.

Krushna Abhishek and Govinda hug

During the episode, Krushna Abhishek took Govinda along with him on stage to dance. The two of them shook a leg to the actor’s hit song ‘Filmon Ke Saare Hero’ to loud cheers from the audience. Krushna gave Govinda a massive hug and even called him ‘Mama number 1.’ Govinda joked what did he mean by calling him uncle number 1, is he buttering him up?

Govinda jokes about his ‘leg piece’

When Krushna made another joke about Chunky Pandey selling leg piece plates from the biriyani shop, Govinda did not miss the chance to joke about his leg. The actor had accidentally shot a bullet in his leg last month. Govinda said that when he was hopsitalized, Krushna came and cried a lot. And here he is now, cracking jokes about ‘leg piece!’ Govinda further added if he had shot any higher then imagine how many leg pieces would be there!

Krushna went on to add that he will say whatever he pleases because his uncle is here! It is because of his blessings that he has become a star, he added. Govinda smiled at the sweet gesture.

Krushna Abhishek and his uncle, Govinda, experienced a public feud beginning in 2016. The discord started when Krushna made a joke on his show, which Govinda found disrespectful.

Along with Govinda, actors Shakti Kapoor and Chunky Panday were also the guests on the episode of The Great Indian Kapil Show. It is available to watch on Netflix.

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Time To Cut Interest Rate To Spur GDP Growth, Says Economist Charan Singh | Economy News

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Time To Cut Interest Rate To Spur GDP Growth, Says Economist Charan Singh | Economy News


New Delhi: Expressing his disappointment at the second-quarter estimates of 5.4 per cent GDP growth, Charan  Singh, Chief Executive Officer, EGROW Foundation, has said that corrective measures should be taken faster economic growth and interest rates should be brought down. He said India has the potential to grow much higher than 5.4 per cent given the demographic profile of the country.

India’s GDP grew by 5.4 per cent in the July-September quarter of FY2024-25, significantly below the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) forecast of 7 per cent. The official data, released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, showed that India’s GDP for Q2 of FY2024-25 stood at Rs44.10 lakh crore, up from Rs41.86 lakh crore in the same quarter last year. India’s economy grew by 6.7 per cent in Q1.

Charan Singh said he feels that the interest rate policy will have to be revisited “We followed the United States of America, which has raised the interest rate, but they had reduced it too. If we had raised the interest rates, maybe when America had started reducing their interest rates, we could have followed suit,” said Charan Singh, a former RBI Chair Professor of Economics at Indian Institute of Management Bangalore.

“If we analyse the capital formation properly, the interest rate needs to be really taken into account…otherwise, if you look at the high-frequency indicators given in the press release of MoSPI, they are quite promising, so I will not be worried. I am certainly disappointed and I think corrective measures need to be taken urgently,” he added. Singh suggested measures for faster GDP growth.

“Looking at the figure of capital formation, I feel the interest rate should be brought down. At this rate, investors will postpone their decision to take loans for cars or setting up new industries because they know that interest rates will come down in the near future,” he said.

“Second thing is that the inflation target should be interpreted as between 2-6 per cent and not pivoted at 4 per cent. In the last 30 years, we have never actually achieved 4 per cent. If you look at the average of 30 years, we are around 5.5 to 6 per cent. If we are going to pivot it at 4 per cent, we could be strangulating growth,” he added.

Charan Singh stressed that private sector should be encouraged to bring multiplier effect to the government increasing capital expenditure. “The final point I would like to make is that in this growth story of Viksit Bharat, we should be proud that the Prime Minister of the country is thinking as a visionary for the next 25 years. But in the story of Viksit Bharat, the whole thing cannot be done by the government itself. The government does make efforts by increasing the capital expenditure, but the multiplier effect has to come from the private sector. The private sector has to be encouraged,” he said.