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Akanksha Chamola: I am very picky about my work

Mumbai, Feb 13 (IANS) Akanksha Chamola, wife of “Bigg Boss 19” winner Gaurav Khanna, is making her OTT debut with the upcoming show “Dil Dhokha aur Desire.” The actress, known for being selective about her projects, says stepping into the digital space at this stage of her career feels particularly special and rewarding.“Stepping into the OTT space at this point in my journey feels special. I have put in a lot of hard work, passion, and love into this web series, and I truly hope viewers embrace Malini and her journey with the same warmth,” said Akanksha.ShemarooMe’s original web series Dil Dhokha aur Desire, is a compelling narrative where love turns into obsession and ambition blurs all boundaries. Akanksha steps into a powerful new avatar as Malini, anchoring the story at the heart of...

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Amanda Seyfried says she ‘never got rid’ of her belly button ring

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Los Angeles, Feb 13 (IANS) Hollywood star Amanda Seyfried spoke about her own sense of style and even voiced her support for her “Housemaid” co-star Sydney Sweeney saying that she has always been tapped into fashion.”Seyfried told people.com: "I think she's always been tapped into fashion. She seems to always have a nice 'fit. The sexier the better. It's funny, I haven't seen a lingerie line in a long time, and you know, if you've got the eye for it and the body, it's fun to celebrate that."Speaking up about her own sense of style, Seyfried shared that she's worn a belly button ring since the age of 17, reports femalefirst.co.ukThe Hollywood star, who has Nina, eight, and Thomas, five, with husband Thomas Sadoski, shared: "I never got rid of it. I've had it since I was 17. I took it out ...

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Bengal SIR: ECI to set watertight guidelines for scrutiny of voters’ documents at meet today

INDIA, TOP STORIES

Kolkata, Feb 13 (IANS) The full bench of the Election Commission of India (ECI) will hold a crucial virtual meeting with all the top electoral officers in West Bengal, as well as the district magistrates and the district electoral officers, on Friday, ahead of the phase of the scrutiny of voters’ identity documents starting from Saturday.The extended deadline for completing hearings on claims and objections to the draft voters’ list in the state will end on Saturday. The phase of the scrutiny of voters’ identity documents submitted at the hearing session will continue till February 21.However, in the meantime, the micro-observers engaged by the ECI for the ongoing special intensive revision (SIR) have flagged several instances of deviations from the Commission-set guidelines regarding acce...

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T20 WC: Varun’s devastating spell was the game-breaker, says Namibia skipper Erasmus

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New Delhi, Feb 13 (IANS) Namibia captain Gerhard Erasmus said India wrist-spinner Varun Chakravarthy's devastating spell was the game-breaker in his team's 93-run defeat in their Group A clash at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Thursday. Chakravarthy ended any lingering hopes of an upset result by picking three wickets within his ten balls after Namibia were 85/2 and effectively settle the contest in India’s favour."Honestly, I have to say that that was the game-breaker right there. I think he had three for five at one stage. For us, that's another learning. It's another one to take forward for the next World Cups, for the next games against big nations. How quickly the game evolves, how you can prepare for guys like that.“You can do as much as you want in front of computers and in front of wa...

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‘Ritu Tawde’s election as Mumbai Mayor conspiracy against Marathi identity’: Shiv Sena(UBT) in Saamana

INDIA, TOP STORIES

Mumbai, Feb 13 (IANS) Two days after the unopposed election of BJP corporator Ritu Tawde as the Mumbai Mayor, Shiv Sena Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray (UBT) on Friday characterised the new administration as a "dark day" for Mumbai, alleging that the ruling party’s leadership will prioritise the interests of industrialists over the Marathi people, and will facilitate land acquisitions by major businesses. The party said that this is despite Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis dismissing such concerns, stating that the new leadership would bring a transparent administration and fulfil the dreams of Mumbai's citizens.The Thackeray camp in the party's mouthpiece, Saamana, claimed that the BJP secured power by "creating a rift" among Marathi voters. “Money was spent like a dam bursting just to ensure ...

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T20 WC: Basic plan is to take wickets and keep attacking the stumps, says Chakaravarthy

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New Delhi, Feb 13 (IANS) India wrist-spinner Varun Chakravarthy said he focused on perfecting his basic plan of taking wickets aplenty and continuing to attack the stumps helped him pick a three-wicket haul which broke the back of Namibia’s chase and gave the co-hosts a massive 93-run victory in a Group A clash at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Thursday.Since the 2024 World Cup win, Chakravarthy has emerged as India’s premier middle-overs weapon in T20Is by picking the most wickets in the middle overs phase, where he mixes relentless accuracy with subtle variations to control that crucial stretch. His record against right-handers is unmatched in the same period, as seen from him castling Louren Steenkamp and JJ Smit with immaculate ease."I have definitely worked on few aspects of bowling such...

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Big B on growing up with less, calls excess ‘an unbalanced balance’

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Mumbai, Feb 13 (IANS) Megastar Amitabh Bachchan has shared a contemplative note on the idea of excess and the lingering imprint of one’s early years, saying that the joy of limited means can never truly be replaced by abundance acquired later in life.Taking to his blog, the icon reflected on how one’s upbringing and the years of growing up with less remain etched in memory, regardless of present success or prosperity.“Where you grew up from, shall ever remain with you .. what you progressed from, shall ever remain with you .. elements of the past growing years can never be forgotten , and equating them with present times is a misnomer (sic),” Big B wrote.“If you have lived with less .. excess now strikes an unbalanced balance .. you know what was then .. and to be surrounded now by the n...

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US Ambassador to Bangladesh congratulates BNP, Tarique Rahman on landmark election win

T20 WC: Erasmus showed the world again what he’s got with the ball, says Williams

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New Delhi, Feb 13 (IANS) Namibia head coach Craig Williams praised Gerhard Erasmus for picking career-best figures of 4-20 against India despite his team suffering a 93-run defeat in their Group A clash at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Thursday evening, adding that the skipper showed the world yet again about his skills with the ball.Mixing high-arm and round-arm releases, including releasing the ball from behind the crease, Erasmus exploited just enough grip in the pitch to trigger double wobbles of the Indian batting line-up. He introduced himself in the eighth over and struck first ball, cramping Ishan Kishan on the pull and having him caught at deep midwicket.Alongside left-arm spinner Bernard Scholtz, he throttled India’s scoring, as the pair conceded just 30 runs in six overs while rem...

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‘Look forward to working with you’: PM Modi congratulates Tarique Rahman on BNP’s win in Bangladesh elections

INDIA, TOP STORIES

New Delhi, Feb 13 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday extended warm congratulations to Tarique Rahman for leading his party, the BNP, to a decisive victory in Bangladesh's parliamentary elections.Taking to the social media platform X, PM Modi wrote, “I convey my warm congratulations to Mr. Tarique Rahman on leading BNP to a decisive victory in the Parliamentary elections in Bangladesh. This victory shows the trust of the people of Bangladesh in your leadership."He further said that India would continue to support a democratic and inclusive Bangladesh.“India will continue to stand in support of a democratic, progressive and inclusive Bangladesh. I look forward to working with you to strengthen our multifaceted relations and advance our common development goals,” the Prime Minist...