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11 Feb

Shahid believes that the journey is more difficult for filmmakers to remake movies

editor0 CommentsBollywood, Breaking Newsshahid kapoor

Shahid Kapoor has worked in many films. But when it comes to remake a film which was alreday a hit movie , it is tough for an actor who is expected to add value to a role previously played by a colleague from another industry. He has worked in only two official remakes in his two-decade career - the yet-to-release Jersey and one of 2019’s biggest money-spinners, Kabir Singh. However, Shahid believes that the journey is more difficult for filmmakers who are roped in to direct the adaptations of their own hits. Elaborating on this, Shahid says that Sometimes, remakes are made in…

11 Feb

Nissan India and Kapil Dev together launched an Initiative

editor0 CommentsBusinessKapil Dev, nissan

Nissan and India cricket legend, Kapil Dev, have launched #beanissanblindspotter, a multi-partner initiative to identify some of India’s worst accident blindspots. In 2019 the company partnered with the Save LIFE Foundation to commission a nationwide study into the non-use of rear seatbelts, combined with a national schools outreach and road safety educational programme. The initiative will generate awareness of road safety by encouraging motorists to identify and map accident hotspots on a dedicated microsite, bringing positive change and making the Indian roads safer for everyone, as well as contributing to Nissan’s global ambition of achieving zero fatalities involving its vehicles.…

11 Feb

Ruturaj Gaikwad recovers, out of isolation

editor0 CommentsSportsRuturaj Gaikwad

India team player Ruturaj Gaikwad, who had tested positive for COVID-19, has recovered and is out of isolation. However, with skipper Rohit Sharma already making it clear that senior opener Shikhar Dhawan will open the innings in the third ODI against West Indies on Friday, he is unlikely to be considered for the inconsequential match. Ruturaj warmed the bench in the home T20 series against New Zealand and also did not get an opportunity to play against South Africa in the away ODI series. He was found to be COVID positive just four days before the start of the West Indies series, practically ruling…

11 Feb

OPPO launches Reno7 Series of smartphones

editor0 CommentsBusiness, IndiaOPPO, Reno7

OPPO, the leading global smart device brand, launched OPPO Reno 7 Pro 5G and the OPPO Reno7 5G. Priced at Rs 39,999, the ‘Portrait Expert’ Reno7 Pro 5G will be available across online and mainline retailers, while the all-rounder Reno7 5G will be available on Flipkart at Rs 28,999. Customers can choose between two color variants Startrails Blue and Starlight Black for both devices. The Reno7 series sets a new benchmark in smartphone portrait photography and videography. The OPPO Reno7 Pro’s 32MP selfie camera is backed by the IMX709, an RGBW (Red, Green, Blue, and White) sensor that was jointly developed by…

11 Feb

UP Police Registers FIR Against Congress In Moradabad

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A case was filed by the Uttar Pradesh Police after a "roadshow-like situation" happened during Congress leader Rizwan Qureshi's door-to-door campaign in Moradabad. Qureshi, a candidate from Moradabad, held a door-to-door campaign in the constituency along with the party's General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Thursday. However, as per the police, the campaign looked like a roadshow. Moradabad Superintendent of Police (SP) Akhilesh Bhadoria told, "Congress candidate Rizwan had taken permission for a door-to-door campaign but it was seen that a roadshow-like situation had emerged with people atop of the car with him. As per Sector Magistrate's complaint, a case…

11 Feb

India reports 13% dip in new Covid cases

editor0 CommentsCovid-19, IndiaCovid-19

India reported 58,077 fresh Covid infections in a span of 24 hours on Friday, which is around 13 per cent lower than those reported on previous day. On Thursday, the country had seen 67,084 new Covid cases. In the last 24 hours, a total 657 deaths were reported, taking the toll to 5,07,177, said the Union Health ministry on Friday morning. The active Covid case has been reduced to 6,97,802, which constitutes 1.64 per cent of the country’s total positive cases. The recovery of 1,50,407 patients in the last 24 hours has increased the cumulative tally to 4,13,31,158. Consequently, India’s…

11 Feb

Mughal Gardens to open from Feb 12; entry through online booking only

editor0 CommentsIndiaThe Mughal Gardens

The Mughal Gardens will be opened for the general public from February 12, 2022 to March 16, 2022. Eleven varieties of tulips in six colours, 138 kinds roses, over 20 types of creepers and 70 different seasonal plants are awaiting for the visitors at the annual ‘Udyanotsav’ at Mughal Gardens at the Rashtrapati Bhavan. The much awaited winter-to-spring event of the national capital will be opened for common public on all days from February 12 till March 16 except Mondays. Apart from these, there are ‘Flower Carpets’ in magnificent designs on display in the Central Lawns. The dominant colour scheme…

10 Feb

Hero MotoSports Team Line-Up with Top International Rider

editor0 CommentsBusiness, IndiaHero MotoSports, International Rider

Hero MotoSports Team Rally, the motorsport team of the world’s largest manufacturer of motorcycles and scooters-Hero MotoCorp–has further strengthened its rider line-up by bringing onboard leading international rider, Ross Branch. A top athlete and a trained commercial pilot from Botswana, Ross Branch is a three-time South African Cross Country Champion and a seven-time winner of the Botswana 1000 Desert Race–earning the nickname “Kalahari Ferrari”.Ross is a known face in the Dakar bivouac, having participated in the rally on four consecutive occasions now. He has an impressive track record at the Dakar, winning the Rookie category in his debut attempt in…

10 Feb

Disney+ Hotstar’s Hostage Drama ‘A Thursday’ Will Keep keep viewers stuck to their screens

editor0 CommentsBollywood, Breaking NewsA Thursday, Yami Gautam

What happens when a cheerful kindergarten teacher draws a gun and holds the children hostage? A picture perfect day takes a nefarious turn as the perpetrator puts innocent lives at risk. Loaded with suspense and unprecedented situations, ‘A Thursday’ shall keep viewers stuck to their screens till the very end! Directed by Behzad Khambata, the movie has an ensemble star-cast headlined by Yami Gautam Dhar and veteran actor Dimple Kapadia, Neha Dhupia, Atul Kulkarni amongst others The story begins with a joyful backdrop of a kindergarten amidst giggles and innocent glee, when Naina Jaiswal (Yami Gautam Dhar), the teacher, suddenly…

10 Feb

Actor Amol Palekar hospitalised in Pune because of Covid-19

editor0 CommentsCovid-19, EntertainmentAmol Palekar

Actor Amol Palekar, known for 1970s Hindi films like 'Rajnigandha', 'Chitchor', 'Chhoti Si Baat', 'Gol Maal', is admitted to Dinanath Mangeshkar Hospital in Pune because of Covid-19. However, now his health has improved and is stable. He is undoubtedly one of the notable entertainers of the 80s' and 90s' and was well known for his situational parody films like Gol Maal, Rang, Birangi and so on. He is known for his 'middle-class comedies'. Not just in movies, he likewise forayed into TV and his shows are still recalled among works of art. While venturing into acting, Amol Palekar also tried his hands…