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18 Jan

OYO opens 65 homestays, hotels in Ayodhya ahead of Ram temple consecration

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Hospitality tech firm OYO announced the addition of 51 homestays and 14 hotels in Ayodhya on its platform ahead of the consecration ceremony of Ram Temple. Around 65 properties have been added on the platform based in Ayodhya, OYO said on January 17. People can get budget-friendly rooms with prices starting from Rs 1,000, the platform said. OYO has seen a 350% hike in searches for Ayodhya on its platform over the past year. The 65 properties in Ayodhya have been added to support the anticipated demand in tourism after the consecration ceremony of Ram Temple on January 22, 2024.…

18 Jan

Vidya Balan to return as Manjulika in Kartik’s ‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3’

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Get ready for a thrilling ride as actress Vidya Balan is set to reprise her role as Manjulika in the much-awaited Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3, starring Kartik Aaryan. As per the reports Sara Ali Khan might be seen alongside Kartik in the movie. Directed by Anees Bazmee, the film's shooting is set to start in March 2024. A source told India Today, "The makers are leaving no stone unturned to ensure that Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 raises the bar for the audience as well. The film will see Vidya Balan return as Manjulika after the first film." According to an industry insider,…

17 Jan

Sania Mirza deletes all pics of Shoaib Malik from her Instagram account; is her marriage over for good?

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An Indian former professional tennis player Sania Mirza and her husband pakistani cricketer Shoaib Malik's divorce rumours have been making headlines for quite a time now. Sania who is an active member on social media and likes to share little things with her fans and followers has removed all the pics of Shoaib Malik from her Insta account. This step again gives strong speculation of the separation between them. Cricketer Shoaib Malik has also removed the mention of being married to Sania Mirza from his Instagram bio. Whereas before these rumours in his bio he had mentioned his wife as…

17 Jan

Ayodhya Turns Into Fortress With 2 Security Zones As City Gears Up For Ram Lalla’s ‘Pran Pratishtha

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Ayodhya is being fortified with a help of manpower and technology, including AI-powered cameras and drones with anti-drone features for the upcoming Ram Mandir's grand 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony on January 22. The UP police is getting the support from all religious groups, who are cooperating with authorities to make the event a historical success, according to sources. "This is going to be a successful event. Nothing major we see which is troubling any security agency of state or centre. No international threat is visibly seen so far and the Ayodhya administration is all set to manage all events successfully. Muslim…

17 Jan

People turn Atal Setu into ‘picnic spot’, triggers discontent among netizens

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PM Modi inaugurated Atal Bihari Vajpayee Sewri-Nhava Sheva Atal Setu in Navi Mumbai on January 12. The bridge was build with an objective to providing expeditious connectivity to Mumbai International Airport, and Navi Mumbai International Airport. After 2-3 days of the inauguration ceremony, videos of people breaking traffic rules started surfacing on social media. While some can be seen parking their vehicles on the side of the bridge and clicking selfies, others can be seen littering on the Mumbai Trans Harbour Link (MTHL). https://twitter.com/rushikesh_agre_/status/1746420279860236607?s=20 https://twitter.com/mumbaimatterz/status/1746264060478558432?s=20 One user said, ''Sad. Need to respect all our public infrastructure. Considering the whole stretch…

16 Jan

‘Merry Christmas’ box office Day 4: Katrina, Vijay’s film climbs to Rs 11 crore

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Vijay Sethupathi and Katrina Kaif's starrer 'Merry Christmas', produced by Kewal Garg, Ramesh Taurani, Sanjay Routray and Jaya Taurani and directed by Sriram Raghavan had a slow start at the box office and is continuing to be steady in theatres. Though the movie experienced a drop in collection on January 15, it still continues to attract audience to theatres. In 4 days, 'Merry Christmas' collected Rs 11 crore net in India. IndiaToday.in reviewer rated 'Merry Christmas' 3.5 out of 5 stars and wrote, " The film tells the story of two strangers - Albert (Vijay) and Maria (Katrina Kaif) -…

16 Jan

Dharavi residents to get 17% more space than any other slum redevelopment project: Adani Group

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The Dharavi Redevelopment Project Private Limited (DRPPL), a collaborative venture between the Adani Group and the Maharashtra Govt, has announced plans to give eligible residents of Dharavi with spacious flats of 350 square feet consisting of independent kitchens and bathrooms marking a substantial improvement in living conditions. These flats will offer 17% more area compared to typical slum redevelopment projects in Mumbai. The cut-off date for eligibility determination has been fixed as January 1, 2000. A spokesperson for DRPPL expressed the vision behind this initiative, stating, "The new flats will be dream homes for all Dharavi residents and will raise…

16 Jan

Surbhi Chandna Announces Wedding with Longtime Boyfriend Karan Sharma After 13 Years of Dating, Shares Cute Announcement Post on Insta

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Actress Surbhi Chandna of Ishaqbaaz and Qubool Hai fame has publicized that she is all ready to marry with longtime boyfriend and entrepreneur Karan Sharma. The actress took to her Instagram handle to post a romantic pic of beau Karan and her posing along with their pet dog. A sign placed beside the dog 'My humans are getting married'. Sharing two pictures on Insta, She wrote in a caption, "Adding Colours To His Life Since 13 Years. Our Forever Begins Now. #Estd2010." In the first pic Karan and Surbhi is seen sitting on a rock in close embrace and the…

14 Jan

Kangana Ranaut reacts to dating rumours after walking hand-in-hand with mystery man

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Actress Kangana Ranaut was recently spotted walking hand-in-hand with a foreigner outside a salon in Mumbai. Soon, their video went viral on social media and rumours started that the multiple National Award-winning actress is in a new relationship. The mystery man was known to be the Kangana's hairstylist Loic Chapoix. On Saturday, January 13, the actress took to her Instagram and called these rumours pointless as she put out a strong-worded statement. She confirmed that the man she was seen with is her "wonderful courteous" hairstylist and she has been her "friendly client" since many years. Sharing a couple of…

14 Jan

Uber Launches EV Auto Rickshaw Service In Ayodhya Ahead Of Ram Mandir Consecration Ceremony

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In the backdrop of the coming grand consecration ceremony of Ram mandir, the ride-hailing platform Uber launched its electric auto rickshaw service in Ayodhya, operating under the Uber Auto category, in the presence of CM Yogi Adityanath. Uber announced the launch of its UberGo, an economical car service, and Uber Intercity operations in Ayodhya. These services target to cater to inter-city travel requirements, connecting the holy city with various famous destinations within Uttar Pradesh. Prabhjeet Singh, President of Uber India and South Asia, emphasized, "With this expansion, we are not only providing enhanced mobility options for tourists and pilgrims but…