Bakaiti Season 2 has the warmth and terrific performances to make the Katarias feel like family, but its repetitive conflicts and easy resolutions leave their struggles feeling oddly inconsequential, argues Sreeju Sudhakaran.
A 19-year-old student, Shubham Mishra, was allegedly stabbed to death in his home in Jayantipur village, Gorakhpur, while his family was away for his father's kidney treatment. The incident occurred early Thursday morning. Police have registered a case and are investigating to identify and trace the assailant.
'Manoj Kumarji had tears in his eyes after hearing my dad sing Mera Rang De Basanti Chola. He said, 'This is my voice for my desh bhakti songs".'
Lucknow police have arrested two individuals for allegedly abducting a youth and holding him captive for four days over an unpaid mobile phone instalment. The victim was reportedly forced to do labour work and had one unit of blood drawn against his will and sold. The accused, one of whom worked for a credit services company, also allegedly extorted money online from the victim.
Dorothy is an audacious exploration of masculinity and gender identity that becomes increasingly muddled just when its ideas matter most.
From a scene-stealing child actor to a cult-comedy favourite and a director in his own right, Kunal Kemmu has delivered plenty of memorable turns across three decades.
The disappearance of 31-year-old Yuvraj Singh Manchanda, weeks before his wedding, led to his alleged murder and the discovery of his body in a Gurugram drain. His family alleges that Gurugram Police recovered and cremated his body without informing them, learning about it only during the Delhi Police investigation into his disappearance. Two former colleagues have been arrested in connection with the murder, allegedly due to a financial dispute.
Tennis star Coco Gauff and her mother are speaking out against acquaintances who only resurface to ask for free tickets to the US Open. Gauff revealed that her mother's recent Instagram post, which bluntly told friends and family to stop asking for tickets, was a much-needed intervention after years of absurd requests, particularly during the New York tournament.
Former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has filed a plea in the Supreme Court challenging the Election Commission's interim decision to freeze the Trinamool Congress' name and party symbol. The EC had allotted separate names and symbols to two rival TMC factions ahead of upcoming bypolls, a move Banerjee has strongly criticised as a "black day" for democracy.
An Indian-origin woman, Shalini Thakur, was shot dead in California by Rohit, an undocumented immigrant from India, who had allegedly stalked her for months. Rohit later died by suicide after a police standoff. Thakur had previously reported the stalking and obtained a restraining order.
Jay Meena, once a mischievous schoolboy rusticated for a prank, has made history by winning India's first-ever Asian Games medal in soft tennis. His journey from a troubled youth to a bronze medallist at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games is a testament to destiny and the guidance of his coach. Meena hopes his achievement will boost the sport's profile in India and pave the way for its inclusion in future events like the Commonwealth Games.
Thousands gathered on the banks of the River Thames in London for the first-ever Ganga Aarti, a traditional Hindu ceremony of light and thanksgiving. Organised by Chinmaya Mission UK as part of the 'Totally Thames' festival, the event symbolised gratitude for nature and knowledge, while also celebrating 75 years of the Chinmaya Mission. The ceremony was conducted on land to ensure environmental responsibility.
Their stories will go unheard, filed somewhere in the banal footnotes of history. Unwritten, untold, undocumented, notes Binu Alex.
Harikesh Patel, a former member of the Patidar Anamat Andolan Samiti (PAAS), has been arrested by the Gujarat Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) for allegedly obtaining a second passport using forged documents. Patel had previously surrendered his original passport in connection with an ED money laundering case. He reportedly used the fraudulently obtained passport for international travel.
'Giving up is very easy. But don't give up. Try out whatever you can. Something will happen.'
'I used to earn Rs 45 for working 12 hours a day at the age of 14.' 'The situation at home was weak, so that money was very important. I did whatever work I could find.'
Explore the intriguing journey of Isha Rikhi, the Punjabi actress and model currently making waves on Bigg Boss 20, as she navigates her career and recent high-profile separation from rapper Badshah.
Vidarsa K Vinod has made history by becoming the first woman from Keralam to win an Asian Games medal in shooting, securing a silver in the women's 10m air rifle team event in Japan.
In a bizarre incident in Jalgaon, Maharashtra, a mother married her lover just days before her daughter's engagement. The bride's father sought police intervention after the new husband posted their wedding status on social media, leading to mixed reactions.
'I wanted to push the buttons further and see what can come out of putting Taapsee in this intense role where she has to deep-dive into a woman and her sense of great loss.'
A tragic incident at Naldurg Fort in Maharashtra's Dharashiv district led to the deaths of a 30-year-old woman, Ashwini Manohar Pol, and two of her three minor children after they fell from the Upli bastion. Police have registered an accidental death report and are investigating the circumstances surrounding the fall.
Ravi Shastri lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi for taking a leading role in international diplomacy during the ongoing BRICS Summit in New Delhi.
'When her child is in danger, I don't think a mother has any boundaries in her mind.'
A 40-year-old woman in Bengaluru has been accused of killing her four-month-old twin daughters before attempting suicide. Police registered an FIR based on her husband's complaint, who stated she had been suffering from postpartum depression and abnormal behaviour after IVF treatment.
The 72nd National Film Awards celebrated outstanding contributions to Indian cinema, with Yami Gautam, Kartik Aaryan, Mammootty, Dhanush, and Sanjay Mishra among the prominent winners.
Trinity Rodman raced 200 miles from Washington to New York after her match to support boyfriend Ben Shelton, arriving just in time to witness his US Open final defeat.
Congress's Nandigram bypoll candidate Milan Pradhan has been sent to judicial custody until October 3 on charges dating back 19 years, effectively ending his campaign for the October 6 by-election.
Vijay's Thirupaachi and son Jason Sanjay's Sigma could end up in an unexpected box office face-off, setting up a fascinating father-son clash.
Commonwealth Games gold medallist and Arjuna Awardee Roopa Unnikrishnan gives away the rifles that shaped her brilliant shooting career, hoping they will inspire a new generation of Indian shooters.
'The idea of hitting someone is not okay with me at a personal level, so it requires an extra effort for me to come out of that mental barrier.'
'She's kind, loving...but on the sets, she's a taskmaster.'
Mother Dairy has launched a naturally degradable milk pouch, a first in India, designed to break down in soil and reduce plastic waste. The new packaging will be used for cow milk across Delhi-NCR starting June 5th.
A third generation murtikar and probably one of the first in her family, Manaswi Bagwe, a self-taught sculptor, is quietly pushing the boundaries of idol-making.
Law And Order not only delivers an outdated and amateurish gangster drama, but also manages to drag Mammootty's iconic Black character into the mess.
A seven-year-old boy missing from Meerut was found murdered. Police arrested a man, Arpit Sharma, who confessed to the crime, revealing he had a relationship with the boy's mother and the child knew about it. Investigations are ongoing to determine the full motive.
Kareena Kapoor Khan and Ritu Kumar share a friendship that goes far beyond clothes, making Bebo the perfect muse for the designer's latest couture collection.
Didier Deschamps is flying back to France to attend his mother's funeral and will not coach the team's last Group I game at the World Cup against Norway, the French federation said on Tuesday.
Taapsee Pannu takes on a physically demanding role in Gandhari, an emotionally charged action-thriller about a mother's love and resilience, set to premiere globally on Netflix on September 3.
Shubman Gill celebrated his 27th birthday with his family, reflecting on a remarkable rise from Fazilka to becoming one of India's leading batters.
Growing up, I was spoiled in the best way possible. My mum is one of those magical cooks who can turn the simplest ingredients into a feast. Every meal at home was delicious, so there was never a reason for me to learn.
