We asked colleagues, present and past, to reflect on a man who has made such a difference to their lives and careers. Here it is then, a rich collection of memories that offer enchanting glimpses of the enigmatic Ajit Balakrishnan.
Khalistani separatist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun has filed a civil lawsuit against the Government of India and National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, with a US court issuing summons in the case.
'The political situation in the country will depend on the electoral outcome in Maharashtra.'
The wedding celebrations of Radhika Merchant and Anant Ambani that started in Jamnagar in March and continued in Italy in May, finally culminated in Mumbai on July 14, with the Mangal Utsav or the wedding reception.
'When I gave the audition and landed the role of the villain Fani, I felt this is the only character which will establish me as an actor in Indian cinema.'
From donning couture pieces to going desi and dishing out summer vibes, July saw our favourite celebs making all sorts of style statements and impressing us.
'Till a few years ago, girls wouldn't take an autorickshaw alone. Now, things have improved.'
With November 22, 23 and 24 being among the most auspicious dates for marriage this year, hotels across the country are all booked, as are wedding-related ancillary services.
'I rammed so hard in the grills that I couldn't move my arm. I had to be taken in for an X-Ray -- everything turned out fine! -- but right after that was my action bit with Raghav Juyal. So it was quite an experience.'
US deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell said the US raised the issue directly at the most senior levels of the Indian government.
'I would think a hundred times before I wrote a gay character or a mentally challenged character because it requires a lot of research and empathy. That's the reason I shy away entirely from stories that have rape. I just can't. It's just terrifying for me, as a woman, to handle subjects like that because it's so sensitive.'
The designer duo shot a selfie at the end of their show. Very #original!
"When it comes to the Canadian matter, we have made clear that the allegations are extremely serious and they need to be taken seriously. We wanted to see the government of India cooperate with Canada in its investigation. Obviously, they have not chosen that path," State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller told reporters at his daily news conference.
Glimpses from their dreamy sangeet ceremony that took place a day before their wedding on February 21.
'Every actor has to really look within, because a lot of them are not really in touch with reality.'
'One is happy. The moment one starts criticising the BJP, ED, IT and CBI comes to one's house.'
Announced in January 2024, the BPGPA MBA is a blended (hybrid) programme that combines on-campus, in-person sessions and live interactive online sessions.
'Sabra ka phal meetha nahi, Mirzapur 3 hota hai.' 'With Mirzapur 3, we take the narrative to a whole new level.'
A day after the wedding of the year, a special function, called the Shubh Ashirwad, was held on July 13 to bless the newlyweds, Radhika and Anant Ambani.
'Otherwise, how will India become a sporting nation and how will we compete to beat China to win 60 Olympic medals?'
India had won the title in 2018 and 2023, while it was the first trophy for Syria who had finished third in 2019.
Col Singh was a combat veteran and was awarded Sena Medal during his tenure as second-in-command of the 19 Rashtriya Rifles.
Veteran party leader Anil Vij will seek re-election from his Ambala Cantt stronghold.
TVS Motor Company has relaunched its popular electric scooter, the TVS iQube, in Maharashtra with new variants and colours.
Bengaluru FC's academy graduate Vinith Venkatesh scored the winner as the Blues picked up their first points of the ISL season with a 1-0 win over East Bengal.
'File all the supporting documents in response to the allegation since there is a possibility of the proceedings getting dropped at that stage if the reply is satisfactory.'
Floor sweeping lehengas, figure-hugging mermaid dresses and dramatic anarkalis -- designers Shantanu and Nikhil showed their bridal line at the India Bridal Fashion Week.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday met US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan in New Delhi.
According to officials, Aman Preet Singh is among five people arrested as customers.
Delhi's appeasement strategy may now translate as more mega arms deals with the US, generating substantial business and job creation in the American economy. Make no mistake, Americans will use it to pressure India, predicts Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.
Purab Kohli and Satyadeep Mishra play the lead in the desi adaptation of Homeland.
Asia's richest man Mukesh Ambani drew nil salary from his oil-to-telecom-and-retail conglomerate Reliance Industries for the fourth straight year in a row while his children earned a sitting fee and a commission for being on the board of India's most valuable company. Ambani, 67, had capped his annual remuneration at Rs 15 crore from financial year 2008-09 (April 2008 to March 2009) to 2019-20 (FY20); and since FY21, he opted to forego his salary, due to COVID-19 pandemic, until the company and all its businesses were fully back to their earnings potential.
Canada, though coming off a defeat to the USA, will be buoyed by their 10-wicket victory over Ireland in the 2019 T20 World Cup Qualifiers
She'll choose sexy over saccharine any day!
Snapshots from a collection that made us pine for all things gone by
The actor had married model-actress Gauri Pandit on March 7.
Amitabh Bachchan's latest post on his blog is all about his love for his family members.
Arvind Bhatt failed to keep the momentum and lost his second round match at the All England Open badminton championships.
'Israel is counting on the United States to enter the fray on their behalf and perform destructive strikes against these targets that are beyond Israel's conventional capabilities.' 'They may well get their way if they start a war, because the United States is still committed to Israel's security, and it won't matter whether it is Trump or Harris in the White House.'
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