In a dramatic legal showdown, Shilpa Shetty and Raj Kundra have approached the Bombay High Court, aiming to dismiss a staggering Rs 60-crore cheating allegation brought against them by Mumbai police. They claim the FIR is a cynical ploy for financial gain, rooted in a business endeavor thrown into turmoil by demonetisation.
Pakistan’s hockey coach, Tahir Zaman, has refused to travel for the Bangladesh series, citing PHF interference in player selection. He objected to late additions to the squad, emphasising the need for the coach’s final say for team improvement. The team manager will oversee coaching duties in Dhaka, with foreign coaches a potential future option.
Scientists have developed a revolutionary laser treatment to prevent blindness. This non-invasive therapy uses ultra-short light pulses to naturally heal retinal damage. It targets diseases like diabetic retinopathy and age-related macular degeneration before vision loss occurs. Clinical trials are planned, with potential availability in five to seven years. This breakthrough offers hope for millions worldwide.
Tollywood actors Sudipta Banerjee and Bulbuli Panja are the new hosts of the cookery show Radhuni, marking a fresh start coinciding with Ras Yatra. The show’s special episode featured traditional recipes from the Baro Goswami family. Both actresses expressed their enthusiasm for celebrating home-cooked food and the art of cooking.
New Delhi’s Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium is set for a complete overhaul, making way for a sprawling Sports City. This ambitious project will feature state-of-the-art, multi-discipline facilities and athlete accommodation. Offices within the current stadium, including anti-doping agencies, will be relocated. The ministry is drawing inspiration from international sports hubs to shape this transformative development.
A Delhi court has overturned a previous order that mandated the police to investigate former minister Kapil Mishra’s alleged role in the 2020 riots. Both Mishra and the Delhi Police had contested the magistrate’s directive for further inquiry. The Sessions Court has now instructed the magistrate to continue proceedings as per legal procedures.
Parmeet Sethi revealed his son Ayushmaan almost played Kuljeet in the Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge musical. Ayushmaan was shortlisted but missed out due to lack of extensive Western classical singing experience. The musical, directed by Aditya Chopra, is based on the iconic 1995 film that launched Shah Rukh Khan’s superstar career.
As winter chills set in, traditional Indian beverages offer more than just comfort; they provide vital warmth, nutrition, and immunity boosts. From nourishing Panjiri milk and aromatic Kahwa to energizing Gur ka doodh, Bajra raab, and Sattu drink, these age-old recipes harness natural ingredients to combat the cold and promote well-being.
A Michigan woman hurled boiling coffee at a McDonald’s manager after a long wait, echoing a 1992 incident where Stella Liebeck suffered severe burns from dangerously hot coffee. Liebeck’s lawsuit, which highlighted McDonald’s policy of serving coffee at scalding temperatures, became a symbol of corporate accountability and the complexities of legal claims.
Farhan Akhtar called Naseeruddin Shah’s public criticism “distasteful,” saying, “He’s known me since childhood, could have called me instead.” Shah had called Bhaag Milkha Bhaag “a completely fake film” and criticized Farhan’s acting. Despite this, the film was a major hit praised for music and storytelling.
