The North vs South debate over delimitation has reignited political tensions, with concerns that Hindi-speaking states could gain disproportionate influence. However, historical data since 1951 suggests otherwise. The Hindi belt’s share in the Lok Sabha has declined more than that of southern states, driven by federal restructuring, evolving state boundaries, and institutional decisions rather than…
In the post pandemic period with footfalls yet to see full recovery, the Hindi film industry relied more on franchise films churning out more instalments. However, the fatigue has started to set in. Source link
Dhurandhar: The Revenge (Dhurandhar 2) has made box office history by becoming the first Hindi film to breach the ₹1,100 crore net mark in India. It took Aditya Dhar’s spy-action drama 29 days to cross the ₹1,100 crore milestone, and it has added another ₹87 lakhs to its kitty on Friday. “As of Day 30,…
Pratibha Ranta; a still from Laapata Ladies; Rohit Saraf For Laapataa Ladies actress Pratibha Ranta, who recently walked the ramp at the Bombay Times Fashion Week, performing — whether on screen or on the runway — continues to excite her. Recalling her early love for the stage, she said, “As a child, I used to…
Amid ongoing discussions about whether northern states might gain more representation than southern states in a future expansion of the Lok Sabha, past data present a more balanced picture. Historical trends from 1951 to 1977 show that both the Hindi-speaking states and the southern region experienced a decline in their share of parliamentary seats. However,…
Mumbai: Chrome DM has released its latest Opportunity to See (OTS) report for Week 14’26 (April 4–10), offering a detailed snapshot of channel availability across Hindi and English news segments. The report underscores the extensive distribution reach of Hindi news channels, with Times Now Navbharat leading the segment at 98.46% OTS, followed closely by Aaj…
Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge, directed by Aditya Dhar and starring Ranveer Singh, Sanjay Dutt, Arjun Rampal, R. Madhavan, Rakesh Bedi, and Sara Arjun, has made box office history by crossing Rs. 1,100 crore in India net collections, the first Hindi film ever to achieve this milestone. On Day 30, the film’s cumulative India net stands…
NSW Senator Dave Sharma (Liberal party) “It’s about making sure that the people who come to this country (and we are blessed that a lot of people who come to this country) – more than we can accommodate, are equipped with the right skills and attributes to make a contribution, and are going to support…
Sufi singer Kavita Seth’a show ‘Only Nazms’ at Mumbai’s Royal Opera House on April 26, offers a departure from conventional concerts. The performance emphasizes stillness, poetry, and an immersive listening experience, focusing on emotional depth and connection with nazms by renowned poets. Live music today is louder, faster, and often forgettable. Kavita Seth is betting…
Bollywood star Shilpa Shetty appears to have been on a spiritual detour, as she visited the holy Tripurasundari Shaktipeeth temple in Tripura. She was seen offering prayers and also shared glimpses of her divine experience with her fans on her social media account. The actress posted pictures and videos from her visit to the holy…
