Los Angeles, July 15 (IANS) The Rolling Stones legend Sir Mick Jagger has expressed his regret about taking advice from singer-songwriter John Lennon.

The Rolling Stones frontman recently revealed that he was advised by The Beatles legend to not to meet Elvis Presley.

John Lennon was left disappointed by his own interaction with The King, but decades after the deaths of both Elvis and John, Mick said that he wished he'd grasped the opportunity when he could.

Mick Jagger graced the recent episode of the Conan O'Brien Needs a Friend podcast. He said, "I remember John telling me, 'You should never meet your heroes. I would never meet Elvis, Mick, if I were you. And so, I didn't. I took John's advice. It was really stupid of me, really. I'd love to have met Elvis. "I wanted to keep my Elvis to myself, my version of Elvis. And so, I didn't want my version of Elvis shattered like John's was, but maybe my Elvis version would have been different”.

Elsewhere during the conversation, the 82-year-old singer said that the Rolling Stones were initially viewed as "bad", "dirty", and "scary" and vilified by the media when they started out.

He said, “People were really welcoming in most places. But there was a group that were really not welcoming. But maybe they didn’t know who you were, but they would just shout names at you. So it was very polarised in a kind of modern way”.

He also spoke about the looks of his band members, and how their fashion wasn’t well received by the people of that generation.

“Especially in the US, when we first went there, I’d say 64, outside of New York and LA, we were like freaks for them”, he shared.

“It was a hostile environment, particularly in America, but not only in America. I’m not blaming America for being the only (hostile place), they were hostile in England, there was a lot of hostility, but America was not ready for this stuff. Really, they weren’t””, he added.

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Los Angeles, July 15 (IANS) Hollywood actor Michael Keaton once revealed how he went unnoticed by a guy, who inked his arm with the actor’s iconic character in ‘Beetlejuice’.

An old video of the actor from ‘The Graham Norton Show’, has resurfaced on the Internet, and it shows him remembering the incident when a person didn’t realise that he is the actor who portrayed the iconic character on his arm.

He said, “This is tremendous. We're shooting, you know, well into the morning, and one of the guys on the crew says, Michael, come here. And says, and there's a guy standing there. A guy standing there like this. You know, really bored. Who had been on his way somewhere to his job or home from his job. The crew guy says, show him. He rolls his sleeve up like this. On flesh, an unbelievably well detailed and really beautiful tattoo of Beetlejuice. There's the actual tattoo. Look how good that is. Look at that. It's amazing. Isn't it? It's extraordinary. And I go, ‘This is extraordinary’. I'm looking at it. I'm going, well, I'm asking him all these questions. And he's just standing there looking at it”.

“And I finish and he says, ‘You done?’. And he goes like this. He rolls his sleeve down and goes over and gets back up on his bike and keeps on going. He never put the two together. He never went, oh, my God. There, you know, here you are. Never did anything like that”, he added.

The iconic character is a mischievous, chaotic and morally unpredictable "bio-exorcist" ghost created by filmmaker Tim Burton. It appeared for the first time in the 1988 cult classic ‘Beetlejuice’, the character is known for his wild green hair, black-and-white striped suit, decaying appearance and irreverent humour.

Beetlejuice possesses supernatural powers. The character remains a pop-culture icon.

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Los Angeles, July 15 (IANS) Hollywood actress Anne Hathaway has shared that she was left shocked when she learnt about her pregnancy.

The actress, who is awaiting the release of her upcoming film ‘The Odyssey’ directed by Christopher Nolan, recently announced that she and husband Adam Shulman are expecting a sibling for their sons Jonathan, 10, and Jack, six.

While the couple "knew what (they) were doing", they were still stunned to have their third child on the way.

The actress appeared on the latest episode of the chat show ‘Late Night With Seth Meyers’, and said, “Oh, my gosh. It’s amazing. It’s amazing. I mean, we knew what we were doing, but we were so shocked it worked. We were so shocked it went this way, so we’re calling this one our buzzer-beater”.

The show host spoke about his family, as he said, "I have three, it's the best. Weirdly, it goes on like autopilot. Once there's three, there's not much you can do except watch. "It goes from you're terrified, and then it turns into a TV show you just binge. Every day you're like, 'Oh new episode'”.

The actress laughed as she said, "Just accept it and enjoy it? Ok, that's great because I love the channel right now, so it's just more of it. Cool, new cast member”.

The show host then said in jest, "Make sure you tell the first two, 'We're doing this because you guys are getting stale’”.

The 43-year-old actress recently expressed that she wanted all her children to grow up to be as "wonderful" as her "dream son" Tom Holland. The actor plays her child Telemachus in the epic film.

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Chennai, July 15 (IANS) In a significant escalation of the investigation into the alleged Rs 100-crore fraud targeting private school managements across Tamil Nadu, the Chennai City Police have invoked the Goondas Act against the prime accused, B.T. Arasakumar, days after his arrest by the Central Crime Branch (CCB).

Arasakumar, 59, is accused of orchestrating a large-scale cheating racket by allegedly promising school managements that he could secure a range of statutory approvals and regulatory clearances through his claimed political influence and contacts within government departments.

Police said on Tuesday that the preventive detention was ordered to prevent him from continuing similar fraudulent activities and to safeguard public interest while the investigation progresses.

The case was registered following a complaint lodged by D.C. Elangovan, Secretary of the Federation of Associations of Private Schools in Tamil Nadu.

According to the complaint, Arasakumar approached the managements of several private schools claiming he could facilitate permanent recognition, school grade upgradation, DTCP and CMDA approvals, no-objection certificates, and other mandatory government clearances.

Investigators alleged that he convinced school administrators to part with substantial sums of money by projecting himself as a person with extensive political and bureaucratic connections capable of expediting official procedures.

However, despite collecting the funds, he allegedly failed to secure any of the promised approvals or refund the money to the institutions.

Police estimate that Arasakumar collected more than Rs 100 crore from private school managements across the state through the alleged scheme.

Following his arrest, the Central Crime Branch said it witnessed a surge in complaints from other affected institutions, indicating that the scale of the fraud may be much larger than initially believed.

So far, complaints have been received from representatives of 47 private schools, with the reported financial loss in these cases alone exceeding Rs 7 crore.

Investigators expect more victims to come forward as the probe continues.

As part of the investigation, officials have examined digital financial transactions linked to the complaints and frozen Arasakumar's bank accounts to prevent any further movement of suspected proceeds of crime.

Police are also tracing the money trail to identify additional beneficiaries and possible accomplices.

Meanwhile, efforts are underway to apprehend another key suspect, Muthukumar, who is believed to have played an important role in the alleged fraud.

Police said multiple teams are searching for him, while the investigation continues to uncover the full extent of the network and the total amount involved in the alleged scam.

--IANS

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Bengaluru, July 15 (IANS) The Karnataka government on Tuesday exonerated senior IPS officers B. Dayananda, Vikash Kumar Vikash and Shekhar H. Tekkannavar in connection with the June 4, 2025, Chinnaswamy Stadium stampede case in which 11 people were killed, bringing an end to the departmental proceedings initiated against them under the All India Services (Discipline and Appeal) Rules, 1969.

Separate orders issued by the Department of Personnel and Administrative Reforms (Services-IV) stated that the disciplinary proceedings initiated under Rule 8(4) of the AIS (D&A) Rules have been closed after the competent authority examined the officers' statements of defence and the opinion of the Administrative Department.

B. Dayananda, a 1994-batch IPS officer who was serving as Additional Director General of Police and Commissioner of Police, Bengaluru City, and Shekhar H. Tekkannavar, a 2014-batch IPS officer and then Deputy Commissioner of Police (Central Division), Bengaluru City, were suspended on June 5, 2025, a day after the stampede near Chinnaswamy Stadium that claimed several lives and triggered widespread criticism over crowd management and security arrangements.

Vikash Kumar Vikash, a 2004-batch IPS officer, was serving as Inspector General of Police and Additional Commissioner of Police (West), Bengaluru City, when he was placed under suspension on June 5, 2025, pending disciplinary proceedings over the stampede incident.

Although their suspensions were subsequently revoked, departmental inquiries continued. Show-cause notices along with articles of charge were served on both officers on July 31, 2025. In their replies submitted on September 8, 2025, the officers denied the allegations and sought to be exonerated.

According to the government orders dated July 14, 2026, the competent authority found no grounds to continue the proceedings.

"In the circumstances explained in the preamble, the Departmental Enquiry Proceedings initiated against Sri B. Dayananda, IPS (KN:1994), under Rule 8(4) of AIS (D&A) Rules are hereby closed, and the officer is exonerated of the charges levelled against him," the order about Dayananda stated.

A similar order was issued in respect of Tekkannavar. However, while exonerating him of the charges, the government issued a warning advising him "to act responsibly to ensure that such incidents shall not recur in the future."

The Chinnaswamy Stadium stampede on June 4, 2025, had led to disciplinary action against several police officials, including the then Bengaluru Police Commissioner and senior officers responsible for overseeing security arrangements during the event.

Copies of the orders have been forwarded to the Ministry of Home Affairs, the Department of Personnel and Training, the Karnataka Home Department and other concerned authorities, formally closing the proceedings against the two IPS officers.

It can be recalled that a total of 11 people were killed in the Chinnaswamy Stadium stampede in Bengaluru on June 4, 2025, during the celebrations marking Royal Challengers Bengaluru's (RCB) maiden IPL title victory. The incident also left at least 56 people injured, according to official figures.

The crowd crush occurred outside multiple gates of the stadium as tens of thousands of fans gathered for the felicitation ceremony. Investigations later revealed that nearly 2.5 lakh people had converged around the venue, overwhelming the security and crowd-management arrangements.

The deceased included six men and five women, and the tragedy led to multiple inquiries, suspensions of senior police officers, and legal proceedings involving event organisers and government officials.

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Hyderabad, July 15 (IANS) The District Election Officer of Nagarkurnool district in Telangana has clarified that there is no case of double voting or dual voter enrolment involving Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy.

Collector and District Election Officer (DEO) of Nagarkurnool issued a clarification denying false social media claims regarding the Chief Minister’s voter registration.

The DEO stated that Revanth Reddy is not registered as a voter in Achampet Assembly Constituency or anywhere else in Nagarkurnool district as of July 14, 2026.

In a statement, the DEO said it had come to his notice that false information was circulating on social media regarding the Chief Minister's voter status in Nagarkurnool district.

"As the voter enrolment is not there, the question of Enumeration Form printing and distribution in the process of Special Intensive Revision does not arise," the statement read.

The DEO requested citizens not to believe or spread baseless rumours.

A section of the media reported that Chief Minister Revanth Reddy was enrolled as a voter in two Assembly constituencies, each falling under a different Parliamentary constituency.

According to those reports, the electoral rolls listed Revanth Reddy as a voter in the Kodangal Assembly constituency under the Mahabubnagar Parliamentary constituency. His name also appeared in the Achampet Assembly constituency under the Nagarkurnool Parliamentary constituency. Both entries carried the same EPIC number.

Following these reports, 'FactCheck_Telangana', the official handle of the state government's initiative on X, issued a clarification.

According to the official statement posted on its handle on Tuesday, the Election Commission clarified that the appearance of the Chief Minister’s name in two electoral rolls with the same EPIC number was an "electoral roll anomaly" that was being addressed through the ongoing SIR exercise.

The statement said the correction would be carried out by the DEO concerned in accordance with the Election Commission of India’s prescribed procedures. It also said electoral authorities had clarified that the presence of the same EPIC number in two electoral rolls did not, by itself, establish that a person was entitled to vote in two constituencies.

"The Chief Minister’s family has informed the electoral authorities that they wish to retain the voter registration in Kodangal constituency. They have requested deletion of the entry from the Kondareddypally electoral roll," the statement maintained.

Following criticism in some quarters over the clarification issued by the state government instead of the election authorities, the post was deleted from the 'FactCheck Telangana' handle.

A clarification was issued by Nagarkurnool DEO on Tuesday night, denying dual enrolment.

--IANS

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Kolkata, July 15 (IANS) In an effort to enhance the travel experience on Indian Railways’ premier Vande Bharat Express, the Howrah Division of Eastern Railway (ER) on Tuesday introduced a family "Phygital" magazine "Vande Express" to be distributed among passengers.

The magazine will be distributed among passengers of the Howrah-New Jalpaiguri Vande Bharat Express free of cost. The magazine is innovative as it will allow passengers to read some content directly, while other material can be accessed by scanning QR codes.

The magazine was developed by ANOTHER INDIA, and the free distribution will not result in any financial liability on the Railways. The magazine was formally launched by Uday Shankar Jha, principal chief commercial manager, ER, Vishal Kapoor, divisional railway manager, Howrah Division, and other senior railway officials.

"Designed to enhance the onboard travel experience, ‘Vande Express’ integrates conventional print media with QR-enabled digital content, offering passengers access to information on travel, tourism, heritage, lifestyle, children's interactive activities, and railway services," an ER official said.

"The publication also disseminates information on key passenger-centric initiatives of Indian Railways, including the RailOne App, Rail Madad, the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme, Vande Bharat Sleeper, and the cultural and tourism heritage of eastern India," he added.

The initiative has been implemented under a non-fare revenue model, enabling the introduction of a value-added passenger service through private participation without any expenditure by the Railway Administration. Besides enriching the travel experience, the project serves as an effective platform for passenger awareness and dissemination of important railway information.

The initiative reflects the innovative approach adopted by ANOTHER INDIA in developing a technology-enabled publication that combines print and digital engagement while ensuring the commercial sustainability of the project, the official said.

The introduction of "Vande Express" marks another step towards creating a more informed, engaging and digitally connected travel experience, reaffirming Indian Railways’ commitment to improving passenger services through innovation, technology and customer-centric initiatives.

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Jaipur, July 15 (IANS) Pappu Gurjar, the brother of slain dacoit Jagan Gurjar, was shifted from Ajmer High Security Jail to Dausa Central Jail under heavy security following concerns raised by his family over his safety after Jagan's murder inside the prison.

Pappu was escorted to Dausa at around 9 a.m. on Tuesday after the Ajmer jail administration received transfer orders from the prison headquarters on Monday.

Additional police personnel were deployed to ensure the transfer was completed without incident.

Ajmer High-Security Jail Superintendent, Paras Jangid, confirmed that the transfer was carried out in compliance with official directives.

The transfer comes nearly two weeks after Jagan Gurjar was allegedly strangled to death inside Ajmer High-Security Jail on June 29.

After the incident, Jagan's family and residents of Bhavutipura village in Dholpur's Dang region demanded that Pappu be moved to another prison, citing concerns for his safety.

The transfer was among the five demands submitted by the family to the district administration.

When the demands were not addressed immediately, hundreds of villagers announced plans to stage a large protest after the conclusion of Jagan's 'Barhvi' (12th-day death ritual) on July 12.

As protesters gathered in Bhavutipura, Dholpur Collector Srinidhi B.T. and the Superintendent of Police held late-night talks with community representatives at Gajpura intersection.

Following the discussions, the administration accepted several key demands, including the transfer of Bari Station House Officer Devendra Sharma to the police lines.

The villagers subsequently withdrew their protest.

Pappu Gurjar had also been hospitalised while lodged in Ajmer High-Security Jail on July 4 after complaining of chest pain following a meal. He was examined by the jail doctor and later taken under heavy security to Jawaharlal Nehru Hospital for further evaluation.

After receiving treatment, he was discharged and returned to the jail.

Jagan Gurjar was killed inside Ajmer High-Security Jail on June 29.

According to the police, Vishnu, an undertrial accused in the Kuldeep Jaghina murder case, allegedly strangled Jagan with a towel inside the prison.

Jagan's last rites were performed on July 1 in his native village of Bhavutipura in Dholpur district.

Police said the investigation into the murder is continuing.

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Mumbai, Feb 13 (IANS) Maharashtra NCP(SP) President Shashikant Shinde has written a commemorative editorial in the party’s magazine, shedding light on the hidden dynamics of the split and the alleged merger plans between the two NCP factions.

Shinde claimed that late Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar was forced to exit the original NCP due to threats and conspiracies orchestrated by "invisible powers."

He further said that a final decision to merge the two parties was reached in the presence of Maratha strongman Sharad Pawar and was to be announced on February 12.

In a massive revelation, Shinde asserted that Sharad Pawar and other senior leaders had agreed to hand over the entire command of the unified party to Ajit Pawar following the merger.

“Fulfilling this merger and rebuilding the party with strength would be the only true tribute to Ajit Dada," Shinde wrote.

Shinde clarified, "It was our decision to hand over all party responsibilities to Ajit Dada once the merger process was complete. However, fate had other plans. We were all mentally prepared to accept Ajit Dada’s leadership.”

Shinde appealed to the party faithful, asserting that a merger is the only true tribute to the late leader. He noted, “Ajit Pawar’s dream remains unfulfilled, and it is now the party's responsibility to complete it. Unity: Reuniting and strengthening the NCP is the ultimate goal. Leaders and workers must set aside their differences and broaden their perspective to achieve this unity.”

Following the publication of the article, senior NCP(SP) leader and former Home Minister Anil Deshmukh remarked, "I am unaware of what our State President has said. Since he wrote the article, he likely has more information than I do. I personally have no knowledge of this matter."

While Sharad Pawar has avoided commenting publicly on the matter, Shinde’s article has brought these behind-the-scenes developments to light. However, Shinde’s revelations have sparked a new controversy and the NCP (Ajit Pawar faction) has reacted with sharp skepticism.

Party spokesperson Suraj Chavan questioned the timing of these claims. Chavan alleged that discussing a merger while the leader’s mortal remains were still at Vidya Pratishthan suggests a "lust for power" rather than genuine respect. He clarified that Sunetra Pawar is now the ultimate authority of their party and any dialogue must happen through her.

Further, the party legislator Amol Mitkari stated that no such merger discussions have occurred within their internal party meetings, attributing the rumours to the rival camp's leaders.

While the Pawar family continues to demonstrate a unique balance of political rivalry and familial bond — recently seen at family weddings — the political future remains clouded.

All eyes are now on Sunetra Pawar. Whether she will pursue the "unfulfilled dream" of a unified NCP or maintain a separate identity, remains a question that will define the next chapter of Maharashtra politics.

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New Delhi, Feb 13 (IANS) India’s share in global electronics demand has expanded at a rapid compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 17.2 per cent, significantly outpacing global growth of 4.4 per cent between 2015 and 2024, driven primarily by the sharp rise in mobile phone exports, according to NITI Aayog's Trade Watch Quarterly report for July-September 2025-26, launched on Friday.

Between 2016 and 2024, electronics exports increased nearly five-fold, reaching USD 42.1 billion. With global electronics trade valued at USD 4.6 trillion, the sector represents one of the largest and fastest-evolving segments of the world economy. India has demonstrated particular strength in products such as mobile phones, consumer electronics, and communication equipment, with exports increasingly directed towards major final-consumption markets including the United States, the United Kingdom, and the UAE, the report states.

Electronics, the thematic focus of this quarter's edition, has emerged as a cornerstone of India's manufacturing and export transformation. Now the second-largest item in India's export basket, the sector is both technology-led and deeply interconnected with industries such as automotive, renewable energy, telecom, defence, and digital services, making it a powerful multiplier for industrial growth.

The report states that having established a strong foothold in assembly and system integration, India is now entering the next phase of its electronics journey, moving decisively toward component manufacturing and higher value addition. This transition is supported by targeted policy measures, including the Union Budget's Rs 40,000 crore allocation under the Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme, aimed at strengthening domestic capabilities.

The analysis underscores that sustained competitiveness will be driven by deeper integration into global electronics value chains, encompassing printed circuit board design, semiconductor assembly and testing, power electronics, and embedded systems. Complemented by continued improvements in logistics efficiency, tariff rationalisation, and industry-aligned skill development, these shifts position electronics as a key engine of India's export growth and technological advancement in the coming decade.

NITI Aayog Vice-Chairman Suman Bery said, "Electronics, as the organising core of modern manufacturing value chains, with semiconductors and components, plays a key role in determining trade balances and technological sovereignty. While India has achieved scale in final assembly, sustained competitiveness will depend on correcting structural cost disabilities, deepening domestic component ecosystems, and leveraging anchor investments in components to embed Indian firms more firmly within global production networks."

The publication also provides a comprehensive assessment of global and domestic trade trends at a time when global trade growth has moderated but remains positive, with services continuing to outperform goods and developing regions emerging as key drivers.

The analysis highlights that India's trade performance in Q2 FY26 was driven by export-led momentum sustaining the overall trade expansion amid heightened global uncertainty. Services and merchandise exports recorded robust growth of around 8.5 per cent, outpacing import growth in both merchandise and services.

At a structural level, the edition underscores the deepening of trade among developing economies, which has expanded nearly four-fold since 2005 and now accounts for a rising share of global exports, with India’s trade trajectory increasingly aligned with this Global South rebalancing through regional value chains and new trade corridors.

Further, this edition highlights the growing role of e-commerce as a key enabler of future export growth. India is now among the world’s top six e-commerce markets, with electronics accounting for nearly half of online retail.

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New Delhi, Feb 13 (IANS) In a farmer-centric step to stabilise domestic markets and ensure remunerative returns to producers, the Centre on Friday approved the export of 25 lakh metric tonnes (LMT) of wheat, along with an additional 5 LMT of wheat products.

According to a Consumer Affairs Ministry statement, wheat stock availability with private entities during 2025–26 stands at approximately 75 LMT, which is nearly 32 LMT higher compared to the corresponding period last year.

"This substantial year-on-year increase indicates a comfortable supply position in the country. Furthermore, as on April 1, 2026, total wheat availability in the central pool with FCI is projected at around 182 LMT, thus ensuring that export permissions will not impact domestic food security requirements," it said.

Moreover, wheat acreage in Rabi 2026 has also increased to about 334.17 lakh hectares compared to 328.04 lakh hectares last year.

This reflects strong farmer confidence in wheat cultivation supported by assured MSP and procurement mechanisms, and signals the likelihood of another robust harvest, the official statement further added.

The decision to permit export of 25 LMT of wheat and 5 LMT wheat products will help stabilise domestic prices, improve market liquidity, ensure efficient stock rotation, and further strengthen farmers’ income while ensuring national food security.

Meanwhile, to facilitate sugar exports, the government decided to allow export of an additional 5 LMT of sugar to willing sugar mills during the current Sugar Season 2025–26.

Earlier, the government had permitted the export of 15 LMT of sugar during the current Sugar Season 2025–26. This decision is expected to facilitate higher sugar exports and help in managing surplus sugar availability in the country.

As per data, only about 1.97 LMT of sugar has been exported up to January 31, 2026.

In addition, approximately 2.72 LMT of sugar has been contracted for export by sugar mills to date.

The ministry said that the additional export quantity of 5 LMT shall be made available to willing sugar mills, subject to the condition that at least 70 per cent of their allocated quantity is exported by June 30, 2026.

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Los Angeles, July 15 (IANS) Hollywood actress Anne Hathaway has shared that she was left shocked when she learnt about her pregnancy.

The actress, who is awaiting the release of her upcoming film ‘The Odyssey’ directed by Christopher Nolan, recently announced that she and husband Adam Shulman are expecting a sibling for their sons Jonathan, 10, and Jack, six.

While the couple "knew what (they) were doing", they were still stunned to have their third child on the way.

The actress appeared on the latest episode of the chat show ‘Late Night With Seth Meyers’, and said, “Oh, my gosh. It’s amazing. It’s amazing. I mean, we knew what we were doing, but we were so shocked it worked. We were so shocked it went this way, so we’re calling this one our buzzer-beater”.

The show host spoke about his family, as he said, "I have three, it's the best. Weirdly, it goes on like autopilot. Once there's three, there's not much you can do except watch. "It goes from you're terrified, and then it turns into a TV show you just binge. Every day you're like, 'Oh new episode'”.

The actress laughed as she said, "Just accept it and enjoy it? Ok, that's great because I love the channel right now, so it's just more of it. Cool, new cast member”.

The show host then said in jest, "Make sure you tell the first two, 'We're doing this because you guys are getting stale’”.

The 43-year-old actress recently expressed that she wanted all her children to grow up to be as "wonderful" as her "dream son" Tom Holland. The actor plays her child Telemachus in the epic film.

--IANS

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Mumbai, July 14 (IANS) Actress Sambhavna Seth celebrated a major milestone in her personal life as she marked her 10th wedding anniversary with husband Avinash Dwivedi on July 14.

The actress shared a heartfelt note that reflected on their journey from falling in love to embracing parenthood.

Taking to her social media account, Sambhavna shared a picture of herself and Avinash twinning in casual denim outfits.

The actress looked chic in a white fitted top paired with distressed wide-leg jeans, while Avinash complemented her in a white T-shirt layered with a blue overshirt and blue denims.

Alongside the picture, Sambhavna wrote, 'Happy 10th Anniversary to us.

Best love stories keep finding new beginnings.

15 years ago, we found each other.

10 years ago, we promised forever.

This year, we became parents.

No gift could ever be greater than this.'

For the uninitiated, Sambhavna and Avinash tied the knot in 2016 after dating for many years. The couple has often documented their personal and professional lives through their popular YouTube vlogs.

A few months ago, the couple embraced a new chapter in their lives by becoming parents, a milestone Sambhavna described in her social media post as the greatest gift they could have ever received.

On the work front, Sambhavna rose to fame with her performances in Bhojpuri cinema and Hindi television. She has also participated in reality shows including 'Bigg Boss'.

Avinash and Sambhavna met on a dance reality show, where he was a contestant and she was the judge.

For the uninitiated, Sambhavna has earlier spoken about having many miscarriages following which she felt depressed.

The couple opted for surrogacy to embrace parenthood.

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Mumbai, July 14 (IANS) Bollywood actor Arjun Kapoor is still not over his sibling Anshula Kapoor’s wedding celebrations. On Tuesday, the actor took to his Instagram, and shared a series of pictures from the celebrations.

The pictures capture him and his family drenched in the happiness of festivities. He also penned a long note in the caption, as he wrote, “A week later, and I’m still smiling. Still overwhelmed by all the love, the good wishes, the hugs, the messages and everyone who took the time to celebrate with us. Thank you for making these few days so unforgettable. To the incredible teams and each and every one who worked behind the scenes to make Ansh’s wedding so special”.

“There was so much love, laughter, emotion, madness and happiness packed into these few days and every one of you played a part in making it all come together so beautifully. Thank you for giving our family memories we’ll cherish for a lifetime. We couldn’t have done it without you”, he added.

The Hindi film industry formed a bee-line to bless the newly-wed couple. Actor Jackie Shroff brought the brightest smile as he walked-in with a plant. The actor was dressed in a black bandh gala suit. Anshula Kapoor’s reaction was fully worth the present that she received from the actor.

Anshula’s half-sister Janhvi Kapoor looked ethereal as she dazzled in a shimmering lavender-gold saree and paired with statement diamond jewellery.

Their father Boney Kapoor, who was earlier seen in a red suit, switched to a crisp white suit for the reception. He returned to the photo area and smiled as he posed for the paparazzi once again.

Prior to this, Anshula shared the emotional story behind her bridal ensemble, revealing how she kept her late mother close to her on her most important day. The bride mentioned that the one thing she was certain about carrying on her wedding day was her late mother's 42-year-old gold tissue and zardozi dupatta.

Taking to her social media account, Anshula shared a series of stunning bridal portraits from her wedding festivities. The pictures show her as the bride dressed in an elegant antique rose lehenga, accessorised with layered emerald and pearl jewellery. Her mother's heritage dupatta featuring heirloom gold tissue and zardozi dupatta was seen draped over her outfit.

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Mumbai, July 14 (IANS) Bollywood actress Kriti Sanon is enjoying the ongoing ODI match between England and India at the Edgbaston Stadium with her rumoured boyfriend Kabir Bahia.

On Tuesday, the actress took to the Stories section of her Instagram, and re-shared Kabir’s story in which the rumoured couple can be seen with their friend.

Kriti and Kabir have been spotted together several times, from a dinner in Mumbai to a quiet Diwali celebration at Kriti’s home. Kriti has reportedly spoken about how important “constants” are in her life, in an industry where so much is transient, she seems to value stability, hinting that Kabir might be one such constant for her.

Last year in November, the actress had shared a throwback picture with her rumoured beau wishing him on his birthday. The picture seems to be from one of their vacations as the rumoured couple can be seen wearing comfort wear.

The actress wrote on the picture, "Happy Birthday to the one I can be stupid with! @k.a.b.b.s May this world never change the good heart you have (sic)".

Kabir, who is the son of Kuljinder Bahia, the owner of a UK-based leading travel agency, is the Managing Director at Worldwide Aviation and Tourism. He studied at the Regent's University London where he specialised in Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services.

Earlier, the actress appeared on the streaming chat show 'Two Much with Kajol and Twinkle' with Bollywood actor Vicky Kaushal, and shared that her crush is not from the industry.

Meanwhile, on the work front, the actress was recently seen in ‘Cocktail 2’, in which she shared the screen with Shahid Kapoor and Rashmika Mandanna.

--IANS

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