Mumbai: Indian cinema has long been more than just entertainment—it has played a crucial role in shaping social perceptions, cultural narratives, and collective consciousness. The emergence of films like Dhurandhar has reignited conversations about how cinema influences thought processes and how audiences interpret what they see on screen. Historically, mainstream films such as Deewaar, Sholay, Khuda Gawah, and Sanam Bewafa captured mass imagination while subtly embedding cultural and social cues within their narratives. These films often blended storytelling with symbolism, shaping audience perceptions in ways that were not always consciously…
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Rishabh Pant Keeps Opening Debate Alive as Delhi Capitals Outclass LSG
Lucknow: The debate over Rishabh Pant’s role at the top of the order continues to intensify in the ongoing Indian Premier League 2026, with the Lucknow Super Giants captain admitting he may or may not persist as an opener this season. Pant’s remarks came after his team’s defeat to Delhi Capitals in Lucknow, where a stunning unbeaten knock by Sameer Rizvi guided Delhi to a six-wicket victory despite early setbacks. Rizvi smashed 70 off 47 balls, including five sixes and four boundaries, stitching an unbroken 119-run partnership with Tristan Stubbs…
Read MoreIllegal Kidney Trade Expands: ₹60 Lakh Deal Exposes Kanpur Racket
Kanpur: A major illegal organ trafficking network has come under scrutiny in Kanpur after reports of a kidney deal worth ₹60 lakh surfaced, raising serious concerns about the growing black market for organ transplants in India. The case has triggered a joint investigation by police and the health department, with more than 50 hospitals now under the scanner. Officials revealed that three private hospitals linked to the racket are being probed, including one operating without valid registration. Authorities became aware of the issue only after it came to light publicly,…
Read MoreAkhilesh vs Yogi: Women-Centric Politics Heats Up in Uttar Pradesh
Lucknow: A fierce political battle over women’s welfare and safety is unfolding in Uttar Pradesh, with Akhilesh Yadav stepping up efforts to attract female voters, a segment long seen as a stronghold of Bharatiya Janata Party under the leadership of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. The renewed push comes as the Samajwadi Party attempts to rebuild its image among women voters, many of whom were perceived to have distanced themselves during the party’s previous tenure. The BJP’s decisive victory in the 2017 Assembly elections was, in part, attributed to concerns over women’s…
Read MoreMayawati Revives Western UP Pitch with Old Dreams and a New Strategy
Lucknow: In a calculated political move, Mayawati, national president of the Bahujan Samaj Party, has once again brought the demand for a separate Western Uttar Pradesh and a dedicated High Court bench to the forefront. Using the inauguration of the first phase of the Noida International Airport as a backdrop, her renewed push signals more than emotional rhetoric—it reflects a long-term political strategy aimed at reshaping the party’s relevance in the region. Mayawati asserted that the conceptual groundwork and initial development of the Jewar airport project began during her tenure, positioning…
Read MoreMI, RCB DOMINATE TATA IPL 2026 PLAYOFFS PREDICTIONS, DC STAND OUT AS A DEFINITIVE PICK
Mumbai: Speaking on Star Sports & JioHotstar, JioStar experts Faf du Plessis, Irfan Pathan, Harbhajan Singh, Aakash Chopra, Cheteshwar Pujara, Mohammad Kaif, Hanuma Vihari, Piyush Chawla, Saba Karim, Sanjay Bangar and Lakshmipathy Balaji shared their predictions for the playoff contenders in the TATA IPL 2026. While Mumbai Indians were a unanimous favourite across most experts, the last year’s two finalists, Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Punjab Kings, also found strong backing. Faf du Plessis picked MI, RCB, PBKS and one out of DC or CSK as his four teams to make…
Read More“THIS PERFORMANCE AGAINST DELHI IS JUST THE BEGINNING OF MOHAMMED SHAMI’S ROAD TO REDEMPTION” – CHETESHWAR PUJARA
Mumbai: Delhi Capitals clinched a six-wicket victory against the Lucknow Super Giants in TATA IPL 2026, riding on Sameer Rizvi’s unbeaten half-century after coming in as an impact player. Speaking on Star Sports’ ‘Amul Cricket Live’, JioStar experts Cheteshwar Pujara and Piyush Chawla discussed Rizvi’s clutch performance, Kuldeep Yadav’s transformation, and Lungi Ngidi continuing from where he left off in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. Speaking on Star Sports’ ‘Amul Cricket Live’, JioStar expert Cheteshwar Pujara praised DC’s move to bring in Sameer Rizvi as the impact player:…
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