Varun Grover, the multifaceted screenwriter and comedian, recounted his early career experience on 'Oye! It's Friday!' hosted by Farhan Akhtar, where he noticed a stark pay disparity between writers and actors. Despite writing the material, Grover earned significantly less than Akhtar, leading him to question the value attributed to performers versus writers.
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Ghaziabad police arrested Sagar, his mother, and sister for the murder of Kavita, whose body was found in a suitcase. Sagar initially feigned ignorance, claiming his wife left after a dispute. However, call records revealed his involvement in the conspiracy with his father and brothers, who had already been arrested for the crime.
As Narendra Modi's government marked 11 years, the BJP lauded a period of transformation, while opposition parties sharply criticized its performance. Rahul Gandhi attacked the government over the Mumbai railway accident, accusing it of selling dreams. Mallikarjun Kharge alleged the government damaged democracy and the economy.
Amitabh Kant, a retired IAS officer, concludes his 45-year public service career, stepping down as India's G20 Sherpa. He expressed gratitude to the Prime Minister for the opportunity to contribute to India's development through initiatives like Make in India and Startup India. Kant now aims to support India's progress by working with startups and academic institutions.
Air India Flight AI 171, a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, crashed in Meghani Nagar after leaving Ahmedabad. The flight was headed to London with 242 passengers and 12 crew. Flightradar data shows the plane used the full runway length. The pilot made a MAYDAY call. Videos show smoke at the crash site. Emergency services responded quickly.
Ravi Shastri expressed his sadness over Virat Kohli's sudden retirement from Test cricket, acknowledging Kohli's significant impact as a player and ambassador, especially overseas. Shastri believes Kohli's exit could have been managed more thoughtfully, suggesting better communication was needed. He reminisced about Kohli's captaincy, highlighting the team's success and Kohli's commitment to Test cricket.
Shubman Gill, the rising star, is poised to captain the Indian Test team in the upcoming England series, a role he never envisioned. The 25-year-old expressed his surprise and shared an emotional conversation with his father upon receiving the news. Succeeding Rohit Sharma, Gill has scored 1,893 runs in 32 Tests.
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Aiden Markram's stunning century propelled South Africa to a dominant position in the World Test Championship final at Lord's after a shaky start. He defied critics with his remarkable innings, joining an elite group of players to score a duck and a century in the same Test at the iconic venue.