Shiv Sena has pledged support for former cricketer Vinod Kambli, who is receiving treatment in Thane. Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde's OSD, Mangesh Chivate, assured Kambli of a Rs 5 lakh aid from the Shrikant Shinde Foundation. MP Shrikant and Deputy CM Shinde will visit Kambli soon to offer further assistance.
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Vicky Kaushal's 'Chhaava' excels at the box office, becoming his biggest hit. Experts attribute its success to the film's larger-than-life appeal and cultural resonance. They emphasise the return of audiences to cinemas for grand productions, which offer unique experiences not replicable on OTT platforms.
Overwhelmed with joy, D Gukesh's mother, J Padmakumari, recounts the family's sacrifices after his World Chess Championship victory. Her husband left his surgical career to support Gukesh's travels, while she became the sole provider. Financial struggles led to friends sponsoring Gukesh's tournaments.
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