In South Indian cinema, fans' devotion to film stars often turns dangerous with towering banners and risky tributes causing accidents and fatalities. Despite actors' pleas for moderation, this culture persists. Experts call for safer, meaningful ways to express admiration without endangering lives.
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Shreyas Iyer revealed he wasn't initially in India's line-up for the first ODI against England, stepping in last-minute for the injured Virat Kohli. Iyer shone with a key 59 off 36 balls, leading India to victory. Aakash Chopra questioned the logic of the initial selection, praising Iyer's indispensable role in India's middle order.
Union agriculture minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan faced discomfort on an Air India Bhopal-Delhi flight due to a broken seat. Crew informed the management about the issue, but the seat was still sold. Air India apologized and is investigating. Repair delays are due to supply chain constraints, with narrow body cabin improvements expected this year.
Gautam Gambhir faces scrutiny as India's head coach after a series loss in Australia, especially focusing on star players' performance. Former Pakistan batter Basit Ali suggests Gambhir should follow Pakistan coach Aaqib Javed's formula to end the superstar culture. Gambhir has emphasized upon equal treatment for all players and maintaining fairness in the Indian team's dressing room.
Telangana government is set to conclude rescue efforts at Srisailam Left Bank Canal. This follows a roof collapse two months ago. Six missing workers may be declared presumed dead. A technical committee will explore further rescue options. Difficult conditions hampered the search. Agencies will stop if they do not find the missing persons.
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar raised concerns over the misuse of judicial access, calling it a threat to India's governance and democracy. He criticized institutions for overstepping their jurisdiction and questioned the parliamentary provision of party discipline, citing it as a restriction on representatives' freedom of expression. Dhankhar also lamented the declining standards of parliamentary decorum.
UP STF arrested Suresh Kumar Sain, mastermind of a cyber fraud network, in New Delhi. He defrauded victims in India by impersonating law enforcement officials, extracting money through fear. Sain fled to Cambodia after his scams and was caught at IGI Airport with various fraudulent items.
Bengaluru police raided the Jaunpur home of Atul Subhash's in-laws, who are accused of abetting his suicide, but found it locked. They pasted a notice demanding their appearance and collected evidence from the family court regarding a maintenance case filed by his wife. Subhash, a tech executive, left a suicide note and video detailing alleged harassment and extortion demands.
Today's top stories include celebrity controversies and reflections on career turns. Highlights feature Ridhi Dogra defending her cross-border collaboration with Fawad Khan and Kareena Kapoor Khan dismissing Botox in favor of natural beauty. Also covered are Anupria Goenka's casting insights and Barkha Bisht's candid remarks on her past relationship.
Delhi faced cold wave conditions with temperatures dropping to 11.4°C early Monday. The IMD forecasts light rain and temperatures between 11°C and 18°C. Persistent fog disrupted train services. Delhi's AQI remains 'very poor,' though recent improvements led CAQM to lift some pollution control measures. Night shelters are fully occupied.