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Following India’s impressive win over New Zealand, cricket enthusiasts are highly anticipating the upcoming final of the ICC World Cup 2023. This decisive match will be held at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on November 19, where India will face Australia, who secured their spot by triumphing over South Africa in Kolkata. As the ICC World Cup final in Ahmedabad approaches, cricket fans preparing to support India are facing skyrocketing hotel rates and travel costs to the city. Hotel rooms, even basic ones, are now priced at around ₹10,000 per night. Staying in a four or five-star hotel could…

The countdown to the MET Gala 2024 has begun, and anticipation is mounting for what is undoubtedly one of the most opulent and eagerly awaited events in the fashion calendar, set in the heart of the city that never sleeps. The previous gala left us in awe with tributes to Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty, celebrating the German designer’s influential career spanning from 1955 to 2019, with celebrities donning outfits that traced his remarkable journey in fashion. The MET Gala, beyond the glitz, is a charitable soirée that marries the finest of fashion, art, and philanthropy. Proceeds from this…

Salman Khan’s sporadic Diwali appearances are always a cause for celebration, and this year, he’s poised for a grand return with “Tiger 3”. As the film arrives this Sunday, on the festive occasion of Diwali, expectations are naturally high for this franchise’s third installment, especially after a wait of over five years. For die-hard fans, the “Tiger” series has been a thrilling ride, yet there’s a consensus that “Ek Tha Tiger” (2012) set a higher bar than its successor, “Tiger Zinda Hai” (2017). The latter, while commercially successful, didn’t quite capture the magic of its predecessor, adding a layer of…

Actress Srabanti Chatterjee has expanded her furry family with the addition of an adorable blue-eyed puppy named Rose. Embracing her role as a dog mom once again, Srabanti introduced the delightful pup to her followers on social media with a heartwarming post. In a shared snapshot that captures Srabanti in her radiant morning glow, she is seen lovingly cradling her new four-legged friend, instantly charming her fans and followers. The actress’s affection for pets is well-known, with Rose becoming the latest to join her trio of animal companions at home. Industry colleagues have expressed their joy at the arrival of…

Pippa: An Immersive War Drama Director Raja Krishna Menon’s “Pippa” is a poignant portrayal of the Mehta family, with Balram (Ishaan Khatter), Ram (Priyanshu Painyuli), and Radha (Mrunal Thakur) at its heart. Set against the backdrop of the 1971 Indo-Pakistan war and the battle of Garibpur, the film highlights a crucial chapter in Bangladesh’s quest for independence. Drawing from Brigadier Balram Singh Mehta’s personal recollections in “The Burning Chaffees,” “Pippa” is a cinematic homage to the unsung heroes of history. Journey Through Time and Tensions “Pippa” transports viewers to the epoch of East and West Pakistan’s hostilities, concurrently spotlighting a…

Shilpa Shetty showcased a striking draped sari from Amit Aggarwal, challenging the idea that red, as a fashion staple, is being overshadowed by more muted hues. This outfit reaffirms red’s enduring appeal in the fashion scene. Celebrities like Katrina Kaif and Sonam Kapoor also embraced various shades of red during Dussehra celebrations, further cementing its status. In her selection, Shetty sported a red and pink chiffon sari with an innovative metal pipe accent cinching the waist, paired with a corset-style blouse that exhibited an intricate design. The sari’s unconventional drape and asymmetrical cut lent a contemporary flair to the classic…

Gen Z, gaining awareness post the heyday of the early 2000s’ sarcastic graphic tees, seems to be circling back to that bold fashion statement, moving away from the more earnest, occasionally awkward styles of the 2010s. These in-your-face, sometimes controversial slogan tees like Britney Spears’s “Dump Him” or Paris Hilton’s “Stop Being Desperate” were iconic of the Y2K era. Before the social media explosion, these T-shirts allowed celebrities to express their personalities and hint at their personal stories, like Naomi Campbell’s humorous “Naomi Campbell Hit Me And I Loved It!” shirt or Julia Roberts’s “A Low Vera.” The origin of…

Director: Martin Scorsese Screenplay: Eric Roth, Martin Scorsese Cast: Lily Gladstone, Robert De Niro, Leonardo DiCaprio Duration: 206 mins Showing at: Theatres In Martin Scorsese’s “Killers of the Flower Moon,” four Osage sisters embody a rich tapestry of character and culture while humorously observing the pursuits of white men after their wealth. The narrative unfolds during the 1920s in Oklahoma, highlighting the opulence and subsequent targeting of the Osage Indians following oil discoveries on their land. This tragic period, known as the Reign of Terror, reveals a stark contrast between the Osage’s affluence and the violent greed of white Americans.…

Director: Shyam BenegalWriters: Atul Tiwari, Shama ZaidiCast: Arifin Shuvoo, Nusrat Imrose Tisha, Nusraat Faria, Tauquir Ahmed, Riaz, Shahidul Alam Sachchu Duration: 178 minsNow Showing at: Cinemas When a legendary filmmaker’s work falls short, the disappointment is profound, particularly when the director is an icon who shapes cultural narratives. Reviewing a film that fails to even meet the fundamental benchmarks of filmmaking is a difficult task, but the film “Mujib: The Making of a Nation” compels this honesty. This 178-minute biopic on Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, revered as the father of Bangladesh, sadly plays out like a disconnected patchwork of events rather…

Director: Sarvesh Mevara Writer: Sarvesh Mevara Cast: Kangana Ranaut, Anshul Chauhan, Ashish Vidyarthi, Varun Mitra, Vishak Nair Duration: 118 mins Now Showing in: Cinemas The era when Kangana Ranaut would immerse herself into varied roles seems a distant memory. Nowadays, it’s more about her personas enveloping the characters. This isn’t always a drawback, as Shah Rukh Khan’s career testifies. “Judgementall Hai Kya” (2019) cleverly harnessed this aspect of Ranaut for its narrative. But lately, this blending of actor and role leans more towards fantasy fulfillment rather than introspective storytelling. In “Tejas,” Ranaut portrays Tejas Gill, a larger-than-life Indian Air Force…