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Vidya Balan, known for her exceptional performances and blockbuster films, has carved a niche for herself by choosing unconventional roles and redefining the image of the Hindi film heroine. In an interview with the editor of The Hollywood Reporter India, Anupama Chopra, Vidya Balan recalls when she was asked to work on herself to shed weight, and talks about putting herself out in the public eye. She said, “I am shamelessly optimistic. I have so much self-belief that it never bothered me what people are saying about me.”Vidya Balan is an Indian actor, known for pioneering a change in the…

Karnataka Bank has appointed Senior Advocate Dr. M Aruna Shyam as an Additional Director in the category of Non-Executive, Independent Director for a four-year term, subject to shareholders’ approval.The appointment was approved by the bank’s board at its meeting held on July 18 and takes effect immediately, the lender said in a regulatory filing to the stock exchanges on Saturday. According to the filing, Shyam, who holds a postgraduate degree in Business Law and a doctorate in Law specialising in Constitutional and Criminal Law, has been in active legal practice since 2004. His practice spans civil, criminal, constitutional, corporate, banking,…

Jammu, Jul 18: In a landmark move destined to redefine the sporting landscape of J&K, the Directorate of Youth Services and Sports (DYSS) has officially operationalized nine premier ‘Academies of Excellence’ at the state-of-the-art Sports arena, Khel Gaon, in Nagrota here.The transformative initiative has been set into motion through a comprehensive deployment order issued by the Director General of Youth Services and Sports, J&K, Anuradha Gupta.This marks the spectacular first phase of a visionary, UT-wide blueprint by the Directorate, which has established specialized sports clusters across J&K to provide structured, elite-level training to the UT’s promising youth.Highlighting the deep-rooted vision…

Sai Pallavi embraced traditional elegance in a shimmering gold Kanjeevaram saree with a rich magenta border. She paired the regal look with a matching blouse, a tiny bindi, and delicate gold jewellery, including bangles, jhumkis, and a choker necklace. Minimal makeup and her curly hair tied in a half-up hairdo gave the finishing touch.Raanbir KapoorRanbir Kapoor kept his look for the Ramayana trailer launch timeless in a black bandhgala kurta set. The ensemble features a tailored black velvet jacket adorned with shiny emerald buttons, a black kurta, and crisp white trousers. He added a modern edge to his ensemble with…

Panjab University (PU) has shifted the venue of its women’s empowerment symposium, scheduled for Monday, from the New Convention Centre on campus to the Tagore Theatre in Sector 18.The facility is the largest auditorium in north India, with a 25,800 sq ft stage, seating capacity of 2,500 and parking for 800 vehicles. (HT File)The change comes in the backdrop of students’ opposition to two “RSS-linked” speakers at the programme, and a day after the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP), the student wing of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), had a clash with members of the Sath party on campus.The “Shakti and…

In celebrated Argentine writer Jorge Luis Borges’ short story “El Aleph”, the eponymous character is a mystical point in space that contains all other points in the universe, allowing whoever looks into it to see every place on Earth from every angle simultaneously without distortion.According to the giant of Latin American literature who died on June 14 in 1986 — eight days before Maradona’s two mythical goals against England at the World Cup in Mexico that Argentina would go on to win — a man is both the victim and the flow of his destiny.This Sunday, Lionel Messi — the…

Yami Gautam and Aditya Dhar celebrate ‘Article 370’ win at National Film Awards and thank fans and the crew behind making the film the success that it is today. (Instagram) One of Yami Gautam’s most loved films, ‘Article 370’ just landed a major win at the National Film Awards this year. Only hours ago, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting announced that Gautam had been given the award for Best Actress for her performance in the film, which elated many fans and netizens. The actress herself, along with her long-time partner and husband, Aditya Dhar, celebrated.Yami Gautam reacts to her…

After Ranveer Singh’s ‘Dhurandhar’, Aditya Dhar in talks to direct grand Lachit Borphukan biopic, reveals Assam CM Fresh off the phenomenal success of ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’, filmmaker Aditya Dhar could soon be taking on another high-profile project. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has revealed that he has approached the director to helm a biopic on legendary Ahom commander Lachit Borphukan. According to the Chief Minister, discussions with Dhar have already begun, with the vision of creating a Hindi film that introduces the Assamese hero’s legacy to audiences across the globe.Chief Minister praises ‘Dhurandhar’ director Aditya DharSpeaking during a Facebook…

Hungary’s President Tamas Sulyok attends the inaugural session of Hungary’s parliament in Budapest. | Photo Credit: AP Hungary’s president signed a constitutional amendment into law on Saturday (July 18, 2026) that ends his term in office, bringing to a close a dispute between him and the country’s new government that was seeking to oust him as part of a purge of officials appointed during the reign of Viktor Orbán.Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar, who defeated the long-serving Mr. Orbán in a blowout election in April, had repeatedly called on the Orbán-appointed President, Tamás Sulyok, to resign, arguing he had failed…

The story so far: The Vikram-1 rocket, built by the Hyderabad firm Skyroot, shot through the sky a little past noon on July 18, 2026. The seven-storey rocket lifted off ISRO’s First Launch Pad at Sriharikota and, a little over fifteen minutes later, placed its payloads in an orbit roughly 450 km above the earth. The rocket was Aerospace, and the mission — named Aagaman, Sanskrit for “arrival” — made India only the third country, after the United States and China, whose private industry can reach orbit on its own launch vehicle.Skyroot’s 3D-printed engine: What it is and why it…