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Missed connecting two shots, next time I will work even harder: Sanju Samson after defeat against SA

Oct 07, 2022 08:09 IST Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) , October 7 (Always First): India batter Sanju Samson on Thursday played one of the most brilliant innings of his international career as he scored an unbeaten 86, but failed to take Shikhar Dhawan-led Team India over the line against South Africa in the first ODI of the three-match series at Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow. The right-handed batter kept the host's hopes alive in the game till the last over, when India needed 30 runs, but as soon as he missed the fourth delivery, the game was over for Men in Blue. "It is always nice to spend some time in the middle and we always play to take our team over the line. I missed connecting two shots, next time I will work even harder. But I am satisfied with my contribution," Samson said in a post-match press conference. Samson returned with an unbeaten score of 86 with the help of 9 fours and 3 sixes. Speaking about South Africa's bowler Tabraiz Shamsi, Samson said that they decided to target the Proteas bowler in the last over as he knew that Shamsi was a little expensive against India in the game. "Their bowlers were going about things nicely, Tabraiz Shamsi was a little expensive today so we felt we can target them. We knew he would bowl the last over, I knew if I had to get 24 runs in the final over, I can hit four sixes. I was taking the game deep, the plan was this only and the batters responded nicely," he added. Further talking about the match against Proteas, Samson said: "It is always nice to spend some time in the middle and we always play to take our team over the line. I missed connecting two shots, next time I will work even harder. But I am satisfied with my contribution." India lost to South Africa by 9 runs in a 40-over rain-truncated match played here at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow in the first game of the three-match ODI series. With this defeat, Shikhar Dhawan-led India now trail the Proteas 0-1 in the three-match ODI series. (Always First) Read the full article

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Apple iPhone 14 Plus arrives in India, starts from Rs 89,900

Apple on Thursday announced the availability of iPhone 14 Plus, featuring a 6.7-inch display, an upgraded dual-camera system, Crash Detection, Emergency SOS via satellite, A15 Bionic and improved battery life, in India and other countries from Friday. The customers in India can purchase iPhone 14 in colours like midnight, blue, starlight, purple, and (PRODUCT) RED in 128GB, 256GB, and 512GB storage starting from Rs 89,900. Customers who pre-ordered iPhone 14 Plus online will also begin receiving deliveries from Friday. In India, people can get Rs 5,000 cashback on HDFC Bank cards and no-cost EMI on six-month period on HDFC Bank cards. For trade-in, customers can get up to Rs 3,000 exchange bonus. "iPhone 14 Plus brings the larger 6.7-inch display and the best battery life ever on an iPhone to more people," said Kaiann Drance, Apple's Vice President of Worldwide iPhone Product Marketing. "This is a great option for customers who want a much larger screen in a light and durable aluminium design with big enhancements to all cameras, excellent performance, essential safety capabilities, and 5G," Drance said in a statement. iPhone 14 Plus features a durable and sophisticated aerospace-grade aluminium design. The larger display, combined with A15 Bionic with a 5-core GPU - faster than the competition at any price point - makes iPhone 14 Plus a go-to device for gaming. According to the company, the advanced camera system on iPhone 14 Plus offers Photonic Engine, the new enhanced image pipeline. iPhone 14 Plus features the new Action mode for incredibly smooth-looking handheld video that adjusts to significant motion during filming, and supports Dolby Vision HDR recording. With gimbal-like video stabilisation, Dolby Vision HDR, and Cinematic mode in 4K at 24 fps and 30 fps, iPhone 14 Plus is a powerful creative tool. The A15 Bionic chip with 5-core GPU brings pro-level performance to iPhone 14 Plus. Read the full article

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Panasonic unveils 4K professional camcorders in India

Japanese tech giant Panasonic on Thursday introduced two new 4K professional camcorders, Panasonic HC-X2 and HC-X20, for the growing community of videography professionals in India. The new camcorders have integrated with 20x optical zoom, 24.5mm wide angle for both UHD and FHD, 4K high-precision AF with new face detection, and higher precision with a 1.0-type (1.0-inch) sensor. HC-X2 is priced at Rs 2,69,990 and HC-X20 will cost Rs 2,29,990. Both the models can be purchased from across all the Panasonic stores in the country. "The new models support highest quality of video production with next-generation technology, which seamlessly fits into the workflows of professional videographers", said Hardeep Sarna, Business Chief, Imaging Business Group, Panasonic Life Solutions India. In addition to a wide range of recording modes like Super Slow Motion (100/120fps) and Variable Frame Rate (2fps to 60fps), the camcorders enable 4:2:2 10-bit 4K 30p/25p internal video recording and HEVC recording for more effective storage. Furthermore, they offer various settings, good weight balancing and 4K 60p High-Efficiency Video Coding. The new camcorders come with modern features and technology to fulfill a variety of professional video production needs, including simultaneous display on the LCD monitor and EVF, Triple Manual Rings, 2-Channel XLR audio input terminals, ND filter, twin SD card slots, limitless time filming, built-in Wi-Fi, and more, according to the company. It also provides ethernet connectivity, simultaneous SDI/HDMI output, HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma) and 13-stop V-log recording for generating 4K HDR content, as well as HD live streaming capability via a variety of streaming protocols. Read the full article

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Akasa Air launches maiden flights from Delhi, announces pet-friendly service

After the completion of two months of its operations, Akasa Air is set to establish Delhi as the sixth destination on its network and inaugurate its first flight on the Delhi-Bengaluru and Delhi-Ahmedabad routes on October 7. The airline also announced Pets-on-Board, a pet-friendly service in line with its commitment to create an inclusive travel experience. Both the new routes will be served with daily flights in each direction. The airline has announced eight destinations so far, including Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Kochi, Chennai, Delhi, Agartala and Guwahati being covered with 11 non-stop routes. Akasa Air, India's newest airline, has completed the first two months of its commercial journey in building India's greenest, most dependable, and most affordable airline. Speaking at an event to mark the airline's first 60 days of operations, Vinay Dube, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Akasa Air said, "Our first two months have been very exciting and satisfying as we moved from planning to commercial operations. We have been hyper focussed on establishing and delivering an empathetic, dependable, and reliable flying experience unlike anything witnessed in the Indian skies thus far". Commenting on the rapid network expansion, Praveen Iyer, Co-Founder, and Chief Commercial Officer, Akasa Air, said "We are elated by the response we have received as we welcomed on board more than 100,000 passengers within just 60 days of operations. Further strengthening our domestic connectivity and catering to more flyers during the festive season, we are delighted to be able to add Delhi to our network and connect the capital city to the rapidly growing and vibrant cities of Bengaluru and Ahmedabad. By expanding our network with an aircraft arriving every 15 days, we aim to fulfil our goal of developing a strong pan-India presence and expect to operate 300 weekly flights by October end." Speaking on product, service and customer experience, Belson Coutinho, Co-Founder and Chief Marketing & Experience Officer, Akasa Air said, "We set out with a promise to be a dependable airline focussing on warm, efficient, and reliable service". As we continue with our vision to create an inclusive and humane travel experience, Akasa's pet-friendly service will commence from 1st November 2022, wherein passengers flying on Akasa Air will be able to travel with their pets in the cabin. Taking an additional step to ease the travel experience of pet parents and their wards, we have joined hands with Umeed for Animals Foundation to ensure smooth pet-friendly travel", he added. Akasa Air has been progressively expanding its network across the country, in a phased approach with a commitment towards making travel accessible in India through the introduction of routes in Tier 2 and 3 cities. The company has recently received its sixth aircraft and will have a fleet size of 18 aircraft by the end of March 2023. Over the next four years, the airline will add 54 additional aircraft, taking its total fleet size to 72 aircraft. Read the full article

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Google Pixel Watch packed with new features arrives for $349

Google on Thursday launched a portfolio of Pixel products, that includes the very first Google Pixel Watch with Wear OS 3.5 and some brand new features. People can pre-order Google Pixel Watch online, with availability in nine countries, including US, Canada, United Kingdom, Ireland, Germany, France, Japan, Australia and Taiwan, starting October 13. Google Pixel Watch is available for $349 for Bluetooth/Wi-Fi, and $399 for 4G LTE, including six months of Fitbit Premium and three months of YouTube Music Premium (available in applicable markets). Accessory bands range from $49-$199, said the company, The wearable offers custom-developed 3D coverglass that's durable and scratch resistant, with three distinct jewellery inspired stainless steel finishes in black, silver and gold. Google Pixel Watch is the first WearOS device that combines Google's helpfulness with best health and fitness insights from Fitbit. "It is both water-resistant (up to 5 ATM/50 meters) and scratch-resistant, meant to be worn all day and night. Inspired by a classic timepiece, the tactile crown controls on-screen scrolling, accesses shortcuts and initiates the app tray to get you the helpful information you need," said Sandeep Waraich, Director of Product Management, Google Pixel Watch. The side button above the crown opens most-recently used apps. The Watch has 19 customisable watch faces, each with many personalisation options � from the colours to the layout and the information you need most. From adjusting the thermostat to turning off the lights, Google Pixel Watch offers various features with the Google Home app to make life more convenient, said the company. It has 32GB on-device storage and built-in 4G LTE-cellular. With Fast Pair, your Pixel Buds will automatically connect to your watch once paired with your phone, and you can start a call on the watch and conveniently transition to your phone once in reach. Google Pixel Watch is equipped with an Emergency SOS feature to alert emergency responders or trusted contacts when you're in an emergency or feeling unsafe. "Fall detection (coming in 2023) can sense if you've taken a hard fall, connecting you to emergency services and even auto-dialing if you're unresponsive," said the company. Google Pixel Watch helps people keep tabs on their health with an ECG app to detect signs of Atrial Fibrillation (AFib), better understand sleep with Sleep Score and Sleep Stages, and receive guidance powered by Fitbit's 20 billion nights tracked. Read the full article

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S.S. Rajamouli's 'RRR' joins Oscar race, deets inside

Oct 07, 2022 00:44 IST Mumbai (Maharashtra) , October 7 (Always First): 'RRR' fans were disappointed as SS Rajamouli's directorial was not selected as India's official entry for Oscars 2023. Now, the makers have brought smiles to everyone's face by applying RRR in 14 categories under 'For your consideration' campaign. The makers have applied to The Academy For the Oscars in main categories. RRR team has asked for consideration in categories including-- Best Picture (DVV Danayya), Best Director (SS Rajamouli), Best Actor (Jr NTR and Ram Charan), Best Supporting Actor (Ajay Devgn), Best Supporting Actress (Alia Bhatt) and more. "#RRRForOscars. We are honoured that RRR's overwhelming success represented Indian Cinema on the global stage by creating milestones at the worldwide box office and uniting film buffs across the world by transcending linguistic & cultural barriers. We're grateful to each & every one who loved our film and cheered us over the past few months. You made this journey possible.We applied to The Academy for Oscars consideration in general category. We wish our RRR family the best and thank them from the bottom of our hearts for making this possible. Here's to continuing to win hearts and entertain audiences worldwide," a note read on the official Instagram page of RRR. https://www.instagram.com/p/CjXPNwqrbDO/?hl=en Alia, too, shared the note on her Instagram Story.

Helmed by SS Rajamouli, RRR is a fictional story based on the lives of two Telugu freedom fighters, Alluri Seetharama Raju and Komaram Bheem. Ram Charan and Jr NTR played lead roles, respectively. The film collected over Rs 1200 crore worldwide. (Always First) Read the full article

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Telugu film 'Ammu' to be out on October 19

Oct 07, 2022 01:35 IST New Delhi , October 7 (AF): Telugu film 'Ammu' is all set to be out on OTT on October 19. Produced by Kalyan Subramanian and Kaarthekeyen Santhanam of Stone Bench Films, and written and directed by Charukesh Sekar, the Amazon Prime Video's film is a drama thriller that is an empowering story of a woman who rises like a phoenix in the face of adversity. Ammu traces the thrilling transformation of a woman from being a victim of domestic violence to overcome her internal conflicts, discovering her inner strength and giving the big payback to her abusive husband. Aishwarya Lekshmi plays the titular role in the movie alongside Naveen Chandra and Simha in the lead. "Ammu is special for us for several reasons. Not only is it our first Telugu original movie, a landmark we are thrilled to have crossed; but it is also an important and relevant story that focuses on the strength and resilience of women," said Aparna Purohit, head of India Originals, Prime Video. "It also cements our next collaboration with Karthik Subbaraj, after Putham Pudhu Kaalai and Mahaan. Ammu features terrific performances by our lead cast, Aishwarya Lekshmi, Naveen Chandra and Simha. We, at Prime Video, are excited and proud to bring this story to our audiences not just India, but across the world," she added. Kartik Subbaraj, Creative Producer said, "Ammu, as a film, is more than just a revenge thriller. The movie is rooted in drama, laced with the unpredictability of life that will keep the viewers on the edge of their seats. It is fantastically performed by some of the industry's finest with Aishwarya, Naveen and Simha giving it their all. I applaud Charukesh Sekar for bringing this gripping and important narrative while keeping intact its emotional core." (AF) Read the full article

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Doja Cat slams netizens for calling her gold face make-up during Paris Fashion Week 'ugly'

Oct 07, 2022 03:12 IST Washington , October 7 (AF): Rapper Doja Cat is in no mood to take negativity on social media. The "Kiss Me More" hitmaker was recently seen sporting dramatic gold face and body paint during Paris Fashion Week. However, her gilded glam look did not impress a social media user, Page Six reported. On Twitter, one user called Doja "ugly." "The paint is making her look ugly. When you do makeup like this you still need to accentuate features. She look like a tired old statue lmao," one person tweeted. Doja was quick to call out the particular netizen. "I wasn't trying to look sexy or attractive," she wrote. "All of my makeup has a story and there are absolutely 0 rules and if there were you wouldn't be the one making them," she added.Twitter will not let me reply so I will post a screenshot :/ pic.twitter.com/4HlFetGkMn— spooky cat (@DojaCat) October 4, 2022 The "Planet Her" rapper rocked the bold beauty look with a matching gold manicure, a plaid pantsuit and a Simon Miller vegan shearling coat (USD 695) for the A.W.A.K.E Mode show, and later swapped out the suit for a casual tee and jeans (but kept the metallic makeup) to go shopping at the Jacquemus store.Doja also sported white face paint with blue contouring, a black striped lip paired with silver eyebrow studs and graphic zigzagging eyeliner, among other theatrical looks created by artists Laurel Charleston and Sophia Sinot. The Grammy winner shaved her head and eyebrows in August, and has been experimenting with eye-catching beauty looks ever since. (AF) Read the full article

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It's a wrap for Pratik Gandhi's 'Agni'

Oct 07, 2022 04:06 IST Mumbai (Maharashtra) , October 7 (AF): The shooting for Pratik Gandhi-starrer 'Agni' has come to an end. Helmed by 'Raees' fame Rahul Dholakia, 'Agni' also stars Divyendu Sharma and Saiyami Kher. Excel Entertainment, the production company of Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani, has produced 'Agni'. Announcing the film's wrap, Farhan took to Instagram Story and congratulated the team.

He shared a picture of the film's cast with the director and wrote, "Congratulations team Agni." The social media team of Excel Entertainment also shared a few pictures from the set to announce the film's wrap. Reportedly, 'Agni' is based on firefighters and their challenges. Saie Tamhankar is also a part of the project. The film was extensively shot in Mumbai and Delhi. More details regarding 'Agni' are awaited. Apart from 'Agni', Pratik also has 'Gandhi' in his kitty. The Hansal Mehta's series will star Pratik as Mahatma Gandhi. He will also headline Jyotirao Phule-Savitribai Phule biopic. (AF) Read the full article

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Judge grants Elon Musk's request to halt Twitter trial until October 28

Oct 07, 2022 04:39 IST Washington , October 7 (AF): The Twitter-Musk trial is now on pause. Yes, you read it right. A Delaware court has delayed Elon Musk's Twitter trial to allow the Tesla CEO more time to complete his USD 44 billion purchase of the social media platform, Variety reported. "If the transaction does not close by 5 p.m. on October 28, 2022, the parties are instructed to contact me by email that evening to obtain November 2022 trial dates," the judge, Delaware Chancery Court chancellor Kathaleen St. Judge McCormick, said in the order. Musk, after trying for three months to exit his deal to buy Twitter, in the last few days has grown frustrated that Twitter wasn't calling off its lawsuit. Lawyers representing Musk, in a filing Thursday with the Delaware Court of Chancery, requested that the trial, slated to commence October 17, be suspended while he works out a deal to finalize the required debt financing to swing the acquisition. Musk expects that to happen by October 28, per the court filing. Twitter had opposed halting the trial, writing in a court filing that doing so was "an invitation to further mischief and delay." Musk on Monday informed Twitter that he would proceed with his original USD 54.20/share offer for the company, valued at USD 44 billion, after he previously claimed on three occasions that he was justified in walking away from the agreement because (he had alleged) Twitter violated the merger terms. Attorneys for Twitter have argued that Musk simply didn't want to pay what he originally promised because his net worth declined with a drop in Tesla's stock price. Musk's legal team wrote in Thursday's court filing, "Twitter will not take yes for an answer. Astonishingly, they have insisted on proceeding with this litigation, recklessly putting the deal at risk and gambling with their stockholders' interests. Proceeding toward trial is not only an enormous waste of party and judicial resources, it will undermine the ability of the parties to close the transaction." Twitter argued in its court filing Thursday that the merger "can and should close next week." "Until commit to close as required, Twitter is entitled to its day in court, to demonstrate its entitlement to specific performances and prove breaches so as to ensure complete relief in the event the closing should for any reason not occur," the company's lawyers said. Twitter, in responding to Musk's Oct. 3 letter, had said in a statement, "We received the letter from the Musk parties which they have filed with the SEC. The intention of the company is to close the transaction at USD 54.20 per share." (AF) Read the full article

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Nine leopards serving 'life imprisonment' in U'khand!

Many would find it surprising that Uttarakhand has a transit and rehabilitation centre where nine Guldars (leopards) are kept in cages on charges of killing humans or entering into human settlement areas. The Chidiyapur Transit and Rehabilitation Centre built on Haridwar-Najibabad Highway houses nine leopards serving their "prison term". The imprisonment is such that the hope of release is negligible, and thus it becomes "life imprisonment". These "convicted" leopards include Ruby, Rocky, Dara, Munna, Jat, Mona, Gabbar and Joshi. A female leopard named Ruby, caught on charges of "human homicide" in 2015 when she was just six years old, is serving a sentence for the last seven years. These leopards are released into open space for a few hours in daylight and then imprisoned in cages. They are fed chicken, mutton and meat on six days of a week. While on Tuesday, all nine leopards have to observe a fast. Thirteen-year-old man-eater Rocky was caught in Tehri's Santala village in 2017. Similarly, Dara, aged 12, was caught from Kotdwar's Lalpani in 2017. Four-year-old Munna Guldar is locked here since birth due to separation from mother. On the other hand, 6-year-old Mona was taken to the centre after she had entered DPS School in Rishikesh in 2020. Similarly, 10-year-old Gabbar was caught from Haridwar Forest Division in 2020. An eight-year-old leopard was caught from Joshimath in 2020 has been named Joshi. Uttarakhand's Chief Wildlife Warden Sameer Sinha says that this is a rehabilitation centre for wildlife. "Here animals injured in different incidents are brought for treatment and they are again released in their natural habitat after treatment." However, in the case of leopard, Sinha says that since they become man-eaters, these lepards are imprisoned in cages here and then their release becomes impossible. Due to human touch and being in a cage for a long time, these leopards have become more dreaded under mental stress. Now it is not even possible to release them in the wild. On Tuesday's fast, the Chief Wildlife Warden says that the animals do not get prey daily in the forest, so they are kept on fast for one day. This also improves their health. Read the full article

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Pro Kabaddi League Season 9: Defending champions Dabang Delhi KC to face U Mumba in opening match

Oct 07, 2022 08:41 IST Bengaluru (Karnataka) , October 7 (AF): The Defending Champions Dabang Delhi KC are all set to take on PKL Season 2 winners U Mumba to kick off Season 9 at the Shree Kanteerava Indoor Stadium in Bengaluru on Friday. This edition, which will be conducted at three venues - Bengaluru, Pune and Hyderabad, marks a special occasion as fans will be welcomed back to the stadium after a gap of three years. Expressing his excitement for the season, Dabang Delhi KC Captain Naveen Kumar said, "We are the Defending Champions so we are confident that we will perform well in this season as well. I used to play for the team earlier as a player and now I will still play for the team as a Captain. I will have to take our team forward. A person gets stronger with responsibility so I will keep my responsibilities in mind and play well this season." Meanwhile, the home team (Bengaluru Bulls) Captain for the first leg of the tournament spoke about the inclusion of star raider Vikash Kandola in his team, Mahender Singh said, "Vikash is a good raider and he has performed in the previous seasons of Pro Kabaddi League. We have a lot of expectations from him. I hope that he plays well this season and helps us win many matches." Speaking about PKL season 9 opening doors to fans and the key aspects behind the growth of the League, Anupam Goswami, Head Sports Leagues, Mashal Sports and League Commissioner, Pro Kabaddi League said, "Fans and the spectators are at the heart of any sport and we will look to set new benchmarks for in-stadia fan activities this season. The main focus of the League has been the fans and there is no success in sport without succeeding with the fans. And to succeed with the fans, we have to provide high-quality competition, which has been one of our key focal points. A league model which can be continually bettered has also been one of the key elements behind the success of the league." The blockbuster opening day will witness more action post the Dabang Delhi K.C. - U Mumba game as Bengaluru Bulls and Telugu Titans will resume their rivalry in the southern derby in Match No. 2 and the Jaipur Pink Panthers will have an edge-of-the-seat contest with U.P. Yoddhas in the last match of the day. (AF) Read the full article

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Nykaa signs deal with Apparel Group to intensify West Asia ops

Oct 07, 2022 09:32 IST New Delhi , October 7 (AF): Beauty and fashion retailer Nykaa announced it has entered into an agreement to form a joint venture with Apparel Group, the largest lifestyle retail conglomerate in West Asia, to enter the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) market across the Kingdom of Bahrain, Kuwait, Sultanate of Oman, Qatar, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the UAE. The JV will create a new omnichannel entity in West Asia, which will be focused on beauty brands. Nykaa will have 55 per cent stake and the balance will be held by Apparel. For the time being, the announcement didn't reveal the exact investment size or any revenue-sharing plans. The deal is estimated to be closed by March 31, 2023. "To us, the investment is not the main thing, the market, its potential and what we can do in those markets and the revenue potential is what we should get excited about," said Falguni Nayar, founder and chief executive officer of Nykaa during the announcement. In India, Nykaa has 112 retail stores (as of June 30, 2022), catering to nearly 28,000 pincodes and offering over 4,500 brands across platforms. With this pact, the beauty and fashion retailer aims to leverage Apparel's wide network of offline retail stores of about 2,000 across 14 countries that offer around 75 brands. Apparel Group, founded by Sima Ved in 1996, is an omnichannel retailer in West Asia based out of the UAE. Apparel Group founder & chairperson Sima Ved said, "Our omnichannel approach, which includes the first-ever physical store in the GCC region, has made us the partner of choice for a large plethora of brands. This alliance is going to be a new chapter in our expansion journey as we look forward to leveraging each other's strengths and offering a unique value proposition to our consumers in the GCC region." (AF) Read the full article

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Check out Prabhas's birthday wishes for his 'Adupurush' co-star Sunny Singh

Oct 07, 2022 10:04 IST New Delhi , October 7 (Always First): On the occasion of Sunny Singh's birthday, actor Prabhas, extended warm birthday wishes to his 'Adupurush' co-star on social media. Taking to his Instagram stories, the 'Bahubali: The Beginning' actor dropped a picture featuring Sunny in ethnic attire. Sharing the picture, he wrote, "Wishing you a very happy birthday @mesunnysingh ! Been great fun working with you brother. See you soon! #Adipurush."

The film 'Adipurush' is based on the epic Ramayana, showcasing the triumph of good over evil. Prabhas as Raghava in the movie will be portraying the role of Lord Ram and Sunny will be seen as Lakshman. Kriti is set to essay the role of Sita in the forthcoming film and Saif will portray the role of Raavan. The birthday boy Sunny Singh made his debut in acting with a short role 'Toh Baccha Hai Ji' in 2011. He also did 'Akaash Vani', 'Pyaar Ka Punchnama 2', also romantic comedy 'Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety' and many more. On Wednesday, Prabhas attended Delhi's largest Ramlila, organised annually at the historic Red Fort grounds for its iconic celebrations where he was given the honour to perform the Raavan Dahan. For the festivities, which the Luv Kush Ramlila Committee arranged, Prabhas was present along with his 'Adipurush' director Om Raut and Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal. Meanwhile, ever since the teaser of Prabhas starrer 'Adupurush' has been unveiled, the film and its depiction of Ramayan has been a hot topic of discussion. The mythological movie has been slammed widely for its poor VFX and the "misrepresentation" of characters. Earlier, while speaking to ANI about Ramayana, BJP spokesperson Malavika Avinash had said, "It represents this nation, its civilisation and its people. So no one can take it for granted, let alone a film director. I am angry and this misrepresentation saddens me". 'Adipurush' has been produced by T Series and Retrophiles. It is slated to hit the theatres on January 12, 2023, in IMAX and 3D. Produced by Bhushan Kumar, Om, Prasad Sutar, and Rajesh Nair, the film will be released in Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, and Kannada. (Always First) Read the full article

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'Kahani RubberBand Ki' trailer crossed 18 million views in one day

Oct 06, 2022 12:41 IST Mumbai (Maharashtra) , October 6 (Always First/NewsVoir): Bollywood has an array of genres in which hundreds of films are made every year. However, there has been a gap when it comes to making films revolving around sexual backgrounds. It is considered a big taboo in the country, but there are a few filmmakers who ensure to raise awareness about it through cinema. Debutante filmmaker and writer Sarika Sanjot is coming up with a power-packed film titled 'Kahani RubberBand Ki'. The film has an ensemble star cast including Pratik Gandhi, Avika Gor, Manish Raisinghan, Aruna Irani, Kanwarjit Paintal and Gaurav Gera playing important roles. The trailer of 'Kahani RubberBand Ki' was released on October 3, and it has been getting an overwhelming response from the critics and the viewers. Going by trailer, the film promises to be a comedy entertainer and talks about sexual education and the use of condoms. As per the trailer, Manish and Avika will be seen as a couple whereas Pratik is essaying the role of a lawyer in the comedy film. The 2-minute 16 seconds trailer gives a sneak peek into the life of a couple turning upside down by an accidental pregnancy because of a protection malfunction. Leaving everyone surprised, the film has managed to clock more than 18 million views on YouTube in less than 24 hours. Well, the numbers are still rising and it clearly shows that the film's trailer has hit the bullseye with its informative yet entertaining content. The primary motive of director Sarika Sanjot was to raise awareness and entertain the audience about sex education. And it seems that she has succeeded in bringing the narrative in a hilarious way for the viewers. Watch the trailer of 'Kahani RubberBand Ki' here - youtu.be/EGJe1o8nL_4 Speaking about the terrific response to the film's trailer, the director said, "I am ecstatic and glad about the love we are getting for the film's trailer. As I make my foray into the industry with this film, I am delighted to execute and bring an important story to the audience." In addition, she stated that numbers were never her priority. "When the content is good, the number game will gradually increase," she added. Besides Sarika Sanjot's directorial debut in Bollywood, 'Kahani RubberBand Ki' will also see Manish Raisinghan and Avika Gor as leading actors in a Hindi film. Produced by Sarika's banner Moon House Productions, 'Kahani RubberBand Ki' is slated to hit the cinemas on October 14, 2022. This story has been provided by NewsVoir. ANI will not be responsible in any way for the content in this article. (Always First/NewsVoir) Read the full article

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Akasa Air to allow pets on board soon

Oct 06, 2022 14:17 IST By Ashoke Raj New Delhi , October 6 (AF): After Air India, late Rakesh Jhunjhunwala-backed Akasa Air on Thursday announced that it would allow pets on board from November 1. With this, this airline became the second commercial Indian carrier to permit pets on board. "We are announcing pets on-board from November 1 this year, for which the bookings will commence from October 15 and the flying will start from November 1," Belson Coutinho, Chief Marketing and Experience Officer of Akasa Air told ANI. Akasa will only allow pets weighing 7 kg in the cabin. "The pets up to 7 kg (one pet) are allowed in/on board the cabin...the rest may be allowed in the cargo," Akasa Air said. Earlier, Air India was the only commercial airline in the country which allowed pets on board with specific weights. Further, Akasa Air has clarified that only domesticated pets (cats and dogs) will be allowed to fly in the cabin by paying a fee amount, which shall be announced shortly. After completing nearly 60 days in the airline business, Vinay Dubey, CEO of India's low-cost airline, Akasa Air, announced that it will get 18 brand-new aircraft by the end of March next year. "We expect 18 new Boeing 737-MAX aircraft by the end of March 2023," CEO Vinay Dubey told ANI. Dubey further confirmed that there will be no change in the strategy or the policy of the airline after the demise of Rakesh Jhunjhunwala. (AF) Read the full article

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Kareena Kapoor Khan gives sneak peek into preparation for Hansal Mehta's next

Oct 06, 2022 14:16 IST New Delhi , October 6 (Always First): Actor Kareena Kapoor Khan, on Thursday treated fans with a glimpse from the sets of her upcoming movie with filmmaker Hansal Mehta on social media. Taking to her Instagram stories, the 'Jab We Met' actor dropped a behind-the-scenes picture.

In the picture, Kareena was seen getting ready for the shot in the vanity van. Sharing the picture, Getting ready for Day 1 Tom..." she also tagged the ace director Hansal Mehta and Ektaa Kapoor. Kareena is currently in London for the shoot. Reportedly, it's the debut film of Kareena as a producer. And Hansal's next flick will be backed by Ektaa Kapoor. A month ago, Kareena dropped a picture from the project's script reading session. In an Instagram picture, there is a script spiral book with the title of the film written on it. Though, the 42-year-old actor didn't reveal the full title, only, 'The' and 'Murder' could be seen rest she hid with a pencil on it. On working with Kareena, Ektaa has earlier shared, "Kareena has been an actor with a huge, admirable (almost envious) body of work... and while her male co-stars turned producers in due course, she's finally joined the bandwagon now! I've always believed that women have an equal part or play in the business and success of a film."Ektaa added, "It's been a hard journey, but an encouraging & happy one! I'm so glad that today, we can empower each other like this! Here's to wishing Kareena Kapoor Khan the best on her journey as a producer...adding another feather to her already illustrious career! May we have more of her in our tribe!" Meanwhile, on the work front, Kareena was seen in 'Laal Singh Chadha' opposite Aamir Khan. She also recently wrapped up shooting her OTT debut project helmed by Sujoy Ghosh. The film is based on the Japanese novel 'The Devotion of Suspect X', which also stars Jaideep Ahlawat and Vijay Varma in the lead roles. (Always First) Read the full article