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A jewellery brand has withdrawn its Raksha Bandhan advertisement featuring Kriti Sanon after online criticism over her outfit. Kriti defended the campaign, saying cultural respect lies in emotions and traditions, not clothing. Kangana Ranaut also criticized the ad and questioned its festive appropriateness

Sheraton Hyderabad’s Zega has launched the “Mizuwari Series,” a Japanese-inspired cocktail menu featuring seven drinks, each linked to Samurai virtues and crafted with layered ingredients for gradual flavour development.

Actor Umar Riaz defended his brother Asim Riaz amid a controversy involving former girlfriend Himanshi Khurana and allegations of religious conversion. Umar criticised the use of religion to defame someone, while the former couple continued exchanging allegations following Himanshi’s podcast appearance

Actor-politician Kangana Ranaut criticised Kriti Sanon’s jewellery advertisement, calling its portrayal of Raksha Bandhan “intentionally creepy” and questioning her outfit. The advertisement triggered a social media debate, with some users criticising the styling while others defended Sanon’s clothing and creative freedom

Actress Shriya Saran’s Instagram picture with Rajinikanth has sparked speculation about her possible role in Ashwath Marimuthu’s upcoming action entertainer ‘Dharman’. The film, featuring Rajinikanth as a doctor battling criminals, has begun its third schedule in Hyderabad amid fan excitement

Actress Zoe Saldana shared behind-the-scenes clips showing fun moments with her female crew, including dancing, workouts, meals and getting her hair done. The Oscar-winning actress, known for Avatar, Star Trek and Marvel films, offered fans a glimpse of her busy work life

Karan Johar recalled how his friendship with Kajol began after an awkward first meeting at a party. He also revealed that Kajol had a major crush on Akshay Kumar and that their shared search for the actor eventually brought them closer

Twinkle Khanna shared a glimpse of her playful bond with pet dog Mr Jeeves, revealing his hilarious reaction to her packing for a trip. The affectionate dog stole her sock and ran away, prompting Twinkle to humorously describe his displeasure

Actor Anupam Kher expressed concern over a viral Ladakh video showing a woman allegedly speaking disrespectfully to Army personnel. He shared the patriotic song “Sena Ki Jai” from his film “Tanvi The Great,” highlighting courage, discipline, service and respect as Gen Z values

The Railways presents a curious paradox: while it has excelled in expanding its networks, it continues to fail passengers on the basics

A new study has found flight attendants and pilots have the highest rates of deaths from radiation-related cancers among more than 500 occupations. Researchers linked the elevated risk to cosmic radiation exposure at high altitudes, while noting limitations including unmeasured exposure and jet lag

A Paris-themed dessert destination, Parix Cream, has opened inside Flip Side Adventure Park in Hyderabad’s Financial District. Featuring a climbable Eiffel Tower replica called the “Ice Cream Tower”, the spot offers desserts, quirky shakes, private seating, and evening light displays.

AI-powered robotic system Aletta has started performing blood draws in European hospitals, replacing human phlebotomists with precision automation. The innovation, praised by physicians, is reshaping clinical procedures and sparking debate about the future of medical jobs.

Bangladesh Water Resources Minister Shahiduddin Chowdhury Anee urged India to consider Dhaka’s interests in resolving the long-pending Teesta water-sharing issue, stressing that friendly ties should not suffer. Bangladesh is also pursuing a China-backed Teesta restoration project amid concerns over floods, erosion and water shortages

It isn’t AI alone that hurts employees; it’s how it is deployed, governed, and understood as part of organisational environment

Fashion designer Manish Malhotra highlighted Indian craftsmanship through Athiya Shetty’s elegant handloom Bandhani saree. Sharing her look on Instagram, he reflected on his decades-long connection with traditional textiles, emphasising the importance of preserving heritage while giving it a contemporary, personal appeal

ITC Kakatiya will mark India’s 79th Independence Day with a special buffet brunch at Deccan Pavilion, curated by Chef Arvind Singh. The menu brings together regional dishes from Kashmir to Kerala, highlighting India’s diverse culinary traditions, ingredients and cooking styles.

ITC Kohenur will celebrate Independence Day with two specially curated culinary experiences at Golconda Pavilion on August 15 and 16. Guests can savour South Indian delicacies and regional specialties from across India, highlighting the country’s rich culinary heritage and unity in diversity.

Manam Chocolate has opened a 100-sq-ft beverage bar at its Karkhana in Banjara Hills, Hyderabad. The outlet offers more than 24 hot, cold, plant-based beverages and shakes, with customers able to customise drinks using 14 craft chocolate couvertures.

Healthy eating does not always require strict diets. Cutting out food groups, trusting “healthy” labels, eating too little protein, ignoring portions, drinking sugary beverages and blindly following diet trends can undermine balanced eating and make healthy habits difficult to sustain.

Actor Jackie Shroff wished longtime friend and fellow actor Suniel Shetty on his 65th birthday, calling him his “Asli Bhidu.” The actors share a friendship spanning over three decades and have appeared together in several films, including Border, Refugee, Hulchul and Mukhbiir

High humidity during the monsoon can leave the scalp oily and hair looking greasy. Regular washing, careful conditioning, thorough drying, clean hairbrushes and lighter styling products can help manage excess oil and buildup during the rainy season.

India must move from awareness to action by strengthening deceased organ donation, protecting ethical living donation and ensuring public trust through transparency

Actress Tejasswi Prakash praised television producer Ektaa Kapoor for adapting to changing audience preferences and expanding into reality shows. Speaking during Playground promotions, Tejasswi called her a business mastermind who evolves with trends, while highlighting the success of Lock Upp and her filmmaking ventures