The Kila Raipur Rural Olympics 2025, one of Punjab’s premier sporting events, on Friday got off with Tourism and Cultural Affairs Minister Tarunpreet Singh Sond inaugurating games in the Kila Raipur stadium.

Raghav Juyal has bagged his first-ever IIFA nomination for 'Performance in a Negative Role'. He has been nominated for prestigious awards for his impressive portrayal as Fani in his 2023 action thriller "Kill".

360 ਡਿਗਰੀ ਪਾਰ ਮਾਰਨ ਦੀ ਆਪਣੀ ਯੋਗਤਾ ਲਈ ਮਸ਼ਹੂਰ, ਸੂਰਿਆਕੁਮਾਰ ਯਾਦਵ ਭਾਰਤ ਦੀ ਟੀ-20ਆਈ ਟੀਮ ਦਾ ਸਭ ਤੋਂ ਵਧੀਆ ਖਿਡਾਰੀ ਹੈ, ਜਿਵੇਂ ਕਿ ਆਈਸੀਸੀ ਪਲੇਅਰ ਆਫ ਦਿ ਈਅਰ 2024 ਜਸਪ੍ਰੀਤ ਬੁਮਰਾਹ ਟੈਸਟ ਟੀਮ ਵਿੱਚ ਹੈ, ਸਾਬਕਾ ਭਾਰਤੀ ਬੱਲੇਬਾਜ਼ ਸੰਜੇ ਮਾਂਜਰੇਕਰ ਦਾ ਮੰਨਣਾ ਹੈ। ਸੂਰਿਆ ਭਾਰਤੀ ਕ੍ਰਿਕਟ ਦੀਆਂ ਸਭ ਤੋਂ ਪ੍ਰੇਰਨਾਦਾਇਕ ਕਹਾਣੀਆਂ ਵਿੱਚੋਂ ਇੱਕ ਹੈ, ਇੱਕ ਅਜਿਹੇ ਖਿਡਾਰੀ ਦੀ ਜਿਸਨੇ 30 ਸਾਲ ਦੀ ਉਮਰ ਵਿੱਚ ਆਪਣੀ ਰਾਸ਼ਟਰੀ ਟੀਮ ਵਿੱਚ ਸ਼ੁਰੂਆਤ ਕੀਤੀ ਅਤੇ ਭਾਰਤ ਦੀ ਟੀ-20ਆਈ ਟੀਮ ਦਾ ਕਪਤਾਨ ਬਣਨ ਵਿੱਚ ਸਿਰਫ਼ ਤਿੰਨ ਸਾਲ ਲੱਗੇ ਹਨ।

Renowned for his ability to hit across 360 degrees, Suryakumar Yadav is the best player in India's T20I team, just like ICC Player of the Year 2024 Jasprit Bumrah is in the Test team, opines former India batter Sanjay Manjrekar. Surya is one of the most inspiring stories in Indian cricket, of a player who made his national team debut at age 30 and is just three years rose to be the captain of India's T20I team.

Actor Rohman Shawl recently shared his thoughts on his past relationship with actress Sushmita Sen and discussed her feedback on his role in the film "Amaran."

The Delhi vs Railways Ranji Trophy match, initially excluded from the broadcast schedule, saw a shift in attention once Virat Kohli’s participation was confirmed.

Suryansh Shedge, a rising star for Punjab Kings, is eager to showcase his skills in the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) season. The right-handed batter is confident that playing alongside Shreyas Iyer again will make his adjustment to the IPL smoother.

"He was arrested after a search operation that lasted for seven hours in the city," the source added. DCP Dixit Gedam on January 19 told the media that Shehzad is a Bangladeshi national. "He does not have any Indian documents. Some things found in his possession show that he is a Bangladeshi national," Gedam said. Police also said the accused had been living in Mumbai for the past four months and had changed his name to Bijoy Das.

The enchanting trailer of Shahid Kapoor and Pooja Hegde's "Deva" has added to the excitement for the film, leaving the fans wanting more. Speaking during the trailer launch event, Shahid Kapoor shared his experience about stepping into the role of Dev Ambre.

Hollywood star Leonardo DiCaprio is donating $1 million to help Los Angeles recover from the devastating wildfires.

The Oscar winner announced on his Instagram Stories Wednesday, January 15 that he is donating $1 million toward relief efforts, reports.

"The Los Angeles wildfires are devastating our city. I am committing $1 million in partnership with @rewild's Rapid Response Program to support both urgent needs and post-fire recovery efforts," he wrote.

"Initial aid will immediately benefit the LA Fire Department Foundation, California Fire Foundation, World Central Kitchen, California Community Foundation, Pasadena Humane Society, and SoCal Fire Fund — organizations on the frontlines providing much-needed resources to our first responders and firefighters, and the people, animals and communities who need it most," added the “Don't Look Up” actor.

Bollywood star Saif Ali Khan sustained injury after he was attacked with a knife at home by a thief.

A theft occurred at Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor's house early this morning around 4 AM.

During the robbery, a thief attacked Saif with a knife, injuring him. Fortunately, the injury is not serious, as the knife wound is on his back.

The police have started an investigation, and CCTV footage from the area around the house is being reviewed.

According to reports, his wife Kareena Kapoor Khan and their children Taimur and Jeh are safe.

The family has not yet issued any official statement regarding the incident. Mumbai police have confirmed the news.

Director Ashwath Marimuthu’s romantic comedy ‘Dragon’, featuring actor Pradeep Ranganathan in the lead, will hit screens on February 14 this year for Valentine’s Day, its makers announced on Wednesday.

AGS Entertainment Creative Producer Archana Kalpathi took to her X timeline to make the announcement. She wrote, “Mark your calendars for February 14th, 2025, because Dragon is hitting the screens with a bang! Don’t miss out on the electrifying entertainment that awaits—see you at the movies! @pradeeponelife in & as #Dragon A @Dir_Ashwath Araajagam. A @leon_james Musical. #PradeepAshwathCombo”

Director Ashwath Marimuthu, who is best known for his earlier film ‘Oh My Kadavule’, tweeted, “ Happy birthday to our producer Agohram sir.Arajagam in theatres from Feb 14 2025.”

Ashwath in a separate funny tweet to fans of actor Silambarasan also made it clear that after the release of ‘Dragon’ on February 14, he will be all theirs.

Punjabi superstar Diljit Dosanjh, whose Dil-Luminati tour has become a massive rage in India and globally, has shared pictures from his upcoming movie ‘Punjab '95’.

The actor shared a series of pictures in which he could be seen in his character at different timelines of the story.

The first picture shows him inside a prison with his eyes closed as he sits amidst harsh lighting. The other pictures show him outside the prison reading newspapers and certain documents.

One of the most sought-after Bollywood actresses at the moment, Kriti Sanon recently celebrated Lohri with her family. The 'Luka Chuppi' actress also took to the stories section of her IG handle and dropped a wholesome family moment.

Kriti Sanon posted a video where we can see her father Rahul Sanon lovingly feeding his better half Geeta Sanon. Later on, he also fed both his girls, Kriti and Nupur Sanon.

Meanwhile, a couple of days back, the diva posted a string of throwback pictures from 2024. Her Insta post included the caption, “Still lingering somewhere in December 2024”.

Aside from her cinematic projects, Kriti Sanon has also been making headlines for her alleged relationship with businessman Kabir Bahia. The rumored couple have been seen spending time with each other on several occasions. However, these two are yet to make their relationship official.

Prabhas' forthcoming romantic comedy "The Raja Saab" is one of the most anticipated dramas of 2025. The movie was initially slated to reach the big screen on 10th April 2025, however, the release has now been pushed.

While Prabhas fans will have to wait for the drama a bit longer, the makers have something exciting in store for them. If the reports are to be believed, the makers are planning a special surprise during Sankranti this year.

A source close to the project revealed, "The release of the highly anticipated film "The Raja Saab" has been postponed and will no longer release on April 10th, 2025 as originally scheduled. Full-fledged promotions will kick off once the new release date is finalized. In the meantime, a special wishes poster might be released for Sankranthi."

The makers of director Sukumar's Pushpa 2: The Rule, featuring actor Allu Arjun in the lead, have now announced that they are to release from January 11, a reloaded version of the film which will feature an additional 20 minutes.

Taking to their social media pages, the production house Mythri Movie Makers wrote, "#Pushpa2TheRule RELOADED VERSION with 20 minutes of added footage will play in cinemas from 11th January The WILDFIRE gets extra FIERY "

Pushpa 2: The Rule has emerged as the biggest film of 2024, setting unparalleled examples of success since its release. From winning the hearts of the audience to breaking box office records, the film has left its mark everywhere. Not only did it inaugurate the over ₹800 Crore club in Hindi, but it also crossed the ₹1800 Crore mark worldwide, making it India's biggest and highest-earning film.

The teaser of the upcoming streaming series 'Chidiya Udd', was unveiled on Monday. The show, inspired by Aabid Surti’s novel 'Cages', promises an intense crime drama, and is helmed by Ravi Jadhav under the creative vision of the National Award-winning director Madhur Bhandarkar.

The teaser offers a glimpse into a world which lies at the intersection of crime, power, and survival intersect in the heart of Mumbai’s underworld. The series dives deep into the intense journey of a young woman navigating her way through the ruthless landscape of a red-light district. With a bold exploration of life, crime, and survival, the series explores a landscape of shifting loyalties, resilience, and the harsh choices one must make to claim freedom against all odds.

The show stars Jackie Shroff, Bhoomika Meena, Sikandar Kher, Madhur Mittal, Mayur More, and Mita Vashisht.

English singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran has got his fans excited for 2025 with a bold promise which is thrilling and teasing his fanbase in equal measure.

The 33-year-old ‘Shape of You’ hitmaker spent large parts of 2024 on the road due to his ongoing The Mathematics Tour, which celebrates the works of his first five studio albums, Plus, Multiply, Divide, Equals and Subtract. The tour began back in April 2022 and is not due to end until September 2025 and saw the flame haired pop singer play 43 concerts around the globe in 2024 alone, reports.

While Ed has unleashed five mathematical related albums since he debuted on the music scene in 2011, he has also released two further albums, with Number 6 Collaborations Project released in 2019 and Autumn Variations released in 2023.

Actress Shilpa Shetty Kundra, who was last seen in ‘Indian Police Force’, is all set to ring in the New Year in the biting cold of Finland.

On Monday, the actress shared several pictures and videos of herself and her family enjoying the Finnish winters. The dreamy pictures and videos capture the beauty of the Nordic country.

She wrote in the caption, “Wondering & Wandering in Winter Wonderland”.

The teaser of the upcoming Salman Khan-starrer ‘Sikandar’ was unveiled on Saturday. It sets the tone for a quintessential Salman Khan film as the Bollywood superstar packs a punch.

The teaser begins with Salman walking into a hall decorated with guns and artifacts. The superstar’s back faces the camera with the hall dimly lit. The knights in armour are soon revealed to be assassins.

Salman goes on to say, “Suna hai bahut saare log mere peecche pade hain. Bas mere mudne ki der hai”.

The assassins deploy their weapons and attack Salman but he tackles all of them, setting the stage for a high-voltage showdown. Salman brims with charisma, power, and his trademark swag in the teaser.

 The upcoming film ‘Baida’ has booked its release. The film is set to release in the theatres in early 2025. The supernatural thriller is set in the backdrop of India’s Hindi heartland.

It is helmed by Sudhanshu Rai and Puneet Sharma, and stars Sourabh Raaj Jain, Hiten Tejwani and Tarun Khanna.

Sharing a glimpse of what to expect this time, Sudhanshu Rai said, “Taking forward our signature of story being the king, ‘Baida’ is a wholesome entertainer, an intriguing tale of unexpected twists, turns and some larger-than-life characters that will keep the audience glued to the screen. It was the constant encouragement from my fans and followers to convert my stories into films that prompted me to make my acting and directorial debut with ‘Chaipatti’, and with ‘Baida’, the universe of unheard & unimaginable stories is just set to get bigger”.

Bollywood superstar Salman Khan is celebrating his birthday on Friday. Several pictures and videos from his birthday celebrations have surfaced on social media in which he could be seen indulging in intimate celebrations.

One of the pictures posted by his fanclub shows him cutting the cake with a kitchen knife with his one hand inside the pocket. Another picture shows him posing with his head of security, Shera.

A video shared by his fanclub gives a closer look into celebrations with his brother-in-law Aayush Sharma, and the actor’s rumoured girlfriend Iulia Vantur in the frame.

The action-drama streaming series ‘Gunaah’ is returning with its 2nd season. This season delves deeper into a gripping tale of revenge, betrayal, and love and is filled with more twists, emotional drama, and shocking revelations.

The series stars Gashmeer Mahajani, Surbhi Jyoti, Darshan Pandya and Shashank Ketkar, and is set to drop on OTT on January 3.

Talking about the show, Gashmeer Mahajani, who plays Abhimanyu, said, “Abhimanyu’s journey in ‘Gunaah’ season 2 is nothing short of extraordinary. This time, his choices are more difficult, his struggles are more profound, and his vulnerabilities are laid bare. It was both challenging and rewarding to portray his evolution, especially as he navigates the tumultuous relationships and high-stakes decisions that define this season. I’m confident that viewers will resonate with the complexities of his character and the emotional depth of his story”.

The poster of Bollywood superstar Salman Khan’s upcoming movie ‘Sikandar’ was unveiled on Thursday. The poster shows Salman with his face away from the camera as he holds a spear. The actor dons a suit in the poster.

Salman Khan can be seen standing tall surrounded by an aura of mystery and power. The visual sets the tone for a gripping, larger-than-life cinematic experience. His towering presence in the poster reflects the unstoppable persona of Sikandar, a character poised to captivate audiences like never before.

The film is directed by A.R. Murugadoss, who is known for ‘Ghajini’, and also stars Rashmika Mandanna opposite Salman Khan. ‘Sikandar’ marks the reunion of Salman Khan and Sajid Nadiadwala after their 2014 blockbuster, ‘Kick’, which also marked the directorial debut for the latter.

Produced by Sajid Nadiadwala, ‘Sikandar’ promises to be a cinematic spectacle that blends action, drama, and emotion.

Punjabi superstar Diljit Dosanjh knows how to balance work and fun. The actor-singer, who has been winning hearts owing to his Dil-Luminati Tour, went on trekking.

Recently, he shared pictures and videos from his trekking. In the pictures and the videos, the actor-singer can be seen having a gala time.

He wrote in the caption, “Let’s Go”.

It was a night of great music and electrifying performances as AP Dhillon, Divine joined Karan Aujla for his ‘It Was All a Dream’ Tour on December 22.

Following the already sensational appearance of Vicky Kaushal, Quick Style and Parineeti Chopra earlier in the tour, rapper Divine's unexpected collaboration added a layer of excitement to Aujla’s captivating performance that saw over 20,000 fans present at MMRDA.

The two artists delivered a high-energy performance, blending their unique styles to create a truly cultural moment on legendary hits ‘Baazigar’ and ‘100 Million’.

The next was an explosive surprise, which reflected a spirit of community with a cameo performance by AP Dhillon amid his controversy with Diljit Dosanjh. Dhillon, who has just wrapped up his three-city India tour, was joined by Aujla giving a high voltage performance on Brown Munde as the crowd engaged in a singalong.

After saying religion is ‘not fashionable’ in Hollywood, two-time Academy Award winner actor Denzel Washington has been baptized and became a minister.

The star was baptized, receiving a certificate of baptism, as well as a minister’s license, meaning that he can later get ordained, reports deadline.com.

The event took place at the Kelly Temple Church of God in Christ located in New York City’s Harlem, per Today. First Jurisdiction Church of God in Christ Eastern New York live streamed the service on Facebook.

The actor said: “In one week I turn 70. It took a while, but I’m here.”

He went on to thank his wife, Pauletta Washington.

Punjabi superstar Diljit Dosanjh, who has been riding on the wave of success, has reacted to the government's advisory against calling children on stage.

On Saturday, the singer-actor took to his Instagram, and shared a series of videos on which he could be seen interacting with the show attendees in the audience arena. The videos show him receiving the love of his fans as they gifted him a shawl among other things.

He said in one of the videos, “I was given the advisory saying I cannot bring children on stage. No worries, I have found the solution to it. I have installed the ladder to get down from the stage, I’ll come to you guys”.

Singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh recently made headlines after surpassing Shah Rukh Khan on the UK’s Top Asian Celebrity list. He shared his reaction to this achievement with his music.

The Punjabi sensation has claimed the top spot on the UK's list of the Top 50 Asian Celebrities in the World, surpassing celebrities like Shah Rukh Khan and Allu Arjun. The ‘Udta Punjab’ actor took to his Instagram stories to share his reaction and he let his music speak for him.

Reposting an article about the achievement, Diljit added his popular track "Born To Shine" to express his emotions. In another story, he featured his new song "Don," further celebrating this milestone.

Dosanjh claimed the top spot thanks to his chart-topping tracks, successful film projects, international collaborations, and his highly successful Dil-Luminati Tour. He also received widespread praise for his role in the critically acclaimed film “Amar Singh Chamkila.”

Megastar Amitabh Bachchan spoke about granddaughter Aaradhya Bachchan’s performance in school. He said children, their innocence and desire to be at their best in the presence of parents is “such a delight” to watch.

Big B wrote: “Children .. their innocence and desire to be at their best in the presence of parents .. such a delight .. and when they are in the company of thousands performing for you .. it is the most exhilarating experience ..Today was one such ..”

It was on December 19, when veteran Bollywood icon Amitabh Bachchan and Bollywood megastar Shah Rukh Khan attended the event along with their families for a school annual day act.

The joint act by Aaradhya Bachchan, daughter of Aishwarya Rai and Abhishek Bachchan, and AbRam Khan, the youngest son of SRK, was the highlight of the evening.

The star-studded event was attended by several high-profile celebrities, including Kareena Kapoor Khan, Karisma Kapoor, Shahid Kapoor and Karan Johar as they gathered to cheer for their children.

Two of the biggest families of Bollywood, headed by the Shahenshah and the Baadshah of Hindi cinema, cheered for their young ones at their school's annual function in the city.

Veteran Bollywood icon Amitabh Bachchan and Bollywood megastar Shah Rukh Khan attended the event along with their families. The joint act by Aaradhya Bachchan, daughter of Aishwarya Rai and Abhishek Bachchan, and AbRam Khan, the youngest son of SRK, was the highlight of the evening.

The star-studded event was attended by several high-profile celebrities, including Kareena Kapoor Khan, Karisma Kapoor, Shahid Kapoor and Karan Johar as they gathered to cheer for their children.

Aaradhya and AbRam's Christmas-themed performance stole the show. In a clip that has now gone viral, While Aaradhya was dressed in a lovely red-and-white outfit, AbRam donned a white sweater and red muffler.

Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma, who has been on an acting sabbatical owing to her motherhood duties, has lauded cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin after he announced his retirement from international cricket.

The actress took to the Stories section of her Instagram, and shared a video from BCCI, and wrote, “A lasting legacy”.

Ravichandran Ashwin was one the formidable forces of the Indian squad during his tenure in international cricket, and is considered to be one of the greatest spinners of all time. He was a part of the 2011 ODI World Cup winning squad and also the 2013 Champions Trophy, where in the 2013 final, he bowled the final over which led to India’s win.

Ravichandran Ashwin also contributed to Indian cricket with his bat as he gave a strong support in the batting department in the lower order.

Punjabi sensation Diljit Dosanjh is currently enjoying a peaceful break in the breathtaking Kashmir, which is also as "heaven on earth".

Diljit took to Instagram, where he shared a reel featuring his visit. The reel video starts with playing with birds, praying, walking around the beautiful lanes of the picturesque state, striking a conversation with locals, taking pictures with fans and even buying goods from the market.

For the background score, he chose the number “Wohi Khuda Hai” by Sufi musician Milad Raza Qadri.

He wrote the caption as: “KASHMIR& Sukoon. (sic)”

Recently, Diljit explained why he uses the spelling 'Panjab' instead of 'Punjab'. The singer-actor, who has been hitting it out of the park in his Dil-Luminati tour in India, has addressed the “conspiracy” that has been alleged against him over the spelling of the Indian state of Punjab.

On Monday, the actor-singer, penned a long note in which he also spoke about how English is a very tricky language.

Playback singers Asha Bhosle and Sonu Nigam, are teaming up for a special live performance in Dubai this month.

The two will be seen uniting for a live performance at the Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai on December 29, 2024. This live concert will welcome 2025, celebrating decades of timeless music and unforgettable memories.

Talking about the show, Asha Bhosle said, “Sharing the stage with Sonu will be a wonderful experience and will create new memories in Dubai, likely for the first and last time. We hope to leave a lasting legacy for our audiences in the UAE”.

She further mentioned, “Coming from a world-class musical family, singing came naturally to me as music was so deeply ingrained in our lives. Now, I’m at a stage where I want the next generation to carry forward this art and continue entertaining audiences. Music flows through my veins, and performing on stage gives my life purpose. I hope we can bring that warmth and euphoria to the UAE audience through our performance”.

Hyderabad Police on Friday detained Tollywood actor Allu Arjun in the case registered against him in connection with a stampede at a theatre during the premiere show of 'Pushpa 2: The Rule' on December 4.

A woman died and her son was critically injured during the stampede at Sandhya Theatre during the premiere show attended by Allu Arjun.

A police team from Chikkadpally Police Station took the actor into custody from his house in Jubilee Hills and shifted him to Police Station.

Allu Arjun's father, well-known filmmaker Allu Arvind, and other family members were present when he was detained.