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When Alia Bhatt debuted as a host at Chetak Screen Awards 2026, critics asked why a professional emcee was not given the opportunity instead. PIC/INSTAGRAM@aliaabhatt

Alia nahin, we need a professional! Will the real emcee please stand up?

As celebrities like Alia Bhatt take over the mic as hosts, the spotlight shifts from seasoned emcees to star power, raising questions about whether the art of live hosting is being replaced by mere popularity

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Man-if-estation: The life you live depends on the ifs you obey

Manifestation was never magic. It was always about the hidden ‘ifs’ controlling your habits, relationships, fears, and a willingness to act

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MP Raghav Chadha left the AAP with six other MPs jo join the BJP on April 24. FILE PIC/PTI

'Switching to BJP will help him become PM': Gen-Z react to Raghav Chadha's exit

Once hailed as a hero by Gen Z, Raghav Chadha’s exit from AAP and subsequent move towards BJP has left the youngest voting generation feeling betrayed. The Instagram-first politician lost 25 lakh followers overnight. We ask three chronically online Gen Zs who also follow politics avidly what they think of the legislator and his politics now

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Anubhav Sinha with Assi lead actor, Tapsee Pannu

Indian filmmaker Anubhav Sinha: 'Assi was meant to be disturbing'

As Assi drops online, filmmaker Anubhav Sinha gets candid about its box office reception, making unpopular choices, and why he believes films like The Kerala Story and The Kashmir Files have a right to exist

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Here's your complete food and hangout guide to Goregaon-Malad in Mumbai

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The pomfret problem: There's plenty other fish in the sea

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Fish Thali at TAT

Indian-American musician Karsh Kale dives into his new album 'Dust'

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Having taken a break from music, Karsh Kale found inspiration again from painting and freestyling notes on the piano

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