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Hero MotoCorp, the world’s largest manufacturer of motorcycles and scooters, has signed on as the Title Sponsor of the Hockey India League (HIL) for the next three seasons, starting from 2024-25. This strategic alliance between Hero MotoCorp and the HIL aims to rejuvenate one of India’s most cherished sports, expanding its reach and fostering a vibrant platform for emerging talent. Apart from Hero, the league has three partners including Big FM (Radio Partner), Bisleri (Hydration Partner), and Apollo Hospitals (Medical Partner). Sony Sports Networks and Doordarshan are the broadcast partners while Prasar Bharati's Waves is the streaming partner.

Narendra Modi on Saturday slammed the Congress over the Emergency and said whenever democracy' is discussed, «this very sin» of Congress will be remembered. Speaking in Lok Sabha during the discussion on the 'Glorious Journey of 75 Years of the Constitution of India,' the Prime Minister launched a strong attack on Congress and said «one family of Congress left no stone unturned in hurling a blow to the Constitution» PM Modi said when India was celebrating 25 years of the Constitution, it «was torn apart» and Emergency was imposed.

On Saturday morning, Allu Arjun shared a deeply emotional reunion with his family after being released on interim bail. The actor, who was taken into custody on Friday, faced charges related to a tragic fan death during the premiere of his film 'Pushpa 2: The Rule.' The heartfelt reunion, captured on video by the media, shows Arjun arriving at his home in Jubilee Hills. His brother, Allu Sirish, was the first to greet him with a tight hug, followed by his son, Ayaan. Moments later, his wife, Allu Sneha Reddy, embraced him tearfully and kissed him, overcome with emotion. The video resonated with fans and celebrities alike. Samantha Ruth Prabhu shared the clip on her Instagram stories, writing, “I am not crying, okay!” along with teary-eyed emojis, tagging both Arjun and Sneha while adding heart and sparkle emojis.

India's Constitution was built not just by its founders, but by the citizens who adopted it and continue to follow it, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday. The Prime Minister thanked Indian citizens and extended his gratitude as state head for the country's efforts to adhere to the followings of the Indian Constitution, on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the adoption of the Constitution of India, in the Lok Sabha. «I want to thank every Indian citizen from the bottom of my heart. Everyone who has adopted our Constitution and lived it for the past 75 years… Indians deserve to be celebrated today hence. They must be honoured for honouring our Constitution,» said Modi.

Indian weddings are renowned for their grandeur, vibrant rituals, and lively celebrations featuring music, dance, and the ever-anticipated baraat. Social media is often abuzz with videos showcasing extravagant pre-wedding festivities, dramatic entrances, and quirky ideas. Recently, a wedding video featuring a Bollywood-inspired twist has taken the internet by storm. The now-viral clip, shared by Instagram user @saini5019, captures a couple’s dramatic entry into their wedding venue on a movable replica of the steel machine gun featured in Ranbir Kapoor’s 2023 blockbuster Animal. In the film, Kapoor’s character uses the 500kg steel machine gun in an intense action sequence. Drawing inspiration from this, the bride and groom made their entrance seated behind the replica, which emitted smoke from its sides while the song Arjun Vailly played in the background. The video, uploaded just days ago, has garnered over 24 million views and 351,000 likes. However, the reaction in the comments section has been polarized. “The impact of bad cinema. I hate the movie Animal for so many reasons, and now I see people copying it. Absolute rubbish,” criticized one user. Another questioned, “Why would anyone with a brain do this?” A third remarked, “What!!! Why would you embody a character that killed people for revenge and power?” Meanwhile, others commented on the lengths people go to for standing out: “At this point, people will pay for anything just to look different.”

Jeff Bezos and his partner Lauren Sanchez recently dined at chef Vikas Khanna’s Bungalow in New York City. The restaurant, known for its authentic Indian cuisine, has quickly become a celebrated destination since its opening in March 2024. Khanna shared a photograph of the couple on X (formerly Twitter), expressing his joy in hosting them. “When @JeffBezos said the visit to Bungalow was like a pilgrimage, it filled my heart with pure joy & pride,” wrote Khanna. He included hashtags such as #PowerOfAuthenticity and #SoftPowerOfIndia to emphasise the cultural significance of the moment.

Rammohan Naidu on Friday unveiled the centenary celebrations logo of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (NSCBI Airport) in Kolkata. «Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu, Hon'ble Union Minister of Civil Aviation has unveiled the official logo to mark 100 years of glorious service of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (NSCBI Airport), Kolkata today,» as per an official release. The logo launch event was graced by Vumlunmang Vualnam, Secretary, MoCA; Vipin Kumar, Chairman, Airports Authority of India (AAI) and other senior officials of MoCA and AAI.

Indian men’s cricket team when they won the 2011 World Cup. He played a role in the Indian men’s hockey team’s bronze medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Now, he has helped Dommaraju Gukesh win the World Chess Championship. Paddy Upton, the mental conditioning coach from South Africa, has indeed played a significant hand in the history of Indian sport and by his admission is “grateful for all the opportunities.” Upton spoke to Boria Majumdar about how Gukesh readied himself mentally for the world championship. Excerpts:

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Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Cleopatra chats with Yayoi Kusama, who stands beside Raja Ravi Varma’s muse at Delhi’s Taj Mansingh—the opening scene of season 3 of the Netflix show Fabulous Lives vs Bollywood Wives is somewhat surreal until you realise it’s set at last year’s MASH Ball for which guests had been asked to dress like they had “stepped out of a painting". Delhi-based art collector and host Shalini Passi was styled as Cleopatra in a white-and-gold dress by Lebanese fashion designer Elie Madi, who had based the outfit on Jean-Léon Gérôme’s Cleopatra and Caesar (1866) and Frederick Arthur Bridgman’s Cleopatra on the Terraces of Philae (1896).

Bombay High Court has declined to quash proceedings against Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages Private Limited, which faces allegations of selling adulterated beverages. The company had sought to dismiss the case initiated by a magistrate's court in Maharashtra's Jalna district after the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) found a fibrous substance and cobwebs inside bottles of 'Canada Dry', a sweetened carbonated drink. In 2001, during an inspection of Hindustan Coca-Cola’s product 'Canada Dry', the FDA discovered the contaminants in sealed bottles. A stock of 321 bottles, with an expiry date of December 12, 2001, was seized on July 27, 2001. Following tests, a complaint was filed against the company for allegedly violating the Prevention of Food Adulteration Act.

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D Gukesh etched his name in history on Thursday by becoming the youngest world chess champion at the age of 18. Gukesh defeated reigning champion Ding Liren of China in the 14th and final game of their closely contested match to secure the title. The match, which kept chess enthusiasts on edge, ended with Gukesh achieving 7.5 points against Liren’s 6.5 after a dramatic victory in the final classical time control game. As the new world champion, Gukesh will receive the $2.5 million prize fund. Gukesh is the second Indian to claim the world chess title, following in the footsteps of the legendary Viswanathan Anand. Anand, a five-time world champion, last held the title in 2013 before losing to Magnus Carlsen.

record producer Benny Blanco on Instagram on Thursday, sharing a series of touching photos. In one image, Gomez proudly displayed her oval-cut diamond engagement ring, likely taken during a picnic where Benny proposed. Captioning the post “Forever begins now,” Gomez set off celebrations among her fans and close friends. Blanco added to the moment with his comment, “Hey wait… that’s my wife.” The post, which limited comments to those followed by the couple, quickly filled with congratulatory messages from their inner circle.

Eras Tour’ by Taylor Swift concluded on December 8 this year in Vancouver located in Canada following a remarkable two year journey across five continents and 149 concerts, reported USA Today. According to USA Today, the tour which eventually grossed an estimated $2.1 billion was hugely celebrated for its elaborate performances and emotional connection with fans. Taylor Swift's choice of Vancouver as the final stop was deliberate as she praised the city's enthusiastic audience for their passionate sing along. As the tour has already wrapped up, speculations regarding the future projects of Taylor Swift are rife. Fans are eagerly anticipating an announcement for a new re-recorded album but still now, none has come. USA Today asserted that instead, Taylor Swift has two albums left to re-release which are named: ‘Reputation (Taylor's Version)’ and ‘Taylor Swift (Taylor's Version)’ with trademarks set to expire in the year 2025 if not utilized commercially.

President-elect Donald Trump is expected to ring the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange, marking the ceremonial start of the day’s trading

Donald Trump Jr. was pretty recently spotted holding hands with socialite Bettina Anderson during a birthday celebration for Bettina Anderson in Palm Beach located in Florida, reported US Weekly. According to US Weekly, the couple was eventually seen leaving the restaurant named Buccan while Donald Trump Jr. was dressed in a suit and Bettina Anderson was seen in a stylish outfit featuring a black vest and flowy trousers. This recent public display of affection has fueled several speculations about the status of engagement of Donald Trump Jr. to Kimberly Guilfoyle which has reportedly been rocky during recent times. Donald Trump Jr. and Kimberly Guilfoyle who eventually got engaged in the month of December in the year 2020 have been facing some serious challenges in their relationship while eminent sources are indicating that they have spent a considerable amount of time being apart, asserted US Weekly. Kimberly Guilfoyle was also recently nominated by US President- elect Donald Trump to serve as the US Ambassador to Greece which was a move that coincided with the rising rumors about Donald Trump Jr.'s new romance.

He, however, cautioned that there is no room for complacency.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. No harsh contours, no strong lip lines or sharp eye shadows—it seems the celebrity bride of 2024 followed the “very demure, very mindful" trend when it came to make-up looks. Whether it was Aditi Rao Hydari, Sonakshi Sinha, Rakul Preet Singh, Shobita Dhulipala, Shweta Kapur or Radhika Merchant, many A-listers who got married this year went for a soft, ethereal make-up look.