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Honey Trehan reveals how Diljit Dosanjh instantly agreed to star in 'Satluj'

Director Honey Trehan has revealed that actor Diljit Dosanjh immediately signed onto the biographical drama 'Satluj' (formerly 'Punjab ’95') after reading its very first draft, long before production faced a turbulent multi-year delay. The revelation resurfaced after the Information and Broadcasting (I&B) Ministry ordered the OTT platform to pull the film down within 48 hours of its surprise digital premiere, citing non-compliance with the IT Rules, 2021. The film, which also stars Arjun Rampal, follows the real-life crusade of human rights activist Jaswant Singh Khalra, who investigated illegal police abductions and secret mass cremations during the Punjab insurgency before being murdered himself in 1995.
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The Times of IndiaEntertainment

KARD to disband after 9 years

Marking the end of an era, K-Pop group KARD will disband following their nine-year saga. Their farewell will feature the release of 'Where To Now? (Part. 2): NOWHERE', their inaugural full-length album. As they traverse three continents on their 'DRIFT' world tour, fans are encouraged to celebrate the exceptional journey of this co-ed act and cherish the bittersweet conclusion.
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The Times of IndiaEntertainment

Teacher shares Gen Z student's leave application for 'Mama Ki Shaadi'; The internet can't get enough of his hilarious explanation

A student named Badal's leave application has gone viral online. His unique mix of Hindi and English amused many readers. The letter explained his uncle's wedding with genuine childhood logic. This honest and funny note reminded people of their own school days. The application brought smiles and celebrated children's natural creativity.
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The Times of IndiaLife & Style

Inside India's oldest libraries that survived the Mughal era and the British rule

Ancient libraries in India are more than just places to store books; they are living repositories of the country's history, culture and scholarship. The ancient libraries have preserved precious manuscripts, books, and archives since the days of their royal archives, colonial era libraries, and national research institutions. Here are 10 of India's oldest surviving libraries.
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The Times of IndiaLife & Style

'Yes, he tried': AB de Villiers reveals Kohli wanted him to delay RCB retirement

The South African great retired from international cricket in 2018 after helping his team beat India and Australia at home. He continued playing franchise cricket, including for RCB in the Indian Premier League (IPL), before retiring from all forms of the game in 2021.
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The Times of IndiaCricket

'I never played for money': ABD reveals what drove his cricketing career

Former South Africa captain AB de Villiers says money never motivated his cricket career, with his focus always on improving and winning. Speaking on The Times of India's Bombay Sports Exchange podcast, he said youngsters need excitement, not just financial incentives, to embrace Test cricket. De Villiers called IPL earnings a "bonus".
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The Times of IndiaCricket

PCB grants Pakistan captain NOC to miss Sri Lanka T20Is for The Hundred

Pakistan captain Fatima Sana will miss T20Is for The Hundred. She received a No Objection Certificate from the PCB for this opportunity. Sana will lead Pakistan in the ODI series against Sri Lanka. After the ODIs, she will join Birmingham Phoenix in England. This marks a historic achievement for Pakistan women's cricket.
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The Times of IndiaCricket

Why tennis legend Roger Federer sat alone at Wimbledon Royal Box

Roger Federer remained in the Royal Box watching Wimbledon matches until late. Arthur Fery expressed surprise at seeing the tennis legend watching his contest. Fery's victory secured his place in the Wimbledon quarter-finals against Flavio Cobolli. Alexander Zverev's match against Jiri Lehecka was also ongoing that evening. Other notable attendees included Billie Jean King and Alessia Russo.
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