The victim, identified as Mayank Lohar, was travelling in the first-class compartment of a Churchgate-Nallasopara fast local when he got into a heated argument with another passenger between Goregaon and Kandivali.

The accused, Roshan Suvarna, was arrested from Kurla area of Mumbai. 

A disturbing video from the train showed the accused, dressed in all black and holding a knife, walking away after attacking the victim. Bloodstains could be seen streaking down the metal seats.

A file photo of accused Roshan Suvarna, the accused 

"Ye mar diya usko, mar diya (He killed him-he actually killed him)," people could be heard saying in the video.

A file photo of Mayank Lohar, the victim

Passengers were seen dispersing as the accused, with his shirt unbuttoned up to his navel, turned around to look at the man lying on the train floor in a pool of blood. Nobody tried to stop or approach the accused, the video showed.

According to the Western Railway Police, the dispute escalated to the point where some passengers began assaulting the accused. Enraged by the assault, the accused pulled a knife from his bag and launched a fatal attack on Lohar, police said.

"Between Goregaon and Kandivali, two passengers fought over closing the train's door amid rainfall. During this time, the accused stabbed the victim with a knife. He then fled the scene," Datta Khuprekar, Senior Police Inspector, Borivali Railway Police, said.

The victim died on the spot.

The Railway Police arrived at the scene, took possession of the body, and sent it for a post-mortem examination.

The victim's mother, overcome with grief and fighting tears, sought justice for her son.  

"Usko saja do, mere bete ko nyaya do, woh toh kisi se na toh ladta, na jhagadta. Kal ka gaya hai abhi tak aaya nahi, mera beta. Kidhar jaaun, barbaad ho gayi (Punish him. Get justice for my son. He never used to fight or quarrel with anyone. My son left yesterday and still hasn't returned. Where should I go? I am ruined)," the victim's mother, who wouldn't stop crying, told reporters. 

The victim's sister demanded death penalty for the accused and questioned where were people when his brother was being attacked.

"It was 10:30 at night - where were the people? The knife was huge. I want justice. He (accused) should be sentenced to death. If he isn't punished today, someone else will die tomorrow," the victim's sister said.

"My brother never caused any trouble, never got into fights with anyone. He kept to himself and lived quietly. He had his whole life ahead of him. What is the police doing?" she added.

(With inputs from Ruttik Ganakwar)

Siya and Ketan were engaged and were all set to be married later this year. The families had reportedly booked a palace in Rajasthan for Rs 17 crore and arranged two private planes to fly guests.

Initially Siya told the police that Ketan slipped and fell into the gorge while posing for photos. Then police on Tuesday said that Siya and her lover Chetan pushed Ketan to his death and tried to pass it off as an accident.

Siya and Chetan, both have been arrested now. 

Who Was Ketan Agarwal

• He was the director as well as Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) of a family-run real estate business, Success Group.

• He was based in Pune.
• He completed his Master of Science degree in Entrepreneurship from Babson F.W. Olin Graduate School of Business.
• He also held a BBA degree from Symbiosis University.
• According to his LinkedIn bio, he was also committed to sustainability and innovation and was focusing on projects that not only foster economic growth but also contribute to a greener future.

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"Over the last few days, I have seen many people say that I am seeking a place in the Asian Games team or that I am asking for special consideration. Let me state this clearly. I am not asking to be selected. I am not asking anyone to overturn the decision. I am asking for answers," she said in a fresh statement.

"I sincerely hope that a clear and factual explanation is provided. However, if I do not receive satisfactory answers regarding the basis of this decision, I will be left with no option but to explore all remedies available to me, including legal recourse through my legal team," she warned.

The former Commonwealth Games gold-medallist and two-time Olympian said the TTFI has not communicated the specific reason for her omission.

"I am currently World No. 51. Rankings in table tennis are updated every week and operate on a rolling points system. That naturally raises important questions. What time-line was considered while evaluating rankings? Was the assessment based on the previous 12 month, six months, the previous two months, or a single weekly ranking snapshot?" she asked.

"If an athlete who has consistently been around the Top 50 moves from 50 to 51 over a week or two, does that suddenly make her ineligible? These are questions that deserve clear answers," she said.

Responding to criticism of her non-appearance at national level events, Manika said her busy international calendar should have been taken into account by TTFI.

"I have immense respect for national events and have always been proud to compete in them. But athletes competing regularly on the international circuit often have to manage an intense global calendar, recovery periods, travel, visa processing and preparation for major events.

"Domestic participation cannot be viewed in isolation from international commitments. Having said that, I will certainly be more mindful of participating in national events going forward and will continue to do my best to contribute to Indian table tennis at every level," she pointed out.

Describing her international performances this season as strong, Manika said her victories against top Asian players and highly-rated Chinese opponents on the World Table Tennis circuit should have been considered when evaluation was being done by the selection committee.

"Current form is something even the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports directs, should be considered when selecting players/teams for the Asian games," she said.

Manika said besides her own omission, she has also been left surprised to see some other players with proven records being left out.

"Take the example of Ayhika Mukherjee, who was part of India's historic women's doubles medal at the last Asian Games. When athletes with such achievements are left out, it naturally raises questions about the criteria and evaluation process that led to these decisions.

"I have been informed that the final selection involved a voting process. If that is true, then I believe athletes have a right to know who made those decisions and on what basis. What were the reasons? Were they documented? Were they communicated? Were conflict of interests disclosed?" she asked.

Is selection committee qualified?

Manika questioned the credentials of the TTFI selection committee. The federation has not revealed its composition on the official website.

"...athletes have a right to know who is making these decisions and what qualifications or experience they bring to the selection process. How many members of the Selection Committee have represented India internationally?" she said.

"How many have competed at the Olympic Games, Commonwealth Games, Asian Games, or at the highest levels of table tennis? If a vote was taken against me, what were the reasons behind those votes? Were they based on documented performance criteria, or on subjective opinions?" Accusing TTFI of following a process that lacks transparency, Manika said her concerns should not be viewed as that of "an amateur athlete reacting emotionally to one selection decision." "That is why I have requested the Hon'ble Prime Minister and the Hon'ble Sports Minister to look into this matter. Not because I want a place in the team. Not because I want special treatment.

"But because I believe every athlete deserves transparency, consistency, and accountability in the selection process... And just to be absolutely clear once again — I am asking questions, not special consideration," she said.

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Brazil manager Carlo Ancelotti has already said that Neymar will be included in his matchday squad for Thursday's match in Miami, though he is almost certain to start on the bench.

The 34-year-old Santos forward, who is Brazil's all-time leading scorer with 79 goals in 128 international appearances, has not played for the national team since suffering a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament in October 2023.

Meymar has earlier indicated the FIFA World Cup 2026 will be the last of his career. The 34-year-old made the statement in response to a social media post from FIFA showing images of Neymar's career along with the words, "We've watched him grow up."

Brazil leads Group C with four points. They have the same points as Morocco, but are in first place due to goal difference (3 against 1). And qualifying for the knockout stage as group leaders is one of the team's objectives, for logistical reasons and to improve team preparation.

“We want to go to Miami and win the game to qualify in first place. Staying at the hotel here with all the facilities we have is much better. If we qualify in second place, we have to go to Mexico and that ends up changing the whole schedule. Our mentality is to win and stay here because of all the benefits we have. The training center and the hotel are very good and we have a lot to do here together,” he explained.

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It is now four decades since Children of a Lesser God won Marlee Matlin an Academy Award for its sensitive portrayal of a young woman with a hearing disability. But the title of the movie itself was a searing reminder of how we treat those 'different' from us, especially in a physical sense. That conversation back in 2010 brought that home with the force of a sledgehammer.

Neglect To Recognition

Medals were few and far between, and the athletes were not accorded the respect they deserved. Perhaps that is why Devendra Jhajharia's father told him ahead of the 2004 Paralympics that only if he won gold in Athens would there be any chance of things changing.

If he failed, every person with a disability in India would be failing with him. Devendra won gold with a world-record throw, and the seeds of change were sown.

Take the Paris Paralympic Games, for example. Those who follow Paralympic sport knew that India would perform well. India had won 111 medals at the 2023 Para Asian Games and had also done extremely well at the World Para Athletics Championships in August 2023. Our athletes stood out in shooting, athletics, table tennis, and badminton between 2022 and 2024, and Paris was expected to be the climax. Yet there was very little media support.

"What's the ROI?" I was repeatedly asked. "How many people will watch?" was always the follow-up question.

When has it ever been only about numbers? Satyajit Ray will forever remain a legend, even if far fewer people have watched Pather Panchali compared with a Dhurandhar.

Feats And Rising Confidence

As the Indian medal haul started to rise, interest back home also grew. Sheetal Devi set the tone with a stellar opening performance, and then badminton and athletics took over. While I do not want to single anyone out, the truth is that many of these athletes had never faced the media before.

Consider this from Yogesh Kathuniya: "Dada, let's go to the Eiffel Tower together. I will take my silver medal with me, and we can do a show from the top of the tower. We can even take the cruise-it will be a lovely show to do," he said.

"When have we ever seen athletes suggest story ideas like this?"

I asked my colleagues in Paris.

Sumit Antil went one better. The day after he won his historic second Paralympic gold, he saw us all in front of the village and asked if we had eaten lunch. The truth is, we were starving and planned to eat soon after finishing a recording. Sumit may have realised this or overheard something and insisted on treating us to lunch to celebrate his gold medal. Ask any journalist, and you will know this is a very rare gesture. Hardly ever will an athlete insist on taking the touring media out to celebrate a gold medal.

But that is how the Paralympic domain is. It is still not a hyper-commercialised or highly professionalised fraternity. The boundaries remain porous, and human values are still a key feature. Journalists are not always looking for controversies or negative stories, and the athletes are not afraid of the media. The synergy still exists, which may explain why we had tremendous access to athletes and coaches while writing India's Paralympic Revolution (co-authored with Trisha Ghosal and Rohan Chowdhury; published by Simon & Schuster India).

The book is therefore not just about medals and milestones. It is about a profound shift in perception and dignity.

To cite another example: when India reached the landmark of 25 medals in Paris, a special celebration was hosted by the contingent inside the Games Village. To my pleasant surprise, Devendra Jhajharia, the president, extended a special invite to the media. Not only were we welcomed into the team room, but it was a delight to see that some excellent Indian sweets had made their way to the celebration. At the end of the formal event, Harvinder, Yogesh, Nishad, and a few of us sat in the village precinct for hours catching up on stories. It was a wonderful evening spent.

Stories Waiting To Be Told

What I am trying to get at is this: this was a book waiting to be written, not just for the achievements of the last few years, but also because the athletes want their stories told. The interviews and conversations aren't cosmetic, and the passion is still what drives the domain. A Navdeep will still say to us, "aap logo ne to hero bana diya mujhe [you people have made me a hero]," greeting us with a smile, while a Sumit will say without hesitation, "aap ko bar bar bolna nahi padega. Main conclave mein aaunga zaroor [you wouldn't have to tell me time and again. I'll definitely come to conclave]."

There is an opportunity out there. India can indeed make the top 10 in the medals tally in Los Angeles 2028. With the kind of talent and potential we now have in the country, this is no longer a pipe dream. There is government and corporate support, and money isn't an issue anymore.

So what's the way forward for Indian Paralympic sport? Can India really make it to the top flight of the world, and can the momentum be sustained in the next few years?

This is that story.

(Boria Majumdar is consulting sports editor with NDTV)

England lost the second Test by 253 runs, with Joe Root stepping in as captain. The absence of Stokes and Atkinson came after Ollie Robinson and Jamie Smith also missed the second Test due to an injury and paternity leave, respectively. Hence, a total of three players got their maiden Test caps, namely James Rew, Sonny Baker and Jordan Cox, all of whom have been dropped for the series decider.

Speaking in the pre-match presser on Wednesday, Stokes said, as quoted by Cricinfo, "Of course I apologised. That was one of the first things I had to do as a captain. You look at the situation, and it affects more than just myself. It affects a lot of people, it affected Joe, the squad, the people outside the playing environment. It no doubt had an effect on lads who were making their debut. That should have been all about them, but unfortunately, a situation outside of their control took precedence over their big days, making their debut for England in Test cricket."

Stokes said that it would have been "stupid and naive" of him not to acknowledge and address the situation, noting the responsibility he has as a leader of the group.

"It is all fine and well, everything being fine and dandy when it is all going well, but you need to take responsibility for things as well. You need to be big enough and man enough to take that upon your shoulders, and look everyone who it has affected in the eye and apologise the way you need to apologise. That is something that I did," he added.

The show of remorse from Stokes is expected to cool the debate around the future of Stokes, Brendon McCullum and Rob Key, who escaped unscathed from an ECB review after a 1-4 loss in the away Ashes series this year. This incident made England feel the pressure during their first international series of the summer.

"Yesterday (Tuesday), the important thing for me as captain of the team was making sure that I was letting the lads know that I am back properly as the captain of this team. I did need to obviously say a few things and acknowledge a few things to the team, and the team only, and I feel like I voiced those quite well to everyone," he said.

He also said he has let his mates know "where his concentration is".

"Everyone in the dressing-room is fully aware of the responsibilities as players who got the call-up this week, and I am fully aware of the responsibilities of me as captain to lead this team in a pretty important game," he added.

Stokes admitted that while the last match's result cannot be changed, they can change what happens in the series decider.

"We are desperate to get the results. I am desperate to be the result. I think I have made a pretty good effort at making sure that the most important people know that, which is the team," he signed off.

England XI for third Test: Ben Duckett, Emilio Gay, Jacob Bethell, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Jamie Smith (wk), Ben Stokes (capt), Gus Atkinson, Jofra Archer, Josh Tongue, Shoaib Bashir.

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"The format-based central contract is the first step towards separating teams for each format. This is only the beginning. Eventually, every format could have its own dedicated squad. We will have to do this, and immediately, Test and T20 teams must be separated because the two formats cannot be played in the same way," he said.

The PCB are yet to announce the list of players who will get the new contracts.

Aqib said a lot of thought has gone into the process and the main aim was to ensure players who are Test match specialists are not at a disadvantage compared to those who play a lot of white ball cricket.

"Now, if a player only plays Test cricket, he will be assessed against other Test players and compensated accordingly. The best performers in the Test category will earn up to PKR 4 million per month, while those with lower performances will receive between PKR 3 million and PKR 3.5 million.

"Similar performance-based categories will apply to Test-ODI and ODI-T20 players," he added.

He said players, in order to qualify for the central contracts, must feature in at least six first-class matches for the Test category central contracts.

Test-category players will be granted No Objection Certificates (NOCs) for overseas four-day competitions, while players in the Test-ODI category may receive permission to participate in one franchise league.

Meanwhile, cricketers in the ODI-T20 category must play at least two List A matches and 10 domestic T20 matches and will be eligible for two NOCs.

Players contracted solely in the T20 category will be required to participate in domestic T20 competitions but may otherwise play franchise cricket.

Aqib stated that salaries in the Test-ODI category could rise to as much as PKR 4.8 million per month.

"You can't expect a player who has had his base in T20 cricket and has been playing the format for 2-3 years to suddenly succeed in Test cricket," he said. 

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"Exceptional batting by the @ICC. Empowerment in sport is about ensuring that a player's journey, in all phases, is supported with the right framework. Seeing the transition from 'choosing between' to 'doing both' is proof that we are playing the game the right way.

"A massive boost for the future of women cricketers worldwide," Tendulkar wrote on 'X'.

The document speaks about having a dedicated 'Case Manager' for the players returning to competitive cricket post pregnancy.

The Case Officer should be either a doctor or a physiotherapist.

The early review would comprise focus on psychological support in the players' adjustment to life as a mother, followed by graded reintroduction of strength-based training. After eight weeks of these assessments, the player will return to running in collaboration with a doctor and physio.

A thorough monitoring of any symptoms including musculoskeletal and pelvic floor issues is done before the player is given the go ahead to return to action.

The ICC said its guidelines are designed to be in line with local legislation, while supporting player welfare through "practical, physical and psychological guidance." 

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While Sooryavanshi will be part of the Indian dressing room, he will have to use a separate changing room for 'safeguarding reasons on his first international tour in England this summer', according to a report in The Guardian.

The England series is an ICC-approved event and hence the world cricket governing body's 'safeguarding procedures' will be in effect as per the report.

The report said, as per sources, both ICC and ECB prohibit under-16 players from using adult changing rooms. Hence, Sooryavanshi will have his own facilities at all venues. His parents will also accompany him at all venues.

"Sooryavanshi will be permitted in the India dressing room during the game and can attend team talks, with the restriction only applying when he is getting changed before and after each match," the report added.

Meanwhile, a 15-year-old schoolboy needs to be eased into a senior team set-up, said BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia as he explained the Board's decision to allow Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's parents to accompany him on the white-ball tour of Ireland and England later this month. The big-hitting Sooryavanshi, who has earned his maiden call-up in the Indian T20 set-up, has been selected for seven games (two vs Ireland and five vs England) on the tour, which begins on June 26 in Belfast.

"You see, not all national teams at the senior level have a 14 or 15-year-old in their squad. After many decades, we have someone like Vaibhav Sooryavanshi," Saikia told PTI in an exclusive interview.

"At one point in time, it was Sachin Tendulkar (16 and a half at the time of his Test debut) who made it to the national team at such a young age. When such a young kid is part of the senior team, there are obviously a lot of issues that can crop up," he added without elaborating.

"Therefore, to make him comfortable and help him get used to an adult environment, where all the other players are above 18 years of age, and the team management members are also adults, we felt it would be helpful," Saikia, a former Ranji Trophy player for Assam, stated further.

"We are doing this because we believe it will ease a lot of issues as far as Vaibhav is concerned." Saikia cited the example of how senior teachers accompany students on school excursions.

"Even when a school student goes on an excursion, there is usually a senior person accompanying them. Vaibhav is still a kid. He has only just come out of school, or is perhaps in his final year of school.

Speaking at the Republic Summit, the actor revealed that he had recently watched Dhurandhar on a digital platform and was deeply impressed by the film.

"It is a terrific, fantastic, phenomenal film. It had everything falling in place in the right way, in the right tempo. Should more films like this come out? Of course. National integrity, like India first, is very important in our forthcoming films. It has brought the country together," Ram Charan said.

The actor also reflected on the franchise's remarkable box office success.

"It has become the highest-grosser; it earned more than Rs 1800 crore. Why would this be? The box office number is nothing but the number of people who have accepted it, and the footfall in theatres is what matters. If people of India are owning it and want this to happen, why not? It's doing good for our nation," he added.

Directed by Aditya Dhar, Dhurandhar, starring Ranveer Singh in the lead role, was released in December 2025 and went on to collect more than Rs 1,300 crore worldwide. 

Its sequel, Dhurandhar: The Revenge, hit cinemas in March this year and surpassed Rs 1,800 crore globally, emerging as the highest-grossing Hindi film after Dangal.

Both films in the franchise are currently available to stream on Netflix and JioHotstar.

ALSO READ: Internet Spots Similarity Between Cocktail 2 And Dhurandhar, Says "Shahid Bhi Spy Hai"

Besides Dulquer, Mammootty's wife Sulfath Kutty, daughter Kutty Surumi, and daughter-in-law Amal accompanied him. Dulquer has now shared a few pictures featuring all of them with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

He captioned his post, "An absolute privilege to meet and spend time with our Honourable Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi Ji as we witnessed my father, Shri Mammootty being honoured for a lifetime of extraordinary work. A truly unforgettable day for our family." Take a look at the post below:

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Mammootty has acted in more than 400 films across multiple languages during a career spanning over five decades. Beyond cinema, he is also known for supporting various social causes and charitable initiatives.

Back in January, Mammootty expressed his joy after being named a recipient of the Padma Bhushan, one of India's highest civilian honours.

Reacting to the announcement, the actor spoke candidly about the emotional significance of the recognition. Speaking to Mathrubhumi News, Mammootty said, "Santosham, athi santhosham... there is nothing bigger than the honour from the country."

This year, the President approved 131 Padma Awards, including five Padma Vibhushan, 13 Padma Bhushan, and 113 Padma Shri honours. The awards, announced annually on Republic Day, recognise distinguished contributions in fields such as art, social work, public affairs, science and engineering, literature, education, medicine, sports, trade and industry, and civil service.

Also Read: Malayalam Superstar Mammootty Receives Padma Bhushan

Kamal Haasan's Raaj Kamal Films International dropped the first-look poster for Rajinikanth's much-awaited film Dharman - The Deadly Doctor.

The poster keeps things minimal but powerful. Instead of revealing too much, it focuses on the one thing that has carried generations of fandom - Rajinikanth's larger-than-life aura. 

It introduces Rajinikanth in a doctor avatar. He is holding a scalpel in his blood-stained hands. The smirk, signature sunglasses and the operating theatre backdrop hint at a character who could be carrying both authority and mystery. 

The doctor angle has given fans something new to decode. Is he a saviour, a man with a complicated past or someone fighting a much bigger battle?

The film is special not only because it marks Rajinikanth's 173rd film but also because it brings together two giants, Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan, in a new creative partnership. 

While the makers are keeping most details about the film under wraps, the anticipation is already sky-high. The mystery around the story, Rajinikanth's character and the film's overall world have only added to the buzz.

தர்மமே வெல்லும்!#Dharman #Thalaivar173 #SuperstarRajinikanth #KamalHaasan @rajinikanth @ikamalhaasan #Mahendran @Dir_Ashwath @anirudhofficial @anbariv @iYogiBabu @SimranbaggaOffc #RaashiKhanna @nikethbommi #KarthikRajkumar @PradeepERagav @kabilanchelliah @ShruthiManjari… pic.twitter.com/UWjXErKdIE

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Dharman has undergone several developments since it was first announced in 2025. The project was initially set to be directed by Sundar C, with the makers officially confirming his involvement. However, shortly after the announcement, the filmmaker stepped away from the venture, citing "unforeseen and unavoidable circumstances."

Following his exit, Don director Cibi Chakravarthy was roped in to helm the project. He reportedly spent considerable time working on the film's pre-production and development. However, reports later suggested that he too had parted ways with the film. While the change sparked speculation among fans, the makers did not disclose the reason behind his departure. Now, Ashwath Marimuthu is directing the film.

Meanwhile, Rajinikanth was last seen in the 2025 release Coolie. The film also Nagarjuna Akkineni, Soubin Shahir, Upendra, Shruti Haasan, Sathyaraj, Rachita Ram with Aamir Khan and Pooja Hegde in special appearances.

Madhavan and his wife have now shared two heartfelt posts on social media. Sharing a few pictures from the prestigious ceremony, Sarita wrote, "Congratulations, my love, on this well-deserved Padma Shri. Your passion, hard work, and artistry have touched countless hearts. I'm so proud of you today and always."

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Madhavan also wrote a long note. He started his post with, "I am Deeply humbled and profoundly grateful and truly honored to be conferred with the Padma Shri. My heartfelt gratitude to the Government of India for bestowing upon me one of our nation's highest civilian honors. I am equally thankful to the Government of Maharashtra for recommending my name and placing their faith in my journey. This recognition is something I will cherish for the rest of my life."

He added, "To every person who watched my films, embraced my characters, celebrated my successes, forgave my shortcomings, and stood by me through the years-this honor belongs as much to you as it does to me. Your affection has been the driving force behind every milestone in my life and career."

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"Today, I also feel a deep sense of responsibility. This recognition reminds me that every privilege carries with it a greater duty-to uphold the values of integrity, humility, and excellence; to contribute meaningfully to the world of cinema that has given me everything; and to serve my country in whatever way I can," wrote Madhavan.

"I dedicate this honor to the magical world of cinema, to every artist and technician who has walked alongside me and to my family who have been my strength...From the bottom of my heart, thank you. Jai Hind. Also thank you @varoinmarwah for always making me look so sharp on all important occasions...." concluded Madhavan.

On the work front, Madhavan was recently seen in Dhurandhar 2.

Also Read: R Madhavan Receives Padma Shri, Wife Sarita And Son Vedaant Cheer

The two actors have now been recognised with IMDb's "Breakout Star" STARmeter Awards. The honour is presented to performers who leave a strong impression on IMDb's Popular Indian Celebrities chart.

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Reacting to the achievement, Akash shared his excitement and wrote, "From searching credits as a kid to being #1 on the IMDb Celebrity list. Life really does come full circle."

Ramandeep also expressed his gratitude and commented, "Thank You so much."

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Directed by Prosenjit Roy, Raakh is loosely inspired by the infamous 1978 Geeta and Sanjay Chopra murder case. Set in Delhi in the late 1970s, the series follows siblings Suman and Sahil Arora, whose lives take a tragic turn after they cross paths with criminals Babu and Rajjo.

Their disappearance sends shockwaves through the city and triggers an intense investigation led by Sub-Inspector Jayprakash "JP" Jatav. As the search expands across different cities, the series also captures the devastating impact of the tragedy on the victims' family.

ALSO READ: Haircut To Temple Run, How Raakh's Ramandeep Yadav Got 'Rajjo' Out Of His System

Soon after the ceremony, Alka Yagnik shared a long note on Instagram expressing her gratitude, along with a detailed update on her health condition.

About Alka Yagnik's Post

Alka Yagnik wrote about her health, "For the last two years, I have stayed away from the spotlight, from public appearances, and from sharing much of my journey. Many of you knew I am going through difficult health issues, and through it all, your love, prayers, messages, and unwavering support have stayed with me every step of the way." Check the full post below:

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Celebs React To Alka Yagnik's Post

Celebrities flooded the comments section with congratulatory messages and heartfelt wishes.

Kumar Sanu, who has been Alka Yagnik's playback partner in several hit songs, wrote, "Very well deserved Alka! God bless you." Singer Shaan commented, "Most deserved, Alka Ji!!! You are our pride and joy!!! And nothing would please your fans more than you finding your health and wellbeing back and finding the confidence and motivation to come back to regale us with your voice like only you can!!"

Ila Arun wrote, "So proud of you," whereas Bhumi Pednekar, Veer Pahariya, and singer Aditi Singh Sharma reacted with emoticons. Singer Akriti Kakkar added, "Nobody deserves it more than you. Our undisputed queen - praying for your smiles and good health always."

"Heartiest congratulations, Alkaji. God bless you," wrote Sudesh Bhosle.

Talking about Alka Yagnik's health condition, the legendary singer had earlier made headlines when she revealed she had been diagnosed with a rare hearing disorder. In June 2024, she shared a picture of herself and explained how she lost her hearing completely after stepping off a flight, leaving fans concerned about her health.

About Alka Yagnik

Alka Yagnik remains one of the most celebrated voices in Indian music. She is the most popular music artist of all time on YouTube, with mentions in the Guinness World Records for 17 billion streams in 2021 and 16.6 billion in 2020. As of 2026, she continues to be the most-streamed weekly music artist on the platform.

Over the years, she has won numerous accolades, including two National Film Awards, two Bengal Film Journalists' Association Awards, and seven Filmfare Awards for Best Female Playback Singer.

Her timeless songs such as Ek Do Teen, Chura Ke Dil Mera, Tip Tip Barsa Pani, Dil Ne Yeh Kaha Hai Dil Se, and Taal Se Taal Mila continue to remain fan favourites, cementing her legacy as one of the finest playback singers in Indian cinema. 

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Kane had an underwhelming outing in the FIFA World Cup clash against Ghana, failing to make an impact goal-wise and overall performance-wise just days after his brace against Croatia.

During his side's goalless draw against Ghana, as per Sky Sports, Kane recorded just 19 touches throughout the game, the fewest by him in a major tournament match in the English shirt, while playing 90 or more minutes.

The clash saw plenty of interesting records and statistics emerging.

England's 12-match winning streak in competitive football came to an end, marking the first time they failed to register a victory since October 2024 against Greece, according to ESPN.

Ghana, meanwhile, avoided defeat in their opening two matches at a FIFA World Cup for only the second time since 2010, when they went on to reach the quarterfinals.

Despite dominating possession, England recorded 79 per cent possession against Ghana, the highest by any team that failed to score in a match in the last 60 years at the FIFA World Cup.

Ghana managed just 2 shots, which is the joint-lowest by any team in a game at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, while also marking the fewest England has conceded in a World Cup match in the last 60 years.

The match also saw England register their thirteenth scoreless draw at the FIFA World Cup, the most by any team in history, with Brazil next on the list with 9.

England extended their unbeaten run against African teams at the FIFA World Cup to 9 matches.

Jude Bellingham reached a personal milestone by making his 50th appearance for England, becoming the youngest Englishman to reach this landmark at 22 years and 359 days.

England also produced a passing masterclass, completing 93 per cent of their passes, their joint-highest in a World Cup match since 1966, while registering 430 passes in the opposition half, their most in a World Cup game since 1966.

Defender Marc Guehi stood out statistically as well, completing 125 passes, the highest by an England player on record since 1966 in a FIFA World Cup match.

(With ANI inputs)

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Messi became the highest goal-scorer in tournament history, as his brace guided Argentina to a win over Austria. After scoring his first World Cup hat trick in the campaign opener against Algeria, Messi continues to make headlines with his record-breaking ways. He has scored all his side's five goals in the tournament

As per OptaJoe, Messi is just the second player in the tournament history to score his country's first five goals in a single edition, along with Oleg Salenko for Russia in 1994.

During the match, Messi, set to celebrate his 39th birthday on Wednesday, had 71 touches, the oldest striker since 1966 to have 50-plus touches in a WC match.

Messi's brace not only won his side their clash against Austria, but also brought him above Miroslav Klose (16 goals) as the leading goal-scorer in the history of the FIFA World Cup, with 18 goals. He also equalled the record of France's Just Fontaine and Brazil's Jairzinho by putting his name on the scoresheet in his sixth successive WC game.

Messi set a new record for the most wins by a player in FIFA World Cup history, surpassing German legend Miroslav Klose's tally of 17 victories, with his 18th WC match win.

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Set days before the Partition of India and Pakistan in 1947, Main Vaapas Aaunga is a story of love, longing, and healing. It stars Naseeruddin Shah, Sharvari, Vedang Raina, and Diljit Dosanjh in key roles.

While the film is fronted by Naseeruddin Shah's towering performance as Ishar, a dying old man with dementia, its core is the young love story chronicled through the characters of Keenu and Jiya, played by Vedang Raina and Sharvari.

Fans are divided between who they like more: Sharvari or Vedang Raina?

When asked who he thinks did the better job between the two upcoming actors, Imtiaz Ali gave a measured response.

In an exclusive interview with NDTV, director Imtiaz Ali spoke about how both Sharvari and Vedang Raina have found their audiences through his film Main Vaapas Aaunga.

He said, "Acting is not like boxing. It's not a competition. People act with each other, and not against each other. Both the actors are being praised. Some have liked Vedang's work more, some have liked Sharvari more."

In his 21 years as a director, Imtiaz Ali has given many onscreen romantic couples. The list boasts of names such as Kareena Kapoor and Shahid Kapoor in Jab We Met, Deepika Padukone and Saif Ali Khan in Love Aaj Kal, Deepika Padukone and Ranbir Kapoor in Tamasha, as well as Ayesha Takia and Abhay Deol in his 2005 debut Socha Na Tha.

The filmmaker has finally found his 'favourites'. Hint: It's not Kareena Kapoor and Shahid Kapoor from Jab We Met.

Things have changed for Imtiaz Ali after Main Vaapas Aaunga, which hit the screens on June 12.

"But as a director, the scenes were really good when these two (Sharvari and Vedang) were together. I haven't seen a better team of co-actors in my career. Sharvari and Vedang have been there for each other as a team," he added.

Imtiaz Ali's film is a meaningful addition to the collection of Partition stories that are deeply woven into the social fabric of India and Pakistan.

It's purely coincidental that Main Vaapas Aaunga was released during the 25th-anniversary celebrations of two of such films Lagaan and Gadar. Imtiaz Ali previously described it as "an amazing coincidence" that Main Vaapas Aaunga released as Indian cinema marks the silver jubilee of those 2001 blockbusters.

"There's something magical in it. In a way, Main Vaapas Aaunga is the child of Gadar and Lagaan. This has the same period and history that those two films have... I congratulate the makers and the teams of both Gadar and Lagaan," he said.

Main Vaapas Aaunga also stars Rajat Kapoor, Dolly Ahluwalia, Vinod Nagpal, Manish Chaudhari, Anjana Sukhani, Danish Pandor and Mashhoor Amrohi. The film is set to cross the Rs 50 crore mark globally in gross box office collections.

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