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While Homebound fell short of a nomination at the upcoming Academy Awards, the moment was met not with disappointment but with appreciation. Producer Karan Johar and director Neeraj Ghaywan took to social media to reflect on the film's journey and the collaboration that brought it to the global stage. Karan Johar Expresses Pride In Homebound  Soon after the Academy announced the nominations for the 98th Academy Awards, Karan Johar took to Instagram to share his feelings about Homebound . The filmmaker posted several stills from the film on his Instagram Stories and applauded director Neeraj Ghaywan for his vision and dedication. "Proud!!! Love you @neeraj.ghaywan for allowing us to bask in your light!" Karan Johar wrote. Neeraj Ghaywan Thanks Karan Johar  Director Neeraj Ghaywan responded by resharing Karan Johar's Instagram Story and expressing heartfelt gratitude for the producer's backing throughout the film's journey.  Ghaywan wrote, "Thank ...

India has not missed the artificial intelligence (AI) bus and there are several opportunities available for the country's companies, which can help enterprises make use of the technology at scale, Wipro Executive Chairman Rishad Premji has said. Speaking exclusively to NDTV CEO and Editor-In-Chief Rahul Kanwal on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos on Wednesday, Premji emphasised that the people most at risk of losing their jobs because of AI are those who do not adopt the technology. AI fluency, he insisted, is going to be critical for any kind of employment going forward. To a question on what AI will bring in 2026, the Wipro chairman said organisations will leverage the technology more and more to serve their businesses and their customers.  "I think the language models don't have enough context and in-depth understanding of the workflow of individual organisations... So there's a huge opportunity in infusing specific context, domain and workflow u...

Citizens exhibiting a disregard for cleanliness, especially in public places, is a topic of intense discussion in India. The passenger trains often witness the worst side of Indian travellers who litter without a care and unload the responsibility of maintaining sanitation on the authorities. While debates about the lack of civic sense continue, the North East region of the country has once again led from the front and highlighted how a progressive society should operate. Shared on Instagram by a user named @daily.passenger, the widely shared video shows passengers on the Aizawl-Guwahati train taking personal initiative to keep their surroundings clean. They were seen diligently collecting their waste in bags, demonstrating a high level of civic awareness without needing reminders or enforcement from the authorities. "People were tying their waste in small bags and hanging them neatly beside their seats. No announcements. No instructions from the railways. Just a habit," re...

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said he would not attend an emergency meeting of G7 nations to discuss the war in Ukraine that was proposed by French President Emmanuel Macron, but which the French leader later said would not take place this week. Trump was asked at a White House briefing about a "private message" from the French leader -- suggesting an emergency G7 gathering in Paris -- that the US leader posted on his Truth Social network earlier on Tuesday. Asked if he would be open to such a meeting, Trump told reporters: "No, I wouldn't do that." (Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is published from a syndicated feed.) from NDTV News- Special https://ift.tt/p1yz0Wv via IFTTT

Stand-up comedian Zakir Khan announced a long break from live tours during his Hyderabad show. According to Zakir Khan's team, the comedian has decided to take an extended hiatus from live performances, reportedly until 2030, citing health issues and personal reasons. Comedian Zakir Khan has announced a long break from stand-up due to health reasons, sharing the update during his Hyderabad show. Wishing him strength and a speedy recovery. pic.twitter.com/viKN76pvg5 — Bharatiya Base (@bharatiyabase) January 20, 2026 Zakir also shared a story on his Instagram handle on Tuesday afternoon, hinting at the break. After arriving in Dubai, he posted another update confirming that the decision was final. He wrote, "Every show is a celebration till June 20. I won't be able to come to many cities this time, so please make a little extra effort and come to the shows. Thank you for all the love." Meanwhile, last year Zakir Khan made history by becoming the first Indian...

Four teenagers, including three minors, were killed and six other people were injured when two cars collided in Udaipur on Saturday. A video that has emerged shows that the car in which the teenagers were travelling was being driven at a speed of 120 kmph at one point and at least two friends of the man driving, who was nonchalantly smoking a cigarette as music blared and a video played on a screen next to him, had urged him to slow down moments before the crash. While there is darkness after the collision, the phone keeps recording and at least one of the friends can be heard begging people to rescue him, telling them he can't breathe. The six friends had left in one car after attending a 'Mehfil-e-Milad' programme in Udaipur and were headed to the old Ahmedabad highway to have some tea. Their car collided with another, which was headed towards Gujarat, and while four of the friends - Mohammad Ayan (17), Adil Qureshi (14), Sher Mohammad (19), and Ghulam Khwaja (17) - die...

Trailblazer Indian shuttler Saina Nehwal, who has been out of action for the last two years due to a chronic knee condition, has confirmed her retirement from competitive badminton, saying her body could no longer cope with the physical demands of elite sport. The 2012 London Olympic bronze medallist last played a competitive match at the Singapore Open in 2023 but did not formally announce her retirement at the time. “I had stopped playing two years back. I actually felt that I entered the sport on my own terms and left on my own terms, so there was no need to announce it,” Saina said on a podcast. “If you are not capable of playing anymore, that's it. It's fine.” The former world No. 1 said the decision was forced by a severe degeneration of her knee, which made sustained high-intensity training impossible. "Your cartiledge has totally degenerated, you have arthritis, that's what my parents needed to know that, my coaches needed to know that, and I just told them, ...

Bangladesh T20 World Cup Participation Controversy LIVE : Bangladesh's participation in the T20 World Cup 2026 in India is up in the air, with the International Cricket Council (ICC) sending an ultimatum to the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB). As per ICC sources, the BCB have been urged to decide on its participation by January 21, or otherwise "risk being replaced by another team". This saga follows a series of events kickstarted by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI)'s instruction for the removal of Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman from the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season, amid ongoing political tension between India and Bangladesh. Here are the Live Updates on Bangladesh's T20 World Cup 2026 participation controversy: from NDTV News- Special https://ift.tt/C2vH86c via IFTTT

Former Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud on Sunday said bail before conviction should be a matter of right, but asserted that it is a court's duty to examine a case in depth where national security is involved before granting such a relief. He made the remarks at the Jaipur Literature Festival in response to a question from journalist Vir Sanghvi, who raised the issue of the Supreme Court recently denying the bail plea of activist Umar Khalid in the 2020 Delhi riots conspiracy case. "I'm speaking now not as a judge but as a citizen," he said. "It's about the right to bail before conviction. Our law is based on the presumption of innocence - every accused is innocent until proven guilty in trial. Pre-trial bail cannot be punishment. If someone spends five-seven years as an undertrial and then gets acquitted, how do you compensate for the lost time?" Chief Justice Chandrachud explained it with an example: a serial rapist-murderer arrested for seven ...

Indian cricket team skipper Shubman Gill expressed his disappointment after his side's ODI series loss against New Zealand on Sunday. Star batter Virat Kohli slammed a sensational century but it was not enough as India slumped to a 41-run loss against New Zealand in the 3rd ODI match in Indore. Batting first, New Zealand posted a mammoth total of 337/8 thanks to tons from Daryl Mitchell and Glenn Phillips . In reply, Kohli played a brilliant knock and was even supported by Nitish Kumar Reddy as well as Harshit Rana but it was not enough. Following the series loss, Gill said that he was disappointed with how the team played and added that there were many areas that they need to look back and reflect on. "After the first match, coming here 1-1, the way we played - disappointed. There are areas we need to look back, reflect and do better. (On the positives) The way Virat is batting is always is a plus. The way Harshit has batted in this series, batting at No. 8 is not easy,...

An Indian traveller had an experience he never expected during a visit to a remote village in China's Yunnan province, where he suddenly became the centre of attention at a local cultural festival. The man, identified as Advik, shared a video on Instagram showing his visit to a traditional festival organised by a tribal community in the region. What started as a quiet cultural trip quickly turned into an unusual moment when villagers began surrounding him to take photographs. In the video, Advik is seen wearing the traditional attire of the local tribe, a move that appeared to impress and excite the villagers. As he blended into the celebrations, people reportedly lined up to click pictures with him. Advik later claimed that more than 1,000 photos were taken during the event. View this post on Instagram A post shared by 𝑨𝒅𝒗𝒊𝒌阿迪™ | Youtuber (@advikjourney) The clip captures cheerful villagers, lively festival scenes and repeated...

An Indian man living in the Netherlands has caught the internet's attention after sharing why he chose to move to the European country. Taking to Instagram, the user named Anuj Sharma, who works in finance, cited work-life balance and quality of life as key reasons behind his decision. In a viral post titled 'Reasons I chose the Netherlands to work over any other country,' Sharma outlined seven compelling reasons why moving there was a no-brainer. "This is purely based on my personal choices and experience. It can vary from person to person," wrote Sharma. Here Are The 7 Reasons Listed By Sharma For His Decision: Sharma highlighted that one of the biggest reasons to pick the Netherlands was the 'game-changer' 30 per cent ruling under which an expat's salary is non-taxable for the first five years. He added that the in-hand salary becomes way better due to this rule. Job security feels solid here, Sharma stated, adding that strict labour laws and ...

US President Donald Trump called for an end to Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's 37-year-old rule. "It's time to look for new leadership in Iran," he told Politico on Saturday after the country in the Middle East was rocked by weeks of protests against the Islamic Republic. "The best decision he ever made was not hanging more than 800 people two days ago," Trump told the publication. Trump argued that Iran's leadership relies on repression and violence to run the country. He blamed Khamenei for "complete destruction of the country" and for using unprecedented levels of violence.  "In order to keep the country functioning – even though that function is a very low level – the leadership should focus on running his country properly, like I do with the United States, and not killing people by the thousands in order to keep control," Trump said. He added, "Leadership is about respect, not fear and death." C...

In an unexpected move, Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado presented her Nobel Peace Prize to US President Donald Trump during a meeting at the White House on Thursday. She described the gesture as "a recognition for his unique commitment with our freedom."  The Nobel Committee, however, was quick to clarify that such a transfer has no legal or symbolic standing. According to the Norwegian Nobel Institute and the Nobel Committee, once awarded, a Nobel Peace Prize cannot be transferred, shared, or reassigned. This rule is a core principle of the Nobel Foundation's statutes, as laid out in Alfred Nobel's will. While a laureate is free to dispose of the physical medal or prize money as they wish, the official title and honour of being a Nobel Peace Prize recipient permanently belong to the chosen laureate and cannot be passed on. However, Nobel laureates parting with their award medals is not unprecedented. Russian journalist Dmitry Muratov received the...

As the clock ticks down to the expiry of the US sanctions waiver on India's operations at Iran's Chabahar Port, New Delhi is engaged in quiet but intensive negotiations with Washington to protect what it sees as a critical strategic and connectivity asset. Top sources in the Indian government have told NDTV that India is exploring a "middle-ground" approach that could address American concerns while safeguarding India's long-term interests at the port. "India is considering some options that would indirectly protect our interests in Chabahar Port and at the same time satisfy the US side to some extent," top government sources told NDTV, underlining that New Delhi is not preparing to pack up and leave. According to the sources, after negotiations with the US, a six-month waiver till April 2026 was granted "as a special case" to wind up operations, but that pathway is "not an option as far as New Delhi is concerned". "India con...

India's defeat in the second ODI against New Zealand highlighted various flaws in the team that were otherwise hidden due to Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma 's exemplary performances with the bat. In a match where the veteran duo failed to continue their hot form, India lost the match while failing to even challenge the opponent team. Speaking at the post-match press conference, assistant coach Ryan Ten Doeschate refused to shield his players as he urged the bowlers, particularly spinners, to pull up their socks. "We probably want to bowl a little bit better than we did tonight," Ten Doeschate said, pointing directly at India's poor spin performance and the need for sharper execution in the 50-over format. India managed to pick just three wickets against New Zealand in the second ODI at Rajkot, with two of those going to pacers - Harshit Rana and Prasidh Krishna . Kuldeep Yadav did bag a wicket, of Will Young , but it came after the Kiwis had put a 162-run stand...

US Senator Lindsey Graham, whom President Donald Trump considers to be a "wonderful friend", has claimed that reports suggesting the US does not intend to attack Iran are "inaccurate" and further said that the situation is quite the opposite. In a cryptic post on X, Graham wrote, "Nothing could be further from the truth. Quite the opposite. Stay tuned." In a separate post on X, Graham stated that the Iranian government is still killing protesters "in full swing" and added, "Hoping help is on the way." On Wednesday, Graham, who has become an influential member of the Trump administration on foreign policy, said that he wanted to see Trump move ahead with plans to strike Iran. "We must stop those who are responsible for killing the people by any means necessary ASAP. Make The Iranian People Safe Again," he wrote. All the headlines like these are examples of reporting that are beyond inaccurate. The circumstances around the n...

Dhurandhar's massive success is now directly influencing the creative course of its sequel. Filmmaker Aditya Dhar has decided to return to the editing table with Dhurandhar 2, planning an additional shoot that will bring Akshaye Khanna back into the fold after the unexpected and viral response to his character in the first film. While Dhurandhar went on to deliver a historic box office performance, one of its biggest post-release talking points was Rehman Dakait. Akshaye Khanna's portrayal of the character struck a chord with audiences, triggering widespread online chatter, fan theories, and demands for more screen time.  From menacing stillness to pivotal dialogue beats, the character quickly became one of the film's most discussed elements. Adding to the buzz was Akshaye's appearance in the song Fa9la by Flipperachi. His brief but striking dance moves in the track went viral across platforms, further amplifying the popularity of Rehman Dakait and reinforcing th...

Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) director M Nazmul Islam recently stirred controversy after he called former captain Tamim Iqbal an "Indian agent". Iqbal had advocated dialogue between Bangladesh, the International Cricket Council (ICC), and the BCCI over the T20 World Cup venue row. Bangladesh are unwilling to travel to India for the T20 World Cup, starting February 7, after Mustafizur Rahman was barred from playing in the IPL 2026. Then on Wednesday, Nazmul said the Bangladesh Board would not lose much if its cricket team did not play the T20 World Cup. "The board has no profit or loss here," BCB Finance Committee Chairman M Nazmul Islam told reporters on Wednesday. "Whether Bangladesh plays here or not, there is no profit or loss for the board - at least for this World Cup." Following that statement, the BCB reacted strongly. "The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) wishes to address recent comments made by a member of the Board that have generated ...

Actor Celina Jaitly has opened up about what she describes as a painful custody battle with her estranged husband, Peter Haag, alleging that she has been denied any access to her three children despite an Austrian court granting joint custody.  In an emotional post on X, the actor detailed her experience of leaving Austria, returning to India, and the legal and financial hurdles she says have kept her separated from her sons Winston, Viraj, and Arthur. Celina Jaitly Says She Lost Her Children In her post, Celina wrote about the moment she decided to leave Austria in October last year, claiming she fled an abusive marriage with the help of neighbours.  "I Lost My Children the Day I Chose to Leave Austria to Protect My Dignity, My Children & My Brother. For the thousands of men & women who have written to me about the abuse they have endured in their marriage. I want you to know that you are not alone! 11 Oct 2025 In the early hours of the morning, I left Austria wit...

Priyanka Chopra took to her Instagram handle to give fans a behind-the-scenes glimpse of the Golden Globes 2026 chaos. What Happened Before Priyanka Hit The Red Carpet In the BTS video, Priyanka is seen heading to the venue with Nick Jonas, sharing how much she enjoys attending such events with her husband. As she gets ready, she admires her Dior gown, gets her hair and makeup done, and even jokes about the sports reference she was planning to make on stage. The candid clip captures the pressure and excitement of the moment, especially when she admits her eye would not stop watering right before entering the venue. That's when she reached for something hidden inside her dress - a tissue she had smartly kept handy. Holding up the tissue, Priyanka smiled and said, "I have my trusted tissue, hamari daadiyon ne accha sikhaya hai ( our grandmothers have taught us well)." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Priyanka (@pri...

Real Madrid said Monday that coach Xabi Alonso has left the Spanish giants by mutual consent, to be replaced by Alvaro Arbeloa. A day after the team lost the Spanish Super Cup final against Barcelona, the club parted ways with the Basque coach and immediately appointed former Madrid player Arbeloa, who was coaching the reserve side. "Real Madrid announces that, by mutual agreement between the club and Xabi Alonso, it has been decided to bring his tenure as first-team coach to an end," said the Los Blancos in a statement. In a separate statement Madrid then announced Arbeloa would take Alonso's place, without specifying the length of the 42-year-old's contract. "Arbeloa has been the coach of Castilla since June 2025 and has developed his entire coaching career in Real Madrid's academy since 2020," said Los Blancos. Alonso joined in June, replacing veteran Carlo Ancelotti, but Madrid struggled to find consistency under the Basque coach and are second in...

Prediction markets let people wager on anything from a basketball game to the outcome of a presidential election - and recently, the downfall of former Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. The latter is drawing renewed scrutiny into this murky world of speculative, 24/7 transactions. Last week, an anonymous trader pocketed more than $400,000 after betting that Maduro would soon be out of office. The bulk of the trader's bids on the platform Polymarket were made mere hours before President Donald Trump announced the surprise nighttime raid that led to Maduro's capture, fueling online suspicions of potential insider trading because of the timing of the wagers and the trader's narrow activity on the platform. Others argued that the risk of getting caught was too big, and that previous speculation about Maduro's future could have led to such transactions. Polymarket did not respond to requests for comment. The commercial use of prediction markets has skyrocketed in rece...