'Toxic' director Geetu Mohandas identifies Beatriz Taufenbach as actress in intimate scene in film's trailer

IANS | January 9, 2026 5:05 PM

Chennai, Jan 9 (IANS) Seeking to put a stop to the speculation on social media over the identity of the actress seen in a sensuous scene in the trailer of her upcoming film 'Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups', director Geetu Mohandas on Friday put out a post on her Instagram stories section, identifying the actress as Beatriz Taufenbach.

Sonam Bajwa says collaborating with Diljit Dosanjh on ‘Border 2’ revived memories of their first movie ‘Punjab 1984’

IANS | January 9, 2026 5:04 PM

Mumbai, Jan 9 (IANS) Actress Sonam Bajwa, who is all geared up for her upcoming movie Border 2, revealed that collaborating with Punjabi music sensation and actor Diljit Dosanjh for the song ‘Ishq Da Chehra’ brought back good memories from their hit movie 'Punjab 1984'.

Shruti Haasan felt overwhelming responsibility towards ‘Silent Screams’

IANS | January 9, 2026 4:57 PM

Mumbai, Jan 9 (IANS) Actress Shruti Haasan has gone behind the mic for "Silent Screams: The Lost Girls of Telangana". It is a Telugu crime documentary that sheds light on deeply disturbing and often unheard stories.

Somnath Swabhiman Parv: Over 1,000 sanitation workers carry out large-scale cleanliness drive

IANS | January 9, 2026 4:52 PM

Gandhinagar, Jan 9 (IANS) The four-day 'Somnath Swabhiman Parv' began at the Somnath Temple in Gujarat's Prabhas Patan from Thursday and will conclude till Sunday, officials said on Friday.

Women empowerment in Somnath: Vastra prasad initiative transforms locals into ‘Lakhpati Didis’

IANS | January 9, 2026 4:52 PM

Gandhinagar, Jan 9 (IANS) With the divine blessings of Lord Somnath, lives are being transformed in the city, with women becoming the biggest beneficiaries of a unique initiative launched for the 'Vastra Prasad'.

Delhi-NCR leads home realty price growth in 2025; Mumbai largest housing market

IANS | January 9, 2026 4:44 PM

New Delhi, Jan 9 (IANS) Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR) recorded its second‑highest annual gross office leasing in 2025, while its average home prices climbed 19 per cent (on-year), a report said on Friday.

United Cup: De Minaur, Swiatek win as Poland on verge of quarterfinals

IANS | January 9, 2026 4:43 PM

Sydney, Jan 9 (IANS) Australia’s Alex de Minaur registered a 6-4, 4-6, 6-4 win over Poland’s Hubert Hurkacz and sent the last United Cup quarterfinal to a deciding mixed doubles tie in Sydney on Friday. The World No. 6 saved all nine break points he faced across his first four service games – including four in the second game of the match – to keep Australia alive after world No. 2 Iga Swiatek rising star Maya Joint in straight sets.

NHAI unveils new initiatives to create future professionals

IANS | January 9, 2026 4:22 PM

New Delhi, Jan 9 (IANS) The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), in association with the Department of Higher Education, on Friday said it has launched the ‘NHAI Internship Programme’, which is designed to serve as a gateway for aspiring professionals to gain real-world, hands-on experience within the largest National Highway development ecosystem in the country.

Shilpa Shetty, Kajol wish Farah Khan on her 61st birthday

IANS | January 9, 2026 4:19 PM

Mumbai, Jan 9 (IANS) Filmmaker and celebrated choreographer Farah Khan Kunder turned 61 today, on January 9, and many Bollywood stalwarts have taken to their social media account to wish her on her milestone.

Study shows how exposure to natural daylight can help diabetics

IANS | January 9, 2026 4:16 PM

New Delhi, Jan 9 (IANS) Daylight can help improve metabolic health, enabling people with type 2 diabetes to achieve better glycaemic control, according to a study.