Simone Biles Withdraws From Floor Final; Jennifer Gadirova Will Replace Her

That leaves one event left for her at the Tokyo Games — if she chooses to compete.

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Emma McKeon Wins Seventh Olympic Medal

McKeon’s haul ties her for the record by any female Olympian, set in 1952 by gymnast Maria Gorokhovskaya of the Soviet Union.

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In swimming’s finale, Caeleb Dressel and the U.S. relay teams have a lot on the line.

The latest results from the final day of swimming at the Tokyo Olympics.

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Olympics Live Updates: Schauffele Leads in Final Round of Men’s Golf

On swimming’s final day, Caeleb Dressel has another chance at gold. And a marquee event of the Olympics, the men’s 100-meter dash, is held.

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How to Watch Swimming and Caeleb Dressel's Last Race in Tokyo

Caeleb Dressel takes aim at another gold, and baseball teams from Mexico and Israel face off.

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Tokyo Games Day 9: Swimming's Last Day as Track Heats Up

Men’s golf heads into the final round, while the last medals are awarded in swimming. Men’s tennis holds its final as well.

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San Marino Becomes the Smallest Country to Win Olympic Medal

San Marino waited 61 years for its first Olympic medal. With a population of roughly 30,000, it is the smallest country to win an Olympic medal, surpassing Bermuda

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Female Sprinters Take the Spotlight at Tokyo’s ‘Superfast’ Track

The women’s 100-meter dash headlines Day 2 on the track. Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce of Jamaica, a top contender, called the attention on the event “long overdue.”

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Katie Ledecky Has 10 Olympic Medals, Including 7 Golds

Ledecky added to her medal haul — she has 10 total across three Olympics, including seven golds.

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Blessing Okagbare, Nigerian Runner, Suspended Over Drug Test

Ten other Nigerian athletes were told they did not meet out-of-competition testing requirements leading up to the Olympics.

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Britain Wins the Mixed Medley Relay, a New Olympic Swimming Event

China took silver and Australia won bronze. Italy came in fourth and the U.S., anchored by Caelab Dressel, finished fifth.

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Simone Manuel Failed to Qualify for the 50-Meter Free Final

The miss for Manuel came after she also failed to qualify for the Olympics in the 100 freestyle, her signature event.

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Katie Ledecky Won the 800M Free Gold Medal

She defeated a budding rival, Ariarne Titmus of Australia.

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Kaylee McKeown Wins 200-M Backstroke

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Caeleb Dressel Wins the 100-M Butterfly, Third Gold Medal and a World Record

He set a world record with a time of 49.45.

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Simone Biles Out in Uneven Bars, Vault Event Finals: Latest Updates

She is still eligible for the finals in the floor exercise and the balance beam.

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Live Updates: Olympic Swimming

Key finals include Katie Ledecky swimming the 800 free, Caeleb Dressel in the 100 butterfly and the first mixed medley relay at the Olympics.

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Olympic Swimming Preview for Saturday Races in Tokyo

Katie Ledecky and Caeleb Dressel are among the swimmers who are chasing gold on Saturday.

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10 All-Stars Traded in MLB's Wildest Trade Deadline Ever

Max Scherzer and Trea Turner going to the Los Angeles Dodgers highlighted a week in which 10 of this year’s All-Stars were traded.

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How to Watch the Olympics Tonight

Katie Ledecky goes for gold in the 800 meter freestyle, while mixed relays in swimming, track and field and more have their Olympic debuts.

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How to Watch Tonight's Olympic Swimming

The races will air live on NBC in primetime in the United States.

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Olympics Live Updates: Mixed-Gender Events Debut at the Olympics

Mixed relays in swimming and in track and field are among the highlights on Day 8 of the Games. And the U.S. men’s basketball team takes on the Czech Republic.

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Zach Wilson’s Arrival Is Just Enough to Stoke Jets’ Dreams

The heralded rookie quarterback’s unsteady training camp debut on Friday came after the death of a Jets assistant coach with whom he’d worked and a prolonged contract negotiation.

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N.C.A.A. Looks to Rewrite Its Constitution and Stave Off Critics

The association, the leading governing body for college sports in America, may vote on proposals in January.

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Mets Acquire Javier Baez in Trade With Cubs

In Javier Baez, the Mets acquired a power-hitting infielder with a slick glove, speed to spare and a longstanding relationship with Francisco Lindor.

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How to Watch the Mixed Relays in Swimming and Track at the Olympics

Track will have a 4x400 mixed relay and swimming a 4x100 freestyle relay.

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Ryan Murphy Casts Doubt on Whether His Loss to R.O.C. Swimmer Was Clean

The American lost the men’s 200-meter backstroke and then, at a news conference, mentioned Russia’s problems with doping.

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Three Olympic Refugee Team Members Will Call Canada Home

The athletes will join another 150 refugee students selected who were accepted to one of 80 participating institutions this fall.

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Lakers’ Russell Westbrook Deal Shifts Power Back to Los Angeles

Westbrook, 32, averaged a triple-double last season and should help the Lakers rebound from their first-round exit from the playoffs.

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Mexican Softball Players Apologize for Tossing Team Gear

Pictures of their equipment and uniforms in clear trash bags prompted widespread criticism on social media.

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Kartik Aaryan starrer Dhamaka scheduled for release in October 2021 around the festive season of Navratri and Dusshera

Over the past few weeks there have been a number of reports about the Kartik Aaryan starrer Dhamaka. In fact, the Ram Madhvani directorial that has since been acquired by streaming giant Netflix made headlines when the OTT platform announced its list of forthcoming release. Though Netflix did not really set a date for the release of Dhamaka, Bollywood Hungama has learnt that the film will release on the OTT platform in October 2021.

A well placed industry source informed Bollywood Hungama, “The current scenario is such that more and more films are opting for an OTT release especially since theatre business has drastically declined due to Covid. Keeping this in mind, OTT platforms are now slotting releases in quick succession, and Kartik Aaryan’s Dhamaka is one of them.” Further talking about the release in October the source continues, “Yes, Netflix has locked the release of Dhamaka in October this year. The reason being, the festive season of Navratri and Dusshera. Being the usual release pattern for films to release on festive occasions, the digital giant is looking to maximise its viewership with a similar method.”

While an official announcement of the release date is awaited, Dhamaka which is directed by Ram Madhvani is said to be a remake of The Terror Live, a 2013 South Korean film. The story of the film revolves around a news anchor played by Kartik Aaryan who tries to use a terrorist attack in order to boost his career.

Also Read: Kartik Aaryan to play a pilot in RSVP and Baweja Studios’ next titled Captain India, to be directed by Hansal Mehta

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Smita Bansal to play Rohit Suchanti's mother in Zee TV’s Bhagya Lakshmi

Zee TV and Balaji Telefilms have come together yet again to present viewers with an exciting story about life, love, karma, and destiny. Set against the backdrop of Mumbai, Bhagya Lakshmi will depict a classic story of Lakshmi and her belief that good karma leads to good bhagya. While television actress Aishwarya Khare has been paired opposite the heartthrob television actor Rohit Suchanti to play the lead characters of Lakshmi and Rishi respectively, featuring alongside them will also be the famous Indian television and Bollywood actress, Smita Bansal.

Best known for her hit Zee TV shows like Amanat, Aashirwad, and Sarhadein, Smita Bansal is all set to impress her fans by playing a pivotal character in Bhagya Lakshmi. Her character, Neelam Oberoi, is shown as a dutiful wife and a doting mother of the lead character Rishi (Rohit Suchanti). However, in a surprising twist, viewers will witness her grey shades too.

Talking about her character, Smita Bansal mentioned, “It feels amazing to make a comeback on TV after a long break with Bhagya Lakshmi. I’m excited to perform as I have seen such characters being played but it’s the first time that I will be performing something like this. The character of Neelam has a social status, she is a conscious woman, who is very protective of her family members and has control over the house and its members. She is very possessive about her son too and will go to any length for his happiness. Apart from that, you will see the character of Neelam having different shades too and I am sure it will make the character more interesting and exciting to perform. The whole story of Bhagya Lakshmi is drafted so beautifully that viewers will surely love it and I can’t for its grand premiere.”

Bhagya Lakshmi follows the journey of Lakshmi, a selfless girl of limited means, who despite her humble background and the curveballs life has thrown at her, puts others’ needs before hers. The narrative of the show will have you fall in love with this girl who lives for others’ happiness in a thousand little ways every single day, so much so that you’ll pray for destiny to treat her kind - Auron ki khatir jeena hai jiski taseer, kuch khaas hi likhi hogi rab ne uski taqdeer.

When a quirk of destiny and the most unusual circumstances have Lakshmi crossing paths with Rishi, find out how it changes her bhagya forever only on Zee TV as Bhagya Lakshmi premieres on 3rd August and will air every Monday to Saturday at 8.30 pm.

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Kartik Aaryan to team up with Ekta Kapoor and Shashanka Ghosh for romantic thriller Freddy

Actor Kartik Aaryan is on a signing spree. He has been roped in for multiple projects in the past month. Now, he is teaming up with Ekta Kapoor and Shashanka Ghosh on an upcoming romantic thriller, Freddy. It will be directed by Ghosh whereas Ekta Kapoor will produce with Jay Shewakramani.

According to a tabloid, the project has been in the pre-production stage for the last three months. The leading lady is yet to be announced. The plan is to go on the floor by the first week of August in Mumbai. There are multiple sets erected in the city and the actor will reportedly juggle work between Freddy and completion of Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2. Post these two films, he begins the remake of Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo, which is again being produced by Ekta Kapoor. The announcement of Freddy will be made soon.

Meanwhile, Kartik Aaryan has signed a Nadiadwala Grandson Limited project and Captain India with Hansal Mehta. He is gearing up for the release of Dhamaka on Netflix.

ALSO READ: Kartik Aaryan to play a pilot in RSVP and Baweja Studios’ next titled Captain India, to be directed by Hansal Mehta

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US Fails to Medal in Rowing for First Time Since 1908

Canada won the women’s eight.

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Simone Biles showed the power of resisting expectations, our columnist writes.

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JuVaughn Harrison Makes a Run, and Two Jumps, at Olympic History

Harrison will compete in both the high jump and the long jump at the Tokyo Games, the first American man to do so at the Olympics since Jim Thorpe in 1912.

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SCOOP: Bellbottom's new release date likely to be announced this week; may release on 27 August

With cinemas opening in Delhi, there’s has been a lot of excitement among the trade and exhibitors. The release of Hindi films will take time but Hollywood films will try their luck and hopefully get audiences to cinemas. Bollywood Hungama was the first one to tell you that Warner Bros has decided to release Mortal Komat on July 30 followed by The Suicide Squad on August 5. The Independence Day weekend, meanwhile, would see the release of The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It.

Meanwhile, Universal Pictures on July 28 made a grand announcement of the release dates of many as 7 films, including the most awaited Hollywood biggie of the season, Fast & Furious 9. Earlier, the studio had decided to release the actioner on August 5 in India. But since the reopening of cinemas in various states took time, the film has been pushed by two weeks and it’ll now release on Thursday, August 19..

Meanwhile, a discussion has been going in the trade and exhibition circles that Bellbottom, starring Akshay Kumar, has been blocked for August 27. A source informed Bollywood Hungama, “The exhibitors have been given dates of the films that will release or are expected to release in August. Bellbottom also features in this list and its date has been given as August 27. Of course, it’s a tentative date and it all depends on when the key state of Maharashtra allows the theatres to restart.”

On July 29, Rajesh Tope, the Maharashtra health minister, announced that cinema halls would be permitted to open in 25 districts with less number of cases, including Mumbai. However, the terms and conditions for the reopening of cinemas and when the theatres can resume operations would be announced later.

The source also added, “Unlike Hollywood films, the Bellbottom makers want the film to have a release in most markets, especially Maharashtra, which contributes to a major chunk of the business.” He also revealed that the producers of this action thriller are looking at making an announcement this week.

Besides Akshay Kumar, Bellbottom also stars Vaani Kapoor, Huma Qureshi, Lara Dutta and Adil Hussain. Directed by Ranjit M Tewari, it was one of the first Bollywood films to be shot amid the Coronavirus pandemic.

A trade expert said, “If Bellbottom releases on August 27, it’ll miss out on the Independence Day holiday (Sunday, August 15) and also the Raksha Bandhan holiday (Sunday, August 22). But that would be fine as viewers would throng to cinemas whenever it releases as it’s a big film starring a superstar like Akshay Kumar. Moreover, the date is 27 and 2+7 equals 9, which is Akshay’s lucky number. Hence, it’s very much possible that Bellbottom would arrive in cinemas on the said date.”

The trade expert also remarked, “If Fast & Furious 9 is releasing on August 19, then chances are that Bellbottom would not release on the same day. A clash of 2 big films is not being encouraged right now.” However, an industry insider said, “Fast & Furious 9 won’t release in non-2k cinemas. Bellbottom can still release on August 19. Let’s wait for the official announcement.”

Also Read: Bellbottom can be another Rs. 100 crore grosser for Akshay Kumar, feels trade; but terms and conditions apply

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U.S. Women's Soccer Team Faces Netherlands in Olympic Quarterfinals

The quarterfinals will be an unwelcome memory for many of the United States players. It was the stage at which they exited the Olympic tournament at the Rio Games in 2016.

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Tatjana Schoenmaker Breaks a World Swimming Record, U.S. Wins Three More Medals

The South African swimmer Tatjana Schoenmaker lived up to expectations, topping Lilly King of the United States.

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Yankees Trade for Anthony Rizzo and Joey Gallo

Despite trailing three teams in the A.L. East and four in the wild card race, the Yankees and Brian Cashman are all-in with the acquisitions of Anthony Rizzo and Joey Gallo.

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Why Do Swimmers Wear Two Caps? And Bite Their Medals? Questions and Answers

Here are all the answers to questions about swimming that you need ahead of Friday’s four gold medal races.

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Why Do Swimmers Bite Their Medals and Other Olympics Questions Answered

Here are all the answers to questions about swimming that you need ahead of Friday’s four gold medal races.

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The U.S. and Australia Are Leading Way in Swimming Medals

Friday morning’s finals include opportunities for a few more American medals.

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Pistons Select Cade Cunningham With No. 1 Pick in N.B.A. Draft

Cunningham, a 6-foot-8 guard out of Oklahoma State, becomes the latest part of Detroit’s pursuit of a resurgence.

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With Simone Biles Out, Sunisa Lee Captures Olympics Gold

The victory for Lee, 18, resonated deeply back home in Minnesota, particularly with the state’s Hmong American community, in which she was raised.

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Olympics Live Updates: Track and Field Kicks Off

The U.S. women’s soccer team faces the Netherlands, a rematch of the 2019 World Cup final. The U.S. swimmer Michael Andrew swims for gold in the 200-meter individual medley.

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Tokyo Olympics: U.S. Broadcast Coverage Highlights for Thursday

Swimming continues, and the U.S. women’s rugby sevens team will play Australia.

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Yankees Acquire Joey Gallo In Trade With Rangers

The team’s all-or-nothing offense will get even more extreme with a trade for a slugger who is the master of baseball’s so-called three true outcomes: homers, walks and strikeouts.

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Today in Tokyo: Track and Field Starts and U.S. Women Face Netherlands in Soccer

The men’s 10,000-meter track final is set for Friday night. There will be four finals in swimming, and the U.S. women’s team plays the Netherlands in soccer.

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U.S. broadcast coverage on Thursday night includes gymnastics, basketball and BMX racing.

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German Cycling Official Is Sent Home After Racial Slur on Olympics Telecast

Patrick Moster was suspended by Germany’s Olympic sports federation after referring to cyclists from Algeria and Eritrea in a derogatory manner.

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Here's Why Gymnasts Use Chalk and Grips on the Uneven Bars

Competitors go to great lengths to keep sweat and blistering at bay.

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Like Other Olympic Families, Sunisa Lee’s Relatives Cheer (and Cry) From Afar

With spectators barred from the Games, athletes’ closest supporters have gotten creative, holding watch parties to follow the events in real time.

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Bobby Finke Wins the First Men’s 800 Freestyle at the Olympics

Finke came from behind in the last lap to beat Italy’s Gregorio Paltrinieri.

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Ledecky and Titmus Meet Again. This Time in the 4x200-M Swimming Free Relay.

Ledecky may add another medal, but Titmus and the Australians are big favorites.

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What is the Temperature of the Olympics Pool?

The Tokyo Aquatics Center was built just for the 2020 Olympics. Yes, it has lifeguards, and it’s a lot warmer than you think it is.

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Olympic Swimming Live Updates: Caeleb Dressel Suits Up for the 100 Free

The American swimmer, who has three career gold medals in relays, is seeking his first individual win in the 100-meter freestyle. Australia is a favorite in the women’s 4x200 free relay.

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The Olympic Pool Explained: Length, Temperature and the Airhorns

The Tokyo Aquatics Center was built just for the 2020 Olympics. Yes, it has lifeguards, and it’s a lot warmer than you think it is.

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Simone Biles and the Power of ‘No’

By withdrawing from competition citing concerns over her mental health, Biles showed that resisting expectations can be more powerful than persisting through them.

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Olympics Live Updates: Men’s Golf Tees Off Without 2 Stars

Caeleb Dressel will swim in the 100-meter freestyle, his first chance at an individual medal. The U.S. gymnastics team moves ahead without Simone Biles.

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Gymnasts Like Simone Biles Know the Risk of the Slightest Mental Lapse

The history of women’s gymnastics is full of stories of athletes who sustained life-altering injuries after being pressured to compete when they didn’t feel up to it.

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Ilona Maher Is a Breakout Rugby Star Before Even Playing Her First Match

Maher and the U.S. women’s team kick off their quest for a medal after coming in fifth place in the 2016 Olympics.

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Israel Will Play Their First-Ever Olympic Baseball Game Thursday in Tokyo

The team, ranked last among the six teams at the Olympics, is set to play the defending champion, South Korea.

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When is Gymnastics and Swimming for Team USA?

Caeleb Dressel competes for his first individual swimming medal. And men’s golf starts without two of its stars after they tested positive for the coronavirus.

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Here's What Happened on Wednesday at the Tokyo Olympic Games

Simone Biles dropped out of the individual all-around gymnastics competition and Katie Ledecky bounced back to win the inaugural 1,500-meter freestyle swim.

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Deshaun Watson's Awkward First Day at Training Camp

The quarterback remains the subject of 22 civil lawsuits accusing him of sexual misconduct. But you wouldn’t have known that as training camp opened Wednesday.

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Caeleb Dressel Will Swim Tonight for His First Individual Gold Medal

Dressel has three Olympic golds in relay races.

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South African Surfer Buitendag Overcame Snafus to Win Silver

The 27-year-old surfer almost didn’t make it to Tokyo. And she overcame a positive Covid test and missed buses to take silver.

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How to Watch the Olympics on NBC Wednesday Night

Caeleb Dressel swims for an individual gold medal in the 100-meter freestyle.

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Tonight in Tokyo: Suni Lee, Jade Carey and Caeleb Dressel All Compete for Gold

Caeleb Dressel competes for his first individual swimming medal. And men’s golf starts without two of its stars after they tested positive for the coronavirus.

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Quarantined Dutch Delegation Members Allowed 15 Minutes of Fresh Air

Some of the athletes said that coronavirus restrictions prevented them from going outside. Now they can get 15 minutes in front of an open window.

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How to Watch the Women's Gymnastics All-Around

Sunisa Lee and Jade Carey will represent the U.S. with Simone Biles out.

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How to Watch the Olympic Women's Gymnastics All-Around

Sunisa Lee and Jade Carey will represent the U.S. with Simone Biles out.

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Here's What Happened on Wednesday at the Tokyo Games.

Simone Biles dropped out of the individual all-around gymnastics event and Katie Ledecky bounced back to win the inaugural 1,500-meter freestyle swim.

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Olympic Reality: Years of Anticipation, a Moment to Shine

The Olympics are a harsh taskmaster, subjecting athletes to years of anticipation and then offering them a fleeting moment to shine — or not.

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Quarantined Members of Dutch Delegation Allowed Supervised Visits to Open Window, Athlete Says

The isolation procedures at the Tokyo Games have come under scrutiny, with the delegation criticizing the conditions for those who’ve tested positive for the coronavirus, including not being allowed to go outside.

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EXCLUSIVE: Salman Khan and Sajid Nadiadwala block Diwali 2022 for Farhad Samji's comedy Kabhi Eid Kabhi Diwali

We were the first to inform our readers that Salman Khan and Sajid Nadiadwala's next collaboration which was initially titled Kabhi Eid Kabhi Diwali has undergone a title change and is now addressed as Bhaijaan. Salman will play the titular role in the film, that of an unmarried brother to three. And now, we have another scoop on this Farhad Samji directed comedy drama.

"Salman Khan and Sajid Nadiadwala recently met to discuss the shooting schedule and release date of Bhaijaan and they have unanimously decided on making an attempt to bring it during the Diwali 2022 weekend. The duo is of the opinion that the script is loaded with comedy and family based emotions, making it an ideal watch for the audience during the festive season of Diwali," a trade source informed Bollywood Hungama.

The shooting for Bhaijaan will begin in the month of November in India, once Salman wraps up shooting for on-going action thriller, Tiger 3. With Farhad having wrapped up with Bachchan Pandey, he will now jump onto the pre-production of Bhaijaan. "It's an ambitious film for the team and the audience will be surprised with the larger context of the subject that the makers are touching upon," the source further said.

This would be Salman's first Diwali release after Sooraj Barjatya's 2014 family drama, Prem Ratan Dhan Payo. "The shooting and release date is subject to Covid scenario," the source added. Bhaijaan stars Pooja Hegde as the female lead and marks her first collaboration with Salman Khan.

Also Read: Salman Khan flaunts his ripped body in the ad film for his brand FRSH

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Naseeruddin Shah sets record straight about his fallout with the late Dilip Kumar

Naseeruddin Shah is always known to call a spade a spade. All hell broke loose when in a self-penned tribute to the great Dilip Kumar in the Indian Express, Naseer said, “It’s incomprehensible why an actor of such immaculate craft, one whose very presence elevated any film he was in, one who just had to nod his head to set any project he fancied into motion, one justly acclaimed as the finest in the country, one financially secure for several generations, chose to play safe the way he did…. It is also no mystery why, instead of using his clout to encourage filmmakers deviating from the norm, to scripts depicting the truth of their times, and thus to films which may have altered his understanding of the actor’s contribution, he opted instead for a series of indulgent, clunky embarrassments some of which did set the box-office on fire, but also compelled many ardent admirers, myself very much included, to perceive him anew… If being a star does curious things to people, being resident legend does even curiouser things I suppose.”

The country known to worship the dead couldn’t take the criticism of the acting God in their stride. Now clearing the air once and for all Naseer says, “Those who decided to take offence at what I said about Dilip Saab should have read the entire article and they would have realised that my praise, though conditional, for his acting chops was nothing less than glowing. I practically ran out of superlatives when describing his acting abilities.”

So what exactly was Naseer’s complaint? “My 'complaint' had nothing to do with that at all. However the reaction of people who choose to see meanings where there are none doesn't bother me.”

Reacting to my query if he stands by what he said Naseer replies, “I said what I had to say, and if I hadn't meant it I wouldn't have said it.”

It was widely rumoured that there were problems between Dilip Saab and Naseer Saab during the shooting of Subhash Ghai’s Karma, the only films in which the two brilliant actors came together?

Replies Naseer, “The supposed problems we had during the making of a film which I'd rather forget, was all the invention of the media and some vested interests who made our working together sound like some sort of acting duel that was to take place, when considering the nature of our respective roles, I actually didn't stand a chance. All this fanned the non-existent flames when the fact was we hardly even met including in the scenes we had together.”

For Naseer acting is never about one-upmanship. “I don’t consider acting to be a contest or a game of one-upmanship and I was far from happy with all the talk of Dilip Kumar Versus Me. I have never denied that it was my childhood dream to act with and not opposite, him.”

Also Read: Naseeruddin Shah opens up on turning 71

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Bob Odenkirk rushed to the hospital after collapsing on the set of Better Call Saul

Actor Bob Odenkirk was rushed to the hospital on July 27 after he collapsed on the set of Better Call Saul. The actor was shooting in New Mexico for the show.

According to TMZ, "Odenkirk and cast were shooting in New Mexico Tuesday when the incident happened. We're told Odenkirk went down, and was immediately surrounded by crew members who called an ambulance."

Odenkirk has been shooting the Breaking Bad spin-off series' sixth and final season which got delayed due to COVID-19. As per the report, he is under medical care now.

ALSO READ: Bob Odenkirk starrer Nobody to release on April 9 in India

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How to Watch 3x3 Basketball, Soccer and Other Olympic Events Today

The group stage of men’s soccer kicks off in full force, and rugby plays its gold-medal matches.

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Akshay Kumar contributes Rs. 1 crore to rebuild a school in Kashmir, BSF shares the news

Actor Akshay Kumar often does his bit when it comes to contributing to society. He recently contributed Rs. 1 crore to rebuild a school in Kashmir. He attended the virtual ceremony for laying the foundation for the school.

On June 17, Akshay Kumar had spent an entire day with Border Security Force (BSF) in Jammu and Kashmir. Sharing some pictures, Kumar had written, “Spent a memorable day with the @bsf_india bravehearts guarding the borders today. Coming here is always a humbling experience… meeting the real heroes My heart is filled with nothing but respect.”

Spent a memorable day with the @BSF_India bravehearts guarding the borders today. Coming here is always a humbling experience… meeting the real heroes ♥️ My heart is filled with nothing but respect. pic.twitter.com/dtp9VwSSZX

— Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) June 17, 2021

On July 27, the BSF took to Twitter to share the news of the school and that it has been named after Kumar’s father, late Hari Om Bhatia. Sharing the pictures from the ceremony, they wrote, “DG BSF Sh Rakesh Asthana along with Sh @akshaykumar Padma Shri laid foundation stone of Hari Om Bhatia Education Block at Govt Middle School Niru, Kashmir in presence of Smt Anu Asthana, President BWWA & Sh Surendra Panwar, SDG Western Command BSF through weblink today.”

Program was graced by enthusiastic Children & their parents , civil dignitaries of Niru & @BSF_Kashmir FTR Officers and men. Sh @akshaykumar has donated Rs 01 Cr. for development of the school in fond memory of his late father Shri Hari Om Bhatia. @BSF_India @BWWA_India

— BSF Kashmir (@BSF_Kashmir) July 27, 2021

On the work front, Akshay Kumar has an array of line-up including Sooryavanshi, Bachchan Pandey, Raksha Bandhan, Atrangi Re among others.

ALSO READ: Ajay Devgn’s heartfelt tribute to the Indian Bravehearts leaves Akshay Kumar in tears

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Olympic Swimming Live Updates: Katie Ledecky Wins Gold in First Women’s 1,500

Ledecky, the world’s best distance swimmer, dominated the new Olympic women’s race. Earlier, Ariarne Titmus, nicknamed ‘The Terminator,’ won the 200-meter freestyle with Ledecky far behind.

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Olympics Live Updates: Baseball Returns, and the U.S. Basketball Team Faces Iran

Katie Ledecky becomes the first woman to win a 1,500-meter swimming gold. Men’s rugby holds its semifinals.

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5 N.B.A. Draft Prospects to Know

They don’t have to be big names to make an impact. “Getting buckets for myself, getting buckets for my teammates — that’s what I do,” Florida’s Tre Mann said.

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British Men Win the 4x200 Free Relay, the U.S. Doesn't Medal

Results from the men’s 4x200-meter freestyle relay.

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Katie Ledecky Wins Gold in the First Ever Olympic Women's 1500-M Freestyle

The world’s best distance swimmer dominated the new Olympic competition.

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Yui Ohashi Won the 200-M IM, Her Second Gold of the Games

Results from the women’s 200-meter individual medley.

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How Many Laps is the 1,500-M in Swimming? Here's What You Need to Know

The 1,500 meters is the longest Olympic swimming event that’s not in open water.

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Kristof Milak Wins Mens 200-M Butterfly

Results from the men’s 200-meter butterfly.

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Ariarne Titmus Beats Katie Ledecky in the 200-M Freestyle

Results from the women’s 200-meter freestyle.

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Olympic Boxer Youness Baalla Tried to Bite His Opponent's Ear

His attempt to take a bite of his opponent failed while the pair were clinched together in one of the last rounds of their match.

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Japan Tops United States for Softball Gold

The United States had the top-ranked softball team in the world, but it lost the gold medal game the same way it did in 2008: At the hands of pitcher Yukiko Ueno.

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Olympic Broadcast Coverage Tonight: Swimming and Gymnastics on Prime Time

Rowing gold is on the line beginning with women’s and men’s double scull finals, and some highly anticipated swimming competitions are on tap.

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Olympics: What Happened Tuesday in Tokyo and Latest Medal Count

Russia won the gold in women’s gymnastics team competition after Simone Biles withdrew, Naomi Osaka was eliminated in tennis, and more.

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Dutch Officials Say Isolating Athletes Not Allowed 'a Moment of Daylight' in Tokyo

Six members of the Dutch delegation who tested positive were being forced to stay inside “little boxes,” officials said.

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When Simone Biles Stepped Back, Sunisa Lee Stepped Up

Known primarily as an uneven bars specialist, Lee turned in a grace-under-pressure performance for the ages during Tuesday’s team final.

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Here’s a Look at the Biggest Olympics Upsets So Far

In just the first few days of the Tokyo Olympics, some big names have fallen.

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Sunisa Lee Stepped Up When Simone Biles Stepped Back

Known primarily as an uneven bars specialist, Lee turned in a grace-under-pressure performance for the ages during Tuesday’s team final.

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Dutch Officials Say Isolating Athletes Not Allowed 'a Moment of Daylight' in Tokyo

Six members of the Dutch delegation who tested positive were being forced to stay inside “little boxes,” officials said.

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Lydia Jacoby Upsets Lilly King in 100-Meter Breaststroke

Jacoby became the first Alaskan to win a swimming medal after dethroning King, the reigning champion in the event.

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Munmun Dutta to not quit Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah, producer Asit Kumarr Modi confirms

Munmun Dutta AKA Babita from Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah has finally decided to speak and said that she is not leaving the show. After saying this she has put to rest the rumor going on about her quitting the show. The speculations started doing the rounds when the fans saw her missing from the Mission Kala Kauwa episode in Daman and even when the cast came back to Mumbai Munmun is still not seen in the show. According to the reports, Munmun refrained herself from the show after she got massively stuck in the controversy for using the casteist slur and hurting the sentiments of scheduled caste groups. It is strongly speculated that she might want to quit the show after this incident.

Due to these continuous rumors, the makers of the show finally decided to break their silence and revealed that Munmun Dutta is not quitting their show. After that, the actress also came out in the open and revealed that she is very much part of the show and does not plan to quit. She also revealed that the Mission Kala Kauwa episode did not require her in it therefore she was not seen in that particular episode. The 33-year-old actress said that if she is not required in an episode she will obviously not be seen in it as it is completely production’s decision and she will abide by it.

The actress further said that if she decides to quit the show she will make an announcement about the same as the fans of TMKOC are very fond of Babitaji and should be aware if she plans to exit. Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah Producer Asit Kumarr Modi also announced that Munmun Dutta aka Babita is not quitting the show.

Also Read: Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah cast sign undertaking prohibiting them from making casteist and religious remarks

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Shehnaaz Gill and Sidharth Shukla in talks for Bigg Boss OTT on Voot

Voot is in for a greater treat after surprising viewers with Silsila SidNaaz Ka. The streaming company is in talks with Sidharth Shukla and Shehnaaz Gill to be a part of Karan Johar's Bigg Boss OTT.

On Bigg Boss 13, Sidharth and Shehnaaz met and became fast friends. Fans dubbed them "Sidnaaz" because of their chemistry and friendship. The duo is now adored all around the world, and their fans can't wait to see them together. Bigg Boss OTT producers contacted them to be a part of the future digital version, hoping to capitalize on their fame.

According to sources, while they may not be able to participate in the entire tour, the team is attempting to secure their participation as a guest. They might help the contestants by sharing their success mantra, in addition to kicking off the season. Also, Bigg Boss OTT's tagline is "Stay Connected," and the producers believe Sidnaaz would perfectly fit the bill.

Bigg Boss OTT will serve as a warm-up for Bigg Boss 15, which will see celebrities and social media influencers imprisoned up for six weeks. The top performers will then have the opportunity to compete in the main show, which would be hosted by Salman Khan and broadcast on Colors.

Also Read: Will lovebirds Sidharth Shukla and Shehnaaz Gill host Bigg Boss 15 on Voot?

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Sherlyn Chopra to move Bombay High Court for anticipatory bail ahead of appearing at Crime Branch

Model and actor Sherlyn Chopra has been summoned by the property cell of Mumbai Police on July 27. This news comes just a few days after she announced on Twitter that she had given an official statement to Cyber Cell in the ongoing investigation related to the pornography racket case and business dealings of Raj Kundra.

As per the latest reports, Chopra is set to move Bombay High Court for anticipatory bail ahead of appearing before the property cell to record the statement.

Sherlyn Chopra had earlier revealed she was the first person to record her statement to Maharashtra Cyber Cell. In a recorded video message, she said that Armsprime Media is the company that develops apps for the models. She said in Hindi, "For the past few days, several journalists have been trying to contact me to know my opinion about this matter. Let me tell you that the first person to record a statement with the Maharashtra cyber cell was me. When I was summoned by the Maharashtra cyber cell, I didn't go underground, or make statements like 'my heart goes out to Shilpa Shetty and the kids'."

ALSO READ: Poonam Pandey and Sherlyn Chopra’s connection in Raj Kundra pornographic case revealed

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Amol Palekar, Barun Sobti, Rinku Rajguru to star in ZEE5's 200 based on true events

ZEE5 is adding another original Hindi film from India’s largest homegrown OTT platform. 200 is a compelling narrative chronicling the oppression and injustice suffered by Dalit women and the circumstances which led them to take a drastic step. Set in the context of atrocities against women, the film captures an incident where 200 women took law and justice into their own hands and lynched a gangster, robber, serial killer, serial rapist, in open court.

Produced by Yoodlee Films, the film production arm of Saregama and directed by Sarthak Dasgupta, 200 has an ensemble cast comprising Amol Palekar, Barun Sobti, Rinku Rajguru, Sahil Khattar, Saloni Batra, Indraneil Sengupta, and Upendra Limaye.

 

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Commenting on the announcement, Nimisha Pandey, Head, Hindi Originals, ZEE5 India said, “ZEE5 has always believed in the power of content to bring about a positive change in the society. 200 is a powerful story and it is important that stories like these get a platform so that it reaches out to the world and brings to light the harsh realities that still exist. We are happy to collaborate with Saregama and Yoodlee Films and hope that this film reaches as many people as possible and leads to a necessary conversation”.

Siddharth Anand Kumar, Vice-President, Films, Saregama says, “At the heart of 200, is a powerful story which is real and relevant and needs to be told. We have always strived to make films that have an urgency and message to society. Using a true incident as a backdrop, the film sheds light on the issues of casteism and examines the very nature of justice and oppression. The film raises more questions than it answers, and we hope it will spark a debate about these important issues.”

The film will premiere soon on ZEE5.

ALSO READ: Sanaya Irani pens heartfelt note as Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon starring Barun Sobti completes 10 years

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Mumbai Crime Branch seizes Raj Kundra's bank accounts in Kanpur

Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty's businessman husband, Raj Kundra, was arrested by Mumbai Police on July 19 night. It was in relation to allegedly creating pornographic films and publishing them through mobile applications. Since then, Kundra has been in judicial custody and on July 27, Bombay High Court will hear his plea.

In relation to the pornography racket case, according to the reports, Mumbai Crime Branch has directed the State Bank Of India to seize two accounts of Raj Kundra at Kanpur. SBI Officials told the tabloids that as many as crores of rupees have been deposited in the bank.

After the seizing of the bank accounts, another news came to light in relation to Arvind Srivastava who was allegedly running the production company of Raj Kundra. As per reports, the money was being transferred to Srivastava's wife.

Meanwhile, four employees of Raj Kundra have turned witnesses against him in the pornography racket case.

ALSO READ: Four employees of Raj Kundra’s Viaan Industries likely to turn witness against him in Pornography Case

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Olympic Swimming Live Updates: Lydia Jacoby Upsets Lilly King

King had been undefeated in the 100-meter breaststroke since December 2015 and is the current world-record holder.

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Still Chiefs, Kansas City Team Will Retire Its Mascot ‘Warpaint’

The announcement came three days after Cleveland’s baseball team changed its name from Indians to Guardians.

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Medina and Ferreira Post Big Surfing Scores as Storm Rolls In

Several rounds of competition were jammed into one day as the storm churned off the east coast of central Japan.

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Olympic Swimming Live Updates: Lilly King in Action

King had been undefeated in the 100-meter breaststroke since December 2015 and is the current world-record holder.

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U.S. broadcast coverage on Tuesday morning includes surfing, soccer and softball.

The women’s gymnastics team final will be broadcast live on NBC’s streaming platform.

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Alberto Salazar Barred for Sexual, Emotional Misconduct

A former top coach who was once one of the world’s greatest distance runners, Salazar had already been suspended for breaking rules governing banned substances.

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Flora Duffy of Bermuda wins gold in the women’s triathlon.

She crossed the finish line more than a minute before her competitors, for her country’s first Olympic gold.

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Who Is Ariarne Titmus, the Australian Who Beat Katie Ledecky?

The 20-year-old Australian swimmer called her victory in the women’s 400-meter freestyle “surreal.”

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Russian Men Win Gymnastics Gold by the Slimmest of Margins

They stunned the host, Japan, which appeared poised to win. The U.S. men, who finished fifth, vowed to try more difficult routines in the future.

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What You Need to Know About Women's Gymnastics Team Final: Time and Streaming

Simone Biles and Team U.S.A. must move past a mistake-laden qualifying round to edge out the surprising Russian team for gold.

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U.S. broadcast coverage on Monday night includes beach volleyball, swimming and basketball.

NBC will also air a replay of the men’s gymnastics team final.

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U.S. broadcast coverage on Tuesday morning includes rugby, soccer and softball.

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Olympic Women's Gymnastics Team Final: How to Watch

Simone Biles and Team U.S.A. must move past a mistake-laden qualifying round to edge out the surprising Russian team for gold.

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U.S. broadcast coverage on Monday morning includes diving, cycling and 3x3 basketball.

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A Runner’s Trip to the Olympics Is in Doubt Because of His DACA Status

Luis Grijalva, who qualified to race in the Olympics for his native Guatemala, may not be able to return to the United States if he leaves.

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Russian Men Top Japan to Win Gymnastics Gold

They stunned the host, Japan, which appeared poised to win. The U.S. men, who finished fifth, vowed to try more difficult routines in the future.

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Luka Doncic of the Mavericks Scores 48 as Slovenia Routs Argentina

Doncic’s scoring binge tied him for the second most points in a game at the Olympics.

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U.S. Women's Water Polo Is the Toughest Team at the Olympics

The U.S. women’s water polo team won Olympic championships in London and Rio. A one-year delay of the Tokyo Games merely gave them more time to improve.

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Guru Randhawa to make debut as an actor in a Hindi film

Endemol Shine India today announced a new project starring popular singer-songwriter Guru Randhawa. The film will mark 29-year-old Randhawa’s debut as an actor. The multitalented singer and composer has already played the role of an army officer, a Punjabi munda, romanced Nushrratt Bharuccha, and danced with Nora Fatehi in his music videos such as 'Mehndi Waale Haath', 'Nach Meri Rani', 'Ishq Tera', 'High Rated Gabru', ‘Patola' including the recently launched 'Nain Bengali' which have garnered millions of views will now star in a full-length Hindi feature. A musical drama, the story will revolve around the tumultuous journey of a young musician from the depths of anonymity to the crests of fortune and status.

Said an excited Guru Randhawa on his debut, "I'm quite excited to explore new horizons and expand my capabilities, as an artist I've always strived to discover myself in new & creative ways. Working on this film was quite an instinctive decision and I'm blessed to have this opportunity to showcase my journey and talent. I'm grateful for Endemol Shine India to believe in my vision as trying something new always comes with a set of challenges and I'm super thrilled to put in all my hard work into it this dream project. I can't wait to take my fans on this exciting journey with me and I'm sure it will surprise them beyond bounds."

Said Abhishek Rege, CEO Endemol Shine India, “We at Endemol Shine India are pleased to collaborate with and launch the musical powerhouse that is Guru Randhawa! The joy as producers and creators is to be able to create content that has wide appeal and is unique, relatable yet entertaining for a wide demographic. Guru has a dedicated fan base who I’m sure will be very excited to see him make his acting debut.”

The film that is currently being cast will be a rollercoaster ride peppered with lyrical and foot-tapping music featuring a loved much musical icon.

ALSO READ: Guru Randhawa brings you the flavour of the season with Bhushan Kumar’s ‘Nain Bengali’

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Katie Ledecky Feels the Sting of a First Olympic Loss

In the 400-meter freestyle she was something of an underdog. But she had never lost at the Olympics until Monday.

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After the pandemic halted their momentum, America’s rugby sevens teams are eager for a medal.

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STX begins complex investigation into alleged irregularities by Eros; certain employees sent on leave, email servers changed

Last month, Bollywood Hungama published a report that all is not well with Eros International, one of the biggest production houses in the country, known for backing and producing films like Bajrangi Bhaijaan (2015), Bajirao Mastani (2015), Om Shanti Om (2007), etc. The employees have faced delayed payment and in some cases, even non-payment of dues. The situation became so alarming that Shikha Kapur, Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Eros, even resigned.

Now, we have learned that STX, the international company that got into a tie-up with Eros in early 2020, has begun an investigation on Eros International. A source told us, “The STX team is investigating transactions regarding shell companies of Eros. They are suspicious that Eros is diverting money to somewhere else.”

The source further adds, “At present, many senior employees in the finance and commercial team are being interrogated by the legal team of STX. It’s going on for days and the investigation lasts for hours. In fact, after the investigation began, many employees, who could be questioned, were sent on leave of absence. The management didn’t want them present at the times of questioning.”

The source continues, “Eros has even destroyed its mail servers and laptops of employees have been seized to delete mails. The servers were quickly changed in 24 hours. The audit is underway. STX has stopped all cash flow till they find out the truth. This is the reason why employees are not paid salaries for not just May and June but also July.”

Email servers changed, WhatsApp groups deleted
Another source close to the company confirmed about these shocking developments, “It was somewhere around in April or May that the employees were told that the management was migrating the email server. Their laptops were taken and when they were returned, all their old emails were gone. They were told that they would be able to access it through an archived folder but it never happened.” The source continues, “The phone numbers and email addresses of certain employees were changed. WhatsApp groups, created for work purposes, were deleted. The employees could sense that something was wrong.”

The investigation made it clear that all is not well. “Many people from finance and commercials were interrogated. Sadly, many of them have nothing to do with this. They don’t even know much but they are bearing the brunt of the daily questioning. It has affected them mentally,” revealed the source.

That’s not all. The insider claims, “There have also been instances of delayed tax payments from their side to the government.”

The curious case of Mzaalo
The insider then reveals, “Some of their plans have been bewildering. For instance, they have launched an app called Mzaalo. The films and shows that are available on Eros Now app are also available on Mzaalo, that too, for free. This exercise of having an SVOD (subscription video-on-demand) platform first and then releasing the content of this platform on an AVOD (advertising video-on-demand) platform like Mzaalo as well made a lot of heads turn. It didn’t make sense.”

The source mentioned above also spoke about Mzaalo, “With regards to the Mzaalo app, the STX was not even aware of its existence. It’s only when STX raised an issue that Eros declared publicly about the association of Eros with Mzaalo.”

In June this year, a press release announced that Eros Now is getting into a ‘partnership’ with Mzaalo. Interestingly, Mzaalo is owned by Xfinite Global Plc, whose CEO is Swaneet Singh. He is the son-in-law of Kishore Lulla, owner of Eros. Kishore's daughter and Swaneet's wife, Rishika Lulla Singh is also Eros's co-president

Non-payment of dues
A common agony of a lot of people, whom we reached out to, was that Eros didn’t pay them or that they had to run behind the company to get their dues cleared. An entrepreneur told us, “We worked with Eros a few years back and did promotions for them as Facebook and Google had blacklisted them. We got our money only a year later, though they didn’t pay us fully. We had to threaten them with legal action. We also sent some of our team members to their office. The employees out there had to bear the brunt though they had nothing to do with the whole fiasco. Later, I found out that no agency wants to work with Eros due to their unprofessional behaviour.”

The insider then said, “Lot of influencers who worked with the company were not paid. So it was not just the vendors and employees that were left asking for their dues.”

Manav Sethi who had worked with Eros as Chief Marketing Officer from January 2019 to June 2020 said, “I had to send a legal notice to Eros International for my FNF (full and final) payment after I resigned as per due process. In an article in a tabloid, Mr Pradeep Dwivedi, the CEO, purported that I had agreed to let go of bonus and ESOP which is not true. Let them share that agreement openly where I have agreed to forego my bonus and ESOP and I will withdraw all claims.” He also added, “The year-end bonus and the stock options that were committed to me in my offer letter have not been paid yet.”

Even last month, when Bollywood Hungama had reached out to Eros regarding reports of non-payment of salaries, the company’s spokesperson had said, “The pandemic and the resultant business scenario have forced us to reinvent and restructure our business model across verticals. As a consequence, certain employees have been let go of under a corporate restructuring and cost optimization exercise. While efforts were made to cross leverage as much expertise as possible across the organization and ensure that the restructuring process impacts minimal employee count, unfortunately, a few roles had to be dissolved. Such an exercise has been a difficult one for both the company and its employees. This is to ensure the sustainability of the business in the post-pandemic world.”

We reached out to the spokesperson of Eros this time as well to comment on the issues published in this article and the response cited was as follows, “STX is not conducting an audit. No employees have been sent on leave, the only fact that is true is that Eros International had an organization trim on the studio side due to COVID and change in strategy. This information was also disclosed transparently in the public domain. No email server have been changed or emails have been deleted. The Eros - Mzaalo business relationship was also disclosed pre-merger and the public announcement to this effect was also made on 2^nd June 2021. Hence STX was never not informed about the association and its details.”

Also Read: Shikha Kapur quits Eros International; exodus takes place in the company due to alleged non-payment of dues

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How Ariarne Titmus Beat Katie Ledecky in the 400 Free

Ariarne Titmus of Australia reeled in the Olympic champion over the second half of their race at the Tokyo Games.

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Khatron Ke Khiladi 11's Arjun Bijlani confirms his participation in Bigg Boss 15

Popular Television actor Arjun Bijlani is currently riding high on success with his stint in Khatron Ke Khiladi 11. The actor has been a very popular name in the television industry for more than a decade. Well, after participating in the stunt-based show Khatron Ke Khiladi, the actor is now heading towards another reality show. Yes, Arjun is all set to participate in the upcoming season of the biggest reality show, Bigg Boss hosted by Salman Khan. He has also become the very first confirmed contestant for this season.

According to a report by a tabloid, Arjun was going back and forth on his remuneration before signing the show. But, he has now locked the deal as he is satisfied with his remuneration and has made up his mind to stay away from his family for a few more months. Likewise, it wasn’t easy for him to do the same in ‘Khatron Ke Khiladi 11’ too. But as both the shows have great reach in the audience and a good chance for visibility and popularity, he nodded and decided to go ahead with ‘Bigg Boss 15’ too.

A few days ago, Arjun while talking to a daily, also confirmed being approached for the same. It will be very exciting to see Arjun locked inside the house as he is known for his charming personality and great sense of humour. He has been a face of Colors TV and had appeared in their superhit shows including Naagin, Ishq Mein Marjawn and others.

Also Read: Khatron Ke Khiladi 11: Arjun Bijlani is all smiles while posing with a crocodile

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South Korean actor Ji Chang Wook tests positive for COVID-19 amid the filming of The Sound Of Magic

Popular South Korean actor Ji Chang Wook has tested positive for COVID-19. In the recent update, he is in self-quarantine and following necessary protocols.

According to Korean news outlet SpoTV News, his agency Glorious Entertainment said in a statement, "Ji Chang-wook has tested positive for COVID-19. He is under quarantine and treatment according to the guidelines of the quarantine authorities."

According to JTBC News, the actor is currently filming Netflix's The Sound Of Magic and  the show's production staff and cast members underwent COVID-19 testing and have temporarily halted the filming.

The Sound of Magic is based on the popular webtoon Annarasumanara. With Kim Sung-youn directing, The Sound of Magic is a touching drama about Yoon Ah-yi, a girl who had to grow up too fast, and Rieul, a mysterious magician who — although grown-up — wants to remain as a kid.

The lead cast for the series has been confirmed with a star-studded lineup headed by Ji Chang-wook, Choi Sung-eun and Hwang In-youp. Ji Chang-wook plays Rieul, a mysterious magician who lives in an abandoned amusement park. Ji recently starred in Lovestruck in the City. He artfully balances the childlike innocence and aloof charisma that defines his character Rieul.

Hwang In-youp, a powerful rising star, will play Yoon Ah-yi’s classmate Na Il-deung. His character is a brilliant student but lacks the ability to interact well with others. Na Il-deung’s life slowly transforms as Yoon Ah-yi and Rieul introduce him to the enchanting world of magic. Choi Sung-eun is set to play the role of Yoon Ah-yi, working closely with Ji Chang-wook.

ALSO READ: Ji Chang Wook, Hwang In Youp and Choi Sung Eun to star Netflix series The Sound of Magic, based on webtoon Annarasumanara

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Ishaan Khatter, Mrunal Thakur, Priyanshu Painyuli's war-drama Pippa to begin shoot in September

Like every other production, Ishaan Khatter, Mrunal Thakur, Priyanshu Painyuli's war-drama Pippa was supposed to begin in March of this year. But, the cast and producers agreed upon not shooting during the second wave of the coronavirus pandemic. The schedule got delayed.

Now, it seems like the actors will finally begin the shoot in September. According to a daily, the actors begin reading sessions by mid-August. The cast has to familiarise themselves with the story and also prep from August onwards for war and combat action scenes.

Based on the book "The Burning Chaffees" by war veteran Brigadier Balram Singh Mehta, this collaboration has Airlift director Raja Krishna Menon at its helm. Pippa is set to have Ishaan in the role of Brigadier Mehta, a veteran of the 45th Cavalry Tank Squadron who fought on the eastern front during the Indo-Pakistan war of 1971.

The film titled Pippa is written by Ravinder Randhawa, Tanmay Mohan, and Raja Krishna Menon. In their Pippa, Balram and his tank squadron fought the riveting 48-hour-long Battle of Garibpur that laid the foundation for and influenced the outcome of the impending war in India’s favour. The film also portrays the coming-of-age of a young Mehta as well as of our nation, as both stepped up to prove themselves in a war for the liberation of another country. The battle paved the path for India’s triumph as Captain Mehta rose to the occasion and led his troops to victory.

In addition to the war-front bravado, thrilling military camaraderie, and majestic action sequences that will surely wow audiences, this story also explores the poignancy of a family displaced during wartime amidst the backdrop of the heart-wrenching refugee crisis that plagues our world even today. The key roles of Mehta’s elder brother and younger sister, who also bravely conducted themselves during the war, are in the process of being cast.

Pippa, produced by RSVP and Roy Kapur Films, will hit theatres late next year.

ALSO READ: Mrunal Thakur stuns in multi-coloured floral printed mini dress for Toofaan promotions

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Live Olympics Updates: Momiji Nishiya, 13, Wins Gold for Japan in Women’s Skateboarding

Three Japanese skaters, all of them teenagers, breezed into the final. The team final begins in men’s gymnastics.

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Young skateboarders dominate to advance to the women’s street finals.

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Nishiya Momiji Wins Street Skateboarding Gold at Olympics

Nishiya, 13, was part of an infusion of youth into Olympic competition though the sport.

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A Brazilian sweep? What we’re watching as the women’s street skateboarding begins.

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Caeleb Dressel leads the U.S. to victory in the 4x100-meter freestyle relay.

Results from the men’s 4x100-meter freestyle relay.

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Ariarne Titmus defeats Katie Ledecky in the 400-meter freestyle.

Results from the women’s 400-meter freestyle.

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Adam Peaty Wins 100-Meter Breaststroke

Results from the men’s 100-meter breaststroke.

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Maggie MacNeil of Canada wins the women’s 100-meter butterfly.

Results from the women’s 100-meter butterfly at the Tokyo Olympics.

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It’s a 2-Team A.L. East Race. The Yankees Aren’t One of Them.

In another brutal loss for the Yankees, the Red Sox won, 5-4, by scoring five times in the eighth inning after Domingo German lost his bid for a no-hitter.

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Olympics Tonight: How to Watch Softball, Tennis, Swimming and More

Katie Ledecky, the defending Olympic champion, faces a true challenger in swimming.

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Broadcaster Apologizes for ‘Inappropriate’ Images Aired During Olympic Parade

The South Korean broadcaster MBC showed photographs associating pizza with Italy, Chernobyl with Ukraine and Count Dracula with Romania in its coverage of the opening ceremony.

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What to Watch for in Swimming at the Olympics

Swimming dominates the first week of the games. Expect some familiar faces and some new ones, many of them Americans including Katie Ledecky, on the medals stand.

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At Surfing’s Olympic Debut, Routine Waves and No Regrets

For competitors who didn’t expect to see surfing become an Olympic sport, not even a subpar surf could spoil the vibe.

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Taekwondo Is Path to Medals for Countries That Rarely Get Them

The Ivory Coast and Jordan won their first-ever Olympic golds, thanks to taekwondo, as did Taiwan. Afghanistan’s only Olympic medals, a pair of bronzes, came from it, too.

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Olympic Gymnastics Live: Simone Biles, U.S. Women in Qualifiers

Biles, the transcendent American star, begins her latest run for gold with her team after 3 p.m. in Tokyo (2 a.m. in the United States). All day, gymnasts are attempting to qualify for team and individual finals.

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Kimia Alizadeh, Iranian Defector on Refugee Team, Beats Iranian in Taekwondo

Kimia Alizadeh was a star in Iran for winning bronze in 2016, but she left the country in 2020 and is now part of a refugee team.

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Bryson DeChambeau Drops Out of Men’s Golf Tournament After Testing Positive for Covid-19

DeChambeau tested positive as part of normal procedures for all athletes and others heading to Tokyo for the Games, U.S.A. Golf said.

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Nyjah Huston’s long, strange skateboard trip to the Olympics.

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April Ross and Alix Klineman Begin With a Win in Beach Volleyball for Team U.S.A.

Ross is seeking gold after winning bronze and silver in the last two Olympics.

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Ashley Barty Eliminated in Round 1 of Olympic Tennis Tournament

Her ouster leaves Naomi Osaka, Japan’s biggest star this Olympics, as the top seed in women’s singles before her first match.

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What is Honey Used for in Gymnastics?

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Chase Kalisz and Jay Litherland Win Gold and Silver in the 400 Meter Individual Medley

Kalisz and Jay Litherland went 1-2 in the 400-meter individual medley.

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Simone Manuel Will Swim in the 100-meter Freestyle Relay

Manuel will swim the anchor leg for the United States in the women’s 4x100 freestyle relay.

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Women’s gymnastics kicks off in Tokyo. Follow our live blog here.

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Olympic Gymnastics: How to Watch Tonight in the U.S.

Get ready for an all-nighter if you’d like to stream the gymnastics competition live.

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Surfing at the Olympics: What to Watch and Expect at Tokyo

Surfing is making its debut at the 2020 Olympics. The event is being held about 60 miles away from Tokyo at Tsurigasaki Beach.

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Here’s a photo recap of Day 1 at the Olympics.

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Skateboarding Makes it Olympic Debut in Tokyo

The men’s street contest brings skateboarding into the Games with a breakout star in Nyjah Huston of the United States.

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Olympic Gymnastics: The Uneven Bars, Explained

Want to follow the women’s gymnastics competition in Tokyo, but don’t understand the skills or how they’re scored? Here’s a guide.

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Olympics Live Updates: Biles Makes Tokyo Debut

Simone Biles will compete in four events. The U.S. men’s basketball team will seek to redeem itself against France after recent upsets in exhibition games.

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Your Guide to Olympic Gymnastics: Balance Beam

Want to follow the women’s gymnastics competition in Tokyo, but don’t understand the skills or how they’re scored? Here’s a guide.

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Olympic Gymnastics: What is Vault?

Want to follow the women’s gymnastics competition in Tokyo, but don’t understand the skills or how they’re scored? Here’s a guide.

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Olympics 2021: Day 2 Schedule and How to Watch

Simone Biles is set to compete in four events and skateboarding makes its Olympics debut in Tokyo.

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Olympic Gymnastics Floor Routines: Moves and Scoring Explained

Want to follow the women’s gymnastics competition in Tokyo, but don’t understand the skills or how they’re scored? Here’s a guide.

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Baseball and Softball Return to the Olympics: What to Watch and Expect

The sports are back after a 13-year absence, with just six countries competing in each. Here’s how the tournaments work.

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A Romanian Gymnast Chases Her Nation’s Legacy

In 2014, Larisa Iordache came closer than anyone to beating Simone Biles. That’s out now, but one last medal could help her reclaim Romania’s gymnastics glory after years of heartbreak.

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In Early Olympics Medal Table, the U.S. Is at the Bottom

It was a tough opening day for the U.S. in the 11 medal events. By early evening, all of the events were either over, or all the American entrants had been eliminated.

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Raj Kundra Pornography case: Shilpa Shetty says 'erotica is not porn' in police statement; claims her husband is innocent

The Mumbai Police officials conducted a raid at Shilpa Shetty and Raj Kundra's Juhu bungalow on Friday. Shilpa also recorded her statement and was questioned for almost 6 hours. Raj Kundra, husband of Shilpa Shetty, was arrested on July 19 in a pornography-related case. He is currently in police custody till July 27.

During her questioning, Shilpa reportedly said that she was unaware of the exact nature of Hotshots- the mobile app via which Raj Kundra is accused of streaming pornographic content. She further said that it was UK-based Kernin Productions's head Pradeep Bakshi, and brother-in-law of Kundra who was involved with the app. She also claimed that the films available on Kundra's app Hotshot are not 'pornography but erotica' while citing more obscene examples from other OTT platforms. She also said that her husband is not involved in producing pornographic content. The Crime Branch also seized electronic gadgets during the house raid.

According to reports, the reason Shilpa has come under the scanner is because she resigned from the director's position at Viaan Industries. The operations of the porn production and distribution were allegedly handled by Raj Kundra-owned Viaan Industries. The officials are investigating whether Shilpa benefitted in any way from the money generated at the company.

ALSO READ: Sagarika Shona receives death threats and vulgar messages after speaking against Raj Kundra 

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Kohei Uchimura

Considered one of the best male gymnasts ever, Uchimura may have ended his career when he failed to qualify for the high bar finals.

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3x3 Basketball Comes to the Games With a G.O.A.T.: Dusan Bulut

Since 2012, FIBA has organized six World Cup tournaments in three-on-three basketball. Dusan Bulut and his Serbian teammates have won four of them.

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Djokovic Wins First Match of Olympics in Hot Conditions

The sweaty, stifling weather is a twist in this tournament even for the stars like Djokovic, Naomi Osaka and Ashleigh Barty.

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The Olympic flame had a tortuous journey to the ceremony.

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An insider’s view of the opening ceremony: bored guards, locked turnstiles and empty seats.

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Katie Ledecky’s Unlikely New Role: Underdog?

Ariarne Titmus of Australia has been faster lately, even in one of Ledecky’s best races. How will the defending Olympic champion respond to the threat?

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Sagarika Shona receives death threats and vulgar messages after speaking against Raj Kundra

Raj Kundra's case has been into major headlines over the past few days. There have been various names that have been alleging Raj for various misdeeds and one among them is model-actress Sagarika Shona Suman. Sagarika allegedly accused Raj Kundra of demanding a nude audition video for a web series back in February 2021. Now after accusing Raj of serious allegations, the model-actress has now claimed to have received death and rape threats ever since she complained about Kundra and his associates.

While talking to a tabloid, Sagarika said that she is very disturbed and depressed as she has been getting calls from various online platforms that are threatening her with death and rape. According to her, people have been calling her from different numbers asking what wrong did Raj Kundra has done with her. They are threatening her and accusing her of shutting down their business. Further she also claimed that one of the callers even stated that you people watch porn films and that's why they make it.

Apart from this, Sagarika had also released a video statement where she expressed that she feels that her life is in danger. Meanwhile, she has also said she will file an official complaint in the Oshiwara police station in Mumbai against all the abusers and the ones from whom she has been receiving life-threatening calls.

Also Read: Raj Kundra pornography case: Shilpa Shetty Kundra records her statement; Police raid the couple’s Juhu residence

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Skateboarder Yuto Horigome Could Deliver Japan's First Gold

Yuto Horigome beat the American favorite Nyjah Huston at the worlds. Can he do it again at the Tokyo Olympics?

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SCOOP: Mahesh Babu rejects Hrithik Roshan's Ramayana; gives priority to SS Rajamouli

Just a month back, the news circulated that Madhu Mantena is making an attempt to pull off a casting coup by bringing Mahesh Babu, Hrithik Roshan and Deepika Padukone together in Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana 3D. However, it has now come to our notice that the superstar has rejected Madhu's offer of being a part of this epic.

"Madhu and Nitesh are looking to shoot for Ramayana from mid-2022 and the dates coincide with the biggest filmmaker of India, SS Rajamouli's next. It was an obvious choice for Mahesh to choose Rajamouli over the rendition of Ramayana," told a source to Bollywood Hungama. 

While Hrithik plays Raavan, Deepika will be seen as Sita in this epic. While the makers were sure of getting a yes from Mahesh Babu, however, with him refusing the offer, they are now on the hunt for another actor to play the Lord Ram on screen. Before moving onto Ramayana, Hrithik will complete shooting for Vikram Vedha, Night Manager (his digital debut) and Fighter. Deepika too has her kitty full with films like Pathan, Intern and Fighter among others.

Meanwhile, SS Rajamouli's next after RRR is an African jungle adventure with Mahesh Babu, which will be written by KV Vijayendra Prasad. The film goes on floors sometime next year.

Also Read: Hrithik Roshan-Saif Ali Khan starrer Vikram Vedha remake to release on September 30, 2022

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Raj Kundra pornography case: Here’s why Shilpa Shetty Kundra has come under the scanner of Mumbai Police and questioned for 6 hours

The Mumbai Police officials conducted a raid at Shilpa Shetty and Raj Kundra's Juhu bungalow on Friday. Shilpa also recorded her statement and was questioned for almost 6 hours. Raj Kundra, husband of Shilpa Shetty, was arrested on July 19 in a pornography-related case. He is currently in police custody till July 27.

The investigating team is probing Shilpa's role in the case. According to reports, the reason Shilpa has come under the scanner is because she resigned from the director's position at Viaan Industries. The operations of the porn production and distribution were allegedly handled by Raj Kundra-owned Viaan Industries. The officials are investigating whether Shilpa benefitted in any way from the money generated at the company. Reportedly, during the questioning, Shilpa denied her involvement in the alleged offense of transmission of sexually explicit content. She also claimed that the films available on Kundra's app Hotshot are not 'pornography but erotic' while citing more obscene examples from other OTT platforms. The Crime Branch also seized electronic gadgets during the house raid.

Shilpa's bank accounts and transactions will be looked into by the Mumbai Police team and they will reportedly also ascertain how long she served as a director at Viaan Industries. The officials are also investigating the CCTV footage at Viaan industries and looking for the person who deleted data from the servers hosting the digital content for the apps.

Meanwhile, Shilpa Shetty made a comeback to the movies with the film Hungama 2. The film was released on Disney+ Hotstar on July 23. Ahead of the release of the film, Shilpa took to her Instagram handle and requested all to watch the film and let it not suffer.

ALSO READ: Gehana Vasisth claims Raj Kundra had plans to launch a new app and cast Shamita Shetty in a movie

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The youngest athlete at the Games, a 12-year-old Syrian, goes out in a loss in table tennis.

Hend Zaza lost on Saturday in straight sets to Liu Jia of Austria in the opening round of the women’s singles table tennis tournament.

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Karan Johar to host Bigg Boss OTT on Voot; says his mother's dream has come true

On Wednesday, the makers of Bigg Boss OTT had released the teaser of the upcoming show on Voot featuring Salman Khan. Now, it has been revealed that filmmaker Karan Johar will be hosting the OTT version of the reality show on Voot. Earlier it was speculated that Bigg Boss 13 fame Siddharth Shukla and Shehnaaz Gill will be hosting the show.

Talking to a news agency, Karan Johar said that he and his mother are huge fans of the show and wouldn’t miss it for a day. He said that as a viewer it keeps him hugely entertained. He said that Bigg Boss OTT will surely be over-the-top. The filmmaker also said that his mother, Hiroo Johar's dream has come true.

Karan added that the show will be a lot more sensational and dramatic and hopes to make the Weekend Ka Vaar with the contestants an enjoyable affair in his own style.

Karan will host the show for the six weeks run of Bigg Boss OTT which premieres on August 8 on Voot. After the OTT version, the show will be aired on TV with Salman Khan as the host and will be launched as Bigg Boss 15.

ALSO READ: Karan Johar begins location scouting for Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani starring Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt 

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A Forecasted Typhoon in Tokyo Adjusts Rowing Schedule

Team U.S.A. said that the schedule was being adjusted because of an “inclement weather forecast.” Reports show that a storm could hit the Tokyo region on Tuesday.

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Covid Cancellation Decides Czech-Japan Beach Volleyball Match

The match was not played because the Czech athlete Marketa Slukova had tested positive for the coronavirus. She is one of several members of the country’s Olympic team who are infected.

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Maria Taylor Debuts on NBC During Rebroadcast of Olympics Opening Ceremony

Besides the Olympics, Taylor will contribute to NBC’s broadcast of the Super Bowl and “Sunday Night Football.”

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MLB Trade Deadline: Cubs and Nationals Could be Sellers

The always-confounding Tampa Bay Rays have already been buyers and sellers in a lead-up to the trade deadline, which may see big changes for the Chicago Cubs and others.

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Opening Ceremony on Prime Time: How to Watch and What to Expect

The network will rebroadcast the ceremony Friday evening at 7:30 Eastern time.

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The Opening Ceremony Music Was From Video Games

Final Fantasy, Sonic the Hedgehog, Kingdom Hearts. But — curiously — no Mario, Zelda or Pokemon.

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N.F.L. Sets Stiff Penalties for the Unvaccinated, Jolting Teams

Commissioner Roger Goodell said outbreaks traced to an unvaccinated player or staff member could warrant a game forfeiture for their teams. The announcement prompted a backlash from some players.

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Opening Ceremony Photos: Naomi Osaka, a Drone Globe and a Lot of Empty Seats

Inside the Olympic Stadium in Tokyo.

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‘I’m Lucky to Be Here’

The majority of people polled in Japan wanted the Games canceled or postponed, but a small group reveled in the chance to attend the opening ceremony.

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Bruce Kirby, Who Transformed Sailing With a ‘Doodle,’ Dies at 92

On yellow legal paper, Mr. Kirby, a self-taught designer and Olympic sailor, came up with an impromptu design for a lightweight craft that changed the face of sailing.

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Sachiin Joshi wins case against Raj Kundra and Satyug Gold; Bombay High court directs latter to hand over 1 kg gold and Rs. 3 lakhs as compensation

Raj Kundra is already embroiled in an adult filmmaking case and received a severe blow by losing the case SGPL’s Satyug Gold Scheme against actor and entrepreneur Sachiin Joshi. The Bombay High Court delivered the verdict in Sachiin's favor and asked SGPL to compensate him with Rs. 3 lakhs along with his gold. It is said that Sachiin Joshi was duped by SGPL as they sold him a five years plan of Satyug Gold Scheme, but when he went to regain it after a year he realized it was a fraud. 

According to the reports Sachiin wanted to bring out the true face of SGPL and also the power couple, Shilpa Shetty and Raj Kundra. The duo promoted a fake company and duped him of his money. The 36-year-old actor celebrated his win by posting a quote on his Instagram which read," Hard work is a way of life. There is no shortcut to success. #SundayVibes #Motivation #HardWork #Success #QOTD".

 

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Sachiin Joshi is an actor, producer, and entrepreneur with contributions in Tollywood and Bollywood movies. He was a part of films like Mounamelanoyi, Ninu Choodaka Nenundalenu, Orey Pandu, Aazaan, Mumbai Mirror, Jackpot, Nee Jathaga Nenundali, Veerappan, Yaar Ivan / Veedevadu, Next Enti? and Amavas. He is married to actress Urvashi Sharma and has 3 kids with her.

Also Read: “I produced Jazbaa only to work with Irrfan Khan” – Sachiin Joshi

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