Manoj Muntashir rejects AR Rahman’s communal bias claim: ‘India’s biggest superstars are Salman Khan, Shah Rukh Khan and Aamir Khan’ | – The Times of India

Manoj Muntashir rejects AR Rahman’s communal bias claim: ‘India’s biggest superstars are Salman Khan, Shah Rukh Khan and Aamir Khan’ | – The Times of India

Lyricist and poet Manoj Muntashir has taken a firm stand against AR Rahman’s recent remarks on alleged communal bias in the Hindi film industry. In a recent interview, Manoj strongly refuted the claim, pointing to India’s biggest superstars and the industry’s long-standing inclusiveness.Speaking to IANS, Manoj cited some of India’s most iconic names to counter…

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Abhishek Sharma’s fireworks power India to commanding T20I win over New Zealand | Cricket News – The Times of India

Abhishek Sharma’s fireworks power India to commanding T20I win over New Zealand | Cricket News – The Times of India

India’s Abhishek Sharma (AP Photo/Mahesh Kumar A.) Abhishek Sharma once again stole the show as India outplayed New Zealand by 48 runs in the opening T20 International on Wednesday. The 25-year-old dynamo smashed a whirlwind 84 off just 35 deliveries, while Rinku Singh provided the finishing flourish with an unbeaten 44 from 20 balls, guiding…

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Border 2 producer Bhushan Kumar responds to Javed Akhtar’s ‘creative bankruptcy’ remark, ‘Sandese Aate Hain was non-negotiable’ | Hindi Movie News – The Times of India

Border 2 producer Bhushan Kumar responds to Javed Akhtar’s ‘creative bankruptcy’ remark, ‘Sandese Aate Hain was non-negotiable’ | Hindi Movie News – The Times of India

Sunny Deol starrer Border 2 is gearing up for its January 23 theatrical release. However, the film has found itself at the centre of a debate over creativity versus legacy. The controversy erupted after veteran lyricist Javed Akhtar criticised the recreation of classic songs. Producer Bhushan Kumar has now clarified why retaining Sandese Aate Hain…

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Salman Khan faces notice over personality rights, Nayla Al Khaja defends AR Rahman, Sara Arjun on 20-year age gap with Ranveer Singh in Dhurandhar: Top 5 news of the day | – The Times of India

Salman Khan faces notice over personality rights, Nayla Al Khaja defends AR Rahman, Sara Arjun on 20-year age gap with Ranveer Singh in Dhurandhar: Top 5 news of the day | – The Times of India

On January 21, 2026, Bollywood buzzed with Salman Khan’s Delhi HC notice over Chinese AI personality rights clash. Nayla Al Khaja defended AR Rahman amid ‘Chhaava’ backlash, Sara Arjun addressed her 20-year age gap with Ranveer Singh in ‘Dhurandhar’. Ahan Shetty dismissed actor rivalries; Vishal Bhardwaj responded to allegations. On January 21, 2026, Bollywood celebrities…

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Year by year, visa by visa: How Trump is making international students reconsider the US – The Times of India

Year by year, visa by visa: How Trump is making international students reconsider the US – The Times of India

The first signs appeared quietly last spring. The Trump administration moved to cancel visas and deport dozens of international students across the country, including a handful enrolled at the University of Wisconsin–Madison.The cancellations were later reversed. But the episode triggered alarm inside university administrations that depend heavily on students from abroad. At Wisconsin, where roughly…

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Daily Career Horoscope, January 22, 2026: Ganesha Jayanti fuels Auspicious New Beginnings for These 4 Zodiac Signs – The Times of India

Daily Career Horoscope, January 22, 2026: Ganesha Jayanti fuels Auspicious New Beginnings for These 4 Zodiac Signs – The Times of India

Seek guidance from the stars regarding your career and financial goals without worrying about them. Receive some personalised advice on increasing productivity and money handling. While seeking a promotion or new opportunities, this daily horoscope will assist you in opening the lock to your wealth and happenings for the day to fulfil your aspirations. Aries…

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Local audit push: CAG flags capacity gaps, calls for stronger PAIs and tech-led audits – The Times of India

Local audit push: CAG flags capacity gaps, calls for stronger PAIs and tech-led audits – The Times of India

The Comptroller and Auditor General of India has called for strengthening the institutional framework, professional capacity building and audit practices of primary auditing institutions (PAIs) responsible for local governments, highlighting the need to improve audit quality and transparency at the grassroots level, PTI reported.The call came at the conclusion of a three-day national workshop for…

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When Emraan Hashmi revealed why he married Parveen Shahani: ‘She saw my idiosyncrasies and issues’ | Hindi Movie News – The Times of India

When Emraan Hashmi revealed why he married Parveen Shahani: ‘She saw my idiosyncrasies and issues’ | Hindi Movie News – The Times of India

Emraan Hashmi has long been admired for choosing roles that break the mould, and he is once again earning praise for his performance in Neeraj Pandey’s web series ‘Taskaree: The Smuggler’s Web.‘ While his work continues to draw attention, fans have also remained curious about his personal life, particularly his enduring relationship with his wife,…

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EC seeks explanation from West Bengal govt over ‘procedural lapse’ in disciplinary action against poll officials | India News – The Times of India

EC seeks explanation from West Bengal govt over ‘procedural lapse’ in disciplinary action against poll officials | India News – The Times of India

NEW DELHI: Taking exception to the West Bengal govt’s decision to unilaterally exonerate Baruipur Purba assembly constituency (AC) assistant electoral registration officer (AERO) Tathagata Mondal and impose only a minor penalty against Moyna AC AERO Sudipta Das — despite clear instructions by the Election Commission dated August 5, 2025 to suspend and initiate disciplinary proceedings…

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Sachin, Laxman, Dravid, Jaffer… and everyone else: When ‘blood spread at crease’ and Ganguly used all 11 players as bowlers in Test | Cricket News – The Times of India

Sachin, Laxman, Dravid, Jaffer… and everyone else: When ‘blood spread at crease’ and Ganguly used all 11 players as bowlers in Test | Cricket News – The Times of India

Anil Kumble. (Photo/Getty Images) The fourth Test of the 2002 series between India and West Indies, played at Antigua, is widely remembered for Anil Kumble’s display of courage. In the second innings, Kumble bowled with a broken jaw, his face strapped with bandages, after being hit earlier in the match. That image remains one of…

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