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THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO WINTER SKINCARE
Winter may feel refreshing, but your skin experiences the opposite. Cold winds, low humidity and indoor heating pull moisture from the skin, leaving it dry, tight and sensitive. This is when a smart, seasonal routine becomes essential. Follow these dermatologist-approved steps to keep your skin smooth and glowing. 1. Use a Gentle Hydrating Cleanser Switch to a cream-based or mild foaming cleanser that cleans without stripping natural oils. 2. Moisturise on Damp Skin Apply
Arpita Nayak
Nov 20, 20251 min read


PEECEE SETS THE STAGE FOR A POWERFUL HOMECOMING
Priyanka Chopra Jonas stirs excitement as she gears up for her much-awaited return to Indian cinema with Globetrotter After years of conquering global screens, Priyanka Chopra Jonas is ready to reclaim her place in Indian cinema with SS Rajamouli’s Globetrotter —a project the actor believes could mark a transformative new chapter in her career. Ahead of the film’s grand launch at Ramoji Film City, Hyderabad, she connected with fans through an #AskPCJ session on X, sharing
Ajuli Tulsyan
Nov 20, 20253 min read


PARTY DECEIT creates PANDEMONIUM in PARLIAMENT
That’s not a report on what’s happening at the government level! These are in fact collective nouns used to describe different avian species Our very colourful national bird, the Peacock when in a group makes a Party ; the term " Deceit " is used for a group of Lapwings - its origins are from the bird's behaviour of feigning injury to lure predators away from its nest. It’s easy to relate to a Pandemonium of Parrots while the wise old and watchful Owls make a Parliament .
Kirti Karmarkar Anand
Nov 20, 20253 min read


‘120 BAHADUR’ TO CREATE HISTORY WITH FIRST-EVER DEFENCE THEATRE RELEASE
Farhan Akhtar’s war epic 120 Bahadur becomes the first Indian film to debut across the nation’s defence theatre network on November 21 In a landmark move, 120 Bahadur – based on the heroic 1962 Battle of Rezang La – is set to screen across India’s defence cinemas, marking a breakthrough in bringing mainstream cinema to the armed forces. The film’s paid previews began on 18 November, coinciding with the 63rd anniversary of the battle it honours. The story pays tribute to t

E2 Correspondent
Nov 17, 20251 min read


THE EMOTIONAL SIDE OF BREAST CANCER: RECOGNISING AND COPING WITH THE INVISIBLE WOUNDS
Battling breast cancer results in physical, mental, and emotional wounds that require comprehensive care. Many patients struggle to understand or manage the emotional impact, which can persist during and after treatment. Recognising and addressing these invisible wounds is essential for recovery Dr Karishma Kirti Start Acknowledgment Facing the demon of treatment and understanding its emotional recuperations is essential to ease your coping method and find a way out. Treatmen
Dr. Karishma Kirti
Nov 17, 20252 min read


‘TURTLE WALKER’ OPENS ALT EFF 2025 WITH A STIRRING CALL FOR CONSERVATION
Zoya Akhtar and Reema Kagti bring their creative force to a powerful new documentary set to headline this year’s All Living Things Environmental Film Festival Turtle Walker , the compelling documentary backed by Zoya Akhtar, Reema Kagti, Taira Malaney, and the Oscar-winning HHMI Tangled Bank Studios, has been selected as the opening film of the All Living Things Environmental Film Festival (ALT EFF) 2025, running from 4 to 14 December. Known for spotlighting urgent environmen

E2 Correspondent
Nov 13, 20252 min read


MIRANDA & ANDY RETURN — FASHION’S FIERCEST REUNION
Two decades later, The Devil Wears Prada 2 brings back cinema’s most iconic editor–assistant duo in a teaser that has the fashion world buzzing A still from Devil Wears Prada 2 (YouTube) The fashion universe stood still for 52 seconds as the makers of The Devil Wears Prada 2 unveiled a teaser that finally reunites Meryl Streep’s formidable Miranda Priestly with Anne Hathaway’s unforgettable Andy Sachs — twenty years after they first ruled Runway Magazine. The clip opens

E2 Correspondent
Nov 13, 20252 min read


RAHUL DRAVID ON WHY ORAL HEALTH MATTERS IN SPORT
The cricket legend reveals why paying attention to “the smallest things” can make all the difference Pic credit: Breakfast with Champions ft. Gaurav Kapur (YouTube) In a recent episode of Breakfast with Champions , Rahul Dravid joins Gaurav Kapur for a candid and wide-ranging conversation that traverses both the professional and the personal. The discussion offers rare insights into Dravid’s coaching philosophy, his approach to mentoring Team India, and the evolving dynamics
Ajuli Tulsyan
Nov 6, 20252 min read


DISHA JOINS WELCOME TO THE JUNGLE; AKSHAY REMEMBERS KATRINA
Akshay Kumar welcomes Disha Patani to the Welcome franchise, recalling his 2007 pairing with Katrina Kaif in a heartfelt post. After actor Aftab Shivdasani, Disha Patani has joined the cast of Akshay Kumar’s upcoming comedy-drama Welcome to the Jungle , the third instalment in the popular Welcome franchise. Akshay announced the news on Tuesday through a special video featuring Disha from the film’s sets. Sharing the clip on Instagram, the actor penned a nostalgic note dedic

E2 Correspondent
Nov 5, 20251 min read


RAJAMOULI CONFIRMS TRIMMING OF SHIVA–AVANTHIKA LOVE STORY IN ‘BAAHUBALI: THE EPIC’
The re-edited version, combining both Baahubali films into one grand saga, hits theatres on October 31 Prabhas and Tamannaah Bhatia in Baahubali The Epic (Pic credit: IMDb) Director S.S. Rajamouli has revealed that a significant part of the love story between Prabhas’s Shiva and Tamannaah Bhatia’s Avanthika has been trimmed from Baahubali: The Epic — the newly re-edited version of the blockbuster franchise. In a recent hour-long chat featuring Prabhas and Rana Daggubati, Ra

E2 Correspondent
Oct 30, 20251 min read


FROM THE STUDIO TO THE BOARDROOM
A Woman’s Journey to CEO In the Wellness Industry It’s a story of resilience, reinvention, and quiet defiance. Of women who entered a field built around care and slowly began shaping it with strategy, structure, and leadership. The wellness industry may look balanced today, but let’s be honest — even in 2025, we still navigate a man’s world. No one likes to admit it, especially women who’ve worked hard for their seat at the table, but it remains true. I’ve spent years in
Natashya Phillips
Oct 28, 20254 min read


THE BALANCE SHEET OF SUCCESS: WHY BUDGETING AND ROI DEFINE HOSPITALITY
Behind every thriving restaurant or bar is not just great food, ambience, or service — it’s sound financial planning. The gloss of hospitality often hides the groundwork of numbers, projections, and budgets that quietly decide whether a dream sustains itself or collapses within a year For Surender Vanam , who has spent over three decades shaping some of the country’s most celebrated F&B destinations, financial discipline is as crucial as culinary creativity. “I’ve seen brilli
Ajuli Tulsyan
Oct 23, 20253 min read


OCTOBER UNWRAPPED: THE MONTH THAT MADE HEADLINES
October delivered one headline after another, shaping conversations and shifting narratives. From history-making achievements and powerful public moments to emotional farewell and viral internet waves, the month stood out as a striking blend of pride, nostalgia and drama. Here are the most talked-about moments that defined the month… Bollywood’s First Billionaire The Hurun India Rich List 2025 confirmed a groundbreaking shift as Shah Rukh Khan became the first Bollywood fig
Arpita Nayak
Oct 23, 20253 min read


STAR OF THE SHOW – CARAMBOLA OR STAR FRUIT
“Aamhi Karmarkar" literally means - ‘We are Karmarkar’; only recently I learnt about the legend behind my family name. The clipping (above) in Marathi tells the story of a Brahmin/ Bhat relocating to Goa during the regime of the Peshwas. He was resting under a Karmari tree, when soldiers on horseback stopped and asked him his identity. Unwilling to disclose his real name, when a fruit from the tree fell in his lap, he said he was ‘Karmarkar’ This oblong fruit has 5 sharp ridg
Kirti Karmarkar Anand
Oct 23, 20253 min read


TOM CRUISE AND ANA DE ARMAS REPORTEDLY END RELATIONSHIP AFTER NINE MONTHS
Pic credit: @staymotivated Hollywood actor Tom Cruise and actress Ana de Armas have reportedly parted ways after nine months together. According to British media reports, the pair — who began dating in February — ended their relationship amicably after realising that “the spark had gone.” Sources quoted by The Sun noted that while the couple shared a close bond, they decided they were “better off as friends.” Despite the split, Cruise and de Armas are expected to continue

E2 Correspondent
Oct 17, 20251 min read


THE MAN WHO SHAPED INDIAN CINEMA
If the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) became the cradle of Indian cinema’s finest storytellers, much of that credit, said acclaimed filmmaker Adoor Gopalakrishnan, goes to “my venerated principal, my mentor, my father figure” — Jagat Murari. Speaking as Chief Guest at the launch of The Maker of Filmmakers , Adoor called the book “a daughter’s loving tribute to her great father… told like a novel, so beautifully written.” The evening at FTII was more than a lit

E2 Correspondent
Oct 17, 20252 min read


PRABHAS’S 'THE RAJA SAAB' NEARS COMPLETION AMIDST INTENSE SHOOT IN GREECE
Earlier, the film’s producer had attributed production delays to the absence of the VFX supervisor. However, the team now appears fully focused on finishing the project, pushing through a demanding schedule Prabhas’s upcoming action-fantasy The Raja Saab is in its final phase of filming, with the crew currently capturing song sequences across the scenic locales of Greece. The film’s release has been rescheduled to January 9, 2026, after being initially slated for December 5,
Lipika Varma
Oct 15, 20251 min read


GOVINDA AND CHUNKY SPILL CANDID BOLLYWOOD SECRETS ON ‘TWO MUCH WITH KAJOL AND TWINKLE’
Get ready for a dose of laughter and nostalgia as Bollywood’s beloved duo, Govinda and Chunky Panday, take centre stage on the latest episode of Two Much with Kajol and Twinkle . The fourth instalment of the hit talk show — conceptualised and produced by Banijay Asia — premieres this Thursday on Prime Video, streaming across more than 240 countries and territories. Reuniting years after their cult classic Aankhen , the actors turn storytellers as they share a string of deligh

E2 Correspondent
Oct 15, 20252 min read


ANIL KAPOOR COMPLETES DUBBING FOR ‘SUBEDAAR’
Anil Kapoor has wrapped the dubbing for his upcoming action drama Subedaar , directed by Suresh Triveni Veteran actor Anil Kapoor has finished dubbing for Subedaar , his next action drama with filmmaker Suresh Triveni, known for Tumhari Sulu and Jalsa . The film is backed by Abundantia Entertainment, Opening Image, and Anil Kapoor Film & Communication Network Pvt. Ltd. Triveni shared a behind-the-scenes photo on Instagram featuring Kapoor and Saurabh Shukla from the dubbing

E2 Correspondent
Oct 15, 20251 min read


UK -YRF DEBUT COLLABORATION TITLE TO BE INSPIRED BY MUSIC COMPOSITION
Director Ali Abbas Zafar As per our source, in a first-of-its-kind cinematic alliance, the UK and Yash Raj Films (YRF) are coming together for a high-octane action–romance, promising to bring a new dimension to international filmmaking. Helmed by celebrated director Ali Abbas Zafar, the film features Ahaan Panday and Sharvari Wagh in lead roles — a pairing that’s already generating immense anticipation. Sharvari Wagh The project, which marks a milestone partnership between
Lipika Varma
Oct 14, 20251 min read
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