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Dadagiri 2 winner, MTV Splitsvilla 5 fame Nitin Chauhaan passed away at 35

Actor Nitin Chauhaan, the winner of the reality show 'Dadagiri 2', took his last breath at the age of 35. His co-stars Sudeep Sahir and Vibhuti Thakur shared Instagram stories

Dadagiri 2 winner, MTV Splitsvilla 5 fame Nitin Chauhaan passed away at 35
Updated On : 08 Nov 2024 | 12:43 PM IST

CID to return on Sony after 6 years, makers to release the promo tomorrow

CID Season 2: The promo for the second season will be out tomorrow, October 26. The key members Shivaaji Satam, Daya Shetty, and Aditya will reprise their previous roles

CID to return on Sony after 6 years, makers to release the promo tomorrow
Updated On : 25 Oct 2024 | 5:22 PM IST

Khatron Ke Khiladi 14: Karan Veer lifts trophy, takes home a brand-new car

The grand finale of filmmaker Rohit Shetty-hosted Khatron Ke Khiladi 14 took place on Sunday. Karan Veer defeated Gashmeer Mahajani and Krishna Shroff in the finale

Khatron Ke Khiladi 14: Karan Veer lifts trophy, takes home a brand-new car
Updated On : 30 Sep 2024 | 12:44 PM IST

Friends turns 30: Can it be adjudged the best sitcom ever?

Its popularity and pop culture references notwithstanding, Friends is labelled by many as the "Best sitcom." But was it really the best?

Friends turns 30: Can it be adjudged the best sitcom ever?
Updated On : 21 Sep 2024 | 12:19 AM IST

Shilpa Shinde defends Asim Riaz, says he was 'targeted and bullied'

Asim Riaz was recently expelled from Khatron Ke Khiladi Season 14 after being involved in a verbal spat with host Rohit Shetty and other fellow contestants

Shilpa Shinde defends Asim Riaz, says he was 'targeted and bullied'
Updated On : 01 Aug 2024 | 12:09 PM IST

Comedian Bob Newhart, master of sitcoms, telephone monologues, dies at 94

Bob Newhart, the deadpan accountant-turned-comedian who became one of the most popular TV stars of his time after striking gold with a classic comedy album, has died at 94. Jerry Digney, Newhart's publicist, says the actor died Thursday in Los Angeles after a series of short illnesses. Newhart, best remembered now as the star of two hit television shows of the 1970s and 1980s that bore his name, launched his career as a standup comic in the late 1950s. He gained nationwide fame when his routine was captured on vinyl in 1960 as "The Button-Down Mind of Bob Newhart," which went on to win a Grammy Award as album of the year. While other comedians of the time, including Lenny Bruce, Mort Sahl, Alan King, and Mike Nichols and Elaine May, frequently got laughs with their aggressive attacks on modern mores, Newhart was an anomaly. His outlook was modern, but he rarely raised his voice above a hesitant, almost stammering delivery. His only prop was a telephone, used to pretend to hold a ...

Comedian Bob Newhart, master of sitcoms, telephone monologues, dies at 94
Updated On : 19 Jul 2024 | 9:25 AM IST

Show and tell: Why Anxiety is the new villain

Depicted as a dainty, shrivelled, orange-skinned girl, Anxiety by no means looks like the lead antagonist of a Hollywood blockbuster

Show and tell: Why Anxiety is the new villain
Updated On : 13 Jul 2024 | 2:57 PM IST

Delhi HC restrains use of 'Baap Ki Adalat', rules in favour of Rajat Sharma

IndiaTV editor-in-chief Rajat Sharma filed a lawsuit against Ravindra Kumar Choudhary for creating and publishing audio-video content on social media platforms using marks similar to 'Aap Ki Adalat'

Delhi HC restrains use of 'Baap Ki Adalat', rules in favour of Rajat Sharma
Updated On : 11 Jun 2024 | 4:37 PM IST

Congress takes a U-turn, says will participate in exit poll debates today

Congress spokesperson Pawan Khera had earlier said the Congress will not participate in today's exit poll debates and questioned the need of engaging in speculation to boost the TRPs of TV channels

Congress takes a U-turn, says will participate in exit poll debates today
Updated On : 01 Jun 2024 | 5:46 PM IST

Popular Indian TV actor Rituraj Singh dies of cardiac arrest at 59

CINTAA chief Amit Behl stated that the actor, Rituraj Singh, known for his role of Yashpal in famous TV serial Anupamaa, suffered from a cardiac arrest at approx 12:30 am on Tuesday

Popular Indian TV actor Rituraj Singh dies of cardiac arrest at 59
Updated On : 20 Feb 2024 | 5:43 PM IST

94% of Indians inspired by movie, TV show for travel destinations: Survey

The top travelling trend in India for 2024 is going to be 'set-jetting', the latest rage of going to filming locations of movies and famous TV series, a new survey has revealed. The findings of "Travel Trends: Redefining value through experience in 2024", released on Tuesday, claimed that a whopping 94 per cent of Indian travellers are inclined to take a trip to a destination that they've seen on the big or small screen -- be it Paris, inspired by hit sitcom "Emily in Paris", or Manali, shown in superhit film "Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani". The research was conducted by global traveltech platform Skyscanner with 1,000 Indian respondents as its sample size. "Ninety four per cent of Indian travellers are inspired by movie and TV show destinations. Set-jetting took the lead in India, as travellers sought to immerse themselves into the iconic location of their favourite shows, embodying 'Main Character Energy'," read the report. So, seizing the spotlight as the top destination that Indians

94% of Indians inspired by movie, TV show for travel destinations: Survey
Updated On : 31 Oct 2023 | 8:06 PM IST

'Junoon', 'Buniyaad' actor Mangal Dhillon passes away after battling cancer

Actor Mangal Dhillon, who is known for working in shows such as 'Junoon' and 'Buniyaad' has passed away. He was suffering from cancer and was undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Ludhiana.

'Junoon', 'Buniyaad' actor Mangal Dhillon passes away after battling cancer
Updated On : 11 Jun 2023 | 2:53 PM IST

No Succession and Game of Thrones as HBO signs out from Disney+ Hotstar

Disney+ Hotstar subscribers in India will not be able to watch Home Box office (HBO) content on the platform after March 31

No Succession and Game of Thrones as HBO signs out from Disney+ Hotstar
Updated On : 09 Mar 2023 | 8:17 AM IST

The Last of Us: How real is the threat?

The brain-controlling fungal pandemic in HBO's post-apocalyptic thriller is not fiction. It just doesn't affect humans

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Updated On : 27 Jan 2023 | 10:54 PM IST

The uplink-downlink puzzle

The new policy for satellite television channels is a move in the right direction. But for a sector facing existential questions, it doesn't mean much

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Updated On : 17 Nov 2022 | 10:27 PM IST

CAG to conduct special audit for DTH service providers on I&B min's orders

The audit will be conducted to ensure that the amount to be submitted to the Centre in the form of the licence fee is "correctly assessed"

CAG to conduct special audit for DTH service providers on I&B min's orders
Updated On : 26 Oct 2022 | 1:20 PM IST

Actress Vaishali Takkar of 'Sasural Simar Ka' dies at 29, suicide suspected

Television actress Vaishali Takkar, who is known for her work in shows like 'Sasural Simar Ka', 'Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai' and 'Super Sisters', passed away at her Indore residence on Sunday

Actress Vaishali Takkar of 'Sasural Simar Ka' dies at 29, suicide suspected
Updated On : 16 Oct 2022 | 7:10 PM IST

Large-panel TVs' share has tripled in 5 years to over 40%: CRISIL report

Sharp 35-40% decline in prices over the past five years has been the key growth driver; other tailwinds include greater rising incomes, higher OTT consumption and deeper web penetration

Large-panel TVs' share has tripled in 5 years to over 40%: CRISIL report
Updated On : 19 Sep 2022 | 7:07 PM IST

The Rings of Power: Same game, beautiful but thoughtful new moves

Web series format facilitates deep dive into Tolkien universe, but the danger of having too much fun with new characters lurks beyond the frame

The Rings of Power: Same game, beautiful but thoughtful new moves
Updated On : 06 Sep 2022 | 1:14 PM IST

Zee is in talks with CCI to get approval for merger with Sony Entertainment

As per the BARC data for the ongoing financial year (2023), the merged entity has 36 per cent TV viewership market share in the Hindi GEC segment, and 33 per cent in the Hindi movies channels.

Zee is in talks with CCI to get approval for merger with Sony Entertainment
Updated On : 01 Sep 2022 | 10:38 PM IST