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RHTDM Sequel On The Cards? Dia Mirza Spills The Beans

In an exclusive chat with News18’s Nishad Neelambaran, actor Dia Mirza gets candid on environmental issues, how she was ridiculed in the early days of her career, the portrayal women in cinema these days, the prospect of getting an RHTDM sequel, and more! Listen in…

Kartik Aaryan In A Relationship? Vidya Balan Drops Big Hint

Kartik Aaryan and Vidya Balan chat with News18’s Titas Chowdhury about their new release Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 and spill the beans on how they met first at an award function. Vidya Balan also drops big hints about Kartik Aryan's relationship status and talks about how much he enjoys female attention. Tune in…

How Is The Battle for Maharashtra Shaping Up?

The BJP has named more than 140 candidates while the Maha Vikas Aghadi says it has reached consensus on 95% of the 288 seats. The biggest blockbuster clash so far is Mumbai's Worli constituency where Rajya Sabha MP Milind Deora from the ruling Shiv Sena will take on sitting MLA Aaditya Thackeray of the Shiv Sena (UBT). We explain how the battle for Maharashtra is shaping up.

Four Big Wins for India & Spain in Tata-Airbus Factory Launch

India-Spain ties took to the skies on October 28 when PM Modi and Spanish President Pedro Sanchez inaugurated the Tata Aircraft Complex in Vadodara. It's India's first private facility to build military planes, one where the C295 aircraft will be produced. In this episode, Shubhangi Sharma discusses what the moment means for 'Make in India' as well as bilateral ties.

India-China Border Debate Finally Settled?

India and China have announced disengagement at friction points along the Line of Actual Control, sparking questions about lasting peace. As both nations seek resolution following years of tension, we explore the complexities of the relationship and the global landscape shifting around them.

Kajol & Kriti Sanon Get Candid on ‘Do Patti’ and Their Sisters

Nine years after Dilwale, Kriti Sanon and Kajol have reunited for Do Patti, which released on Netflix on October 25. In an exclusive conversation with News18’s Titas Chowdhury, the actors talked about their upcoming film and how the world treated them differently than their younger sisters, Nupur Sanon and Tanishaa Mukerji. Tune in…

Is Pollution Delhi’s Final Fate?

Despite assurances and anti-pollution measures each year, Delhi’s Diwali season begins each year with a toxic haze fuelled by illegal stubble burning in neighbouring states. We explain the factors, both natural and man-made, that lock the capital in a gas chamber every winter.

BRICS: Dysfunctional Bloc or Threat to the US?

How does BRICS fare as a multilateral bloc? Is it just a fragmented dysfunctional grouping or is it a threat to the US-led global order? And where does India fit in? Shubhangi Sharma discusses in this week's episode of Worldwise.

When Will Eddie Brock Meet Spider-Man? Venom 3 Stars Say…

Chiwetel Ejiofor and Juno Temple will soon be seen in Venom: The Last Dance. The film marks the third and final film in the Venom franchise. Ahead of its release, the duo sit down with News18’s Dishya Sharma for a quick chat about Venom and Spider-Man crossover, spin-offs from Venom 3, and the return of Robert Downey Jr. Listen in…

Cabbie's No Romance Rule is a Hit

Today we meet a Hyderabad cabbie who has strict rules against romance in his cab, a Japanese man who is on a mission to become the 'God of Marriage', a Bengaluru techie who plans to build an app to rate potholes, and a woman in Dubai who booked a camel ride on Uber out of desperation. Tune in…