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(File photo: Shivraj Patil) NEW DELHI: Veteran Congress leader and former Union home minister Shivraj Patil passed away at his home in Latur, Maharashtra. He was 90. Family members said he passed away on Friday after a brief illness, news agency PTI reported.Patil, one of the party’s most experienced parliamentarians, served in multiple key roles….
Smriti Mandhana’s teammates put on a show on the ‘sangeet’ night ahead of her wedding. (Images via X/Screengrabs) Smriti Mandhana and Palash Muchhal’s pre-wedding festivities reached their peak on the eve of their ceremony, with members of India’s World Cup-winning squad taking centre stage during a lively sangeet celebration. Videos from the night have been…
India’s star cricketer Smriti Mandhana and music composer-filmmaker Palash Muchhal are all set for a new beginning. The couple, who are expected to get married on 23 November, became the centre of attention online after Palash shared a heart-touching video of his proposal. The clip instantly captured the attention of fans across the country. Palash…
Sandeep Patil. (Pic Credit – X) Navi Mumbai: The Indian women’s team’s incredible five-wicket victory over seven-time champions Australia in the semi-final of the 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup at the DY Patil Stadium on Thursday night has warmed the hearts of ‘Kapil’s Devils’ – as the members of India’s 1983 Men’s World Cup team…
Few actors have mirrored truth on screen as fearlessly as Smita Patil. Intense, grounded, and unapologetically original, she was unlike anyone else in an era obsessed with glamour. Yet behind her quiet confidence was an artist constantly battling the fear that the glitter of commercial cinema might one day drown out her authenticity.The 1970s marked…
Smita Patil navigated the complexities of commercial cinema, often finding herself at odds with stereotypical roles. She openly discussed the challenges of balancing meaningful work with mainstream demands, including discomfort in films like ‘Namak Halaal’ and the sting of Yash Chopra’s rejection. Patil championed authentic portrayals of women, advocating for nuanced characters over shallow stereotypes….
TW: This article contains sensitive content and may be distressing for some readers.Smita Patil is remembered not just for her powerful performances in films like ‘Mirch Masala’, ‘Manthan’, ‘Ardh Satya’, ‘Arth’ and ‘Mandi’, but also for being a down-to-earth and humble personality. Her life, however, ended tragically at the age of 31, just weeks after…
BENGALURU: OpenAI competitor Anthropic has appointed Rahul Patil as its chief technology officer. Patil joins the league of Indian-origin leaders at the helm of some of the world’s most influential technology companies.Patil succeeds co-founder Sam McCandlish, who is moving into the role of chief architect. Patil joins the AI company, which has developed Claude AI…
