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BEST PHOTOS of 2016

YEAR THAT WAS

BEST PHOTOS of 2016

A selection of the year’s best photographs from across India.

Indian celebs who broke up Top grossers Year in Review 2016

  • Gauahar Khan’s Boyfriend Rupin Pahwa Makes TV Debut With Ek Vivaah Aisa Bhi

    Nivedita Basu is back with her second show, Ek Vivaah Aisa Bhi, which focuses on bold and changing relationships. Check out pictures from Rupin's promo shoot

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  • Saif Ali Khan-Kareena Kapoor Reach Home With Their Son Taimur Ali Khan Pataudi

    Kareena Kapoor Khan has been discharged from the hospital and the trio has reached home safe and sound! The family looks adorable in this picture as they pose in the balcony for the paparazzi...

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  • This throwback photos of Deepika Padukone from her Anupam Kher's acting school days shows she has come a long way

    We all know that Deepika Padukone made her way to film industry by starring in Farah Khan’s directed film Om Shanti Om. The film starred Shah Rukh Khan opposite her and no one could have gotten this kind of the break in the films. Deepika Padukone has come a long way since her acting school days and is one of the top actresses of this country. She is all set to make her Hollywood debut with Vin Diesel’s film xXx: Return of Xander Cage which will release in January 2017.

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  • 'RSS propagandist' PM Modi trying to become Raja Harishchandra: NCP

    New Delhi [India], Dec. 21 (ANI): The Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) on Thursday lashed out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi for saying that his fight is against corruption, alleging that he being a Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) propagandist was an expert in turning a lie into truth and was now trying to become Raja Harishchandra. If one sees the 2014 Lok Sabha elections, the extravagance with which the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) campaigned for it, sets an example like never before.

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  • ICC Test and ODI Teams of the Year announced

    The International Cricket Council (ICC) today announced its Test and ODI Teams of the Year. Former Test stalwarts Rahul Dravid, Gary Kirsten and Kumar Sangakkara selected the sides based on players’ performances in the period from 14 September 2015 to 20 September 2016.  England’s Alastair Cook has been named as captain of the ICC Test Team of the Year, which includes four Englishmen, three Australians, and a player each from New Zealand, India, Sri Lanka and South Africa.  This is the third time Cook has been appointed captain of the Test side, while it the eighth time in nine yearsthat Dale Steyn has been selected. Joe Root, David Warner and Kane Williamson have been chosen for the third successive

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  • Imran Khan can’t stop being in awe of his daughter Imara

    Imran Khan has time and again expressed his love for his daughter Imara. The actor, who was last seen in Katti Batti, may not have too much going on the Bollywood front but he is thoroughly utilizing the time to spend it with his family. It seems like the world of this Khan couple revolves around their little daughter Imara and here’s a proof. Avantika Malik, wife of Imran Khan, is quite active on social media and her little princess Imara often gets all the attention here. Avantika frequently talks about her on these sites and recently she shared a picture of her daughter and her hubby Imran Khan. The picture was beautiful in a way as the doting father had all his eyes set on his cute little

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  • This Is What Shah Rukh Khan Thinks Of Rakesh Roshan’s Unethical Comment

    Shah Rukh Khan’s Raees has seen numerous hurdles and modifications in its release date and was finally set to release on the same day as Hrithik Roshan’s Kaabil. The latter announced the release first and if we are to go by the statements made by producer Rakesh Roshan, the clash could have been averted. Now, Rakesh Roshan called labeled this development as ‘unethical’.

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  • Demonetisation Live: Whenever We Start Cleaning Up, Stench Arises, Says Modi in Varanasi

    The Anti-corruption Bureau on Thursday raided the offices and residences of seven government officials in Bengaluru. Earlier, Enforcement Directorate (ED) officials arrested Kolkata-based businessman Parasmal Lodha for allegedly converting now-defunct notes worth over Rs 25 crore with the help of another businessman Sekhar Reddy and lawyer Rohit Tandon. Industrialist J Shekhar Reddy and his associate K Srinivasulu were arrested on Wednesday in connection with an illegal exchange of demonetised currency notes in contravention of RBI guidelines. Lodha was earlier detained from Mumbai airport after it came to light that the 13 crore retrieved from the office of lawyer Rohit Tandon belonged to Parasmal

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  • Aamir Khan’s Fitness Trainer in Dangal Is a Man Who Used to Sell Candies on Trains for a Living!

    Rakesh Udiyar is a fitness trainer for A-list Bollywood actors like Salman Khan and Aamir Khan. But not too long ago, he used to sell candies and bobby pins on Mumbai’s local trains. This is the story of how he changed his life! Rakesh Udiyar’s journey is an inspiration for everyone. He sold candies and bobby pins on local trains in Mumbai, delivered food for a dhaba, and worked as a sweeper in a gym -- all to pursue his dream of becoming a fitness trainer. Today, he trains two Bollywood superstars, Salman Khan and Aamir Khan. “There is no such thing as a hopeless situation. Every single circumstance of your life can change!” That’s the philosophy Rakesh holds dear to his heart, and it has worked out beautifully well for him. A follower of the book series The Secret, Rakesh has not only read the books but has lived by those inspiring quotes. “I attribute my success to perseverance, determination and a deep faith in life’s good,” he says. [caption id="attachment_79046" align="aligncenter" width="1280"] Rakesh Udiyar with Aamir Khan[/caption] Rakesh was a happy kid in a well-to-do family of five until an unfortunate twist of fate struck and his father had a paralysis attack. Rakesh and his brother had to work from the tender age of 7-8 years to earn their daily bread. They would sell candies and bobby pins on local trains to help their mother make ends meet. A few years later, he started working as a domestic help in a family. While the work was never-ending, Rakesh sought relief in the fact that his employers agreed to send him to school. He would work before and after school hours and studied late in the night after finishing all the work. “It was a difficult time. My brother and sister were working as maids with different families too. Later, my father’s health started deteriorating and he passed away when I was 12. It was heartbreaking. However, I decided to continue schooling at least till Class 10, no matter what,” he recalls. It was in school that he found his love for fitness. A naughty child since the beginning, Rakesh didn’t know what sitting in one place meant! “I was very hyperactive. I was good at sports; I used to play kabaddi for my school team. That was the time when I really became interested in fitness. I then took up a job at a dhaba as a delivery boy. In the meantime, I had started reading every magazine related to fitness and would practice on my own. Diet was a luxury out of my reach; I would just eat whatever was available at the dhaba,” he says. He then started searching for a proper job and got his first one at the Q’s Gym in Khar, Mumbai, as a sweeper. He was 16 at the time. [caption id="attachment_79048" align="aligncenter" width="924"] Rakesh Udiyar with Salman Khan[/caption] “I was happy to do the tedious work because I was surrounded by trainers. I would work and train simultaneously,” he says. Meanwhile, it was the support of his friends that helped him pave the way ahead. “There were times when I would falter but my friends, especially Anil Alapat and Ashok Shinde, would bolster my confidence, assuring me that I would one day break the ceiling. Ashok used to work in Dubai and each time he returned to India he would get me fitness magazines like ‘Muscle Developer’ (MD). Those were very expensive magazines,” Rakesh says. While training by himself after his work hours in the gym, Rakesh met an aspiring model who was looking to lose some weight for an audition. The two got talking and became friends. Rakesh started training him and the model was selected for a TV show. That opened the doors for Rakesh. “He came to the gym and told the trainers how I had helped him. This got me the job of a spotter (floor trainer) and after that, there was no stopping me. I soon got my certification and became an official trainer,” Rakesh says. Also read:  This 15-Year-Old Loves Anurag Kashyap, Dislikes Maths, and Wins Prizes for His Films With the help of a few well-wishers, Rakesh then moved to Dubai where he worked and trained for over four years. Having turned a thorough professional, he decided to return home and work as a freelance trainer. He had no idea then that another turning point awaited him. “One day, a friend of mine, Siraj Sheikh, who used to work at Gold’s Gym told me that he needed help with one of his clients. I agreed and he took me to his client’s house who turned out to be none other than actor Arbaaz Khan. I helped him lose weight and get a leaner body for his film Kissan. Then I met Dia Mirza. I started working with her and got her that perfect look for the film Acid Factory. This gave me the opportunity to train many other celebrities, including Akhilendra Mishra, Daisy Shah, Ram Charan and Kunal Kapoor,” he recalls. “Then, one day, I received a call from an unknown number, which I ignored. A few minutes later I got a call from Arbaaz Khan asking me why I was cutting off Salman Khan’s call. I immediately returned the call and was engaged to train the A-list actor for the film Bodyguard. A few months later, I ran into Aamir Khan at a gym and he told me he was looking for someone to train his son Junaid. After six months, his manager called me and said that Aamir wanted me to train him for Dhoom 3 and PK. I have been training him since then,” he adds. The process of training celebrities is no cheese-cake affair. Rakesh says it involves a lot planning and hard work. [caption id="attachment_79049" align="aligncenter" width="500"] Rakesh Udiyar with Aamir Khan[/caption] "It’s like any other task - we have a goal and we work towards it. If something needs to be done in a fixed period of time, it needs to be done. The stars don’t have control over it as the entire film’s schedule depends on their fitness. Working with someone as dedicated as Salman Khan and Aamir Khan is a privilege. They never refuse to put in extra efforts.” In fact, Aamir Khan’s miraculous transformation for Dangal has been the talk of the town for quite some time now, attracting both appreciation and criticism. Rakesh is unmoved by all the brouhaha. Explaining how meticulous the diet and exercise regime was, he says, “For Dangal, we had a plan set in place. Aamir Khan was already in good shape after he did PK. All we wanted to do was to put on a little fat on his body and then take it off. He gained up to 97 kg of weight and we had designed a calorie-specific diet and a disciplined exercise schedule for him. It’s a team effort, where everyone gives their 100%." And now with so many years of experience behind him, what’s his take on fitness? The only advice Rakesh gives to all fitness enthusiasts is to find a good trainer. “I am not saying this for my or any other trainer’s benefit. I have learnt and practiced bodybuilding without any mentor and I know how hard it was. When you have a good trainer and a good dietician who know what they are doing, half your job is done. Once they set a path for you, all you need to do is follow that with dedication,” he concludes. Also read: Why This Software Engineer Turned Artist from Bhopal Was Picked to Paint Scenes for a Film on Van Gogh Like this story? Or have something to share? Write to us: [email protected], or connect with us on Facebook and Twitter. NEW: Click here to get positive news on WhatsApp!

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  • Akshay Kumar wants salary from wife Twinkle Khanna. Find out why!

    Just a couple of days ago, the news of Twinkle Khanna turning producer left many surprised considering that she has been maintaining her distance from films for more than a decade. But the forthcoming year will see her in a new role that of a producer and her debut production will star none other than her superstar hubby Akshay Kumar. The actor, in his tongue-in-cheek manner, reportedly stated that he is expecting a good salary from her. As quirky as that sounds, Akshay Kumar is currently a proud husband and the pride reflects in the way he described his wife as an independent woman in a daily recently. The actor clearly indicated that he has never approved the idea of a trophy wife or a husband

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  • Mahavir Singh Phogat & daughters watch Aamir Khan’s Dangal, come away overwhelmed

    The real met the reel when Haryana’s champion wrestler Mahavir Singh Phogat and his two wrestler-daughters Geeta and Babita watched Nitish Tiwari’s Dangal on Tuesday evening in Mumbai. The on-screen avatars of Phogat and his two daughters held their collective breath waiting for the verdict. At the end of the lengthy but exhilarating film, Phogat simply held Aamir Khan who plays Phogat on screen and wept. Says director Nitish, “It was an overwhelmingly emotional moment for all of us when Mahavir Phogatji and his daughters Geeta and Babita watched the film. Our hard work was being judged by those whose lives we had put on screen. Luckily for us it paid off. Phogatji loved Dangal.” Nitish was especially

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  • Gold falls as dollar rises, investors retreat

    NEW YORK/LONDON (Reuters) - Gold fell on Tuesday as the dollar rose and investors sold on expectations of stronger global economic growth and higher U.S. interest rates, while deadly incidents in Turkey and Germany failed to spur safe-haven buying. Spot gold (XAU=) was down 0.7 percent at $1,131.18 an ounce by 2:51 p.m. EST (1951 GMT), after hitting a session low at $1,125.23, not far from last week's 10-1/2-month low of $1,122.35, its lowest since early February. U.S. gold futures (GCcv1) settled down 0.8 percent at $1,133.60.

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  • Mercury In Sagittarius: There’s Something Unusual Happening – How Will It Impact You?

    After entering Sagittarius on 28th November, 2016, Mercury will be turning retrograde on the 19th December, 2016, and will then turn direct on 8th January, 2017. Find out how this transit will influence you.

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  • Arshad Warsi is all praises for Jolly LLB 2 and Akshay Kumar responds

    Just after the announcement that Subhash Kapoor got in Akshay Kumar for the sequel to the court room drama Jolly LLB; there were a lot of rumours about the filmmaker adding a star value to the second instalment. The first film in the franchise had Arshad Warsi playing the protagonist and when he heard about Akki’s association with the court room drama, he voiced out similar thoughts about star value. The trailer of the film that released recently, has however, left Arshad mighty impressed. Akshay Kumar who plays a lawyer in this film, wages a war against the system for justice and Arshad was so glad to see the trailer that he took to social media to share his feelings. He tweeted, “Finally saw

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  • R Ashwin named ICC Cricketer of the Year, Test cricketer of the Year

    Ravichandran Ashwin, the Indian offspinner, was named the Cricketer of the Year and the ICC Test Cricketer of the Year 2016 by the International Cricket Council on Thursday (December 22). He is now the third Indian cricketer to win the Sir Garfield Sobers trophy after Rahul Dravid (2004) and Sachin Tendulkar (2010). The top honours also went to Misbah-ul-Haq, the Pakistan skipper, who won the ICC Spirit of Cricket Award, Marais Erasmus, who won the ICC Umpire of the Year 2016 and Quinton de Kock who was named the ODI Cricketer of the Year. Bangladesh's Mustafizur Rahman was named the ICC Emerging Cricketer of the Year 2016, while Carlos Brathwaite was awarded the ICC T20I Performance of the Year

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  • Check out: Shilpa Shetty Kundra and Shamita Shetty begin Christmas celebrations in London

    Shilpa Shetty Kundra has finally taken the much-needed break after completing the season of dance reality show Super Dancer. Shilpa joined her sister Shamita Shetty in London to begin the holiday celebrations. As London is quite chilly already, the siblings have been enjoying their family vacation. Shilpa shared a photo with Shamita having donuts while sitting next to a fake Santa Claus mannequin. She captioned it, “Fresh hot donuts ,Santa and @shamitashetty_official for company in the Löndon chills #perfect #siblinglove #happiness #lovelondon.” It seems like the entire Kundra and Shetty families are having a great time in London.

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  • Aamir Khan’s Dangal is 2 hours 21 mins long! Will that be a problem?

    All eyes are glued to the new Aamir Khan starrer Dangal which opens across the country on Friday. While the film is expected to be one of the major blockbusters of the year, its inordinate length of 2 hours 21 minutes may prove problematic specially in the North where severe winter has set in. A top personnel from a multiplex in Bihar says Dangal has a double-edged sword hanging over its head but will still emerge a winner. “There is demonetization. And then there is the film’s length. We had to cut down on the number of shows to accommodate the film’s length. However the advance booking is still encouraging, though not as overwhelming as it was for Aamir’s 3 Idiots.” Though films longer in duration

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  • Check out: Arjun Kapoor, Ileana D’Cruz bond on the sets of Mubarakan

    Earlier we had reported that Mubarakan went on floor in Chandigarh along with Arjun Kapoor who will be seen reprising a double role in the film. The film, which is set at the backdrop of a big fat Indian wedding, has Ileana D’Cruz being paired opposite Arjun Kapoor for the first time. It seems that the two co-stars have hit it off pretty well and are having a fun time shooting together. Talking about his bond with the co-actress, Arjun said, “I had met her when I saw Barfi and I was blown away by her performance and even then, jokingly I had mentioned that we’ll end up working together, little did I know that it will happen and I am very happy it happened for a film like Mubarakan because it’s

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  • Check out: It's a wrap for Shahid Kapoor's first Padmavati schedule

    We had reported earlier that Shahid Kapoor was shooting for Sanjay Leela Bhansali‘s magnum opus film titled Padmavati which also stars Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh. Shahid Kapoor will portray the character of Raja Ratan Singh, the Rajput ruler and husband of Queen Padmini played by Deepika Padukone. The shooting commenced last month and Shahid has now wrapped the first schedule. He shared an early morning selfie to announce the wrap up and captioned it, “Night shoots and morning wraps. #padmavati first sched wraps today. Loving it.” Padmavati is scheduled to release next year on November 17. Apart from this, Shahid Kapoor will be next seen in Vishal Bhardwaj’s next film Rangoon which stars

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  • Check out: Parineeti Chopra masked on the sets of Meri Pyaari Bindu

    A month ago, Parineeti Chopra had wrapped up her next film Meri Pyaari Bindu. Recently, the cast returned on the sets of the film to shoot for some sequences. One peppy dance number has already been filmed. Last night, Parineeti Chopra was seen on the sets of the film wearing a mask as the set was covered with dust. So, the entire crew was provided with mask to protect from any kind of allergies. She captioned the photo, “Dustttt on set! Entire crew been given masks. Such is our glamorous production!!  #MeriPyaariBindu.” Written and directed by Akshay Roy, Meri Pyaari Bindu features Ayushmann Khurrana and is slated to release on May 12, 2017.

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