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BJP veteran Murli Manohar Joshi stated India is not currently a 'vishwaguru' and urged for its aspiration to be one. He advocated for greater promotion of Sanskrit, emphasizing its significance in modern science like quantum computing and its potential as India's official language, citing past efforts by B.R. Ambedkar.

Actor Rajpal Yadav's legal battle over a Rs 9 crore cheque bounce case saw the Delhi High Court reserve its verdict after settlement talks failed. Despite judicial intervention and an emotional plea from Yadav, who cited financial hardship, no agreement was reached.

Senior police officials across Bengal, including Kolkata and Bidhannagar commissioners, conducted visits to police stations to brief officers on election preparedness and EC guidelines. Emphasis was placed on ensuring peaceful voting, strict adherence to directives, and decisive action against any interference, with route marches involving central forces also conducted.

The Times of India Sports Awards returns for its eighth edition, celebrating India's top athletes in Lucknow on March 21, 2026. The awards will honor performances from 2025 across over 45 categories, recognizing both established stars and emerging talents. Para Judo nominees Kokila Kaushik, Rahul Rajora, Avidha Sharma, and Kapil Parmar are highlighted for their significant achievements.

For a man who served five decades in politics, Murli Deora, for peers, stood out for a couple of things. He never wore the political uniform of kurta-pajama and led the Mumbai party unit for an unsurpassable record of 22 years.

V.I. Subramoniam, a renowned Tamil scholar, championed Dravidian languages, famously refusing to rename his university from 'Dravidian' to 'South Indian' for government funding. He was a prolific institution builder, establishing key organizations like the Dravidian Linguistics Association and the International Institute for Tamil Studies, significantly advancing global Tamilology research.

This is Murli Deora calling. The voice behind the five words that symbolized influence in the political and business world fell silent on Monday morning.

Rohin Joshi highlights authenticity as key for shows like Ganga Mai Ki Betiyaan, moving beyond typical dramas. He emphasizes layered narratives, blending drama with comedy and romance to maintain viewer engagement. Joshi sees OTT as creative expansion, not competition, though acknowledges shrinking attention spans. He remains fond of traditional viewing formats and finds audience recognition overwhelming yet rewarding.

Pop star Olly Murs is to publish a behind-the-scenes book giving fans an insight into his life on the road.

At TOI's request, finance minister Arun Jaitley has penned this tribute to Murli Deora, who passed away in Mumbai on Monday morning at the age of 77.

Bollywood baddie Murli Sharma got back on television after a gap of about 4 years with the new season of Sshh Koi Hai on Star One as the mean guy Vikrant. He was in full form in the first episode but only to vanish later.

On the first day of the winter session, Parliament condoled the death of three sitting members, including former Union minister and Congress leader Murli Deora, and adjourned for the day after obituary references.

Murli Sharma, we hear, had signed up for a show produced by Vikram Bhatt and he even shot for it for a couple of days.

Actor Rajpal Yadav, recently granted interim bail in a cheque bounce case, expressed gratitude toward Nawazuddin Siddiqui for recalling his kindness to struggling actors. Clarifying Siddiqui’s comments, Rajpal said they often shared meals together. He also thanked supporters after his release. The case stems from a 2010 film financing dispute.

Murli Sharma on his new telly show, doing meaningful roles in B-Town, the South Indian film industry and more

After playing the quintessential PA Guptaji to Home minister in `Baby’, the very versatile Murli Sharma is playing a babu again- to the perfection!

Actor Rajpal Yadav, facing a Rs 9 crore debt case, has appealed to the film federation for a formal investment fund and contract framework to prevent future financial disputes. He emphasized the need for standardized agreements, stating his intention was never to trap anyone. Yadav was granted temporary bail until March 2026 after depositing a significant amount. Read on to know more.