Pachhi

Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna's wedding on February 26 in Udaipur will be an intimate affair with around 100 guests, including close family and industry friends. The celebration features a traditional South Indian banana leaf meal with a diverse menu from Telangana, Andhra, and Karnataka cuisines, alongside special Kodagu and Mysore treats.

Malhar Thakar, the star of '3 Ekka', has delighted fans with a glimpse of his journey to Melbourne. In a social media post, Thakar shared a picture of himself in a coffee shop and playfully mentioned enjoying two cups of coffee. The post resonated with fans, who appreciated the actor's charm. Thakar's recent film '3 Ekka' has received positive reviews, solidifying his reputation as a talented actor. His coffee-infused Melbourne escapade adds a relatable touch to his public image.

AHMEDABAD: Loudspeakers outside the polling station at Saurabh High School in Sabarmati constituency blared out popular Bollywood numbers on Thursday morning. Sanjay Chauhan, accompanied by all band-baaja and baraatis, was on the way to his wedding.

Gujarat Congress made its first political statement by not allowing governor to deliver the inaugural address of the first day of third Assembly session.

AHMEDABAD: "Mehandi laga ke rakhna, doli saja ke rakhna..", loudspeakers outside the polling station at Saurabh High School in Sabarmati constituency blared on Thursday morning.

Madhu, who is posted in Ghansh Round beat in Talala forest range of Gir-West division, has been instrumental in clearing encroachments like pucca houses and orchards from nearly 39 hectare forest land in the Asiatic lions' last abode. In fact, the forest land near villages like Ramlechi, Jepur, Chitravad and Dhanech have been cleared of orchards and houses that were illegally built. The same area is now rejuvenated with various flora and fauna.

TANKARA (Rajkot dist): Villagers of Rampar, a small village in Tankara taluka, have set a new deadline for the reconstruction of the village temple. They have in fact to reconstruct their lives too one year after the quake.

RAJKOT: The usual refrain is 'tahevar Pachhi avjo' (come after festivals). For full five days, all activities ground to a halt come what may.

AHMEDABAD: The government on Sunday foiled attempts by VHP to take out the Padshahi yatra in Godhra. VHP leaders including Praveen Togadia, who were detained, were released later in the day. VHP to change form of yatra What's the prime poll issue in Gujarat? Arrest of VHP leaders like 'match-fixing': Cong Sunday debate: Is the EC ban on religious yatras justified? TOI Comment Gujarat Polls: Full coverage Video Report

Nitish Kumar, a political phoenix, has masterfully navigated Bihar's complex landscape for half a century. Known for his strategic alliances and audacious gambles, he consistently returns to power, outwitting rivals and preventing partners from overshadowing him. His career, marked by improbable comebacks and shifting allegiances, keeps him the unpredictable constant in Bihar politics, defying expectations and dictating his own future.

AHMEDABAD: When Chief Minister Narendra Modi talks about 'panch ne Pachhis', he is talking about the booming population of a particular community. But in his heart, perhaps, he hopes that the five BJP votes in the crowd will multiply to 25.

The BJP has struggled to win in five assembly constituencies in Chhattisgarh, even during their 15-year tenure in the state. These seats - Sitapur, Pali Tanakhar, Kota, Marwahi, and Kharsia - have consistently favored the Congress party. The BJP, currently in opposition, is making efforts to change this trend in the upcoming elections on November 7 and 17. However, historically, these constituencies have remained stronghold seats for the Congress party.

AHMEDABAD: The VHP’s defiance of the ban on its yatra by the Election Commission proved short-lived as its leaders, Pravin Togadia and Acharya Dharmendra, among others, were arrested on Sunday morning as they prepared to leave for Godhra to launch the controversial programme.

"There is a link between the palace massacre and the Rara incident," the former guerrilla leader on Friday told a private television station.

AHMEDABAD: When Rakesh Vyas's marriage procession leaves his Ranip residence at 9 am on Thursday, it will not head straight for the bride's home in Dholka.

Music composer Smmit Jay discusses his emotional connection to the film 'Laalo' and the process of creating its soulful soundtrack. He highlights the challenge of blending devotion with modern sounds, particularly in the song 'Manorath Jeev', to resonate with a contemporary audience while retaining spiritual depth.

Nostalgia was the lead player. Tuesday night, and the Tata theatre was packed to the rafters. There was room left only for laughter. Laughter in the House revived the magic of Adi Marzban whose plays and musical revues had kept all of Gujarati-speaking Bombay in splits for over 30 years.

Rohit talks about movies, his Gujarat connect and more in a chat

Tehran was among the first global stopovers for Hindi cinema. Even as that bond survived the revolution and censorship, Iranian auteurs found a devoted audience in India

Suman, aka Lal, speaks to CT about his comeback as Don, his perception of Bengali theatre and cinema and life in Mumbai.