Javed Akhtar reveals he waited for seven years before he found Shankar Mahadevan as they made "Breathless" together.

Javed Akhtar recalls no composer, music company wanted to make ‘Breathless’

Entertainment February 8, 2026

One of the most popular songs by singer-music composer Shankar Mahadevan to this day is “Breathless”, the track which sounds like he sang all of it in one breath. It was written by veteran poet, lyricist, and screenwriter Javed Akhtar, who also came up with concept but couldn’t find any composer or music label to back it for the longest time.

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‘White House is now begging world to buy Russian oil’: Iran’s Foreign Minister

World 2 hr ago

Iranian Foreign Minister calls out US hypocrisy in pressuring India to stop buying Russian oil, but now begging for countries to buy US oil amid tensions with Iran. Europe criticized for supporting "illegal" war on Iran for US support against Russia. Conflict leads to surge in oil prices and potential waiving of maritime law for energy supply. Concerns over Strait of Hormuz.

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Tilak Varma’s World Cup redemption — and the coach behind every step

Sports 28 min ago

Tilak Varma, a young cricketer, struggled in the World Cup until his coach, Salam Bayash, changed his position and gave him tough love. Tilak's father, Namboori Nagaraju, initially didn't want to send his son to the academy, but Bayash convinced him. Tilak's hard work and Bayash's guidance paid off when he scored 44 runs in 16 balls against Zimbabwe.

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Farah Khan recalls underworld threat to Karan Johar

Entertainment 44 min ago

Filmmaker and choreographer Farah Khan has opened up about Hindi film industry and underworld's connection on a podcast with Ranveer Allahbadia, Farah recalled how the underworld’s presence in Bollywood became increasingly visible during the 1990s.

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Zareen Khan says Bollywood looked down upon her after Hate Story 3

Entertainment 1 hr ago

Actress Zareen Khan spoke about her experience on the controversial film Aksar 2, where she was promised a different type of role but was constantly asked to perform bold scenes. This caused tension between her and the director, and despite completing the film, she was not invited to the premiere and was portrayed negatively in the media.

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Six animals with the strangest noses on Earth

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Animals in the wild have evolved specialized noses for survival, such as the star-nosed mole's tentacles and the giant anteater's tongue. These features serve different purposes like hunting and attracting mates. The proboscis monkey's oversized nose is linked to social status, while the elephant's trunk is a versatile tool.

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‘KKR took the wrong decision by letting Shreyas Iyer and Phil Salt leave’: Anil Kumble

Sports 2 hr ago

Anil Kumble criticizes KKR for releasing Shreyas Iyer and Phil Salt, key players in their 2024 IPL victory. Iyer led Punjab Kings to the final in 2025 while Salt helped RCB win their first title. KKR's inconsistent player retention strategy may hurt their chances of winning the trophy in the future.

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The 1997 murder of music mogul Gulshan Kumar and the killing of film producer Mukesh Duggal exposed the dangerous link between Bollywood and the underworld. Duggal's rise to success and his ties to gangsters shed light on the corrupt practices in the film industry.

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Wangchuk release comes two days before 25th, and ‘final’, hearing against NSA detention

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The Union government has revoked the preventive detention of Ladakh activist Sonam Wangchuk after six months, aiming to promote peace and stability in the region and facilitate dialogue with stakeholders. The Supreme Court's repeated adjournment of the habeas corpus plea caused frustration for Wangchuk's wife and lawyer. Wangchuk was accused of inciting protests and detained in Jodhpur jail.

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‘I can’t be the mentor for Delhi Capitals in this IPL season’: Kevin Pietersen

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Kevin Pietersen, former England player and Delhi Capitals mentor, will not be part of the franchise in the upcoming IPL season due to time constraints. Delhi Capitals will start their IPL 2026 season against Lucknow Super Giants on April 1, while Royal Challengers Bengaluru will face Sunrisers Hyderabad in the season opener on March 28.

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‘Remember what I am saying’: Mohammad Kaif’s ‘2027 World Cup’ prediction for Rohit Sharma

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With India winning the 2026 T20 World Cup, the focus will now slowly shift to the longer white-ball format in which veterans Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are expected to play a crucial role. Rohit, who was closely involved with the 2026 T20 World Cup as the ICC's brand ambassador for the tournament, retired from Test cricket as captain of the team after a disastrous tour of Australia last year.

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The Pakistan Cricket Board has denied reports of players being fined for their T20 World Cup exit, but is considering a formula for incentives. The team's performance has been disappointing, with losses to India and England. Despite receiving bonuses and a share of the PCB's revenue, Pakistan has not reached an ICC tournament final since 2022.

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Apple is releasing its first foldable iPhone, the iPhone Fold, with a wider inner display, iPad-like sidebar, and custom iOS. Priced at $2,000, it will have 12GB of RAM, three storage options, and may replace Face ID with Touch ID. Volume buttons will be on the top right, while power and AI buttons will remain on the right.

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While the RJD in Bihar has been going all out to mobilise the entire Opposition ranks in favour of its candidate A D Singh for the fifth seat in the March 16 Rajya Sabha elections in the state, the ruling NDA may be on course to clinch all five seats.

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Suryakumar made his international debut only at the age of 30 in a T20I against England on March 14, 2021. In the years since, he has become a two-time T20 World Cup winner apart from establishing himself as one of India's greatest batters of all time in the format.

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Pakistan's win over Bangladesh was overshadowed by Salman Ali Agha's run out, which led to the team's loss of seven wickets. Agha clarified that he was not trying to take a run and was simply returning the ball. The incident sparked a debate about the spirit of cricket, with Agha and former captain Ramiz Raja criticizing Bangladesh's behavior.

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Centre revokes Sonam Wangchuk’s detention under National Security Act

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Centre revokes Ladakh activist Sonam Wangchuk's detention under NSA after six months, following plea from his wife challenging the detention. Supreme Court adjourns hearing to March 17, stating it will not hear further arguments. Wangchuk was detained for allegedly instigating violent protests in Ladakh, but government cites law and order concerns.

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