The 50 finalists confirmed list: Yuvika Chaudhary, Prince Narula, Ridhi Dogra, Urvashi Dholakia, Mr Faisu among the 50 finalists

The 50 finalists: Prince-Yuvika, Ridhi Dogra, Urvashi Dholakia, Mr Faisu in grand finale

Entertainment February 19, 2026

Banijay Asia's gaming reality show, The 50, has been a hit with viewers, registering 6.5 million OTT viewers in its first week and leading the chart with 5.8 million views in its second week. The show's grand finale will be shot on February 19th and will air on March 22nd. The names of the finalists have been revealed, with Prince Narula, Urvashi Dholakia, Ridhi Dogra, amongst others.

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Explained: The many contentions around the Transgender Protection (Amendment) Bill 2026

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The proposed amendment to the Transgender Persons Act removes the right to self-identification for trans individuals, limits the definition of a transgender person, and introduces a medical board for certification. This has been met with backlash from the trans and LGBT+ communities, who view it as a violation of their human rights.

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Vivek Oberoi breaks silence on Dubai’s ‘reality’ amid ongoing Israel-Iran conflict

Entertainment 19 min ago

Vivek Oberoi, a successful businessman in Dubai, discusses the tension in the Middle East and dismisses claims of Dubai being affected by the Israel-Iran conflict. He is currently in India for a film shoot and praises the visionary leadership and security in Dubai that has allowed businesses to adapt and evolve. He also assures that his family is safe and grateful for the normalcy in their lives.

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In a joint video statement, Amritha Suresh and sister Abhirami Suresh refuted the rumours as false and explained the connection their father had with the nursing home.

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Did Amritha Suresh, sister ‘abandon father in old-age home’ in his final days? Duo reacts

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Days after one section of social media launched a smear campaign against them, alleging that they didn't take care of their father in his final days and even had him enrolled in an old-age home, musical sibling duo Amritha and Abhirami Suresh have finally broken their silence. The two refuted the rumours as false and explained the connection their father had with the said nursing home.

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From veiled digs at US President Donald Trump by comedian Jimmy Kimmel, to Spanish actor Javier Bardem's politically charged short speech extending solidarity with Palestine, the Oscars stage once again became a platform for political statements.

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Javier Bardem’s viral Palestine plea, Jimmy Kimmel’s digs at Trump turn heads at Oscars

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The 98th Academy Awards were incident-free but filled with political references. Host Jimmy Kimmel targeted US President Donald Trump, while Javier Bardem showed support for Palestine. Priyanka Chopra stood by Javier. Kimmel also poked fun at CBS and Melania Trump. Director Paul Thomas Anderson apologised to his kids for the world they will inherit. Other winners also made political statements.

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‘If you want to win a series at home, just invite Pakistan’: Basit Ali

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Bangladesh won the third ODI, taking the series 2-1 against Pakistan. Basit Ali commented on Pakistan's poor performance and the retirement of Sarfaraz. He also criticized coach Mike Hesson and the team's tactical decisions. Naeed Rana's performance was praised, while debutants were given caps. Ali expressed concern about Pakistan's lack of accountability and small pool of players.

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Story behind why Jemimah Rodrigues was dropped, before scoring arguably greatest innings

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Jemimah Rodrigues' 127-run inning and partnership with Harmanpreet Kaur led India to their biggest 50-over victory in 2025, as they successfully chased down 339 against Australia in the World Cup. Despite being dropped before the match, Rodrigues' outstanding performance proved to be crucial in India's win.

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Gujarat CM urges new recruits to work for welfare of people

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Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel advised new recruits to work for the welfare of people, stating that policies and rules are for good governance, not harassment. He felicitated 1,342 candidates who cleared UPSC and GPSC exams, and urged them to use the limited government jobs for the benefit of people.

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‘Give it at least a decade’: Pawan Kalyan’s reality check for Vijay

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Pawan Kalyan, a successful actor and politician, shares his advice for Thalapathy Vijay as he embarks on his political journey. Pawan clarifies that there was no NDA proposal from his side and urges Vijay to focus on connecting with the people and being patient for long-term success.

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No LPG, no problem! West Bengal school serves pani puris for mid-day meals; viral video

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As LPG supply storage continues to spark panic across cities in India, a government school in West Bengal resorted to pani puris, fondly called puchkas across the state, for the mid-day meal.

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It may not have got them out of the relegation scrap that they find themselves in but Tottenham Hotspur finally earned their first point under current manager Igor Tudor. Their Premier League match against Liverpool away from home finished 1-1, thus making it the first match that they hadn't lost under the Croatian manager since he took over from Thomas Frank last month.

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Kevin Pietersen recalls how he was caught in middle of ECB vs Lalit Modi

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The Indian Premier League has emerged as a thriving franchise and a platform for young players to shine. English cricketers like Jos Buttler, Jofra Archer, and Liam Livingstone have honed their skills through the league. However, the English Cricket Board initially opposed players' participation, and Kevin Pietersen faced backlash for being one of the first to join.

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Falaq Naazz claims production house asked for her ‘kundali’ before offering show

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TV actress Falaq Naazz is upset with the new trend in the industry where production houses ask for birth charts. She points out how this has affected the careers of many talented and older actors. Falaq urges production houses to focus on talent and not birth charts. She also advises aspiring actors not to rely on birth charts for success in the entertainment industry.

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US President Donald Trump speaks to reporters aboard Air Force One, Sunday, March 15, 2026, en route from West Palm Beach, Fla. to Joint Base Andrews

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Trump demands 7 countries to send warships to keep Strait of Hormuz open

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Trump is in talks with other countries to secure the Strait of Hormuz and believes that once the war is over, oil prices will decrease. He is calling out nations heavily dependent on Middle Eastern oil to take responsibility for policing the route.

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Leadership exits, Grok controversy: Why Elon Musk wants xAI to start over again

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Elon Musk’s xAI is poised for a major transformation as it faces a wave of employee departures amid intensifying competitive pressures from rivals such as OpenAI and Anthropic. “xAI was not built right first time around, so is being rebuilt from the foundations up,” Musk said Thursday in a post on his social media platform, X.

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‘Had told CSK to pick him straightaway’: Harbhajan reveals first brush with Chakaravarthy

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Harbhajan Singh had first seen Varun Chakaravarthy when the latter was a net bowler for CSK. The former India spinner revealed that he had urged the franchise to pick Chakaravarthy back then.

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Jannik Sinner won his first title at Indian Wells on Sunday, defeating Daniil Medvedev 7-6(6), 7-6(4) in a final that turned on a remarkable seven-point winning streak from 0-4 down in the second-set tiebreak. "I'm speechless, it's beautiful," Sinner said courtside after the match. "I trained hard for this result, even when I was down I kept believing in it.”

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Isha Ambani, daughter of Mukesh Ambani, attended the Academy Awards with her husband Anand Piramal. She looked stunning in a vintage Valentino gown and statement jewellery worth $100 billion. Anand wore a Dolce & Gabbana suit with intricate red threadwork. Isha is a business leader and philanthropist, known for her work in the arts. They got married in 2018.

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Aditya Dhar's spy thriller Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge, starring Ranveer Singh, continues to dismantle box office records, both domestically and worldwide, even four days before its release this Thursday on March 19, on the occasion of Eid, Ugadi and Gudi Padwa. The much-anticipated sequel has already crossed Rs 60 crore in India and Rs 100 crore worldwide in advance sales.

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Oscar’s first tie in 14 years has an Indian connect; winner Franco-Indian Alexandre Singh

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Oscars 2026 LIVE Updates: Sinners, One Battle After Another lock horns one last time

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Oscars 2026: Priyanka Chopra returns as presenter, makes a sleek style statement in white

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Oscars 2026: Priyanka Chopra makes red carpet appearance with Nick Jonas

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J&K’s Ranji Trophy triumph shows cricket in every nook and corner of India: Rahul Dravid

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