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ZEE5 to premiere romantic fantasy Tamil film ‘Kiss’ from November 7th, 2025 India, 30th October 2025: ZEE5, the leading homegrown OTT platform, is set to premiere the much-awaited romantic Tamil fantasy film ‘Kiss’ on November 7th, 2025. Directed and written by Sathish Krishnan and produced by Romeo Pictures, the film stars Kavin and Preethi Asrani in the lead roles, alongside VTV Ganesh and Rao Ramesh in pivotal characters. Trailer – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d7v_OVWkNCk Kiss follows the story of Nelson Marcus (Kavin), a gifted musician who possesses a mysterious ability, every time a couple shares a kiss, he can foresee the fate of their relationship. Though cynical about love and destiny, his life takes an unexpected turn when he meets Sarah william (Preethi Asrani), who challenges his beliefs and forces him to confront his own emotions. Blending romance, humour, and a touch of fantasy, the film explores whether love can truly rewrite fate. Talking about the film’s digital premiere, director Sathish Krishnan said, “Kiss is a light-hearted yet thought-provoking take on love and the idea of destiny. It’s a story that connects emotionally but also surprises you with its imagination. I’m thrilled that ZEE5 is bringing this film to audiences everywhere as the platform has been a strong supporter of fresh voices and stories.” Actor Kavin shared, “Playing Nelson was both fun and challenging because it’s not a typical romantic role. The character’s journey from disbelief in love to finding meaning through it, is something many people will relate to. I’m happy that Kiss will now reach viewers through ZEE5, where so many heartfelt Tamil stories have found their audience.” Don’t miss the digital premiere of Kiss on November 7th, streaming exclusively on ZEE5

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The Body Shop expands retail footprint with new Workshop stores and revamped stores across India Maintaining its strong emphasis on celebrating local culture, craftsmanship, and community-led beauty, The Body Shop’s latest stores embody its vision of conscious retail INDIA, 30th October 2025: The Body Shop, a British-born international ethical beauty brand, is continuing to expand its presence across India. The brand has launched new Workshop stores at Inorbit Mall, Hubli (Karnataka) and Elegante Mall, Pitampura (New Delhi) and has also revamped its existing store in Indiranagar, Bengaluru. This expansion underscores the brand’s commitment to conscious retail that celebrates local culture, craftsmanship, and community-led beauty. Hubli & Delhi welcome new Workshop Stores The newly opened Workshop Stores in Hubli and Elegante Mall exemplify The Body Shop’s next-generation retail concept: spaces designed to spark conversations around beauty, activism, and change. In Hubli, the new store, located at Inorbit Mall, celebrates the city’s legacy of craftsmanship. A hand-painted mural pays homage to Hubli’s women artisans and the region’s celebrated weaving heritage. The vibrant artwork captures the spirit of empowerment and creativity that defines both the city and The Body Shop’s ethos. The launch also features the brand’s India Edit Marigold range, inspired by the festive vibrancy of Indian culture. In Delhi, the store, inaugurated at Elegante Mall, features murals that draw inspiration from Pitampura’s evolving cultural landscape. The artwork celebrates the harmony of heritage and modernity, from the iconic Pitampura TV Tower and metro station to the handcrafting spirit of Dilli Haat’s celebrated artisans. This design underscores The Body Shop’s belief that true beauty is created with care, connection, and authenticity. Immersive experiences await at the revamped Indiranager store The Body Shop’s Indiranagar store in Bengaluru has been reimagined with an immersive, sensorial shopping experience. Its striking mural captures the duality of Indiranagar: a blend of temple architecture, and cultural vibrancy by day and a lively hub of art, energy, and youthful expression by night. The store embodies The Body Shop’s vision of bringing together community, creativity, and conscious beauty. Speaking on the brand’s continued expansion, Vishal Chaturvedi, Chief Revenue Officer, The Body Shop South Asia, said, “Our new Workshop stores in Hubli and Delhi, alongside our reimagined Bengaluru space, are more than retail outlets—they are vibrant hubs of connection. Each store uniquely celebrates the local culture and craftsmanship while championing our global mission: to make beauty a genuine force for good through sustainable and ethical practice. This expansion underscores our commitment to a conscious retail future in India.” With the new store launches, The Body Shop now has nearly 200+ stores across the country. About The Body Shop Founded in 1976 in Brighton, England, by Dame Anita Roddick, The Body Shop is a global beauty brand. The Body Shop seeks to make a positive difference in the world by offering high-quality, naturally-inspired skincare, body care, hair care, and make-up produced ethically and sustainably. The Body Shop India operates in India through its partner Quest Retail, A leading Beauty Specialist Omni Channel Retailer and Brand development company in India. Quest Retail has been a pioneer in bringing Beauty Retail and Brand concepts to India since 2006.

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Crossword Book Awards 2025 Unveils Its Highly-Anticipated Jury Shortlist Mumbai, October 30th 2025- Crossword Bookstores has announced its much-awaited Jury Awards shortlist for the prestigious Crossword Book Awards 2025. This follows the longlist announcement made last month. The year's shortlist is a diverse and vibrant collection of five books per category representing the pinnacle of excellence and narrative innovation in Indian writing in English. This year’s shortlist spans five key categories – Fiction, Non-fiction, Translations, Children’s Books, and Business & Management, with a stunning depth of quality emerging across all categories, representing the most influential and original voices that have enriched India's literary world. Reflecting on the Jury Awards shortlist, Aakash Gupta, CEO of Crossword Bookstores, said, “The Jury Shortlist represents the books that stood out for their originality, craft and impact. Each title has been carefully chosen by our esteemed jury for its contribution to contemporary writing and its ability to move, challenge, or inspire readers. These are the stories that reflect the very best of Indian literature today.” The shortlisted books for this year's Crossword Book Awards - Jury Awards 2025 are: Children’s Books ● The Wall Friends Club by Varsha Seshan, illustrated by Denise Antao (HarperCollins Publishers India) ● Ajay of Agumbe and the Signal Snake by Zai Whitaker, illustrated by Rajiv Eipe (Pratham Books) ● Kushti Kid by Vibha Batra (Scholastic India) ● The Body in the Swimming Pool by Shabnam Minwalla (Speaking Tiger) ● The Book of Emperors by Ashwitha Jayakumar, Illustrated by Nikhil Gulati (Penguin Random House India) Non-fiction ● Golwalkar by Dhirendra K. Jha (Simon & Schuster India) ● Gods, Guns and Missionaries by Manu S. Pillai (Penguin Random House) ● The Lucky Ones by Zara Chowdhary (Westland Books) ● Iconoclast by Anand Teltumbde (Penguin Random House India) ● Lōal Kashmir by Mehak Jamal (HarperCollins Publishers India) Translations ● The Day the Earth Bloomed by Manoj Kuroor, translated from Malayalam by J. Devika (Bloomsbury India) ● Mudritha by Jissa Jose, translated from Malayalam by Jayasree Kalathil (HarperCollins Publishers India) ● Our City That Year by Geetanjali Shree, translated from Hindi by Daisy Rockwell (Penguin Random House India) ● The Owl, the River and the Valley by Arupa Patangia Kalita, translated from Assamese by Mitra Phukan (Penguin Random House India) ● Unlove Story by Sudipto Pal, translated from Bengali by Arunava Sinha (Seagull Books) Fiction ● Girls Who Stray by Anisha Lalvani (Bloomsbury India) ● Rising Sons by Kavery Nambisan (Penguin Random House India) ● An Unholy Drought by Madhulika Liddle (Speaking Tiger) ● Great Eastern Hotel by Ruchir Joshi (HarperCollins Publishers India) ● The Fertile Earth by Ruthvika Rao (Penguin Random House India) Business & Management ● Ratan Tata by Thomas Mathew (HarperCollins Publishers India) ● Just a Mercenary? by Duvvuri Subbarao (Penguin Random House India) ● Behold the Leviathan by Saurabh Mukherjea & Nandita Rajhansa (Penguin Random House India) ● The Dirty Dozen by N. Sundaresha Subramanian (PanMacmillan India) ● Sky High by Tarun Shukla (HarperCollins Publishers) The literary season is reaching its climax. With the finalists now confirmed for the Jury Awards, the individual category winners will be announced on 3rd December 2025, at the official ceremony to be held at The LaLit Mumbai, where India’s top literary achievements will be celebrated.

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*Hina Khan Shares a Heartfelt Note at Breast Cancer Awareness Event held at Sir HN Reliance Hospital* As Breast Cancer Awareness Month continues, actor and cancer survivor Hina Khan attended an awareness event at Sir H.N. Reliance Foundation Hospital, Girgaon. She said, “I’m forever grateful for the care, attention, and love I receive here. They make my life easier so I can continue living normally.” Sharing a personal moment, she recalled being seated in a lounge called Brahmi — “It means healing, and I took it as a sign of the universe. Every time I visit, I remind myself I’m here to heal completely.” Encouraging women to stay proactive, she added, “I let cancer live on rent in my body — I never let it own me.”

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CBFC's Blame Game against Mamta Child Factory's Director Mohsin Khan A fresh dispute has come up between filmmaker Mohsin Khan and the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) over his upcoming Hindi film Mamta Child Factory. The young director has found himself in the middle of a blame game that seems unfair and confusing. According to the film's crew,the censor board has raised doubts about the movie’s originality. The official application form submitted on June 11, 2025, clearly mentions that Mamta Child Factory is an Original Hindi Movie.Yet, the CBFC has now claimed that the film seems to be dubbed, which the makers say is completely untrue. The team believes the CBFC is relying on assumptions and verbal remarks rather than official documents. Another major concern is the delay in the board’s response. The film was screened for the censor months ago, but it has taken almost Two and a Half months for the CBFC to give any formal report. Such long delays, the team says, are discouraging for independent filmmakers who don’t have big studios or big budget. In a show-cause notice dated October 14, 2025, sent to producer Jeganlouis David Nadar, the CBFC stated that the film cannot be certified for public release. The board also mentioned that the filmmaker had been given a hearing before the decision was made. However, the reasons mentioned remain unclear to the team. Director Mohsin Khan, known for his simple yet powerful storytelling, has chosen to stay calm for now. Mohsin has made a sincere film on a sensitive subject, and instead he’s facing unnecessary hurdles. Sometimes the system often makes it harder for young directors to bring their stories to the screen. Whether the issue gets resolved soon or not, Mamta Child Factory has already drawn attention,not for its story yet, but for the struggle behind it. The film was expected to release in August 2025 but due to unforeseen circumstances,the audience has to wait for a while for the issue to get resolved. Mamta child factory deals with the complexities of surrogacy,blending intense drama with a strong social message.

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New King of Hearts for this season of MTV SplitsvillaX6? India's biggest dating reality Television show is back - bigger, bolder and packed with love, chemistry and drama! Get ready for MTV Splitsvilla X6 , the latest season of romance where connections are tested, hearts collide and sparks fly. Returning as the ultimate Queen of Hearts, Sunny Leone, who recently marked a glorious decade with Splitsvilla, continues her rule. But this year, there’s a twist that’s already setting the internet abuzz - a new King of Hearts is joining her on screen. While the makers are keeping his name tightly under wraps, the rumour mill is on fire. From Rohit Saraf’s heartthrob energy, Karan Wahi’s chocolate boy charm, Rannvijay Singha’s OG charisma to Prince Narula’s fan-favourite factor and even Karan Tacker’s suave appeal - the list of names being whispered is making fans lose their minds! Will it be a familiar face making a royal return? Or a completely unexpected name ready to shake up the villa? One thing’s for sure - this season is about to flip the script for all fans out there in more ways than one. With the Call for Entries promos already dropping hints and excitement soaring, Splitspaglus are in full swing, decoding every clue. Who will add that extra spark besides Sunny Leone this year? Love is calling! Gear up for MTV Splitsvilla X6; the ultimate destination of romance and drama! -- Regards,

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Pune Grand Tour Ushers Birth of a Cycling Nation Official emblem and mascot unveiled; Presents India its first-ever UCI 2.2 Multi-Stage Race Pune Grand Tour 2026 to serve as a qualifier for LA 2028 Summer Olympics Pune, October 29, 2025: PUNE GRAND TOUR 2026, India’s first ever Pro Stage Elite Race for Men - a UCI 2.2 international cycling event, today unveiled its official emblem and mascot with much fanfare, thus presenting India with its very own high-profile global cycling event. Pune Grand Tour 2026 is linked to qualification for the LA 2028 Summer Olympics, allowing international participants to garner critical race-points through a multi-stage, multi-day road race scheduled from January 19 to 23, 2026. As a show of strength behind the Pune Grand Tour, Shri Devendra Fadnavis, Honourable Chief Minister of Maharashtra and Shri Ajit Pawar, Honourable Deputy Chief Minister and Guardian Minister of Pune, led the event partners including Cycling Federation of India (CFI), Ministry of Sports and Youth Welfare, Maharashtra, and Pune District Administration, to a commitment in bringing a cycling revolution in Maharashtra and in India. Classified as an elite event in UCI’s annual calendar, the Pune Grand Tour is pegged as India’s groundbreaking move into global stage, combining with athletes’ grit, glory and passion for a world class competition. Racing through the vast topography of 437 kms, Pune Grand Tour will be Maharashtra’s showcase event – displaying dynamic mix of Pune District’s urban stretches, hilly terrain and rural landscapes. Speaking on the occasion, Shri Devendra Fadnavis, Honourable Chief Minister of Maharashtra said, “It is a momentous occasion for all of us as we set out to bring India’s first-ever UCI 2.2 global cycling event to Pune. The Pune Grand Tour represents a defining moment for Maharashtra’s sporting vision, demonstrating our commitment to developing sports infrastructure. Pune Grand Tour hopes to act as a foundation in creating an eco-system to nurture talent and make our own national cycling heroes.” Commenting on the launch, Shri Ajit Pawar, Honourable Deputy Chief Minister and Guardian Minister of Pune said, “Cycling is much more than a sport. It is an international phenomenon, and yet, India as a country has not joined this global community. This is why, I feel today marks a historic turning point for Pune, Maharashtra and India. Today, we have taken our first steps to join the world cycling community.” India is uniquely placed as the youngest nation on the planet in terms of demographics and is poised to emerge as an economic superpower, having all the potential and aspiration to revel its sporting prowess. Shri Jitendra Dudi, Pune District Collector and Pune Grand Tour in-charge, adds, “With the Pune Grand Tour, India takes a bold stride onto the world cycling stage. Our ambition for the Pune Grand Tour 2026 is to spark a revolution in this great country – to encourage India’s youth to take cycling as a professional sport. We want to build a legacy where cycling is seen not just as recreation, but as a serious pathway to global sporting excellence.”