Chat Up: Ritika Dhiman wins beauty contest

Ritika Dhiman wins beauty contest

Ritika Dhiman, originally from Chandigarh, has been crowned Miss India Washington USA 2025 first Runner-Up, earning praise from the Indian community in the US and back home in Chandigarh. Ritika also won the Best Talent and Most Photogenic awards at the Global Women’s Festival hosted by Ampowering.

Hrithik’s take on Dhurandhar

Joining the celebrities who have hailed Ranveer Singh’s latest outing Dhurandhar, actor Hrithik Roshan shared his positive outlook towards the film’s narrative. “I may disagree with the politics of it, and argue about the responsibilities us filmmakers should bear as citizens of the world. Nevertheless, can’t ignore how I loved and learnt from one as a student of cinema. Amazing.”

Sonu Sood on social media ban

Sonu Sood called for a ban on social media for children in India. “Countries like Australia have already banned social media for kids under 16 and it’s time India considers the same. Our children deserve real childhoods, stronger family bonds, and freedom from screen addiction. Our government has taken incredible steps for the nation’s future, and this one could set another powerful example. Let’s protect our kids today for a better India tomorrow,” the actor wrote in an X post.