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Shemaroo releases ‘Tango Charlie’ on DVD, VCD
MUMBAI: A week after releasing Bewafaa and Classic Dance of Love, Shemaroo has announced that it has released the action movie with a soul – Tango Charlie on VCDs and DVDs.
To make viewing experience extra special, the DVD has bonus features including the making of the film, deleted scenes and English sub-titles.
What makes Tango Charlie a different film is that it is not about war but about a soldier and his psyche his personal life and the implications of war on his life. It is a tribute to the bravado of the selfless soldiers who guard our frontiers so that we can live in peace.
During a routine vigil in the Kargil sector, Indian Air Force helicopter pilots Squadron Leader Vikram Rathore (Sanjay Dutt) and Flight Lieutenant Shezad Khan (Sunil Shetty) spot a number of strewn bodies, one with a hand reaching out to them.
While the basic first aid is being carried out, a diary is found. What unfolds through the pages of this diary, while the two pilots try to keep the rescued BSF soldier alive, takes them on a whirlwind trip across the nation with Sepoy Taran Chauhan (Bobby Deol). His journey of life, his love, his battles, his fears, the loss of innocence and above all the influence of his mentor, Havaldar Mohammad Ali (Ajay Devgan).
Shemaroo has been in the entertainment business for more than 25 years. Shemaroo states that it has emerged as one of the largest film content houses owning a large catalogue for distribution in Media such as satellite television, cable, home video, terrestrial television
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International Women’s Day ’26:Â The rise of self-purchased jewellery among working women
By Trisha Paul, head of merchandising, Kisna
MUMBAI: You know that feeling when you buy something with your own money for the first time? Not the first time ever, but the first time with money you actually earned, for something entirely, unambiguously yours.
Fine jewellery has always been given. At weddings, at festivals, at milestones on someone else’s timeline. What is changing is that a growing number of women are buying it for themselves, to mark moments they defined. The question is no longer whether to do it. It is how to do it well.
For women in the early years of a career, a first piece can cost well under Rs. 1 lakh. Many cost a fraction of that. What matters is choosing for your life, your wardrobe, and the milestone you are marking. The woman buying for herself today wants something that works with her life every day, not just for a special occasion. She is thinking about longevity, about versatility, about what still feels right in five years. That shift has changed the entire conversation around what accessible fine jewellery needs to be.
The First Step: Daily Dainty Diamond Neckwear
The right first piece isn’t the most expensive one you can afford. It’s the one you’ll actually wear. A delicate diamond pendant or a fine diamond necklace in 9KT, 14KT, or 18KT gold hits that sweet spot: understated enough to feel effortless, special enough to feel like you.
You’ll reach for it on Monday mornings and Friday nights without a second thought. It works with almost everything in your wardrobe, and over time, it becomes less of a purchase and more of a constant, something that quietly holds both meaning and value.
A Reliable Classic: Diamond Studs That Hold Value
A pair of well-sourced diamond studs in 18KT or 14KT gold is as close to a guaranteed wearable asset as fine jewellery gets. Round brilliant cuts hold their appeal longer than more fashionable styles and resist the ageing effects of trend. Look for independent grading documentation when you buy. The difference it makes to what a piece is worth at exchange is significant, and it is a straightforward thing to ask any reputable retailer for.
Building a Collection That Marks Your Milestones
For women who would rather accumulate meaning incrementally, stackable rings are the most satisfying category. A plain gold band for the first salary. A diamond-set ring for the first promotion. Another for the move or the launch. Each band is its own modest commitment. Together they become a record, worn on your hand, of everything you have done.
Starting Small: Savings Plans and Digital Gold
Not every first purchase needs to be immediate. If you prefer a value-driven approach, begin with a jewellery savings plan from a credible retailer. These plans typically allow you to set aside a fixed monthly amount for 10 months, with the retailer contributing an equivalent 11th month that can be redeemed toward a diamond jewellery purchase. For those who would rather build value gradually and with greater flexibility, digital gold offers another route. It allows you to accumulate gold in small increments online and redeem it against physical jewellery when you are ready. The habit of building towards something is often more valuable than the thing itself.
The Bigger Picture
Fine jewellery in India has always told stories. For a long time, those stories were written by someone else. The piece you buy with your first salary is a story you are writing yourself. It does not need to be expensive to be meaningful. It needs to be right for your life, and bought because you decided it was time.
