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Twists in the tales on Star Plus
MUMBAI: ‘Change is always constant’,as far as Star Plus is concerned.
After the launch of six new shows in January 2003, Star Plus is now focussing on revamping the existing shows to keep loyal viewers happy and looking out for more.
Kyunki …. , Kahaani… and Des Mein Niklla Hoga Chand, the three soaps which garner enviable TRPs for the channel, “are heading for dramatic twists and turns in their storyline” say Star officials.
Interestingly, Des Mein….., the weekly on Star Plus has adorned a new look in terms of montage and is headed for an unexpected twist in storyline.
Reliable sources confirm that the male lead, Dev (played by Varun Badola) who is torn between love for his wife Pammi (played by Sangeeta Ghosh) and Anu’s ( played by Sweta Keswani) gameplan will die, thus giving an unexpected turnaround to the serial.
“The audience is in for a big surprise. I am thoroughly enjoying my role in Des Mein …… as it’s going to undergo a dramatic change,” said Sweta Keswani who refused to divulge further details.
Kyunki …. and Kahaani … too, as reported earlier are headed for an overhaul. Kyunki has already moved to Australian shores and a few upheavals in the lives of central characters are in the pipeline. Though one can slate the so called ‘dramatic twists in storyline’ as attempts to lure viewers during the World Cup, only time will tell if they succeed. However , presently the strategy adopted by the channel seems to be working to its benefit.
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Rising Bharat Summit 2026 spotlights India’s global ascent
PM Modi keynotes two-day event with ministers, diplomats and icons in New Delhi.
MUMBAI: India didn’t just host a summit, it threw a coming-out party for a nation ready to own the global stage. The News18 Rising Bharat Summit 2026, held on 27–28 February in New Delhi, emerged as a high-octane platform for ideas, vision and strategic dialogue, uniting national leadership, global policymakers, industry titans, defence strategists and cultural icons under the theme “Strength Within”.
Prime minister Narendra Modi set the tone with a keynote that framed India’s resurgence as a reclaiming of lost potential built over generations. “In previous industrial revolutions, India and the Global South were merely followers,” he said. “But in the era of Artificial Intelligence, India is a partner in decisions and shaping them.” He highlighted the country’s thriving AI startup ecosystem and the recent AI Impact Summit attended by over 100 nations.
Union minister Piyush Goyal (Commerce & Industry) stressed India’s readiness to scale exports and deepen manufacturing, while Ashwini Vaishnaw (Railways, I&B, Electronics & IT) positioned technology and infrastructure as twin engines of growth, especially in AI and digital trust. Jyotiraditya Scindia (Communications & North East Development) revealed India’s ambition to lead in 6G through the Bharat 6G Alliance and partnerships with over 30 countries.
Global voices added depth: former Singapore Foreign Minister George Yeo called India’s development “self-sustaining” and strategically vital; ex-UK Chief of Defence Staff General Sir Nick Carter asserted India deserves a seat at the great powers’ table; and former US Commerce Secretary Carlos M. Gutierrez joined ambassadors from Norway, Germany and Sweden in discussions on geopolitical realignment, sustainability and defence preparedness.
Other speakers included veteran investor Ramesh Damani, World Gold Council CEO David Tait, Vianai Systems founder Dr Vishal Sikka, DeepTech Bharat Foundation co-founder Shashi Shekhar Vempati, defence experts Rajesh Kumar Singh, Sunil Ambekar, Patrick McGee, Tom Cooper and Adrian Fontanellaz, plus cultural and sporting icons Kangana Ranaut, Saina Nehwal, PR Sreejesh, Mohammed Shami, Yuzvendra Chahal, Mithali Raj, Anil Kapoor and Yami Gautam.
The summit was supported by Jio Financial Services (Presenting Partner), Phonepe and DS Group (Co-Presenting Partners), Pernod Ricard India and Kia Seltos (Powered By & Driven By), state governments of Uttar Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Uttarakhand (State Partners), and associate partners including NSE, M3M Foundation and Reliance Industries.
Broadcast live across News18 Network, CNBC-TV18 and CNBC Awaaz, the event reinforced India’s image as a confident democracy and emerging global power proving that when strength comes from within, the world can’t help but watch.
