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Alcohol and Gambling Ads Bypass Bans via Brand Extensions

Alcohol and gambling advertisements are circumventing bans during live sports broadcasts by promoting 'brand extensions' like bottled water or mouth fresheners. These surrogate products serve as legal shields, allowing companies to advertise under the guise of non-alcoholic or non-gambling items. Celebrities endorse these campaigns, misleading viewers despite the true intent to market alcohol and gambling products to millions, including children.

Deccan Herald·

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Vijay Deverakonda Recalls Cutting Water Intake During Liger Shoot

Vijay Deverakonda shared his experience of an unhealthy physical transformation while shooting for the film Liger, where he played an MMA fighter. He revealed that during the shoot, he had to drastically reduce his water intake, sometimes licking ice cubes instead of drinking water, which affected his health. This was different from his preparation for his upcoming film Ranabaali, where he underwent a physical transformation but in a healthier way.

HT Entertainment·

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Salman Khan Reluctant to Host Dus Ka Dum, Convinced by Father

Salman Khan, currently hosting Bigg Boss 20, revealed he was initially reluctant to host the game show Dus Ka Dum in 2008 due to negativity surrounding him. His father, Salim Khan, convinced him to trust the process. Salman also addressed contestants on Bigg Boss Weekend Ka Vaar, urging them to express themselves freely and not hide their true personalities to avoid conflict.

HT Entertainment·

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Keralam Orders Vigilance Probe in 2006 Case Linked to Gyanesh Kumar

Keralam Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala has ordered a Vigilance investigation into allegations of irregularities involving Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar during his 2006 tenure as Public Works Department Secretary. The probe concerns the suicide of Malaysian engineer Lee See Been, linked to the PATI-BEL consortium for MC Road upgrades. The investigation follows claims of external pressure derailing the original inquiry.

Mint·

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Mammootty Praises Karthik Subbaraj's Film 'Dorothy'

Karthik Subbaraj's film 'Dorothy,' starring Keerthy Suresh, Sananth, and Rishikanth, has received positive reviews and performed well at the box office. It premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival. Mammootty has praised the film and the efforts of its cast and crew. 'Dorothy' has grossed Rs 10.61 crore worldwide and Rs 9.15 crore net in India so far.

TOI Entertainment·

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Amit Shah Backs New Criminal Laws, Vows Drug-Free Madhya Pradesh by 2029

Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced that under three new criminal laws, cases will be resolved within three years from FIR filing to Supreme Court verdict. He vowed to make Madhya Pradesh drug-free by December 31, 2029. Shah emphasized justice over punishment and highlighted plans to set up 75,000 new cooperative dairies in villages during his visit to Bhopal.

Hindustan Times··Bhopal

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