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<p><b>FANAA</b><br><br><i>Director:</i> <b>Kunal Kohli </b><br><i>Starring:</i> <b>Aamir Khan, Kajol</b><br><br></p><div class="itg-mosimage"><div class="itgimage"><amp-img  src="https://akm-img-a-in.tosshub.com/sites/media2/indiatoday/images/stories/2006June/fanaa_060211081026.jpg" alt = "" height="425" width="650" class="" layout="responsive"></amp-img></div>Aamir and Kajol in Fanaa</div>Kashmir appears in the opening shots of the movie. The rest of the time, Poland stands in for the troubled state-fittingly so. It's a fake location for a fake cause. Kohli's<i>Fanaa</i>is perfect when it is in Yash Chopra country.<p>The chiffon-clad heroine in snow clad mountains, the dhols suggesting the beating of two meeting hearts, the purple poetry borrowed from Kabhie Kabhie, and the autumn leaves from Mohabbatein-all as familiarly comforting as warm milk with Bournvita on a winter's night. </p><p>Kajol looks utterly ravishing and Aamir Khan as the shahzada-turned-shaitan is note perfect. The trouble begins in the second half when Kohli goes into James Bond territory, making Khan an international man of mystery who jumps off helicopters onto skis and then snowmobiles. </p><p>Worse, he gives Khan a cause too heavy to carry: independence for Kashmir, a nation free not only of India but also of Pakistan. With violence as his only means (and a nuclear trigger, no less), Khan is given a shadowy mentor laughably called Nana-jan and silly dialogue about a "sipahi ki zindagi". </p><p>The secondary characters, fine actors like Rishi Kapoor and Tabu, look like intruders. Bravo Bollywood. For so long denied the chance to exploit Kashmir's beauty, it has succeeded in exploiting its unending terror.</p><div id="tab-link-wrapper-plugin"><div class="authors__container"><div class="authors__by"><div class="authlable">Published By: </div><div class="authdetaisl">AtMigration </div></div><div class="published__on"><div class="authlable">Published On: </div><div class="authdetaisl">Jun 12, 2006 00:00 IST</div></div></div><div class="sendros">--- ENDS ---</div></div>

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<p><b style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">FANAA</b><br><br><i>Director:</i> <b>Kunal Kohli </b><br><i>Starring:</i> <b>Aamir Khan, Kajol</b><br><br></p><div class="itg-mosimage"><div class="itgimage"><img  title=""  class="" alt="" src="https://akm-img-a-in.tosshub.com/sites/media2/indiatoday/images/stories/2006June/fanaa_060211081026.jpg" loading="lazy" /></div>Aamir and Kajol in Fanaa</div>Kashmir appears in the opening shots of the movie. The rest of the time, Poland stands in for the troubled state-fittingly so. It's a fake location for a fake cause. Kohli's<i>Fanaa</i>is perfect when it is in Yash Chopra country.<p>The chiffon-clad heroine in snow clad mountains, the dhols suggesting the beating of two meeting hearts, the purple poetry borrowed from Kabhie Kabhie, and the autumn leaves from Mohabbatein-all as familiarly comforting as warm milk with Bournvita on a winter's night. </p><p>Kajol looks utterly ravishing and Aamir Khan as the shahzada-turned-shaitan is note perfect. The trouble begins in the second half when Kohli goes into James Bond territory, making Khan an international man of mystery who jumps off helicopters onto skis and then snowmobiles. </p><p>Worse, he gives Khan a cause too heavy to carry: independence for Kashmir, a nation free not only of India but also of Pakistan. With violence as his only means (and a nuclear trigger, no less), Khan is given a shadowy mentor laughably called Nana-jan and silly dialogue about a "sipahi ki zindagi". </p><p>The secondary characters, fine actors like Rishi Kapoor and Tabu, look like intruders. Bravo Bollywood. For so long denied the chance to exploit Kashmir's beauty, it has succeeded in exploiting its unending terror.</p><div id="tab-link-wrapper-plugin"><div class="authors__container"><div class="authors__by"><div class="authlable">Published By: </div><div class="authdetaisl">AtMigration </div></div><div class="published__on"><div class="authlable">Published On: </div><div class="authdetaisl">Jun 12, 2006 00:00 IST</div></div></div><div class="sendros">--- ENDS ---</div></div>

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The US would begin clearing any mines in the strait and would stop vessels suspected of paying what he described as "illegal tolls" to Iran. "No one who pays an illegal toll will have safe passage on the high seas," Donald Trump said.

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Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh claimed the Modi government wants to amend Article 334-A on the grounds that the 'caste census results will not be available for a few years', overlooking the fact that both Bihar and Telangana completed the comprehensive caste survey in less than six months.

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Reporting from the Israel-Lebanon border, India Today's Pranay Upadhyaya describes a landscape dominated by constant blasts, with the sustained thunder of missiles and drones echoing across a region steadily emptied of its civilian population as the Middle East conflict intensifies. The continued shelling in northern Israel has pushed the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) to maintain active operations across southern Lebanon, an area where the militant group Hezbollah is deeply entrenched. The military exchanges continue despite a fragile ceasefire framework announced in recent diplomatic efforts involving the United States and Iran. In the visual report from the border region, the terrain across the hills is identified as the launch zone from where Hezbollah fighters are seen firing rockets.

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The Iran-America talks in Islamabad are facing a delay of a few hours. Initially scheduled to begin at 8 am Tehran time, the negotiations are now expected to commence in the afternoon, which translates to late evening Indian Standard Time. According to reports quoting Iranian media, specifically the Mehr News Agency, the structure of the talks will initially involve separate engagements. The transcript highlights that 'the Iranian and American delegations are expected to hold separate individual meetings' with Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif first. Once these initial diplomatic courtesies are concluded, the main round of indirect negotiations will begin. The American delegation, which includes Vance, and the Iranian representatives will not be sitting directly across the table from one another. Instead, the discussions will proceed as indirect negotiations following their respective meetings with the Pakistani Prime Minister. This development marks a significant update on the format and timing of the diplomatic engagements.

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In this India Today news bulletin, the anchor and Major General Sanjay Soy (Retd) analyse the escalating tensions between the US and Iran under the Donald Trump administration. The discussion focuses on Trump's key objectives, including halting Iran's uranium enrichment, ending support for regional proxy groups like Hezbollah, Hamas, and the Houthis, and ensuring the unrestricted reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Major General Soy suggests that Iran currently holds the upper hand strategically, using energy and the threat of anti-shipping mines in the international waterway as leverage. The segment highlights the arrival of a high-level US delegation in Islamabad, including J.D. Vance, Jared Kushner, and Steve Witkoff, for negotiations. Concerns are raised regarding Trump's 'one-man army' leadership style and whether he is disregarding the advice of his military generals. The analysis also touches upon Iran's use of emotional messaging and the potential impact of the US midterm elections on the ongoing geopolitical standoff.

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An India Today Global on-ground report from the Israel-Lebanon border reveals a highly volatile situation as military forces intensify strikes against targets in southern Lebanon. The Israeli Prime Minister has firmly stated that military operations will not cease, reflecting the ongoing escalation. Border regions in northern Israel remain largely abandoned, with residents forced to evacuate or take refuge in reinforced concrete shelters due to the persistent threat of rocket fire from neighbouring territories. The military asserts that these operations are necessary to secure the region and allow displaced citizens to return home safely. Over the past forty days, forces claim to have eliminated approximately 1,400 fighters and targeted 4,300 hideouts, including 150 individuals in the last twenty-four hours alone. Consequently, prospects for a ceasefire remain jeopardised. Israeli authorities refuse to halt operations unless opposing forces are disarmed, while Iranian officials insist on a comprehensive cessation of hostilities. The report underscores the severe ground reality, highlighting the widespread devastation and the profound impact on civilian life.

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