MUMBAI, (IANS) – His life seems right out of a Bollywood potboiler. Pulled out of school and put to work on his family’s agricultural land, he is married off young but frustrated at the bickering ...

Veteran actress and dancer Madhumati has passed away at the age of 87. She was an incredible performer and artist who has made an immense contribution to Indian cinema. She was often compared to the ...

Thousands gathered in central Sofia to celebrate Dara after Bulgaria’s first-ever Eurovision victory, with concerts, red carpets and live broadcasts across the city. Thousands of fans filled Alexander ...

Bulgaria won the Eurovision Song Contest for the first time on Saturday in a final overshadowed by five countries’ boycott over Gaza, claiming a dramatic ‌victory despite another big public vote for ...

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Already a pop star in her own country, Bulgarian singer DARA will surely now be able to claim national treasure status after winning Eurovision 2026 with her song "Bangaranga". DARA won the 70th ...

Bulgarian singer DARA is urging Bulgarians around the world to support her participation in Eurovision 2026, where she will represent the country with the song “Bangaranga” during the semi-final in ...

This year, the Balkan nation was represented by Dara, whose songs and videos had amassed over 80 million listens and views before the competition had even started. Dara was crowned the winner with a ...

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