Rakul Preet Singh speaks about discipline, injury recovery: “This is about longevity. I’m not here for a moment” In a candid conversation with Elle India, Rakul Preet Singh spoke about the discipline that has shaped her career — and the physical setbacks that tested it. Entering the film industry at 18 without a film background, Rakul recalls being clear about one thing. “Some people were better looking than me, some were more talented than me, but no one would work harder than me. My work is worship,” she said. For her, professionalism is not negotiable. “If I’ve said 4 p. m. , it’s 4 p. m. If I’ve said hair and makeup is 1. 5 hours, it will be 1. 5 hours. I don’t know any other way,” she added. That work ethic, however, faced a significant challenge when she suffered a back injury that left her nearly immobile. For close to a year, Rakul travelled everywhere with a physiotherapist — balancing shoots, flights and promotions with daily rehabilitation. “Even in Melbourne, after a 14-hour day, I’d go swim or do my rehab. I’d tell the team, ‘Leave me in the evening, I need one hour. ’ Because this is about longevity. I’m not here for a moment,” she said. The idea of sustaining a long career, rather than chasing short-term visibility, now informs many of her choices — including seemingly small ones. Rakul revealed she has largely stopped wearing heels after learning more about their long-term impact on posture and spinal health. “In the last year, I’ve learned so much a... #Singh #Preet_Singh #Rakul_Preet #Singh_speaks #Rakul #Elle_India #Singh_spoke #Preet #injury_recovery #Rakul_recalls
The woman who keeps Ramzan time with a cannon #woman #time #Ramzan_time #Ramzan #cannon
The great revival: How Zimbabwe reclaimed its relevance at T20 World Cup 2026After missing out on the 2024 T20 World Cup, Sikandar Raza and Co. rebuilt through the grind of the Sub-Regional Qualifiers to script a comeback for the ages in this edition. After missing out on the 2024 T20 World Cup, Sikandar Raza and Co. rebuilt through the grind of the Sub-Regional Qualifiers to script a comeback for the ages in this edition. #World_Cup #World #Cup #Raza #Qualifiers #Sikandar_Raza #Sub-Regional_Qualifiers #Zimbabwe_reclaimed #great_revival #Sikandar
On Running Is Finally Ramping Up Production of Its ‘Hyper-Foam’ Spray-On Shoes Swiss shoemaker On’s newest kicks—the LightSpray Cloudmaster 3 Hyper—are laceless shoes with a single-piece, stretchy, sprayed-on toe box. #Finally_Ramping #LightSpray_Cloudmaster #Shoes_Swiss #Swiss_shoemaker #Hyper-Foam’_Spray-On #newest_kicks #sprayed-on_toe
Smeg just launched a stylish microwave and air fryer combo — and it'll cook everything from creamy oatmeal to crispy chicken The Smeg MOC02 is four appliances in one, and can switch between modes automatically with sequential cooking. #fryer_combo #sequential_cooking #stylish_microwave #air_fryer #creamy_oatmeal #crispy_chicken #modes_automatically
'Anyone can start a party':Sasikala's nephew mocks her new bloc, compares it to 'instant idli-sambar' TTV Dhinakaran has mocked VK Sasikala's new political party launch. He compared it to instant food and stated it will not impact the NDA's chances in the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. Sasikala announced her return to politics and the formation of a new Dravidian party. Dhinakaran asserted that true followers of Jayalalithaa remain united. #Tamil_Nadu #Nadu_Assembly #Assembly_elections #TTV_Dhinakaran #nephew_mocks #TTV #instant_idli-sambar #Sasikala_nephew #party_launch #Sasikala
NBA roundup: LeBron James misses at buzzer as Los Angeles Lakers loses to Orlando MagicLuka Doncic scored 22 points with 15 assists and nine rebounds while James and Deandre Ayton each added 21 points for the Los Angeles Lakers in their one-point loss against Orlando Magic. Luka Doncic scored 22 points with 15 assists and nine rebounds while James and Deandre Ayton each added 21 points for the Los Angeles Lakers in their one-point loss against Orlando Magic. #Los_Angeles #NBA_roundup #LeBron_James #Angeles_Lakers #Orlando_Magic #Deandre_Ayton #Doncic_scored #one-point_loss #Lakers_loses #James_misses
Communications minister Scindia slams BSNL director’s lavish Prayagraj trip; issues show-cause notice Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia slammed a BSNL director's extravagant Prayagraj visit plans, calling it a rule violation. The two-day trip, involving nearly 50 officials and detailed personal arrangements, was cancelled after its itinerary went viral. A show-cause notice has been issued, with Scindia promising further action against the 'shocking' incident. #Union_Minister #BSNL_director #Minister_Jyotiraditya #slams_BSNL #Communications_minister #lavish_Prayagraj #extravagant_Prayagraj #Prayagraj_visit #Prayagraj_trip #Jyotiraditya_Scindia
Two marriage ceremonies for Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda The Big Fat South Indian Wedding of Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda on February 26 promises to be special on many counts. A guest from the Udaipur venue revealed that the couple intends to go through two separate ceremonies. “The first wedding will be in the Telugu tradition while the second ceremony will be in the Kodava tradition, peculiar to the Coorg district in Karnataka, which Rashmika belongs to,” revealed a guest from Udaipur. Apparently, it was Vijay’s idea to have two different ceremonies to honour the culture and communities that the couple belongs to. Also Read: Rashmika Mandanna-Vijay Deverakonda wedding: From taking just a short break post-marriage to starting their joint production house, here’s the dope around the star couple before their big leap... #Vijay #Rashmika_Mandanna #Rashmika #Mandanna #Vijay_Deverakonda #South_Indian #Fat_South #Indian_Wedding #Big_Fat #marriage_ceremonies
FSSAI seeks report on 'adulterated milk' incident that killed 4 in Andhra Pradesh Tragedy struck East Godavari as four died and 15 were hospitalized following suspected contaminated milk consumption. FSSAI is investigating, with authorities detaining a milk vendor and seizing his unit. While urea wasn't found, kidney complications were linked to milk. Police explore a chemical coolant leak as a potential cause, with samples undergoing analysis. #FSSAI #Andhra_Pradesh #Tragedy_struck #seeks_report #Pradesh_Tragedy #East_Godavari #struck_East #FSSAI_seeks #suspected_contaminated #adulterated_milk
Daniil Medvedev calls for ranking system rethink to ease burden on playersTop players are obligated to compete in the four majors and eight Masters events, with the world rankings breakdown reduced from 19 to 18 tournaments in 2026 after the men’s body removed an ATP 500 commitment. Top players are obligated to compete in the four majors and eight Masters events, with the world rankings breakdown reduced from 19 to 18 tournaments in 2026 after the men’s body removed an ATP 500 commitment. #world_rankings #Masters_events #Daniil_Medvedev #Medvedev_calls #breakdown_reduced #body_removed #rankings_breakdown #system_rethink #ease_burden #playersTop_players
