Photo credit: X/@TheHockeyIndia Ashish Purti scored a hat-trick as India beat hosts Japan 4-1 in the final on Friday to win the men’s Under-18 Asia Cup title.Purti found the net in the 2nd, 28th and 34th minutes, while captain Ketan Kushwaha scored in the 30th minute as India took control of the contest. Numada Gaku…
Actor Taapsee Pannu has long been one of the few voices in Bollywood willing to openly discuss issues many prefer to avoid. From speaking about pay inequality to calling out sexism in the film industry, she has consistently challenged industry norms. Now, the actor has turned the spotlight on another issue she believes continues to…
JAIPUR: The wait had lasted over a decade, but for Rajasthan’s cricket fraternity, the dry spell finally ended on a historic Saturday morning in New Chandigarh. Not since Pankaj Singh stepped out in the pristine India whites has a cricketer from the state earned a coveted Test cap. After a 12-year hiatus, the desert state…
After making his debut with Zoya Akhtar in ‘The Archies’, Vedang Raina appeared alongside Alia Bhatt in ‘Jigra’. The young actor is now all set to be seen in Imtiaz Ali‘s next, ‘Main Vaapas Aunga’, co-starring Sharvari, Diljit Dosanjh and Naseeruddin Shah. As we meet Vedang, he’s intellectual, articulate and sensitive. He also is aware…
Hardik Pandya and Jasprit Bumrah The BCCI has officially announced India’s squad for the upcoming T20I series against Ireland and England, with several notable changes grabbing attention. Shreyas Iyer has been appointed captain, replacing Suryakumar Yadav, while 15-year-old batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has earned his maiden senior India call-up. Tilak Varma has been named vice-captain.However,…
Director Advait Chandan has exited Dharma Productions’ ‘Dostana 2’, starring Vikrant Massey and Lakshya, due to creative differences with the producers. The parting has been amicable. Chandan had spent nearly seven months developing the project before stepping away. The film has had a troubled journey since it was first announced in 2019. Filmmaker Advait Chandan…
Former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has questioned the selectors’ decision to drop Suryakumar Yadav from India’s T20I setup, calling it a “landmark” and “ruthless” call and suggesting that the World Cup-winning captain deserved more time to prove himself.The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Saturday announced India’s T20I squads for the tours…
Vikram Bhatt was in jail for 70 days after being arrested in connection with a dispute surrounding a proposed biopic on IVF founder Ajay Murdia’s wide Indira Murdia. The filmmaker and his wife Shwetambari were accused of Rs 30 crore fraud. While Vikram had a tough time in jail, in a recent interview, he has…
Image courtesy: Instagram/@vaibhav_sooryavanshi09 The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has officially unveiled India’s men’s squad for the Ireland, England and 2026 Asian Games in Japan, with Shreyas Iyer appointed captain and teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi receiving his maiden call-up to the senior national T20 side.The selection marks a significant shift in India’s…
More than two decades after its release, ‘Taal’ continues to hold a special place in the hearts of movie lovers. Directed by Subhash Ghai, the 1999 musical romance is remembered not only for its chartbuster soundtrack and grand storytelling but also for the beloved pairing of Akshaye Khanna and Aishwarya Rai.Adding to the nostalgia, an…
