Jay Shah and Shapoor Zadran Former Afghanistan fast bowler Shapoor Zadran has died at the age of 38 after battling Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH), a rare immune system disorder. He had been receiving treatment in the Delhi-NCR region for several months. His death was confirmed by the Afghanistan Cricket Board, while the International Cricket Council (ICC)…
It’s not always smooth sailing for the filmmaker when the movie is released. Very few South Indian movies face unexpected trouble upon release in theatres or on streaming platforms. Here are some films banned or withdrawn for various reasons. Here are five popular South Indian films that ran into trouble after their release or were…
Global attention has once again turned to one of Southeast Asia’s greatest Hindu monuments. Today marks one of the historic moments as Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Indonesia’s iconic Prambanan Temple and jointly launched an India-supported conservation initiative alongside Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto. This is a moment which is far more than a restoration project….
Mumbai: Former India captain Sourav Ganguly is set to be inducted in International Cricket Council’s Hall of Fame on July 11, TOI has learnt.Ganguly thus will join an elite list of Indian cricketers to be inducted in the ICC’s Hall of Fame. Other ICC Hall of Famers from India include MS Dhoni, Virender Sehwag, Vinoo…
Actress Geetika Vidya Ohlyan shared an emotional note after the film ‘Satluj’ was removed from streaming. The film, inspired by Jaswant Singh Khalra’s life, faced several hurdles before its release. It premiered on ZEE5 but was quickly taken down due to security concerns. Diljit Dosanjh had previously hinted at the film’s limited availability. Efforts are…
‘Satluj’ actor Suvinder Pal Vicky (Image Credits IMDb) The release of ‘Satluj’ on ZEE5 on July 3 briefly marked the end of a three-year-long battle with the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), which had kept the film off screens. However, the OTT platform abruptly pulled the film in India on July 5. The biographical…
There is nothing quite like the first few heavy downpours of the monsoon season. The air finally cools down, the dust settles, and you can sit by the window with a hot cup of tea or coffee. It feels cozy, until you glance over at your kitchen counter and see a militaristic line of ants…
Palestinians watch a live broadcast of the World Cup round of 16 match between Argentina and Egypt in Nuseirat, central Gaza Strip (left), and Lionel Messi battles for the ball with Egypt’s Mohanad Lashin (AP Photo) An Israeli airstrike in Gaza shortly before the kickoff of the FIFA World Cup round-of-16 match between Egypt and…
‘Satluj’ writer Niren Bhatt dismisses ‘marketing stunt’ claims for Diljit Dosanjh starrer: ‘We made the film for theatres and hoped that the film would travel well through word of mouth like ‘Main Vaapas Aaunga’ The controversy surrounding Diljit Dosanjh‘s ‘Satluj’ continues to gather attention, with writer Niren Bhatt now dismissing allegations that the film’s removal…
The United Kingdom will lead a new European initiative to develop advanced long-range precision strike weapons, with around a dozen NATO allies expected to invest more than $50 billion (£37 billion) over the next decade to bolster the alliance’s defence and deterrence capabilities.The Deep Precision Strike project, unveiled by Downing Street ahead of the NATO…