Former England spinner Graeme Swann backed teenage batter Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to feature in India’s T20I series against Ireland, calling him “the box-office man of the moment” and saying his inclusion in India’s squad is good for world cricket.Sooryavanshi, who was named in India’s squads for the upcoming T20I tours of Ireland and England on Saturday,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Russia’s Mirra Andreeva celebrates after winning the final women’s tennis match against Poland’s Maja Chwalinska at the French Open in Paris, Saturday, June 6, 2026. (AP) Teenager Mirra Andreeva won her first Grand Slam title on Saturday, defeating Polish qualifier Maja Chwalinska 6-3, 6-2 in the French Open women’s singles final, becoming the first Russian…
Anurag Kashyap‘s gritty legal drama ‘Bandar’ starring Bobb Deol has been one of the most talked-about Indian films of 2025 on the festival circuit. Released on June 5, 2026, the dark thriller is off to a muted start at the domestic box office. Driven by an intense lead performance from Bobby Deol, the adult-rated film…