Former BCCI president and skipper Sourav Ganguly during an interview with PTI Editor-in-Chief Vijay Joshi at his residence at Behala, in Kolkata. | Photo Credit: PTI He is the owner of 38 fantastic centuries in international cricket, but that number is not pleasing to former India skipper Sourav Ganguly, who regrets missing many hundreds during […]
SEOUL: South Korean President Lee Jae Myung nominated a five-term liberal lawmaker as defence minister Monday, breaking with a tradition of appointing retired military generals. The announcement came as several prominent former defence officials, including ex-Defence Minister Kim Yong Hyun, face high-profile criminal trials over their roles in carrying out martial law last year under […]
Whether she’s jet-setting for a shoot or stealing a few days away for herself, Vaani Kapoor approaches travel with equal parts practicality and personal flair. In a recent conversation with Travel Peacock Magazine, the actress opened up about her top five travel must-haves, and it’s clear she packs with both comfort and preparedness in mind. […]
TOKYO: Voters in Tokyo knocked Japan’s ruling party from its position as the largest group in the city assembly, results showed Monday, a warning sign for Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s unpopular government before July elections.Japanese media said it was a record-low result in the key local ballot for the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), which has […]
A still from ‘Sitaare Zameen Par’ | Photo Credit: Aamir Khan Productions Aamir Khan’s return to the big screen with Sitaare Zameen Par is off to a promising start, with the film showing a significant upward trend over its opening weekend. After a modest opening on Friday, the film saw its box office numbers nearly […]
Turning 80, UN faces fresh storm of doubts United Nations: With its influence discredited and its budget in tatters, the United Nations is weathering a firestorm of criticism as it celebrates its 80th anniversary — and tries to convince a polarized and conflict-wracked world it is more vital than ever.The UN’s 193 member states will […]
A still from ‘Sholay’ | Photo Credit: Sippy Films The restored version of Sholay, one of Indian cinema’s most iconic films, is set to have its world premiere at the Il Cinema Ritrovato Festival in Bologna, Italy, on June 27. This screening marks the first time audiences will witness the original, uncut version of the […]
Vikram Bhatt’s crazy comedy Awara Paagal Deewana completed 23 years recently on June 20. The film, which had an ensemble cast of Akshay Kumar, Suniel Shetty, Paresh Rawal, Aftab Shivdasani, Amrita Arora, Preeti Jhangiani and others, is still fresh in audience’s minds for its humour and action. Bhatt got talking about the film in an […]
Jaideep Ahlawat | Photo Credit: The Hindu Actor Jaideep Ahlawat has confirmed his role in King, the upcoming action-thriller starring Shah Rukh Khan and directed by Siddharth Anand. Speaking in a recent interview, Ahlawat shared how he came on board the project, revealing that it was Khan himself who intervened to make it happen. According […]
NEW DELHI: The Congress party on Monday criticised US President Donald Trump’s decision to launch airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear enrichment facilities, saying it goes against his own statements supporting continued talks with Iran. The party also criticised the Central government for not speaking out against the US bombing or Israel’s actions.“President Trump’s decision to unleash […]
