Indian tennis icon Rohan Bopanna has bid adieu to professional tennis after a stellar 20-year career. His final match was at the Paris Masters. Bopanna etched his name in history this year as the oldest Grand Slam winner and World No. 1 in doubles. He expressed immense pride in representing India throughout his journey.
Three Arab men were sentenced to six months in jail and ordered to repay Dh800,000 after defrauding a couple through a fake real-estate financing scheme advertised on social media. The court also awarded the victims Dh100,000 in compensation for emotional distress and ordered their deportation.
A stampede at the Venkateswara Swami Temple in Kasibugga tragically claimed at least ten lives during an Ekadashi gathering. Overcrowding, a single entry-exit point, and ongoing construction exacerbated the chaos at the unregistered private shrine. Authorities are investigating the incident, with a minister set to visit the site to provide relief.
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan shared that her long-awaited partnership with Karan Johar for ‘Ae Dil Hai Mushkil’ was 19 years in the making. They had previously tried to join forces on iconic projects like ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ and ‘Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham’, but various conflicts kept them apart. Their eventual collaboration is a testament to…
IBM’s Rob Thomas is implementing a “build a little, test a little, learn a lot” philosophy to bridge long-term engineering with immediate commercial needs. This agile approach, inspired by Netezza founder Jit Saxena, prioritizes rapid feedback loops over rigid plans. Thomas aims to empower internal disruptors, encouraging experimentation and amplifying their voices to drive innovation…
During the filming of ‘Sholay,’ Dharmendra accidentally fired a real bullet past Amitabh Bachchan’s ear. Bachchan recounted the incident on ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati,’ explaining Dharmendra’s frustration led him to load real ammunition into the gun during a climax scene. This near-fatal mishap highlights the intense and sometimes dangerous nature of the film’s production.
Soha Ali Khan, daughter of Sharmila Tagore and Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi, revealed facing trolling for her interfaith marriage with Kunal Kemmu. Despite being married for years, she shared that social media users question her religious beliefs, especially during festivals. Khan also highlighted outdated expectations regarding having a son, even in educated families.
Following India’s disappointing T20I loss to Australia, a video of coach Gautam Gambhir’s animated discussion with captain Suryakumar Yadav has gone viral. The clip captures Gambhir’s visible frustration after a batting collapse saw India post just 125. The exchange, with assistant coaches present, highlights concerns over tactical decisions and batting execution as India trails 0-1…
Following India’s disappointing T20I loss to Australia, a video of coach Gautam Gambhir’s animated discussion with captain Suryakumar Yadav has gone viral. The clip captures Gambhir’s visible frustration after a batting collapse saw India post just 125. The exchange, with assistant coaches present, highlights concerns over tactical decisions and batting execution as India trails 0-1…
Andhra Pradesh Twenty Point Programme Implementation Chairman Lanka Dinakar met Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda to review his year-long tenure. Dinakar detailed his district visits and consultations on various Central and State-sponsored schemes. He also proposed renaming the programme to better align with the ‘Viksit Bharat’ vision.
