Irfan Pathan revealed that Hardik Pandya, not Virat Kohli or Rohit Sharma, raised concerns about his on-air criticism during the Australia Test series in December 2024, leading to his removal from the IPL 2025 broadcast team.
Levon Aronian of the United States emerged victorious at the St. Louis Rapid and Blitz tournament, securing the title with a dominant performance and a prize of USD 40,000. World Champion D Gukesh of India finished in a tied sixth position after a mixed performance.
Brian O’Kelley, who sold AppNexus for $1.6 billion in 2018, donated most of his wealth to charity, prioritizing impact over personal luxury. His journey began at Princeton, where he honed skills crucial for building AppNexus, a global ad-tech giant. O’Kelley then founded Waybridge and Scope3, focusing on supply chain transparency and decarbonizing the global economy.
Surya Mohan Kulshrestha directed the play Daddy at Sangeet Natak Akademi. The play was inspired by Florian Zeller’s Le Père. It showed a daughter caring for her father with dementia. The play explored dementia’s effects on memory and understanding. Dr Anil Rastogi played the father and received high praise. The audience was emotionally moved and…
Devastating flash floods in Pakistan, triggered by intense monsoon rains, have claimed at least 321 lives in the last 48 hours. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province is the worst hit, with entire villages destroyed and communities cut off. Rescue efforts are underway, but hampered by washed-out roads and ongoing rainfall.
Bob Simpson, former Australia captain and influential figure, passed away at 89. Tributes poured in, highlighting his role as a disciplinarian who transformed Australian cricket. Steve Waugh emphasized Simpson’s unparalleled knowledge and impact, while Allan Border noted their effective captain-coach dynamic. Cricket Australia will honor Simpson with a moment of silence and black armbands.
Sunita Ahuja, Govinda’s wife, has launched a YouTube channel, revealing personal struggles in her first video. She emotionally discussed her devotion to Goddesses Mahakali and Mahalakshmi, attributing her marriage to Govinda and a good life to the goddesses’ blessings. Sunita also alluded to marital difficulties and warned those attempting to disrupt her family, believing Maa…
Rajinikanth’s ‘Coolie,’ directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, has stormed the box office, grossing ₹118.50 crore in India within two days. The Hindi version alone contributed ₹11 crore, surpassing ‘Kaala’ to become Rajinikanth’s third-biggest Hindi hit. Despite competition from ‘War 2,’ ‘Coolie’ is driven by positive audience reception and Rajinikanth’s enduring appeal, potentially challenging ‘Robot’s’ lifetime Hindi…
Sunny Deol, known for his patriotic roles, once emphasized the importance of genuine love for the country over capitalizing on trends. He highlighted that films like ‘Border’ stemmed from personal beliefs, not marketing strategies. Now, Deol is set to reignite patriotic fervor with ‘Border 2,’ whose poster was unveiled on India’s 79th Independence Day.
The Tamil comedy film ‘Perusu’, celebrated for its warm reception and humor, is set for a Hindi remake after its remake rights were acquired by Hansal Mehta and Mukesh Chhabra. The film, directed by Ilango Ram and starring Vaibhav, Niharika, and others, proved profitable due to advance OTT rights sales and now the Bollywood deal.
