Karnataka Governor flags concerns over infra projects; writes to Chief Secy
Bengaluru, Aug 16 (IANS) In a letter to the state’s Chief Secretary Shalini Rajneesh, Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot has raised concerns over the Bengaluru-Mysuru Infrastructure Corridor (BMIC/NICE) project and the proposed Greater…
Yash heaps praise on Vishal Mishra for his work in ‘Toxic’: He changed whole colour of film
Mumbai, Aug 16 (IANS) Kannada superstar Yash has heaped praise on music composer and singer Vishal Mishra for his work in the upcoming film ‘Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown Ups’. The actor called Vishal his “little brother”, and said that Vishal added his…
Fitness and patriotism collaborate as 86th Fit India Sundays on Cycle celebrates Independence Day
New Delhi, Aug 16 (IANS) The colours of the Tiranga, the rhythm of patriotic music and the energy of cyclists and fitness enthusiasts came together at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium here on Sunday as the 86th edition of Fit India Sundays on Cycle sustained…
‘We will make the most of it’: Satwik-Chirag relish home crowd support at World Championships
New Delhi, Aug 16 (IANS) Indian badminton stars Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty are relishing the opportunity to compete at their first BWF World Championships on home soil, with the star men’s doubles pair saying the support of the home crowd…
National award-winning Bengali film director Raja Sen passes away
Kolkata, Aug 16 (IANS) Veteran Bengali film director Raja Sen passed away on Sunday at a Kolkata hospital. He was 70. The three-time National Award-winning director was admitted to SSKM Hospital three days ago and breathed his last at 10 a.m. Sen was…
Mandakini on 41 years of ‘Ram Teri Ganga Maili’: ‘This film has given me so much’
Mumbai, Aug 16 (IANS) Veteran actress Mandakini celebrated 41 years of “Ram Teri Ganga Maili.” She marked the milestone by expressing gratitude to fans for their continued love and support. She also revisited fond memories associated with the film and…
Hydroponic cannabis lab busted in Mumbai home; one arrested
Mumbai, Aug 16 (IANS) A case involving the illegal cultivation of hydroponic cannabis, allegedly learned through YouTube videos, has come to light in Mumbai’s Borivali area, where police busted an illegal cultivation laboratory at a house and…
Fatima Sana returns to lead Pakistan in Women’s T20 Asia Cup and Asian Games
Lahore, Aug 16 (IANS) Seam-bowling all-rounder Fatima Sana has returned to lead Pakistan in the upcoming Women’s T20 Asia Cup and the Asian Games as the national selectors on Sunday announced two 15-member squads for the quadrenniel event. Fatima had…
NIELIT launches ‘CYBER KUSHTI 2026’ to test human judgment in cybersecurity assessments
New Delhi, Aug 16 (IANS) The National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology (NIELIT), under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), has launched CYBER KUSHTI 2026, a nationwide cybersecurity and Artificial…
Cummins hints at changes after Bangladesh ‘outplayed Australia in all facets’ in Darwin
Darwin, Aug 16 (IANS) Australia captain Pat Cummins has kept the door open for any changes to the team for the second Test match against Bangladesh, following their drubbing in Darwin on Sunday. Cummins heaped praise on Bangladesh’s first-ever Test…