Tripura sand artist creates Netaji-themed sculpture to promote ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign
Agartala, Aug 12 (IANS) Sand artist Krishna Debnath on Wednesday created a sand art installation in Agartala as part of the nationwide ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign being observed ahead of Independence Day celebrations. The sculpture features a…
Delhi to host Afghanistan’s ‘home’ T20I series against India in September
Mumbai, Aug 12 (IANS) Delhi is set to become the stage for another chapter in the growing India-Afghanistan cricket relationship, with the two boards confirming a three-match T20I series at the Arun Jaitley Cricket Stadium in September. Afghanistan will…
Mobile phone found in Prajwal Revanna’s barrack at B’luru Central Jail; Officer suspended
Bengaluru, Aug 12 (IANS) A mobile phone was found in the barrack of former Hassan MP Prajwal Revanna, who is serving a life sentence at Bengaluru’s Parappana Agrahara Central Prison in connection with a rape and sex video case, during a six-hour search…
Sonu Nigam on managing the intricacies of language
Mumbai, Aug 12 (IANS) Sonu Nigam talked about how he manages the intricacies of language as a singer. Speaking exclusively to IANS, Sonu Nigam said that when singing a song in an unfamiliar language, one has to make an effort to sound as familiar with…
Archana Puran Singh surprises would-be DIL Yogita Bihani with in-house chaat, momo, Chinese stalls on birthday
Mumbai, August 12 (IANS) Actress Yogita Bihani received a rather delicious birthday surprise from her fiance Aaryamann Sethi and his family as they transformed their home into a mini food street featuring chaat, momos and Chinese delicacies. Yogita…
Chardham Yatra set to break records as 47 lakh pilgrims visit in 114 days
Dehradun, Aug 12 (IANS) The Chardham Yatra in Uttarakhand continues to witness a strong influx of devotees, with the total number of pilgrims crossing 47 lakh in the first 114 days of the pilgrimage season. Despite challenges posed by the ongoing…
Constable dies by suicide in police station in Hyderabad, probe on
Hyderabad, Aug 12 (IANS) A constable allegedly died by suicide at a police station in Hyderabad on Wednesday, officials said. Constable J. Sai Kumar was found dead in the ACP office at the LB Nagar Police Station of Malkajgiri Police Commissionerate. He…
Meenakshi Seshadri says she had fun ‘recreating’ ‘Ae Dil’ from ‘Aadmi Khilona Hai’
Mumbai, Aug 12 (IANS) Actress Meenakshi Seshadri took a nostalgic trip down memory lane as she recreated her popular romantic song ‘Ae Dil’ from her 1993 film ‘Aadmi Khilona Hai’ directed by J. Om Prakash. The actress shared a video dancing on the number…
JPSC-JSSC recruitment row: Student protest continues for 19th day in Jharkhand
Ranchi, Aug 12 (IANS) Student protests over alleged irregularities in the Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) and Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC) recruitment examinations continued for the 19th consecutive day in Ranchi on Wednesday,…
Hazlewood edges Boland as Australia reunite ‘big three’ for 1st Bangladesh Test
Darwin, Aug 12 (IANS) Australia will begin their Test summer with Josh Hazlewood back in the XI, leaving Scott Boland as the notable omission for their series opener against Bangladesh. Pat Cummins confirmed the combination on the eve of…