Nafisa Ali says she worked despite Stage 3 cancer, now battles Stage 4: Never know when something goes wrong
Mumbai, July 13 (IANS) Veteran actress Nafisa Ali revealed that she was battling Stage 3 cancer while filming ‘Max, Min and Meowzaki’, and went on to question herself. The actress further added that she is now fighting Stage 4 cancer, and…
Vin Diesel pens b’day note for his ‘Letty’ Michelle Rodriguez: You make the world brighter
Mumbai, July 13 (IANS) As Michelle Rodriguez turned 48 on July 12, Hollywood star-filmmaker Vin Diesel penned a note for his “Fast & Furious” ride-or-die equal and said that she makes the world brighter. Vin, who plays Michelle Rodriguez’s character…
India, Japan discuss defence cooperation, regional situation
Tokyo, July 13 (IANS) Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh held a meeting with Japan’s Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi on Monday, with discussions held on regional situation and defence industry cooperation. In a post on X, Koizumi stated,…
Shilpa Shetty: Gratitude has always been the bedrock of my life
Mumbai, July 13 (IANS) Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty started the week on a note filled with gratitude and called it the “bedrock” of her life. She added that Mondays offer a chance to reset not only physically, but also mentally and emotionally.…
Australian govt to roll out digital passenger cards for all arrivals
Sydney, July 13 (IANS) The Australian government on Monday announced it will roll out digital passenger cards for all international arrivals over the next 18 months, ending the reliance on paper cards. Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke said on Monday that…
Shriya Pilgaonkar, Supriya Pilgaonkar plant 1,500 saplings to create a mini forest for birds
Mumbai, July 13 (IANS) Actress Shriya Pilgaonkar shared a glimpse of a heartwarming green initiative undertaken with her mother, veteran actress Supriya Pilgaonkar. The duo planted 1,500 indigenous saplings with the aim of creating a mini forest that…
LSG’s Mukul, Akshat touchdown in Manchester for off-season training camp
New Delhi, July 13 (IANS) Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) on Monday announced that their promising young batters, Mukul Choudhary and Akshat Raghuwanshi, have landed in Manchester for a specialised off-season training…
18 killed as Typhoon Bavi hits Philippines
Manila, July 13 (IANS) The death toll from the combined effects of Typhoon Bavi and the enhanced southwest monsoon has risen to 18, while 12 people remain missing, according to the Philippine Office of Civil Defence (OCD). Most of the deaths were caused…
Eight Indians enter finals in U-23 category at Asian Boxing Championships
Jakarta, July 13 (IANS) Eight Indians advanced to the finals across men’s and women’s U-23 categories, while seven boxers secured bronze medals after semifinal finishes in the Asian U-19 & U-23 Boxing Championships. In the U-23 Women’s category, five…
DR Congo reports Ebola cases in five provinces, caseload nears 1,900
Kinshasa, July 13 (IANS) The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has reported Ebola cases in five provinces, with the nationwide tally rising to 1,873 confirmed cases, including 672 deaths, according to a report released by the country’s health…