Taylor Swift’s ‘Toy Story 5’ song was kept a secret until release day, says Tom Hanks
Los Angeles, June 10 (IANS) Hollywood icon Tom Hanks reveals that even he didn’t know that Grammy winner Taylor Swift recorded an original song for “Toy Story 5” until hours before it dropped. “It was top secret,” Hanks said at the Los Angeles premiere…
Brute force in PoK set to ignite unrest across Pakistan, suggest Indian intelligence inputs
New Delhi, June 10 (IANS) In the wake of the violent turn of events in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), Indian agencies say that the Pakistani establishment is playing with fire, as the repercussions of the brutal crackdown in PoK are likely to spread…
Sonakshi Sinha recreates Shah Rukh Khan’s iconic ‘pyaar dosti hai’ moment with Zaheer Iqbal
Mumbai, June 10 (IANS) Actress Sonakshi Sinha has shared a heartwarming video featuring her husband, Zaheer Iqbal. Accompanying the clip, the ‘Akira’ actress referenced Shah Rukh Khan’s iconic dialogue, “Pyaar dosti hai,” highlighting the bond of…
Crude oil prices surge up to 1 pc as US-Iran tensions escalate
New Delhi, June 10 (IANS) Global crude oil prices traded higher on Wednesday, increasing by up to 1 per cent after the United States launched strikes against Iranian military targets near the Strait of Hormuz, raising concerns over potential disruptions…
‘We need some good strategies in place…’: Wolvaardt admits warm-up setback is ‘an eye-opener’ before Aus showdown
Leicestershire, June 10 (IANS) South Africa captain Laura Wolvaardt has welcomed a timely reality check ahead of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, insisting her side will need sharper plans and greater execution if they are to overcome Australia in…
‘She is going to be very important for us’: Nigar banks on young Juairiya for Women’s T20 WC
Leicestershire, June 10 (IANS) As Bangladesh fine-tune their preparations for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, captain Nigar Sultana Joty has identified emerging opener Juairiya Ferdous as a player capable of making a significant impact when the…
‘I’ve been visualising it every day…’: Brazil’s Luiz Henrique manifesting his goal in WC final
Rio de Janeiro, June 10 (IANS) Brazil forward Luiz Henrique said he looks in the mirror every day and tells himself he will score the goal that clinches a sixth World Cup trophy for the South American team. While the 25-year-old is not assured of a place…
Former Afghan President Hamid Karzai slams Pakistan over deadly airstrikes in Afghanistan
Kabul, June 10 (IANS) Former Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai on Wednesday strongly condemned Pakistan for violating Afghanistan’s airspace and carrying out airstrikes that killed several civilians, including women and children, in the provinces of…
Starlink denies report of India approval freeze, says talks with govt remain active
New Delhi, June 10 (IANS) Elon Musk-led Starlink has dismissed a report that India has frozen approvals for its satellite internet services, saying it remains engaged in “active and productive discussions” with the government and continues to…
A century and a half on, the Ishavasya Upanishad returns to Oxford, this time in Acharya Prashant’s voice
Oxford (UK), June 10 (IANS) In 1879, Professor Max Muller carried the Ishavasya Upanishad to the West, publishing its first English translation through Oxford University Press as the opening volume of the ‘Sacred Books of the East’. Nearly a century and…