‘India need not make changes if Gurnoor and Gill are fit,’ says Irfan ahead of 2nd ODI
New Delhi, July 15 (IANS) Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan believes India should resist making unnecessary changes for the second ODI against England after their convincing series-opening victory at Edgbaston, saying the team’s priority should…
Football World Cup: Assam extends restaurant hours for four days
Guwahati, July 15 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday announced that restaurants in Guwahati will be allowed to remain open till 3.30 a.m. on four days to enable football fans to watch the FIFA World Cup semi-finals and final…
TN begins drafting ‘Vetri Tamizhagam’ vision document as blueprint for Vijay’s governance
Chennai, July 15 (IANS) With the State Budget session approaching, the Tamil Nadu government has launched an ambitious exercise to prepare the ‘Vetri Tamizhagam – Vision Document’, a comprehensive policy framework that will define the long-term…
UP university bans non-veg food in messes over hygiene concerns; saints welcome move
Lucknow, July 15 (IANS) Several saints on Wednesday welcomed the decision of King George’s Medical University (KGMU) to prohibit the cooking and serving of non-vegetarian food in all hostel messes and canteens with immediate effect. The move…
K’taka prison break: One escaped convict shot, nabbed; hunt on for two others
Kalaburagi, July 15 (IANS) One of the three convicts who escaped from the Kalaburagi Central Prison in Karnataka by scaling the 20-foot-high compound wall was apprehended after a police encounter in the early hours of Wednesday, while an intensive search…
Amit Shah extends birthday greetings to Gujarat CM Patel, praising his leadership
Gandhinagar/New Delhi, July 15 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday greeted Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on his 64th birthday, praising his role in carrying forward the state’s development under the guidance of Prime Minister…
Anu Malik celebrates 31 years of ‘Aankhon Mein Base Ho Tum’, says Suniel Shetty, Sonali Bendre ‘brought life’
Mumbai, July 15 (IANS) Music composer and singer Anu Malik celebrated 31 years of the evergreen romantic track ‘Aankhon Mein Base Ho Tum’ on July 15. The actor stated that actors Suniel Shetty and Sonali Bendre who featured in the iconic…
Tuchel puts history aside for Argentina test
Atlanta, July 15 (IANS) England manager Thomas Tuchel says his side is embracing the pressure, not the history, as it chases a first World Cup final in 60 years against Argentina. The semi-final in Atlanta pits England against an Argentina side seeking…
Producer Arun Viswa pens note of gratitude as Sivakarthikeyan-starrer ‘Maaveran’ completes three years
Chennai, July 15 (IANS) Well known producer Arun Viswa has now penned a note of gratitude to the audiences on the occasion of director Madonne Ashwin’s superhit film, ‘Maaveeran’, featuring actor Sivakarthikeyan in the lead, completing…
Gill is a very composed player, and his captaincy reflects that: Saba Karim
New Delhi, July 15 (IANS) Former India wicketkeeper-batter Saba Karim praised Shubman Gill’s calm leadership and match-defining contribution in India’s six-wicket win over England in the opening ODI at Edgbaston, saying the young captain is…