Siddharth P Malhotra backs Akshaye Khanna, says he ‘deserves more film offers’
Mumbai, June 27 (IANS) Filmmaker Siddharth P. Malhotra has praised actor Akshaye Khanna for his exceptional talent and strong screen presence. In an exclusive interview with IANS, he described Khanna as immensely gifted, noting that he brings remarkable…
FIFA WC: Cape Verde set up Argentina showdown after historic knockout qualification
Houston, June 27 (IANS) Cape Verde scripted history by reaching the FIFA World Cup knockout stage on their tournament debut after a goalless draw against Saudi Arabia secured second place in Group H and a last-32 clash with defending champions Argentina.…
US States emerge as new battleground in competition with China
Washington, June 27 (IANS) State governments across the United States have emerged as the new frontline in Washington’s strategic competition with China, with lawmakers and security experts warning that Beijing is increasingly targeting local…
Dipika Chikhlia reacts to being remembered as Sita from ‘Ramayan’ for over three decades
Mumbai, June 27 (IANS) Actress Dipika Chikhlia, who immortalised the role of Sita in Ramanand Sagar’s iconic television series ‘Ramayan’, says she is extremely grateful and calls it her greatest blessing to be recognised as Goddess…
Indian embassy in Doha completes repatriation of 12 victims of Ras Laffan accident, visits injured workers
New Delhi/Doha, June 27 (IANS) The Embassy of India in Doha on Friday said that the mortal remains of all 12 Indian nationals who lost their lives in the tragic industrial accident at Ras Laffan Industrial City in Qatar have now been repatriated to…
Urmila Matondkar recalls juggling between shooting for ‘Chamma Chamma’ & Salman Khan’s ‘Jaanam Samjha Karo’
Mumbai, June 27 (IANS) Actress Urmila Matondkar revealed how she once juggled between hectic shooting schedules between two of her hit projects, her iconic song ‘Chamma Chamma’ from China Gate and her hit movie ‘Jaanam Samjha…
VP Radhakrishnan to begin two-day K’taka visit today
New Delhi, June 27 (IANS) Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan will be on a two-day visit to Karnataka from Saturday to attend a religious event and a conclave on drug-free India in Bengaluru. On Saturday, the Vice President will attend the 517th Birth…
Tisca Chopra heads on a family break, says husband now has ‘both his darlings available for pampering’
Mumbai, June 27 (IANS) Actress Tisca Chopra has taken a much-needed break with her husband and daughter and seems to have headed to Singapore. The actress, sharing glimpses from their fun-filled vacation, revealed that her husband now has “both his…
US lawmakers debate China strategy; balance security, civil liberties
Washington, June 27 (IANS) US lawmakers and national security experts this week agreed that China poses one of America’s most significant strategic challenges, but differed over how Washington should respond without undermining civil liberties,…
Trump panel targets church-state doctrine
Washington, June 27 (IANS) A presidential commission on religious liberty has urged the Justice Department to formally clarify the constitutional understanding of the Establishment Clause, arguing that the phrase “separation of church and…