CM Satheesan’s ‘New Age Kerala’ Budget, investment push amid financial storm (Ld)
Thiruvananthapuram, June 19 (IANS) After more than two-and-a-half decades as a legislator, Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan presented his maiden Budget on Friday. With the presentation of the revised State Budget for 2026-27, CM Satheesan also…
Ecclestone may not take 4 wickets everytime but her spells win you the game: Nasser Hussain
New Delhi, June 19 (IANS) Former England captain Nasser Hussain has praised spinner Sophie Ecclestone for successfully adapting her game to the evolving demands of T20 cricket, saying she may not take four wickets in every game but her spells will help…
Bhumi Pednekar calls for stronger focus on rainwater harvesting amid urban water crisis
Mumbai, June 19 (IANS) Actress Bhumi Pednekar has highlighted the urgent need for effective rainwater harvesting systems in India’s rapidly growing cities. She drew attention to the paradox of heavy monsoon rainfall alongside recurring water shortages.…
J&K govt steps in with Rs 175 crore package to revive SEHAT scheme
Srinagar, June 19 (IANS) After private hospitals in Jammu and Kashmir decided to exit the Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY SEHAT scheme, the J&K government on Friday stepped in to revive the scheme with a Rs 175 crore package and assurance of early clearance…
Late Saroj Khan’s son Raju shares anecdotes of filming ‘Ghanan Ghanan’ from Aamir Khan’s ‘Lagaan’
Mumbai, June 19 (IANS) Choreographer Raju Khan, son of the late celebrated choreographer Saroj Khan, has spoken about the challenges he faced while shooting for the song “Ghanan Ghanan” from the 2001 Aamir Khan-starrer “Lagaan”. Recalling his experience,…
Green corridor helps transport brain-dead woman’s organs from Gandhinagar to Ahmedabad
Gandhinagar/Ahmedabad, June 19 (IANS) A green corridor created by police authorities enabled the organs of a 24-year-old brain-dead woman from Gandhinagar to be transported to Ahmedabad Civil Hospital in time for transplantation, following her…
Bhaichung backs Morocco’s attacking midfielder Brahim Diaz to play key role in Scotland clash
Mumbai, June 19 (IANS) Former India captain and football legend Bhaichung Bhutia has shared his views ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group C clash between Morocco and Scotland and opined that attacking midfielder Brahim Diaz could make the difference…
Rs 65,000 crore worth coal gasification projects underway in India: Govt
New Delhi, June 19 (IANS) Coal gasification projects worth more than Rs 65,000 crore are currently under execution in India, signalling that the government’s push to convert coal into chemicals, fuels and industrial feedstock is moving from policy…
Raza Murad reminisces about rare 22-day Kashmir shoot with Kishore Kumar
Mumbai, June 19 (IANS) Veteran Bollywood actor Raza Murad has recalled working with the late legendary Kishore Kumar in the film Door Waadiyon Mein Kahin, which released in 1980. Sharing a glimpse of a dramatic scene from the movie, Raza shared that he…
Charli xcx on staying away from social media: It’s just better for my brain
Los Angeles, June 19 (IANS) Singer Charli xcx said she’s been stepping back from social media as she navigates anxiety, mental health struggles, and the pressures that came with her career breakthrough. “I have actually been a lot more…