Veteran actress and playback singer R. Balasaraswathi Devi, a pioneer in Telugu cinema, has passed away at 97. Her career, spanning over 2,000 songs and significant contributions to classical music in films, left an indelible mark. Leaders, including Telangana CM Revanth Reddy and Andhra Pradesh Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan, mourned her loss, acknowledging her irreplaceable…
Former England cricketer Michael Vaughan has predicted the Ashes will finish in a 2-2 draw (Image credit: Agencies) NEW DELHI: Former England cricketer Michael Vaughan has predicted the Ashes will finish in a 2-2 draw, with both Australia and England winning two Tests each and one ending in a draw. Vaughan also believes England, led…
It has been described as the ‘best rice in the world’ by Taste Atlas, more evocatively as ‘karza faad’ (debt-breaker) by farmers, and even found a place in the tragic love story of Heer Ranjha written by famous Punjabi poet Waris Shah in the 18th century. Today, this aromatic variety is used to whip up…
Aditya Dhar’s ‘Dhurandhar’ is making waves at the box office, particularly in Pakistan, where its carefully crafted narrative strikes a chord. Actor Naveen Kaushik shared that viewers appreciate the film’s respectful take on their culture, steering clear of stereotypes and instead exposing the corrupt forces at play in society. Aditya Dhar‘s ‘Dhurandhar’ is showing no…
LoP in the Lok Sabha and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi meets a patient undergoing treatment after alleged consumption of contaminated water, at Bombay Hospital, in Indore. (@INCIndia/X via PTI Photo) NEW DELHI/INDORE: The Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, today met the families of the victims who died due to the…
Ayush Badoni during a training session in Rajkot. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Ayush Badoni’s surprise inclusion in India’s ODI squad for the ongoing series against New Zealand has ignited a fierce debate, with former India captain and ex-BCCI chief selector Krishnamachari Srikkanth launching a scathing attack on the decision and questioning the very basis of…
Salman Khan is reportedly set to make a grand appearance in Riteish Deshmukh’s upcoming historical epic Raja Shivaji. The superstar will portray Jeeva Mahala, the courageous and loyal warrior who was one of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s most trusted aides. According to reports, Salman will film his sequence on November 7, and the scene is expected…
India’s state-run oil refiners are expected to continue importing Russian crude through intermediary traders despite fresh US sanctions on Rosneft PJSC and Lukoil PJSC, two of Russia’s largest oil companies, industry sources told PTI. The sanctions target firms accused of helping fund the Kremlin’s “war machine” in Ukraine.The sanctions, announced this week, cover companies that…
Shafali Verma will look to hit the ground running in the semi-final clash against Australia on Thursday (Images via Getty Images) Recalled at the last minute for India’s ICC Women’s World Cup semifinal against Australia, opener Shafali Verma admitted she never wished for teammate Pratika Rawal’s injury but believes destiny brought her back into the…
The South Indian film industry witnessed significant events today. Filmmaker Thakkali Srinivasan passed away. Harish Shankar apologized to Mahesh Babu fans. Parthiban clarified remarks on Vijay and Trisha. Hansika Motwani and Sohael Khaturiya officially divorced. Dinjith Ayyathan met Prabhas, sparking collaboration rumors. These developments kept fans engaged across social media. There has been a lot…
