Hsieh, who also uses the English name of Akon, added, “I saw 43-year-old Bopanna win the men’s doubles title at this year’s Australian Open and also rise to the World No. 1 spot in doubles. I realised that I was 10 years younger than him and should be able to fight again ... [Read More]
19 May,2024 07:51 AM IST | Mumbai | Suvam PalYou may have excelled in soaking in everything about the sporting year of 2023. Now’s the time to go one step ahead and answer these questions on sports events and personalities which will make the Olympic year of 2024 special... [Read More]
31 December,2023 07:14 AM IST | Mumbai | Suvam PalFancy cracking this quiz without peeping at the answer box? A good score will mean you are ready for the sporting year... [Read More]
02 January,2023 09:42 AM IST | Mumbai | Suvam PalA fairy-tale romance with an African-American jazz sensation, surviving a murder attempt, an epic escape from the jaws of death at a Japanese labour camp during World War II—all this after being part of India’s inaugural cricket Test match at the Lord’s Cricket Ground in 1932, whose 90th anniversary we celebrate this week... [Read More]
26 June,2022 08:38 AM IST | Mumbai | Suvam PalRemembering Soli, the Parsi batsman, whose 61 in the first innings of a Brabourne Stadium-hosted Probables v Possibles cricket match 90 years ago, earned him a place in the Indian team for their first-ever Test match held on June 25, 1932, at Lord’s in London... [Read More]
23 January,2022 07:47 AM IST | Mumbai | Suvam PalLegendary actor and filmmaker Manoj Kumar passed away on April 4 at the age of 87. His mortal remains was brought to his Juhu residence today. Several Bollywood personalities graced the funeral procession (Pics/ Shadab Khan)... [Read More]
05 April,2025 02:36 PM ISTRupali Ganguly`s entire world revolves around her family, and her Instagram is proof. The actress often shares sweet and happy moments with her family members on social media. On Rupali Ganguly`s birthday, here`s looking at the actress` sweet and heartwarming family moments:... [Read More]
04 April,2025 07:57 AM ISTThe Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has developed the Nature Elevated Trail at Malabar Hill in south Mumbai, ensuring ecological balance while creating an attraction for Mumbaikars and tourists visiting the city. Pics/BMC... [Read More]
30 March,2025 04:27 PM ISTThe Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) chief Bhushan Gagrani on Friday chaired a high-level monsoon preparedness meeting and ordered a joint survey of waterlogging-prone spots in city, the officials said. (Story/Sameer Surve)... [Read More]
28 March,2025 11:00 PM ISTDude, who took my road!. With BMC’s manic assault on the city’s roads under the guise of concreting, Mumbai resembles a war zone these days. Mumbaikars, already traumatised by the city’s traffic, pollution, heat and infrastructure work, are now faced with riskily navigating either mounds of rubble from the scraped up roads or strips of walkways that would require the dexterity of a ballet dancer. A traffic jam courtesy dug up roads at Kandivli East. (Pic/Satej Shinde)... [Read More]
26 March,2025 12:22 PM ISTThe Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has removed the rumble strips near the MHADA signal in Mulund East following a report by Mid-Day. Residents had been enduring sleepless nights due to the persistent noise and vibrations caused by the rumble strips. (PICS/Rajesh Gupta)... [Read More]
26 March,2025 11:27 AM ISTA massive fire broke out in a truck carrying gas cylinders in Dharavi area of Mumbai on Monday night, the civic officials said. Pics/Shada Khan... [Read More]
24 March,2025 11:38 PM ISTA fire broke out on the 10th floor of the Marine Palace building, located near BMC School in Chandanwadi, on Monday afternoon, the officials said. Pics/Sameer Abedi... [Read More]
24 March,2025 08:10 PM ISTOn Saturday, March 8, a protester climbed Elizabeth Tower, also known as Big Ben, in London. He waved a Palestinian flag from the famous landmark. Streets around the area were closed, and many emergency vehicles arrived at the scene. The tower is part of the Palace of Westminster, which houses the UK Parliament. The protester continued to live-stream video from the side of the tower for more than four hours. Authorities monitored the situation closely while trying to handle the incident safely. It is unclear how the protester managed to climb the tower or what actions will be taken against him. The event caused disruptions in the area, drawing attention from both the public and media.... [Read More]
09 March,2025 12:24 PM ISTCrazxy, a whodunit film starring Sohum Shah and directed by Girish Kohli, delves into the challenges of creating an original movie without star power or big names leading the cast. In a candid conversation, the actor-director duo discussed the difficulties of securing financing for such unconventional projects. Shah, known for his role in Tumbbad, expressed his desire to revitalize the filmmaking industry by returning to the old-school approach. He criticized the modern studio culture, where low-risk, formulaic productions dominate, and argued that the industry`s business-driven mentality stifles creativity and originality.... [Read More]
28 February,2025 03:28 PM ISTA group of released Palestinian prisoners were met with cheers in Ramallah on Thursday (February 27), following an overnight exchange marking the final swap as part of a fragile truce in Gaza. Hamas handed over the bodies of four Israeli hostages while it waited for hundreds of Palestinian prisoners to be released by Israel in return. Earlier, a bus carrying some of the freed prisoners was seen leaving Israel`s Ofer prison in the occupied West Bank. The group got off the bus to cheers from hundreds congregated outside, with some of the released men - clad in green jackets and keffiyehs - hoisted aloft by the crowd. The first phase of the ceasefire included the exchange of 33 Israeli hostages in total for around 2,000 Palestinian prisoners and detainees, and the withdrawal of Israeli troops from some positions in Gaza as well as an influx of aid.... [Read More]
27 February,2025 10:30 AM ISTIran recently unveiled its largest drone, named `Gaza,` in honor of the Palestinian enclave devastated by ongoing war. Major General Hossein Salami, Commander-in-Chief of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), and Amir Ali Hajizadeh, commander of the IRGC Aerospace Force, inspected the drone in footage aired on January 26. Previously called the Shahed 149 Gaza, the drone has been updated and renamed. Hajizadeh revealed that the drone can carry up to 12 bombs and will be used for border operations. The Gaza Strip, home to 2.3 million Palestinians before the conflict, has suffered heavy destruction due to over a year of fighting between Israel and Hamas, which is backed by Iran.... [Read More]
26 February,2025 02:45 PM ISTTension broke out on the Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) campus in Odisha after the body of a third-year student from Nepal, Prakriti Lamsal, 20, was found in her hostel room. Authorities confirmed that the BTech student died by suicide. Following the discovery, dozens of Nepali students gathered and protested, later claiming they were evicted from the campus. Initially, KIIT instructed over 500 Nepali students to leave the campus, creating further distress, but later reversed this decision. Prakriti took her her own life due to a troubled relationship with a male student at KIIT. Social media posts have emerged suggesting that Prakriti Lamsal was being harassed by her ex-boyfriend Advik Shrivastav before her tragic death. Her cousin has also filed a complaint alleging that she was being blackmailed by a male student at KIIT, which led her to take her own life. On the evening of February 16, police apprehended Srivastava near Biju Patnaik International Airport, with reports indicating he was trying to leave Bhubaneswar. A flight ticket from Bhubaneswar to Kolkata, dated February 16 and bearing his name, surfaced online, fueling speculation that he might have been attempting to flee following Lamsal`s death. Srivastava has since been arrested and charged under Section 108 of the Indian Penal Code for abetment of suicide. The father of the deceased has now demanded justice for his daughter.... [Read More]
19 February,2025 02:15 PM ISTPresident Trump`s controversial plan to take control of war-torn Gaza and create a "Riviera of the Middle East" after relocating Palestinians drew strong criticism from international leaders. Trump proposed resettling Palestinians in peaceful areas, aiming to end violence. His plan faced swift condemnation, especially from Saudi Arabia, Russia, China, Germany, Spain, Ireland, and the UK, all of whom support a two-state solution. China opposed forced Palestinian relocation, and France also criticized the idea. A Hamas spokesperson called it "ridiculous and absurd." Trump envisioned building a resort where international communities could coexist peacefully, following the devastation of Gaza after 15 months of Israeli bombing, which killed over 47,000 people. It’s unclear whether he will pursue this plan or use it as leverage.... [Read More]
06 February,2025 10:15 AM ISTDuring a joint press conference with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, President Donald Trump made an extraordinary proposal for the United States to take control of the Gaza Strip. Trump suggested that the U.S. would "own" the territory and manage its reconstruction after ongoing conflict with Hamas. He outlined plans to remove unexploded bombs, clear destroyed buildings, and rebuild the area with economic development that would provide jobs and housing for the local population. In addition, Trump repeated his controversial call for Palestinians to leave Gaza and move to nearby countries like Egypt and Jordan, despite strong opposition from both the Palestinian people and those countries. His comments have sparked widespread criticism and rejection of the idea.... [Read More]
05 February,2025 11:26 AM ISTBollywood Superstar Aamir Khan unveils the Hindi trailer launch of Naga Chaitanya`s film `Thandel,` at the press conference which was held in Mumbai. The superstar praised the Thandel trailer, calling it beautifully shot with a compelling story. He loved the song Dinka Chika and praised Chay and Sai Pallavi for their performances, calling Chay an ideal co-star and a great person to work with. Naga Chaitanya has worked with Aamir in the film `Laal Singh Chaddha`, which was released in 2022. The movie marked the Bollywood debut of Naga Chaitanya, who is the elder son of veteran actor Nagarjuna. There was also a mention of `Ghajini 2` at the event. `Thandel`, which also stars Sai Pallavi in the lead role, is directed by Chandoo Mondeti and produced by Bunny Vasu, with Allu Aravind presenting it... [Read More]
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