Parthiv Patel praised Ravindra Jadeja for his outstanding all-round display in the first Test against the West Indies, where India secured an innings victory at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Wednesday. Patel highlighted Jadeja’s unbeaten century and four-wicket haul, describing his contributions with both bat and ball as vital to India’s dominant performance. He also commended KL Rahul’s steady opening innings and emphasized the importance of experienced players stepping up after the retirements of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli.
Patel called Jadeja India’s greatest all-rounder, noting his nearly 4,000 runs and 335 wickets, and projected that Jadeja would surpass 400 wickets by the end of his career. He remarked that Jadeja’s consistency...
Amitabh Bachchan will serve as the narrator for the upcoming film 120 Bahadur, which stars Farhan Akhtar and is based on the 1962 India-China war. The announcement was made on the quiz show Kaun Banega Crorepati, where Farhan Akhtar and his father, Javed Akhtar, joined Bachchan to discuss the film and share memories. Farhan, who plays Major Shaitan Singh Bhati, spoke about the Battle of Rezang La and the soldiers who faced overwhelming odds.
The film, directed by Razneesh Ghai and produced by Ritesh Sidhwani, Farhan Akhtar, and Amit Chandrra, was shot in Ladakh. It highlights the events of the 1962 conflict and the challenges faced by Indian forces. Diplomatic negotiations failed before the war began in October 1962, as China launched...
Jacob Elordi, known for his role in Saltburn, discussed his experience playing The Creature in Netflix’s new adaptation of Mary Shelley's novel. The 28-year-old actor credited director Guillermo del Toro for fostering a supportive environment on set, which allowed him to approach the character without feeling distressed. Elordi explained that once in prosthetics, the focus needed for the role came naturally, but the set remained open and creatively freeing.
Director Guillermo del Toro, who has long wanted to make a Frankenstein film, shared mixed emotions about finishing the project. He described the process as both celebratory and challenging, reflecting on the story’s themes of forgiveness, acceptance, and the relationships between...
Sir Vivian Richards led a group of cricket legends and sports figures as Cricket West Indies organized its inaugural Golf Day on Wednesday. Notable attendees included Brian Lara, Sir Richie Richardson, Shai Hope, and Roston Chase, who joined to highlight the global impact of West Indies cricket. The gathering gave sports leaders and former players a chance to connect outside the cricket field, share experiences, and enjoy friendly competition in an outdoor environment.
This event is part of Cricket West Indies’ plan to reach international audiences and encourage collaboration between different sports. Organizers aimed to show how values such as teamwork, resilience, and respect from cricket can be applied elsewhere. The day also...
Vidushi Tiwari, who played Ishani on the Star Plus drama Anupamaa, has left the series due to serious health issues. She said on social media that for two months she faced lung and throat issues that took her voice, and made breathing hard, and she chose to focus on recovery.
Tiwari reported an improvement, said the treatment continues, and confirmed she has quit the role a year after joining the cast, while thanking the production team for their support. Fans knew her as Ishu Baby, a character that added warmth to the family story, and her exit closes a chapter for the show that remains one of television’s most-watched since 2020.
Playback singer Harshdeep Kaur has released her latest Punjabi song Maula Toh Puch with Bismil under the VYRL Originals label. The track is a soulful love ballad that portrays a connection between two hearts bound beyond time, blending deep emotion with divine devotion.
Composed by Arjit and written by Arjun Sarkar, the song features a Sufi-pop arrangement that seamlessly blends traditional folk elements with modern tones. Kaur said the collaboration reflects the spiritual energy that links two people and praised Bismil for complementing her voice on the composition.
Bismil described Maula Toh Puch as a song born from the soul, representing love that exists without conditions or validation. He said the duet mirrors the balance of the...
An Indian delegation led by Pankaj Agarwal, Secretary in the Ministry of Power, concluded its visit to Denmark on Wednesday after extensive discussions with key stakeholders in the energy sector. The team met representatives from the Danish Meteorological Institute, Orsted Balancing Responsible, Middelgrunden Offshore Windfarm, and other institutions to explore the role of thermal power in renewable energy systems.
The Embassy of India in Denmark, along with the Indo-Danish Chamber of Commerce and several Danish organizations, hosted an Indo-Danish Roundtable on Green Hydrogen and Maritime Collaboration. Ambassador Manish Prabhat emphasized the importance of long-term cooperation between the two nations in clean energy and green...
Former ZANU-PF Central Committee member and war veteran Blessed Geza has cautioned that President Emmerson Mnangagwa could face a political confrontation at the upcoming ZANU-PF National Conference, signaling widening rifts within the ruling party. Posting on X, Geza claimed the conference would not be routine for Mnangagwa and his allies, whom he accused of exploiting party structures for personal benefit.
Geza also criticized party spokesperson Christopher Mutsvangwa for defending individuals Vice President Constantino Chiwenga had labeled as corrupt. He urged Mutsvangwa to retract his comments, praising Chiwenga for his role in the events that led to the end of Robert Mugabe’s rule.
The remarks come amid intensifying factional...
President Emmerson Mnangagwa is set to present a fleet of vehicles to ZANU-PF Central Committee members on Wednesday, a move described by party insiders as both a gesture of appreciation and a measure to boost logistics ahead of the party’s upcoming conference. The announcement was shared on X by Snowball Tongogara, confirming the handover plans.
Details about the vehicle models and allocation process have not been disclosed. The decision has drawn mixed reactions online, with some supporters viewing it as recognition of party service, while critics question the timing, given the nation’s economic difficulties.
The event precedes ZANU-PF’s National Conference in Manicaland, where internal divisions, succession debates, and discussions...
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