Actress Zeenat Aman reflected on Rudyard Kipling's poem If in a monochromatic Instagram post on Monday. The veteran performer explained she first encountered the verses as a schoolgirl but failed to grasp their significance at that age. She wrote the poem acquired new meaning as she matured and served as guidance for raising her sons, Azaan and Zahaan, without a co-parent.
Aman gained prominence in the 1970s and 1980s by portraying bold and modern characters in films such as Hare Rama Hare Krishna and Don. She challenged traditional depictions of women in Hindi cinema through her confident performances and progressive roles. The actress recently appeared in the streaming series The Royals and maintains an active social media presence.
Congress spokesperson Abhishek Singhvi congratulated the Indian women's cricket team for defeating Pakistan in an ODI World Cup match but referenced Operation Sindoor in his remarks. The Rajya Sabha member wrote on X that Pakistan excels at drama off the field but suffers disaster during competition. His comments may create tension within Congress as the party opposes sporting ties with Pakistan.
India defeated Pakistan by 88 runs on Sunday in Colombo after setting a target of 248 runs. Indian women cricketers declined to shake hands with Pakistani counterparts after the match at R. Premadasa Stadium. Singhvi's Operation Sindoor reference contradicts his party's position, as Congress leadership previously criticized Prime Minister Modi...
Researchers at Nagaland University created a flexible supercapacitor device capable of powering wearable electronics, electric vehicles, and renewable energy systems. The Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, supported the research, and the Anusandhan National Research Foundation funded the project. The team constructed a working prototype that demonstrates practical applications in health-monitoring devices, IoT gadgets, robotics, and electric vehicles.
The device uses cobalt-doped molybdenum diselenide and delivers an energy density of 34.54 W h kg⁻¹. It maintains stability over 10,000 charge-discharge cycles and retains performance after repeated bending and twisting. The innovation could reduce India's dependence on imported...
The Andhra Cricket Association will dedicate two stands at the ACA-VDCA Vizag cricket stadium to Indian women cricketers Mithali Raj and Ravi Kalpana on Oct. 12 before the India vs Australia ICC Women's Cricket World Cup match. The association accelerated its decision after star batter Smriti Mandhana requested the honor at a Breaking Boundaries fireside chat with Andhra Pradesh Minister Nara Lokesh in August 2025. Mandhana emphasized the lack of stadium stands recognizing prominent Indian women cricketers.
Minister Nara Lokesh consulted the Andhra Cricket Association immediately after Mandhana's appeal, and officials agreed to name stands after women's cricket icons at the Vizag venue. The inauguration represents the first tribute of...
India batter Jemimah Rodrigues stated the squad aims to win the 2025 Women's ODI World Cup to honor veterans who built the foundation for women's cricket in the nation. Rodrigues spoke after India secured their second consecutive tournament victory with an 88-run win over Pakistan at R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Sunday. She praised the leadership transition from Mithali Raj and Jhulan Goswami to current captains Harmanpreet Kaur and Smriti Mandhana.
Rodrigues noted challenging pitch conditions in Guwahati and Colombo required batting adjustments. The team focuses on staying present and creating their internal environment amid tournament pressure. Former captain Mithali Raj highlighted fast bowler Kranti Gaud's rapid adaptation to...
Television actress Shraddha Arya attended a Dandiya night celebration after an extended absence from public events. The actress wore traditional attire and participated enthusiastically in dancing and festivities with her husband, Rahul Nagal, and their twins. She shared photographs from the evening on her Instagram account and mentioned experiencing back pain from the active celebration.
The actress recently marked her twins reaching 10 months old with a custom cake bearing a celebratory message. Arya continues balancing motherhood with her acting career on Kundali Bhagya, where she plays Preeta. The role has earned her substantial recognition and a loyal audience over several years.
Arya began her acting career with the 2006 Tamil...
Union Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju criticized Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Monday for making negative statements about India while traveling abroad. Rijiju stated that Gandhi's position as one of the country's highest constitutional officeholders requires him to act more responsibly when representing the Indian Parliament overseas. The minister's comments followed Gandhi's South America trip, where he claimed systematic attacks threatened India's democratic foundations under the Modi government.
Rijiju contrasted Gandhi's behavior with former opposition leaders from both major parties, and he noted that prominent figures such as L.K. Advani, Atal Bihari Vajpayee, Sushma Swaraj, Jaswant Singh, and Arun Jaitley never...
Actress Sriya Reddy praised her castmates from They Call Him OG on social media after the film's success. She described lead actor Pawan Kalyan as warm and endearing, while calling Emraan Hashmi a lovely person who transformed when the cameras rolled. Reddy thanked director Sujeeth for creating the character Geetha, and she stated the role demonstrated strength through courage.
The film features Emraan Hashmi, Priyanka Arul Mohan, Prakash Raj, and Sriya Reddy in major roles. DVV Danayya and Kalyan Dasari produced the action-heavy project under DVV Entertainment. Ravi K Chandran ISC and Manoj Paramahamsa ISC handled cinematography, while Navin Nooli completed editing work.
The production was scheduled to release on Sept. 27 of the...
North Bengal landslides killed 23 people as of Monday morning after heavy rainfall struck the hills, Terai, and Dooars regions. The National Disaster Response Force compiled the figure with district administrators from Darjeeling and Jalpaiguri, but officials believe the count may rise as crews continue rescue operations. Governor C.V. Ananda Bose opened a rapid action center at the Governor's House to handle emergency calls from residents and stranded tourists. The facility assigned a special duty officer and established a helpline for affected individuals to reach authorities.
Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee planned to visit North Bengal later on Monday to assess conditions. She advised tourists to remain at their current locations...
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