Vice-captain Smriti Mandhana anticipates significant support from Indian fans during the upcoming Women's ODI World Cup beginning September 30. The tournament marks India's first hosting opportunity as they face Sri Lanka in their opening match at Guwahati. Mandhana credits the Women's Premier League with preparing the team for large crowds and passionate supporters.
The 25-year-old batter remembers receiving her debut jersey at age 17, describing the moment as unforgettable when she shared photos with family members. Her journey from Sangli presented obstacles as few girls played cricket locally, requiring extended stays away from home for training camps. Mandhana identifies the Commonwealth Games semifinal against Australia as her...
World Health Organisation officials announced that over one billion people currently experience mental health conditions as leaders gather for Thursday's United Nations General Assembly session. The Fourth UN High-level Meeting addresses noncommunicable diseases and represents a decennial opportunity to establish ambitious political declarations through 2030. Dr. Devora Kestel reported that depression affects millions yet only nine percent receive adequate support while merely forty percent of individuals with psychosis access necessary treatment. Countries must develop improved service frameworks to ensure accessible mental healthcare reaches those who need assistance.
Mental healthcare remains difficult to obtain due to financial...
Traders from Pakistan-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan rejected government tax concessions and extended their port blockade demonstration. The sit-in against taxation policies has persisted at Sost Dry Port since July. Pakistani authorities offered conditional import duty waivers valued at four billion rupees for locally consumed goods. Trade representatives must meet strict eligibility requirements under the proposed arrangement.
Delegation leader Javed Hussain expressed dissatisfaction with the federal compromise proposal. Business leaders plan consultations with their representative organization before deciding whether to continue the demonstration. The regional population faces economic hardships under Pakistani administrative control...
Actress-singer Shruti Haasan returned to songwriting during an impromptu piano session. The performer shared video footage on Instagram Thursday showing her musical practice. She explained her recent absence from music creation stemmed from demanding work schedules.
Haasan's acting career in films like Luck and Premam has often overshadowed her musical talents. The artist leads alternative rock band The Extramentals and draws inspiration from groups like Nirvana and Metallica. Her musical repertoire spans playback singing for movies and personal rock compositions.
The multi-talented performer emphasized finding cathartic release through spontaneous creativity rather than pursuing perfection. She expressed gratitude for rediscovering...
Television actress Karishma Tanna maintains her fitness regimen while hosting major Dandiya celebrations in Surat during the Navratri festival. She completed event preparations at 3 AM before attending her morning gym session despite minimal sleep. Tanna chose railway transportation over flights for her journey to Ahmedabad during her recent travel schedule.
The actress recently visited Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga Temple alongside husband Varun Bangera and family members. She appeared in the Bollywood film Sanju and starred in popular web series Scoop, which director Hansal Mehta based on crime journalist Jigna Vora's experiences. Tanna also gained recognition for her performance in the streaming series Hush Hush.
Television actress Dalljiet Kaur returned to painting after a two-year hiatus, sharing her journey on social media September 25th. She posted a video while purchasing art supplies and wrote about picking up brushes again despite past hurt. The actress also began a fitness transformation in July, working with a personal trainer after emotional challenges prevented her wellness goals. Her life faced significant upheaval following two marriage failures.
Kaur married Nikhil Patel in March 2023 and relocated to Kenya with him. The relationship ended within months, forcing her return to India with son Jaydon in January 2024. She previously wed actor Shalin Bhanot in 2009, divorcing in 2015 amid domestic violence allegations. Patel later...
Bobby Deol and Raghav Juyal attended the Asia Cup cricket match between India and Bangladesh at Dubai International Cricket Stadium. The actors promoted their Netflix series while displaying public friendship during the event. Raghav posted an Instagram video featuring Bobby with a caption calling him a lord figure.
Bobby responded by sharing the content and referencing dialogue from their collaborative project. The stadium featured promotional branding for their show while fans cheered for Team India. The duo joined television presenter Sanjana Ganesan during the match intermission.
Deol emphasized how cricket and cinema unite Indian audiences globally. Juyal expressed amazement at the enthusiastic reception their series received in...
A Paris tribunal convicted Nicolas Sarkozy of criminal conspiracy on Thursday. The former French president faced accusations of receiving unlawful campaign funds from Muammar Gaddafi's Libyan government during his 2007 electoral bid. The court cleared him of separate charges involving passive corruption, embezzlement of Libyan public money, and illegal campaign financing. Sarkozy becomes the first French leader found guilty of such a serious criminal offense.
The 70-year-old politician can challenge this verdict through an appeal process. Such action would delay any punishment until courts complete their review. Prosecutors claimed Sarkozy channeled millions of dollars from the Libyan regime into his presidential campaign. Eleven...
Indian shooters dominated the opening day of the ISSF Junior World Cup at Dr. Karni Singh Ranges. Female competitors claimed every medal position in the 50m rifle prone competition. Anushka Thokur secured first place by achieving 621.6 points while teammate Anshika earned second with 619.2. Aadhya Agrawal completed the sweep by finishing third at 615.9 points.
Male athletes also performed strongly during Thursday's events. Deependra Singh Shekhawat captured second place with 617.9 points in his category. Rohit Kanyan added a third-place finish by recording 616.3 points. Individual Neutral Athlete Kamil Nuriakhmetov topped the men's field with 618.9 points. The host nation collected five total medals before Olympic disciplines begin...
