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Sourav Ganguly hails injured Rishabh Pant's England heroics
Sourav Ganguly praised Rishabh Pant after the wicketkeeper scored 479 runs across seven innings during India's England tour. The former captain highlighted Pant's twin centuries at Headingley and his brave 74 at Lord's despite hand injury. Pant sustained a foot fracture when Chris Woakes delivered a yorker that deflected off his bat during the fourth Test. He retired hurt but returned the following day to complete a determined half-century of 54 runs. The injury forced Pant's withdrawal from the decisive fifth Test at The Oval. Ganguly commended India's resilient fourth Test performance where they batted over 140 overs to secure a draw. Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar contributed match-saving centuries during this marathon...
Jubin Nautiyal calls the duet with judge Shreya Ghoshal destiny
Playback artist Jubin Nautiyal achieves chart success with multiple tracks from recent film releases. His performance on Barbaad from Saiyaara continues gaining popularity alongside Ek Dhadak, which features collaborative vocals with established singer Shreya Ghoshal. The duet represents a significant career milestone for Nautiyal, who previously encountered Ghoshal during his X Factor audition years earlier. Ghoshal served as a judge during that competition and recognized his vocal potential at the time. She encouraged his musical development and praised his distinctive timbre quality. The current collaboration marks a transformative moment in Nautiyal's artistic journey from aspiring contestant to chart-topping performer. His earlier...
While promoting new song, Kaur deems 90s romance superior
Actress Jasmeet Kaur declared 1990s romantic melodies superior to contemporary musical offerings during a recent media interview. She emphasized that classic tracks from that decade remain unmatched and continue influencing modern artists. Kaur referenced legendary performers such as Dharmendra, Amitabh Bachchan, and Raveena Tandon while highlighting the enduring appeal of songs like Tip Tip Barsa Pani. The actress believes current musicians build upon the foundation established by these earlier artists. She considers the previous era's musical legacy irreplaceable. Kaur recently collaborated with Rishabh Jaiswal on the romantic track Yeh Baarish Jab hoti hai. The monsoon-themed song marked the debut musical venture for both...
Himachal youth assail new job policy, vow Mandi protest
The Himachal Unemployed Youth Federation plans a major demonstration in Mandi for July 31 against the state government's Job Trainee Policy. Federation leader Vishal Mandotra expects more than one thousand participants to join the rally. The organization considers the policy an attack on jobless youth who have spent years preparing for government positions. Mandotra argues the measure creates opportunities for favoritism through private agencies rather than merit-based selection. He warns that larger protests will follow if authorities refuse to withdraw the controversial policy. The Federation previously forced the government to abandon its guest teacher policy through street demonstrations. Mandotra questions whether the Chief...
Misri, Funakoshi strategize in Delhi on Quad, Modi visit
Japanese Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs Takehiro Funakoshi conducted meetings with Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri and Principal Secretary Pramod Kumar Mishra on Monday. The discussions centered on strengthening bilateral ties between the two nations. Officials addressed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's planned visit to Japan later this year. The bilateral Foreign Secretary-Vice Minister Dialogue took place in New Delhi. Both representatives emphasized their commitment to the Special Strategic and Global Partnership. Security cooperation, economic partnerships, and people-to-people exchanges dominated the agenda. Regional stability within the Indo-Pacific framework received significant attention. The officials explored...
Suneel Darshan drops Sanu, Narayan, and Yagnik from Andaaz 2
Director Suneel Darshan announced casting changes for his upcoming project Andaaz 2 during a Mumbai trailer launch event. The filmmaker chose fresh vocal talent rather than returning collaborators Udit Narayan, Kumar Sanu, and Alka Yagnik. Darshan explained that new singers were better suited to match the youthful energy required for this production. His previous partnerships with these established artists spanned three decades of successful projects. The decision reflects his commitment to matching artistic elements with story themes. The casting process revealed an unexpected discovery when Darshan met potential supporting actors. One candidate impressed him enough to elevate from a minor role to the male lead position. Aayush...
Shah defends Jaishankar, rebukes opposition in Lok Sabha debate
Parliament experienced disruption on Monday as External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar addressed Operation Sindoor during legislative proceedings. Opposition lawmakers repeatedly interrupted the minister's presentation about India's response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror incident. Home Minister Amit Shah intervened to restore order and criticized the disruptive behavior. Shah questioned whether opposition members trusted their Foreign Minister and accused them of prioritizing foreign narratives over national interests. The Home Minister predicted the opposition would remain out of power for two decades due to such conduct. Jaishankar continued his statement despite the interruptions and highlighted diplomatic achievements in...
BJP's Gupta assails Bihar opposition after court win
The Supreme Court rejected an interim stay request regarding the publication of Bihar's draft electoral roll following the Special Intensive Revision process. Opposition parties faced criticism from the Bharatiya Janata Party for allegedly spreading misinformation among voters. BJP spokesperson Rohan Gupta defended the Election Commission's work and praised the democratic achievement of collecting 7.24 crore voter forms from a total of 7.89 crore eligible citizens. The remaining 65 lakh voter names have been compiled and distributed to political parties for review. Gupta challenged critics to present evidence of procedural violations during the revision process. The spokesperson emphasized that parties received adequate time to address...
Islamabad's Mashhood charts a pro career path for Pakistan esports
Rana Mashhood Ahmed Khan advocates for building Pakistan's complete esports framework through the Digital Youth Hub program. The Prime Minister's Youth Programme chairman met British Esports Federation representatives and Pakistan Esports Task Force members. Their discussions addressed policy development and structural support for the gaming industry's expansion. Commonwealth Asia Youth Alliance Secretariat participated in these collaborative efforts. The initiative provides Pakistani youth access to scholarships, internships, and international career pathways within competitive gaming. Khan identifies training programs, professional development, and infrastructure as essential components for sector growth. Gaming and animation present...

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