NEW DELHI: D Gukesh has admitted that criticism over his recent performances is justified, saying he understands why former champions have questioned his form. The reigning world champion, who will defend his title later this year, said he has not played up to expectations over the last 18 months but remains focused on improving.Speaking ahead…
James Earl Jones has one of the most recognizable voices in cinema. That deep, commanding voice that fills every room. He’s been in countless films and television shows. He’s won major awards across theater, film, and television. He’s been nominated for Academy Awards. He’s played Darth Vader. He’s played kings and presidents and fathers and…
Veteran actor Anupam Kher turned emotional as he marked 42 years in Indian cinema on May 25. The actor celebrated the special occasion by sharing a heartfelt video on social media, remembering the release of his debut film ‘Saaransh’, which hit theatres on May 25, 1984. Known for memorable performances in films like ‘Daddy’, ‘A…
Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday said that reducing excise duties on petrol and diesel would lead to a revenue loss of around Rs 1 lakh crore. She also stressed the need to give confidence to people and that “India cannot afford fear mongering.”Her remarks came as fuel prices saw a fresh round of…
Kareena Kapoor Khan marked May 25 with birthday posts for two people close to her: brother-in-law Kunal Kemmu and longtime friend Karan Johar. The actor shared unseen pictures with both of them on her social media account and added warm notes for each. Her post for Kunal featured a family moment with Saif Ali Khan…
Gujarat Titans captain Shubman Gill during IPL 2026. (AP Photo) New Delhi: Less than two months before the 2026 T20 World Cup, Shubman Gill was dropped from India’s squad. Elevated as vice-captain for the Asia Cup, the right-handed batter failed to produce the returns, prompting the think tank to take the tough call. Tipped to…
King Charles (Image: Wikipedia) There are some quotes that feel less like statements and more like quiet confessions. They do not arrive with dramatic language or grand declarations. Instead, they sound like thoughts that have lived inside someone for a long time before finally being spoken aloud. This reflection from King Charles belongs to that…
Lucknow Super Giants (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: Since entering the fray in the Indian Premier League (IPL), Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) have always shown promise heading into the new campaign.But as a campaign would grow old, that said promise would evaporate in the thin air. And the 2026 season offered no exception. Last week, the…
FWICE has stepped into the growing dispute around ‘Don 3’ after reports claimed Ranveer Singh walked out of Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani’s film shortly before its shoot. Ashoke Pandit, Chief Advisor of the Federation of Western India Cine Employees, called the matter serious and criticized the reported trend of actors leaving films close to…
D Gukesh, Divya Deshmukh, Koneru Humpy, and R Praggnanandhaa (Photo by Michal Walusza/Norway Chess) NEW DELHI: This year, Norway Chess returns to the capital city of Oslo for the first time, after spending 13 consecutive years finding its footing in Stavanger. In another change, this will not be World No. 1 and five-time World Champion…