Indian-origin Democrat Pia Dandiya, 39, is running for Florida’s 22nd Congressional District in the November 3 US midterm elections.Dandiya faces Republican Casey Askar for the newly redrawn district, an open seat that stretches across parts of Palm Beach, Broward, Hendry and Collier counties. The district has no incumbent under the new boundaries, making the contest…
Actor Sivakarthikeyan has explained his approach to smoking and drinking scenes in films, saying he avoids them when they are not needed for the story. The actor has often been appreciated for keeping such scenes out of his films. However, he has clarified that he is open to performing them if the role requires it….
People walk past a Likud party campaign billboard featuring Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu alongside opposition party leaders and bearing the Hebrew slogan “Right or Palestine,” ahead of Israel’s general election, in Beni Brak, Israel (AP Photo) Three years after the October 7 attack, Benjamin Netanyahu faces a crucial electoral test over security, political accountability…
Harmanpreet Kaur continued to underline her stature in Indian women’s cricket with a magnificent 126 off 121 balls against Zimbabwe in the second ODI on Sunday, surpassing former captain Mithali Raj to become India’s second-highest century-maker in women’s ODIs.The former India captain’s landmark innings, complemented by Deepti Sharma‘s unbeaten 106 off 86 balls, powered India…
Javed Akhtar defends Rashmika Mandanna amid criticism over her Hindi accent; says, ‘This fake and baseless linguistic superiority is not acceptable’ Veteran lyricist and screenwriter Javed Akhtar has come out in support of actor Rashmika Mandanna after she addressed criticism of her Hindi accent. Reacting to the debate over her pronunciation in Hindi films, the…
Daler Mehndi row ends? Minister Subodh Uniyal apologises over phone, Mika Singh’s team says, ‘We hope this matter can now be put behind us’ Uttarakhand Cabinet Minister Subodh Uniyal has apologised to singer Daler Mehndi in a phone call, bringing the row at the Kunjapuri fair closer to an end. Singer Mika Singh’s team has…
Rana Daggubati has shared an amusing behind-the-scenes tale about his short appearance in ‘Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani’, saying the cameo happened on the spur of the moment because of his friendship with Ranbir Kapoor and director Ayan Mukerji. Speaking at IFP at Mehboob Studios in Mumbai, Rana recalled that the two showed up at his…
Radhika Apte on violent films: ‘I don’t understand how one can watch and eat popcorn while 50 men or women are getting beaten up’ Radhika Apte, known for choosing varied roles across genres, has made it clear that she wants no part of the extremely violent films that are ruling cinemas today. Speaking ahead of…
Australia have received a timely boost ahead of the series-deciding third Test against South Africa, with all-rounder Cameron Green declaring himself fit for the Cape Town encounter. However, the 27-year-old is expected to return as a specialist batter, having yet to receive clearance to bowl following an abdominal muscle injury.Green’s availability comes at a crucial…
The excitement around ‘Mookuthi Amman 2’ has reached a new level ahead of its theatrical release, with Nayanthara receiving a grand tribute from her fans. The actor will return to the screen as the goddess Amman in the upcoming sequel, directed by Sundar C. With the film scheduled to release on November 6, the makers…