Veteran actor Asha Parekh, celebrated for iconic films such as ‘Kati Patang’, ‘Caravan’, ‘Chirag’, ‘Teesri Manzil’ and ‘Love In Tokyo’, has had a remarkable career spanning decades. The actress has admitted that Nasir Hussain whose death anniversary was on March 13, was the only man she loved. Despite never marrying, the legendary star has often…
R Madhavan turns barren land into lush coconut farm in Tamil Nadu; 3-year eco-friendly project brings back biodiversity, actor plans expansion across India While many celebrities explored new hobbies during the Covid-19 lockdown, R Madhavan found a different way to spend his time, nurturing nature. The actor, known for his passion for sustainability and technology-driven…
Hashmatullah Shahidi was on Tuesday named captain of the Afghanistan squad for the one-off Test and three-match ODI series against India from June 6 to 20.The ODI squad includes players such as Rashid Khan, Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Ibrahim Zadran. For the Test match, Afghanistan have picked a mix of experienced and young players. Rahmat Shah,…
Hardik Pandya at ‘MI MIX’ fan event on Sunday. (Pic credit: MI’s X post) MUMBAI: The cricketing fraternity, today, acknowledges Hardik Pandya as one of the finest white-ball allrounders in the game, but when Mumbai Indians first spotted him in domestic cricket, he was just a hardworking youngster from Baroda, who only knew how to…
An Indian business owner in Portugal said in a street interview that he mainly hires Indian workers because Portuguese employees are “too expensive” and communication is easier with people from India.Asked whether he only hires Indians, the man replied: “Yes.” He said Portuguese workers cost more and described language as a barrier when dealing with…
England’s Ollie Robinson celebrates taking the wicket of Pakistan’s Saim Ayub. (Reuters Photo) NEW DELHI: Ollie Robinson has entered one of Test cricket’s most exclusive statistical clubs, becoming the first bowler in more than a century to boast a bowling average below 19 after playing at least 20 matches.Robinson’s two wickets in the first innings…
Jaguar Land Rover may cut up to 4,000 jobs as it targets £1.7bn in savings amid mounting financial pressures. Tata Motors-owned Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) is opening a voluntary redundancy programme that could see around 4,000 jobs cut over the next two years, according to a UK media report. The development comes nearly a year…
On a hot summer day, when most of his peers grabbed a drink from the cooler and moved on, Quazeem Tiamiyu paused to think about what’s underneath. That very thought led this University of Maine student to develop something extraordinary: a safe alternative to the toxic conventional insulation used in beverage coolers. And he built…
For its low-priced packs, Britannia has largely relied on shrinkflation, keeping the retail price unchanged while reducing the quantity in each pack. BENGALURU: Britannia Industries may implement another 1.5-2% price increase next quarter, largely through “shrinkflation” in its Rs 5 and Rs 10 packs, as higher sugar, palm oil and fuel costs continue to weigh…
Kemar Roach (Pic credit: WI Cricket) Kemar Roach etched his name alongside some of West Indies’ greatest fast bowlers as the veteran seamer claimed his 300th Test wicket during a dominant innings-and-217-run victory over Sri Lanka in the opening Test, a result that also went down as one of the biggest wins in the Caribbean…