Zakir Khan promises mix of emotions, comic twists in ‘Chacha Vidhayak Hain Humare 3’

Mumbai, April 22 (IANS) Stand-up artiste and actor Zakir Khan is set to make a comeback with the third season of his hit streaming series, ‘Chacha Vidhayak Hain Humare’.Ahead of the new season’s release, Zakir revealed that it promises an adventurous journey of emotions, filled with unexpected twists and turns. The upcoming season continues the […]
Hindi cinema’s story-driven, socially conscious filmmaker who even got ‘police summons’

New Delhi, April 22 (IANS) A unique combination of circumstances led to him landing in Bombay soon after the Partition and being tasked with directing a film, though his cinematic experience was limited to being a film journalist. He even managed to rope in a top actor – and on the very first day, questioned […]
Lara Dutta: As I grow older, I’m breaking free from the idea of being glamorous

Mumbai, April 22 (IANS) Actress and former Miss Universe Lara Dutta, who is gearing up for her upcoming web series ‘Ranneeti: Balakot & Beyond’, has shared that with age, she is shedding the notion of being glamorous. Instead, she aims to focus on roles that make a lasting impression on the audience. The actress expressed […]
Gukesh wins Candidates tournament, becomes the challenger for world title

Chennai, April 22 (IANS) Seventeen-year-old Indian chess Grandmaster D. Gukesh on Monday became the youngest player to win the FIDE Candidates tournament and to become the challenger for the world chess title. Gukesh will now play against world champion and Chinese Grandmaster Liren Ding for the world title. Gukesh drew with the American Grandmaster and […]
IPL 2024: RR v MI overall head-to-head; When and where to watch

Jaipur, April 22 (IANS) Table toppers Rajasthan Royals (RR) will host five-time champions Mumbai Indians (MI) in their reverse fixture of the IPL 2024 on Monday. In the latest match-up between the two sides at Mumbai three weeks ago, RR beat MI comfortably by six wickets with 27 balls to spare. The two teams have […]
‘Indian Chess Federation lost a great branding opportunity despite sponsoring players’

Chennai, April 22 (IANS) Despite paying Rs 40 lakh to all the Indian players who had played in the FIDE Candidates tournament, the All India Chess Federation (AICF) seems to have lost a great branding opportunity. Interestingly, 17-year-old Indian Grandmaster D. Gukesh won the tournament to become the challenger for the world title held by […]
IPL 2024: Tewatia’s cameo after Sai Kishore’s outstanding 4-33 helps Gujarat Titans beat PBKS (Ld)

Mullanpur, April 22 (IANS) Left-arm spinner Sai Kishore came up with an outstanding bowling effort to claim a four-fer as Gujarat Titans caught Punjab Kings in a spin web and strangled their batters on their way to a comfortable three-wicket victory in Match 37 of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh […]
Premier League: Liverpool win at Fulham to go level with leaders Arsenal

London, April 22 (IANS) Liverpool boosted their Premier League title challenge with a 3-1 victory away at Fulham as they moved level on points with Arsenal at the summit of the Premier League table. Liverpool dominated the early stages but squandered a golden opportunity to break the deadlock in the third minute when Luis Diaz […]
Gukesh emerges youngest-ever Candidates winner; qualifies for World Championship match vs Ding Liren (Ld)

Toronto, April 22 (IANS) The 17-year-old Grandmaster D Gukesh scripted history by becoming the youngest-ever player to win the FIDE Candidates tournament on Monday after his final round game with Hikaru Nakamura ended in a draw. Gukesh scored 9/14 points to clinch the honour and become only the second Indian after Vishwanathan Anand to win […]
LaLiga: Bellingham’s late goal gives Real Madrid ‘Clasico’ win to leave title in their grasp

Madrid, April 22 (IANS) Jude Bellingham scored an injury time goal to give Real Madrid a 3-2 win at home to FC Barcelona to decide the ‘Clasico’ and all but seal this season’s LaLiga title. The England midfielder finished Lucas Vazquez’s cross at the far post after a run from Brahim Diaz had worked space […]