‘You absolutely need to have the discipline…’: Watson’s advice on social media usage
New Delhi, May 30 (IANS) While IPL 2024 produced towering scores, stellar spells and unforgettable memories for cricket connoisseurs, the tournament also saw numerous instances of players being trolled and abused on their social media handles by anonymous fan accounts. In this ever-growing digital age, social media has become an inseparable part of cricketers’ lives. […]
Who’s shining on OTT this week? Gashmeer Mahajani in ‘Gunaah’, Benedict Cumberbatch in ‘Eric’
New Delhi, May 30 (IANS) The streaming platforms in the first week of June are all set to bring titles like ‘Gunaah’, ‘Uppu Puli Kaaram’, and ‘Eric’, among others, for you to binge-watch. Here is a list of five titles that have caught the attention of IANS this week: ‘Uppu Puli Kaaram’: The Tamil series, […]
Sofia Vergara reveals she hired dialect coach to improve her accent
Los Angeles, May 30 (IANS) Actress Sofia Vergara was once determined to get rid of her melodic accent, fearing her speech would limit opportunities. While discussing the roles she has been offered since her days on ‘Modern Family’, the actress revealed that she didn’t want to be cast as her character ‘Gloria (Pritchett) again’ in […]
French Open: Alcaraz passes tough de Jong test to advance as rainy disrupts schedule
Paris, May 30 (IANS) With Wednesday’s schedule at the French Open disrupted by incessant rain, Spanish third seed Carlos Alcaraz overcame a stern test from Dutch qualifier Jesper de Jong to reach the third round. With matches possible only on the two show courts — Court Philippe Chatrier and Court Suzanne Lenglen that are covered […]
French Open: Iga Swiatek saves match point to beat Naomi Osaka
Paris, May 30 (IANS) World No.1 Iga Swiatek came back from 0-3 down to save a match point at 5-3 in the decider before overcoming Naomi Osaka and pulling off a great escape into the third round at the French Open here on Wednesday. In a clash between two four-time Grand Slam winners, Swiatek, the […]
Flick wants to repeat successful Bayern times at Barcelona
Berlin, May 30 (IANS) August 14, 2020, remains etched in the history of Catalan football. That evening, Bayern Munich dismantled Barcelona 8-2 in the UEFA Champions League quarterfinals, a traumatic experience for FC Barcelona. Fast forward four years, the man who led Bayern to that victory, Hansi Flick, has signed a contract with the Spanish […]
Virat Kohli is just so mentally tough, says ex-Aussie all-rounder Shane Watson
New Delhi, May 30 (IANS) Shane Watson, the former Australia all-rounder, thinks Indian cricket stalwarts Virat Kohli and MS Dhoni stand out as the most mentally strong players he played alongside in his vast playing career. Right-handed batter Kohli recently finished as the leading run-getter in IPL 2024 with 741 runs for the Royal Challengers […]
Diamond League Oslo: When and where to watch
Oslo (Norway), May 30 (IANS) The sixth meet of the 2024 Diamond League is set to take place, here at the Bislett Olympic Stadium on Thursday. The world’s best athletes will compete against each other as the premier meet comes to Europe for the first time, this season. Home favourite and reigning Olympic champion Karsten […]
