‘Anupamaa’ star Rupali Ganguly urges West Bengal CM to stop horse-drawn carriages

Mumbai, June 27 (IANS) Actress and politician Rupali Ganguly, who is known for her work in popular TV shows such as ‘Sarabhai Vs Sarabhai’ and ‘Anupamaa’, has written a letter to West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, urging the use of beautiful, vintage-style motorised e-carriages in Kolkata. Rupali, who is a supporter of People for […]
Marilyn Monroe’s Brentwood house saved from demolition after being declared a landmark

Los Angeles, June 27 (IANS) Late Hollywood icon Marilyn Monroe’s home in Brentwood, Los Angeles, has been approved as a historical cultural monument by the Los Angeles City Council, a designation that is intended to help protect the landmark from demolition. The Los Angeles Conservancy took to X and wrote: “The Marilyn Monroe Residence in […]
Bhojpuri film ‘Sautan’ with Vikrant Singh Rajput in the lead to premiere on TV on June 29

Patna, June 27 (IANS) The Bhojpuri film ‘Sautan’, starring actor Vikrant Singh Rajput, is all set for its world television premiere on June 29. Produced under the banner of World Wide Film Productions, ‘Sautan’ features Vikrant Singh Rajput, Ritu Singh, Sanchita Banerjee, and Dev Singh in the lead roles. Additionally, Shweta Verma, Lalit Upadhyay, Kanchan […]
Euro 2024: Belgium advance to knockouts after goalless draw with Ukraine

Stuttgart, June 27 (IANS) Belgium are through to the round of 16 at UEFA EURO 2024 after finishing as Group E runners-up with a 0-0 draw with Ukraine, whose hopes of progress ended with the goalless ending here on Wednesday night. Both teams made a nervy start at the Stuttgart Arena, with plenty at stake […]
T20 World Cup: Don’t need to change anything from 2022 semis, says Rohit ahead of repeat clash with England

Georgetown (Guyana), June 27 (IANS) As India gears up to play defending champion England in a repeat of the 2022 T20 World Cup semifinal here on Thursday, skipper Rohit Sharma said not a lot has changed since that match and added that they don’t need to anything different from what they did in 2022. Asked […]
Euro 2024: Draw enough for Romania, and Slovakia to go through to next round

Frankfurt, June 27 (IANS) A goal and a point each was enough as Slovakia and Romania drew 1-1 in the UEFA EURO 2024 Group E game here, with both teams qualifying for the last 16 – Romania as group winners and Slovakia in third place on Wednesday. A Razvan Marin penalty cancelled Ondrej Duda’s goal […]
T20 World Cup: South Africa reach final with 9-wicket victory over Afghanistan

Port of Spain (Trinidad), June 27 (IANS) South Africa defeated Afghanistan by 9-wicket to reach the final of the Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 at Brian Lara Stadium on Thursday. Earlier, batting first on the tricky surface Afghanistan struggled to put runs on the board and were reduced to 56 for 10 in 11.5 overs. […]
South Africa crush Afghanistan to make their maiden men’s World Cup final (Ld)

Tarouba (Trinidad), June 27 (IANS) South Africa have secured their place in the Men’s T20 World Cup final for the first time ever after a commanding 9-wicket victory over Afghanistan in the semifinal here at Brian Lara Stadium on Thursday (as per IST). The stars of the match, Marco Jansen and Tabraiz Shamsi, set the […]
T20 World Cup: ‘Fortunate to have lost the toss…’, says Markram after SA’s win over Afghanistan

Tarouba (Trinidad), June 27 (IANS) After sealing the Men’s T20 World Cup final with a nine-wicket victory over Afghanistan, South Africa skipper Aiden Markram stated that his side was fortunate to lose the toss. He admitted that if he had won the toss, he would have chosen to bat first as well. Asked to bowl […]
T20 World Cup: What we take from the competition is ‘belief’, says Afghan skipper Rashid after SF loss

Tarouba (Trinidad), June 27 (IANS) After Afghanistan’s fairytale campaign in the T20 World Cup ended with a semifinal loss to South Africa on Thursday, skipper Rashid Khan expressed that the main takeaway for his team from the tournament is a “belief” and the “confidence to beat any side”. Afghanistan’s journey to the semifinals has been […]