Bin Raqoush Palace in Saudi Arabia’s Baha hosts heritage events
RIYADH, 14 August: The Heritage Commission organized a weeklong series of workshops at the historic Bin Raqoush Palace in Baha, focusing on palm weaving, wax making, and carpentry. Held from Aug. 7-13, the events showcased Saudi Arabia’s rich heritage crafts, reflecting the nation’s unique identity shaped by its natural surroundings, the Saudi Press Agency reported. […]
Vikrant Massey-starrer crime-thriller ‘Sector 36’ to have its premiere at IFFM 2024
Mumbai, Aug 14 (IANS) Actor Vikrant Massey’s film “Sector 36”, a crime thriller, is set to its world premiere at the 15th Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM). Talking about the premiere, Vikrant said: “It’s a momentous occasion for me, along with Maddock Films, Jio Studios, and Netflix, to have our film – ‘Sector 36’, […]
S. Korean vows stern measures against attempts to hinder return of junior doctors
Seoul, Aug 14 (IANS) South Korean Health Minister Cho Kyoo-hong on Wednesday pledged to take stern measures against attempts to obstruct junior doctors’ return to hospitals. Cho’s remarks came as lists of junior doctors who decided to return to work were circulating online, with the police conducting an investigation upon the request of the ministry, […]
Black Box reports 55 pc YoY PAT growth in Q1FY25
Mumbai, Aug 14 (IANS) Black Box Limited, a leading IT solutions provider, announced its results for the quarter ended June 30. The company’s focus on enhanced productivity and improved deal margins has led to a notable increase in both EBITDA and PAT margins. For Q1FY25, profit after tax surged by 55 per cent Year-on-Year (YoY), […]
Australian National University halts investments in weapons makers after protests
Canberra, Aug 14 (IANS) The Australian National University (ANU) has announced that it will no longer invest in weapons companies following pro-Palestine student protests. Genevieve Bell, Vice-Chancellor of ANU, said on Tuesday night that the 15-member ANU Council has resolved that the university’s long-term investment pool will not invest in weapons manufacturers and civilian small […]
Inter Miami’s Leagues Cup defense ends with 3-2 loss to Columbus Crew
Columbus, Aug 14 (IANS) Inter Miami CF’s campaign in the 2024 Leagues Cup came to a dramatic end as they were narrowly defeated 3-2 by the Columbus Crew in the Round of 16 at Lower.com Field. Inter Miami fielded a strong lineup featuring Drake Callender in goal and a formidable back five led by Sergio […]
Zeenat Aman, Sakshi Tanwar, Nora Fatehi, Dino Morea join Ishaan, Bhumi in ‘The Royals’
Mumbai, Aug 14 (IANS) A string of eminent personalities such as Zeenat Aman, Sakshi Tanwar, Nora Fatehi, Chunky Panday, Dino Morea and Milind Soman will be seen joining actors Ishaan Khatter and Bhumi Pednekar in the upcoming regal romance “The Royals”. The makers of the series on August 14 shared its teaser on Instagram, where […]
Kylie Jenner’s tea-time is all about ‘sandwiches and macaroons’
Los Angeles, Aug 14 (IANS) Reality TV star and make-up mogul Kylie Jenner spent her tea-time gorging on some lip-smacking sandwiches and macaroons. In a video, Kylie is seen celebrating the milestone of appearing on a magazine cover and celebrating it with a tea-party, which she shared that she only did once with her daughter […]
Riteish-Genelia & kids pay tribute to father, Maharashtra’s ex-CM Vilasrao Deshmukh on death anniversary
Mumbai, Aug 14 (IANS) Actor-couple Riteish and Genelia Deshmukh, and their kids on Wednesday paid tribute to his father, and the 14th Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Vilasrao Deshmukh on his 12th death anniversary. Taking to Instagram, Riteish shared a series of pictures in which we can see his sons–Riaan, and Rahyl posing in front of […]
Jhulan Goswami bats for franchise leagues for women’s cricket growth
New Delhi, Aug 14 (IANS) Jhulan Goswami, the former India fast bowler and the highest wicket-taker in women’s ODIs, stated that franchise cricket is the way of the future for women’s cricket and advocated for giving each franchise league priority. Jhulan believes the rapid growth of T20 leagues such as the WPL, Women’s Big Bash […]
