Pakistan: 11 policemen killed, 7 injured in Punjab ambush
Islamabad, Aug 23 (IANS) At least 11 policemen were killed and seven others injured after dacoits ambushed police vehicles in Pakistan’s eastern Punjab province, police officials said. The attack occurred in the Machka area of Rahim Yar Khan district of the province on Thursday when bandits launched rockets at two police vans carrying more than […]
PM greets nation on 1st National Space Day, lauds India’s space scientists
New Delhi, Aug 23 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday greeted the nation on the maiden National Space Day to celebrate the achievements of Chandrayaan 3, which scripted history in 2023 by becoming the first to land on the South Pole of the Moon. “Greetings to everyone on the first National Space Day,” PM […]
Saira Banu’s most precious gift: A heartfelt compliment from Dilip Kumar
Mumbai, Aug 23 (IANS) On her 80th birthday on Friday, veteran actress Saira Banu recalled the most precious gift from legendary actor and her husband Dilip Kumar, which she said was a heartfelt compliment by him that changed her life forever. Saira Banu told IANS: “The most precious gift I’ve ever received? A heartfelt compliment […]
Manushi Chhillar: Enid Blyton was such a big part of my childhood
Mumbai, Aug 23 (IANS) Actress and former beauty queen Manushi Chhillar has received a book christened “Secret Seven” written by Enid Blyton, which she tagged as a “meaningful gift”, and added that the English children’s writer has been a big part of her childhood. Manushi took to her Instagram Stories, where she shared a picture […]
JLo files to drop Ben Affleck’s last name amidst divorce proceedings
Los Angeles, Aug 23 (IANS) Singer-actress Jennifer Lopez wants to go back to her maiden name. The artiste filed for divorce from her husband Ben Affleck, 52, on Tuesday, August 20, after two years of marriage. However, it’s now revealed that she has sought the court’s permission to drop her husband’s last name from official […]
Ram Sampath says he’s obsessed with sound textures, sometimes his team gets mad: What is he chasing?
Mumbai, Aug 23 (IANS) Music composer Ram Sampath, who is known for ‘Delhi Belly’, ‘Fukrey’ and more recently ‘Laapataa Ladies’, has said that he is obsessed with sound textures. The composer shared that his obsession even goes to a point where his associates often ask, “What is he even chasing?”. Ram spoke with IANS, and […]
Sonakshi Sinha shares loved up glimpse of her ‘heart and home’
Mumbai, Aug 23 (IANS) Bollywood actress Sonakshi Sinha has shared a sneak-peek from her holiday in New York with her husband Zaheer Khan, whom she referred to as her “heart and home.” Sonakshi took to Instagram, where she posted a handful of romantic pictures featuring her and Zaheer. The first image has her husband holding […]
Ons Jabeur pulls out of US Open due to shoulder injury
New York, Aug 23 (IANS) Tunisia’s Ons Jabeur has withdrawn from the upcoming US Open due to a shoulder injury. The 2022 US Open women’s singles runner-up said she has not fully recovered from her shoulder injury and will not participate in the last Grand Slam of the year. “I am truly sad to announce […]
Thibaut Courtois decides not to play for Belgium under coach Domenico Tedesco
New Delhi, Aug 23 (IANS) Goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois has decided that he will not play for the Belgium national team under the current coach Domenico Tedesco. Despite being one of the best goalkeepers in the world, Courtois was not named in Belgium’s squad for the European Championship following a row with Tedesco last year. He […]
Sensex, Nifty trade flat amid mixed global cues
Mumbai, Aug 23 (IANS) Indian equity indices opened flat on Friday following mixed cues from global markets. At 9.43 a.m., Sensex was down 129 points or 0.16 per cent at 80,923 and Nifty was down 21 points or 0.09 per cent at 24,789. Broader market trends remained positive. In the National Stock Exchange (NSE), 1,122 […]
