Indian banking sector’s health remains robust, govt policy working very well: Top bankers
New Delhi, Dec 12 (IANS) As Rahul Gandhi’s allegations about the poor condition of Indian banks, especially public sector banks (PSBs), fizzled out, Dinesh Khara, former Chairman of State Bank of India (SBI), said on Thursday that the country’s banking sector is performing professionally on all parameters like capitalisation and asset quality. Speaking to IANS, […]
Jyothirmayi says OTT is the catalyst behind wider reach of content
Mumbai, Dec 12 (IANS) Actress Jyothirmayi, whose psychological thriller film ‘Bougainvillea’, is set to release on OTT, has shared her opinion on the wider reach of the medium of OTT. ‘Bougainvillea’ is inspired by Lajo Jose’s 2019 novel ‘Ruthinte Lokam’, and follows the story of a family caught in a police investigation into the mysterious […]
Vivek Dahiya: Fitness has become a part of my identity
Mumbai, Dec 12 (IANS) Television actor Vivek Dahiya has spoken about his recently shot series “Hasratein” opposite actress Gulki Joshi and shared that his new year resolution is all about fitness. We asked him what prompted him to take this project up and he said: “I like to associate myself with stories that have a […]
Neha Joshi, Aayudh Bhanushali celebrate first anniversary of ‘Atal’ in Gwalior
Mumbai, Dec 12 (IANS) Marking the first anniversary of the show “Atal”, actors Aayudh Bhanushali, who plays young Atal, and Neha Joshi, who essays the role of Krishna Devi Vajpayee, visited the legendary leader Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s hometown, Gwalior. Aayudh Bhanushali, who portrays young Atal, talks about his experience of visiting Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh. He […]
National Dope Testing Laboratory gets WADA nod to manage Athlete Biological Passport
New Delhi, Dec 12 (IANS) The National Dope Testing Laboratory (NDTL), New Delhi has received approval from the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) to manage the Athlete Biological Passport (ABP). The approval was granted on December 6, the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports informed in a release on Thursday. The NDTL will be a WADA-approved […]
Sri Lanka’s Dickwella cleared to return after successful appeal against doping ban
Dubai, Dec 12 (IANS) Sri Lankan wicketkeeper-batter Niroshan Dickwella has been cleared to return to cricket across all formats after a successful appeal against a three-year doping ban imposed in August 2024. The 31-year-old cricketer, who had been sidelined since testing positive for a prohibited substance during a random anti-doping test, is now free to […]
Niki Prasad to lead India U19 team in inaugural ACC Women’s U19 Asia Cup
New Delhi, Dec 12 (IANS) All-rounder Niki Prasad has been named as captain of the India U19 team for the inaugural ACC Women’s U19 Asia Cup, to be held in Kuala Lumpur from December 15 to 22. Niki, who previously won the Player of the Series award in women’s Under 19 T20 Challenger Trophy, made […]
WPL: Tambe, Marsh join Gujarat Giants’ coaching staff as Mithali, Nooshin move on
New Delhi, Dec 12 (IANS) Ahead of WPL 2025 auctions, the Adani Sportsline-owned Gujarat Giants have announced that Pravin Tambe and Daniel Marsh have joined their coaching staff as bowling and batting coaches, respectively. In first two seasons of the WPL, the Giants amassed just four points on both occasions to finish at last position […]
Australia’s Alyssa Healy to return as specialist batter in ODI series against New Zealand
New Delhi, Dec 12 (IANS) Australia captain Alyssa Healy has confirmed she will play as a specialist batter in the upcoming ODI series against New Zealand, marking her return from a knee injury that prematurely ended her WBBL season. The star opener, who missed Australia’s 3-0 ODI series sweep over India, is on track to […]
Maphaka earns call-up as Rabada, Miller return for SA’s ODIs against Pakistan
New Delhi, Dec 12 (IANS) Seamer Kwena Maphaka has earned his maiden South Africa call-up to the 50-over team, even as Kagiso Rabada, David Miller, Heinrich Klaasen and Keshav Maharaj mark their return for the upcoming ODI series against Pakistan. Maphaka, 18, has played four T20Is for South Africa, after being named Player of the […]
