Syria seizes large weapons shipment destined for Lebanon

LONDON(RAHNUMA): Syrian authorities foiled a smuggling attempt of a large quantity of weapons bound for Lebanon in the countryside of the capital, Damascus, on Wednesday. Security forces intercepted the shipment in Zabadani region, a fertile valley area near the Lebanese border. The Ministry of Interior said that security forces ambushed the smugglers in the border […]
Rahul Vaidya asks Indians to learn how to ‘own language & culture’ from Lionel Messi

Mumbai, Dec 17 (IANS) Bollywood singer Rahul Vaidya took to social media to highlight how football legend Lionel Messi, despite being a global icon, chose to stay true to his roots and culture, even during his visit to India. Rahul wrote, “One thing we Indians must learn from Messi: Own your language. Own your culture. […]
Sonali Bendre opens up about being the extreme opposite of her ‘Hum Saath Saath Hain’ character ‘Preeti’

Mumbai Dec 17 (IANS) Bollywood actress Sonali Bendre, in a candid conversation with star couple Bharti Singh and Haarsh Limbachiyaa, spoke about how her real-life personality is starkly different from her Hum Saath Saath Hain character, Preeti. “I am nothing of that sort. ‘Not like that at all,’ said Sonali. “Don’t you know me?” she […]
Farah Khan Ali shares how her mother Zarine Khan saved Sanjay Khan after fire injury

Mumbai, Dec 17 (IANS) Indian jewelry designer, Farah Khan Ali is remembering her mother, the late actress Zarine Khan. On Wednesday, she took to her Instagram, and penned a long note, as she shared that her mother led with kindness and compassion. She wrote, “Death is the greatest equaliser. I could never have imagined what […]
Jennifer Lawrence says she ‘was hallucinating’ on sets of ‘Hunger Games’

Los Angeles, Dec 17 (IANS) Hollywood actress Jennifer Lawrence has shared a hilarious incident when he had a hallucination episode. The incident occurred on the sets of ‘The Hunger Games: Catching Fire’, reports ‘Variety’. The actress spoke with Leonardo DiCaprio, and shared that she hallucinated on the set of ‘The Hunger Games: Catching Fire’ when […]
Pooja Bhatt mourns the loss of Dino Morea’s father, calls it a ‘privilege to have known him’

Mumbai, Dec 17 (IANS) Filmmaker and actress Pooja Bhatt took to her social media account and penned an emotional note on the demise of actor Dino Morea’s father. Pooja shared a heartfelt tribute alongside his picture, honouring his life and legacy. Pooja Bhatt wrote, “As dazzling as the sun… as grounded as the earth itself. […]
Karan Tacker recalls how a ‘shut camera’ eerily captured an intense scene during Bhay: The Gaurav Tiwari Mystery shoot

Mumbai, Dec 17 (IANS) Actor Karan Tacker, who is receiving great reviews for his recently released show Bhay: The Gaurav Tiwari Mystery, recalled a strange and unsettling experience while shooting for the project. Sharing details of the incident exclusively with IANS, he said, “We were shooting this one scene between me and a character whose […]
Sachin Tendulkar praises Indian women’s blind cricket team for its grit and determination (Ld)

Mumbai, Dec 17 (IANS) Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar on Wednesday heaped praise on the Indian women’s blind cricket team, who were recently crowned T20 Blind Cricket World Cup champions, asserting that with their grit and determination, they have changed the narrative of how we experience the game. The Indian women’s blind cricket team made history […]
Squash: Vedant Patel starts campaign in fine style as Western India Slam kicks off

Mumbai, Dec 17 (IANS) Vedant Patel of Gujarat, one of India’s top squash players, began his campaign in the 80th Western India Squash Tournament in fine style, beating Ishaan Kohli in straight games on the opening day at the historic Cricket Club of India (CCI) in Mumbai on Wednesday. Born in Ahmedabad, Patel, ranked seventh […]
Vijay Hazare Trophy: KL Rahul and Prasidh Krishna named in Karnataka’s squad

Bengaluru, Dec 17 (IANS) The Indian duo of wicketkeeper-batter K.L. Rahul and fast-bowler Prasidh Krishna have been named in Karnataka’s squad for the upcoming Vijay Hazare Trophy. Defending champions Karnataka will play its Group ‘A’ fixtures in Ahmedabad, starting on December 24. The addition of Rahul, who recently captained India in the ODI leg of […]