India scales up cyclone relief efforts in Sri Lanka under Operation Sagar Bandhu

New Delhi/Colombo, Dec 9 (IANS) As part of its humanitarian support to Sri Lanka under Operation Sagar Bandhu following Cyclone Ditwah, India has been delivering life-saving assistance, essential relief supplies, and critical early-recovery capabilities across the island nation, including in areas that were badly impacted and had been rendered inaccessible, the Ministry of External Affairs […]
India, Kenya discuss strengthening cooperation in healthcare sector

Nairobi, Dec 9 (IANS) Indian High Commissioner to Kenya Adarsh Swaika called on Kenya’s Cabinet Secretary of Health, Aden Duale, on Tuesday, and discussed further strengthening between the two nations in healthcare, including pharmaceuticals, pharma manufacturing, equipment, medical devices, and capacity building. The Indian High Commission noted that India is a “trusted and long-standing partner” […]
Nepal Minister seeks India’s cooperation to export more power to Bangladesh

Kathmandu, Dec 9 (IANS) Nepal’s Minister for Energy, Water Resources, and Irrigation Kul Man Ghising on Tuesday requested India to allow the export of an additional 20 megawatts of electricity to Bangladesh using India’s transmission infrastructure. Under the tripartite agreement between Nepal, India, and Bangladesh, Nepal has been exporting 40 MW of electricity to Bangladesh […]
Sara Ali Khan wishes happiest birthday to Sharmila Tagore, the ‘Chanda & Suraj of the family’

Mumbai, Dec 8 (IANS) Sara Ali Khan wished the happiest birthday to her grandmother Sharmila Tagore, whom she referred to as the ‘Chanda & Suraj of the family’. Sharing a few sneak peeks from the birthday celebration on social media, Sara wrote on her official Instagram handle, “Happiest birthday to the Chanda and Suraj of […]
Ajay Devgn says ‘his birthday feels different this year’ as he remembers Dharmendra on his special day

Mumbai, Dec 8 (IANS) Ajay Devgn shared that ‘his birthday feels different this year’ as he remembered legendary actor Dharmendra on his special day. Ajay took to social media and posted a throwback photo with the late star. Paying a heartfelt tribute to Dharmendra, he wrote, “His birthday feels different this year… but the love […]
Madonna Sebastian completes dubbing for her film ‘Heartin’

Chennai, Dec 8 (IANS) The makers of director Kishore Kumar’s upcoming romantic comedy ‘Heartin’, featuring actors Madonna Sebastian, Sananth and Emaya in the lead, on Monday announced that Madonna Sebastian had now completed dubbing for her portions in the film. Taking to its Instagram page, production house Trident Arts, wrote, “@madonnasebastianofficial wraps up her dubbing […]
Iulia Vantur calls herself ‘blessed’ to be close to Salman Khan’s father Salim Khan: ‘He’s a beautiful soul’

Mumbai Dec 8 (IANS) Actress-cum-singer Iulia Vantur shares a close bond with Bollywood superstar Salman Khan and family. The Romanian beauty, while in conversation with IANS, spoke her heart out about Salman Khan’s father and legendary writer Salim Khan. “He’s a beautiful soul and a legend,” said Iulia while talking to IANS. “Every moment spent […]
Rashmika Mandanna urges fans to forgive and love themselves, shares a positive message on living life

Mumbai, Dec 8 (IANS) Actress Rashmika Mandanna took to her social media account to give her fans a sneak peek into her current mood and trip. Sharing beautiful and adorable pictures of herself, Rashmika wrote, “Travel the world – explore – make mistakes – forgive yourself – love yourself – eat – laugh loud – […]
KBC: Amitabh Bachchan gives flowers to contestant Sheetal, leaves her blushing

Mumbai Dec 8 (IANS) The quiz reality show Kaun Banega Crorepati continues to charm audiences with Amitabh Bachchan’s warmth, wit, and effortless ability to turn contestants into stars of their own stories. The upcoming episode shall feature contestant Sheetal Snigdha Mohrana, a spirited plant pathology student from Cuttack, Odisha, whose interaction with Amitabh Bachchan, the […]
India to have training camp in Bengaluru ahead of women’s T20Is against Sri Lanka

New Delhi, Dec 8 (IANS) The Indian women’s team is set to have a preparatory camp at the BCCI Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru, starting from Tuesday, ahead of the five-game T20I series against Sri Lanka, set to begin on December 21. The T20I series against Sri Lanka will be India’s first international assignment […]