Tag: Indian
Docu-film 'Women Of My Billion' To Open Indian Film Festival Of Melbourne
Director Ajitesh Sharma's documentary "W.O.M.B" (Women Of My Billion) will open the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) 2021 on August 12.....
Maana Patel Becomes India's First Female Swimmer To Qualify For Tokyo Olympics, Secures Direct Entry
India's Maana Patel on Friday became the first female and only the third swimmer from the country to punch her Tokyo Olympics 2021 ticket. Patel, a backstroke simmer from Ahmedabad, joins Srihari Nataraj and Sajan Prakash to have qualified for the event and secured a direct entry. The development was confirmed by Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju.....
He Is A Different Sort Of Captain: KL Rahul On Virat Kohli
Indian batsman KL Rahul has said that skipper Virat Kohli is a "different sort of captain" who gives his 200 per cent on the field. ....
Thespian Of Indian Cinema: Dilip Kumar
What make Dilip Kumar stand apart from other actors of his era are the different dimensions of his acting. The same Dilip Kumar, whose tribulations in "Devdas" or "Deedar" as the tragic lover brought tears to our eyes also manages to make us laugh through his jocund moments in "Kohinoor" and "Azaad". His seamless synthesis of this dichotomy played a major role in making him an on-screen persona cherished by millions. ....
Tributes and condolences poured in from the film fraternity for late legend Dilip Kumar all through Wednesday. The veteran actor passed away in a Mumbai hospital aged 98 in the early hours of the day. Dilip Kumar had been admitted to the P.D. Hinduja Hospital on June 30 for a variety of age-related health issues. His wife Saira Banu Khan had earlier tweeted about his improving medical condition. But that was a shortlived glimmer of hope. With a heavy heart and profound grief, I announce the passing away of our beloved Dilip Saab, few minutes ag....
Sri Lanka Batting Coach Grant Flower Tests Positive For Covid-19
Sri Lanka were dealt a blow ahead of the ODI series against India, that begins on July 13, when their batting coach Grant Flower tested positive for Covid-19. ....
Pacer Pankaj Singh Retires From All Forms Of Cricket
Former India and Rajasthan pacer Pankaj Singh on Saturday announced retirement from all forms of cricket. The 36-year-old player, who represented India in two Tests and an ODI, made the announcement through a letter sent to the Rajasthan Cricket Association (RCA). ....
In Blow To China, Maldives Holds Naval Exercises With India
In yet another blow to China, navies from India and Maldives participated in the fourth edition of Ekatha exercise, with Male making a statement that it is India and not China which will serve as the net security provider of Maldives. A pivotal nation in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR), Maldives is strategically located close to key international shipping lanes. ....
Harry Kane, Virat Kohli In The Same Boat
England football team captain Harry Kane and India cricket team captain Virat Kohli may be the biggest stars in their country in their respective sports but when it comes to winning titles, they have drawn zilch in leadership positions. ....
Yashpal Sharma Had Credited Dilip Kumar For India Selection
Former India batsman and member of the 1983 World Cup-winning team Yashpal Sharma, who passed away on Tuesday, had credited late Bollywood actor Dilip Kumar for recommending his name to the Indian cricket board for a spot in the national team. The Bollywood giant passed away only last week aged of 98.....
