Sara Ali Khan recently opened up about sharing screen space with Kartik Aaryan in filmmaker Anurag Basu's upcoming film Aashiqui 3.Star singer Arijit Singh and well-known actress Tamannah Bhatia thrilled fans with their performances at the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 opening ceremony at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Friday. The crowd was left spellbound as Arijit performed blockbusters like "Ae Wataan" from the film "Raazi", "Lehda Do" from the movie "83" and "Kesariya" from "Brahmastra". Tamannah also joined the show with a thrilling performance on songs like "Tum Tum" and "Oo Antava" from "Pushpa: The Rise". Rashmika Mandanna was the other star attraction of the event.
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Defending champions Gujarat Titans will take on four-time winners Chennai Super Kings in the opening match of IPL 2023. The match will be a battle between two generations of Indian cricket. At one side will be CSK skipper MS Dhoni, who took Indian cricket to new heights of success in the late 2000s to early 2010s by clinching the inaugural ICC T20 World Cup (2007), ICC Cricket World Cup (2011) and ICC Champions Trophy (2013) and became the only skipper to win three major titles.
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Dhoni replicated this success in IPL, leading the team to the title on four occasions. On the other side is GT skipper Hardik Pandya, who was pushed into superstardom after leading GT to the title in their debut season. Pandya has also led India to some wins at the international level in the shorter format and is making a case for himself as a future white-ball skipper.
Hardik Pandya-led Gujarat Titans will be facing a huge weight of expectations after clinching the title in their debut season. To prove that their title win was not a fluke, they would have to start this season well against the four-time champions Chennai Super Kings.
Gujarat Titans squad: Abhinav Manohar, Shubman Gill, Kane Williamson, Hardik Pandya(c), Rahul Tewatia, Matthew Wade(w), Rashid Khan, Shivam Mavi, Alzarri Joseph, Mohammed Shami, Yash Dayal, Srikar Bharat, Wriddhiman Saha, Sai Sudharsan, Urvil Patel, Vijay Shankar, Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore, Odean Smith, Jayant Yadav, Joshua Little, Darshan Nalkande, Noor Ahmad, Mohit Sharma and Pradeep Sangwan.
Chennai Super Kings squad: Devon Conway, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ambati Rayudu, Moeen Ali, Ben Stokes, Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni(w/c), Dwaine Pretorius, Deepak Chahar, Simarjeet Singh, Ajinkya Rahane, Subhranshu Senapati, Shaik Rasheed, Nishant Sindhu, Mitchell Santner, Bhagath Varma, Tushar Deshpande, Rajvardhan Hangargekar, Ajay Jadav Mandal, Prashant Solanki and Akash Singh.
(With ANI inputs)
Saif Ali Khan has declined the opportunity to play the antagonist’s role in NTR Jr’s next project, which also stars Janhvi Kapoor.Tushar Deshpande created history by becoming the first 'Impact Player' in the history of the Indian Premier League. Deshpande replaced Ambati Rayudu for Chennai Super Kings during the IPL 2023 opener against Gujarat Titans at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Friday. The five substitute players named for the side ahead of the match were - Tushar Deshpande, Subhranshu Senapati, Shaik Rasheed, Ajinkya Rahane, Nishant Sindhu. On the other hand, GT named B Sai Sudharsan, Jayant Yadav, Mohit Sharma, Abhinav Manohar, KS Bharat as their substitutes. The Impact Player rule was implemented for the first time in this year's edition of the tournament after the Board for Cricket Control in India (BCCI) tested it out during the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy tournament.
Here's a look at all the major rule changes for IPL 2023 –
Playing XIs After Toss: The 16th edition of the league would now see the playing XIs being named after the toss. Earlier, the trend was that the captains of both teams give their team sheets to the match referee before the toss. This would not happen anymore.
Impact Player: The 'Impact Player' rule would now see the teams being allowed to substitute a player into the playing XI at any point in the game. The substitute player can bat, bowl and field but would not be able to lead the team as captain.
DRS For Wide, No-Balls: The IPL 2023 season would also see DRS calls being made for wides and no-balls. The players would be allowed to review wide-ball and no-ball calls by the on-field umpires. It is a welcome move, considering the controversies that had erupted in the past few seasons.
Unfair Movement: Wicket-keepers can now be penalised for making 'unfair movements' behind the stumps. If a wicketkeeper shuffles before the batter hits the ball, it would be considered an 'unfair movement'.
Penalty For Slow Over-Rates: Slow over-rates by teams will now warrant a penalty. The 20-over quota has to be finished by a team within 90 minutes. If that doesn't happen, an extra player would need to be placed inside the 30-yard circle over every over bowled beyond the time limit.
To acknowledge and celebrate the pieces of cinematic beauty in the Marathi industry, the 7th edition of Planet Marathi presents Filmfare Awards Marathi 2022 was held. And here is the list of winners from the night!Former South Africa player and star fielder Jonty Rhodes has picked the world's best fielder and it is none other than India's Ravindra Jadeja. While his all-round abilities with the bat and the bowl are just amazing, Jadeja is a gun fielder and stands out from the crowd in that domain. From pulling off breathtaking catches to effecting some sensational and crucial run-outs in the game, the star all-rounder has impressed one and all with his fielding on the ground. Jadeja rarely has have an off day in that beat.
When asked about the top three fielders in world cricket, Rhodes took only one name.
"Right now there is only one - Ravindra Jadeja," said the former South Africa star to Times of India in an interview.
Meanwhile, Rhodes credited the Indian Premier League for raising the standard of fielding.
The mega event started in the year 2008. So far, 15 editions of IPL have taken place and players have shown great level of fielding over the years. From boundary line catches to some stunning takes inside the circle, there is hardly any quality catch that would be missing in IPL.
"Only when IPL began, people really started focusing on fielding. Not every team had fielding coaches. There was enough time in 50-over matches. You had 3-4 good fielders and 6-7 guys didn't do great. But once IPL started, we saw growth in fielding. Since 2008, around 12-13 years have been amazing. Earlier, people spoke about fielding but there were only 3-4 good individuals. But now, as a team we have seen the growth of fielding go through the roof," said Rhodes.
Filmmaker Nagesh Kukunoor has turned 56 today and we take a look at some of his less obvious stories.Around 200 students staged a protest on Thursday at Kalakshetra Foundation, a top arts and cultural academy in Chennai, demanding justice for the survivors of alleged sexual harassment by four male faculty members.
The students held placards saying "We want justice" and shouted slogans against the administration and the National Commission for Women (NCW), which they have accused of dismissing their complaints.
The protest came a day after NCW chairperson Rekha Sharma made an unscheduled visit to the Kalakshetra campus. She met with the director, Revathi Ramachandran, and some of the faculty members.
Students say she asked them to tell her in public, in the presence of students and faculty members about incidents of sexual harassment.
"She asked one by one, 'were you molested, were you molested'. Is that the way to do an enquiry? Their aim is to cover it up," a woman student said. A former student of the academy added, "This has been going on for years."
On what kind of harassment survivors faced, one student said, "It's sexual messaging, abuse if we resist, low grades are given and no dance opportunity no matter how good we are."
Another said, "Over the years many were sexually abused... remember we are talking about 18- or 19-year-old girls who can't dare to complain."
Ms Sharma had also earlier asked the state police chief C Sylendra Babu not to pursue the matter as the main complainant denied allegations of sexual harassment during questioning by the internal complaints committee of the institute.
Earlier this week, in a report, the body had claimed the allegations of sexual misconduct by the faculty members at Kalakshetra were "disinformation".
"None who is involved in any unsavoury activity will be spared," Ms Ramachandran said. She said the people facing allegations have been questioned and the board will consider taking action as per the law.
Kalakshetra Foundation, founded in 1936 by dancer Rukmini Devi Arundale, is an institute of national importance that offers courses in Bharatanatyam dance, Carnatic music and other traditional arts. It is known for its high standards of excellence and discipline, and has produced many eminent artists over the decades.
The sexual harassment scandal has shaken the institution and its alumni, who have expressed solidarity with the students and their dismay over the handling of the issue. Some prominent artists, such as singer TM Krishna, have also spoken out against Kalakshetra's response and called for a thorough investigation.
"As you know, no process of enquiry will be effective unless the atmosphere is caring and compassionate towards those who are alleging sexual abuse, in these cases, young students and alumni. When the place is so hierarchical, no one will speak freely and fearlessly," Mr Krishna said in a statement.
Vikrant Massey says that if people can't call Salman Khan and Amitabh Bachchan as TV actors, then they should not call him an OTT actor.Finally, the much-awaited trailer of magnum opus Ponniyin Selvan 2 was released on Wednesday. The 3-minute-long trailer, starring Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Vikram, Jayam Ravi, Karthi and Trisha Krishnan, offers a sneak peek into the sequel with some breathtaking visuals and action sequence. The trailer starts with the news of Arunmozhi Varman aka Ponniyin Selvan's (played by Jayam Ravi) death. In the next frame, we can see some power-packed action sequences led by Aditha Karikalan (played by Vikram), who has been offered to rule the other half of the Chola Kingdom.
However, it seems Arunmozhi Varman aka Ponniyin Selvan is alive as Kundavai (played by Trisha) questions him about who saved his life, to which he answers, "Nandini". Next, we see Nandini planning to avenge the death of her father as she can be heard saying, "We will destroy the Cholas." Towards the end of the trailer, Nandini, who plays the love interest of Aditha Karikalan, comes face to face him.
Watch the Ponniyin Selvan 2 trailer below:
Helmed by Mani Ratnam, Ponniyin Selvan 2 also stars Karthi, Sobhita Dhulipala, Prakash Raj, Aishwarya Lekshmi, Jayaram and others in pivotal roles. At the trailer launch event, Kamal Haasan arrived as a chief guest.
Ponniyin Selvan 2 is based on Kalki Krishnamurthy's novel of the same name. The first part of the film narrates the early life of Chola prince Arunmozhi Varman. Ponniyin Selvan: I garnered immense praise from the audience and critics. Also, it was a great hit at the box office.
Ponniyin Selvan 2 will hit the theatres on April 28.
Meanwhile, Sonam Kapoor also displayed her invitation and gave a preview of the gifts that came with it to her fans on her social media page. Other famous international stars who are already here include Bryan Boy from Philippines and Freida Pinto, the star from the international film hit, Slumdog Millionaire.The Cholas are back and how. The grand trailer launch of Ponniyin Selvan 2 is currently taking place in Chennai tonight (Wednesday), and the red carpet is already dazzling with the stars, including Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Trisha Krishnan, Jayam Ravi and Sobhita Dhulipala. Aishwarya, who plays the role of Nandini, walked the red carpet in a traditional pink ensemble. The official page of Lyca Productions shared the video of the actress on Twitter that shows her posing in style. "The elegant and enchanting beauty of #PS2, #Nandini, has made her presence at the greatest event of the evening!" read the caption.
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The elegant and enchanting beauty of #PS2, #Nandini, has made her presence at the greatest event of the evening!
— Lyca Productions (@LycaProductions) March 29, 2023
#AishwaryaRaiBachchan #PS2AudioLaunch#CholasAreBack#PS2 #PonniyinSelvan2 #PS2Trailer #ManiRatnam @arrahman @madrastalkies_ @LycaProductions @Tipsofficial pic.twitter.com/dTufBaT2rq
Trisha, who plays the role of Princess Kundavai, arrived on the red carpet in a blue embellished saree and accessorised her look with statement jewellery. The official page of Lyca Productions shared the video of the actress sitting on the throne and captioned it as "An embodiment of royalty even off-screen @trishakrishnan."
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Jayam Ravi aka Arulmozhi Varman (Ponniyin Selvan) arrived in an all-black ensemble. In the video, the actor, sitting on a throne, is posing for the camera in style. "With his gracious smile and charm, our #PonniyinSelvan @jayamravi_official is at the #PS2AudioLaunch," read the caption.
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Sobhita Dhulipala, who plays the role of Vaanathi, Princess of Kodumbalur, looks stunning in a pink saree with statement jewellery. Take a look below:
Aishwarya Lekshmi, who plays the role of Poonguzhali, a Samuthirakumari, walked the red carpet in a traditional white ensemble. "She conquered the seas, now she is here to conquer your hearts. Our Samuthirakumari," read the caption.
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The second part of Mani Ratnam's magnum opus also stars Vikram and Karthi in the lead. Today, the makers will unveil the trailer and music album of the period drama. Produced by Mani Ratnam and Subaskaran Allirajah under Madras Talkies and Lyca Productions, Ponniyin Selvan 2 will hit the theatres on April 28.
Sara Ali Khan said that she doesn't associate herself with royals despite her lineage and considers herself to be a Mumbai girl who has lived a simple life away from royalty.Sheryl Sandberg, former Chief Operating Officer of Meta, tied the knot with businessman Tom Bernthal in an intimate ceremony in August last year. Recently, she took to Facebook to share pictures of her "delayed honeymoon" in Japan.
The executive and Mr Bernthal's three-part honeymoon began a month after their wedding with a week in Sydney and was followed by a week in Morocco in October.
"Just returned from (delayed) honeymoon week 3 - Japan - with my still-new and ever-more-amazing husband Tom Bernthal. As he always does, Tom planned every minute of our week together from long walks to unique experiences and incredible food," she wrote in the caption.
The couple had a special meal at Ete, a French restaurant in Tokyo, where Chef Natsuko Shoji was just named the finest woman chef in Asia and one of the best chefs in the world.
Ms Sandberg added, "For our final night, Tom arranged a special honeymoon dinner at Ete, where Chef Natsuko Shoji was recently named the best woman chef in Asia and one of the top chefs in the world. In a field dominated by men, Chef Shoji stands out for her talent and graciousness. Each course was delicious and beautifully presented."
She thanked the chef for a "memorable evening" and also shared a sweet message for her husband. "Thank you, Chef Shoji, for a truly memorable evening and Tom, for a truly memorable trip. Being your wife just gets better and better," the former Meta executive concluded.
Since being shared, her post has amassed over six thousand reactions and several comments.
"So happy for you," said a user.
"Congratulations Sheryl Sandberg and Tom. You look very happy. "The world is your oyster," commented another person.
A third user said, "Best wishes in your new married life together...food looks amazing..women rock."
"Congratulations Sheryl Sandberg! Good choice to go to Japan on honeymoon. Great that you went to eat with the female topchef!" remarked a person.
Ms Sandberg was married to SurveyMonkey CEO Dave Goldberg who died at the age of 47 in 2015. Meanwhile, Mr Bernthal's previous marriage ended in divorce.
A complaint has been lodged against film actress Taapsee Pannu by the Hind Rakshak Sangathan of the city for insulting Hindu deities and spreading obscenity, police said on Monday.An Indian-origin man stabbed a 37-year man outside Canada's Vancouver Starbucks cafe and was charged with second-degree murder, Global News reported citing local police.
The suspect, 32-year-old Inderdeep Singh Gosal, was arrested at the scene.
Paul Stanley Schmidt, 37, was stabbed outside the cafe at the corner of Granville and West Pender streets around 5:40 pm on Sunday following a "brief altercation," according to police. After the incident, he was taken to the hospital where he took his last breath.
Schmidt's mother, Kathy, said he was at Starbucks with his wife and his young daughter, according to Global News.
"Paul lived for his wife and his daughter... that was his whole life," Kathy said over the phone, adding, "This man has ruined so many lives."
Vancouver police spokesperson Sgt. Steve Addison said police are appealing for more witnesses and video to help them determine a motive in the killing.
"There's a significant amount of evidence to tell us what happened. What we are focusing on now is why did this happen. What are the events that transpired in the moments leading up to this very serious crime ... that's something that may take some time for us to fully understand," he said.
"We believe there are people likely nearby, people who witnessed it, people who were in the area who can help us to understand those questions," he added.
Giving more details about the incident, Alex Bodger, an eyewitness to the incident, said it was very traumatising to see and hear, reported Global News.
"It's not something you think you would see walking down the street in Vancouver on a Sunday," he said.
Bodger said the suspect went back into the Starbucks shop after the stabbing and all he could hear was people screaming.
"Every time I think about the situation I get this feeling in my chest which is pure fear," he added.
Police don't believe the two men knew each other, and Addison said the circumstances leading to the stabbing remain under investigation.
He added that a video of the incident is circulating on social media, and appealed to the public not to share it further, according to Global News.
"It's a graphic video. We are encouraging people not to share that video. We are encouraging people, if you've got video, if you are a bystander, if you are a witness, please come forward and speak to our investigators, provide it to our investigators," he said.
"Please don't share it on social media. What you have could be important evidence in this very serious case," he added.
(Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is published from a syndicated feed.)
Disqualified Lok Sabha member Rahul Gandhi will require a no-objection certificate from the New Delhi Municipal Council before vacating his official bungalow, an official said on Monday.
The New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC), which looks after water and electricity supplies in these Central Public Works Department bungalows, has been marked a copy of the Lok Sabha Housing Committee's letter asking Mr Gandhi to vacate his accommodation.
"Our role is not related to property but civic amenities. We look into water and electricity supplies in the area… Before vacating the bungalow, Rahul Gandhi will need to take an NOC (no-objection certificate) from the NDMC," the civic official said.
Mr Gandhi was on Monday asked to vacate the government bungalow at 12, Tughlaq Lane by April 22 and follows his disqualification from the Lok Sabha last week.
A local court in Gujarat convicted Mr Gandhi in a criminal defamation case on March 23 and sentenced him to two years in jail. The two-year jail term triggered his disqualification as a Lok Sabha member from the date of the verdict.
The notification for Mr Gandhi to vacate the bungalow was marked to various departments, including the Directorate of Estates.
A senior official said a disqualified Lok Sabha member has to vacate the official bungalow within a month of losing his membership.
Sources said Gandhi can write to the Housing Committee seeking an extension, and the panel can take a decision depending on the validity of the reasons cited by him.
(Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is published from a syndicated feed.)
Actress-producer Neetu Chandra is ready with her second film in the Maithili language. It goes by the intriguing title of Jackson Halt and is directed by Neetu’s brother Nitin. Neetu who was Los Angeles based until recently, is now back in India to pursue a career as actor and a producer.Actor Johnny Depp, who gained immense popularity during the highly publicised defamation trial against his ex-wife Amber Heard, has now moved to Somerset, in the United Kingdom. He stated that he prefers living a quiet life in the country, as per a report in the Independent, citing Somerset Life Magazine.
The Downton Abbey-like residence, Somerset Mansion, with its 12 bedrooms and eight baths spread across 850 acres, was bought by the 59-year-old actor for 13 million pounds in 2014.
"I just love places with character. I have various houses in various places and they all mean something special. I don't have them just to say I own them, I have them for use and because they are a bit special," he told the magazine.
He further said that "one of the many things I love about Britain" is that "everywhere you go there is history and buildings with great character."
The 'Pirates Of The Caribbean' star continued by saying that he can now enter stores "without being surrounded by people wanting selfies," which he doesn't mind "up to a point," but it might occasionally get "a little too crowded."
Mr Depp added, "British people are cool and will greet you as if you are a neighbour - without going over the top. I like going to places, seeing things and meeting people - but I'm not the great extrovert that people think."
"In truth, I'm quite a shy person," he continued. "That's one of the great things about Britain, and especially Somerset. I can just be me - and that's nice," Mr Depp remarked.
In December, it was reported that Mr Depp and his ex-wife Amber Heard settled their defamation case, with the actress agreeing to pay her former husband $1 million over claims he physically abused her. In a post on Instagram, Ms Heard said she was dropping an appeal against the $10 million payout she had been ordered to make by a jury because she "simply cannot go through" another trial.
"After a great deal of deliberation, I have made a very difficult decision to settle the defamation case. I make this decision having lost faith in the American legal system, where my unprotected testimony served as entertainment and social media fodder," the Aquaman actress said.
Punjab Police on Sunday arrested Balwant Singh, from Khanna city in Ludhiana district of Punjab, the man who had harboured Khalistan sympathiser Amritpal Singh's close aide Tejinder Singh Gill.
Khanna Police said that they have arrested Balwant Singh, the one who harboured Amritpal Singh's close aide Tejinder Singh Gill.
"His questioning is underway," police said, adding that no connection between Amritpal Singh and Balwant Singh has been found yet.
Tejinder Singh Gill alias Gorkha Baba, the core team member of Khalistan sympathiser Amritpal Singh, the Khanna Police on Friday released incriminating videos recovered from the mobile phone of Gorkha.
The chief of Waris Punjab De is still escaping the State police's dragnet. Amritpal Singh was declared a fugitive on the day, Punjab Police launched a crackdown against him and his pro-Khalistan outfit.
Punjab Police on Saturday appealed to people not to believe in rumours and fake news of the arrest of radical preacher Amritpal Singh, which is being circulated on social media.
Speaking at a press briefing on Saturday, Bathinda SSP Gulneet Khurana said, "We urge people not to believe the fake reports of the arrest of Amritpal Singh that are being widely circulated on social media."
He blamed the fake reports on "rumour mongers" based in the United Kingdom, United States and Canada.
"A few people sitting in the UK, US, and Canada are spreading false news on social media that Amritpal is being tortured (in custody)," the SSP added.
He added, "BSF companies along with police personnel and 140 security personnel from Bahadurgarh are currently deployed in Bathinda to ensure peace."
An alert was sounded in Uttarakhand over the possibility of radical preacher Amritpal Singh entering the state, informed Additional Director General of Police (Law and Order) V Murugesan on Saturday morning.
Murugesan added that he had received inputs from the Punjab Police that the pro-Khalistan leader, who fled Punjab in the wake of the crackdown on Waris Punjab De, may enter Uttarakhand from Haryana.
He told ANI that checks and searches are underway and a security alert has gone out in places through which he can enter the state.
The officer added that the district police have also been alerted and vigilance stepped up at the borders.
Tejinder Singh aka Gorkha Baba, a resident of Punjab's Mangewal village was arrested on Friday.
"Tejinder often lived with Amritpal and is involved in the Ajnala case as well. Gorkha Baba used to be Amritpal's gunman for a long time. He was also active on social media, and his pictures along with weapons used to surface on social media. After which a separate case was registered against Tejinder in Malaud police station", DSP Payal Harsimrat Singh told ANI.
The police informed that action has been taken against him under sections 107/151 of the Indian Penal Code (IPS).
"Two other people accompanying Tejinder have also been detained. They are being interrogated", added the DSP.
The DSP said that Tejinder had a history of criminal cases, ranging from fight to liquor smuggling, registered against him and he had also served a sentence in jail.
On Friday, an alert was issued in the Dehradun, Haridwar and Udham Singh Nagar districts of Uttarakhand, amid reports of Amritpal trying to enter the state.
A team of Delhi Police and Punjab Police on Friday launched a search operation for Amritpal in Delhi and its border in view of the possibility of him entering the national capital.
However, Delhi Police later said Waris Punjab De chief may have left the national capital.
On March 18, Punjab Police launched an operation against Amritpal and his aides. The crackdown came almost over three weeks after Amritpal's supporters clashed with uniformed personnel at the Ajnala police station on February 23, on the outskirts of Amritsar, demanding the release of one of his close aides, Lovepreet Toofan.
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Afghanistan vs Pakistan, 2nd T20I Live Updates: Rahmanullah Gurbaz has kept one-down Afghanistan solid in the chase of 131 against Pakistan in the second T20I in Sharjah. Earlier, top knocks from Imad Wasim and Shadab Khan guided Pakistan to 130 for 6 in 20 overs. Opting to bat, Pakistan faced an early blow after Fazalhaq Farooqi dismissed Saim Ayub for a duck on the second ball of the innings. He then trapped Abdullah Shafique LBW on the very next delivery to take Afghanistan to a dream start. Pakistan kept on losing wickets at regular intervals but imad Wasim's 64 not out off 57 and Shadab's 32 off 25 took them to respectable total. (LIVE SCORECARD)
Pakistan (Playing XI): Saim Ayub, Mohammad Haris, Abdullah Shafique, Tayyab Tahir, Azam Khan(w), Shadab Khan(c), Mohammad Nawaz, Imad Wasim, Naseem Shah, Zaman Khan, Ihsanullah
Afghanistan (Playing XI): Rahmanullah Gurbaz(w), Ibrahim Zadran, Usman Ghani, Najibullah Zadran, Mohammad Nabi, Karim Janat, Azmatullah Omarzai, Rashid Khan(c), Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Naveen-ul-Haq
Popular Malayalam film actor and former Lok Sabha MP, Innocent died on Sunday. He was 75 years old.
Innocent was diagnosed with cancer in 2012 and had been hospitalised earlier this month after having difficulties breathing.
Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor condoled the former Lok Sabha MP's death and said that he was a brilliantly inventive and gifted actor.
"Mourning the loss of character actor, comedian & one-time Kerala MP Innocent, who has just passed away at age 75. Aside from being a brilliantly inventive and gifted actor, he was a fine human being whom it was a pleasure to interact with in the Lok Sabha. RIP. Om Shanti," Mr Tharoor said on Twitter.
Mourning the loss of character actor, comedian & one-time Kerala MP Innocent, who has just passed away at age 75. Aside from being a brilliantly inventive & gifted actor, he was a fine human being whom it was a pleasure to interact with in the Lok Sabha. RIP. Om Shanti. pic.twitter.com/m9mFGI8DwM
— Shashi Tharoor (@ShashiTharoor) March 26, 2023
BJP's Khushbu Sundar said that "a priceless gem" had been lost.
Ms Sundar said,"Devastated!! We have lost a great actor. Moreso a great human being. What a legend he was. With the passing away of #Innocent Sir, we have lost a priceless gem. May his soul rest in peace. Heartfelt condolences to his family, friends and his followers."
Devastated!! We have lost a great actor. Moreso a great human being. What a legend he was. With the passing away of #Innocent Sir, we have lost a priceless gem. May his soul rest in peace. Heartfelt condolences to his family, friends and his followers.
— KhushbuSundar (@khushsundar) March 26, 2023
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The veteran actor, fondly remembered as a comedian, had a career spanning over four decades and 500 films.
Athiya Shetty and KL Rahul had got married on January 23 this year in a private ceremony at Suniel Shetty's farmhouse in Khandala
The third installment of the film was in news after Akshay Kumar said he won't be a part of it and fans were heartbroken.One of the 11 men who gangraped Bilkis Bano during the 2002 Gujarat riots and were released prematurely, was seen sharing stage with a BJP MP at a government programme in Gujarat yesterday. The release of the men has been challenged in the Supreme Court and the case will be heard on Monday.
The event, related to the government scheme of Har Ghar Jal Yojana, took place on in Karmadi Village of Dahod district on March 25. Sailesh Chimanlal Bhatt was seen on stage with Dahod MP Jasvant Sinh Bhabhor and MLA Sailesh Bhabhor. The two leaders were not available for comment.
The 11 convicts were released on Independence Day last year, triggering a flood of outrage across the country. They were convicted in 2008 for gangraping Bilkis Bano -- then five months' pregnant -- and killing seven members of her family. Her three-year-old daughter was among those killed. Seven other relatives, who she says were also killed, were declared "missing".
The atrocities took place as violence swept Gujarat following the attack on Sabarmati Express, in which 59 'kar sevaks' died.
Last month, a bench of Chief Justice DY Chandrachud and Justices PS Narasimha and JB Pardiwala assured Bilkis Bano that a new bench will be formed at the earliest to hear the petitions against their release.
A series of petitions have been filed against the release of the rapists in the Bilkis Bano case. The petitioners include Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra, CPM Politburo member Subhashini Ali and others.
Bilkis Bano had filed two petitions -- one of them asks the top court to review its May 2022 order, directing the Gujarat government to consider a convict's release plea. That has been dismissed by the court.
In response to the court's order and one convict's release petition, the Gujarat government had released all the convicts on an outdated policy, consulting a panel that included men linked to the ruling BJP.
The panel members had justified their decision calling the men "sanskari" Brahmins who have already served 14 years in prison and displayed good behaviour.
South Africa set a new record for chasing in international T20 cricket when they scored 259 for four to beat West Indies by six wickets at Centurion on Sunday. Johnson Charles smashed a 39-ball century for the visitors as they posted an imposing 258 for five, the joint sixth-highest total in T20 internationals. However, Quinton de Kock responded with 100 from 44 balls, a maiden T20 century, while fellow opener Reeza Hendricks hit 68. Captain Aiden Markram (38) saw his side home with seven balls to spare.
The previous highest run chase was Bulgaria's 246 to beat Serbia in 2022 while Australia made 245 to beat New Zealand in 2018.
South Africa now hold the record for the highest-ever run chases in both One-Day Internationals and T20 Internationals.
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After the roaring success of The Family Man, Raj and DK have achieved another feat with their series Farzi. According to a survey conducted by Ormax Media, 'Farzi' has been declared the most-watched Indian series of all time. Shahid Kapoor and Vijay Sethupathi's Farzi has registered a record viewership of 37.1 million.
Sharing the news with his Insta-family, Shahid shared a post revealing the data and details. In the caption, he wrote, "Farzi Fever...THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH."
The Instagram account of Raj and DK has also shared a post saying, "Thank you all... for all the love!!"
Farzi features an ensemble cast including talented actors Shahid Kapoor, Vijay Sethupathi, Raashii Khanna, Kay Kay Menon, Bhuvan Arora, Regina Cassandra, and Amol Palekar in pivotal roles.
The story revolves around a life of a small-time con artist Sunny (played by Shahid), who finds himself drawn into the dark while creating a perfect con. However, a fiery and unconventional task force officer (played by Vijay Sethupathi) has made it his mission to rid the nation of the threat he poses.
Taking up an issue like counterfeiting which is termed as no less than a 'financial terrorism' (in the series), the series is applauded for its content as well as performances.
Helmed by the acclaimed director duo, Raj and DK, the crime thriller marks the digital debut of Shahid Kapoor and Vijay Sethupathi. The lead actors have confirmed the second season of the series.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin said Saturday he would deploy tactical nuclear weapons in neighbour and ally Belarus.
Putin has repeatedly issued thinly veiled threats he could use nuclear weapons in Ukraine, reviving Cold War-era fears.
He also said he would deploy depleted uranium ammunition if Kyiv received such munitions from the West following a British suggestion that it could supply Ukraine.
"There is nothing unusual here either: the United States has been doing this for decades. They have long placed their tactical nuclear weapons on the territory of their allies," Putin said.
Putin said he spoke to Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko and said "we agreed that we to do the same."
On the question of how Moscow would respond if the West supplied Ukraine with depleted uranium shells, following a suggestion by Britain it could supply Kyiv with the munitions, Putin said Russia had vast quantities of the weaponry.
"Russia of course has what it needs to answer. Without exaggeration, we have hundreds of thousands of such shells. We have not used them yet," Putin added in an interview on Russian television.
The International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN) has warned nuclear threats were creating a dangerous sense of uncertainty around their possible use.
The longer Russia's operation in Ukraine grinds on, the greater the nuclear strike risk, ICAN warned last month ahead of the offensive's first anniversary.
Putin announced last month that Moscow would suspend its participation in New START, the last remaining arms control treaty between the world's two main nuclear powers Russia and the United States.
NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg slammed Russia for suspending the nuclear weapons limitation treaty with the US, saying it marked the end of Europe's post-Cold War arms control architecture.
The announcement came after Moscow last August suspended US inspections of its military sites under New START.
'Dirty Bomb' Claims
Putin previously said at a Kremlin meeting that "such a threat is rising" on the use of nuclear weapons but has been evasive on Russia's policy.
US officials have voiced fears that Russia could use nuclear weapons if it feels routed on the battlefield and could plant a fictitious story to justify its actions.
Russia has already spoken of supposed Ukrainian attempts to detonate a "dirty bomb," drawing strong denials from Ukraine and a sharp rebuke from the United States, which had rare direct communication with Moscow to warn against nuclear use.
Neither the United States nor Russia -- by far the largest nuclear weapons powers -- officially has a policy of no first use of the ultra-destructive arms.
A recent US posture review by President Joe Biden concluded only that nuclear weapons should only be used in "extreme circumstances."
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