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Filmmaker Shekhar Kapur revealed Aamir Khan’s early ambition to be an assistant director. However, the role was denied to Khan, not by Kapur, but by the first assistant director, Satish Kaushik, due to Aamir’s car. Kapur believes this rejection was fortunate, allowing Khan to become the celebrated actor he is today. Read the full article…
A group of 100 US lawmakers have urged Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem to exempt the health care sector from new restrictions linked to the H-1B visa programme. In the letter dated February 11, 2026, the lawmakers expressed concern over the September 19 Presidential Proclamation that imposed a $100,000 fee on employers…
India vs Pakistan (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Monday requested Pakistan to honour its scheduled T20 World Cup fixture against India, stressing that playing the match would benefit the wider cricket ecosystem. “Following my short visit to Pakistan yesterday and given the forthcoming outcomes of our discussions, I request Pakistan…
Madras High Court will decide on February 10 if actor Vishal gets more time to deposit Rs 10 crore in his legal battle with Lyca Productions. Vishal’s lawyer cited financial difficulties, including GST issues, for his inability to pay the sum. Lyca Productions has been asked to respond to Vishal’s extension plea. The controversy surrounding…
FC Goa will play their home games at Nehru Stadium, Fatorda, one of only two venues which has full availability for this season’s ISL. New Delhi: All 14 Indian Super League (ISL) clubs on Friday wrote to the Sports Ministry to provide an update on the prevailing situation in Indian football’s top division. In the…
Moscow has agreed to a request from US President Donald Trump to pause strikes on Kyiv for a week, until February 1, the Kremlin said on Friday.Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov told reporters on Friday that Russia had accepted what he described as a “personal request” from Trump to halt attacks on the Ukrainian capital.“I can…
The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Wednesday turned down the Bangladesh Cricket Board’s (BCB) request to move Bangladesh’s T20 World Cup matches from India to Sri Lanka, stating that the fixtures will go ahead as scheduled as there is no credible threat to the safety of Bangladesh players, officials or fans at any venue in…
French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday (January 21) sent a “welcome” message to Beijing, inviting Chinese investment in the region, Speaking at the World Economic Forum (WEF) 2026 in Davos, Switzerland. However, the invitation came with a stern ultimatum regarding the quality and nature of Chinese exports: end to the “dumping” of subsidised, sub-standard goods…
NEW DELHI: In a decision that could have long-term consequences for cricket in Asia and beyond, the ICC on Wednesday rejected Bangladesh Cricket Board’s (BCB) request to shift their T20 World Cup matches from India and has voted to replace Bangladesh at the Men’s T20 World Cup if the team refuses to travel to India…
Ayush Badoni and Rishabh Pant (Image credit: X) NEW DELHI: Ayush Badoni was handed his maiden ODI call-up on Monday after being named as a replacement for Washington Sundar, who was ruled out of the remainder of the ongoing three-match series against New Zealand due to a strain in his left lower rib area.Badoni finished…
