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The 98th Academy Awards feature strong competition, especially between One Battle After Another and Sinners. The films received 13 and 16 nominations respectively. Jessie Buckley is expected to win Best Actress for Hamnet. Winners announced so far include Amy Madigan, Sean Penn, K-Pop Demon Hunter, and Frankenstein, while Sinners won Best Original Screenplay.
Indian actors have made notable appearances as Oscar presenters. Persis was the first, presenting at the 52nd Academy Awards. Priyanka Chopra first presented at the 88th Oscars and returns at the 98th. Deepika Padukone introduced the winning song ‘Naatu Naatu’ at the 95th Oscars, highlighting India’s growing presence on Hollywood’s biggest stage.
Bollywood actor Anil Kapoor revealed that even though he acted in ‘Slumdog Millionaire’ for free, he has been receiving payments for the film. He recently received a check of ₹3.6 lakh and has earned nearly half a million pounds so far. Initially, producers couldn’t pay, but he acted without remuneration out of passion for the […]
Light rain fell across Punjab and Haryana on Sunday, lowering maximum temperatures by a few degrees. Amritsar, Ludhiana, and Patiala recorded 5 mm, 1.2 mm, and 2 mm of rainfall, while Haryana cities like Ambala, Gurugram, and Karnal also saw light showers. Temperatures ranged between 21.8°C and 30.2°C across the region
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, 15, celebrated at the BCCI Naman Awards 2026 after his record 175-run innings in the Under-19 World Cup final. The youngest IPL signee for Rajasthan Royals aims to win IPL 2026 for RR. He credits the team, senior players, and Rahul Dravid for his growth, focusing on performing for the team’s success.
The BCCI honoured India’s five recent World Cup-winning teams at the Naman Awards in New Delhi, including U19 Men’s and Women’s, Women’s ODI, T20, and Champions Trophy winners. Lifetime awards went to Rahul Dravid, Mithali Raj, and Roger Binny. Shubman Gill, Smriti Mandhana, and Mumbai Cricket Association also received top honours.
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The CBI questioned actor and TVK chief Vijay Thalapathy for over seven hours about the 2025 Karur rally stampede in Tamil Nadu that killed 41 people and injured more than 60. The agency is probing the case after a Supreme Court order and has already questioned him twice earlier during the ongoing investigation.
Rajasthan Royals may soon get new owners as investment bank The Raine Group manages the sale process. The franchise is valued at about $1.1 billion. Several groups, including investors linked to Lalit Modi, Aditya Birla Group, Satyan Gajwani, and Adar Poonawalla, are reportedly bidding to buy a stake in the IPL team.
Former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif congratulated Kuldeep Yadav on marrying his childhood sweetheart Vanshika, calling him “one of the nicest cricketers.” The private wedding in Kanpur was attended by family, friends, and cricketers like Raina and Chahal. Kuldeep and Vanshika, childhood friends, got engaged in June after years of being together.
Fans of Telugu film star Mokshagna are buzzing again about his long‑awaited acting debut. Although an earlier project was announced and later shelved, there’s still no official launch. Recent social media pictures have reignited speculation, with insiders suggesting he may debut in Aditya 999 alongside Nandamuri Balakrishna, but no confirmation yet.
RSR Murthy, coach and mentor of former India captain Mithali Raj, congratulated her on receiving the BCCI Lifetime Achievement Award. He praised her 22-year international career, dedication, and passion, calling her a trailblazer for women’s cricket in India and worldwide. Murthy said the award is well-deserved and will inspire young cricketers.
In the first T20I at Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui, New Zealand were bowled out for 91, their 14th T20I under 100, losing to South Africa. James Neesham top-scored with 26, while debutant Nqobani Mokoena took three wickets. South Africa chased easily, with Connor Esterhuizen unbeaten on 45, winning in the 17th over to lead 1-0.
Air India has uncovered widespread misuse of its Employee Leisure Travel (ELT) policy involving over 4,000 employees, who allegedly misrepresented relatives to claim free tickets and some even sold them for profit. The airline has begun corrective action, including requiring refunds and imposing penalties. It has tightened rules and documentation requirements.
The Odisha government will distribute sports kits in 485 Maoist-affected villages across 10 districts under the ‘Gramodaya’ campaign. Each ₹50,000 kit includes cricket, football, volleyball, badminton, chess, and carrom equipment. The ₹2.42 crore initiative aims to integrate youth, nurture talent, promote discipline, and foster peace in remote regions.