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Hasaranga out of India series with hamstring injury

Sri Lanka spinner Wanindu Hasaranga will miss the rest of their three-match One Day International (ODI) series against India due to a hamstring injury, governing body Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) said on Saturday.
4 August 2024, 06:12 AM

Ransomware attack hits small banks across India

Nearly 300 small banks have been isolated from the country’s broader payment network to prevent any wider impact, the sources
1 August 2024, 04:01 AM

Suryakumar earns praise for bold captaincy calls

Not only did Suryakumar finish the series as his side's leading run-scorer and claim the Player of the Series award, the 33-year-old also created an instant impression in the role of captain, bringing his own leadership style to the job made vacant following the T20I retirement of Rohit Sharma.
31 July 2024, 07:30 AM

Mamata Banerjee resolves Tollywood dispute

In West Bengal, India, a dispute had been brewing within the entertainment industry, involving directors, actors, and technicians. The tensions between these groups have sparked ongoing debates and led to a pause in production activities for some.
31 July 2024, 04:57 AM

'Laage Ura Dhura' sets milestone for Bengali movie songs

The song “Laage Ura Dhura” from the Eid special release “Toofan” quickly gained widespread popularity online, upon its release. Featuring vocals by Pritom Hasan and Debosrie Antara, the track has not only been trending in Bangladesh but has also made its mark on YouTube's global trending chart. 
30 July 2024, 08:54 AM

Films expected to be released this August

In light of the ongoing political unrest, which has persisted for two weeks, most cinemas nationwide have shut down. Six films were scheduled for release next month, from August 2 to 23. However, after conducting some research, Sudeep Kumar Deep provided an update on which of these films will be released as per their schedule.
30 July 2024, 07:09 AM

First budget of Modi govt 3.0: Political exigencies and beyond

India’s annual budget is always as much an economic statement as it is political.
29 July 2024, 03:00 AM

Gambhir, Suryakumar off to flying start after India grab 43-run win over Sri Lanka

New head coach Gautam Gambhir and T20 captain Suryakumar Yadav enjoyed a winning start as India secured a 43-run victory over hosts Sri Lanka to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match Twenty20 series on Saturday.
27 July 2024, 17:51 PM

Arko Mukherjee pays homage to Shafin Ahmed

Miles, a renowned Bangladeshi band, struck a chord with the youth of Kolkata, especially during the 1990s. Shafin Ahmed, a former leading light in the band, became an icon for aspiring musicians in the band music scene. The recent passing of Shafin Ahmed has left a void in the hearts of many in Bengal, especially in Kolkata, as they mourn the loss of the star.
27 July 2024, 07:30 AM

Suryakumar has faith in India's emerging talent

The retirement of Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and Ravindra Jadeja from T20 internationals has left India in a transition phase, but newly-appointed T20 captain Suryakumar Yadav on Friday said he has faith that the youngsters in the squad will step up.
27 July 2024, 06:04 AM

Tigresses suffer crushing defeat to India in semis

Bangladesh national women’s team displayed a frustrating performance both with the bat and ball to suffer a 10-wicket defeat to India in the first semifinal of the Women’s T20 Asia Cup at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium on Friday.
26 July 2024, 11:10 AM

Apple sees nearly $8 bln annual sales in India: report

Apple has hit a record of almost $8 billion worth of annual sales in India, as per a recent report by Bloomberg News. More than half of the sales were from Apple's popular iPhone lineup, adds the report.
15 July 2024, 09:00 AM

I want to return as leading actress: Mahiya Mahi

Mahiya Mahi, a renowned actress in the Dhallywood industry, took a hiatus for marriage and motherhood. However, following her separation from her second husband, she is now preparing to make a comeback to the screen.
11 July 2024, 06:28 AM

Chanchal Chowdhury receives award from Parambrata Chattopadhyay

Two distinguished actors hailing from the two Bengals—one from Bangladesh and the other from India—are making waves in the Bengali film industry. The talents in question are Chanchal Chowdhury and Parambrata Chattopadhyay. Both celebrated for their exceptional acting prowess, recently crossed each other’s paths. 
11 July 2024, 06:04 AM

Armed with borrowed bat, India opener Abhishek looks the part

India appear to have unearthed a long-term Twenty20 prospect in opener Abhishek Sharma and the secret to getting the best out of him looks simple enough too - just let him borrow a bat from teammate
8 July 2024, 06:40 AM

West Bengal stars wish ‘Toofan’ the best amid its release in Kolkata

Since its release in Bangladesh, the Shakib Khan starrer film “Toofan” is now creating quite a stir in West Bengal. The excitement was palpable at Thursday night's press conference, where it became evident that the people of West Bengal are keenly interested in the blockbuster. 
6 July 2024, 04:35 AM

India's World Cup winners return to PM Modi praise, victory parade

Frenzied crowds shouted "India, India" after the team landed at Delhi airport from the Caribbean, having been delayed for days by Hurricane Beryl.
4 July 2024, 15:42 PM

5 most popular hill stations in South Asia

As an elevated town from the nearby plain and valley, hill stations offer a stunning retreat. Away from the chaos of urban hustle and bustle, its clean atmosphere and exclusive nature uplifts one’s physical and mental being.
4 July 2024, 10:28 AM

Champions India return home to heroes' welcome in Delhi

India's T20 World Cup winners returned home to a heroes' welcome on Thursday with skipper Rohit Sharma and his players hailed by euphoric fans jostling to glimpse their stars.
4 July 2024, 02:38 AM

'The World Cup was flying away and I caught it'

“I really don’t know what was going through my mind. All I could see was the World Cup flying away and I just latched on to it,” Suryakumar told Times of India.
1 July 2024, 09:30 AM