Day: April 20, 2019

Hardik has become a better cricketer after forced break: Krunal

New Delhi : Mumbai Indians all-rounder Krunal Pandya feels that the time his younger brother Hardik spent away from the game has helped him become a better cricketer. Hardik seems to be in menacing form with the bat ahead of the World Cup, having overcome a back injury and […]

Spinners will be very important: DC spin bowling coach Badree

New Delhi : Delhi Capitals spin bowling coach Samuel Badree feels that the spinners have a huge role to play on a slow pitch here and the team selection is going to be crucial ahead of their IPL match against Kings XI Punjab on Saturday. Delhi lost to Mumbai […]

With one eye on World Cup, junior girls NFC set to get underway in Kolhapur

Kohlapur :  A month on from the announcement of India hosting the FIFA U-17 women’s World Cup in 2020, the junior girls’ national football championship is all set to kick off here Saturday. The tournament, now entering its fifth edition, will serve as a platform for scouting talent for […]

Two Indian boxers enter pre-quarters of Asian Championship

Bangkok :  Indian boxers were off to a good start in the Asian Championships claiming two pre-quarterfinals berths in the opening session of the continental showpiece here Friday. National champion Deepak (49kg) and Rohit Tokas (64kg) advanced to the last-16 stage with confident victories. Deepak defeated Vietnam’s Loi Bui […]

Jordan says Woods comeback is “greatest I have ever seen”

Los Angeles : Michael Jordan described Tiger Woods’ Masters comeback as the “greatest ever” and added he called the golfing icon to personally congratulate him. “To me it is the greatest comeback I have ever seen,” Jordan told The Athletic. “I never thought he’d get back physically. He didn’t […]

‘Dabangg’ an actor-driven franchise: Arbaaz Khan

Mumbai :  Arbaaz Khan says “Dabangg” franchise is solely dependent on superstar Salman Khan and cannot move forward with another name. As a third film in the franchise is currently being shot which will see Salman reprise his role as a cop named Chulbul Pandey, Arbaaz said unlike James […]

My book bid to remove masks we all hide behind: Lisa Ray

New Delhi :  Supermodel-actor-cancer survivor Lisa Ray, who is all set to publish her debut book, says she attempts to remove the mask people hide behind and hopes that by sharing her harrowing journey, she will come out stronger while also helping others become stronger. “Close to the Bone” […]

‘Avengers: Endgame’ trailers might have featured fake footage, say Russo brothers

Los Angeles : Director duo Anthony and Joe Russo say they might have included some fake footage in “Avengers: Endgame” trailers and teasers to guard the secrets of the much-awaited film. In an interview with Rotten Tomatoes, the Russo brothers said their intent behind keeping the plot under wraps […]

Prakash Jha’s next ‘Pareeksha’ on education as great leveller

Mumbai : `Good education is the greatest social leveller’ is the theme of Prakash Jha’s next film “Pareeksha” (The Final Test), the filmmaker said here Friday. The film is about an autorickshaw driver who takes children to school daily and dreams of giving the same quality education to his […]

‘Thor: Ragnarok’ sequel has been pitched, says Tessa Thompson

Los Angeles : A follow-up to “Thor: Ragnarok” has been pitched at Marvel Studios, Tessa Thompson has revealed. The actor plays Valkyrie in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and first appeared in 2017’s “Ragnarok”. Thompson, 35, also said “Ragnarok” director Taika Waititi is set to return as helmer. “I don’t […]

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