Bengaluru, Aug 7 (IANS) The fourth edition of the Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 will take place at the Srikantadatta Narasimharaja Wadiyar Cricket Stadium in Mysuru. The two-week competition will run from August 11 to 28 and will be held as a closed-door event with no spectators in attendance. Legendary cricketer Gundappa Vishwanath, speaking on the tournament being held in Mysuru, said, “It has happened before in Mysuru and it has always been a good centre. Mysuru has always been a rich catchment …

New Delhi, Aug 7 (IANS) The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) Athletes Commission took a major step toward athlete empowerment and welfare on Thursday, conducting a crucial meeting that signalled the beginning of sweeping reforms focused on athlete voices, rights, and post-career development.The meeting, held at the Olympic Bhawan in New Delhi, saw prominent athletes including Sharath Kamal, OP Kharana, Bhavani Devi, and Shiva Keshavan participate in person, while PV Sindhu, Rani Rampal, and Bajr…

New Delhi, Aug 7 (IANS) While gestational diabetes is known to affect the heart, women who follow healthy habits like proper weight, diet, and no alcohol or tobacco are 86 per cent less likely to experience any future risks to heart, according to a global study.Gestational diabetes — a condition characterised by elevated blood sugar during pregnancy — remains one of the most common pregnancy complications worldwide.The research found that women who adopted a long-term commitment to a combinati…

Mumbai, Aug 7 (IANS) Veteran actor Dalip Tahil, who has completed an impressive 45 years in the film industry, shared insights into how the landscape of cinema has transformed over the decades. Recalling the early days when single-screen theatres dominated and opportunities were limited, he noted the rise of OTT platforms, television, and multiplexes has now opened up a wider range of possibilities for actors and filmmakers alike. Reflecting on his career, Dalip told IANS, “When I started 45 y…

Mumbai, Aug 7 (IANS) Legendary filmmaker Guru Dutt’s cinematic masterpiece “Pyaasa” has been restored in 4K by NFDC-NFAI under the National Film Heritage Mission, an initiative by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India. A special premiere of the drama was held in Mumbai, preceded by an engaging panel discussion with lyricist Javed Akhtar, filmmakers Hansal Mehta, R Balki, Sudhir Mishra, and senior journalist and critic Bhawana Somaaya.The premiere was graced by some …

Mumbai, Aug 7 (IANS) Filmmaker Neeraj Pandey reflected on the massive success of Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda starrer “Saiyaara” and the resultant increased demand for new faces in the industry.During an exclusive interaction with IANS, the director was asked, “Previously, there was a notion that newcomers are unable to deliver huge hits in the industry; but the unexpected success of ‘Saiyaar’ has challenged that belief. Your take on it.”Reacting to this, Neeraj shared that the people who say su…

Mumbai, Aug 7 (IANS) National Securities Depository Ltd (NSDL) shares extended their gain on Thursday and rose 20 per cent at the closing bell. The shares of the company are now around 28 per cent higher than their debut price.NSDL debuted in the stock market on Thursday, at a 10 per cent premium above the issue price of Rs 800. The listing premium was lower than grey market estimates of 16 per cent.The Rs 4,012 crore IPO saw strong participation from all investor categories. The overall issue w…

Mumbai, Aug 7 (IANS) Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC), the country’s largest life insurer, on Thursday reported a 3.91 per cent year-on-year (YoY) increase in its consolidated net profit for the June quarter of the current financial year (Q1 FY26). The profit rose to Rs 10,957 crore from Rs 10,544 crore recorded in the same period previous year (Q1 FY25), according to its stock exchange filing.LIC’s net premium income also showed steady growth. For the quarter under review, it stood a…

Vientiane, Aug 7 (IANS) Lao authorities and local communities are working side by side to aid thousands affected by widespread flooding and landslides across the country, as relief efforts are underway to distribute emergency supplies and restore damaged infrastructure. The Central Disaster Management Committee has issued a notice calling for public support to aid flood victims, following severe storms that brought heavy rainfall and widespread damage across Laos. The committee is urging all sec…

Accra, Aug 7 (IANS) Ghana has declared a three-day national mourning, beginning on Thursday, following a helicopter crash that killed the country’s Defence and Environment Ministers and six others. Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama has suspended all his scheduled activities and programmes for the rest of the week, following the national tragedy, according to a statement from the presidency late Wednesday.The government has directed that all flags must fly at half-mast until further notice, …