Thiruvananthapuram, Aug 9 (IANS) A fresh controversy has erupted within the CPI(M) after state secretary M.V. Govindan allegedly visited prominent astrologer Madhava Pothuval in Payyannur.The issue got traction on social media after a photograph of the meeting went viral. It also took centre stage at the recent state committee meeting.At the meeting, P. Jayarajan is understood to have raised concern that some party leaders are making visits to astrologers a habit, calling it a direct violation o…

New Delhi, Aug 9 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated Raksha Bandhan, the festival marking pious bond between brother and sister, at his 7 Lok Kalyan Marg (LKM) residence in the national Capital on Saturday. The festive celebration saw many schoolchildren and Brahma Kumaris tying ‘rakhis’ on PM Modi’s wrist and offering sweets.The heartwarming moment saw children showing their affinity and affection for the Prime Minister in multiple ways – by shaking hands, extending warm smile, giv…

New Delhi, Aug 9 (IANS) Outer Delhi Warriors’ opener Priyansh Arya, after producing one of the standout knocks of the Delhi Premier League 2025, credited his childhood coach for inspiring his maiden century of the season.Outer Delhi Warriors (ODW) showcased a spirited batting display in their fourth game of the Delhi Premier League 2025 against East Delhi Riders, with opener Priyansh Arya stealing the spotlight through a scintillating 111 off just 56 balls, his first century of the season. Des…

Manchester, Aug 9 (IANS) Manchester United full back Diogo Dalot believes there are no excuses to hide behind now after the club completed the 50 million Pound redevelopment of the Carrington Training Complex. On Friday, United announced the completion of the redevelopment of the men’s first-team building at the Carrington Training Complex, marking an important milestone in the club’s commitment to providing world-class facilities for its players and staff.“Ultimately, we’re talking about …

Mumbai, Aug 9 (IANS) Director Faruk Kabir, whose recently released streaming series ‘Salakaar’, has shared that he did not do the look test of actor Mukesh Rishi before casting him as the antagonist. ‘Salakaar’ is a period spy drama-thriller, and alternates between two timelines, the 1970s and 2025. It follows the story of an Indian spy, who is tailing the nuclear weapon development in India’s arch-nemesis, Pakistan.Mukesh Rishi essays the role of Muhammad Zia-ul-Haq, the Pakistani dic…

Mumbai, Aug 9 (IANS) On the occasion of Raksha Bandhan on Saturday, actor-humanitarian Sonu Sood wished his sisters, whom he lovingly called his “forever safe space” and said that the bond will always be my strongest thread. Taking to Instagram, Sonu shared two pictures featuring him with his sister Monika and Malvika.Alongside the image, he wrote: “Happy Raksha Bandhan, Monika & Malvika! From pulling each other’s legs to pulling each other out of trouble, from sharing chocolates to …

Los Angeles, Aug 9 (IANS) Hollywood star Jennifer Aniston has shared that Selena Gomez has been an “angel” in helping her to “lean into social media”. It was in late 2019, when Aniston joined Instagram to launch her hair conditioner. Speaking with People magazine, the former Friends star said: “Selena helps me lean into social media. She’s so effortless when it comes to that. And she’s just an angel who I love spending time with.”Aniston shared that her Friends co-star Courteney Cox had …

Mumbai, Aug 9 (IANS) Bollywood actor Arjun Kapoor, who was last seen in ‘Mere Husband Ki Biwi’, is celebrating Raksha Bandhan with his 6 sisters. On Saturday, the actor took to his Instagram, and shared a collage in which he can be seen with his sisters, Anshula Kapoor, Janhvi Kapoor and Khushi Kapoor, Sonam Kapoor, Shanaya Kapoor and Rhea Kapoor.He wrote in the caption, “With six sisters, it means six times the drama, the chaos, the fights, and the banter, but also immeasurable love. Happ…

Hyderabad, Aug 9 (IANS) Actor Mahesh Babu, who took to his X timeline on Saturday to thank everyone for the love that was being showered on him on the occasion of his birthday, has now triggered speculation on social media on whether his eagerly awaited upcoming film with director S S Rajamouli had been titled ‘Globe Trotter’. It all started on Saturday morning with director S S Rajamouli choosing to put out a major update on the eagerly awaited film that was being tentatively referred to as SSM…

Mumbai, Aug 9 (IANS) Bollywood actress Jacqueline Fernandez has revealed her mantra to keep fit and shared that it’s doing the hardest thing first in the day. Jacqueline took to Instagram stories, where she shared a glimpse of her Saturday morning. In the image, the actress, who is dressed in blue athleisure, is seen taking a mirror selfie at the gym.“Always do the hardest thing first in the day. Work out time,” she wrote as the caption.The actress recently spoke about the growing importan…