Kolkata, Aug 8 (IANS) Leader of the Opposition in the West Bengal Assembly, Suvendu Adhikari, on Friday, claimed that I-PAC, an agency working for strategising public relations exercises of Trinamool Congress since the 2021 polls, is interfering in administrative matters of the state government. On Friday morning, Adhikari posted on X a screenshot of an email sent from Avesh Singh, a representative of I-PAC, to the Director of Information and ex-officio Additional Secretary to the state Informat…

New Delhi, Aug 8 (IANS) The Lok Sabha was adjourned until noon on Friday due to ongoing disruptions by opposition members during Question Hour, despite tributes to the departed and appeals for decorum from Speaker Om Birla. As the day’s proceedings commenced, Speaker Birla announced the passing of former Governor and veteran politician Satpal Malik. Members across party lines observed a moment of silence and paid rich tributes to his public service.The House also commemorated the 83rd annivers…

Toronto, Aug 8 (IANS) Ben Shelton won the biggest title of his career to-date after claiming the Canadian Open men’s singles crown after a pulsating final 6-7(5), 6-4, 7-6(3) victory against Karen Khachanov. Shelton becomes the youngest American ATP Masters 1000 champion since 21-year-old Andy Roddick won the 2004 Miami title. He also surged to fourth in the ATP Live Race to Turin, boosting his chances of qualifying for the ATP Finals in November.After edging two matches in the earlier rounds in…

Christchurch, Aug 8 (IANS) New Zealand Cricket’s long-serving high-performance coach Bob Carter will be stepping away from his role of 21 years, New Zealand Cricket said on Friday. Formerly a player and then director of cricket for the English county Northamptonshire, Carter’s tenure at NZC filled roles as the assistant to John Bracewell’s 2004-2009 BlackCaps, the assistant to Mike Hesson’s 2012-14 (men’s team), and the women’s team head coach ahead of, and during, the 2022 ICC Women’s C…

New Delhi, Aug 8 (IANS) Increasing weight loss experienced by cancer patients that often leads to deaths may be caused by communication between the brain and liver, according to a study.Nearly a third of cancer-related deaths are caused by cachexia — a currently incurable metabolic syndrome that involves substantial weight loss, including depletion of muscle mass and body fat.It also contributes to therapy resistance and increases mortality among affected patients.Researchers from the Weizmann …

Los Angeles, Aug 8 (IANS) Actress-singer Selena Gomez has shared how the TV sitcom Wizards of Waverly Place changed her life. The 33-year-old actress auditioned for a series of TV shows, including the spin-off of Lizzie McGuire, before she joined the cast of Wizards of Waverly Place.Selena said on the Therapuss with Jake Shane podcast: “It was actually a weird thing because I was on three pilots for the Disney channel. One was the spin-off of Lizzie McGuire. One was the spin-off of the Suite Lif…

Mumbai, Aug 8 (IANS) As the supernatural thriller Holy Ghost released in Indian cinemas on August 8, its director Shravan Tiwari said that with the film he wanted to craft a story where fear is felt in silence and shadows. Shot entirely in the United States, the film blends elements of horror, suspense and emotional depth, aiming to create a universally resonant experience for audiences across cultures.Director Shravan Tiwari said: “With Holy Ghost, I wanted to craft a story where fear is felt…

Hyderabad, Aug 8 (IANS) The makers of director Srikanth Odela’s eagerly awaited action thriller, ‘The Paradise’, on Friday disclosed that actor Nani plays a character called Jadel in the action entertainer and released his look in the film. Taking to his X timeline to share the first look poster of Nani, director Srikanth Odela wrote, “Presenting to you all – ‘Jadal’. This time, my hero, @NameisNani anna will walk into hell and turn it into #TheParadise. March 26th, 2026 in Cinemas Worldwide…

Mumbai, Aug 8 (IANS) National Award-winning actress Divya Dutta said that for her, femininity means having the freedom and equality to make one’s own life choices without dependence on others. Asked how her personal definitions of femininity evolved over the years, Divya revealed that she has been fortunate to have grown up in a home where she was given that freedom.”For me, I think, you know, I’ve been very fortunate that I come from a house where my mother gave me more freedom than my brother….

Moscow, Aug 8 (IANS) India’s National Security Advisor Ajit Doval met Russia’s Secretary of the Security Council Sergei Shoigu in Moscow to discuss ways to deepen the special and privileged strategic partnership between the two countries.Both sides stressed the need for collaborative efforts ahead of this year’s bilateral summit, and exchanged views on Russia-India cooperation in multilateral forums, as well as key global security issues.“On August 7, Secretary of Russia’s Security Cou…