New Delhi, Aug 7 (IANS) With stalwarts Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma stepping away from Tests, expectations were understandably cautious around how a young Indian side led by Shubman Gill would handle the challenge of a five-match series in England. Only eight members of the squad had previously played Tests in England. Adding to the uncertainty was India’s pre-decided plan to field Jasprit Bumrah in just three of the five Tests – a move that raised questions about the bowling unit’s ability …

Dundee (Scotland), Aug 7 (IANS) Scotland will take part in the ICC U19 Men’s World Cup after defeating the Netherlands by 20 runs in the final Europe Qualifier. Chasing 238 for a World Cup spot, the Netherlands were well-placed at 108/3 despite losing two early wickets to Finlay Jones (4/41), who was the main architect of the Scotland win.Off-spinner Manu Saraswat (3/43) arrested the runflow of the visitors and Ollie Jones removed the crucial wicket of Tom De Leede (67), who was threatening to r…

Mumbai, Aug 7 (IANS) Bollywood actor Arjun Rampal, on Thursday, took a nostalgic trip down memory lane as he marked 24 years in the film industry. Sharing a series of rare behind-the-scenes photos from the sets of his film “Moksha,” he expressed gratitude to those who supported him at the very beginning of his cinematic journey. In the heartfelt post, Rampal remembered his mentor, the late cinematographer Ashok Mehta, calling him a legendary figure who shaped not only his career but also inf…

Mumbai, Aug 7 (IANS) Before one of the most beloved reality shows in the country, “Bigg Boss” returns with another exciting season, the makers have treated the viewers with a gripping trailer of “Bigg Boss Season 19” on Thursday. This season has been set against the dramatic backdrop of a Parliament with the theme ‘Gharwalon Ki Sarkaar’ hinting at a seismic shift in power.In a first, the housemates will be given the authority to make their own decisions, whether big or small. Teasing this th…

Mumbai, Aug 7 (IANS) Actress Alaya F, on Thursday, took to social media to share a heartfelt note about her deep emotional connection with New York City. She called it both “heartwarming” and “heart-wrenching.” Reflecting on her latest trip, she expressed how the city continues to impact her in meaningful ways. In her post, the actress revealed that every visit brings about a subtle transformation in her, and this particular trip was especially significant.Taking to her Instagram handle,…

Mumbai, Aug 7 (IANS) Veteran playback singer Kumar Sanu has weighed in on the ongoing language debate, emphasising that talent and adaptability matter more than language proficiency when it comes to professional opportunities. Speaking exclusively to IANS, the singer shared his thoughts on the language row, saying that everyone should have the freedom to work across the country, regardless of linguistic differences. Sanu remarked that the ability to pick up a language depends on an individual’…

Mumbai, Aug 7 (IANS) After making her Bollywood debut with “Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan,” opposite Vikrant Massey, Shanaya Kapoor has taken on a new exciting project. She took to her official Instagram handle and dropped a sneak peek of her life lately. The various photos posted by Shanaya on social media hint that she has been spending her time indulging in jewelry designing.The post further showed Shanaya getting her makeup and hair done – hinting that she is shooting for her next project. Fo…

New Delhi, Aug 7 (IANS) More than 1.3 lakh foreign tourists visited India for medical purposes till April, the Centre informed the Parliament on Thursday.In a written reply, Union Minister for Tourism and Culture Gajendra Singh Shekhawat underlined the steps undertaken to improve India’s rank in global wellness tourism markets.“The total number of Foreign Tourist Arrivals (FTAs) for medical purposes in India during 2025 (up to April) is 1,31,856,” Shekhawat said.“This constitutes approxi…

Mumbai, Aug 7 (IANS) Life sciences company Hikal Limited on Thursday reported a net loss of Rs 22.4 crore for the quarter ended June 30 (Q1 FY26) — marking a sharp reversal from a net profit of Rs 5.1 crore in the same period previous year (Q1 FY25).The Mumbai-based company’s revenue from operations dropped by 6.5 per cent to Rs 380.4 crore, down from Rs 406.8 crore in Q1 FY25, according to its stock exchange.On a sequential basis, revenue also fell from Rs 552.4 crore reported in the previou…

Mumbai, Aug 7 (IANS) Bajaj Electricals’ net profit for the first quarter of the current financial year (Q1 FY26) stood at just 1.64 crore, plunging over 97 per cent sequentially and 94 per cent year-on-year, according to an exchange filing on Thursday.The consumer durable arm of Bajaj Group had posted a net profit of Rs 57.69 crore in the preceding quarter (Q4 FY25), while in the same quarter a year ago, the net profit stood at Rs 27.98 crore.Meanwhile, the revenue for the quarter under review o…