More than the heart for Siraj, it was his leadership aspect that stood out: Deep Dasgupta

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New Delhi, Aug 7 (IANS) On a cloudy Monday morning, The Oval resembled a colosseum. Spectators held their breath, waiting to see which way the final game of Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy series would tilt – in favour of India or England? When Mohammed Siraj charged in to bowl the first ball of the 86th over, just six runs stood between India and a famous win. On his 1,113th delivery of the series, he unleashed his fifth-fastest ball of the tour — a 143 kmph yorker that evaded Gus Atkinson’s at…

Yogi Babu makes his Telugu debut with Gurram Paapi Reddy; joins hands with legendary comedian Brahmanandam

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Chennai, Aug 7 (IANS) Popular Tamil actor and comedian Yogi Babu is all set to make his much-awaited debut in the Telugu film industry with director Murali Manohar Reddy’s upcoming Telugu film, ‘Gurram Paapi Reddy’. ‘Gurram Paapi Reddy’ features Padma Shri awardee and comedy legend Brahmanandam in the lead role. The project was already garnering a lot of attention. Now, with the addition of Yogi Babu, who is known for his impeccable comic timing and impactful screen presence, the buzz has only g…

Here’s how Alia Bhatt spends her 'perfect mornings'

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Mumbai, Aug 7 (IANS) Bollywood actress Alia Bhatt, on Thursday, took to social media to give a glimpse into what her perfect morning looks like. Taking to her Instagram Stories, the ‘Raazi’ actress shared a selfie from her vacation in London, giving a peek into how she starts her day on a calm and refreshing note. In the photo, Alia is seen sitting on a chair, enjoying her coffee on a bright and sunny day. She simply captioned the post with the words “perfect mornings,” accompanied by a …

Proud of you boys, says Lokesh Kanakaraj as he thanks team for pouring their hearts into making Rajinikanth's 'Coolie'

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Chennai, Aug 7 (IANS) Expressing gratitude to his entire team for pouring their hearts into making his upcoming action entertainer ‘Coolie’, featuring Superstar Rajinikanth in the lead, director Lokesh Kanakaraj, on Thursday told his entire team that he was proud of them. The director, who had offered prayers on Thursday at the popular Shiva temple in Tiruvannamalai ahead of the release of his upcoming film, took to his X timeline to pen a post of gratitude.He wrote, “With #Coolie unleashing in …

Indian gifting startups raise funds worth $116 million in 10 years

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New Delhi, Aug 7 (IANS) India’s gifting startups raised $115.9 million in the last decade, showing steady but modest growth, a report said on Thursday.Gifting startups globally raised $1.7 billion from 2015 to date. Funding activity in gifting business for 2025 remains muted worldwide and in India, the report from data intelligence firm Tracxn Technologies said.In 2025, Indigifts was the sole Indian firm to secure funding, and raised $57,600 in an angel round. Indian gifting firms raised $1.3 …

Prism Johnson's profit drops 93 per cent sequentially to over Rs 8 crore in Q1

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New Delhi, Aug 7 (IANS) Integrated building materials company Prism Johnson Ltd reported a net profit of Rs 8.33 crore in Q1 FY26, down 93 per cent sequentially, according to its exchange filing on Thursday.The company had posted a net profit of Rs 133.02 crore in the preceding quarter (Q4 FY25), while in the same quarter a year ago (Q1 FY25), the firm had posted a loss of Rs 47 lakh.Revenue for Q1 FY26 stood at Rs 1,781.13 crore — down from Rs 1,951.82 crore in the previous quarter, showing a …

realme P Series: A legacy built one generation at a time

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New Delhi, Aug 7 (IANS) In a market where consumers are seeking real value, it is no longer enough for smartphone brands to launch devices with lengthy spec sheets and heavier marketing gimmicks.What makes a difference today is a deep understanding of user priorities and the ability to design products that genuinely enhance how people live and engage with technology.This is especially true in online shopping, where young buyers in India often face tough choices. They want style, performance, and…

UN rights chief condemns escalating attacks on civilians by armed groups in Congo

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Geneva, Aug 7 (IANS) United Nations (UN) High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Turk has condemned the escalation in deadly attacks by the March 23 Movement (M23) and other armed groups against civilians in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) over the past month. According to first-hand accounts received by the UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), between July 9 and 21, at least 319 civilians were killed by the M23 in four villages in the Rutshuru territory…

Confusion clouds US-Japan tariff deal as 15 per cent duty comes into effect

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Tokyo, Aug 7 (IANS) A fresh round of US tariffs under President Donald Trump’s administration took effect on Thursday, but differences have emerged between Washington and Tokyo over the interpretation of their bilateral trade agreement, particularly regarding the treatment of Japanese imports, the Japanese media reported. While Japanese officials maintain that the two sides have reached a shared understanding on the new tariff structure, a senior White House official has stated otherwise. Spea…

Indian diplomat commends Australian professor for promotion of Hindi language

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Melbourne, Aug 7 (IANS) Consul General of India in Melbourne Sushil Kumar met Australian National University’s former professor Peter Friedlander on Thursday and gave him the reward money for his article in a quarterly magazine, ‘Gagananchal Visheshank’, which is published by the Indian Council for Cultural Research (ICCR). During the meeting, Sushil Kumar praised Peter Friedlander for his efforts to promote Hindi language in Australia. Consulate General of India in Melbourne also shared Friedla…