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New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) The stage is all set for the 19th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL), which is set to commence on March 28, with the defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) taking on 2016 champion Sunrisers Hyderabad at the M.Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. The tournament will run from March 28 to May 31. Most of the matches will happen in the evening and start from 7:30 PM, with the toss happening at 7:00 PM. While afternoon fixtures on double-header days will …

New Delhi, March 23 (IANS) The emotions of India’s T20 World Cup triumph are yet to fully sink in, but the cricketing calendar waits for no one. In just five days, the spotlight will shift to the grand spectacle of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, ushering in another season of high-octane action, star power, and unmatched fanfare.The transition from national glory to franchise frenzy is seamless, and fans are already gearing up for what promises to be a blockbuster edition.The IPL remains the…

New Delhi, March 20 (IANS) Former South Africa player AB de Villiers believes that India batter Abhishek Sharma has reached a stage in his career where he must take greater responsibility and deal better with pressure, especially after an inconsistent run in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. Abhishek, who was struggling for runs in India’s triumphant World Cup campaign, has been named vice- captain of Sunrisers Hyderabad ahead of the 19th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL), which will commence…

Mumbai, March 19 (IANS) Bollywood actress Divya Dutta looked back at her three-decade-long journey in the entertainment industry, and reflected on the love she has received from audiences through some of her most memorable performances. The actress who has been a part of hit movies like Raja Ki Aayegi Baaraat, Delhi 6, Veer Zara and many more critically acclaimed films over the years, in an exclusive conversation with IANS, spoke about how meaningful roles and audience appreciation have shaped h…

Chennai, March 13 (IANS) The makers of National Award winning director M. Manikandan and director B Ajith Kumar’s eagerly awaited web series, ‘Muthu Alias Kaattaan’, featuring Vijay Sethupathi in the lead, on Friday released a gripping trailer of the series, much to the delight of fans and film buffs.While a teaser that the makers had released earlier had triggered curiosity about Muthu’s shocking severed head, the trailer expands the narrative, revealing layered accounts from characters who pai…

Mumbai, March 13 (IANS) Actor, fitness icon and former supermodel Milind Soman believes the era of larger-than-life global superstars has largely passed, further noting that today’s entertainment landscape is far more fragmented than before. Speaking to IANS in an exclusive conversation, the actor noted that the more fragmented audiences become, the more niche stardom will get.“The more fragmented it all gets, the smaller the stars will be, because they are all niche. Nobody is overarching e…

New Delhi, March 11 (IANS) The first phase of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 will see defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru face Sunrisers Hyderabad in the season opener at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Saturday, March 28, a report said.Five-time champions Mumbai Indians will start their campaign against Kolkata Knight Riders at the iconic Wankhede Stadium on March 29. Meanwhile, Chennai Super Kings will open their season against Rajasthan Royals in Guwahati. This ma…

New Delhi, March 8 (IANS) As the two cricketing giants, India and New Zealand, are set to lock horns in the T20 World Cup final at the Narendra Modi Stadium, the ICC chairman Jay Shah extended his best wishes to both nations ahead of the summit clash. The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 has created history, becoming the most-watched edition of the tournament in its storied history, with the viewership in India alone crossing 500 million, the highest ever for a T20 World Cup. “It’s been a record-b…