Washington, June 10 (IANS) From Seattle to Los Angeles and from New Jersey to Washington DC, Indian mangoes are triggering a summer buying frenzy across the United States, with shipments selling out within hours at major retailers as demand surges for varieties such as Kesar, Alphonso and Langra.India’s Ambassador to the US Vinay Kwatra says the fruit’s growing popularity reflects both diaspora nostalgia and widening American appreciation for Indian produce.For decades, Indian Americans returnin…
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Los Angeles, June 9 (IANS) Rapper Jay-Z has announced retrospective ‘Jay-Z 30’ shows in Paris. This comes after his performance at the Roots Picnic earlier this month and his three upcoming Yankee Stadium shows. The rapper is set to perform in Paris on September 10, 2026, and Los Angeles on October 23, reports ‘Variety’.Tickets will be available on June 11. While the exact format of the shows was not announced, as the title (which features the latest version of his stage name, this time …
New Delhi, June 9 (IANS) The wait is finally over, and the FIFA World Cup 2026, which will be the biggest edition in the tournament’s history, will begin on June 12 (IST) and conclude with the final on July 20 (IST), featuring a record 48 teams and 104 matches across the United States, Canada and Mexico. The expanded format introduces 12 groups of four teams each, replacing the previous structure of eight groups. The top two teams from every group, along with the eight best third-placed sides, w…
New York, June 9 (IANS) Nithya Raman, a Democratic Socialist in the mould of New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani, has emerged as the challenger to embattled Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass in the November election to lead the second-biggest US city. She took the second spot in the open primary election, edging out the Republican candidate Spencer Pratt, to face Democrat Bass in a runoff, according to media calculations reported on Monday, even as the official counting was continuing almost a week after t…
Los Angeles, June 8 (IANS) Hollywood actress Cara Delevingne has shared that she nearly had to cancel the first night of her tour as she was dealing with a dental drama. The night before her gig in Berlin, Germany, on June 1, the 33-year-old model and actress had to undergo some “pretty gross dental work” that could have derailed her performance, reports ‘Female First UK’.Speaking onstage at silent green, quoted by The Sun, she said, “I just wanted to say a little thank you to the German p…
Mumbai, June 8 (IANS) The legendary band Guns N’ Roses is returning to India after a year, and is set to perform for the first time in Bengaluru and Guwahati. The band will take to the stage in Bengaluru on November 14, 2026, and in Guwahati on November 17, 2026.Last year, the band performed in Mumbai on May 17, 2025 at the Mahalaxmi Racecourse. This marked the legendary rock band’s return to the country after over 12 years. The gig was a part of the band’s 2025 tour.Prior to this, the band …
New Delhi, June 3 (IANS) Veteran Bollywood star Madhuri Dixit has shared that she doesn’t actively try to keep up with Gen Z slang, crediting her sons Arin and Ryan for naturally introducing her to the latest lingo. Madhuri, who is gearing up for the release of her upcoming film “Maa Behen” on Netflix, shared that while she may not understand all the trendy terms, being around her kids helps her stay connected to the younger generation.Asked how does she manage to keep up with the younger …
Zurich, June 2 (IANS) Switzerland have been dealt a big blow ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 after striker Breel Embolo was refused entry to the United States for the event being co-hosted by the USA along with Canada and Mexico. Switzerland will be playing their first two group games in the United States.According to reports in the local media, the Swiss squad left for Los Angeles on Tuesday without Embolo, who was not allowed to board the flight as his ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Autho…
Washington, June 2 (IANS) A federal jury in Los Angeles has found prominent stock analyst Andrew Left, founder of Citron Research, guilty of orchestrating a years-long scheme that prosecutors said manipulated stock prices and generated at least $21 million in illicit profits by trading against the very recommendations he promoted to investors.Left, 55, formerly of Beverly Hills and now a resident of Boca Raton, Florida, was convicted of one count of securities fraud scheme and 12 counts of secur…
Los Angeles, June 1 (IANS) Hollywood star Keanu Reeves has given a peek into his private life and said that it is easy to love his girlfriend Alexandra Grant. The couple spoke at the Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) in Los Angeles. They reflected on how their respective art has changed since they began dating, reports people.com.Asked whether he agrees with the assessment that Grant, is an “easy woman to love,” Reeves, heartily agreed, “Yes!” The visual artist and veteran actor then rev…