Karunas's look as 'Kasi Maayan' in Dhanush's 'Kara' released

IANS | March 25, 2026 6:39 PM

Chennai, March 25 (IANS) After having disclosed the character names and looks of Mamitha Baiju, director K S Ravikumar and actor Suraj Venjaramoodu in director Vignesh Raja's upcoming action entertainer 'Kara', featuring actor Dhanush in the lead, the makers of the film on Wednesday released actor Karunas's look as Kasi Maayan in their film, much to the delight of fans and film buffs.

Jay-Z opens up on redundancy of rap battles

IANS | March 25, 2026 6:37 PM

Los Angeles, March 25 (IANS) Rapper Jay-Z isn't really in favour of rap battles. The 56-year-old rap star had a notoriously bitter rivalry with fellow New Yorker Nas in the early 2000s.

India clinch double bronze at Asia Cup Archery stage I in Bangkok

IANS | March 25, 2026 6:36 PM

Bangkok, March 25 (IANS) India opened their medal account at the Asia Cup Archery Stage I tournament with two bronze medals on Wednesday, courtesy of strong performances in the recurve women’s team and compound men’s team events here at the SAT Football Stadium.

India and Kazakhstan focus on bolstering defence cooperation in niche domains, C-UAS

IANS | March 25, 2026 6:14 PM

New Delhi, March 25 (IANS) Chief of Integrated Defence Staff (CISC) Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit held a meeting with Kazakhstan's Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Zhazykbayev Shaikh-Khassan in New Delhi on Wednesday with discussions focused on strengthening defence cooperation and exploring new ways to engage in niche domains, C-UAS and training exchanges.

More flights operating from Middle East to India: Centre

IANS | March 25, 2026 6:07 PM

New Delhi, March 25 (IANS) The overall flight situation from the Middle East countries to India continues to improve with additional flights operating from the region. In the UAE, airlines continue to operate limited non-scheduled flights based on operational considerations, with around 80 flights expected to operate on Wednesday from various airports to India, according to an update issued by the Ministry of External Affairs.