'Not about fame or money...': Satwik hits back at 'misinterpretation' of his remark on silent reception after Thomas Cup

IANS | May 8, 2026 12:41 PM

New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) Indian star shuttler and Khel Ratna awardee Satwiksairaj Rankireddy has hit back to those who had misinterpreted his recent comments on the lack of public reception for the Thomas Cup bronze medal-winning team, saying his disappointment did not come from a desire for personal glory or financial gain but was about the emotional impact of "silence" following major international milestones.

West Bengal’s shifting regimes and the politics of colour

Jayanta Bhattacharya | May 8, 2026 12:36 PM

New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) Colour has long mirrored political change in West Bengal, vividly reflecting shifts in power over the last half-century. From the Left Front’s iconic red to the Trinamool Congress’s blue-and-white, political transitions in the state have often found expression through colour.

'I wanted to get us off to the best start possible': Marsh after match-winning ton against RCB

IANS | May 8, 2026 12:32 PM

Lucknow, May 8 (IANS) Opener Mitchell Marsh said his intent was to give Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) the best possible start in the powerplay after smashing a sensational 111 off just 56 balls in their thrilling nine-run win over Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at the Ekana Cricket Stadium on Thursday.

Pune Police secure swift justice: Child abuser behind bars and charged within 24 hours

IANS | May 8, 2026 12:26 PM

Pune, May 8 (IANS) Setting a significant precedent for the protection of minors, the Loni Kalbhor Police Station in Maharashtra's Pune has, within 24 hours of a reported assault on a six-year-old girl, apprehended the suspect and successfully filed a formal charge sheet in court.

Awami League flags ‘collapse of social order’ as violence against women surges in Bangladesh

IANS | May 8, 2026 12:25 PM

Dhaka, May 8 (IANS) Bangladesh continues to grapple with a disturbing rise in violence against women and children this year, following an alarming surge in 2025, amid growing public concern over safety, the Awami League said on Friday.

Aashka Goradia embraces motherhood for second time, welcomes baby boy

IANS | May 8, 2026 12:21 PM

Mumbai, May 8 (IANS) Actress and entrepreneur Aashka Goradia has embraced motherhood for the second time as she and husband Brent Goble welcomed a baby boy.

Sivakarthikeyan's production house warns fake casting agents looking to misuse its name of legal action

IANS | May 8, 2026 12:16 PM

Chennai, May 8 (IANS) Clarifying to the public that it had not appointed or engaged any directors, coordinators, casting agents or third-party representatives for casting related activities pertaining to its current or upcoming projects, the production house of actor Sivakarthikeyan on Friday warned fake casting agents and fraudsters looking to misuse its name of legal action.

Hugh Jackman caught ‘meditating or napping’ between shots on ‘The Sheep Detectives’ set

IANS | May 8, 2026 12:14 PM

Mumbai, May 8 (IANS) After hilariously getting caught red-handed sleeping on the sets of his latest film ‘The Sheep Detectives,' Hollywood star Hugh Jackman jokingly asked a question if he was "napping or meditating" to cover up his funny crime.

Intel flags ISI bid to exploit West Bengal’s political volatility through fake narratives

Vicky Nanjappa | May 8, 2026 11:59 AM

New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) Indian intelligence agencies have flagged attempts by Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) to exploit the prevailing political volatility in West Bengal by running coordinated disinformation campaigns, officials said.

'The way he took down Hazlewood was brilliant': Chopra praises Marsh after century against RCB

IANS | May 8, 2026 11:57 AM

New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) Former cricketer Aakash Chopra has heaped praise on Lucknow Super Giants opener Mitchell Marsh, lauding his attacking approach against Australian spearhead Josh Hazlewood after his blazing century helped Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) register a thrilling nine-run win against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB).