Women's T20 WC: 'Molineux is a game changer,' says McGrath on captain's successful injury return

IANS | June 1, 2026 3:20 PM

New Delhi, June 1 (IANS) Australia's narrow defeat to South Africa in an unofficial Women's T20 World Cup warm-up fixture may have denied them a winning start to their preparations, but the return of captain Sophie Molineux provided a significant positive ahead of the global showpiece, and for vice-captain Tahlia McGrath, the performance was a timely reminder of the value the skipper brings to the Australian side.

Divya Dutta recollects being a ‘disaster’ yet winning her 1st National Award

IANS | June 1, 2026 3:07 PM

Mumbai, June 1 (IANS) Actress Divya Dutta, who is known for films like ‘Badlapur’, ‘Bhaag Milkha Bhaag’, ‘Veer-Zaara’ and others, has walked down the memory lane as she recollected being honoured with her 1st National Award. The actress shared a deeply personal experience when she was a mess emotionally yet sailed through.

"Attack on TMC MPs scripted," says brother of slain BJP worker; questions 2021 post-poll violence

IANS | June 1, 2026 2:56 PM

Kolkata, June 1 (IANS) Biswajit Sarkar, the brother of BJP worker Abhijit Sarkar, who was killed during the post-poll violence that followed the 2021 West Bengal Assembly elections, has alleged that the recent attacks on Trinamool Congress MPs Abhishek Banerjee and Kalyan Banerjee were scripted. He also questioned the then silence of TMC leadership when similar "cycle of violence" rocked West Bengal, leading to his brother's killing.