‘Beating Australia in Australia is really special,’ says Mandhana after series-clinching knock in 3rd T20I

IANS | February 21, 2026 6:38 PM

Adelaide, Feb 21 (IANS) Smriti Mandhana was very pleased after India’s 17-run victory over Australia in the series decider on Saturday and mentioned that defeating the Aussies in Australia is ‘really special.’ However, she also noted that the team will ‘not celebrate too much’ and will instead shift focus to the upcoming ODI leg of the tour, which begins on Tuesday.

James Gunn clears air on ‘Batman 3’ fast-track reports

IANS | February 21, 2026 6:37 PM

Los Angeles, Feb 21 (IANS) Filmmaker James Gunn has denied reports of him fast-tracking ‘The Batman – Part 3’. It was reported that DC Studios, which is headed by James Gunn and Peter Safran, was planning to rush through a third Batman movie featuring Robert Pattinson, in order to avoid a clash with upcoming Batman and Robin movie ‘The Brave and The Bold’.

ICC picks Gaby, Sobhana, Tara as nominees for Women’s Player of the Month for January

IANS | February 21, 2026 6:23 PM

Dubai, Feb 21 (IANS) The ICC has announced the nominees for the Women's Player of the Month award for January, with three standout performances from the month of international cricket making the final shortlist. The nominees include Gaby Lewis, Sobhana Mostery, and Tara Norris, each of whom played pivotal roles in their respective teams' campaigns during the T20 World Cup Qualifiers in January-February 2026.

Daniel Radcliffe says Michael Gambon would always make him laugh on ‘Harry Potter’ sets

IANS | February 21, 2026 6:20 PM

Los Angeles, Feb 21 (IANS) English actor Daniel Radcliffe has spoken up about the late actor Michael Gambon’s conduct on the sets of the ‘Harry Potter’ franchise.

T20 WC: 'I think it will be pretty much the same side,' says Shastri on India's playing XI vs South Africa

IANS | February 21, 2026 6:11 PM

New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) Former Indian coach Ravi Shastri feels that the defending champions have got their best playing XI and there will be unlikely any change in the team sheet when India face South Africa in their first match of the Super 8s in the T20 World Cup 2026 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday.

V-P Radhakrishnan to visit Tamil Nadu tomorrow

IANS | February 21, 2026 6:07 PM

New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan will visit Tamil Nadu on Sunday to attend a foundation stone laying ceremony for the statue of V.O. Chidambaram Pillai at Vandiyur in Madurai, an official said on Saturday.

Vimal's 'Vadam' trailer released

IANS | February 21, 2026 6:04 PM

Chennai, Feb 21 (IANS) The makers of director Kenthiran V's high-octane action drama 'Vadam', featuring actor Vimal in the lead, on Saturday released a gripping trailer of the film, much to the delight of fans and film buffs.

T20I series: Mandhana, Shreyanka shine as India beat Australia by 17 runs in 3rd match, seal series 2-1

IANS | February 21, 2026 6:03 PM

Adelaide, Feb 21 (IANS) In a dramatic clash at the Adelaide Oval, India secured a hard-fought 17-run victory over Australia in a high-pressure encounter. Chasing a challenging target of 159, Australia’s lower-order fought valiantly but ultimately fell short, with India’s bowlers holding their nerve till the final overs to clinch the win.

Nepal's border district tense after communal violence

IANS | February 21, 2026 6:02 PM

Kathmandu, Feb 21 (IANS) The local administration in Nepal's southeastern border district of Rautahat imposed curfew in parts of headquarters Gaur on Saturday amid fears that clashes between two groups could escalate into religious strife.

Denise Richards sheds light on last straw in abusive marriage

IANS | February 21, 2026 6:00 PM

Los Angeles, Feb 21 (IANS) Hollywood actress Denise Richards has said that the alleged abuse that she suffered at the hands of Aaron Phypers was a "slow burn".