'If your base is strong, performance follows': Aslam, Naveen, and Pushpa on modern kabaddi’s demands

IANS | April 1, 2026 6:03 PM

Bellary, April 1 (IANS) As India’s top kabaddi players come together for a high-performance strength & conditioning camp, the focus is clearly shifting towards a more scientific and structured approach to preparation – one that goes beyond traditional training methods, especially with key international competitions like the Asian Games on the horizon.

'Kattalan' makers welcome music director Ravi Basrur on board film unit

IANS | April 1, 2026 5:54 PM

Chennai, April 1 (IANS) The makers of director Paul George's pan-Indian Malayalam film 'Kattalan', featuring actor Antony Varghese (Pepe) in the lead, on Wednesday welcomed ace music director Ravi Basrur on board the unit of the film.

Dan Levy reveals one thing that comforted him after demise of ‘Schitt’s Creek’ co-star Catherine O’Hara

IANS | April 1, 2026 5:50 PM

Los Angeles, April 1 (IANS) Canadian actor Dan Levy has spoken about the one thing that comforted him following the death of his ‘Schitt’s Creek’ co-star and close friend, Catherine O’Hara.

India's industrial, warehousing sector's absorption rises 15.6 pc in Q1 2026

IANS | April 1, 2026 5:49 PM

New Delhi, April 1 (IANS) India’s industrial and warehousing sector recorded absorption of 18.5 million square feet in Q1 2026, marking a robust growth of 15.6 per cent year‑on‑year, a report said on Wednesday.

IPL 2026: When and where to watch KKR vs SRH, know all details

IANS | April 1, 2026 5:45 PM

Kolkata, April 1 (IANS) Kolkata Knight Riders will aim to resolve key bowling issues, especially in their spin bowlers, when they face Sunrisers Hyderabad in an IPL 2026 match at Eden Gardens on Thursday. The game features two batting-focused teams, but both sides have notable weaknesses in their bowling attacks.

India and Tajikistan review cooperation across various sectors

IANS | April 1, 2026 5:36 PM

Dushanbe, April 1 (IANS) Secretary (West) at the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Sibi George, called on Tajikistan's Minister of Foreign Affairs Sirojiddin Muhriddin on Wednesday, discussing bilateral ties, regional and global matters of common interest.

ISL 2025-26: Relief for Northeast United as AIFF rescinds Mayakkannan’s red card ahead of SC Delhi clash

IANS | April 1, 2026 5:34 PM

New Delhi, April 1 (IANS) The Disciplinary Committee of the All India Football Federation (AIFF) has rescinded the red card issued to Muthu Irulandi Mayakkannan of NorthEast United FC during their Indian Super League (ISL) 2025-26 clash against Odisha FC, making the defender available for selection in their upcoming fixture against SC Delhi on April 10.

Mona Singh: Don’t glorify your mother’s pain

IANS | April 1, 2026 5:28 PM

Mumbai, April 1 (IANS) Actress Mona Singh, who is gearing up for the release of her upcoming streaming series ‘Maa Ka Sum’, has urged people to not glorify the pain of their mothers.

India's electronics manufacturing surges 6 times to Rs 12 lakh crore: Minister

IANS | April 1, 2026 5:22 PM

New Delhi, April 1 (IANS) Union Minister of State for Electronics and IT, Jitin Prasada, on Wednesday highlighted that India’s electronics manufacturing sector has witnessed a sharp expansion over the past decade, with production rising over six-fold to around Rs 12 lakh crore in FY25 from about Rs 1.9 lakh crore in FY15.

Megan Thee Stallion hospitalized after falling ill mid-show in New York City

IANS | April 1, 2026 5:16 PM

Los Angeles, April 1 (IANS) Singer-songwriter Megan Thee Stallion was recently hospitalized after she fell ill during a performance of “Moulin Rouge! The Musical” on Broadway.