Women’s Asia Cup: Defending champions Sri Lanka ready for Dubai challenge, says Gunaratne

Niharika Raina | August 27, 2026 7:40 PM

New Delhi, Aug 27 (IANS) For Vishmi Gunaratne, entering international cricket as a teenager after being a terrific batting prodigy in the domestic circuit brought a rapid trial by fire. Now an established figure in Sri Lanka’s top order via playing 37 ODIs and 59 T20Is, Vishmi believes that early exposure forced a crucial evolution in her mental approach to the game.

Venkat Prabhu: May Nepal find the strength to heal through this devastating time!

IANS | August 27, 2026 7:38 PM

Chennai, Aug 27 (IANS) Expressing concern over the heartbreaking tragedy in Nepal, where a sudden flash flood left at least 162 people dead, ace Tamil film director Venkat Prabhu on Thursday said that he hoped that Nepal found the strength to heal through this devastating time.

Despite a 1-0 series win over Sri Lanka, India stay in fifth spot in WTC standings

IANS | August 27, 2026 7:29 PM

Colombo, Aug 27 (IANS) India’s hopes of upping their position in the World Test Championship (WTC) standings took a hit on Thursday as a resilient day five rearguard act by Sri Lanka forced the second Test at the SSC Ground to end in a draw.

285 Indian nationals still uncontactable, 54 rescued after Nepal flash floods: MEA (Ld)

IANS | August 27, 2026 7:24 PM

Kathmandu, Aug 27 (IANS) The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Thursday evening that 285 Indian nationals remain out of contact following the flash floods in Nepal while a total of 54 Indians have been rescued, including 33 workers of the Trishuli-I project and 21 people from Tamil Nadu who had travelled for the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra.

Big B honours transgender doctor's resilience on 'KBC'

IANS | August 27, 2026 7:11 PM

Mumbai, Aug 27 (IANS) Bollywood icon Amitabh Bachchan recently lauded the perseverance and resilience of Dr. Prachi Rathod on the quiz based reality show ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati’.

Dehradun T20 League will serve as launchpad for Uttarakhand’s young talent: Ex-BCCI official Mahim Verma

IANS | August 27, 2026 7:11 PM

Dehradun, Aug 27 (IANS) As Uttarakhand prepares for its biggest franchise cricket showcase, a senior cricket administrator has hailed the inaugural Dehradun T20 League 2026 as a transformative milestone that will reshape the pathway for grassroots cricketers across the state.

Dulquer Salmaan turns singer for ‘Loser’ from 'I'm Game'

IANS | August 27, 2026 7:10 PM

Chennai, Aug 27 (IANS) The makers of director Nahas Hidhayath's eagerly awaited action entertainer 'I'm Game', featuring actor Dulquer Salmaan in the lead, on Thursday released the single 'Loser' from the film, much to the delight of fans and film buffs.

India, Saudi Arabia discuss ties and issues of mutual interest

IANS | August 27, 2026 7:10 PM

Riyadh, Aug 27 (IANS) India and Saudi Arabia on Thursday discussed various aspects of their historic and strategic partnership, as well as issues of mutual interest.

India and UN discuss cooperation in peacekeeping operations, achieving SDGs

IANS | August 27, 2026 7:05 PM

New Delhi, Aug 27 (IANS) India and the United Nations (UN) on Thursday held discussions on cooperation in peacekeeping operations, climate change, disaster risk reduction, reform of the UN, managing the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

James Gunn shares major update from the sets of ‘Superman: Man of Tomorrow’

IANS | August 27, 2026 6:58 PM

Los Angeles, Aug 27 (IANS) Filmmaker James Gunn has given a major update on the upcoming film ‘Superman: Man of Tomorrow’. The director recently took to Threads, and shared that he has wrapped the shooting of ‘Superman: Man of Tomorrow’.