Kate Winslet reveals what convinced her to direct

IANS | December 20, 2025 6:13 PM

Los Angeles, Dec 20 (IANS) Actress Kate Winslet has shared the story behind taking up direction. The actress has said that she never planned to become a director. However, she changed her mind after reading her son's first script.

Ed Sheeran says he has a strict approach to touring

IANS | December 20, 2025 6:05 PM

Los Angeles, Dec 20 (IANS) English singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran has become more disciplined in his approach to performing. The 34-year-old pop star admits to living an unhealthy lifestyle during his younger years.

Assam emerging as key engine of Viksit Bharat: PM Modi

IANS | December 20, 2025 5:54 PM

Guwahati, Dec 20 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said the world today views India through a transformed lens as the country steadily works towards realising the goal of becoming a developed nation by 2047.

Happy for my thambi Sanju: Ashwin reacts to India’s T20 WC squad

IANS | December 20, 2025 5:44 PM

New Delhi, Dec 20 (IANS) Former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin expressed delight at India’s T20 World Cup 2026 squad, stating that the team was ready for its "title defence." He said he was happy for his ‘brother,’ Sanju Samson, and lauded Ishan Kishan’s selection, who has made a comeback to international cricket.

‘Can make a living in our own land’: Bihar labourers hail new VB-G RAM G scheme

IANS | December 20, 2025 5:36 PM

Patna, Dec 20 (IANS) The passage of the Viksit Bharat - Guaranteed Rozgar and Ajeevika (Grameen) Bill from Parliament may have provoked the Opposition, particularly the Congress, to assail the government, but the new law seems to be finding a positive connection with the masses, also evoking praise for the initiative.