T20 WC: Samson's return shows pieces are falling into right place for India, says Gavaskar

IANS | March 3, 2026 10:23 AM

New Delhi, March 3 (IANS) India legend Sunil Gavaskar believes Sanju Samson's return to playing eleven for the Super Eights of the 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup is a proof that the pieces are falling into place for the defending champions at the right time ahead of their semi-final against England at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Thursday.

Govt's silence is not neutral, says Sonia Gandhi on Khamenei's killing; recalls Iran's 1994 stance on Kashmir

IANS | March 3, 2026 10:21 AM

New Delhi, March 3 (IANS) Congress Parliamentary Party (CPP) Chairperson Sonia Gandhi has criticised the Central government's silence regarding the assassination of Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, during the joint US-Israel airstrikes.

Lillete Dubey shares photos with Jayati Bhatia, Kirti Kulhari to celebrate 35-years of theatre

IANS | March 3, 2026 10:17 AM

Mumbai, March 3 (IANS) Actress Lillete Dubey marked the end of Primetime Theatre Company’s 35-year celebrations with a heartfelt note of gratitude.

Plimmer ruled out of Zimbabwe WODIs, NZ name Bella James as replacement

IANS | March 3, 2026 10:05 AM

Wellington, March 3 (IANS) New Zealand batter Georgia Plimmer has been ruled out of the WODI series against Zimbabwe with a shoulder injury.

Nivedhithaa Sathish-starrer 'Oh Butterfly' cleared for release with 'A' certificate

IANS | March 3, 2026 10:04 AM

Chennai, March 3 (IANS) The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has now cleared director Vijay Ranganathan's upcoming romantic crime thriller 'Oh Butterfly', featuring actress Nivedhithaa Sathish in the lead, for release with an 'A' certificate.

Sunny Leone opens up about adopting daughter Nisha & trauma post multiple failed IVFs

IANS | March 3, 2026 9:59 AM

Mumbai, March 3 (IANS) Actress Sunny Leone has opened up about the trauma and self-blame she experienced following failed IVF attempts years ago, further admitting that the emotional toll left her questioning herself.

Jessica Chastain says intimate scenes were shot in ‘protective’ manner for ‘Dreams’

IANS | March 3, 2026 9:58 AM

Los Angeles, March 2 (IANS) Hollywood star Jessica Chastain, who stars in Michel Franco's film as Jennifer McCarthy, a wealthy socialite having an affair with undocumented immigrant Fernando Rodriguez, explained that the film's intimate scenes were necessary for the sake of the story.

Melania Trump expounds idea of ‘single digital nation-state' at historic UNSC meet

IANS | March 3, 2026 9:51 AM

United Nations, March 3 (IANS) US First Lady Melania Trump sent aloft the idea of “a single digital nation-state" as she became the first spouse of a sitting head of a country to wield the gavel at the Security Council.

Ram Charan's intro song 'Rai Rai Raa Raa' in 'Peddi' is a visual spectacle!

IANS | March 3, 2026 9:48 AM

Hyderabad, March 3 (IANS) The makers of director Buchi Babu Sana's eagerly awaited rural action drama 'Peddi' have now released 'Rai Rai Raa Raa', the intro song of actor Ram Charan in the film, much to the delight of fans and film buffs.

Alcaraz gets tricky draw in Indian Wells with Djokovic in his half

IANS | March 3, 2026 9:47 AM

Indian Wells, March 3 (IANS) Top seed Carlos Alcaraz will open the Indian Wells Open, season's first ATP Masters 1000 event, against former World No. 3 Grigor Dimitrov or Terence Atmane, with five-time champion Novak Djokovic also looming in his half of the draw.