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Ahmedabad firecracker factory has a deadly past, says family

IANS | July 18, 2026 10:08 PM

Ahmedabad, July 18 (IANS) Fresh allegations have emerged against the operators of the firecracker manufacturing unit where nine people were killed in an explosion in Ahmedabad’s Ramol area on Saturday, with relatives of a victim claiming the business had been running for around 25 years, workers were recruited through debt, and a similar fatal blast at the same premises about 14 years ago failed to result in meaningful action.

Dhanush on winning his first National Award for direction: A first is always unforgettable!

IANS | July 18, 2026 10:00 PM

Chennai, July 18 (IANS) Actor, producer and director Dhanush, who won two National Awards -- one each for acting and direction -- at the 72nd National Film Awards, expressed gratitude to the National Film Awards Jury and the selection committee for the honour, even as he said that winning his very first National Award as a director for 'Raayan' was a blessing he would cherish forever.

India's Anahat given top billing in World Junior squash

IANS | July 18, 2026 9:47 PM

New Delhi, July 18 (IANS) India’s Anahat Singh has been given top billing in the women’s section of the World Squash Junior Championships starting on Monday in Ontario, Canada, while Aryaveer Dewan is seeded 5/8 among men.

Kalki 2898 AD makers: Awards like these inspire us to dream bigger, take Indian cinema to even greater heights!

IANS | July 18, 2026 9:34 PM

Hyderabad, July 18 (IANS) Stating that they were deeply honoured and grateful to receive the two National Awards that had been awarded to their film, the makers of director Nag Ashwin's 'Kalki 2898 AD' on Saturday said awards like these inspired them to keep dreaming bigger, tell stories that resonated across generations, and take Indian cinema to even greater heights.

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