New York, July 22 (UNI) Seven-time major champion Venus Williams is training hard to make her comeback to tennis at the DC Open after more than a year away from the sport. When reporters asked her about her sister Serena’s comeback to the game based on a video posted recently on social media, she replied…
Washington DC, July 22 (UNI) US President Donald Trump’s administration has released a collection of records on the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr, including FBI surveillance files on the civil rights leader. A court-imposed order had kept the FBI documents, totalling 230,000 pages, blocked from public view since 1977. Many members of King’s family…
Jammu, July 22 (UNI) A fresh batch of 3,536 pilgrims left the Bhagwati Nagar base camp in Jammu today to offer prayers at the 3,880-metre-high holy cave shrine of Amarnath in the South Kashmir Himalayas, officials said. “A fresh batch of 3,536 pilgrims this morning left for the Shri Amarnath Yatra cave shrine in Kashmir…
By Subhash K Jha Mumbai, July 21 (UNI) Anand Bakshi remains the most successful lyricist of Hindi cinema. He came to Hindi cinema in 1956 but found real success as a lyricist in 1965 with “Jab Jab Phool Khile” in which every song composed by Kalyanji-Anandji from ‘Yeh samaa samaa hai yeh pyar ka’ to…
Mumbai, July 21 (UNI) The exclusive behind-the-scenes footage of “Kantara Chapter 1” has been officially released on social media platforms, offering audiences a tantalising glimpse into the cinematic marvel that has been meticulously crafted over three years. This immersive video, released by Hombale Films as part of the wrap-up celebrations, chronicles the arduous yet inspired…
Mumbai, July 21 (UNI) The teaser of the upcoming espionage thriller “Salakaar” has been unveiled, a series that blends political intrigue with covert operations, offering a gripping tale drawn from real historical events. Directed by Faruk Kabir and featuring a compelling cast including Naveen Kasturia, Mouni Roy, Mukesh Rishi and Surya Sharma in lead roles….
Hyderabad, July 21 (UNI) Life Insurance Corporation of India on Monday said it has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Department of Rural Development (DoRD), Ministry of Rural Development, to promote its Bima Sakhi Yojana in rural areas. The MoU was signed during the National Conclave on Financial Inclusion – “Anubhuti” – organized…
London, July 21 (UNI) British number one Jack Draper has withdrawn from forthcoming tournaments in Toronto and Cincinnati because of an arm injury. But the 23-year-old is targeting a return at the US Open, which begins on August 24. Draper, who reached the US Open semi-finals in 2024, said on social media: “After Wimbledon I…
London, July 21 (UNI) The life and legacy of former England and Surrey cricketer Graham Thorpe will be commemorated on August 1, the second day of the final men’s Test match between England and India at the Kia Oval, in an event titled ‘A Day for Thorpey.’ The tribute will mark what would have been…
Bengaluru, July 21 (UNI) In a dramatic escalation that could reshape the Asian cricketing calendar, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has warned of pulling out of the upcoming Asia Cup if the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) goes ahead with its Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Dhaka on July 24-25. The standoff,…
