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Ishan Kishan (Image credit: BCCI Domestic) Ishan Kishan produced a superb batting performance in difficult humid conditions as East Zone posted a huge 708 against South Zone on the second day of the Duleep Trophy final at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Monday. Kishan scored a massive 270, once again showing the selectors his ability in red-ball cricket. Three national selectors were present to watch his innings.He batted for 522 minutes and faced 334 balls over nearly two days. His innings was the biggest highlight of a dominant East Zone batting display.Kushagra provides strong supportKumar Kushagra also played…

USCIS officer arrested for charging money for approving immigration applications. A former US Citizenship and Immigration Services officer has been arrested in Texas after federal authorities accused him of taking illegal payments in exchange for manipulating immigration decisions and speeding up applications. Lukman Owolabi Ganiyu, a former senior immigration services officer with USCIS, and Adeniyi Akeem Somoye were arrested on September 2 in connection with an alleged multi-year corruption scheme, the US Department of Justice said.A federal criminal complaint filed in the Northern District of Texas on August 31 charges the two men with conspiracy to receive illegal gratuities by…

The wait for Lust Stories 3 is finally coming to an end. The much-awaited third instalment of Netflix’s anthology is set to arrive with four new stories that explore love, desire, intimacy and the often complicated realities of modern relationships. This time, filmmakers Vikramaditya Motwane, Kiran Rao, Shakun Batra and Vishal Bhardwaj have come together to bring their individual perspectives to the anthology.Lust Stories 3 will premiere on Netflix on September 18. The streaming platform recently announced the release date through a social media post, building anticipation around the latest chapter of the franchise. “Desire, drama and dilemmas. Mark the…

By the 1980s, however, the popularity of Hindi films had become a concern for Egypt’s domestic film industry. Amitabh Bachchan was so popular in Egypt that Bollywood films were restricted in 1987; when Big B arrived in Cairo in 1991, it triggered a ‘national crisis’ in the countryLong before the current social media driven world, Amitabh Bachchan had built a devoted following thousands of kilometres away from India. In Egypt, the popularity of his films became so striking that Indian cinema faced restrictions, while Big B himself later recalled that his arrival in Cairo in 1991 created a situation so…

Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli (BCCI Photo) New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner is expecting a tough challenge when India’s ODI specialists Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma return to New Zealand later this year. Kohli and Rohit now play only ODI cricket and will be back in action when India tour New Zealand for five ODIs, five T20Is and two Tests in October-November.Santner knows the experienced Indian batters have enjoyed playing in New Zealand in the past. He hopes that will not be the case this time.”It is going to be a challenge. They are still very good players as we…

The plot adjacent to their house (circled in red) was sold to four traveler families. (Photo: Daily Mail/SWNS) It was supposed to be the kind of country retreat most people could only dream of: a five-bedroom manor-style house set across seven acres, complete with a swimming pool, tennis court, paddocks, stables and even a private helipad. Jamie and Eda Pierce thought they had found their perfect escape from the chaos of everyday life when they bought the sprawling property in Pootings, a hamlet near Crockham Hill in Kent, for £3.15 million in August 2022. According to a Daily Mail report,…

Karan Johar says his late father, producer Yash Johar, once told him to learn horse riding and become a hero, a suggestion that was immediately shot down by the filmmaker’s mother, Hiroo Johar.On his father birth anniversary on Sunday, the “Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani” director shared a moving tribute and recalled how his father always rooted for him.Recalling their interaction after Johar brought his first designer jacket, a Burberry coat, Johar said his father looked perplexed and asked him what it was.”With pride, as if I had conquered Bond Street itself. I said ‘Papa yeh Burberry hai!’ He…

Indian powerlifter Keyaa Banerji has opened up about the sexism and online abuse she faced after her remarkable silver-medal performance at the 2026 IPF World Sub-Junior and Junior Classic Powerlifting Championships in Sun City, South Africa. Speaking to ANI, the 21-year-old said that while she was proud of lifting 140 kg in the deadlift in the Junior Women’s 47 kg category, the conversation online soon shifted from her sporting achievement to her appearance and identity.From a 45.70 kg athlete to a 140 kg deadliftKeyaa Banerji’s performance at the World Championships was a major milestone in her young powerlifting career. Competing…

Fatima Sana (Image credit: ACC) Pakistan captain Fatima Sana has been fined 10 per cent of her match fee and given one demerit point for breaching the ICC Code of Conduct during the Women’s Asia Cup match against India.Pakistan lost the Group A match by seven wickets at the Dubai International Stadium on Saturday.The International Cricket Council (ICC) said on Monday that Fatima had breached Article 2.5 of the Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel.The rule relates to ‘using language, actions or gestures which disparage, or which could provoke an aggressive reaction from a batter upon his/her…

US restricts government travel in Mexican border city over unspecified threat. Travel and official activity for US government employees in Nogales, Mexico, have been restricted following an unspecified security threat reported in the border city.The US Embassy and Consulates in Mexico issued the alert on Saturday. The US Consulate General in Nogales said in a statement: “Due to threat information, U.S. government activities in, and travel to, Nogales have been restricted to essential movement during daylight hours only.”“We are alerting U.S. citizens of this threat and change in posture,” the statement added.The consulate did not identify the threat or provide…