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Actor Mrunal Thakur had established herself in the Hindi film industry before taking a bold step into Telugu cinema with “Sita Ramam.” Being non-Telugu speaking, the prospect of working in a Telugu film was daunting for her. Thakur revealed that there were moments when she contemplated quitting Telugu cinema. During an interview with Galatta Plus, the actor delved into her initial reservations about joining Tollywood and discussed her approach to working in Telugu films. “I didn’t want to find myself in a situation where I felt handicapped because not knowing the language can make you feel restless. I’m not joking…
Emerging badminton talent Anmol Kharb maintained her impressive performance, securing a spot in the women’s singles quarterfinals alongside four other Indian players at the Kazakhstan International Challenge held in Astana on April 4th. Apart from Anmol, Devika Sihag, in good form, former national champion Anupama Upadhaya, seventh seed Tanya Hemanth, and Isharani Baruah also progressed to the quarterfinals in the women’s singles category. Anmol, the current senior national champion, played a significant role in securing an unprecedented gold for the Indian women’s team at the Badminton Asia Team Championships in February. She secured her spot in the quarterfinals by defeating…
Vijay Deverakonda is preparing for the launch of his upcoming family-oriented film, “Family Star”. Departing from his usual hyper-masculine roles, the Telugu actor portrays a working-class hero determined to safeguard his loved ones at all costs. In a recent interview, Deverakonda disclosed the significant influence director Parasuram had on his portrayal in the movie. “In both ‘Geetha Govindam’ and ‘Family Star’, Parasuram, the director, has a distinct style of dialogue delivery and expression,” Deverakonda explained to Galatta Plus. “I closely observed his delivery on set, capturing the exact beat I needed to embody. With slight adjustments, I then reproduced it…
Since his debut in the Indian Premier League as a 17-year-old back in 2019, Riyan Parag has consistently made headlines, albeit sometimes for undesirable reasons. Despite scrutiny from certain quarters of the mainstream media regarding the value of investing in the Assamese cricketer, he has unfortunately also become a target for malicious trolling on social media platforms. In the 17th edition of the IPL, which arrived in 2024, Parag emerged as the standout figure. A strategic decision to promote him to No. 4 in the batting order proved to be a stroke of genius, as Parag displayed his batting prowess…
Before signing the high-budget pan-India film Liger with producer Karan Johar, Vijay Deverakonda had already established himself as a star in Telugu cinema. However, the film’s significant failure dealt a severe blow to the actor’s career. In a recent media interaction, Vijay discussed the impact of the film’s critical and commercial failure. The Telugu actor, who is set to appear in the upcoming film Family Star, mentioned that although his approach to work remains consistent after the release of Liger, there is one specific habit that he opted to alter. During a press conference reported by India Today, Vijay stated,…
On April 2, England’s standout athlete Ben Stokes announced his withdrawal from the forthcoming T20 World Cup, stating that his decision is a “sacrifice” aimed at prioritizing his recovery to bowl at full capacity and fulfill his ambition of remaining an all-rounder in the foreseeable future. The Test captain of the country has notified the England & Wales Cricket Board (ECB) of his choice, two months prior to the showcase event set to take place in the USA and West Indies. “I am diligently working and concentrating on enhancing my bowling fitness to meet the demands of being a complete…
Climate change’s impact on weather patterns and sea levels is widely recognized. However, a recent study published in the science journal Nature suggests that it may also be influencing timekeeping. The study highlights that the rapid melting of glaciers and ice sheets in Greenland and Antarctica, driven by increasing temperatures, is leading to the redistribution of weight across the Earth. This subtle shift in weight distribution is gradually slowing down the planet’s rotation on its axis. Our timekeeping systems, including clocks and calendars, rely on the steady rotation rate of the Earth, which is monitored by scientists through calculations of…
Despite experiencing a batting collapse on Day 3 of the final Test on April 1, Sri Lanka has strengthened its prospects of sweeping the two-Test series against Bangladesh. Following a substantial lead in the first innings, Sri Lanka concluded Day 3 at 102 for six, significantly extending their overall advantage to 455 runs. Despite bowling out Bangladesh for a mere 178, the visiting team opted against enforcing the follow-on. Fast bowler Asitha Fernando impressed with figures of four for 34 as Bangladesh suffered their third consecutive dismissal for fewer than 200 runs. Vishwa Fernando, his fellow opener, contributed with two…
On March 31, Union Home Minister Amit Shah initiated the Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) Lok Sabha election campaign in Rajasthan by organizing a grand roadshow in Sikar. Prior to this, Mr. Shah, during his two-day visit to Jaipur, convened a gathering of party leaders and cluster in-charges representing five Lok Sabha constituencies in the city. Accompanied by Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma and BJP candidate Swami Sumedhanand, Mr. Shah joined a vibrant roadshow in an open jeep. The procession included a multitude of chariots, bands, horses, camels, and adorned vehicles bearing tableaux and images of senior party figures, trailing behind…
Luis Suárez notched his fifth goal of the season for Inter Miami, while Alonso Martínez secured his debut goal for New York City FC, resulting in a 1-1 draw between the two teams on Saturday night. On March 30, 2024, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Luis Suárez scored his fifth goal of the season for Inter Miami, while Alonso Martínez netted the first goal of his career for New York City FC, resulting in a 1-1 draw on Saturday night. Suárez put Inter Miami ahead 1-0 just 15 minutes into the game, heading in a goal assisted by Julian Gressel from…