File photo of RCB captain Rajat Patidar. TimesofIndia.com in Dharamsala: For a long time, Rajat Patidar‘s career seemed defined by one phrase: “so near, yet so far.”The swashbuckling batter was scoring heaps of runs in domestic cricket with little recognition. After a poor IPL in 2021, he was even released by Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB),…
Ranveer Singh’s mega-budget zombie thriller ‘Pralay’ has signed Narcos cinematographer Juan Carlos Gil, who also shot Vikrant Massey’s political drama ‘White’. Both films aim for a global, high-scale visual treatment. ‘Pralay’ follows Ranveer’s Dhurandhar success, while ‘White’, based on Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar’s life, releases in 100+ countries. Interestingly, these two major upcoming films…
Lucknow Super Giants’ captain Rishabh Pant, left, and Punjab Kings’ captain Shreyas Iyer (AP Photo) Punjab Kings won a crucial toss in their must-win IPL 2026 clash against Lucknow Super Giants at the Ekana Stadium and elected to field first as they attempt to keep their fading playoff hopes alive. PBKS come into the contest…
South Indian cinema has introduced several memorable onscreen couples over the years. Some pairings become much more than characters in a film and stay with audiences long after the movie ends.Whether through emotional storytelling, romantic moments or strong performances, these actors created connections that connected with viewers. Ram Charan and Janhvi Kapoor in ‘Peddi’ Ram…
Passenger vehicle exports were led by utility vehicles, underscoring the global shift towards SUVs Chennai: Despite mounting geopolitical tensions, India’s automobile exporters delivered a surprisingly strong performance in Q1 of this fiscal. Nearly 2 million vehicles were shipped overseas, with two-wheelers, passenger vehicles and three-wheelers driving growth. Total exports rose 34% year-on-year to 1.96 million…
Malayalam action thriller ‘Kattalan’, starring Antony Varghese in the lead role, is set for release on this day.Directed by debutant Paul George, the film has already generated strong buzz among audiences due to its reported links with the world established in ‘Marco’ as some shots were teased in the trailer and also the actors in…
It was the kind of Ferrandipity Spain perhaps needed in the end to reclaim their world. When the denouement arrived, the camera slowly turned observational, staying close to a few central characters and showing how they tried to fit into the sense of eventuality. Against the sunny backdrop of a giant New Jersey stadium, a…
Richard Ayoade involved but unhurt in dramatic South East London car crash: ‘Everyone froze at the sound of twisted metal’ Famed TV comic star Richard Ayoade was involved in a major car accident in South East London. According to the latest reports shared online, a car slammed into the comedian’s automobile after hitting pedestrians in…
Nidhi Kesarwani, joint secretary, department for promotion of industry and internal trade Chennai: Expanding beyond the traditional leather and non-leather footwear clusters of Tamil Nadu and Uttar Pradesh and aiming to boost exports, the Centre is setting up mega leather, footwear and accessories clusters in different states. The facilities will be established in Muzaffarpur in…
Daveigh Chase, the renowned ‘Lilo & Stitch’ voice actor, passed away on June 16, 2026, in Los Angeles at the age of 35. The actress, who struggled with homelessness and addiction, left behind a six-figure property after her unfortunate demise due to advanced-stage complications from Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS). The young star passed away without…