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Eddie Murphy recalls how Sidney Poitier advised him not to star in 'Malcolm X'
Washington, April 2: Actor and comedian Eddie Murphy opened up about some advice Sidney Poitier once gave him that left him surprised.
Startup Mahakumbh 2025: GeM to provide end-to-end onboarding support for startups
New Delhi, April 2: The Second Edition of Startup Mahakumbh, presented by Government e Marketplace (GeM), is set to commence from April 3rd to 5th, 2025, at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. End-to-end onboarding assistance will be provided to all Startups so that they are ready to start selling on GeM.
Mitchell Hay lauds young New Zealand players after ODI series win against Pakistan
Hamilton, April 2: Extending their dominance in white-ball cricket, New Zealand's young squad sealed an emphatic 84-run victory over Pakistan in Hamilton on Wednesday, securing an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match ODI series. With several first-team regulars absent due to franchise commitments, the Black Caps fielded a relatively inexperienced side.
GeM facilitates hiring of over 1 million manpower resources in FY 2024-25: Centre
New Delhi, April 2: Digital procurement platform Government e-Marketplace (GeM) has facilitated the hiring of over one million manpower resources by government organisations in the fiscal year 2024-25, said the Ministry of Commerce and Industry on Wednesday.
Eddie Murphy reveals who told him to not star in 'Malcolm X'
Los Angeles, April 2: Hollywood star Eddie Murphy revealed that actor-director Sidney Poitier advised him not to star in ‘Malcom X’ which was originally being put together by Poitier’s ‘In the Heat of the Night’ director Norman Jewison.
Government e-Marketplace facilitates hiring of over 1 million manpower resources in 2024-25
New Delhi, April 2: Digital procurement platform, Government e-Marketplace (GeM), has achieved a significant milestone by facilitating the hiring of over 1 million manpower resources by government organisations in the current fiscal year (2024-25), the Ministry of Commerce & Industry said on Wednesday.
Rahul Gandhi condoles demise of workers in Gujarat's factory fire; urges for strict enforcement of safety rules
New Delhi, April 1: Congress MP and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday condoled the demise and injuries of several workers in a firecracker factory in Banskantha, Gujarat, urging for "strict enforcement of safety rules and clear accountability of those responsible."
'Black Mirror' star Paul Giamatti says he has a secret Instagram account
Los Angeles, April 1: Hollywood actor Paul Giamatti has confirmed that he does use social media albeit very carefully.
MP CM Mohan Yadav expresses grief over labourers' death in Gujarat firecracker godown blast
Bhopal, April 1: Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has expressed deep sorrow over the death of labourers from the state in a blast incident at a firecracker godown in Gujarat's Banaskantha district on Tuesday.
'Wizards Beyond Waverly Place' renewed for second season
Washington, April 1: Disney Channel and Disney+ have announced the renewal of the popular series 'Wizards Beyond Waverly Place' for a second season.
Actress Payal Rajput voices concerns about nepotism overshadowing talent in the film industry
Chennai, April 1: Well known actress Payal Rajput, who has made a name for herself with her performances in films like RX100, RDX Love and Mangalvaaram, has now expressed concerns about favoritism and nepotism overshadowing talent in the film industry.
Chapman to miss second ODI vs Pak with hamstring injury
Hamilton, April 1: New Zealand batter Mark Chapman will miss the second Chemist Warehouse ODI against Pakistan in Hamilton, on Wednesday (IST) due to a right hamstring injury. Chapman sustained the injury while fielding during the first ODI in Napier and a subsequent MRI scan revealed a grade one tear which will require a short period of rehabilitation.
Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami announces to rename various places across state
Dehradun, March 31: Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami announced on Monday the renaming of various places in the Haridwar, Dehradun, Nainital, and Udham Singh Nagar districts of Uttarakhand, according to an official statement.
Supreme Court to hear plea on 1991 Places of Worship Act on April 1
New Delhi, March 31: The Supreme Court on Tuesday (April 1) will hear a plea challenging the validity of a provision of the Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act, 1991, which preserves the character of religious places as they existed on August 15, 1947.
S J Suryah plays Black Dagger in Karthi-starrer 'Sardar 2'
Chennai, Mar 31: The makers of director P S Mithran’s upcoming spy thriller ‘Sardar 2’, featuring Karthi in the lead, on Monday released a prologue for the film which gave away the fact that actor S J Suryah plays the main antagonist in the film and that his character is called Black Dagger.
CJI-led Bench to hear PIL against Places of Worship Act 1991 on Tuesday
New Delhi, March 31: The Supreme Court is slated to hear, on Tuesday, a public interest litigation (PIL) challenging the constitutional validity of a provision of the Places of Worship Act, 1991.
WAVES Bazaar expands global reach with exclusive showcases and strategic partnerships
New Delhi, March 31: WAVES Bazaar, the premier global e-marketplace for the Media and Entertainment (M&E) industry, is set to make a powerful impact in its inaugural edition, taking place from May 1-4, 2025, at Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai.
Singapore's Temasek to buy minority stake in Haldiram snacks
New Delhi, March 30: Singapore-based investment firm Temasek on Sunday announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire a stake in Haldiram Snacks Food Private Limited from its existing shareholders.
Ryan Coogler hopes to work with Denzel Washington on 'Black Panther 3'
Los Angeles, March 29: Filmmaker Ryan Coogler would like to work with Denzel Washington on 'Black Panther 3'.
Denzel Washington cried inconsolably after watching MCU blockbuster 'Black Panther'
Los Angeles, March 29: Hollywood legend Denzel Washington has played an array of strong, stoic characters with quiet intensity and unshakeable dignity, both on screen and on stage in his career spanning more than four decades.
FA Cup: Crystal Palace soar past Fulham with 3-0 win to reach semi-final
London, March 29: Crystal Palace secured their place in next month's Wembley final with a 3-0 victory over Fulham at Craven Cottage, repeating their earlier league win at the same venue this season. Three clinical goals from Ebere Eze, Ismaila Sarr, and Eddie Nketiah put the Eagles firmly in control, as they overcame a slow start to dominate the tie.
First look of G V Prakash-starrer 'Blackmail' released
Chennai, Mar 29: Actor Mohan Ravi on Saturday released the first look of director Mu Muran’s much-awaited action entertainer ‘Blackmail’, featuring actor, music director and producer G V Prakash in the lead.
A big boost for Palace, he is one of the best strikers, says Morrison on Mateta's return
London, March 29: Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner has made one change to his team for Saturday's FA Cup clash away to Fulham, with Jean-Philippe Mateta returning to the side. Former Palace striker Clinton Morrison hailed the Frenchman as one of the best strikers in English football and claimed Mateta's return would be a big boost to the side.
UK MP Blackman demands govt apology for Jallianwala Bagh Massacre
London, March 29: UK Conservative MP for Harrow East, Bob Blackman, on late Thursday said that he demanded that the UK government tenders an apology to India on the anniversary of the grim Jallianwala Bagh Massacre.
Ram Madhvani reacts to UK Member of Parliament's demand for apology for Jallianwala Bagh Massacre
Mumbai, March 29: Filmmaker Ram Madhvani has reacted to the recent demands of apology to India made by the Bob Blackman Member of Parliament of the United Kingdom.
Britain's King Charles III suspends visit due to side effects of cancer treatment
London, March 28: Britain's King Charles III has suspended his planned public visit to Birmingham in England, originally scheduled for Friday, due to side effects from his ongoing cancer treatment, Buckingham Palace announced.
King Charles briefly hospitalised after suffering side effects from cancer treatment
London, March 28: King Charles III was briefly hospitalized on Thursday after suffering side effects from his cancer treatment, according to a statement released by Buckingham Palace, The New York Times reported.
Water from Polavaram will be released only after completion of displaced rehabilitation: Andhra CM
Polavaram, March 27: Reaffirming that the Polavaram project is the state's lifeline, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu on Thursday said that the state government totally has the responsibility of doing justice to the displaced who sacrificed everything for the project.
Salman Khan reacts to distress caused by heavy security deployment
Mumbai, March 27: Bollywood superstar Salman Khan, who is gearing up for his upcoming movie 'Sikandar', has reacted to the distress caused by heavy security that he moves around with.
UN chief welcomes agreement on freedom of navigation in Black Sea
United Nations, March 27: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres welcomed the commitments reached by the United States, Russia and Ukraine in Saudi Arabia on freedom of navigation in the Black Sea, and viewed the move "a crucial contribution to global food security and supply chains," his spokesman said.
Ukraine, US end talks in Riyadh with focus on Black Sea navigation, energy facilities protection
Riyadh, March 26: The new round of talks between Ukrainian and US delegations concluded in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia, local media Al Arabiya News reported.
Russia says no plan for Putin-Trump talks, possibility remains open
Moscow, March 25: The Kremlin on Tuesday said that there are no plans for high-level discussions between Russian President Vladimir Putin and his US counterpart Donald Trump, though plans can change rapidly if necessary.
US concludes Black Sea security talks with Russia and Ukraine in Riyadh
Washington, DC, March 26: The United States recently held expert-level discussions with delegations from both Russia and Ukraine in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from March 23 to 25. These bilateral meetings followed high-level discussions by US President Donald Trump with, Russian President Vladimir Putin, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy respectively, an official press release by the White House stated.
US, Ukraine agree to ensure safe navigation, prevent commercial vessels use for military purposes in Black Sea
Washington, DC, March 26: In line with high-level discussions between US President Donald J Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the United States facilitated bilateral technical-level talks with a Ukrainian delegation from March 23-25 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, an official press release by the White House stated.
India and China review situation along LAC, early resumption of Kailash-Mansarovar Yatra
Beijing, March 25: India and China on Tuesday comprehensively reviewed the situation along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in the India-China border areas and early resumption of cross-border cooperation - including on trans-border rivers and Kailash-Mansarovar Yatra - during the 33rd meeting of the Working Mechanism for Consultation and Coordination on India-China Border Affairs (WMCC) held in Beijing.
Egypt condemns Israel's establishment of 'agency' to displace Gaza population
Cairo, March 25: Egypt strongly condemned Israel's establishment of an agency aimed at displacing Palestinians from the Gaza Strip, and its approval of 13 new settlements in the West Bank.
Ozzy Osbourne could perform during Black Sabbath farewell show
Washington, March 24: Singer and songwriter Ozzy Osbourne could perform at the Black Sabbath farewell show. Zakk Wylde, the metal legend's longtime collaborator and guitarist, shared what the show could look like.
Maha govt presents bill to regulate private placement agencies & protect job seekers
Mumbai, March 24: The Maharashtra government on Monday presented a bill to regulate private placement agencies engaged in the business of placement activities for job seekers and thereby ensure transparency, safeguard the interests of the job seekers and protect them from exploitation and fraudulent practices.
Amitabh Bachchan's co-star who played young Rani Mukerji in 'Black' gets married to Adam Oberoi
New Delhi, March 24: The little girl from Amitabh Bachchan starrer 'Black' is all grown up and married now! Ayesha Kapur, who played the young Rani Mukerji in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's 2005 film, has tied the knot with her longtime boyfriend, Adam Oberoi.
IndusInd Bank denies reports of CEO replacement
New Delhi, March 23: IndusInd Bank on Sunday denied media reports suggesting that its Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Sumant Kathpalia may be replaced in the next six months.