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Battles of Tololing, Tiger Hill proved to be decisive: Kargil heroes on 25th anniversary of 1999 war

25 Years of Kargil War: During the Kargil war in 1999, Colonel Balwan Singh, then a young Lieutenant, led the Indian Army's Ghatak Platoon in the successful assault on Tiger Hill, a crucial victory against Pakistani intruders. Despite being injured, Singh continued to fight, embodying courage and determination. The 18 Grenadiers, known as the Pole Star Battalion, played a pivotal role in this conflict, earning 52 honors including a Param Vir Chakra and two Maha Vir Chakras. Their victories at Tololing and Tiger Hill became symbols of bravery, inspiring the nation during the war.

Heat wave over! AC stocks face rain-test after rallying 76% in 6 months

AC stocks surge post heatwave, showing robust growth amidst cyclicality risks. Price hikes fuel expectations of strong growth momentum and secondary sales. Market growth relies on cooler penetration driven by purchasing power, not just rising temperatures.

Cannot write off a player like Virat Kohli: Chris Gayle backs India star ahead of T20 WC final

Since touching down in the USA and the West Indies for the marquee event, Kohli has been searching for runs from his bat throughout the ongoing edition of the marquee event.

India in T20 World Cup final, Disney Star hikes ad rates

Star Sports is the official TV broadcast partner of the tournament. Prior to the tournament, the broadcaster had quoted spot buy rates of ₹13-26 lakh per 10-second slots for India and knockout games. The average ad rate for all 55 matches of the tournament works out at ₹6.5-7 lakh due to lower than expected demand from advertisers.

Indian eateries now New York's gastronomic toast

They are among the notable, far-ranging Indian dining spots around town, many at the higher tiers of the price spectrum. Collectively, Indian restaurants are becoming something of a power dining scene, drawing customers from the upwardly mobile population of New Yorkers with roots in the subcontinent. To this already impressive list, you can now add Kanyakumari, which dishes out delicacies from India's 4,700-mile coastline at the more easily accessible Union Square.

Indians battle intense heat with 'mad rush' for air conditioners, beer

Demand for beer in India is at a multi-year high, and air conditioner sales are skyrocketing due to the intense, unprecedented heat affecting parts of the country. Temperatures in the Indian capital Delhi and the western state of Rajasthan have soared to almost 50 degrees Celsius in recent weeks. Scientists attribute the increasingly severe hot summer to human-driven climate change.

'Kalki 2898 AD' box office: Prabhas' movie surpasses 'RRR' and 'Salaar,' sets new North America record

'Kalki 2898 AD', directed by Nag Ashwin and starring Prabhas, Deepika Padukone, Amitabh Bachchan, and Kamal Haasan, has broken box office records previously held by 'RRR' and 'Salaar.' The film set a new benchmark by grossing $3.5 million from its North American premiere, despite being released on fewer screens. It also achieved the highest opening day advance booking in Hyderabad, collecting Rs 15.84 crore.

Indian financiers’ debt lures buyers on widest spread since 2020

Investors are wary of funding strains affecting the rapid economic growth in India, despite enticing opportunities in shadow lender bonds. The concern lies in the widening spreads and the potential hurdles that could impede the country's impressive growth trajectory.

Aditi Ashok and Diksha Dagar qualify for Paris Olympics

Indian golfing stars Aditi Ashok and Diksha Dagar qualify for Paris Olympics via world rankings. They join Shubhankar Sharma and Gaganjeet Bhullar to form India's four-member team for the event from July 26 to August 11.

Tennis player Sumit Nagal confirms his Paris Olympics qualification

Indian tennis star Sumit Nagal has officially qualified for the men's singles event of the upcoming Paris Olympics, marking his second stint in the Olympics after qualifying for the 2020 Tokyo Games. Nagal, who previously qualified for the Tokyo Games, is excited to put his best foot forward. The All India Tennis Association (AITA) paired him with Rohan Bopanna for the men's doubles event.

Kannada star Darshan's fans flock to Bengaluru police station, demanding his release

​The actor, known by his first name, was arrested while he was at a gym in the city of Mysuru and brought to Bengaluru, about two hours away, and was due to appear in a local court, media reported.

Rohit Sharma doing fine but New York's drop-in pitch faces criticism; ICC mum

Rohit Sharma's bruised bicep is expected to heal before the game against Pakistan on Sunday but the Nassau County ground's track, which is "bordering on dangerous with huge open cracks", has become a concern for stakeholders of the game trying to sell cricket in America through the ongoing T20 World Cup. India opened their campaign with an eight-wicket win in a low-scoring match against Ireland, who were bowled out of 96 in just 16 overs.

Why does Anurag Kashyap believe Mammootty stands apart from Bollywood stars? Director highlights key differences

Anurag Kashyap highlighted the stark differences between Bollywood and South Indian cinema, praising Malayalam superstar Mammootty for his fearless creative choices. Speaking on the Humans of Cinema YouTube channel, Kashyap emphasized that unlike Bollywood, the South Indian film industry offers equal opportunities to both small and big films. He commended Mammootty for taking bold roles and trusting filmmakers, contrasting this with Bollywood stars who seek guaranteed hits before committing to projects.

Watch Ranbir Kapoor getting adorable kisses from baby Raha as they return to Mumbai with Alia Bhatt: Viral Video

Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor returned to Mumbai with their daughter, Raha Kapoor, after attending Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant’s pre-wedding bash in Europe. A heartwarming video showing Raha kissing her father Ranbir on the cheeks and smiling went viral. The family was warmly received by fans, who praised their hands-on parenting. The grand European celebration saw several celebrities, including Salman Khan, who also returned to Mumbai.

Indian advertisers in a fix over budget for ICC T20 World Cup

"The IPL is well-established and timed to perfection to Indian summers and the start of the financial year. ICC World Cup is trying to play catch up Post-Covid," said Navin Khemka, chief executive of the media buying group GroupM-backed EssenceMediacom, which represents Google, Adidas, Airtel and Flipkart. He said advertisers' "response could be subdued in June".

Deepika Padukone, SRK among IMDb's 10 most viewed Indian stars

Advertisers in a state of doubt over T20 World Cup

Advertisers are grappling with whether to put their money solely on India's matches, particularly the eagerly awaited clash with Pakistan, or buy non-India games as Disney Star strives to sell a bulk of its ICC Men's T20 World Cup TV ad inventory.

TV broadcasters hope ad revenues to bounce back in FY25, expect flat or degrowth in FY24

Top broadcasters like Star India, Sony Pictures Networks India, Zee Entertainment, and Sun TV Network saw ad revenue remaining flat or shrunk in FY24 due to the exit of new-age advertising and the shift of ad dollars to digital due to free cricket streaming by JioCinema and Disney+ Hotstar.

One format might drop off....: Mitchell Starc open to more franchise cricket in future

The 'Big Match Starc' turned up once again during a knockout game, with his fiery powerplay spell setting the tone for KKR's all-round domination of a strong Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) line-up and team's third title win, their first since 2014.

RCB's Virat Kohli wins Orange Cap in IPL 2024, becomes first Indian to secure honour twice

Virat Kohli clinches the Orange Cap in IPL 2024, becoming the only Indian to achieve this feat twice with 741 runs in 15 matches at an average of 61.75, including a century and five fifties.

Rohit Sharma criticises Star Sports for airing his private conversation, calls it 'breach of privacy'

Indian cricket team captain Rohit Sharma criticized Star Sports for broadcasting a private conversation between him and Kolkata Knight Riders assistant coach Abhishek Nayar. The conversation, which went viral, showed Rohit contemplating his future with the Mumbai Indians. Rohit expressed concerns that the pursuit of exclusive content could damage the trust between fans, cricketers, and the sport.

Star announces sign language commentary for India matches at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup

Disney Star has joined hands with India Signing Hands (ISH), a Mumbai-based broadcast company, to add Indian Sign Language (ISL) interpretation to its feed. There will be an audio descriptive feed for the visually impaired fans. The announcement was made on the Global Accessibility Awareness Day, which is observed on the third Thursday of May.

India doing really well, hopefully they can qualify for T20 WC semis: Harmanpreet Kaur

India captain Harmanpreet Kaur is optimistic about her team's chances in the upcoming T20 World Cup. She considered the team among the semi finalists. The batter expressed confidence in the team's familiarity with the conditions in Bangladesh. Harmanpreet predicted India, Australia, England, and South Africa as likely semi-finalists. The team aims to overcome close losses of the past and succeed in the tournament to lift their first global trophy.