Sahir Ludhianvi's words still ring true. A new play shows how
The play, directed by Danish Husain, begins when the poet was still Abdul Hayee, a boy from Ludhiana. It then moved toward his time as one of Bollywood’s most famous lyricists. Key Points
ThePrintI hope I can inspire more people in India to play tennis: Rohan Bopanna
Rohan Bopanna, the torchbearer for Indian tennis after the retirement of Sania Mirza, has won his maiden Grand Slam title at the age of 43. He credits his success to his perseverance and staying true to the sport. Bopanna will also become the world No. 1 in the rankings. He is known for his sportsmanship and always playing by the rules. Bopanna's partnership with Matt Ebden has been instrumental in his recent victories. Key Points
Economic TimesKajol, Anil Kapoor to Alaya F; stars attend OTT play Awards: Who wore what
Stars, including Kajol, Anil Kapoor, Alaya F, Rakul Preet Singh and Sobhita Dhulipala, attended the OTT play Awards 2023 in striking looks. See who wore what. | Fashion Trends Key Points
Hindustan TimesTurning attention to largecaps; 3 stocks on radar: Sanjiv Bhasin
My top pick is Larsen & Toubro. There is a new tie up with Hindustan Aeronautics. Defence now taken centrestage after Chandrayaan 3. And Larsen & Toubro fits the bill perfectly. It is a must-have in a portfolio. Use this correction to buy. Two, I have been very bullish on Apollo Hospital and that could be a very good play for a target of 6,000. Third, I am very bullish on LTIM. In IT, there will be a re-rating and it will be led by LTIM. Key Points
Economic Times'Me, me, me': Tim Paine mocks Ben Stokes' World Cup backflip
Former Australian Test captain Tim Paine has criticized Ben Stokes, the England skipper's decision to return from retirement for the World Cup, saying it is all about Me, Me, Me . Stokes had quit the ODI format citing workload and knee injury, and Paine believes Stokes' decision to pick and choose when to play is unfair to his fellow cricketers who have been playing for the past 12 months. The 32-year-old all-rounder looks set to play the World Cup as a specialist batsman only. Despite this, England's national selector, Luke Wright, said Stokes is the one they want for big moments. Key Points
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'Henry Johnson': Shia LaBeouf set for first stage role in David Mamet's play. Details here
Shia LaBeouf debuts in David Mamet's play 'Henry Johnson,' directed by Marja-Lewis Ryan. Cast includes David Paymer, Dominic Hoffman and Evan Jongkeit. Key Points
Economic TimesShoe act hits the stage
'The Last Salute' is based on the book by Iraqi journalist Montazar Al Zaidi, who threw his footwear at the then U.S. President George Bush in protest. Key Points
The HinduAshwin: ‘I would have loved to play in the final as I played a part in us getting there’
R. Ashwin’s exclusion was one of the main talking points during India’s World Test Championship Final against Australia. In a chat with The Hindu, the top-ranked Test bowler opened up about missing out on a spot at The Oval and much more. Key Points
The HinduHaving been a fine batter, maybe I should have never become a bowler: Ashwin
R. Ashwin’s exclusion was one of the main talking points during India’s World Test Championship Final against Australia. In a chat, the top-ranked Test bowler opened up about missing out on a spot at The Oval and much more Key Points
The HinduDhoni on IPL retirement: Easy to walk away from here... harder would be working hard and try to play another IPL
A rain delay saw the Super Kings’ target being revised to 171 in 15 overs. Ravindra Jadeja struck a six and final-ball four to seal a thrilling encounter. Key Points
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From pani-puri vendor to IPL star: Wknd interviews cricketer Yashasvi Jaiswal
He lived in a tent at Azad Maidan. Looked out at the lights of Wankhede and wondered if he’d play there. That’s where he scored his first T20 century, in April. Key Points
Hindustan TimesArun Marwah on Tughlaq: The play has pure Urdu but pronunciation matters
Tughlaq director Arun Marwah talks to HT about the play to be staged in Gurugram on Sunday. Vivek Singh plays the titular role. Key Points
Hindustan TimesIPL 2023: We’ll continue to play fearless cricket says KKR assistant coach
KKR managed to return to winning ways with a win over Royal Challengers Bangalore. They still have to win at least five from their remaining six matches to seal a playoff berth. Key Points
The Indian ExpressDead Mount Death play Episode 2: Corpse God swings into action like Spider-Man!
Dead Mount Death play captivates with character backstories. Episode 2 reveals Corpse God's past as he's hunted by hitmen for seeking peace. Key Points
Hindustan TimesRamesh Talwar reveals how he convinced Jaya Bachchan for theatre debut
Ramesh Talwar reveals Jaya Bachchan was worried that she would ‘flop’ during her play debut. He also said that she didn't sign autographs for fans initially. | Bollywood Key Points
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META: Mohit Takalkar’s Hunkaroo sweeps prestigious theatre award; Lavani artiste Shakuntalabai Nagarkar wins Best Female Actor
Hunkaroo dominated the evening, winning half the categories at one of India’s most prestigious theatre awards. The play weaves three stories— by renowned Rajasthani writer Vijaydan Detha and contemporary writers Charan and Khandelwal — to speak of the power of hope in sustaining life. Hunkaroo won the META for Best Production. Key Points
The Indian ExpressIIT Gandhinagar to organise play on Swami Vivekananda
The Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar (IITGN), in association with the Union Ministry of Culture, will organise a play on life and dialogues of Swami Vivekananda on Saturday at the institute’s Jasubhai Memorial Auditorium. The play presented by Rashtrakavi Ramdhari Singh’ Dinkar’ Smriti Nyas, New Delhi is a tribute to Swami Vivekananda.Also ReadMcKinsey and Boston […] Key Points
The Indian ExpressGoogle play Store will soon allow users to download multiple apps at the same time
Google play Store is reportedly testing a feature to enable simultaneous downloads of multiple apps. This move, long-awaited by Android users, will likely enhance the overall user experience on the play Store. Key Points
India TodayNCLAT defers hearing on Google's play Store billing policy to July 5
The three funds worth collective target of Rs. 500 crores focussed on backing GIFT City- based start-ups. Key Points
Business TodayVivek Ramaswamy looking for a nanny, starting salary is ₹80 lakhs: Report
Indian-American entrepreneur and Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy is reportedly looking for a nanny, according to a job listing on a staffing website. The position offers a salary of $100,000+ per year, with a schedule of 7 days on, 7 days off. Key Points
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Brijendra Kala: I pick only those roles that challenge me as a performer
Actor Brijendra Kala is enjoying the phase where his hands are full, and he is getting to play important roles. The Paan Singh Tomar (2012) actor recently wrapped the Lucknow-leg of Gulgule Baqawali and will be soon seen in OMG2 and Panch Kriti Five Elements. | Bollywood Key Points
Hindustan TimesIt’s nice to go out there and tick off a hundred in India, says Khawaja
Khawaja remembered those days when he was told that he could not play spin. Khawaja had previously toured India in 2013 and 2017, but did not feature in the playing eleven. Key Points
The HinduLooking for bottom-up ideas in these 4 sectors: Manish Jain
Manish Jain of Centrum PMS, discusses the investment framework focused on quality, risk, and reward for sustained long-term wealth creation. The strategy is bottom-up driven, emphasizing risk versus reward and valuations versus growth. The portfolio is diversified across sectors such as auto, chemicals, NBFCs, and affordable housing. Micro-cap names and a listed vineyard company are part of the portfolio, capitalizing on the lifestyle play. The focus is on leveraging the India growth story. Key Points
Economic TimesMy aim is to play 100 Test matches: Rahane
A fine Ranji season last year, earned him a recall into the India Test team last season for the WTC final against Australia. He hopes to repeat the trick. | Cricket Key Points
Hindustan TimesSmart dog's way of convincing pet dad to play with him goes viral. Watch
The video was shared on Instagram. It shows how the pooch convinced its pet dad to play with him. | Trending Key Points
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Wimbledon Day 4 Andy Murray vs Stefanos Tsitsipas: Today's matches, complete schedule and order of play
Andy Murray (GBR) vs Stefanos Tsitsipas will be facing each other in the second round at Wimbledon today. It will be the third match of the day on the Centre court. Key Points
Economic TimesManchester City's De Bruyne, Laporte to miss Leipzig game through illness
"He (De Bruyne) didn't feel good right after the game with Forest... yesterday Aymer (Laporte) didn't feel good. Another player is going to play. It happens sometimes," Guardiola told reporters | Football News Key Points
Hindustan TimesI worried about letting my daughter play with Barbie dolls
Barbie dolls could hurt kids' self-esteem and give them body image issues, a mom feared. But the kids realize they're just fun toys to play with. Key Points
InsiderMorocco 1-0 Colombia: Women’s World Cup 2023 – as it happened
Minute-by-minute report: Morocco bettered Germany’s result to knock the two-time champions out in arguably the biggest shock in Women’s World Cup history. Scott Murray was watching. Key Points
the GuardianCNN-News18 Indian of The Year 2023: Was Shah Rukh Khan's remark 'If I play the bad guy' a dig at Ranbir Kapoor's Animal?
Speaking at the News18 event, the actor said, 'I am someone who is hopeful and likes to tell happy stories. I play characters who do the good things and give hope and happiness.' Key Points
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FIFA Women's World Cup 2023: See round of 16, quarterfinals, semifinals, final schedule and more
The knockout stage of FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 is beginning after group play. Surprises include underperforming teams, dominant Japan and injuries affecting many sides. The champions of the tournament will be crowned on August 20. Key Points
Economic Timesplay for a bounce back? Gaurav Bissa’s 2 top picks in this market
“The first recommendation would be a buy on Coal India. It has given a breakout, it has seen a follow through breakout and it has a good structure on point-and-figure charts as well. One can keep a sort of 275 and play for targets of 330. The second recommendation would be a buy on Axis Bank.” Key Points
Economic TimesGoogle play Games for Windows now available in India: A guide to downloading and playing Android games on your PC
Google has expanded its play Games service for Windows PCs, with availability now in India. Users can download and play Android games on their Windows 11 PCs, but certain system requirements and virtualization settings need to be met. Key Points
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