Author: Starvision Desk

New Delhi, July 26 (IANS) The preparations of the Indian men’s and women’s hockey teams are in full swing as they are vying to secure direct qualification for Paris 2024 Olympics by winning the gold medal at the upcoming Hangzhou Asian Games in September.The men’s team will be playing in the upcoming Asian Champions Trophy 2023 in Chennai, where they will be up against South Korea, Malaysia, Pakistan, Japan and China.The Asian Champions Trophy will be a crucial contest for the team ahead of the all-important Asian Games.In addition to the rigorous training in the camps under the leadership of…

New Delhi, July 26 (IANS) The Sports Ministry on Wednesday gave an exemption to Indian men’s and women’s football teams, allowing them to participate in the upcoming Asian Games, which will be held in Hangzhou, China from September 23.The development comes weeks after it was reported that the football teams will not be taking part in the continental event as per the existing criterion of the sports ministry.The sports ministry’s rule states that in team sports, only those in the top eight will get the nod and Indian national football men’s and women’s teams are currently ranked 18th and 11th…

Bridgetown, July 26 (IANS) With just over two months left for the Men’s ODI World Cup to start, India will be aiming to restart and fine-tune their preparation for the marquee tournament when they face West Indies in the series opener starting on Thursday.With many regulars of the Indian team still on the road to recovery from injuries of various kind, the series against the West Indies presents a chance for the likes of Sanju Samson, Suryakumar Yadav, Ishan Kishan and Umran Malik to strengthen their case for playing a home ODI World Cup.With Shreyas Iyer out, Suryakumar Yadav is…

New Delhi, July 26 (IANS) Doctors on Wednesday said that they are seeing a record surge in cases of conjunctivitis, commonly known as pink eye, as well as dengue in the national capital.The sudden rise in conjunctivitis cases can be attributed to the heavy rainfall and floods that have affected various regions in the country. The increased moisture, moderate adequate temperature and unhygienic conditions due to the floods, contaminated water supply, and importantly, aerosoling (microdrops) of dirty water from roads by fast moving vehicles create a conducive environment for the spread of the infection, they say. “We are closely monitoring…

Sharing his vision behind the trilogy, James Gunn said, “The first film is the story of the mother, the second film is the story of the father, and this film is the story of the self, so it’s innately more intimate because of that.”The trilogy is noted for their mix of comedy, action, character development as well as emotional depth and storytelling.Talking about how emotional weight and comedy go side-by-side in ‘GOTG Vol. 3’, the director said, “When you go back to the first movie, you see that tonal shifts have been a part of this franchise from the very…

While luck may be credited by some, passion and hard work are the true driving forces behind their success. Walking on a similar path is actor-turned-writer Swapnil Jain, who is steadily carving his own path towards making a significant impact in the industry.Swapnil, a native of Bhawani Mandi, a small town in Rajasthan, is a rising star in the world of audio series with ‘Insta Millionaire’, on Pocket FM.Talking about his inspiration to enter the creative field, Swapnil said: “Late actor Irrfan Khan sir is my inspiration. As someone hailing from a small town, just like Irrfan sir from Rajasthan,…

Siddaramaiah held talks with the All India Muslim Personal Law Board representatives, who met him at his Home Office Krishna.On this occasion, the leaders of the delegation expressed concern about the threat to the rights of Muslims and the Muslim Personal Law due to the implementation of the Uniform Civil Code.The delegation said the previous Law Commission had rejected the central government’s proposal saying that implementation of Uniform Civil Code was not feasible in this diverse country. Now the Central Government has asked the present Law Commission to review this matter again. Accordingly, the Law Commission is collecting opinions from…

Kirron’s unerring eye for talent has introduced the country to the best of the best entertainers over the years. With her infectious energy, unwavering support for gifted persons, and invaluable expertise, Kirron will be instrumental in scouting performers that will be worthy of winning the coveted title.Speaking about her return to the judges’ panel, Kirron expressed her excitement, saying: “Over the years, the show has evolved not only to become a national platform that defines talent in its true form, but also has put India’s talent on the global map.”Kirron, who has been an integral part of the show since…

The birds, two yellow-crested cockatoos, were seized on Tuesday night and sent to the WVS International Training Centre in the Nilgiris for rehabilitation.This is following a case registered last week following a complaint by an animal rights activist that the circus company was illegally exhibiting exotic birds and dogs and that they were subjected to cruelty. The proprietor and manager of the company were booked on the basis of the complaint lodged by the founder of an animal rights organisation, People for Cattle in India (PFCI), Arun Prasanna said that a certificate from the Animal Welfare Board of India is…

Actors Sunny Deol, Utkarsh Sharma, Ameesha Patel and filmmaker Anil Sharma unveiled the trailer in Mumbai in presence of Indian media on Vijay Diwas on Wednesday.They were welcomed with loud chants of “Hindustan zindabad” and “Bharat Mata Ki Jai” on stage by fans.Ameesha, Sunny and Utkarsh were in the get up of Sakeena, Tara Singh and Charanjeet respectively.Just like he fought against entire Pakistan in the 2001 film, he is seen doing everything to protect and bring back his son in the trailer.The over-three-minutes trailer begins with Jeete Utkarsh getting beaten up by Pakistani army.The Pakistani army commander asks Utkarsh’s…