Author: Starvision Desk

Napa (USA), Sep 18 (IANS) Sahith Theegala cemented his stature as one of golf’s rising stars by claiming his maiden PGA TOUR triumph at the Fortinet Championship on Sunday and hopes his breakthrough will inspire young Indian athletes to shoot for the stars. The 25-year-old Theegala, who is of Indian heritage, fired a final round of 4-under 68 at Silverado Resort in Napa, California to win by two strokes over Korea’s S.H. Kim as he joined fellow Indian-American Akshay Bhatia in the winner’s club following the latter’s triumph at the Barracuda Championship in July.“It means a lot to me because…

New Delhi, Sep 18 (IANS) Just in time for the festive season, itel Mobile India is expected to launch India’s only 5G-enabled smartphone under Rs 10,000 in the country. Sources told IANS on Monday that the much-anticipated 5G marvel, itel P55 5G, is set to make its grand entrance into the Indian market soon. In prior interviews, itel’s CEO, Arijeet Talapatra, alluded to the impending launch of a 5G smartphone in 2023. With the unveiling of the P55 5G, the culmination of anticipation into reality is at hand. Ever since its inception in the Indian market, itel has been at…

New Delhi, Sep 18 (IANS) Edtech major BYJU’s on Monday said it will clear the full and final settlement dues of laid-off employees soon amid “difficult business restructuring”.In a statement, the company said it “regrets and acknowledges the delays in settling dues of former employees”. “As we work through a difficult business restructuring, we are committed to meeting all our obligations as soon as possible,” it said. According to the new timeline provided in an email to sacked employees, as reported by the media, they can now expect to receive their outstanding payments by November 17, as against the earlier…

For the show, Gagan put on extra pounds to lend authenticity to his titular character of the Indian counterfeiter Abdul Karim Telgi. While filming, the director noticed that Gagan’s pants seemed a bit loose, and he even thought of it to be a wardrobe malfunction. But the truth is far more interesting.The extra pounds packed on for the role caused his pants to constantly slide down during filming. The actor then decided to turn this mishap into Telgi’s signature move, constantly pulling up those rebellious trousers in scenes.Talking about the same, Gagan said: “Due to my fluctuating weight, there were…

Despite his young age, Aayudh is committed to personal growth and acquiring new talents. With Swatantra Bharat (Shamshera), his co-star, guiding him, he diligently honed the necessary techniques to authentically depict the sport, guaranteeing a stellar performance in the current storyline.Talking about his preparation for playing Kabbadi in the ongoing track, Aayudh shared: “The upcoming story will have Krishna stepping into the Kabbadi arena, surrounded by fellow players. Since I have never played the sport, I wanted to learn it and was determined to give it my all.””As we started shooting, I quickly realised that being a Kabbadi player is…

A civil rights organisation, Citizen Power Against Bribery, Corruption and Wastage filed a complaint at the Police Headquarters in Colombo alleging that there is a serious suspicion over Sri Lankan cricketers’ performance and specially getting out for such a small number of runs.The chairman of the organisation, C. Kamantha Thushara, complained that there is a serious suspicion over match fixing as Sri Lanka was all out for 50 runs within just 15.2 overs.“Within 19 minutes in 15 overs, 50 runs were scored. This is one run per over in the 50 over game. There are suspicions in the way the…

Ethan Nguonly from California, US, whose investment portfolio currently includes over a crore in retirement (close to $135,000) and brokerage accounts, along with two houses, said that he didn’t get there without making what he now calls his biggest financial mistake, reports CNBC Make It.Nguonly said that he lost Rs 67 lakh (about $80,000) in crypto between November 2021 and June 2022, including losses of Rs 24 lakh ($30,000) of his original investment and an estimated Rs 41 lakh ($50,000) in unrealised gains.Explaining how he lost so much money, the techie stated that he had already invested around Rs 33…

This internationally acclaimed endurance race spread over three sports disciplines — swimming, cycling and running — is regarded as a global benchmark for the ultimate test of endurance, grit and an athlete’s mental and physical strength.The gruelling IRONMAN 70.3 India triathlon will begin with a 1.9 km swim off Miramar beach in Goa, followed by a 90 km bicycle ride, before concluding with a 21.1 km run; the latter two legs will start from the Miramar circle in Panaji, the state capital.The race has a cut-off time of 8 hours and 30 minutes and each leg — swimming, biking and…

The scene was shot against the stunning backdrop of Kashmir’s serene waters, and the chemistry between the lead actors is touted to turn the scene into an unforgettable affair for the viewers.Talking about filming the scene, Nishant Malkani said: “Filming amidst the beautiful locations of Kashmir, including a memorable Shikara boat ride, has been an incredible experience. It feels great to be part of a show on television that has elements of classic romance. Kashmir’s charm is one-of-a-kind, and filming here is truly enriching. I had the incredible opportunity to ride in a Shikara for the show, and the experience…

TSR officers said that in addition to the customary worshipping of arms and ammunition on the occasion of Vishwakarma Puja, there is a distinctive practice of worshiping weaponry in all the 14 battalion headquarters across the state.On Monday, troopers of the TSR reverently placed their arms and ammunition before Lord Vishwakarma, the Hindu god of architecture and engineering.“This tradition is rooted in the belief that seeking the blessings of Lord Vishwakarma would ensure the proper functioning and effectiveness of our weaponry,” a senior TSR officer said.Hindu mythology credits Lord Vishwakarma with creating the universe, along with Heaven and Earth. To…