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Veteran actress Sandhya Shantaram, remembered for her unforgettable performances in Hindi and Marathi cinema, passed away on October 4, 2025 at the age of 94 after a prolonged illness. A celebrated screen presence of the 1950s through the 1970s, she leaves behind a legacy intertwined with some of Indian cinema’s most iconic works. Born Vijaya … Read more
MILAN: Rasmus Hojlund struck again for Napoli with the winning goal in Sunday’s 2-1 victory over struggling Genoa, a strike which alongside AC Milan drawing 0-0 at Juventus lifted the Serie A champions into top spot. Fresh from his midweek double against Sporting Lisbon, Hojlund was on hand to score on the rebound with 15 … Read more
LONDON: Rangers fired manager Russell Martin on Sunday after a dismal 1-1 draw at newly-promoted Falkirk left him with just one win from his first seven league matches in charge. Martin had to be escorted from Falkirk’s stadium by security guards after police dispersed Rangers fans that had tried to block their team bus from … Read more
[ KARACHI: Pakistani citizens and policymakers are rightly excited. Not only is Pakistan getting into the good books of President Trump, but the economy also seems to be moving in the right direction. Inflation is back in single digits, the currency has remained stable for two and a half years, interest rates are down to … Read more
ROME: Italy has appealed to Washington and the European Commission in an attempt to dissuade the US from imposing a punitive tariffs on pasta imports, a deeply unpopular measure among producers. In early September, the United States’ Department of Commerce announced plans to impose provisional anti-dumping duties of over 91 percent on pasta from January … Read more
CAIRO: Hamas on Sunday called for a swift start to a hostage-prisoner exchange with Israel, as negotiators from both sides prepared to meet in Egypt for crucial talks aimed at ending the nearly two-year war in Gaza. Foreign ministers from several countries, including Egypt, said the talks were a “real opportunity” to achieve a sustainable … Read more
[The governing party’s unexpected choice of Sanae Takaichi to lead it rattled markets on Monday, causing the yen to weaken and sending Japanese stocks sharply higher.
Hailee Steinfeld has confirmed that ‘Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse’ is officially back in active production, providing the first concrete update on the long-delayed animated sequel. The actress, who voices Gwen Stacy, shared the news during a recent interview with Variety, giving fans reassurance that the highly anticipated conclusion to the Spider-Verse trilogy is moving forward. … Read more
SINGAPORE: Mercedes’ George Russell won the Singapore Grand Prix on Sunday ahead of Max Verstappen and Lando Norris, as McLaren clinched the Formula One constructors’ championship. Oscar Piastri was fourth, meaning his lead over McLaren teammate Norris at the top of the drivers’ standings was cut to 22 points. The 27 points scored by Piastri … Read more
LONDON: Erling Haaland extended his blistering start to the season as the Manchester City striker sealed a 1-0 win at Brentford on Sunday. Haaland netted early in the first half in west London to give City a third win in their last four Premier League games. The peerless 25-year-old already has 12 goals in nine … Read more