‘It’s only a frikkin game’: Wasim Akram recalls helping Irfan Pathan before his anti-Pakistan posts

Legendary cricketer Wasim Akram urges fans to leave past conflicts behind when it comes to cricket. He emphasises that the India-Pakistan rivalry should be viewed simply as a sport. Reflecting on his mentorship of Irfan Pathan, who admired his bowling style, Akram noted Pathan’s impressive hat-trick against Pakistan. Ultimately, he reminded everyone that victories and…

Michelle Obama’s parenting rule is simple but tough: Why she never worried about whether her daughters liked her

Michelle Obama discussed her insightful parenting philosophy, emphasizing that children may not always have to like their parents. Her main focus was to nurture her daughters, Malia and Sasha, into responsible individuals by setting firm boundaries. She taught that actions have consequences, rooted in her own childhood experiences, aiming to prepare her children for the…

R Madhavan killed the audition for ‘Swades’, what an actor,’ recalls writer, reveals the film was originally written for Aamir Khan, finally Shah Rukh Khan stepped in

Originally, Ashutosh Gowariker envisioned Aamir Khan as the lead for Swades. Although Aamir was intrigued by the story, he had concerns about the screenplay and was unable to commit due to scheduling conflicts. Other actors like Hrithik Roshan and R Madhavan also auditioned. Ultimately, Shah Rukh Khan stepped in and took the role, which profoundly…

Punjab polls: BJP’s ‘go solo’ plan may yet make room for a last-minute Akali pact

The BJP publicly states it will contest all Punjab seats alone. Political insiders suggest a potential last-minute alliance with Akali factions is possible. Seat-sharing issues and the 2024 Lok Sabha results will guide negotiations. SAD (Punar Surjit) demands Sukhbir Singh Badal’s resignation for reconciliation. The BJP’s public stance might be a bargaining strategy while assessing…