Governor attempts to dramatize one of the most critical moments in India’s economic history—the 1991 financial crisis and the decision to pledge the country’s gold reserves to avert economic collapse. Starring Manoj Bajpayee as former RBI Governor S. Venkitaramanan, the film seeks to blend political history with financial drama but ultimately falls short due to its simplistic storytelling and overt political messaging. Bajpayee delivers a sincere performance as the central figure tasked with navigating India through a period of severe economic uncertainty. The film portrays Venkitaramanan as a visionary leader who must convince political leaders, colleagues and policymakers to support…
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Brazil avoided a shock defeat in their opening FIFA World Cup 2026 match, but a 1-1 draw against Morocco raised fresh concerns about the team’s overall performance despite a moment of brilliance from Vinicius Jr. The five-time world champions found themselves trailing after Morocco took the lead through Ismael Saibari and were second best for large periods of the contest in New Jersey. However, Vinicius once again demonstrated why he is regarded as one of the world’s elite forwards. The Real Madrid star received a pass from Bruno Guimaraes on the left side of the penalty area, cut inside onto…
The New York Knicks captured their first NBA championship in more than five decades, defeating the San Antonio Spurs 94-90 in Game 5 of the NBA Finals and sparking celebrations across New York City. The victory secured the Knicks’ first league title since 1973 and marked a historic moment for one of the NBA’s most iconic franchises. Entering the contest with a 3-1 lead in the best-of-seven series, New York completed the job on the road at the Frost Center in San Antonio. While the championship-clinching game took place in Texas, much of the celebration unfolded thousands of miles away…
Scotland’s long-awaited return to the FIFA World Cup was about far more than the result on the pitch. After spending 28 years away from football’s biggest stage, the occasion itself became a celebration of passion, loyalty and the enduring spirit of supporters. In the hours before Scotland’s Group Stage clash against Haiti in Foxborough, thousands of members of the Tartan Army transformed a routine journey into a memorable pre-match spectacle. Traffic congestion on the roads leading to the stadium did little to dampen spirits. Instead, supporters embraced the delays, singing songs, waving Scottish flags and turning yellow school buses into…
West Indies produced a dramatic late finish to defeat defending champions New Zealand by seven wickets in a thrilling Women’s T20 World Cup Group 2 encounter in Southampton. Chasing a competitive target of 163, the Caribbean side reached 163-3 with just one ball remaining, thanks to a match-winning unbeaten 90 from veteran batter Shemaine Campbelle. The victory gave West Indies a crucial start to their campaign in a group where every point could prove decisive. The chase went down to the final over, with New Zealand captain Sophie Devine entrusted with defending six runs. Campbelle kept her composure under pressure…
India will begin their Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 campaign with a highly anticipated clash against Pakistan at Edgbaston in Birmingham on Sunday. The former champions head into the tournament confident about their preparations and eager to make a strong start in one of cricket’s most intense rivalries. Captain Harmanpreet Kaur expressed satisfaction with the team’s build-up despite mixed results in the warm-up matches. One of the biggest positives for India has been the form of wicketkeeper-batter Richa Ghosh, whose performances with the bat have boosted the team’s confidence ahead of the tournament. Harmanpreet said the warm-up fixtures provided valuable…
Qatar created a landmark moment in their football history by earning their first-ever FIFA World Cup point after a dramatic 1-1 draw against Switzerland in their Group B opener in San Francisco on Sunday. The Asian champions appeared headed for defeat after Switzerland dominated much of the contest and took an early lead through Breel Embolo’s penalty in the 17th minute. The spot-kick was awarded after Qatar goalkeeper Mahmoud Abunada was judged to have fouled a Swiss attacker inside the box. Embolo converted confidently to put the Europeans ahead. Switzerland controlled possession, dictated the tempo and consistently threatened the Qatari…
Akane Yamaguchi continued her impressive run of form by securing a place in her fourth consecutive final with a straight-games victory over India’s P. V. Sindhu at the SATHIO GROUP Australian Open 2026 in Sydney on Saturday. The Japanese top seed defeated Sindhu 22-20, 21-12 in the women’s singles semifinal, extending her unbeaten record against the Indian star since 2022. Yamaguchi, a three-time world champion, has enjoyed a remarkable stretch over the past month, winning the Thailand Open before finishing runner-up to world No. 1 An Se Young at both the Singapore Open and Indonesia Open. The 29-year-old has not…
In a major step towards strengthening India’s energy security and accelerating economic development in the Northeast, the Centre, Assam, and Nagaland signed a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to facilitate mineral oil operations in the Assam-Nagaland boundary areas. The agreement was signed in New Delhi in the presence of Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, and Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio. Describing the agreement as a historic milestone, Amit Shah said the MoU would unlock new opportunities for oil and natural gas exploration while opening a…
The 13th BRICS Urbanisation Forum commenced in New Delhi on Thursday under India’s BRICS Chairship for 2026, bringing together ministers, senior officials, and urban development experts from member nations to discuss the future of sustainable and inclusive cities. Hosted by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, the two-day forum is being held at Sushma Swaraj Bhavan and features participation from Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Indonesia, and the United Arab Emirates. The event was inaugurated by Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs Manohar Lal, who emphasized the importance of placing urban development at the…