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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi on his next big ambition

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi on his next big ambition

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2 min readMay 25, 2026 03:21 PM IST Most young cricketers dream of scoring their first T20 century. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is already thinking far beyond that. In a candid chat with former England captain Kevin Pietersen on The Switch, the youngster revealed an ambition that instantly grabbed attention – he wants to score 200 in a T20 innings and break Chris Gayle’s iconic record of 175*. What made the moment memorable wasn’t just the scale of the dream, but how casually and confidently he spoke about it. The conversation began with Pietersen asking whether he enjoyed celebrating half-centuries. Sooryavanshi’s response was short, almost dismissive. “No, not that much.” ALSO READ | ‘Sooryavanshi has rattled Jaiswal’: Ashwin compares RR pair to ‘Sehwag-Chopra’ situation That single line revealed plenty about his mindset. For him, fifty runs aren’t an achievement to celebrate — they’re only the beginning. Pietersen then asked whether he preferred batting first or chasing in T20 cricket. Once again, the youngster kept it simple. “Anything, but I want to score 200 in T20.” Even in …

Two Decades On, The Devil Wears Prada 2 Still Defines Ambition

Two Decades On, The Devil Wears Prada 2 Still Defines Ambition

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4 min readMay 5, 2026 10:37 AM IST First published on: May 5, 2026 at 10:34 AM IST “A dramedy set in the world of couture? Groundbreaking!” If anyone jeered at this setting for a big-screen entertainer, The Devil Wears Prada (2006) proved them wrong by delivering an emphatic and enduring pop culture moment two decades ago. The narrative, a study of ambition and power, played out as its leading woman characters strutted around in designer heels and gowns, celebrating the aesthetics of high-end couture and dreaming big. Two decades later, its appeal remains strong. The Devil Wears Prada 2 has earned Rs 2 crore from the paid previews on April 30 and the figure is expected to go up to Rs 6 crore on the opening day (May 1). The film about women who wanted more in their careers, unironically pulled Meryl Streep, then 56, out of possible retirement. She was paid double her fee for her turn as Miranda Priestly, editor-in-chief of fashion magazine Runway, known for her icy demeanor and sharp wit. The …

Getting to host 2028 World Indoor Athletics part of India’s ambition to host 2036 Olympics | Sport-others News

Getting to host 2028 World Indoor Athletics part of India’s ambition to host 2036 Olympics | Sport-others News

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4 min readNew DelhiMar 20, 2026 12:30 AM IST Five months ago, in a boost to its aspirations of staging the 2036 Olympics, India were named hosts for the centenary Commonwealth Games to be held in Ahmedabad. Thursday marked another win for India when World Athletics president Sebastian Coe named Bhubaneswar as the host city for the 2028 edition of the World Indoor Championships. While India’s Summer Games’ bid will go up against Qatar, the hosts of the 2022 FIFA World Cup, hosting the CWG in Ahmedabad and the World Indoors in Bhubaneswar will be an opportunity to enhance credentials as hosts of big-ticket events. The bid to host the indoor championships was submitted by the Athletics Federation of India (AFI) and got the go-ahead from the World Athletics Council during a media briefing ahead of the 2026 championships in Poland, which begins in Torun, Poland, on Friday. Members of the World Athletics Council inspected Bhubaneswar’s Kalinga Indoor Stadium, the country’s only indoor competition facility which was completed in March 2024. The AFI has also …

‘Trajectory And Ambition Totally Different’: Canada’s Carney Says He Wouldn’t Call India ‘Middle Power’ | World News

‘Trajectory And Ambition Totally Different’: Canada’s Carney Says He Wouldn’t Call India ‘Middle Power’ | World News

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Last Updated:March 01, 2026, 11:54 IST The remarks come as Carney focuses on resetting ties with the country, in a bid to dilute his country’s fractured ties with the United States. Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney (IMAGE: Reuters) Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, who is on an official visit to India, said he wouldn’t call New Delhi a ‘middle power’. The remarks come as Carney focuses on resetting ties with the country, in a bid to dilute his country’s fractured ties with the United States. During an interaction, the Canadian PM was asked if ‘middle powers’ like India and Canada resetting ties as part of a global resistance. “Not to be too picky about the rhetoric, but I wouldn’t call India a ‘middle power’. I’m happy for Canada to be called a middle power. But India’s trajectory and ambition is totally different”, he responded. Journalist: Are “middle powers” like India and Canada resetting ties as part of a global resistance?Canadian PM Carney: I wouldn’t call India a middle power. I’m happy for Canada to be …

Kangana Ranaut writes a cryptic post, urges fans to avoid people without ambition: ‘Lots of zombies are roaming around’

Kangana Ranaut writes a cryptic post, urges fans to avoid people without ambition: ‘Lots of zombies are roaming around’

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Kangana Ranaut has once again grabbed attention on social media, this time for a reflective note urging people to be mindful of the company they keep. Known for her unfiltered opinions, Kangana shared a candid message advising followers to distance themselves from what she termed as “zombies”, individuals she described as lacking ambition and emotional intelligence. Kangana Ranaut reflects on the importance of surrounding oneself with ambitious individuals and distancing from those she calls ‘zombies’ Kangana Ranaut advises her followers to stay away from negativity Kangana recently shared her views on her Instagram stories when she wrote, “I don’t usually give gyan, but just in case you need to read this…1. No matter how smart or successful you are, if you need an upgrade in life, look for those who are smarter than you and sincerely admire them, if possible, seek their company.” She suggested that growth often comes from surrounding oneself with people who inspire and challenge one’s thinking. Continuing her message, Kangana cautioned followers against those who might hinder personal growth. “2. every …

O`Romeo movie review: The audacity of this ambition!

O`Romeo movie review: The audacity of this ambition!

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Director: Vishal Bhardwaj Actors: Shahid Kapoor, Triptii Dimri Rating: 3 stars For the most part, O’Romeo feels like two separate films. One, starring Shahid Kapoor, with self-indulgent action set-pieces, and extended ‘item’ numbers, plus crackling dance moves. The other, directed by Vishal Bhardwaj, carrying the story forward with curious cool-cat characters, mock-ironic one-liners, and the general Vishal-vibe to it all. For the former, consider the opening sequence of a hammer-sickle blood-fest inside Mumbai’s Liberty Cinema that’s supposed to set the film’s tone (it doesn’t). For the latter, gawk and cackle at the classical singer, cop Pathare (Rahul Deshpande), expressing his memos through musical notes! Once you reconcile yourself to this bipolar nature/order of entertainment, onscreen — it becomes easier to connect and enjoy the film for its own worth. Albeit bloated enough, hence, with a running time of 178.41 minutes, to be precise. And when exactly, in that timeline, does that switch in your brain occur? Certainly not over the introductory 30-40 minutes, when there are so many songs, as badly spaced, they seem like …

Foreign universities get a springboard to execute their India ambition

Foreign universities get a springboard to execute their India ambition

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The government will support states in creating these university townships, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced in her budget speech on Sunday, adding that these academic zones will host multiple universities, colleges, research institutions, skill centres and residential complexes. The plan could benefit foreign universities seeking a low-risk opportunity to enter the Indian market, according to Suchindra Kumar, partner and leader of education at consulting firm PwC India. “Some foreign universities are wary of the heavy capital expenditures. These townships will provide the infrastructure for the universities to set up on a ‘plug and play’ model like Gift City, attracting more of them to enter the Indian market.” India’s plan marks an effort to stem the exodus of Indian students eyeing foreign education. The number of Indians studying abroad has more than doubled from 6.85 lakh in 2016 to over 18 lakh by 2025, making it the largest source of international students, according to the Economic Survey for 2026-27. Indian learners focus on countries such as Canada, the USA, the UK, and Australia because of their …

Vrusshabha Movie Review: Mohanlal’s fantasy epic is full of ambition, lacks conviction, becoming predictable

Vrusshabha Movie Review: Mohanlal’s fantasy epic is full of ambition, lacks conviction, becoming predictable

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Name: Vrusshabha Director: Nanda Kishore Cast: Mohanlal, Samarjit Lankesh, Nayan Sarika, Ragini Dwivedi, Ajay, Neha Saxena, Vinay Varma Writer: Nanda Kishore Rating: 2/5 Vrusshabha, starring Mohanlal in the lead role, was released in theatres on December 25, 2025, coinciding with Christmas. Directed by Nanda Kishore, the film is a fantasy epic action drama that explores the themes of karma and reincarnation. If you’re planning to watch the movie in theatres, here’s the Pinkvilla review for you to check out. The Plot Vrusshabha follows the story of a wealthy businessman named Aadi Deva Varma, who lives with his son. However, after his son visits Aadi’s ancestral village, the businessman begins to experience mysterious visions from his past life, where he was a king named Raja Vijayendra Vrusshabha. Confused by these visions, Aadi is unaware of what is happening in his life, which begins to affect his psyche. In his visions, the businessman also realizes that his arch-rival from the past has taken rebirth as his son in the present day. The rest of the movie follows …

Movie Review: In ‘Testament of Ann Lee,’ a blazing Amanda Seyfried can make you believe anything

Movie Review: In ‘Testament of Ann Lee,’ a blazing Amanda Seyfried can make you believe anything

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Filmmakers Mona Fastvold and Brady Corbet are clearly fascinated by ambition. They’re fascinated, too, by dreamers — difficult dreamers, brilliant but demanding people who have plans they must fulfill no matter the personal cost. Movie Review: In ‘Testament of Ann Lee,’ a blazing Amanda Seyfried can make you believe anything They’re also interested in dreamers who cross the ocean to America with these difficult, lofty plans. And, finally, they find singular actors to play these roles. You could say the couple, artistic and life partners, is on a roll. They together made “The Brutalist” last year,directed by Corbet and co-written with Fastvold, which won Adrien Brody an Oscar. And now, with Fastvold directing, we have “The Testament of Ann Lee” — a stirring and, yes, difficult movie that features a blazing Amanda Seyfried as the Shaker leader. It’s a performance that will knock your 18th-century socks off. There are, of course, key differences. For one thing, unlike fictional architect Lázló Tóth in “The Brutalist,” Ann Lee was a real person — a woman whose life …

Jonathan Nolan says Bollywood has ‘fearlessness, ambition’ that Hollywood lacks: ‘That is very exciting’ | Interview

Jonathan Nolan says Bollywood has ‘fearlessness, ambition’ that Hollywood lacks: ‘That is very exciting’ | Interview

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Published on: Dec 17, 2025 06:06 am IST Jonathan Nolan speaks to HT about his impressions of Indian cinema and what makes it stand out against Hollywood. When Jonathan Nolan last visited India in 2024, he immediately became everyone’s favourite international filmmaker as he called Bollywood ‘bigger than’ Hollywood. As he prepares for the release of the second season of his acclaimed series Fallout, Nolan spoke to Hindustan Times about Indian cinema’s place in the global milieu and what edge it has over Hollywood. Jonathan Nolan is all praise for Indian cinema. Jonathan Nolan on Indian cinema Nolan attended the Asia premiere of Fallout season 2 in Tokyo this week, where HT reminded him of his statement from last year. When asked what gives Bollywood an edge over Hollywood, the writer-director says, “I think it’s very clear, and you sort of started to see the global fascination with Indian filmmaking. It is fearless in those ways at its best. Hollywood can be, too. But (in India), there’s a level of ambition that is very exciting.” …