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Mahesh Babu lounges in Africa in unseen pics from Rajamouli’s Varanasi, unimpressed internet calls it ‘Mountain Dew ad’

Mahesh Babu lounges in Africa in unseen pics from Rajamouli’s Varanasi, unimpressed internet calls it ‘Mountain Dew ad’

On Mahesh Babu’s birthday, August 9, the actor and the team of his upcoming film Varanasi gave his fans a present. The team of the SS Rajamouli film unveiled two unseen pictures of Mahesh as Rudhra, the film’s protagonist. The pictures show the actor in Masai Mara in Africa, where part of the film is set. Even as fans raved about their favourite star, not everyone was impressed with the pictures, with many calling them too sanitised like TV advertisements. Mahesh Babu in an unseen still from SS Rajamouli’s Varanasi. New unseen pictures of Mahesh Babu from Varanasi The new pictures were first shared on Sunday morning by Discussing Film, a social media platform dedicated to cinema. Minutes later, the official handle of Varanasi and Mahesh himself shared the two images. Sharing the pictures on social media, Mahesh Babu tagged director SS Rajamouli and the film’s account, writing, “A little more of Rudhra’s world… #Varanasi.” The pictures show the actor dressed in a simple shirt and cargo pants resting on top of a platform in …

Why the USA team looked to puppies Bud, Dew Drop & Bloom to relieve stress during home WC

Why the USA team looked to puppies Bud, Dew Drop & Bloom to relieve stress during home WC

3 min readJun 26, 2026 04:40 PM IST The US men’s national team has a unique way to relieve stress during the 2026 World Cup. The team that lost 3-2 to Turkey, but still topped their group had special visitors waiting for them upon returning to their training base in California. According to the Athletic, the USMNT has partnered with their first official pet care partner in Purina to introduce three terrier/mixed breed puppies to the squad. They are Bud, Dew Drop and Bloom. The Athletic reports that U.S. coach Mauricio Pochettino approved the initiative, and both U.S. Soccer and Purina noted the session was so successful that they are already discussing a second visit for the knockout rounds. Future visits may feature different puppies. Bud, Dew Drop, and Bloom were introduced to the training center through Wags and Walks, a non-profit organization dedicated to minimizing euthanasia in local shelters and promoting the adoption of rescue dogs. //www.instagram.com/embed.js Social media was filled with charming clips of the U.S. squad relaxing with puppies at their Irvine …

‘Mountain Dew ads are better’: Internet divided over Alpha teaser, questions Sharvari’s absence

‘Mountain Dew ads are better’: Internet divided over Alpha teaser, questions Sharvari’s absence

After much delay, Yash Raj Films has finally unveiled the teaser of one of its most anticipated films, Alpha, on Wednesday. However, the teaser has received a mixed response from the audience. Touted as a female-led spy thriller, Alpha stars Alia Bhatt, Sharvari, and Bobby Deol in lead roles. Fans have questioned Sharvari’s absence from Alpha teaser. Alpha teaser The teaser shows Bobby’s character training his daughter, played by Alia, to become a spy. On her 18th birthday, he gifts her the opportunity to make her first kill. While the film also stars Anil Kapoor and Sharvari, neither of them is seen in the teaser. The film is directed by Shiv Rawail and bankrolled by Aditya Chopra’s YRF. Alpha is part of YRF’s Spy Universe, which includes films like War, Pathaan, Ek Tha Tiger, and more. Fans react to teaser, ask ‘Where is Sharvari?’ The Alpha teaser has received mixed reactions from fans, with many questioning Sharvari’s absence from the teaser. A fan wrote on Reddit, “Where’s sharvari? Is she just not in the teaser …

Salman Ali Agha rues dew factor after Pakistan’s narrow exit from T20 World Cup

Salman Ali Agha rues dew factor after Pakistan’s narrow exit from T20 World Cup

4 min readPallekele/ KandyUpdated: Mar 1, 2026 01:04 AM IST Knocked out of the T20 World Cup despite winning against Sri Lanka on Saturday, a disappointed Pakistan captain Salman Agha admitted that his batters, saved for Sahibzada Farhan, failed to click in the tournament. He conceded that the middle order batting has been a problem for a few years now. The likes of senior batter Babar Azam and Saim Ayub were dropped from Saturday’s Super Eights match due to poor form. “We couldn’t bat well throughout the tournament. If Farhan had more support, it’d have been better. Middle order has been a problem for a few years now, we’ll have to look at that,” Agha said at the post-match presentation. At one stage, with openers Farhan (100) and Fakhar Zaman (84) going hammer and tongs, Pakistan looked like they would post least 225 but eventually ended at 212 for 8. “Couldn’t finish the way we wanted to. We batted well 18 overs, opposition did well in the other two. Even 160 would’ve been difficult to …

ICC T20 World Cup: Chepauk using chemical imported from United States to deal with dew factor in India-Zimbabwe fixture | Cricket News

ICC T20 World Cup: Chepauk using chemical imported from United States to deal with dew factor in India-Zimbabwe fixture | Cricket News

4 min readChennaiUpdated: Feb 25, 2026 08:49 PM IST A new chemical bought from the United States called ‘Dew Cure” will be put to use in the India vs Zimbabwe fixture at the MA Chidambaram Stadium to deal with the moisture on the field in the evening. With the temperatures in the city rising over the week, dew had emerged as a potential factor at the venue where India face a must-win situation. However, that may not be the case on Thursday. When the Chepauk outfield was relaid ahead of the ICC T20 World Cup, the Tamil Nadu Cricket Association had imported the chemical, which is used extensively at Major League Baseball venues. As part of the preparations to make the ground ready for the fixture, the groundstaff sprayed ‘Dew Cure’, mixed with water, on the outfield on Tuesday and Wednesday afternoon. The plan is to spray it on Thursday afternoon as well so that it takes full effect by the time the match begins. “Once Dew Cure is sprayed, it ensures that there is …

Why Anil Kumble thinks Varun Chakaravarthy will not be affected by dew but Kuldeep Yadav might find it a little difficult during T20 World Cup | Cricket News

Why Anil Kumble thinks Varun Chakaravarthy will not be affected by dew but Kuldeep Yadav might find it a little difficult during T20 World Cup | Cricket News

Legendary India spinner Anil Kumble said that while the dew will play a part in the upcoming T20 World Cup, Varun Chakaravarthy and Axar Patel won’t have much trouble navigating the conditions. However, the 55-year-old feels that Kuldeep Yadav might have some difficulty in bowling with a wet ball. “…especially during the time of the World Cup in February and March, with matches being played late in the evening. It’s not going to be easy. As spinners, you tend to get used to bowling with a wet ball; it’s nothing new. However, one aspect that India can certainly take comfort from is that I don’t think it affects someone like Varun Chakaravarthy because of the grip he has on the ball and the pace at which he bowls,” Kumble said on JioHotstar. “I don’t think dew will bother him (Varun) that much. Yes, it’s not the same as bowling with a dry ball, of course, but with a wet ball, I don’t see Varun struggling too much. Similarly, Axar Patel should also be fine. The …

Ice Sheets, Frozen Dew: Biting Cold Grips Rajasthan’s Mount Abu As Temperature Dips To -7°C | India News

Ice Sheets, Frozen Dew: Biting Cold Grips Rajasthan’s Mount Abu As Temperature Dips To -7°C | India News

Last Updated:January 24, 2026, 17:59 IST Mount Abu in Rajasthan is experiencing a severe cold wave, with temperatures dropping to minus 7 degrees Celsius. Minimum temperature plunged to a staggering minus 7 degrees Celsius in Rajasthan’s Mount Abu. (Courtesy: ANI) Icy layers were seen covering water bodies, and frost formed on grasslands as extreme winter conditions gripped Rajasthan’s only hill station, Mount Abu, amid a cold wave in northern India. After a cold wave on Friday, Saturday morning turned out to be the most bone-chilling day for Mount Abu as temperatures dropped severely. According to ANI, the minimum temperature plunged to a staggering minus 7 degrees Celsius today, which marked the lowest temperature in this winter season. The extremity of winters was evident across the regions as ice sheets formed on water bodies and ponds. In some areas, the water surface completely froze overnight. In the visuals, the frost-covered surroundings were seen in Mount Abu as residents braved the harsh winters. The residents also saw a thick layer of frozen dew on grasslands in rural …

‘We can plan batter’: Ashwin bats for more afternoon T20Is in India to combat dew, ‘Skill will go out of window’ | Cricket News

‘We can plan batter’: Ashwin bats for more afternoon T20Is in India to combat dew, ‘Skill will go out of window’ | Cricket News

Spin legend R Ashwin has urged India to take note of the drastic effects that dew continues to have on bowlers during evening T20I games in the country. The former India off-spinner urged that in such conditions, the hosts could plan better and schedule afternoon contests that will reinstate parity between bat and ball. Ashwin’s comments came on the back of India’s emphatic win in Raipur in the second T20I against New Zealand, where over 400 runs were scored in under 36 overs. Chasing a daunting 209-run target, India romped home in only 15.2 overs as the bowlers progressively struggled to contol the wet ball during the game. “The games can be played in the afternoon. Teams like New Zealand will not bother because they dont have many bowlers and they know that in such conditions nothing can be done. But in teams like India, if a player has not done well in two games and comes and bowls in such conditions in the third game and goes for runs, his career will be over. …

India vs New Zealand, 3rd ODI: Will dew in Indore make winning the toss the most important factor? | Cricket News

India vs New Zealand, 3rd ODI: Will dew in Indore make winning the toss the most important factor? | Cricket News

With India choosing to take an extra day off following the defeat to New Zealand in Rajkot on Wednesday, Mohammed Siraj bounced into his pre-match press conference without even having a look at the pitch that will be served up for the series decider in Indore on Sunday. Still, he knows what to expect. “Indore is generally a high-scoring ground, and it is a small ground as well,” Siraj confirmed. “We are expecting runs.” The spearhead of India’s attack in Jasprit Bumrah’s absence and recently appointed Hyderabad captain, says he has a general plan: keeping his length tight and bowling at the stumps. Still, he’s hoping for the batters to miss as opposed to outrightly beating them. The consensus, from curators and officials to players and fans, is that Sunday’s ODI is likely to be a run fest. That’s good news for the paying Indori public, a city that loves its cricket, which may be seeing India’s ageing batting superstars, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, for the last time. Like everywhere else the duo have …

Shukri Conrad insists South Africa ready to negotiate Dharamshala’s dew factor: ‘The hard work’s been done’ | Cricket News

Shukri Conrad insists South Africa ready to negotiate Dharamshala’s dew factor: ‘The hard work’s been done’ | Cricket News

South Africa are ready to deal with the dew if they need to during their third T20I against India in Dharamshala, head coach Shukri Conrad has said. Dew has played a pivotal role in the limited overs leg of South Africa’s tour of India thus far in ODIs and T20Is and it could continue to be the case in the cold climes of Dharamshala. While it gave a clear advantage to teams batting second in the ODI series, dew has generally made life difficult for bowlers overall in the five-match T20I series thus far. “We did a lot of work before the series, bowling with a slightly wet ball during the ODIs,” said Conrad. “The hard work’s been done.” Dharamshala is known to be a high-scoring ground but Conrad said that South Africa won’t fee any pressure to score big because of this if they are batting first. “Sometimes you come to a high-scoring ground and think you need a certain mark and get yourself into trouble. We’ll adjust our game to whatever conditions we …