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Rahul Dravid’s son Anvay top scores for India Under-19 in loss to Sri Lanka

Rahul Dravid’s son Anvay top scores for India Under-19 in loss to Sri Lanka

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2 min readJul 6, 2026 06:53 PM IST Anvay Dravid, son of former India captain and head coach Rahul Dravid, top-scored with 87 off 67 balls, but the knock proved to be in vain as India Under-19 went down to Sri Lanka Under-19 by 8 wickets in the second one-dayer in Hambantota on Monday. With an eye on the next Under-19 World Cup, India have sent a new-look team to the island nation. None of the players who were part of the side that won the Under-19 World Cup earlier this year have made it to the squad this time, with Madhya Pradesh’s Yashbardhan Chauhan leading the team. In the first game on Saturday, the Indian colts side had began the trip on a winning note, chasing 320 with four wickets to spare in the last over. However, on Tuesday the hosts made a strong comeback. Winning the toss and batting first, India were rocked early with both the openers — Yashbardhan and Sagar Virk falling early. While VK Vineeth and Kushagra Ojha did steady …

Rahul Bose’s National Award-winning English, August heads to Venice Film Festival after 31 years with 4K restoration

Rahul Bose’s National Award-winning English, August heads to Venice Film Festival after 31 years with 4K restoration

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More than three decades after its release, Dev Benegal’s English, August is ready to be rediscovered. Starring Rahul Bose, the 1994 cult classic has been restored in 4K and will make its world premiere in the Venice Classics section at the 83rd Venice International Film Festival. The restoration gives a new generation of movie lovers the chance to experience the film on the big screen. English, August to premiere at Venice after 31 years. The announcement was made by the Film Heritage Foundation (FHF), which continues its successful run at Venice. This marks the third consecutive year that one of the foundation’s restorations has been selected for the prestigious Venice Classics section, following Girish Kasaravalli’s Ghatashraddha in 2024 and Bimal Roy’s Do Bigha Zamin in 2025. What Rahul Bose said Actor Rahul Bose, who played the lead role in the film, shared his excitement over the announcement on Instagram, where he said, “So I have some news for you for all those people over the last 30 years who have been asking me for a …

Rahul Ravindran deletes X after vile threats target his children over The Girlfriend row | Telugu News

Rahul Ravindran deletes X after vile threats target his children over The Girlfriend row | Telugu News

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Days after a group of male netizens launched a scathing attack against Rahul Ravindran over his widely acclaimed movie, The Girlfriend (2025) — which found itself caught in the middle of online debates surrounding the Ketan Agarwal-Siya Goyal case — the actor-director has announced that he is deleting the X (formerly Twitter) app from his phone. Rahul maintained that he was taking this drastic step due to abusive messages, including death threats targeting his children. Sharing a screenshot of vile comments made by a Twitterati wishing harm on Rahul’s children, the actor-director expressed that the remarks filled him with immense rage, making him want to “do unspeakable things to him.” Noting that he “didn’t like the guy” he became after reading the comments, Rahul said he did not want any platform or person to have that kind of power over him. Must Read | Raghav Juyal is dating Bhai Tera Star Hai co-star Niharika? Latest photos spark rumours ‘Filled with rage’: Rahul Ravindran on why he deleted X He wrote, “I kept staring at it …

Vijay Deverakonda Pens Heartfelt Birthday Wish For Director Rahul Sankrityan, “I Am Right By Your Side”

Vijay Deverakonda Pens Heartfelt Birthday Wish For Director Rahul Sankrityan, “I Am Right By Your Side”

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Ranabaali Team Celebrates Director Rahul Sankrityan’s Birthday ( Photo Credit – Instagram ) Vijay Deverakonda’s upcoming film, titled Ranabaali, alongside his wife Rashmika Mandanna, has generated immense buzz. Directed by Rahul Sankrityan, the film draws inspiration from untold chapters of India’s rich history. Ever since Ranabaali’s first striking look and character reveals, the film has heightened anticipation. The upcoming historical drama brings Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna back together on screen, with Rahul Sankrityan directing the ambitious project. As the excitement around the film continues, the team came together to celebrate a special occasion. The makers celebrated director Rahul Sankrityan’s birthday with a heartfelt social media post, while lead star Vijay Deverakonda also shared a warm message for his longtime collaborator. Ranabaali Team Celebrates Rahul Sankrityan’s Birthday On the filmmaker’s birthday, the makers shared a candid picture of Rahul Sankrityan and praised his vision behind the much-awaited film. Rahul Sankrityan is known for his distinctive storytelling and ambitious vision, and his next directorial, Ranabaali, promises a grand cinematic experience.Sharing the picture, the makers wrote, “Happy …

Rahul Ravindran responds to trolls over The Girlfriend amid Ketan Agarwal-Siya Goyal case | Telugu News

Rahul Ravindran responds to trolls over The Girlfriend amid Ketan Agarwal-Siya Goyal case | Telugu News

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Director Rahul Ravindran has hit back at online trolls after his 2025 film The Girlfriend, starring Rashmika Mandanna and Dheekshith Shetty, came under renewed scrutiny following the recent Ketan Agarwal-Siya Goyal case. Social media users questioned why he chose to make a film about a woman’s experiences instead of highlighting crimes against men. The criticism soon extended to Rahul’s wife, singer Chinmayi Sripaada, after she defended him on X (formerly Twitter). As the debate escalated, Rahul issued a series of posts responding to the backlash and defending both his film and his wife. The controversy began after an X user shared a still from The Girlfriend alongside an AI-generated image depicting Siya allegedly pushing Ketan off a cliff while her reported boyfriend, Chetan Chaudhary, stood behind her. The user wrote, “They show this, to hide this,” before adding, “Bro @23_rahulr please do one movie on atrocities of women on men.” Rahul responded by drawing a distinction between crimes committed by individuals and systemic issues faced by women. “But I don’t see atrocities of ‘women’ on …

Rahul Ravindran defends himself, Chinmayi Sripaada from trolls after statement on Ketan Agarwal-Siya Goyal case

Rahul Ravindran defends himself, Chinmayi Sripaada from trolls after statement on Ketan Agarwal-Siya Goyal case

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In 2025, Rahul Ravindran made a Rashmika Mandanna and Deekshit Shetty-starrer, The Girlfriend, that still seems to rub trolls the wrong way. After the recent Ketan Agarwal-Siya Goyal case, he received a fresh wave of trolling for not making films on the atrocities men face. When his wife, singer Chinmayi Sripaada, defended him, she found herself in the centre of the storm too. Rahul had to defend himself and Chinmayi when it all reached momentum. (Also Read: ‘Not okay with it’: Sunitha hits back at Chinmayi Sripaada after being called out for saying ‘his eyes, his wish’) Chinmayi Sripaada and Rahul Ravindran faced a fresh wave of trolling recently. What did Rahul Ravindran say? An X (formerly Twitter) user posted a still from The Girlfriend and an AI-generated picture of Siya pushing Ketan off a cliff as her alleged boyfriend Chetan Chaudhary stood behind her. They wrote, “They show this, to hide this,” adding, “Bro @23_rahulr please do one movie on atrocities of women on men.” In response, a portion of what Rahul wrote reads: …

Rahul Gandhi should apologise for Emergency: J.P. Nadda

Rahul Gandhi should apologise for Emergency: J.P. Nadda

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Union Minister J.P. Nadda, Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary, and Bihar Minister Vijay Kumar Sinha at the 51st anniversary programme of the ‘1975 Emergency’ at Gyan Bhawan, in Patna on Thursday. | Photo Credit: ANI Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and Union Minister J.P. Nadda on Thursday (June 25, 2025) said that Rahul Gandhi should apologise to the people of the country for his grandmother’s ‘anti-Constitution actions’. He said this in Patna while addressing the Samvidhan Hatya Diwas (Constitution Murder Day) programme organised by Bihar unit of the BJP, on the 51st anniversary of the ‘Emergency’ that was declared on June 25, 1975 by the then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary, Union Minister Giriraj Singh, and MP Radha Mohan Singh, alongside several Ministers, MPs, MLAs, and party office-bearers from both the Central and Bihar governments took part in the event, where a large number of J.P. Senani (people who took part in the J.P. movement in the 1970s) were felicitated. ‘The darkest chapter’ Mr. Nadda described the Emergency as the …

The Girlfriend director Rahul Ravindran responds after being asked to make film on atrocities of women on men

The Girlfriend director Rahul Ravindran responds after being asked to make film on atrocities of women on men

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Over the last few days, the death of Pune man Ketan Agarwal has shocked the nation. Siya Goyal is accused along with her alleged lover of murdering him. An user on X used a reference from this tragic case and tagged director Rahul Ravindran to make a movie on the atrocities of women on men. Rahul’s last directorial was The Girlfriend, starring Rashmika Mandanna in the lead. Rahul Ravindra earned praise for the 2025 release The Girlfriend. What the director said Responding to the user, Rahul wrote a strongly-worded note on his X account. It began, “I don’t claim to know everything bro… so educate me if I am wrong. But I don’t see atrocities of ‘women’ on ‘men’ at all. I see some horrible incidents of sociopathic human beings who happen to be women, committing horrible crimes. On the other hand… I see a self sustaining system that has lasted centuries that suffocates women… that through invisible, everyday micro aggressions, forces them to shrink their identities. That doesn’t offer them an equal world. This …

Assault on human dignity, says Rahul Gandhi on incident of bonded labour in U.P.

Assault on human dignity, says Rahul Gandhi on incident of bonded labour in U.P.

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Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi . File. | Photo Credit: PTI Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday (June 24, 2026) reacted sharply over the alleged incident of forced bonded labour in Muzaffarnagar describing the incident as an assault on human dignity adding as jobs disappear due to the collapsed economy most vulnerable sections are falling prey to such exploitation.  “The case of bonded labour of workers in Muzaffarnagar is very shocking. In addition to being forced to work without pay, workers were bitten by dogs, speared, whipped, and fed cattle feed. This is an assault on human dignity – the victims deserve justice and rehabilitation, and the perpetrators deserve the harshest punishment,” wrote Mr. Gandhi, on X.  He added, “It is also important for us to ask what compulsions force workers into such dangerous situations. As jobs disappear, incomes stagnate, and protections for the most vulnerable, such as MGNREGA and labor laws, are weakened, desperation grows. Those with no other options or protections become easy prey for such exploitation. This isn’t a typical criminal incident …

Samantha Ruth Prabhu glows as Raj Nidimoru plays with Chinmayi Sripaada, Rahul Ravindran’s twins. See pics

Samantha Ruth Prabhu glows as Raj Nidimoru plays with Chinmayi Sripaada, Rahul Ravindran’s twins. See pics

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Samantha Ruth Prabhu and Rahul Ravindran’s friendship Samantha and Rahul have been close friends for more than 15 years now. Their friendship began when they shot for Moscowin Kaveri in 2007. After acting in Jigra in 2024, Rahul revealed to HT that he was with his friend when he was asked to act in the film. “Samantha was with me when I got the call that I was finalised for Jigra. I asked her if I should do it, and she said, are you mad, of course you should. Sam has always been a huge admirer of Alia (Bhatt),” he said. Samantha has also been close to Chinmayi through the years. Recent work Rahul directed the Rashmika Mandanna and Dheekshith Shetty-starrer The Girlfriend in 2025. He also played an extended role in the film, apart from Sujeeth’s Pawan Kalyan-starrer They Call Him OG. Most recently, he played a cameo in Singeetham Srinivasa Rao’s Sing Geetham. Samantha last starred in Shaakunthalam and Yashoda in 2023 and Citadel: Honey Bunny in 2024. Maa Inti Bangaaram was released …