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Cricket-South Africa go pace heavy for T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka

Posted on January 2, 2026January 2, 2026 by Reuters

Publicity poster for T20 World Cup. PHOTO: https://www.icc-cricket.com/tournaments/mens-t20-world-cup-2026 Jan 2, 2026 (Reuters) – South Africa have selected wicketkeeper-batter Quinton de Kock, fast bowler Anrich Nortje and all-rounder Jason Smith in their squad…

Ranveer, Anushka starrer ‘Band Baaja Baaraat’ to re-release in theatres on January 16

Posted on January 2, 2026 by Desi Talks Chicago

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], January 2 (ANI): Ranveer Singh and Anushka Sharma starrer rom-com ‘Band Baaja Baaraat’ is set to re-release in theatres from January 16. Taking to their Instagram handle, PVR Inox…

Nani displays his action avatar in ‘The Paradise’ new poster, film to hit theatres on March 26

Posted on January 2, 2026 by Desi Talks Chicago

Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], January 2 (ANI): Actor Nani’s highly anticipated movie ‘The Paradise’ has finally been given a release date. The makers have also shared a new poster of the film. Taking…

“Emotional day”: Sonu Nigam on ‘Border 2’ song ‘Ghar Kab Aaoge’ launch in Jaisalmer

Posted on January 2, 2026 by Desi Talks Chicago

Jaisalmer (Rajasthan) [India], January 2 (ANI): Singer Sonu Nigam and the lead cast of the upcoming film ‘Border 2’ have arrived in Jaisalmer for the launch of the song ‘Ghar Kab Aaoge’…

Ranveer Singh-starrer ‘Dhurandhar’ declared tax-free in Ladakh

Posted on January 2, 2026 by Desi Talks Chicago

Leh (Ladakh) [India], January 2 (ANI): Ladakh Lieutenant Governor Kavinder Gupta on Friday announced that Aditya Dhar’s directorial film ‘Dhurandhar’ will be tax-free, citing the film’s extensive shooting across Ladakh and its…

Ahmedabad hosts 14th International Flower Show, themed ‘Bharat Ek Gatha’

Posted on January 2, 2026 by Desi Talks Chicago

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], January 2 (ANI): The 14th edition of Ahmedabad International Flower Show has begun in Ahmedabad, marking the beginning of 2026.The 14th edition of the show, themed ‘Bharat Ek Gatha’,…

“Who put Bangladeshi players in IPL pool, question for BCCI”: Congress’ Supriya Shrinate on KKR’s selection of Bangladeshi player

Posted on January 2, 2026 by Desi Talks Chicago

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], January 2 (ANI): Amid the ongoing debate over remarks made by Hindu spiritual leader Devkinandan Thakur against actor Shah Rukh Khan over the inclusion of a Bangladeshi player…

“Seriously considering to report this to the cyber police”: Javed Akhtar slams AI-generated fake video, warns of legal action

Posted on January 2, 2026 by Desi Talks Chicago

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], January 2 (ANI): Veteran lyricist and writer Javed Akhtar has strongly condemned an AI-generated fake video circulating on social media, calling it misleading and warning “to report this to…

‘Dhurandhar’ sets box office record, crosses Rs 100 crore in week 4

Posted on January 2, 2026 by Desi Talks Chicago

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], January 2 (ANI): Showing no signs of slowing down, the Ranveer Singh-starrer ‘Dhurandhar’ has added another milestone by becoming the “first Hindi film ever” to cross the Rs 100…

“This one’s for you Papa & for Our Armed Forces”: ‘Border 2’ producer Nidhi Dutta dedicates song ‘Ghar Kab Aaoge’

Posted on January 2, 2026 by Desi Talks Chicago

Jaisalmer (Rajasthan) [India], January 2 (ANI): After touching millions of hearts, the iconic patriotic song ‘Ghar Kab Aaoge’ returns in a new version with ‘Border 2’, bringing the same emotion that made…