India all-rounder Hardik Pandya’s girlfriend Mahieka Sharma has made sure her partner gets all the love and support he deserves during the ongoing T20 World Cup campaign by presenting him a pre-Valentine’s Day gift along with an endearing message.
Mahieka’s gift to boyfriend Hardik on Thursday. Pics/Instagram
The 24-year-old model posted an Instagram story, gifting Hardik a large bouquet of roses, accompanied by the caption: “Made it to Delhi in time. [You’re] the man of the match of my life!!”
Jensen Huang, the chief executive officer of Nvidia, won’t be travelling to New Delhi for the India AI Impact Summit next week.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang
Huang was expected to be one of the biggest attractions at the summit, which will be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday.
While Huang was due to address the media in New Delhi on Wednesday, Nvidia’s media agency in India, MSL Group, said in an email that he would not be traveling due to “unforeseen circumstances”.
Actress Sandeepa Dhar, who is awaiting the release of her upcoming film Do Deewane Seher Mein, has shared that her character in the film changed her perspective towards life.
The actress took to her Instagram on Saturday, and shared a series of pictures from the film with actress Mrunal Thakur.
She also penned a long note in which she spoke about how her character taught her that comparison is the thief of joy.
She wrote, “‘Look at your brother/sister, how well they’, That sentence alone probably just triggered something in you. Who hasn’t been compared like this at some point in their life? To their sibling, a cousin or even a friend? The Sharma ji ka beta meme did not appear out of nowhere. I had no idea what it was being the “favoured” one until I played a sister-sister dynamic that landed too close to home”.
She further mentioned, “In do deewane sehar mein, Naina and Roshni go through this vicious cycle. Roshni is told she’s not enough, while Naina is told she’s too much. Playing Naina taught me that comparison is the thief of joy. Naina feels the pressure to maintain an impossibly high standard. Roshni feels like she will never measure up. It turns siblings into rivals. It makes love conditional. It creates wounds that take years to heal. Parents, teachers, relatives; they have no idea.”
“A casual “be like your sister” at the dinner table becomes a voice in your head that never quite goes away. Growing up, were you Naina or Roshni?”
The film, produced by Zee Studios, Bhansali Productions, Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Prerna Singh, Umesh Kumar Bansal and Bharat Kumar Ranga in association with Ravi Udyawar Films. The film is set to release on February 20, 2026.
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TimesofIndia.com in Colombo: Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha showed visible frustration when the third question on Usman Tariq’s bowling action was asked in the pre-match press conference on Saturday, ahead of the match against India.Around a week ago, at the captain’s press conference in Colombo, Agha had said: “In the end, it comes down to the fact that he will hang a notice on his neck saying that I am clear, and he will tell the batter first that I am clear. Now, the matter has come to that.”
T20 World Cup: Salman Ali Agha press conference ahead of India vs Pakistan
Tariq’s bowling action has been at the centre of debate even before the T20 World Cup kicked off.The 28-year-old had an extensive net session on Friday, bowling to almost every Pakistan batter for close to two hours.On Saturday, Agha was once again asked about Tariq’s action. He replied: “All players are equal in my eyes. You guys are the ones who are focused on Usman Tariq and have made him a big topic. Obviously, he has been bowling quite well for the past few months. He has played league cricket before representing Pakistan, where he also performed well. It can be said that he is a trump card for us.”When coaxed about whether the bowler was feeling the heat, Agha said, “I don’t think he cares about all that is being said about his action. People have been talking about his action ever since he started playing cricket.”The Pakistan captain is not wrong. Tariq’s journey to top-level cricket has not been a smooth one. He was twice reported for a suspect bowling action during the country’s premier domestic T20 tournament, the Pakistan Super League (PSL), over the last two seasons. On both occasions, he was cleared after testing at the National Cricket Academy in Lahore.“He jokes about it,” Usman’s cousin Haseeb ur Rehman told TimesofIndia.com earlier this month.“He says he does not care. He gives a sarcastic smile and says people do not know that he has cleared the ICC’s test twice. ‘Jitni nafrat faila rahe, main utna mashoor ho raha hoon’ (The more hatred they spread, the more famous I become).”The third question on Usman Tariq seemed to make Agha, usually a calm and composed man, lose his cool.He looked at Pakistan’s media manager, took a deep breath and said: “The guy has been cleared twice and has done everything the ICC asked him to do to bowl in international cricket. I don’t know why people are saying so many things about him, but one thing I can assure you is that he is very used to this. It has been with him since he started playing international cricket.”
How to tackle Usman Tariq?
Tariq’s exaggerated pause in his delivery stride has made people increasingly curious.Veteran India spinner R Ashwin floated an interesting idea on his YouTube show Ash Ki Baat.“There is one thing I want to see. Who dares to do that?” Ashwin said, adding, “If Tariq pauses before delivery, the batter has the right to move away. The batter can say, ‘I don’t know when the ball is coming, so I moved away.’”“That would be an interesting case and a huge headache for the umpire,” he added. “The umpire would have to decide whether to warn the bowler or the batter. Odds are, and that is how cricket has worked, the bowler will be warned first.”“Imagine this happening in such a big game,” Ashwin said. “Tariq has become the cynosure. He has to bowl 24 deliveries like that. If batters start withdrawing, imagine the pressure on him. He might have to alter his action in the middle of the game. Pakistan’s trump card could suddenly turn ineffective.”Meanwhile, former Pakistan captain Sarfaraz Ahmed, who played with Tariq at Quetta Gladiators in the PSL, told The Associated Press: “Batters are struggling to read Tariq because of the long pause when he steps on the bowling crease.“The pause disturbs their concentration and when he bowls a fastish delivery after that delay, or even a slower one, it leaves batters clueless.”What was once billed as a clash of arch-rivals has now been overshadowed by a singular subplot. As the February 15 fixture draws closer, the conversation has shifted decisively away from all the drama that has happened between the two countries in the past few months, settling instead on Usman Tariq’s prolonged pause and unconventional action, a detail that could end up defining the narrative of this marquee contest.
Apart from being veteran superstar Jeetendra’s son, an actor, and the heart of Rohit Shetty’s Golmaal series, Tusshar Kapoor is also a doting father to his son Laksshya Kapoor. Tusshar welcomed Laksshya into the world 10 years ago, in June 2016, through surrogacy. The actor is raising Laksshya as a single father, and never fails to spend quality time with his son despite his busy schedule. A hands-on parent indeed, much like his sister Ektaa Kapoor who is also a single parent. But how did Tusshar take the decision of becoming a single papa? In a new interview, the actor has now candidly opened up about his wholesome journey.
Tusshar Kapoor with son Laksshya and father Jeetendra
In a recent chat with Meri Saheli, talking about his father Jeetendra, Tusshar Kapoor shared, “I am very old school, similar to my father, but at the same time, we are extremely different from each other. After staying in the US for five years, I learnt to live independently. I haven’t even married. I have a child as a single father. However, my father is not like this. He believes in marriage and having a family, he is very old school Indian.” Tusshar explained that he believes in marriage as an institution, but feels it wasn’t for him. When he realised his calling to become a parent, Tusshar experienced divine interventions and went with the flow.
Tusshar shared, “I had no pressure from my parents because I never thought of asking them. I was 39. I met Prakash Jha on a flight to Tirupati. We weren’t friends but knew each other socially. While returning, our flights were cancelled and we carpooled. On the way, he asked me, ‘If you’re not destined to be a married man, why not think of being a single parent?’ He knew a single woman in his family who had become a parent around the same age. I then called up doctors. They counselled me. We took it one step at a time, and eventually, I became a father.”
Well, we wish Tusshar and his son Laksshya all the love and joy!
Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha has downplayed the growing chatter around mystery spinner Usman Tariq’s bowling action and his role in the upcoming India vs Pakistan match in the T20 World Cup on February 15, stating that the off-spinner has already undergone the necessary assessments by the International Cricket Council and been cleared. The Pakistan skipper urged critics to move on from the controversy.
“The ICC has examined his action more than once and given him the green signal. From our side, there is no issue at all,” Agha said ahead of the clash. “He’s heard these questions since his early cricketing days, so it doesn’t distract him.”
Pakistan Not Relying on One Individual
Agha also rejected suggestions that Tariq is Pakistan’s sole match-winner heading into the high-profile encounter at the R Premadasa Stadium. While acknowledging the spinner’s recent performances, the skipper emphasized collective responsibility.
For us, all the players are equal. You guys made Usman Tariq so big. For us, just like there are 15 players, Usman is also there. And obviously, he has been bowling very well for the past few months. And he has also bowled very well in the league cricket he was playing before playing for Pakistan. And yes, you can say that he is a trump card for us.”
Pakistan’s spin unit includes Mohammad Nawaz, Abrar Ahmed and Saim Ayub, while India possess their own variety in Varun Chakravarthy, Axar Patel and Kuldeep Yadav. The contest could hinge on which spin attack adapts better to Colombo’s surface.
Why Tariq’s action draws attention
Tariq’s bowling style has long sparked discussion. His hypermobile elbow prevents a fully straightened arm, prompting inevitable comparisons with Muttiah Muralitharan. However, experts suggest it is less about legality and more about his unusual rhythm. However, Salman didn’t pay attention as he mentioned the bowler is used to such remarks since he started his career.
“The guy has been cleared twice and he has done whatever ICC said and whatever it requires to bowl in international cricket. So I don’t know why people are saying so many things about him, but the one thing I can assure you, he doesn’t care about that because he’s very used to of this stuff. It’s been with him since he has started international career, so it doesn’t care about” he added.
The spinner approaches the crease diagonally and pauses briefly before release, disrupting batters’ timing. That stop-start method, combined with variations like the carrom ball and skidding deliveries, adds to the deception.
Can Tariq Trouble India?
Although India have begun their campaign strongly, their batters have shown moments of discomfort against spin. Opposing slow bowlers have found breakthroughs, hinting at potential vulnerabilities.
Tariq, who claimed three wickets against the USA after missing Pakistan’s opener, appears confident and in rhythm. With Colombo’s pitch expected to assist spin as the match progresses, his unpredictable tempo could prove decisive in this high-pressure showdown.
हैप्पी स्लैप डे 2026: जैसा वैलेंटाइन वीक समापन, एंटी-वेलेंटाइन सप्ताह स्लैप डे के साथ शुरू होता है। टेडी बियर, गुलाब और चॉकलेट ने एकल लोगों को घुटनों तक आकर्षित कर दिया FOMO जिस चीज़ को वे अत्यधिक दुखद मानते थे, उस पर अपनी आँखें घुमा रहे थे। अब समय आ गया है कि अपने आप को एक जोरदार, अप्राप्य उत्सव के साथ वापस लौटाया जाए। 15 फरवरी के बाद पासा पलट जाएगा।
Happy Slap Day 2026: एंटी-वैलेंटाइन वीक की शुरुआत 15 फरवरी को स्लैप डे से होती है। (कैनवा)
अब, शाब्दिक रूप से नाम पर मत जाइये। थप्पड़ दिवस वास्तविक थप्पड़ों से कहीं अधिक है; यह प्रतीकात्मक है. यह नकारात्मकता को ‘थप्पड़ मारकर’ दूर करने का दिन है, विशेषकर विषाक्त रिश्तों को जो आपके मन की शांति को भंग करते हैं। आपको उन लोगों को जाने देना चाहिए जो आपको किसी न किसी तरह से रोक रहे हैं।
थप्पड़ दिवस की भावना में, हमने कुछ शुभकामनाएँ और शुभकामनाएँ दी हैं जिन्हें आप उन दोस्तों या परिवार के साथ साझा कर सकते हैं जिन्हें नकारात्मकता दूर करने और अपना उत्साह बढ़ाने के लिए एक छोटे से प्रतीकात्मक ‘थप्पड़’ की आवश्यकता हो सकती है।
आपके मूड के आधार पर यहां कुछ इच्छाएं दी गई हैं।
व्यंग्यात्मक थप्पड़ दिवस की शुभकामनाएं
1. हैप्पी स्लैप डे! उन सभी लोगों के लिए जो आपके फ्राइज़ चुराते हैं 🍟—इसे एक दोस्ताना अनुस्मारक मानें।
2. हैप्पी स्लैप डे! आपकी कॉफ़ी तेज़ हो और आपके पूर्व के संदेश कमज़ोर हों ☕😏
3. हैप्पी स्लैप डे! बुरी भावनाओं और किसी को भी, जो सोचता है कि वे नाटक-मुक्त हैं, तमाचा जड़कर दूर कर दें
4. हैप्पी स्लैप डे! यहां उन लोगों को नजरअंदाज करना है जो सोचते हैं कि आपका समय उनका है ⏰🙄
5. हैप्पी स्लैप डे! क्योंकि कुछ लोगों को वास्तव में एक अनुस्मारक की आवश्यकता होती है कि आप पहले आएं 💅
Sunny Deol has made a comeback with ‘Gadar 2,’ after which he has been delivering consecutive hits at the box office. While he is currently enjoying the success of his last release, ‘Border 2’, the actor opened up about the makers of ‘Dhurandhar’ using the dialogue ‘Ghayal hoon isliye ghatak hoon,’ which mentions names of the movies he has featured in. Let’s take a look at what he has to say.
Sunny Deol reacts to the ‘Dhurandhar’ dialogue ‘Ghayal hoon islie ghatak hoon’
In an interview with ANI, Sunny Deol was asked if the makers of ‘Dhurandhar’ approached him or gave royalties to him for using the titles of his movies in their dialogue. To which the actor gently smiled and said, “Humare jo director (Aditya Dhar) hai, he is a great fan. Unhone meri picturein dekhi hain. Aur I think unhone Ghayal aur Ghatak yeh sab bhi dekhi hai (Our director is a big fan. He has watched my films. And I think he has also seen ‘Ghayal’ and ‘Ghatak’ and all those films too).”
Sunny Deol’s Unbelievable Comeback That Rewrote Bollywood Rules
Sunny Deol added, “I think just for the respect, I think they have used the dialogue; I mean, they used the titles. Which is very sweet.”With that statement, the veteran actor clarified that without any commercial arrangement.
More about ‘Dhurandhar’
After the massive success of ‘Dhurandhar’, part two of the film is set for the March release. The film, which has a huge buzz around it, will showcase the rise of Ranveer Singh‘s character, Hamza Ali Mazari, in the Lyari town of Pakistan. Directed by Aditya Dhar, the film will release in theaters on March 19, 2026.
More about Sunny Deol
Sunny Deol will next feature in the film ‘Lahore 1947’, directed by Rajkumar Santoshi. The movie will also star Preity Zinta as the leading lady. The movie is reportedly set to arrive in cinemas on August 15, 2026.Sunny Deol is also set to star in movies titled ‘Ikka’ and ‘Gabru’, backed by Netflix. On the other hand, he will feature as Lord Hanuman in Nitesh Tiwari’s magnum opus, ‘Ramayana Part 1’, starring Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi, and Yash. The film is set for Diwali release this year.
Pakistan’s captain, Salman Ali Agha, refrained from confirming whether his team would engage in the customary handshake with India before their T20 World Cup encounter on Sunday. Despite the growing speculation and controversy surrounding the matter, Agha emphasized that both teams should prioritize the spirit of the game above all else.
Suryakumar Yadav’s Previous Statement
The issue first gained attention during the Asia Cup in September when India’s captain, Suryakumar Yadav, made a public announcement in Dubai. Yadav declared that his team would not shake hands with Pakistan as a gesture of respect for the Indian citizens who lost their lives in the Pahalgam terror attack in April 2025. The decision was also seen as a show of solidarity with the Indian Army during ‘Operation Sindoor.’
Uncertainty Ahead of Sunday’s Match
With the two teams preparing to face off in what promises to be a high-stakes match, it is expected that the handshake protocol will remain in place. Neither captain is anticipated to extend a handshake either during the toss or after the match.
Agha, however, remained tight-lipped about the issue and said, “We will see about it tomorrow” when asked whether the teams would follow the practice on Sunday.
Agha Calls for Respecting the Spirit of Cricket
Amidst the tension, Agha expressed his desire for the game to be played in the true spirit of cricket. “I expect the game should play in the spirit it has always been played since its inception,” he stated, emphasizing the importance of maintaining respect for the sport, regardless of the off-field controversies.
As the match draws nearer, all eyes will be on whether this long-standing tradition will be altered or if both teams will rise above the political tensions to focus on the game itself. Salman on Abhishek’s fitness The Pakistan skipper also commented on Abhishek Sharma’s fitness ahead of the game and hoped that he would be available for the clash tomorrow. “I hope Abhishek Sharma plays tomorrow. I really hope he’s recovering well. We want to play against the best.” he said. Salman not worried about Usman Tariq’s action When asked about his spinner Usman Tariq’s ‘questionable’ bowling action, Salman clarified that he doesn’t see any issues in it and that the player himself doesn’t worry about it much. “Usman has been cleared twice by the ICC. I don’t know why there is talk about his action. He doesn’t care about all this talk.” Spinners role in Colombo Salman isn’t really worried with the role of spin being emphasised ahead of the clash as the skipper is confident with the depth of spinners and pacers he has on board for the tournament. “It is possible that the spinner dominates here, but I think the fast bowler will have roles here as well. Because fast bowling is such a skill that you cannot write off anywhere. His role is always there. So I think he will have a role here as well. We have a lot of spinners, but we also have fast bowlers, who we can use them if required.” Salman said.
PAK not worried about the past
Salman was asked about Pakistan’s poor record against India in World Cups to which the skipper said that the past doesn’t concern him and is looking forward to the match at hand. “Obviously, We don’t have a good record against them in World Cups. But whenever you come to play a new match, it’s a new day, a new match. And you have to play good cricket to win. So you can’t change history. You can learn from it. We learned from it. And we’ll try to do a good performance tomorrow and win the match.” he added.