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Ajit Agarkar's Exit Imminent As BCCI Line Up Chief Selector Replacement

https://ift.tt/q2EMs34 The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has begun its search for a new chief selector for the senior men's cricket team, with the current chairman of the selection committee, Ajit Agarkar, reportedly set to step down, according to sources. Agarkar, whose term at the helm of the selection committee is set to expire in the coming weeks, had reportedly sought an extension from the BCCI until the 2027 ODI World Cup. As per NDTV sources, Agarkar has expressed his intention to step down from the top job at the end of his term. It is understood that discussions between the BCCI and Ajit Agarkar have already taken place, with an official announcement regarding the former pacer's departure expected in the coming days. NDTV had earlier reported that Agarkar's tenure is all but over and that he had already chaired his final selection meeting when Team India's squad for the upcoming white-ball series was announced. Sources had told NDTV that fo...

Toxic Vs Hanuman Ansh Box Office Collection: Spiritual Drama Scores Big In Week 6

https://ift.tt/tAJyb29 Hanuman Ansh continues its phenomenal box-office run, with the devotional drama earning significantly more than Yash-starrer Toxic on Thursday. While Hanuman Ansh collected Rs 6.25 crore on Day 42, Toxic raked in Rs 14 lakh on Day 23 in India. The devotional film earned a staggering Rs 6.11 crore more than the Yash starrer, highlighting its extraordinary staying power at the box office. Hanuman Ansh Shows Sixth-Week Momentum Hanuman Ansh collected Rs 6.25 crore net on Day 42, across 9,160 shows in India. The film's India net collection has now reached Rs 243.38 crore, while its India gross collection stands at Rs 287.40 crore. The Day 42 collection represents a 4.2% jump from the previous day's Rs 6 crore, underlining the film's strong momentum even in its sixth week. With this the spiritual film raked an overall Rs 80. 25 crore on week sixth. ALSO READ |  Hanuman Ansh Crosses Rs 300 Crore Worldwide: Can It Overtake Yash's Toxic? Ove...

Multi-Decade Runway To Full Stack Control: Inside Lenskart's Global Playbook

https://ift.tt/AxcEB10 Eyewear unicorn Lenskart is doubling down on rapid volume expansion and end-to-end supply chain integration, confident that a massive structural penetration deficit in emerging markets offers a multi-decade growth runway. Speaking at the Jefferies India Forum 2026, the eyewear's Founder and Chief Executive Officer Peyush Bansal reiterated that the company's priority remains solving vision correction at scale rather than optimizing for short-term profitability. According to Bansal, Lenskart's primary market opportunity extends well beyond the current eyewear consumers to an estimated 700 million to 800 million individuals who require corrective lenses but remain undiagnosed or underserved. ALSO READ:  Lenskart Q1 Results: Profit Soars Nearly 4x As Margins Expand; Revenue Up 43% The Structural Penetration Gap Eyewear adoption in India and Southeast Asia continues to lag developed nations. In US, roughly 88% of people requiring corrective lenses ...

India Squad For WI Live: Pant Ignored Again, Another Big Name Missing

https://ift.tt/erXnBfq India ODI Squad Announcement Live Updates: The BCCI has announced India's squads for the ODI and T20I series against the West Indies, starting September 27 in Thiruvananthapuram. Rishabh Pant has been overlooked once again, while Hardik Pandya's name is also missing from both squads for the tour of the Caribbean. Jasprit Bumrah, who will be playing in the Asian Games 2026 for India, has also been rested for the West Indies T20Is. India will play three ODIs and five T20Is against the West Indies in September-October. Meanwhile, Pant has been named in the Rest of India squad for the Irani Cup match against Ranji Trophy champions Jammu & Kashmir. India ODI Squad vs West Indies 2026 Live Updates - BCCI Announcement Live September 16, 2026 at 09:11PM from NDTV News- Special https://ift.tt/xa6rIAu via

Bethlehem Kudumba Unit: How A Rs 25-Crore Film Became Rs 300-Crore Blockbuster

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https://ift.tt/Ivp6ySQ Malayalam cinema has been having a wonderful run at the box office in recent times. In 2025, Lokah: Chapter 1 Chandra became the first Malayalam film to hit Rs 300 crores. This year, it is Bethlehem Kudumba Unit ( BKU ) that has grossed more than Rs 305 crore in just 25 days, making it Malayalam cinema's biggest box office hit. Director Girish AD's romantic comedy, starring Nivin Pauly and Mamitha Baiju , is being hailed by both audiences and the film industry for alike for its refreshing story, superb performances and strong emotional connect. This film's extraordinary theatrical run has once again highlighted the growing reach and commercial potential of Malayalam cinema beyond Kerala. But there is something particularly special about Bethlehem Kudumba Unit which has made this Rs 25 crore budget (reportedly) film rake in more than Rs 308 crore today. View this post on Instagram A post shared...

Box Office: Hanuman Ansh Earns Rs 22 Crore, Crosses Rs 250 Crore Mark

https://ift.tt/1eGQIZc Hanuman Ansh has continued to perform strongly at the box office in its sixth week.  What's Happening Per Sacnilk, Hanuman Ansh collected Rs 22.50 crore nett in India.  The film recorded 54% overall occupancy across 8,902 shows. Its Sunday collection was 21.6% higher than the Rs 18.50 crore it earned on Saturday. The film had earned Rs 10.50 crore on its sixth Friday from 5,743 shows, recording 38% occupancy. Its collection rose sharply on Saturday, when it registered 52% occupancy across 7,449 shows. With the latest figures, Hanuman Ansh has accumulated Rs 214.63 crore in India net collections. Its domestic gross collection currently stands at Rs 253.55 crore. The film earned Rs 5 crore overseas on Day 38, taking its cumulative overseas gross collection to Rs 14.50 crore. Its worldwide gross collection has now reached Rs 268.05 crore. Background Hanuman Ansh did not have an easy run initially. After the release of the film, the arriv...

Sooryavanshi On Verge Of Another 'Youngest' Record As India Face Afghanistan

https://ift.tt/T8qKxHo Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is set to break more records as India take on Afghanistan in a three-match T20I series, starting September 13. The 15-year-old is in line to play for India in the series, after winning the 'Player of the Series' award in his last international series against Zimbabwe. If he does play against Afghanistan, Sooryavanshi will become the youngest player from an ICC full-member nation to play international cricket in India. He will break Afghanistan spinner Mujeeb ur Rahman's record from 2018. Mujeeb was 17 years and 78 days old when he played for Afghanistan in a Test against India in Bengaluru, in 2018. Sooryavanshi will comfortably break the record if he plays in the series. Interestingly, Mujeeb and Afghanistan captain Ibrahim Zadran are both among the youngest players to play international cricket in India, and both could be playing against Sooryavanshi in the series. Sooryavanshi already holds numerous age-related records ...