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Aug 28, 2026, 08:06 IST

Aug 28, 2026, 08:06 IST

Savita Punia (right) with Bichu Devi Kharibam in Amstelveen on Thursday Kolkata: India’s best World Cup finish in 52 years prompted an appeal from former India captain and goalkeeper Savita Punia, who wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on social media after the team’s historic campaign — asking him to help save the Women’s Hockey…

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Women’s Asia Cup: Anything less than title will be a ‘major disappointment’ for Harmanpreet Kaur’s India

Women’s Asia Cup: Anything less than title will be a ‘major disappointment’ for Harmanpreet Kaur’s India

Harmanpreet Kaur leads out the team during game two of the Women’s One Day International series between Australia and India at Bellerive Oval on February 27, 2026 in Hobart, Australia. (Photo/Getty Images) India have won seven of the nine Women’s Asia Cup editions played so far, across ODI and T20I formats, making them the most…

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Priyanka Chopra’s mother Madhu Chopra reacts to Kriti Sanon’s Raksha Bandhan ad row: ‘My body, my choice is fine but daayra zaruri hai, hamare bacche bhi pehente hai par..’

Priyanka Chopra’s mother Madhu Chopra reacts to Kriti Sanon’s Raksha Bandhan ad row: ‘My body, my choice is fine but daayra zaruri hai, hamare bacche bhi pehente hai par..’

Kriti Sanon found herself at the centre of a social media controversy after featuring in a Raksha Bandhan advertisement that drew criticism over her outfit and the way the festival was portrayed. The campaign, which featured Kriti celebrating Raksha Bandhan in a contemporary outfit, sparked a debate on the internet about clothing, culture and whether…

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Bhageerathi Amma: At 105, she went back to school, scored 100% in maths and won the Nari Shakti Puraskar: How Bhageerathi Amma reclaimed the education she had once been forced to give up

Bhageerathi Amma: At 105, she went back to school, scored 100% in maths and won the Nari Shakti Puraskar: How Bhageerathi Amma reclaimed the education she had once been forced to give up

Bhageerathi Amma returned to education at the age of 105. At an age when most people would consider education a chapter long closed, Bhageerathi Amma opened a schoolbook again. She was 105 when she returned to formal education in 2019, sitting for the Kerala State Literacy Mission’s Class 4 equivalency examination. She scored 75% overall…

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Daily rashi tarot predictions, August 28, 2026; Today’s tarot pull for every zodiac sign

Daily rashi tarot predictions, August 28, 2026; Today’s tarot pull for every zodiac sign

Each reading is based on a fixed rashi tarot anchor and a six-card daily spread covering overall energy, love, career, money, health, and spiritual guidance.MESHA RASHI / ARIESToday’s Theme:Clear choices and calm accountability help you move forward without unnecessary friction today.Best Area:Career flows best through steady effort, skill focus, and patient improvement.Watch Out For:Avoid turning…

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Toxic Full Movie Collection: ‘Toxic’ day 2 box office collection: Yash, Kiara Advani, Nayanthara starrer sees 64 percent drop on Thursday, collects Rs 36 crore, lags behind ‘Dhurandhar 2’ | Hindi Movie News

Toxic Full Movie Collection: ‘Toxic’ day 2 box office collection: Yash, Kiara Advani, Nayanthara starrer sees 64 percent drop on Thursday, collects Rs 36 crore, lags behind ‘Dhurandhar 2’ | Hindi Movie News

Yash starrer ‘Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups’ may have received a mixed critical response, but the film made a strong start at the box office, crossing the Rs 100 crore mark in India on its opening day. The milestone also marked Yash’s second Rs 100 crore opener after ‘KGF Chapter 2’.Given the divided response…

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Aug 28, 2026, 07:43 IST

Aug 28, 2026, 07:43 IST

Ronaldo reportedly broke down in tears after Al-Nassr’s stunning comeback win over Al-Ettifa/ Image: X Cristiano Ronaldo reportedly endured an emotional night despite Al-Nassr completing one of the most remarkable comebacks of their season, with Saudi Arabian media personality Khalid Al-Shanif claiming the Portugal star was “crying intensely” after the 3-2 victory over Al-Ettifaq.The 41-year-old…

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‘It would have been better if we got the win’: Devdutt Padikkal’s honest reaction after Player of the Series award

‘It would have been better if we got the win’: Devdutt Padikkal’s honest reaction after Player of the Series award

Devdutt Padikkal admitted the Player of the Series award came with mixed feelings after India settled for a draw in the second Test against Sri Lanka at the SSC Ground on Thursday.Padikkal finished the two-Test series as India’s leading batter, scoring 328 runs and registering two centuries. He stepped up impressively after B Sai Sudharsan…

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‘Thenmavin Kombathu’ to return in 4K Dolby Atmos; Priyadarshan’s Mohanlal classic gets September re-release; new teaser unveiled

‘Thenmavin Kombathu’ to return in 4K Dolby Atmos; Priyadarshan’s Mohanlal classic gets September re-release; new teaser unveiled

‘Thenmavin Kombathu’ to return in 4K Dolby Atmos; Priyadarshan’s Mohanlal classic Mollywood is bringing back two popular classics for a new theatrical experience. Priyadarshan’s ‘Thenmavin Kombathu’ is set to return to the big screen in a restored 4K Dolby Atmos version. The makers have also released the re-release teaser.Meanwhile, Mohanlal’s ‘Chandrolsavam’ is also heading back…

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Glacier sheared off, plunged 1.2km before ‘liquid concrete’ flood swamped Nepal

Glacier sheared off, plunged 1.2km before ‘liquid concrete’ flood swamped Nepal

The images also traced a broad ice-rock avalanche path descending towards the river Nearly two-thirds of a high-altitude glacier near the Nepal-Tibet border sheared away and plunged about 1.2km into the Lhende Khola river catchment Wednesday. This triggered a chain reaction in which falling ice gathered rock, snow and sediment, temporarily blocked the river and…

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PM Modi will begin the trip in Tashkent and will then travel to Bishkek to attend the 26th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will embark on a four-day visit to Uzbekistan and the Kyrgyz Republic from August 29 to September 1, with Central Asia’s strategic and economic importance high on India’s agenda. He will begin the trip in Tashkent, where he is expected to hold talks with Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev on strengthening bilateral ties.The discussions will cover a broad range of areas, including trade and investment, critical minerals, defence, healthcare, energy, digital connectivity, education and technology.India and Uzbekistan are also expected to explore new opportunities in pharmaceuticals, space and business-to-business cooperation, as both sides look to expand their economic partnership.PM Modi will then travel to Bishkek to attend the 26th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit. There, he will highlight India’s priorities of security, connectivity and opportunity, while holding bilateral meetings with leaders of SCO member states on the sidelines. His visit will also include the opening ceremony of the sixth World Nomad Games.PM Modi’s Uzbekistan visit: Strategic partnership in focusPM Modi will begin his visit in Tashkent, where he will hold delegation-level talks with Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev on August 29 and 30. The visit is being undertaken at the invitation of Mirziyoyev and will be PM Modi’s fourth visit to Uzbekistan and his second bilateral visit to the country, according to MEA Secretary (West) Sibi George.The two leaders are expected to review the full spectrum of India-Uzbekistan cooperation and discuss ways to further strengthen their strategic partnership.The talks will cover trade and investment, defence, digital connectivity, energy, education and people-to-people ties.PM Modi and Mirziyoyev are also expected to discuss ways to advance their respective long-term development visions, Viksit Bharat 2047 and Uzbekistan-2030.Trade, critical minerals and healthcare on agendaEconomic cooperation is expected to be a key component of PM Modi’s discussions in Tashkent, with the two sides looking to identify new avenues for trade, investment and business-to-business engagement.India is among Uzbekistan’s top 10 trading partners, while bilateral trade and investments together are close to USD 1 billion.Critical minerals, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, information technology and technology are among the areas where the two countries already have cooperation and are expected to explore further opportunities.”We have wide-ranging cooperation in the fields of critical minerals, pharma, education, information technology, and the health sector,” George said.The two sides are also expected to explore cooperation in space, technology and other emerging sectors as they seek to expand the economic relationship beyond traditional areas.16,000 Indian students, 4 university campusesEducation and people-to-people ties are another important component of the India-Uzbekistan relationship.George said more than 16,000 Indian students are currently studying in Uzbekistan, while four Indian university campuses have been established in the country.Major Indian investments in Uzbekistan are spread across pharmaceuticals, amusement parks, automobile components and education, reflecting the expanding commercial relationship between the two countries.PM Modi to visit Shastri Memorial, Gandhi CentrePM Modi’s Tashkent programme will also include engagements highlighting India’s historical and cultural links with Uzbekistan.The Prime Minister is expected to visit the Shastri Memorial in Tashkent as well as the Mahatma Gandhi Centre at the Tashkent State University of Oriental Studies.His programme will also include a banquet lunch hosted by Mirziyoyev in his honour.”The Prime Minister’s visit will reaffirm the close, multi-faceted, and growing strategic partnership between India and Uzbekistan,” George said.From Tashkent to Bishkek for SCO SummitAfter his bilateral engagements in Uzbekistan, PM Modi will travel to Bishkek from August 31 to September 1 at the invitation of Kyrgyz President Sadyr Zhaparov to attend the 26th SCO Summit.”The Prime Minister will travel to Bishkek from 31st August to 1st September” George said.The summit comes as the SCO marks the 25th anniversary of its establishment. India became a full member of the grouping in 2017, after holding observer status since 2005.Security, connectivity and opportunity to guide India’s SCO agendaAt the Bishkek summit, PM Modi will address SCO leaders and underline India’s priorities of security, connectivity and opportunity. He is also expected to hold bilateral meetings with leaders of SCO member states on the sidelines of the summit.The SCO currently comprises 10 member states, along with dialogue partners and observers. The grouping was originally established to address the three “evils” of terrorism, separatism and extremism, but its cooperation has since expanded into a wider range of regional issues.India has previously chaired the SCO Council of Heads of Government in 2020 and the SCO Council of Heads of State during 2022-23.India’s engagement with the grouping has been guided by the SECURE framework articulated by PM Modi at the 2018 SCO Summit. SECURE stands for “Security, Economy and Trade, Connectivity, Unity, Respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity, and Environment”.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesMore recently, at the SCO Summit in China’s Tianjin, PM Modi highlighted security, connectivity and opportunity as three key elements of India’s engagement with the organisation.World Nomad Games on PM Modi’s Bishkek itineraryPM Modi will also attend the opening ceremony of the sixth World Nomad Games in Bishkek, which celebrates the cultural heritage of Central Asia.The four-day visit will give India an opportunity to simultaneously deepen its bilateral relationship with Uzbekistan, strengthen ties with Kyrgyzstan and advance its wider engagement with Central Asia through the SCO.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.Here are more Raksha Bandhan wishes, Bhadra kaal and Shubh Muhurat from The Times of India.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosCM Suvendu Adhikari Urges Skilled Bengalis Abroad To Return, Promises Jobs Under Double-Engine Govt’Blind Pakistan Activated Spies To Locate India’s S-400′ During Op Sindoor, Ex-Air Marshal RevealsCamac Street Showdown: TMC Blocks Police During Billboard Removal, Banerjee Announces Court MoveNepal Floods: 288 Indians Uncontactable, 21 Rescued So Far, MEA Shares Key Updates | WatchFour Killed, One Missing In Manipur Ambush As Naga-Kuki Tensions Erupt Again, Probe Launch | WatchFake IAS Officer Tripti Rajput Under Probe, Police Recover CBI Cards And Government DocumentsWhy A Supreme Court Judge Wants The Rajasthan High Court Acting Chief Justice Transferred?18 Rounds, Point-Blank: How Haryanvi Singer Ankit Balyan Was Gunned Down Outside Gym In UPIndia-China Talks Yield 8-Point Consensus; New Military Hotlines, Border Talks On The TableSkardu Base Was India’s Target During Operation Sindoor, Ex-CDS Reveals Why Strike Was Aborted123PhotostoriesChettinad to Molakalmuru: Underrated South Indian sarees rich in heritageFriday OTT releases (August 28 2026): ‘Babita Singh Reporting’, ‘Chumbak’, ‘Part-Timers’, ‘Dark Matter Season 2’, Graveyard Season 3 amd moreFrom battling alcohol addiction and depression to drastic weight loss transformation; Ram Kapoor says, ‘Was 140 Kilos During Niyat, Couldn’t Walk 20 Steps…’Madras checks to kimono sleeves: Fashion trends the world rediscovered from AsiaFlying soon? 5 things you should never do on a flight4 countries where YouTube is blocked; here’s whyPolka dots to Gingham: 5 trendy prints taking over fashion this seasonLearn all about the viral Kora turmeric DIY mask: Does this desi glow hack actually work?Life didn’t go as planned? 5 things to remember when everything feels uncertain8 simple hacks to peel potatoes; the one that works the best and why123Hot PicksNepal floodUPTET Result 2026Sunny LeoneKerala name changeRRB NTPC UG CBT 2 examAnkit Baliyan murderSridhar VembuDelhi murderNEET PG 2026 admit cardTop TrendingAnkit Balyan MurderChandigarh MurderSamay RainaUdaipur HotelFlorida Car CrashUS Green Card HolderBengal HospitalTamil Nadu Son MurderElon MuskKanpur Aircraft Crash

PM Modi will begin the trip in Tashkent and will then travel to Bishkek to attend the 26th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will embark on a four-day visit to Uzbekistan and the Kyrgyz Republic from August 29 to September 1, with Central Asia’s strategic and economic importance high on India’s agenda. He will begin the trip in Tashkent, where he is expected to hold talks with Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev on strengthening bilateral ties.The discussions will cover a broad range of areas, including trade and investment, critical minerals, defence, healthcare, energy, digital connectivity, education and technology.India and Uzbekistan are also expected to explore new opportunities in pharmaceuticals, space and business-to-business cooperation, as both sides look to expand their economic partnership.PM Modi will then travel to Bishkek to attend the 26th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit. There, he will highlight India’s priorities of security, connectivity and opportunity, while holding bilateral meetings with leaders of SCO member states on the sidelines. His visit will also include the opening ceremony of the sixth World Nomad Games.PM Modi’s Uzbekistan visit: Strategic partnership in focusPM Modi will begin his visit in Tashkent, where he will hold delegation-level talks with Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev on August 29 and 30. The visit is being undertaken at the invitation of Mirziyoyev and will be PM Modi’s fourth visit to Uzbekistan and his second bilateral visit to the country, according to MEA Secretary (West) Sibi George.The two leaders are expected to review the full spectrum of India-Uzbekistan cooperation and discuss ways to further strengthen their strategic partnership.The talks will cover trade and investment, defence, digital connectivity, energy, education and people-to-people ties.PM Modi and Mirziyoyev are also expected to discuss ways to advance their respective long-term development visions, Viksit Bharat 2047 and Uzbekistan-2030.Trade, critical minerals and healthcare on agendaEconomic cooperation is expected to be a key component of PM Modi’s discussions in Tashkent, with the two sides looking to identify new avenues for trade, investment and business-to-business engagement.India is among Uzbekistan’s top 10 trading partners, while bilateral trade and investments together are close to USD 1 billion.Critical minerals, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, information technology and technology are among the areas where the two countries already have cooperation and are expected to explore further opportunities.”We have wide-ranging cooperation in the fields of critical minerals, pharma, education, information technology, and the health sector,” George said.The two sides are also expected to explore cooperation in space, technology and other emerging sectors as they seek to expand the economic relationship beyond traditional areas.16,000 Indian students, 4 university campusesEducation and people-to-people ties are another important component of the India-Uzbekistan relationship.George said more than 16,000 Indian students are currently studying in Uzbekistan, while four Indian university campuses have been established in the country.Major Indian investments in Uzbekistan are spread across pharmaceuticals, amusement parks, automobile components and education, reflecting the expanding commercial relationship between the two countries.PM Modi to visit Shastri Memorial, Gandhi CentrePM Modi’s Tashkent programme will also include engagements highlighting India’s historical and cultural links with Uzbekistan.The Prime Minister is expected to visit the Shastri Memorial in Tashkent as well as the Mahatma Gandhi Centre at the Tashkent State University of Oriental Studies.His programme will also include a banquet lunch hosted by Mirziyoyev in his honour.”The Prime Minister’s visit will reaffirm the close, multi-faceted, and growing strategic partnership between India and Uzbekistan,” George said.From Tashkent to Bishkek for SCO SummitAfter his bilateral engagements in Uzbekistan, PM Modi will travel to Bishkek from August 31 to September 1 at the invitation of Kyrgyz President Sadyr Zhaparov to attend the 26th SCO Summit.”The Prime Minister will travel to Bishkek from 31st August to 1st September” George said.The summit comes as the SCO marks the 25th anniversary of its establishment. India became a full member of the grouping in 2017, after holding observer status since 2005.Security, connectivity and opportunity to guide India’s SCO agendaAt the Bishkek summit, PM Modi will address SCO leaders and underline India’s priorities of security, connectivity and opportunity. He is also expected to hold bilateral meetings with leaders of SCO member states on the sidelines of the summit.The SCO currently comprises 10 member states, along with dialogue partners and observers. The grouping was originally established to address the three “evils” of terrorism, separatism and extremism, but its cooperation has since expanded into a wider range of regional issues.India has previously chaired the SCO Council of Heads of Government in 2020 and the SCO Council of Heads of State during 2022-23.India’s engagement with the grouping has been guided by the SECURE framework articulated by PM Modi at the 2018 SCO Summit. SECURE stands for “Security, Economy and Trade, Connectivity, Unity, Respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity, and Environment”.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesMore recently, at the SCO Summit in China’s Tianjin, PM Modi highlighted security, connectivity and opportunity as three key elements of India’s engagement with the organisation.World Nomad Games on PM Modi’s Bishkek itineraryPM Modi will also attend the opening ceremony of the sixth World Nomad Games in Bishkek, which celebrates the cultural heritage of Central Asia.The four-day visit will give India an opportunity to simultaneously deepen its bilateral relationship with Uzbekistan, strengthen ties with Kyrgyzstan and advance its wider engagement with Central Asia through the SCO.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.Here are more Raksha Bandhan wishes, Bhadra kaal and Shubh Muhurat from The Times of India.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosCM Suvendu Adhikari Urges Skilled Bengalis Abroad To Return, Promises Jobs Under Double-Engine Govt’Blind Pakistan Activated Spies To Locate India’s S-400′ During Op Sindoor, Ex-Air Marshal RevealsCamac Street Showdown: TMC Blocks Police During Billboard Removal, Banerjee Announces Court MoveNepal Floods: 288 Indians Uncontactable, 21 Rescued So Far, MEA Shares Key Updates | WatchFour Killed, One Missing In Manipur Ambush As Naga-Kuki Tensions Erupt Again, Probe Launch | WatchFake IAS Officer Tripti Rajput Under Probe, Police Recover CBI Cards And Government DocumentsWhy A Supreme Court Judge Wants The Rajasthan High Court Acting Chief Justice Transferred?18 Rounds, Point-Blank: How Haryanvi Singer Ankit Balyan Was Gunned Down Outside Gym In UPIndia-China Talks Yield 8-Point Consensus; New Military Hotlines, Border Talks On The TableSkardu Base Was India’s Target During Operation Sindoor, Ex-CDS Reveals Why Strike Was Aborted123PhotostoriesChettinad to Molakalmuru: Underrated South Indian sarees rich in heritageFriday OTT releases (August 28 2026): ‘Babita Singh Reporting’, ‘Chumbak’, ‘Part-Timers’, ‘Dark Matter Season 2’, Graveyard Season 3 amd moreFrom battling alcohol addiction and depression to drastic weight loss transformation; Ram Kapoor says, ‘Was 140 Kilos During Niyat, Couldn’t Walk 20 Steps…’Madras checks to kimono sleeves: Fashion trends the world rediscovered from AsiaFlying soon? 5 things you should never do on a flight4 countries where YouTube is blocked; here’s whyPolka dots to Gingham: 5 trendy prints taking over fashion this seasonLearn all about the viral Kora turmeric DIY mask: Does this desi glow hack actually work?Life didn’t go as planned? 5 things to remember when everything feels uncertain8 simple hacks to peel potatoes; the one that works the best and why123Hot PicksNepal floodUPTET Result 2026Sunny LeoneKerala name changeRRB NTPC UG CBT 2 examAnkit Baliyan murderSridhar VembuDelhi murderNEET PG 2026 admit cardTop TrendingAnkit Balyan MurderChandigarh MurderSamay RainaUdaipur HotelFlorida Car CrashUS Green Card HolderBengal HospitalTamil Nadu Son MurderElon MuskKanpur Aircraft Crash

PM Modi will begin the trip in Tashkent and will then travel to Bishkek to attend the 26th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will embark on a four-day visit to Uzbekistan and the Kyrgyz Republic from August 29 to September 1, with Central Asia’s strategic and economic importance high…

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Rukmini Vasanth fans come to her defence amid trolling for her intimate scene with Yash in Toxic: ‘There is no kissing or love-making scene, clown behaviour’

Rukmini Vasanth fans come to her defence amid trolling for her intimate scene with Yash in Toxic: ‘There is no kissing or love-making scene, clown behaviour’

Geetu Mohandas’ Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups, starring Yash in the lead, arrived in theatres this Wednesday amid considerable anticipation. However, the film received mixed-to-lukewarm reactions from audiences and critics, with several aspects of the movie becoming fodder for online trolling. Actress Rukmini Vasanth has particularly found herself at the centre of unwanted attention…

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Lucky Number and Colour Today, 28 August, 2026: Aquarius Moon Favours Clear Thinking and Smart Boundaries

Lucky Number and Colour Today, 28 August, 2026: Aquarius Moon Favours Clear Thinking and Smart Boundaries

On August 28, 2026, the Moon transitions into Aquarius, emphasizing the importance of self-discovery and innovative thinking. People may prefer to find their own answers instead of seeking approval. Documenting issues with evidence, such as photos and receipts, will become essential. Technical challenges could arise from various sources, warranting meticulous adjustments. Additionally, safeguarding personal finances…

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Dulquer Salmaan sings ‘Loser’ from ‘I’m Game’; multilingual track wins audience love – WATCH

Dulquer Salmaan sings ‘Loser’ from ‘I’m Game’; multilingual track wins audience love – WATCH

Dulquer Salmaan Sings New Track ‘Loser’. Dulquer Salmaan is returning to Malayalam cinema with the upcoming thriller ‘I’m Game’, following the failure of ‘King of Kotha’. Ahead of the film’s theatrical release, the actor also stepped behind the microphone for ‘Loser’. The new track was released on Thursday in five languages.The song is available in…

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