Lalthantluangi (left) with Miss Batei.

As the Indian women’s hockey team begins its preparations for three major tournaments in the coming months with a four-match series against Argentina at Club Ciudad de Buenos Aires from Monday, one player who will try to impress coach Sord Marin is newcomer Lalthantluangi. The Mizo youth was part of the team that won the Junior Asia Cup in 2024 and participated in the Junior World Cup held in Chile last year. However, her real challenge begins now, as Marin looks to pit the team against the world No. 2 team. “She was hoping to get a call-up during the World Cup qualifiers itself and was heartbroken when she didn’t make the team. But I told her to keep believing and work hard, and she was very happy when she was finally selected,” said Miss B’Tei, Lalthantluangi’s longtime coach. Lalthantluangi, who has also played for Ranchi Royals during the Women’s Hockey India League (HIL), trained under Miss Batey from 2016, when she joined the SAI Hockey Center in Thenzawl, until she made it to the junior national camp in 2024. “We selected her after she competed in the Thenzawl Zone Middle School Sports Meet in 2016. She knew nothing about hockey then and played volleyball and football in her village, but we selected her because her physical attributes were very good,” said the coach, who trains around 40 students at Thenzawl Academy. While Miss Batey can’t wait to see her protégé play for the senior team, she is delighted with how her student Lalremsiami has inspired the newcomer to go even further. The coach further said, “Lalremsiami is a big inspiration for the players of Mizoram. She gives a lot of confidence to the youth and helps them in every possible way.” Naturally, Lalremsiami is eager to play with him. “It is a proud moment for me to have my junior in the team, especially since we both are from Mizoram. I know how hard it is to get to this level and how hard it is to get here,” Argentina’s Lalremsiami said. “As a player, he is very disciplined and it’s good to see his progress.” What’s even more special is how eagerly the academy players are waiting to see Lalthantluangi on the field in national colours. She will be the third player after Lalremsiami and Haniyalum Lalruatfeli to play for the Mizoram national women’s hockey team. “The excitement at the institute is very high as another player from here has got a chance to play at the international level. Other students are also very happy and motivated, they hope to play for the Indian team someday,” he said. As far as Marin is concerned, he is looking forward to seeing individual and team performances against the world No. 2 ranked team. “We are here with 23 players who will get a chance to show themselves. We will use this tour as an opportunity to play with different team combinations and find ways to win,” Marijne said in a statement.

Abbas Araghchi (Image/ANI)

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said Tehran was “inches away” from sealing a deal with Washington during high-level ceasefire talks held in Islamabad, before what he described as US “extremism” caused the talks to collapse.In a post on Twitter, Araghchi said Iran had entered the talks “in good faith” with the aim of ending the months-long conflict. “Iran negotiated with the US in good faith to end the war,” he wrote, adding that at a critical moment, “we faced extremism, shifting goalposts, and a blockade.”He said negotiators had come close to an agreement on what was being called the “Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding”, but the process broke down due to unresolved differences. “Just inches away from an agreement… we faced extremism, shifting goalposts and blockades,” he said. “Good will begets good will. Enmity begets enmity.”Iran mocks Trump Hormuz blockade, warns of global energy crisis – follow live updatesThe talks in Pakistan marked the highest level of engagement between the two sides in nearly five decades, and were aimed at securing a fragile ceasefire and addressing long-standing disputes over Iran’s nuclear program and regional security issues.However, the discussions ended without consensus, with both sides sharing blame over the failure to bridge key gaps. A US official, speaking anonymously, said Iran had not accepted several US “red lines”, including limits on uranium enrichment and broader safeguards.Shortly after the talks broke down, tensions escalated when US President Donald Trump announced that the US Navy would begin a blockade of ships entering or leaving the Strait of Hormuz, a vital global shipping route through which about a fifth of the world’s oil passes.US Central Command later clarified that the measures would focus on Iranian ports and be applied “impartially against ships of all countries”, while still allowing transit between non-Iranian ports through the strait.Iran responded by warning that the waterway would remain under its control. The Revolutionary Guard said military ships would face a “forceful response”, although non-military ships would still be allowed to pass.The renewed conflict has already roiled energy markets, with crude oil prices rising sharply after the blockade was announced.Despite the rupture, diplomatic efforts have not completely collapsed. Pakistan’s foreign minister said Islamabad would continue to facilitate talks, while Iran indicated it was open to further talks. The European Union and Oman also urged restraint and renewed talks, with Moscow offering assistance in mediation.Inside Iran, officials insisted that the failure of the talks was due to American overreach rather than irreconcilable differences on nuclear issues. A senior Iranian negotiator said the discussions failed on “two or three key issues”, and accused Washington of attempting to expand its demands at the last minute.

The failure of the Islamabad talks has left the future of the ceasefire uncertain, with no clarity on what happens next when the current ceasefire period ends at the end of this month.

actress mouni roy Used social media to share a happy memory with the late great singer Asha Bhosle. The clip posted by the ‘Brahmastra’ actress on her official Instagram handle shows Asha Bhosle singing her melodious Bengali track “Jete Daao Amay Dekona”.At the end of the video, Asha Bhosle also expressed her appreciation towards Mouni in Bengali. The ‘Naagin’ actress also repeated Pyaar Ka Badla in Bengali. In the caption, Mouni told that she grew up listening to Asha Bhosle’s songs and dancing on them. He shared that losing Asha ji feels like losing an integral part of his childhood.“There are some sounds that have nothing to do with music, they are related to our lives. I have grown up dancing to your songs, singing them. Today it feels as if we are losing a piece of our childhood, a rhythm that lived quietly in the background of so many memories.” His tribute said, “May your soul rest in those melodies that are eternal… May you always live in love and light.”Many stalwarts from the entertainment industry including Akshay Kumar, Hema Malini, Kajol, Raveena Tandon and others also mourned the loss of the legend on social media.Asha Bhosle was admitted to Breach Candy Hospital on Saturday and breathed her last on Sunday at the age of 92.Maharashtra Culture Minister Ashish Shelar made the unfortunate announcement outside the hospital.The singer’s funeral will take place at Shivaji Park on Monday at 4:00 pm.After making her playback singing debut with the Marathi drama ‘Majha Bal’ in 1943, Asha Bhosle went on to sing some memorable hit songs in Bollywood, like ‘Chura Liya Hai Tumne Jo Dil Ko’, ‘Do Lafzon Ki Hai Dil Ki Kahani’, ‘Kya Gajab Karte Ho Ji’, ‘O Haseena Zulfonwale Jaane Jahaan’ and ‘Yeh Boyka Hai Allah Kaisa Hai Deewana’. He is credited with singing around 12,000 songs in around 20 languages. Asha Bhosle has worked with acclaimed singers like Shankar-Jaikishan, RD Burman, OP Nayyar, Ilaiyaraaja, Bappi Lahiri and AR Rahman during her tenure.

Dacre Montgomery found his role as a killer in the new ‘Faces of Death’ movie relevant because of his own experiences with obsessive-compulsive disorder. He is associated with the subtle nature of the character and attention to detail, a trait he brings to all his performances. Director Daniel Goldhaber felt that Montgomery’s personal relationship was important in shaping the villain.

dacre montgomery Considering his ‘Faces of Death’ villain role. The actor says that obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) was the most relatable part of the role. Australian actor stars opposite ‘Euphoria’ star barbie ferreira‘ as Arthur in the new horror film, who recreates and uploads videos of the murders shown in the 1978 film of the same name.

Dacre Montgomery says OCD was the most relatable part of the character

Speaking with People, Montgomery shared that what she found most relatable about her masked and red contact-wearing killer was her experience with OCD. “Certainly the thing about Arthur that was relevant to me was, to be honest, OCD,” he says. “It’s definitely my thing. I live with it and manage with it.”Elaborating on what he found relevant about the villain, the ‘Stranger Things’ alum says, “All the characters I’ve played have that kind of meticulousness and attention to detail, but he’s very methodical.”Montgomery said of Arthur, “By the time you see him in the movie, he’s halfway through executing his plan and he’s put a lot of thought into it.” “And I think I can definitely relate to not having to work toward a murderous plot in my life, but definitely just the attention to detail thing, I felt like I connected with it, yes, in a big way.”

‘Faces of Death’ director believes Dacre Montgomery was best suited for the role

Director of ‘Faces of Death’ Daniel Goldhaberwho also co-wrote the film with Issa Mazzei, says that this overlap in Montgomery and her on-screen killer helped craft the final look of the character. According to the filmmaker, if the role of Arthur had been played by another actor he would have looked very different. “I met with a handful of people for this film,” Goldhaber told the outlet. “As soon as I met Dacre, I felt like it just had to be him because everyone else… they came to this character they were talking about like no one else, like this guy they’d seen in the media. Dacre came in and was like, ‘Here are all the ways I personally relate to Arthur.’ “‘Faces of Death’, which also stars Charli XCX, Josie Tota, Aaron Holiday and Jermaine Fowler, will be released on April 10.

NFL Trade Rumors: Seattle Seahawks linked to $15 million New York Jets playmaker to replace Kenneth Walker ahead of 2026 draft (Image via Getty)

The latest NFL trade rumors have placed the Seattle Seahawks firmly in the pre-draft spotlight. With the 2026 NFL Draft just weeks away, Seattle still has a glaring hole in their offense after Kenneth Walker exited in free agency. The front office has made no secret of its intention to remain aggressive.At the same time, the New York Jets face a difficult contract situation with their top running back. Additionally, Breece Hall’s Jets extension talks haven’t progressed much in recent weeks. It has quietly pushed his name back into trade conversations at the worst time for New York.

nfl Trade Rumors: Seattle Seahawks search for proven New York Jets weapon after Kenneth Walker fix before draft

According to Fox Sports’ Ralph Vacchiano, who outlined a mock deal, Seattle could land the Jets’ star for a 2026 third-round pick and a 2027 fifth-round pick. The projection came during a Fox Sports pre-draft column and quickly gained popularity in league circles.Vacchiano said the New York Jets had used the franchise tag on Hall but still lacked a long-term agreement. He wrote that “It’s unclear whether Hall really wants to stay in New York,” a line that reflected growing uncertainty about the player’s future. This report comes as many teams begin reviewing running back options ahead of the draft.The fit with the Seattle Seahawks seems natural. Walker’s move to Kansas City removed a key piece from an offense that relied heavily on balance. He handled early downs, short-yardage work and explosive runs during the title push. Seattle now lacks that same presence.Hall brings that profile. He rushed for over 1,000 yards in 2025 and added strong receiving numbers out of the backfield. He can line up in multiple sets and be on the field during all three downs. This makes sense for a team that wants to avoid telegraphing plays. This also reduces pressure on the passing game.On the Jets’ side, the decision is all about timing and value. Hall will turn 25 in May 2026. Paying top-market runoff money doesn’t always fit into a rebuilding timeline. If extension talks continue to stall, this may be the best moment to act.There is also a draft angle. Moving Hall before the draft gives the Jets a chance to reset the situation with a rookie contract. Reports have already linked him to Notre Dame’s Jeremiah Love as a potential target in the early first round.That’s why the Breece Hall trade discussion refuses to die down. Seattle needs a ready solution. The New York Jets need clarity. With the draft approaching, both sides have reason to move quickly.

Oil markets opened sharply higher and once again crossed the $100 per barrel level after US President Donald Trump announced the start of the blockade of Iranian ports from Monday (local time).US crude oil or WTI rose 8% to $104.24 a barrel in early trade, while global benchmark Brent crude rose 7% to $102.29.The rally followed a tense and volatile session after peace talks between the United States and Iran ended on a cold note, with prices already hitting above $100 a barrel amid reports that the US Navy was preparing to intercept ships reaching Iran through the Strait of Hormuz. Trump said on Sunday that the US Navy would extend the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. “Effective immediately, the United States Navy, which is the finest in the world, will begin the process of blocking any and all ships trying to enter or leave the Strait of Hormuz. At some point, we will get to an “all allowed in, all allowed out” basis, but Iran is just not letting that happen by saying, “There could be a mine out there somewhere,” that no one knows about but them,” he told Truth Social. Wrote on.Commenting on market conditions, Saul Kavnik, head of energy research at MST Markey, said, “The market is now largely back to pre-armistice conditions, except now the US will also block the flow of the remaining 2 million barrels per day bound to Iran through the Strait of Hormuz.”He also acknowledged the potential political consequences of the decision, taken six weeks after the attack on Iran, and said oil and fuel prices could remain high through the November midterm elections.Since the conflict began, Brent crude has experienced huge fluctuations, rising from around $70 a barrel before the war in late February to above $119 at some points. Before the latest developments, Brent for June delivery slipped 0.8% to $95.20 a barrel on Friday.Since the US-Israeli offensive launched attacks on Iran on February 28, Tehran has maintained effective control over the Strait of Hormuz, a key maritime chokepoint for global energy flows, as tensions across the region disrupt shipping through the key oil transit route.US Central Command said the blockade would be enforced impartially “against vessels of all nations” entering or leaving Iranian ports and surrounding coastal waters, including the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman.Additionally, it confirmed that ships traveling between non-Iranian ports will still be allowed to pass through the Strait of Hormuz.The strait typically handles about a fifth of global oil trade each day, with major exporters including Saudi Arabia, Iraq, the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait and Iran. Maritime tracking data shows that despite the ceasefire, traffic through the strait has remained low, with less than 40 commercial ships passing through since the ceasefire began.

After launching glimpses of their first major property, ‘Ram’ in Los Angeles and New York, producer Namit Malhotra and lead actor Yash are reportedly heading towards CinemaCon 2026 with their magnum opus.Ramayana: Part – 1′. The event, which took place in Las Vegas from 13 to 16 April, featured posters including a large banner-style poster in the center of the venue, featuring detailed close-up looks of Kapoor’s Ram and Yash’s Raavan, and high-resolution, intricately designed character artworks. A poster titled Enter the World of Ramayana featured a text that read, “CinemaCon delegates are invited to experience one of the most ambitious theatrical productions currently in post-production and set for worldwide theatrical release this year – Ramayana, a sweeping mythological epic filmed for IMAX and designed as a global tentpole event. From a 5,000-year-old myth that has shaped culture across continents, the Ramayana is being reimagined as a cinematic spectacle for modern audiences – featuring large-format film production, cutting-edge visual effects by 8-time Academy Award-winning VFX studio DNEG, and an unprecedented musical collaboration between Hans Zimmer and AR. Rehman. Throughout CinemaCon, the Ramayan team will host private previews and open house conversations in the Milano III Ballroom, offering a first look at the film’s scale, vision and global release strategy. CEO of DNEG, producer and creative visionary of the Ramayana franchise, Namit Malhotra, leading film star and producer Yash, and members of the Prime Focus Studios executive team will be available during the week to connect with partners interested in the film’s journey. Daily ‘Open House’ Hours – April 12 to April 16″Reportedly, the makers are making every possible effort to establish ‘Ramayana’ on the global platform. CinemaCon remains the largest and most important annual gathering for the global motion picture theater industry, bringing together Hollywood studios, cinema owners and vendors for four days, reports Variety India. This year’s event is expected to attract industry professionals, exhibit booths and more than 15 exhibit suites. Apart from ‘Ramayana’, Hollywood biggies like Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’, Marvel’s ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ and ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ will also mark their presence at the event, where the directors and their star-casts will come on the big stage to promote their films. ‘Ramayan’ directed by Nitesh Tiwari is scheduled to release in Diwali 2026.

Ghaziabad: A four-year-old girl, who was allegedly taken for a “walk” by her maternal uncle with the promise of buying food, was later found dead under a parked car in Tila Mor area, with her family accusing the man of rape and murder.Police said they received information about the body of a child lying under a white car at around 8 pm on Saturday night.By then she had been missing for more than eight hours. The body was sent for post-mortem and forensic teams collected evidence from the spot. Autopsy and forensic reports are awaited.The girl was the second among three siblings. His parents work as daily wage labourers. According to the family, the child was taken from outside his house around noon when only he and his father were present. His father is blind.The father said that the accused, his brother-in-law, had been living a short distance away for about a month and often visited them.On Saturday afternoon, when the girl was sitting outside eating ice cream, he came home and took her with him saying that he would buy more things for her.By the time the girl’s mother returned home and realized her daughter was missing, the child had been gone for some time. The family started searching the neighbourhood.Residents told the family that they had seen the maternal uncle with the girl. When they went to his room it was locked. A relative said the accused later spoke to the landlord on phone and claimed that the girl was with him, but he had dropped her back home.A few hours later, the family is informed by the police about the dead body of a young girl. At the hospital he identified her as his daughter.A family member alleged that the accused, a resident of Muzaffarnagar, was a habitual drug user and had come to live in the area about a month ago after a dispute with his wife and family.On Sunday, the police handed over the body to the family members.(The identity of the victim has not been revealed to protect her privacy as per Supreme Court directions on cases related to sexual harassment)