MUMBAI/KARACHI: Controversially acclaimed Akshay Kumar starrer Padman, a film highlighting awareness on menstrual hygiene, has reported to have been banned in Pakistan. The Federal Censor Board has denied issuing an NOC to Padman, announcing a ban on the film in all cinemas across the country, as according to members, films …

JOHANNESBURG: India opener Shikhar Dhawan scored a century in his 100th One-Day International but scintillating South Africa claimed a five-wicket Duckworth-Lewis victory in a thrilling rain-curtailed clash at the Wanderers in Johannesburg on Saturday. Dhawan’s brilliant 109 from 105 balls lifted India to 289 for seven in their 50 overs, …

PYEONGCHANG, SOUTH KOREA — Hallelujah, Canada. And “Hallelujah” Patrick Chan. Artistically and metaphorically, the classic song of praise and mourning by Leonard Cohen — as covered in this version by Jeff Buckley — was the perfect interpretive vehicle for the 10-time Canadian champion. It lifted him — and his Canadian …