Ravindra Jadeja will play for Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2026. (Screengrab) NEW DELHI: Bold releases, smart trades and obvious retentions were the flavour as the ten Indian Premier League (IPL) franchises went about their business on the retention deadline which ended on November 15. A total of 173 players have been retained and while most…
Sanju Samson (Photo by Pankaj Nangia/Getty Images) Sanju Samson’s long association with the Rajasthan Royals has officially ended, marking one of the most high-profile trades in IPL history. After more than a decade with the franchise and leading them to the IPL 2022 final, the wicketkeeper-batter is set to join the Chennai Super Kings (CSK)….
India’s consumption landscape is gearing up for a major shift over the coming decade, with the country’s retail market expected to reach $1 trillion by 2030. A new report by venture capital firm Fireside Ventures says this surge will be fuelled by rising disposable incomes, faster digital adoption and the growth of a large aspirational…
Most people have experienced the moment when a few seconds of a song begin looping endlessly in the mind. Scientists call this an earworm, a term derived from the German word Ohrwurm, meaning a musical itch. The name was introduced in 1979 by psychiatrist Cornelius Eckert, and it describes a brief segment of music, usually…
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella brushed off concerns about losing coding assistant market share to upstart competitors, calling the emergence of new rivals like Cursor and Claude Code a positive sign for the industry rather than an existential threat. Speaking on the Dwarkesh Podcast during a tour of Microsoft’s new Fairwater 2 datacenter, Nadella responded to…
Arjun Tendulkar (Photo by Pankaj Nangia/Getty Images) Arjun Tendulkar is set for a fresh start in the IPL after being traded from the Mumbai Indians to the Lucknow Super Giants, one of the more notable moves following the announcement of franchise retentions. The left-arm bowling all-rounder shifts base after two seasons with MI, opening the…
It’s no news that Delhi is going through a tough phase in terms of pollution. The residents of Delhi-NCR continue to breathe toxic air as AQI remains hazardous on Sunday. Reports from official air-quality monitoring systems say that the air in the city is trapped in a toxic haze. The air quality stayed alarmingly poor….
This weekly horoscope series combines Lal Kitab’s astrological wisdom with personalized guidance for every zodiac sign. It highlights key planetary influences, karmic lessons, and practical, symbolic remedies. Using clear and culturally rich language, each forecast helps you balance your energy, thoughts, and actions to achieve emotional harmony and spiritual growth throughout the week. Aries Weekly…
Carlos Prates and Leon Edwards. Image via: MMA Fighting Carlos Prates walked into UFC 322 with confidence, but he left Madison Square Garden with a career-changing knockout over former welterweight champion Leon Edwards. The Brazilian striker delivered the kind of finish that shifts the balance of a division, handing Edwards the first knockout loss of…
Panaji : Offer a draw and watch out for the signal that you are giving to your opponent — in this case Arjun Erigaisi — at your own peril. Twice champion Levon Aronian learned this the hard way. His proposal to split a point after his 31st move (Ne3), instead of psyching out his opponent…
AIBE 20 admit card 2025: The Bar Council of India (BCI) has formally released the admit cards for the All India Bar Examination (AIBE) 20 on the official website. The hall tickets, now available on allindiabarexamination.com, are mandatory for appearing in the certification test scheduled for November 30, 2025. With this release, the national examination…
Marriage — a beautiful bond that unites two souls — is often guided by the stars. As we step into 2026, the cosmic patterns suggest that certain zodiac signs are stepping into a year filled with love, stability, and wedding bells. If you’ve been wondering, “Will I get married in 2026?” — this might just…
KAPURTHALA: Sarabjeet Kaur , 48, who accompanied the Sikh Jatha to Pakistan and did not return, appeared before a magistrate in Sheikhupura on Saturday and recorded her sworn statement that she embraced Islam and married a Pakistani citizen, Naseer Hussain, of her free will without any pressure, reported Pakistani media. A purported video also emerged…
Dubai honours SRK with iconic Shahrukhz commercial tower reveal / Image Credit: File Dubai developer Danube Group has launched Shahrukhz by Danube, a premium commercial tower on Sheikh Zayed Road that will carry Shah Rukh Khan’s name and a life-size statue of the star at its entrance. The project, unveiled at a Mumbai event with…
NEW DELHI: RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav’s daughter Rohini Acharya has levelled serious allegations against her brother Tejashwi Yadav and his close aides Sanjay Yadav and Rameez Nemat, claiming they forced her out of the family and attempted to silence her after the party’s crushing defeat in the Bihar assembly elections. Her outburst came shortly…
India’s Koneru Humpy (FIDE/Anna Shtourman via PTI Photo) Panaji : Only a spot in the top 10 in the women’s world rankings makes it sustainable for girls to be chess-playing professionals, feels India’s top-ranked woman player K Humpy. “That bracket makes it sustainable to be professionals. But for the rest, it’s still not comfortable even…
Vivek Oberoi is all set to make audiences laugh again with his upcoming film, ‘Mastiii 4’, alongside Riteish Deshmukh and Aftab Shivdasani. But before the fun begins on the big screen, he opened up about a chilling moment from his past, near-death experience during the filming of his 2002 movie, ‘Road’, that could have ended…
Step into the rhythm of the ancient Nile, where each week carries the breath of forgotten temples and timeless truths. Egyptian astrology weaves the power of divine forces, like Ra, Isis, Thoth, and Ma’at, into your modern journey. These sacred energies don’t just predict; they guide, protect, and awaken. As the week unfolds, tune into…
NEW DELHI: In a major development in the Red Fort car blast case, Delhi Police sources on Sunday confirmed that the three cartridges recovered from the site—two live and one empty—were 9mm calibre, a type of firearm prohibited for civilian use.A senior official said that although a cartridge was recovered, no pistol or its parts…
Dubai’s 50-metre Gate Building artwork honors UAE Founding Fathers, blending portraits, space symbols, and national pride/Image: WAM A monumental new artwork now commands the façade of Dubai International Financial Centre’s Gate Building, honoring the UAE’s Founding Fathers and celebrating the nation’s journey from its historic roots to its bold future. Commissioned under the directive of…
