Teenage opener Lhuan-dre Pretorius smashed an unbeaten 98 before Ottniel Baartman held his nerve in the final over as Paarl Royals edged MI Cape Town by one run in a gripping SA20 derby. Baartman’s late strikes and Sikandar Raza’s three-wicket burst proved decisive. Lhuan-dre Pretorius ignited his SA20 Season 4 campaign with a superb unbeaten…
Shubman Gill (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images) Shubman Gill’s exclusion from India’s T20 World Cup squad continues to spark debate across cricketing circles. The decision surprised many, particularly given Gill’s recent role as vice-captain in India’s T20I series against South Africa. While some may justify the move on the grounds of team balance and strategy,…
What began as a platform for last-minute grocery runs is rapidly turning into a serious marketplace for beauty. On quick commerce apps, a bottle of anti-ageing serum now reaches consumers faster than many products can promise visible results, marking a clear shift in how beauty and personal care (BPC) products are being bought in India.The…
As we marvel at the wonders of the cosmos, let’s not overlook the Moon’s subtle yet powerful sway over our feelings. When its forces are out of alignment, expect emotional turbulence—think mood swings that catch you off guard, minor irritations spiraling into major conflicts, and a challenge in verbalizing your inner thoughts. We often worry…
Delhi’s Air Quality Index has improved to ‘poor’ after being in the ‘very poor’ category, with a daily average AQI of 235 recorded NEW DELHI: Delhi Air Quality Index (AQI) has improved to ‘poor’ days after being in the ‘very poor’ category as the national capital woke up to a chilly and windy morning on…
Allah Ghazanfar’s three-wicket haul restricted Abu Dhabi Knight Riders to 120/8 before Shakib Al Hasan and Tom Banton powered MI Emirates into the ILT20 Season 4 final with a seven-wicket win in Qualifier 2. Their match-winning 82-run stand set up a final clash against the Desert Vipers in Dubai on January 4. MI Emirates booked…
MUMBAI/KOLKATA: Several brokerages downgraded ITC and cut their target price for its stock by up to 26% on the back of a proposed sharp hike in taxes on tobacco products. These cuts came even as analysts and brokers awaited the finer details of the govt’s proposed tax changes, effective Feb 1.Analysts at brokerage houses expect…
APSC CCE mains result 2025: The Assam Public Service Commission (APSC) has declared the Combined Competitive Examination (CCE) mains result 2025. The result was announced on January 2, 2026, on the official website apsc.nic.in.Candidates who appeared for the APSC CCE mains examination, conducted on October 11, 12, and 13, 2025, can now check their result…
Zubeen Garg was one of the most notable personalities of the Indian music industry. The news of his untimely demise shattered millions of hearts. While the investigation into his death in underprocess, the celebrated singer’s family on Friday announced setting up a trust in his name. While addressing the media, Zubin Garg’s family shared that…
Every year, millions deal with the sharp sting of urinary tract infections, or UTIs—often chalking it up to a slip in hygiene or just tough luck. New research, however, points to a sneaky culprit on the dinner table that is mostly in everyone’s diet:contaminated meat. A study from Southern California ties nearly one in five…
In 2026, the planet Saturn will temper your naturally impatient attitude and will prompt you to first lay your groundwork before you go after your grander dreams. The transit through the star sign Uttara Bhadrapada and later through Revati will make home, family, emotional roots, and inner security very powerful karmic themes. You will be…
US President Donald Trump invited Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to visit the United States during a phone call on Friday, Japan’s foreign ministry said.The foreign ministry added that the two leaders agreed to coordinate arrangements for a spring visit, which would be Takaichi’s first trip to the US since she took office in October….
Indian women’s Hockey team coach Sjoerd Marijne (PTI Photo/Swapan Mahapatra) Bengaluru: The return of Sjoerd Marijne as chief coach of the Indian women’s hockey team marks not just a reset, but an attempt at damage control after weeks of turmoil. The Dutchman replaces Harendra Singh, whose abrupt resignation last month followed complaints from players alleging…
Zohran Mamdani is set to begin a new mayoral term after a historic election that gave him the highest vote count for a New York City mayor in 60 years. After winning with a campaign focused on working-class issues, he now faces the challenge of delivering on his promises as living costs remain at record…
Taiwan on Saturday detected four sorties of Chinese aircraft, sic naval vessels and an official ship around its territorial waters.In a social media post on, Taiwan’s ministry of national defence said that 1 out of 4 sorties crossed the median line and entered Taiwan’s air defence identification zone.“(U) 4 sorties of PLA aircraft, 6 PLAN…
In a shocking turn of events, Somali TikToker Fardowsa Muhumed is under fire after a clip surfaced where she purportedly insinuated that Elon Musk was ‘about to die.’ The backlash has been swift, with threats pouring in as she insists her remarks were misconstrued and aimed at body positivity. A Somali TikToker has spoken out…
Former West Indies cricketer Ian Bishop talks to media in Sharjah during ILT20’s Qualifier 2 Sharjah: The number of runs cricketers score in the T20 cricket continues to climb each year since the turn of the decade. In 2025, 4,62,258 runs were scored across the world in game’s shortest format. On an average, each team…
MUMBAI: The rupee weakened on Friday, slipping below the 90-per-dollar mark amid importer dollar demand and thin liquidity, while markets assessed the RBI’s intervention stance and global risk cues. The currency closed 23 paise lower at 90.20 per dollar from Thursday’s close of 89.97. It opened around 89.95 and moved between an intraday high of…
NIFTEE 2026: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has extended the registration deadline for the National Institute of Fashion Technology Entrance Examination (NIFTEE) 2026. The decision was taken after a request from the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) to allow more candidates to apply for the exam.According to the latest official notice, candidates can now…
