West Indies team group (back row, l-r) Andy Ganteaume, Nyron Asgarali, Gerry Alexander, Denis Atkinson, Tom Dewdney, Wes Hall, Gary Sobers, Bruce Pairaudeau, Roy Gilchrist, Cammie Smith (front row, l-r) Sonny Ramadhin, Frank Worrell, John Goddard, Clyde Walcott, Everton Weekes, Alfred Valentine (Photo/Getty Images) On this day — January 22 — 105 years ago, a…
Pakistan’s captain Salman Agha and India’s captain Suryakumar Yadav (AP Photo/Altaf Qadri) Pakistan have once again taken a swipe at India, this time through a promotional video released ahead of their upcoming T20I series against Australia, subtly revisiting the much-debated ‘handshake’ controversy. The reference stems from events following the Pahalgam terror attacks, after which Indian…
India remains deeply engaged on global trade issues, Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Thursday signalling confidence after US President Donald Trump expressed optimism about trade deal with New Delhi.Vaishnaw, who is in Davos for the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting, said Trump’s comment is very encouraging. “Given India’s position and deep engagement on…
The Bank of Maharashtra will close the online registration process for Apprentice posts this week. The last date to apply is January 25, 2026. Candidates who are interested must complete their application through the official website, bankofmaharashtra.bank.in, before the deadline. No applications will be accepted after the closing date.This recruitment drive is being conducted to…
Deepika Padukone’s call for an 8-hour work shift has once again pushed the spotlight on long and exhausting work hours in the entertainment industry. As opinions remain divided, veteran actor Kanwarjit Paintal has spoken candidly about how the culture of extended shifts has taken a toll on actors, especially those without star power. ‘We worked…
Hair growth isn’t about one miracle product. It’s about small, steady habits that support your scalp and protect your strands. If you had to pick just one place to start, rosemary oil is the strongest option right now. Add castor oil if you struggle with breakage. And if thinning is your main concern, Jamaican Black…
Wake up with a clear mind, lady! The planets are here for you as you deal with career decisions, romantic encounters, or just some “me time” to recharge your batteries. Take the good stuff, walk with confidence, and take full control of your day. You possess the charm to turn it into a fantastic one!…
Volodymyr Zelenskyy (AP image) Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Thursday announced that a trilateral meeting between US, Ukrainian and Russian officials will be held in the United Arab Emirates from Friday, a key step in efforts to end the war in Ukraine.Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Zelenskyy said, “Ukraine is working with…
An independent autopsy into the death of Renee Nicole Good, the 37-year-old woman shot by federal immigration agent Jonathan Ross in Minneapolis, has found she was struck by three bullets. The findings were released on Wednesday, two weeks after Good was killed during an ICE operation in south Minneapolis.According to the report, Good sustained three…
Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Thursday that he was a “victim” of an alleged rift between Rahul and Priyanka Gandhi during his time in Congress party.Speaking to NDTV, Sarma, who spent 22 years in the Congress before joining the BJP, said “Rahul doesn’t want Priyanka in Kerala. I was in Congress for…
South Africa’s Tristan Stubbs (AP Photo/Rafiq Maqbool) South Africa have made changes to their T20 World Cup squad, with Ryan Rickelton and Tristan Stubbs called up to replace the injured Tony de Zorzi and Donovan Ferreira. De Zorzi, who suffered a right hamstring tear during South Africa’s India tour late last year, has not progressed…
US equities moved higher on Thursday, clawing back more of the losses from earlier in the week, after President Donald Trump stepped back from tariff threats linked to Greenland, easing concerns over a widening transatlantic trade rift.In early trade, the S&P 500 rose 0.7%, adding to Wednesday’s strong rebound. The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained…
Philadelphia students graduate without tests: Rising diplomas, uncertain college and career readiness Philadelphia’s public schools are undergoing a quiet but consequential recalibration of what it means to finish high school. Three years after Pennsylvania dismantled the Keystone Exams as a mandatory gateway to graduation, a growing number of students are earning diplomas without ever passing…
Despite not receiving a nomination for the 98th Academy Awards, India’s contender ‘Homebound’ shines as a testament to storytelling. Producer Karan Johar celebrated the vision of director Neeraj Ghaywan, highlighting the film’s poignant examination of friendship in the face of caste discrimination and the pandemic. Premiering at Cannes and hitting theaters in September 2025, it…
Lamayuru/ picture credit: Panchali Dey Lamayuru was not on our itinerary. The entire Leh trip was planned all of a sudden. I and three of my friends visited it during the month of September, and had some places narrowed down in our itinerary. Flight tickets were booked and I was excited to visit one of…
The strength tomorrow brings is of a gentle kind. You are going to see something that used to provoke you, but this time, there will be no reaction from you. You will take a moment to inhale and exhale, then select serenity as your option. This is a genuine advancement. It might give the impression…
. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Thursday delivered a speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos, saying Europe was failing to act decisively on its own security and remained stuck in a cycle of delay. He compared Ukraine’s situation to the film Groundhog Day, where the same day repeats again and again.“No one would…
French navy boarded and searched a “Russian oil tanker” in Mediterranean, President Emmanuel Macron informed on Thursday, adding that the nation would not tolerate “any violation”. He added that the tanker was “subject to international sanctions” and was “suspected of flying a false flag”.“We will not tolerate any violation. This morning, the French Navy boarded…
MOHALI: AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal and Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann on Thursday rolled out the state government’s ambitious ‘Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna’ which will provide free cashless medical treatment of up to Rs 10 lakh to every family in the state. The universal healthcare cover will be provided to all 65 lakh families in…
RCB’s Virat Kohli with IPL trophy NEW DELHI: Serum Institute of India CEO Adar Poonawalla on Thursday said he plans to submit a “strong and competitive bid” to acquire Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) over the coming months.Poonawalla made the announcement in a post on X, stating his intent to enter…
