Virat Kohli celebrates his century in Raipur. (Pic credit: BCCI) NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli’s extraordinary form reached new heights on Wednesday, yet his second successive century was not enough to prevent South Africa from scripting a series-levelling chase of 359 in Raipur. Despite Kohli’s majestic 102 — his 53rd ODI hundred — India suffered a…
National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) predicts foggy and misty weather in Abu Dhabi, Dubai. Image: AI Representative Image. Misty mornings are set to return across the UAE, with rising humidity paving the way for fog and light mist through the weekend. The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has cautioned drivers to stay alert during early…
PV Sindhu (Image credit: PTI) NEW DELHI: Indian badminton ace PV Sindhu has safely returned to India after a tense few days in Dubai, where she was stranded due to the escalating conflict in the Middle East.Sindhu confirmed her return through a post on social media, sharing that she is back home in Bengaluru after…
Pitbill sets a Guinness World Record. (Image credits: Instagram) Pitbull, fondly dubbed ‘Mr. Worldwide,’ has officially set a Guinness World Record during his headline at the BST Hyde Park festival in London. Despite a staggering heatwave, 22,141 fans wore a bald cap, white shirt, black tie, and aviator glasses as a homage to the iconic…
Actor Vinod Khanna stepped away from films at the height of his stardom to follow spiritual guru Osho Rajneesh. After spending nearly five years away from cinema, he eventually returned to the industry, drawing immense attention from fans and filmmakers eager to see him back on screen.Following his comeback, Khanna began working on Mahesh Bhatt’s…
A light-hearted exchange between external affairs minister S Jaishankar and Finnish foreign minister Elina Valtonen briefly stole the spotlight after bilateral talks on Friday, as the two leaders shared a joke while discussing defence cooperation. The moment came during a panel discussion when Valtonen, referring to the discussions, quipped that the two sides had signed…
It was an unusual romance. In the summer of 2024, Ayrin, a busy, bubbly woman in her 20s, became enraptured by Leo, an AI chatbot that she had created on ChatGPT. She spent up to 56 hours a week with Leo on ChatGPT. Leo helped her study for nursing school exams, motivated her at the…
From Supermoons to Shooting Stars: Why 2026 Will Be a Dream Year for UAE Skywatchers Abu Dhabi/Dubai: Attention skywatchers and residents of the UAE! 2026 holds a spectacular show surprise for you from supermoons to meteor showers, planetary alignments and other rare astronomical events lined up throughout this year. As local astronomy groups say, it…
Smriti Mandhana, Shubman Gill Smriti Mandhana is close to creating new records with her batting in 2025. The India opener has scored 1,703 runs across formats this calendar year, the most by any woman in a single year. She needs 62 more runs to become the highest run-scorer of 2025 across both men’s and women’s…
Mercedes-Benz India has launched the 2026 S-Class, introducing the S 450e plug-in hybrid (PHEV) as the flagship luxury sedan’s newest variant. Bookings for the new Mercedes-Benz S 450e have opened today, while customer deliveries are scheduled to begin in the fourth quarter of 2026. The S 450e Launch Edition is priced at Rs 2.20 crore,…
‘Ramayana’ is still months away from its release, but the team is already treating fans to some exclusive footage.According to viral new posts on social media, the makers of the upcoming mythological epic, treated a select group of fans and content creators to an event where they reportedly screened behind-the-scenes footage. The film’s leading men,…
Step into the sands of time, where ancient wisdom meets modern energy. Egyptian astrology doesn’t just look to the stars; it listens to the gods. Each day, divine forces like Ra, Bastet, Thoth, and Anubis stir the energies around you, shaping your path in subtle, sacred ways. Whether you’re seeking clarity, strength, love, or a…
Former PM Imran Khan (File photo) NEW DELHI: The Pakistan government on Saturday clarified that there is “no embargo” on former prime minister Imran Khan’s sons meeting their incarcerated father if they travel to the country. The government official also said the brothers would be granted Pakistani visas should they wish to come and visit…
Speculation is rife that Anil Kapoor’s striking new grey-haired look is for Shah Rukh Khan’s upcoming film ‘King’. While no official confirmation exists, fans are buzzing about the possibility. The highly anticipated ‘King’, directed by Siddharth Anand, boasts a star-studded cast and is reportedly set for a mid-2026 release, with a teaser expected on SRK’s…
NEW DELHI: Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) on Tuesday warned strict action against students who raised slogans against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union home minister Amit Shah during a campus protest, stating that the university “can’t be laboratory of hate.”Sharing a post on X, the university said, “An FIR has already been lodged in connection…
NEW DELHI: Veteran actor and politician Kamal Haasan has sharply responded to remarks from Donald Trump’s administration regarding India’s purchase of Russian oil, telling the US President to “mind your own business” and defending the country’s sovereign right to decide its energy policy.In a message posted on X and addressed directly to the US President,…
Honda Motorcycles and Scooter India has expanded its 2026 premium motorcycle lineup in India with the launch of the CB750 Hornet E-Clutch and XL750 Transalp E-Clutch, introducing its E-Clutch technology on the 755cc platform for the first time in the country. The company has also updated the Gold Wing with a new colour option, while…
HYDERABAD: Pharma major Aurobindo Pharma is acquiring the non-oncology prescription business of Mumbai-based Khandelwal Laboratories Pvt Ltd on a going concern, slump sale basis for a cash consideration of Rs 325 crore in a move aimed at strengthening its presence in the domestic formulations market.The acquisition, done through its wholly owned subsidiary Auro Pharma Limited,…
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella emphasized cyber resilience as crucial for sovereignty, warning that isolation from global threat intelligence creates vulnerabilities. He highlighted AI’s role in evolving software development and announced significant AI partnerships in India, underscoring a new era of innovation driven by data and multi-model reasoning for enhanced decision-making. BENGALURU: Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella…
Alexander Zverev’s girlfriend Sophia Thomalla. Image via: Getty Images Alexander Zverev’s girlfriend, Sophia Thomalla, often grabs attention. The German tennis star continues his impressive run at Wimbledon 2026. Fresh off capturing his maiden Grand Slam title at the French Open, the world No. 3 defeated Taylor Fritz to reach the Wimbledon semifinals, where he is…
