Shubman Gill and Abhishek Sharma shared a lighthearted moment during the team’s photoshoot ahead of the five-match T20I series against Australia. (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Indian cricket team’s T20 openers Shubman Gill and Abhishek Sharma shared a lighthearted moment during the team’s photoshoot ahead of the five-match T20I series against Australia.The childhood friends, who grew…
Argentina’s Lionel Messi (Image: AP) It was as if one was watching a movie marathon at a film festival. Or a night-long musical soiree.First, the blockbuster from reigning superstar Kylian Mbappe, followed by new entrant Erling Haaland’s superhit debut feature. Then, as dawn was breaking, came Lionel Messi’s cult-classic, a statement, a reminder, almost rephrasing…
‘Dhurandhar’s music has captivated listeners across India with its global influences. Among its stars is Daiaphi Lamare, aka Reble, a rapper from Meghalaya whose tracks have earned praise nationwide. From her early start as ‘Daya’ to breaking through with bold lyrics and Northeast representation, Reble is redefining India’s hip-hop scene. The music of ‘Dhurandhar’ has…
Modern romance has a scrolling problem. Dates now come with notifications, half-watched films, and conversations interrupted by glowing screens. The idea of “quality time” has quietly downgraded into just being physically present. The slow burn of romance, the kind built on silence, eye contact, and subtle tension, feels almost extinct. I mean, when was the…
The Oklahoma Highway Patrol issued a warning after a trooper had to perform a maneuver to stop a sleeping driver’s vehicle from crashing recently on the Will Rogers Turnpike in northeastern Oklahoma.Around 12:20 p.m. on December 13, the Oklahoma Highway Patrol received multiple calls about a newer-model Kia driving slowly in the right lane of…
Progress is measured not only by scientific discoveries or economic growth but also by the opportunities a society offers its people. Throughout history, women have often been denied the freedom to pursue education, careers and leadership simply because of their gender. Elizabeth Blackwell’s powerful statement, “If society will not admit of woman’s free development, then…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Harry Brook (Image credit: Agencies) NEW DELHI: Will 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi finally wear the India jersey today? That is the big question ahead of the first T20I against England at the Riverside Ground in Chester-le-Street, Durham.The youngster has been one of the biggest talking points before the five-match series, and even England…
Ten people including the shooter are dead after an assailant opened fire at a school in Canada Tuesday in one of the country’s deadliest mass casualty events in recent history. The attack brought to Canada the type of mass shooting more common in the neighbouring US, and was carried out by a shooter described as…
In recent days, petrol and diesel prices have gone up by around Rs 7.5 per litre, increasing daily costs for consumers. This has once again sparked a familiar debate, are oil marketing companies (OMCs) making windfall gains amid the Middle East crisis?At the centre of this discussion is a headline number, a combined profit of…
If you thought Bangkok is only about its vibrant nightlife, old temples and sumptuous street food, then you need to check out Louis Vuitton latest hotel pop-up which has become the city’s cool new attraction. And the Thai capital is not at all complaining and basking in the fashion glory. It has added a stylish…
NEW DELHI: India has sent an IAF officer to Dubai to take part in the inquiry to be conducted by the aviation authorities there into the Tejas fighter’s crash Friday, with the ill-fated jet’s flight data recorder (FDR) or “black box” expected to provide key information about the cause of the accident.The IAF officer will…
NEW DELHI: An explosion near Gate 1 of Red Fort Metro station has sent shockwaves across the national capital, prompting a red alert. Taking cognisance of the incident, Delhi police commissioner Satish Golcha said that the blast occurred after a slow-moving vehicle stopped at the red light. He added that due to the explosion, nearby…
The trailer of ‘Main Vaapas Aaunga’ is finally out, and Imtiaz Ali looks to be back at his best. Starring Diljit Dosanjh, Naseeruddin Shah, Vedang Raina, and Sharvari, the film is a sweeping love story set against the Partition era. It is set to release on June 12, 2026. The trailer of ‘Main Vaapas Aaunga’…
Debris from one of the UAVs fell under the Independence Monument on Maidan in Kyiv. Explosions echoed across the Ukrainian capital on Monday as air defences engaged a barrage of Russian projectiles in a rare daytime assault on Kyiv.AFP reported air defence batteries firing repeatedly as flashes lit up the sky and plumes of smoke…
NEW DELHI: NHRC has issued a notice to railways on a complaint alleging that “only halal-processed meat” is served in non-vegetarian meals which creates an “unfair discrimination” and amounts to “violations of human rights”.It is further alleged in the complaint that the practice in trains excludes people from Hindu Dalit communities, who traditionally work in…
Siddaramaiah (File photo) NEW DELHI: The Congress on Tuesday announced the appointment of former Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah to the Congress Working Committee (CWC), the party’s top decision-making body. In a statement, Congress general secretary (organisation) KC Venugopal said, “Hon’ble Congress president has appointed Shri Siddaramaiah as Member of the CWC with immediate effect.” The…
Margaret Marsilla, a Canada mother, has been devastated after his 26-year-old son died by euthanasia in Canada. Kiano Vafaeian, the son, had no terminal illness, he only had type 1 diabetes, partial blindness and depression. His mother protested the decision but Kiano was approved for a government euthanasia scheme and died on December 30, The…
India’s equity markets are expected to take their direction from a mix of domestic macro data, the US Federal Reserve’s latest meeting minutes and updates on the India-US trade deal in the days ahead. Analysts also said that foreign investor activity will continue to play a major role in shaping market sentiment.Vinod Nair, head of…
Key NDA allies JDU and TDP slammed the opposition for ‘double standards’ on EVMs, questioning why machines are deemed faulty only after electoral losses. Shiv Sena (Shinde) pushed for lowering the voting age to 18, advocating for remote voting for migrants and simultaneous polls. Allies emphasized voter maturity and dismissed manipulation claims. NEW DELHI: Key…
Neetu Kapoor has sparked conversation after candidly revealing that she does not believe in therapy and that after the death of her husband Rishi Kapoor in 2020, close friendships and returning to work did far more for her healing than any session on a therapist’s couch. The veteran actress was characteristically direct about her personal…
