Motorcyclists ride past a billboard depicting US President Donald Trump inside a catering container in downtown Tehran, Iran Six months into the war between the US, Israel and Iran, some of the worst fears for the global economy have failed to materialise, despite the conflict driving up energy and food costs, disrupting travel and trade,…
Pratika Rawal handed debut (Image: IANS) Pratika Rawal made her T20I debut for India in the Women’s Asia Cup opener against Thailand, getting her opportunity after being added to the squad as a replacement for the injured Jemimah Rodrigues. The right-hander made an immediate impact, scoring a brisk 22 off 18 balls, including two fours…
NEW DELHI: Deepti Sharma reached another landmark in her distinguished international career on Sunday, becoming only the third Indian player to feature in 150 women’s T20Is. The experienced all-rounder achieved the milestone during India’s Women’s T20 Asia Cup 2026 Group A opener against Thailand in Dubai, joining captain Harmanpreet Kaur and Smriti Mandhana in an…
The registration window for the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2027 is expected to open soon, with the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras yet to announce a revised date for the application process.The registration was earlier scheduled to begin on August 27, but IIT Madras postponed the process without announcing a new date….
R Madhavan may have turned 56, but his popularity as one of Bollywood’s enduring heartthrobs shows little sign of fading. The actor-filmmaker, who has enjoyed a particularly strong fan following among millennials since his early days in cinema, continues to make headlines whenever he shares pictures showing off his fit physique.What makes Madhavan’s fitness journey…
In 2026, Krishna Janmashtami will be a heartfelt celebration of Lord Krishna’s birth, filled with fervent devotion and meticulous preparations. Families will adorn their homes, preparing bhog while incorporating symbols that signify positivity and tranquility. The peacock feather expresses beauty devoid of arrogance, Krishnas flute embodies love and detachment from ego, while the Tulsi plant…
India and Uzbekistan elevated ties to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, targeting $5 billion trade by 2030. Seven unidentified bodies were recovered from the Gandak river in Uttar Pradesh after devastating floods in Nepal. Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei urged Gulf rulers to identify and confront their “real enemy”. Himachal Pradesh identified 67 vulnerable glacial lakes…
India’s economy set for 7-7.2% growth in FY27 despite global headwinds India’s economic engine is expected to stay firmly on track in FY27, with real GDP growth projected at 7-7.2%. The growth comes on the back of strong domestic demand and continued government spending on capital projects supporting economic activity, EY said in a recent…
L-R: The Gupte brothers: Balkrishna and Subhash On August 30, 1934, Balkrishna Pandharinath Gupte was born into a family that would produce two accomplished leg-spinners. But while his elder brother Subhash Gupte went on to become one of the finest spinners of his generation, Baloo Gupte spent much of his cricketing life in his shadow.Baloo,…
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has advised players involved in the ongoing Test series against England to refrain from making public comments about the imprisonment and health of former Pakistan captain Imran Khan, according to a report by PTI.The development comes amid growing international attention on Imran’s continued incarceration and concerns over his reported health…
