India’s Devdutt Padikkal celebrates his century during the day one of the first cricket test match between Sri Lanka and India in Galle, Sri Lanka, Saturday, Aug. 15, 2026. (AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena) Devdutt Padikkal made a strong statement in India’s first Test against Sri Lanka, dominating the opening day in Galle and strengthening his case…
Bhaichung Bhutia (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: The announcement of a glamour friendly between India and Brazil should have been a moment of celebration for Indian football. Instead, it has exposed the widening gap between spectacle and substance, prompting former India captain Bhaichung Bhutia to question both the timing and the purpose of the high-profile fixture.“The…
Investors planning their trades for the week should take note that the stock market will remain closed on Friday, June 26, on account of Muharram. Trading on the equities segment takes place on all days of the week, except Saturdays, Sundays and holidays declared by the Exchange in advance. As a result, the stock market…
US sanctions on Iran undermined by $9B in funds still passing through American banks (AI-generated image) The US is trying to squeeze Iran out of the global financial system. But a Wall Street Journal investigation has found that billions of dollars linked to Iran still pass through US banks each year, exposing a striking weakness…
Israeli intel suggests Iran has moved nuclear centrifuges to Pickaxe Mountain Israeli intelligence has assessed that Iran has moved thousands of nuclear centrifuges into a deep underground site in the Natanz area known as Pickaxe Mountain, making them harder to target in aerial strikes, according to a Wall Street Journal report citing US and Israeli…
In clean-up drive, ex-CEC Rajiv Kumar named HDFC chairman MUMBAI: The HDFC Bank board has appointed former chief election commissioner and ex–finance secretary Rajiv Kumar as chairman of the bank, subject to RBI approval. Starting June 30, the board has proposed a four-year term. The appointment ends uncertainty over the next chairman, following the sudden…
“Self-control is the chief element in self-respect, and self-respect is the chief element in courage.” Imagine a room on the verge of an explosion: shouting people, slamming tables, and a rising demand to act right now. In the middle of that noise, matching the outrage is effortless. But staying still, keeping your cool, and refusing…
While ‘Dhurandhar’ released in December 2025, followed by ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’ in March this year, the franchise continues to enjoy a strong hold social media till now. Infact, every film which is now released, brings back the discussion of the Aditya Dhar directorial and here’s the latest testament of that. Eagle-eyed social media users spotted…
Harsh Singh became India’s first male judoka to win Commonwealth Games gold. For Harsh Singh’s family, the gold medal at the 2026 Commonwealth Games was the culmination of years of training, injuries and uncertainty. The 23-year-old from Delhi became the first Indian male judoka to win a Commonwealth Games gold, beating Australia’s Joshua Katz in…
Kolkata: Indian women’s hockey international Lalremsiami became the first athlete from Mizoram to be selected for the prestigious Arjuna Award after the list for 2025 was unveiled by the sports ministry on Tuesday.Having made her senior debut in 2017, the 26-year-old has been a mainstay of the national team, playing a pivotal role in major…
Photo: @vinodsuryavanshi2011/ Instagram Panchayat actor Vinod Suryavanshi has made an impact on the audience with his critically acclaimed heart-winning scenes in movies like Panchayat and Hunter alongside Suniel Shetty.Recently, he shared a video on his social media account where he opened up about his early struggles in life, how he worked at a factory, and…
The heart feels fuller today. You may find yourself drawn to prayer, a temple visit, charity, or some quiet act of faith that settles the mind. The Moon, your ruler, is leaning toward spiritual grounding, while Jupiter adds grace. That is why even ordinary moments may carry a softer meaning.Family support also lifts you. Children,…
