Former England opener Geoffrey Boycott has criticised the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) for retaining head coach Brendon McCullum and managing director Rob Key following England's Ashes defeat, questioning the lack of accountability.
Faf du Plessis acknowledges Gautam Gambhir's competitive leadership style, highlighting its positive impact on teams like Kolkata Knight Riders. He emphasises Gambhir's high standards and accountability, noting the importance of strong leadership beyond just the captain's role in franchise cricket.
UDF candidate Usha Vijayan addresses allegations of internal sabotage within the Congress party, asserting that such claims will only strengthen the UDF alliance ahead of the upcoming Kerala Assembly elections.
For a franchise that has waited for nearly two decades for an IPL crown, could this be the year when Punjab Kings finally create IPL history?
The Supreme Court of India has dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking a nationwide policy for menstrual leave for women students and workers, citing concerns about potential negative impacts on female employment and the reinforcement of gender stereotypes.
West Bengal BJP chief Samik Bhattacharya refutes Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's claims of the BJP bringing in outsiders to cause trouble, accusing her of desperation ahead of the assembly elections and highlighting alleged failures of the TMC government.
'It is too early to conclude that there will be a bloodbath, that there will be no jobs, and that there will be civil unrest.' 'Let's calm down.' 'AI is a tool, it is not a weapon, it is not a virus.'
The Budget emerges as a measured, credible and forward-looking policy document that reinforces India's commitment to remaining a stable, reform-oriented economy amid an increasingly fragmented global landscape, says A Balasubramanian.
CGST Gurugram busts a large-scale fake GST registration racket operating in North Delhi, involving fraudulent invoices and ITC availment.
'The biggest story of the century is migration. I feel privileged to get the chance to tell such a story on celluloid.'
The Financial Times, citing multiple bankers and shareholders, reports that the real tensions ran far deeper than compliance concerns.
The English subtitles in Dhurandhar The Revenge don't get it right, and at regular intervals, the sub-titles and the Tamil dialogues are saying different things. Those in the audience, who know both languages, can be heard laughing at each blunder, observes A Ganesh Nadar.
The purge in Washington does not pause the war. Strikes continue, Hormuz remains closed, and Brent crude is still dancing around $109 a barrel. For India, the command chaos in the Pentagon is another layer of uncertainty piled on five weeks of conflict that was already straining every buffer Delhi has.
Daniel Vettori explains the decision to appoint Ishan Kishan as stand-in captain for Sunrisers Hyderabad in Pat Cummins' absence, highlighting Kishan's leadership qualities and experience.
As the March 31 deadline arrives, a wave of Maoist surrenders suggests insurgency's end, but political and social concerns remain.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru head coach Andy Flower believes Virat Kohli's unwavering drive and fitness will be crucial for the team's IPL 2026 campaign.
By publicly attaching such a large sum to this job, OpenAI is telling the world that fears of rogue-AI has entered the boardroom
A new poll indicates that President Donald Trump's approval rating is suffering as economic anxieties and the rising cost of living weigh heavily on US voters, revealing deep political divides and widespread dissatisfaction with the government.
Shubhankar Sharma, Rayhan Thomas, and Yuvraj Sandhu lead the Indian contingent hoping to end the title drought at the Hero Indian Open, a tournament last won by an Indian golfer in 2017.
What is the reason behind this drying up of talent for the top post in private banks?
Like the best crowd-pleasers, Project Hail Mary makes you laugh, it makes you weep a little, it keeps you riveted and then leaves you with a big smile by the end, notes Mayur Sanap.
Gujarat Titans' Sai Sudharsan is focusing on versatility and adaptability for the upcoming IPL season, drawing lessons from his recent experiences with the Indian Test team and overcoming a rib-cage injury.
Football superstar Erling Haaland has invested in Norway Chess and its Total Chess World Championship Tour, citing similarities between chess and football strategy.
Former Indian leg-spinner Laxman Sivaramakrishnan has retired from the BCCI commentary panel, citing a lack of opportunities and expressing dissatisfaction with his role.
'When there is such an elaborate and a strong process, one would have expected anyone to either place the issues so that they can be addressed or go to the regulator and probably tell them rather than creating a kind of uncertainty for the stakeholders.
Analysts predict that the ongoing conflict in West Asia, crude oil price fluctuations, and the US Federal Reserve's interest rate decision will significantly influence the Indian equity market this week.
Railway Protection Force (RPF) personnel in Jharkhand have rescued four minors, including a girl from Odisha, and arrested a man from Bihar for alleged human trafficking.
Delhi Police have arrested a Delhi University graduate and seized over 5,000 pirated NCERT textbooks from a godown in outer Delhi, dismantling a syndicate involved in the distribution of counterfeit educational material.
Jack Draper crashes out of Miami Open after loss to Reilly Opelka, while Ethan Quinn stuns Casper Ruud in a breakthrough win.
Quarter life crises refer to periods when young people experience significant self-doubt, confusion or anxiety about their professional careers, says Shruti Swaroop.
Egypt, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkey met in Islamabad in what analysts say is the formal opening of a new diplomatic formation that could reshape the post-war regional order. Their immediate goal is a ceasefire; their larger ambition is to ensure that neither Iran nor Israel emerges from this war in a dominant position. Pakistan's foreign minister then flew directly to Beijing and mooted a Chinese role as guarantor of any eventual agreement. Prem Panicker continues his must read daily blog on the Gulf War.
'The BJP is keeping its options open and that the final decision is still tightly held.' 'That is consistent with the party's tendency to preserve suspense, avoid premature factional conflict, and use leadership selection as a way of resetting internal hierarchies.'
Learners in India prefer to pursue newer courses, such as Gen AI by building apps and code using the technology, along with learning about it.
Former leader of opposition in Maharashtra legislative council, Ambdas Danve, has received multiple threat calls in the last four days, leading to a police investigation.
Opposition parties question the Assam police's murder charges in the Zubeen Garg death case after a Singapore coroner ruled out foul play, while Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma defends the state's investigation.
Ben Stokes calls England's 4-1 Ashes loss his toughest phase as captain but vows to restore pride in the upcoming home Test summer, with ECB backing leadership.
Brace yourself for Sunny Deol's roaring patriotism and more on OTT this week, as Sukanya Verma lists your choices.
'India cannot speak of a demographic dividend if half its young women are unable to participate in paid work.'
Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar criticised West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's dharna and outlined the BJP's promises for the upcoming assembly elections, including job creation, increased financial assistance for women, and proper DA for state government employees.
Cheteshwar Pujara says Shubman Gill can use his T20 World Cup snub as motivation and regain India's T20 spot with a strong IPL 2026.
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