Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer has praised Rajasthan Royals' teenage opener Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, calling him a rare talent and one to watch for the future after his impressive run in IPL 2026.
India would confront a more entrenched China, a less dependable United States, and a regional order increasingly shaped by great-power bargaining over which it exercises limited influence, notes Amberish K Diwanji.
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'Vijay did not defeat Dravidian politics from outside. He entered the Dravidian field and claimed ownership of it. 'His argument was not that the room should be destroyed. It was that the present occupants no longer deserved to remain in it.'
Barca's capped a dominant La Liga campaign with a 2-0 win over Real Madrid to claim their 29th La Liga crown at the Camp Nou in Barcelona on Sunday.
Kriti's glam, Rashmika's goof-up, and Shahid's banter. The trio made the song launch event for Cocktail 2 so much fun.
'Shah Rukh Sir gave us a lot of room to make the film we wanted to make.'
A postgraduate medical student allegedly died by suicide in his hostel room at Osmania General Hospital in Hyderabad, prompting a police investigation and protests over work pressure.
After a shaky start, Chennai Super Kings recovered to post a total of 187 against Lucknow Super Giants, thanks to a resilient innings from Kartik Sharma and support from Dewald Brevis and Shivam Dube.
A 27-year-old GAIL engineer allegedly died by suicide in a Pilibhit hotel after a breakup with his long-term partner. Police investigations suggest the man was deeply distressed after the woman ended their five-year relationship.
Chitra tells us how her strained relationship with her husband and mother-in-law gradually improved after her father-in-law passed away.
Alyssa Healy concluded her international cricket career with a Test victory over India, advocating for the expansion of women's Test cricket.
India possesses two months of fuel stockpiles and faces no supply concerns despite global energy disruptions, according to Oil Minister Hardeep Singh Puri. However, state-run fuel retailers are incurring losses of up to Rs 1 lakh crore in a single quarter due to elevated crude prices and unchanged retail fuel prices, raising questions about the sustainability of these losses.
Urvil Patel's sensational 13-ball half-century in IPL 2026, equalling the fastest fifty record, has ignited discussions about India's emergence as a hub for fearless power-hitters, challenging traditional notions of batting prowess.
'Once the currency goes out of the hand, then possibly your major challenge is that it will not come back.'
A digital profiling exercise by the Delhi government has revealed significant infrastructure deficiencies in government schools, including shortages of drinking water taps, lack of facilities for children with special needs, and structurally unsafe buildings.
Anukul Roy, the Jharkhand all-rounder, has become a key player for Kolkata Knight Riders with his disciplined left-arm spin. He now seeks a more significant role with the bat, aiming to contribute more in the middle order and replicate his domestic success in the T20 league.
Occasionally, the silence of the night shift would be shattered by an ear-splitting alarm: 'ALERT, ALERT... This is a security warning.' We were drilled to move away from the windows and avoid the lifts, recalls Krishna Kumar NP, a veteran Dubai-based journalist.
Following a collision between a private car and a cab on Sohna Road in Gurugram, a group of taxi drivers allegedly harassed a girl travelling in the car and assaulted its driver. The girl's mother claimed that even after police arrived, they failed to take action, and the victim was forced to reach a compromise.
The Mumbai-Pune Expressway missing link is now fully operational, reducing travel time between the two cities. The Mumbai-bound carriageway opened after a delay due to dismantling of inauguration infrastructure and cleaning work. The project, dubbed an 'engineering marvel', includes tunnels, viaducts and a cable-stayed bridge.
Punjab Kings looked unstoppable after seven straight wins, but three defeats on the bounce have flipped the mood.
The shift towards power-hitting in cricket has led to a revolution in bat manufacturing, with makers using scientific precision and customisation to meet the demands of modern batters.
Former India captain Dilip Vengsarkar urges sharp fielding and disciplined bowling from the Men in Blue ahead of their T20 World Cup semi-final against England at Mumbai's batting-friendly Wankhede Stadium.
Markets face risk of a prolonged bear phase as oil shocks and geopolitical tensions test inflation, growth and investor confidence globally, points out Debashis Basu.
162 officials of the Trade and Taxes department in Delhi, including three assistant commissioners, were transferred after Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta discovered 'serious irregularities' during a surprise visit.
A fire in a Delhi residential building resulted in nine deaths, with central locking systems and iron grills hindering escape efforts. The fire, suspected to have been triggered by an air-conditioner blast, trapped residents and complicated rescue operations.
Palestinian soccer federation President Jibril Rajoub refused to stand alongside Israel FA Vice-President Basim Sheikh Suliman in a heated moment at the FIFA Congress on Thursday.
Celebrate Madhuri Dixit by revisiting her most unforgettable and scene-stealing performances, from her early career breakthroughs to her later nuanced portrayals, showcasing her unparalleled talent and charisma.
Sai Sudharsan and Washington Sundar's impressive batting performances helped Gujarat Titans reach a total of 168 for five against Sunrisers Hyderabad in their IPL match.
The Congress and BJP in Uttarakhand are engaged in a war of words over the alleged Champawat rape case, which police have now deemed a fabricated incident stemming from a long-standing dispute. Both parties accuse each other of political manipulation and attempting to tarnish the other's image.
Maharashtra deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Sunday said the long-awaited 'missing link' on the Mumbai-Pune Expressway, aimed at bypassing the winding Bhor Ghat section and improving safety, will be inaugurated on May 1.
Ravichandran Ashwin revealed that his excessive celebration after dismissing Mahendra Singh Dhoni in the Challenger Trophy early in his career had annoyed the iconic former captain. Ashwin believed that dismissing Dhoni could give him a chance to play for Chennai Super Kings in the IPL.
Aditya Puri is one of the cleanest examples we have, in Indian corporate history, of a leader who understood early that the measure of his work was not what happened while he was in the chair. It was what would keep happening when he was no longer there, says Suresh M K.
After a disappointing IPL 2026 season, Mumbai Indians face critical decisions to rebuild their team and restore their legacy. From captaincy changes to squad adjustments, here are the key steps they must take to revive their fortunes.
Ian Bishop and Abhinav Mukund question the legality of Jason Holder's catch to dismiss Rajat Patidar, saying there was enough evidence to rule it not out.
TMC workers allege that cars bearing the BJP's flag were allowed entry to the compound where EVMs are kept, a day ahead of the counting of votes in West Bengal. The Election Commission has denied any irregularities.
As temperatures rise, travellers are increasingly gravitating towards cooler climates, driving demand for hill stations such as Mussoorie, Munnar, Varkala, Ooty and Kodaikanal.
Krunal Pandya's gritty 73 and Bhuvneshwar Kumar's all-round heroics (4/23, 7 not out) powered Royal Challengers Bengaluru to a nervy two-wicket victory and knocked Mumbai Indians out of the race for IPL playoffs in Raipur on Sunday.
Under the TMC, Bengal has seen expansion of welfare, but not big-ticket private investment.
He was childlike with a camera in his hands -- not nave, but wonderstruck, as though the world were always on the verge of delivering something unrepeatable. Pulitzer Prize nominee Namas Bhojani recalls his long association with Raghu Rai, the legendary photographer who passed into the ages on Sunday.
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