Steve Smith (Photo by Ayush Kumar/Getty Images) A scintillating century partnership between Steve Smith and Babar Azam in Sydney Sixers’ BBL clash against Sydney Thunder at the SCG on Friday took a dramatic turn when Smith chose to deny a single to Babar during the key power surge. The decision briefly sparked visible frustration from…
Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s captain Smriti Mandhana (PTI Photo/Kunal Patil) Royal Challengers Bengaluru maintained their winning streak in the Women’s Premier League, claiming an eighth-wicket triumph over Delhi Capitals on Saturday, with skipper Smriti Mandhana starring with an elegant half-century. This marked RCB’s fourth successive win, keeping them firmly atop the five-team standings, while Delhi remain…
File photo: Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu with US President Donald Trump (Picture credit: AP) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has publicly criticised the US administration over the composition of a newly announced Gaza governing body, marking a rare open disagreement with President Donald Trump’s White House.In a statement issued by the Prime Minister’s Office, Netanyahu…
Across large swathes of the US, state governments are rapidly redrawing the boundary between public education and private choice, allowing families to tap public funds to pay for private school tuition, homeschool materials, and education services once considered firmly outside the state’s remit. What began as targeted programmes for low-income families or children with disabilities…
The room was buzzing with the familiar excitement. It was because the discussion was around dreams of distant beaches, misty hills, and cultures waiting to be explored. At a Skyscanner event in New Delhi recently, in the presence of Neel Ghosh (Country Manager & GM, India) and India’s beloved traveller influencer Shenaz Treasury, the discussion…
Pisces, this week moves like a tide, calm at times, turbulent at others. Early days bring balance between income and expenses, though progress feels slow. You may feel emotionally weak midweek, needing reassurance. Midweek challenges finances and relationships. Avoid impulsive actions. The weekend shines brightly. Recognition, honour, and success arrive, lifting your spirits. By the…
Mrunal Thakur and Dhanush have been rumoured to be dating since last year, though neither actor has confirmed or acknowledged the speculation. The buzz around their alleged relationship intensified recently after online chatter claimed that the two were set to tie the knot.While a few reports suggested that Mrunal and Dhanush were planning to get…
NEW DELHI: Home minister Amit Shah on Saturday visited the World Book Fair here, distributing copies of Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay’s literary classic ‘Anand Math’ — which features the national song Vande Matram — to children to instil in them a sense of patriotism and familiarise them with the dreams of Indian freedom fighters.After touring the…
The European Union and the Mercosur on Saturday formally signed a long-awaited free trade agreement, closing more than 25 years of negotiations and creating one of the world’s largest integrated trading zones.The agreement was signed in Asunción, marking a significant geopolitical win for the EU at a time of intensifying global trade frictions, rising tariffs…
Shubman Gill and Sanju Samson (Photos by PTI) NEW DELHI: India’s left-handed opener Abhishek Sharma has emerged as the embodiment of the fearless, high-tempo style the team wants to take into next month’s ICC T20 World Cup, according to former India batting coach Sanjay Bangar. With India set to begin their title defence against the…
