Kapil Dev and Sunil Gavaskar (Image credit: Agencies) MUMBAI: As many as 21 former international captains from nine cricketing nations, including India’s Sunil Gavaskar, Kapil Dev and Dilip Vengsarkar, have written to Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, renewing their appeal for the medical treatment and welfare of Pakistan’s former Prime Minister and 1992 World Cup-winning…
Snakes are scary, venomous creatures found across the globe. Encountering even one of these slitherers sends chills down a person’s spine.But what if there was an island just full of these highly venomous creatures?This is not just a fantasy tale; about 90 miles off the coast of São Paulo, Brazil, is located on an island…
On August 28, 2026, celebrate Raksha Bandhan with joyful rituals during auspicious morning moments. A partial lunar eclipse occurs on this day, though its effects won’t be felt in India, allowing devotees to perform their outdoor rites unhindered by Sutak. This cherished festival underscores the special bond between brothers and sisters, filled with love and…
Shaan has opened up about Arijit Singh’s decision to step back from playback singing, revealing that he once found himself contemplating a similar move. The singer reflected on his own career, his decision to sing across films and the advice he received from contemporaries Sonu Nigam and KK, while suggesting Arijit’s exit may not be…
France’s Delphine Delrue, left, and Thom Gicquel stand on the podium with their gold medals after winning against China’s Feng Yan Zhe and Huang Dong Ping in the mixed doubles final match of the Badminton World Championships in New Delhi, India, Sunday, Aug. 23, 2026. (AP Photo/Manish Swarup) Thom Gicquel and Delphine Delrue created history…
The Clear Lake City Water Authority decided to buy the golf course and use the land to increase the area’s ability to hold stormwater. (NOAA photo) When Hurricane Harvey brought historic rainfall to the Houston area, residents of Clear Lake City, Texas, feared the worst. For Spyros Varsos, who had lived in the community for…
BJP national president and MP Nitin Nabin, front second left, with party leaders Tarun Chugh, second right, Rekha Verma, left, Harsh Malhotra, behind centre, and others NEW DELHI: BJP president Nitin Nabin on Sunday held a meeting with the party’s newly appointed office-bearers to discuss its strategy for the 2027 assembly elections in seven states,…
After two weeks of declines, Dalal Street could see some consolidation this week, with crude oil prices and developments in the US-Iran conflict likely to remain key drivers of market sentiment, analysts said.Brent crude prices, which are currently above $90 a barrel, will be closely watched, along with geopolitical developments, Siddhartha Khemka, head of research,…
Priyanka Chopra for the premire of The Cycle of Love in New York (Image Credits Instagram) Priyanka Chopra brought her signature understated elegance to the New York premiere of ‘The Cycle of Love’. The actor chose an all-black ensemble for the occasion, balancing a structured silhouette with subtle styling details. Her look combined a ruched…
Devdutt Padikkal (BCCI Photo) Devdutt Padikkal (BCCI Photo) Devdutt Padikkal (BCCI Photo) Devdutt Padikkal (BCCI Photo) Devdutt Padikkal (BCCI Photo) Devdutt Padikkal continued his excellent run against Sri Lanka, scoring another century in the ongoing two-match Test series. After making 167 in the opening Test in Galle, the elegant left-hander hit another hundred on the…
