Riyan Parag, left, with Kumar Sangakkara, during a pre-season press conference (PTI Photo) Riyan Parag’s transition into full-time captaincy at Rajasthan Royals is one of the most anticipated subplots ahead of Indian Premier League 2026, especially following the departure of Sanju Samson, arguably the face of the franchise until last season.It is a conversation that…
NEW DELHI: Veteran Pakistan batter Ahmed Shehzad has openly criticised the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) after the team’s recent poor performances. He also drew a stark comparison between player quality in the IPL and PSL.“If you look at the IPL, they’ve got many superstars in their league who make the league competitive. Teams there invest…
Abu Dhabi issues safety guidelines for Eid Al Fitr 2026/Image: File The UAE will celebrate Eid Al Fitr on March 20 after the Shawwal crescent moon was not sighted, with authorities in Abu Dhabi rolling out safety guidelines to ensure smooth and secure celebrations across the emirate. The announcement was made on Wednesday evening following…
A bipartisan bill introduced in the United States House of Representatives on Tuesday seeks to remove a major cost barrier for foreign healthcare professionals by waiving the $100,000 H-1B visa application fee. What the bill proposes A bipartisan group of lawmakers has introduced legislation to waive the $100,000 application fee for H-1B visas for foreign…
In a candid interview, Doja Cat shared her unconventional method for dealing with pesky paparazzi. Embracing a ‘deliberately unattractive’ look, she aims to wrest back her personal space and normalcy in the face of relentless cameras. Rather than confronting the paparazzi head-on, she finds solace in this artistic strategy, expressing her longing for a private…
In a significant move to tighten immigration compliance, the US Department of State has announced that travellers from 50 countries may soon be required to pay a visa bond of up to $15,000 when applying for business (B1) and tourist (B2) visas. The policy, introduced under provisions of the Immigration and Nationality Act, will apply…
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Suvendu Adhikari and Mamata Banerjee (File photo) NEW DELHI: With both the Trinamool Congress (TMC) and the BJP announcing their candidate lists, the battle for Bengal has effectively begun. While the TMC has declared candidates for all 294 seats, the saffron party has so far named 144, covering roughly half the Assembly. The contest is…
Gold prices witnessed a sharp fall in futures trade on Thursday, tracking weak global cues and a stronger US dollar. According to PTI, gold contracts for April delivery on the Multi Commodity Exchange dropped by Rs 3,616, or 2.36 per cent, to Rs 1,49,409 per 10 grams in a turnover of 7,387 lots.Analysts said the…
After his big Oscars win in 2026 for ‘Sinners’, Michael B. Jordan isn’t slowing down. If anything, he’s doubling down on artistic ambition and making his mark worldwide. Winning Best Actor for playing twin brothers Smoke and Stack in Ryan Coogler’s directorial didn’t just put him at the top of Hollywood’s A-list. It also showed…
