Josh Hazlewood of Australia (Getty Images) Australia’s T20 World Cup preparations have suffered a massive setback with veteran pacer Josh Hazlewood ruled out of the tournament, leaving the former champions without their famed “Big Three” quicks at a global event for the first time since 2011. The 35-year-old has not played since injuring his hamstring…
Dubai’s dynamic Ladies’ Tour de Dubai cycling race brings thrills and temporary road closures / Image: file Dubai is set to host the second stage of the UAE Tour Women 2026 this Friday, February 6, bringing world-class professional cycling to the heart of the city. The race kicks off at 12:50 PM from the Dubai…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed students, parents and teachers during the 9th edition of Pariksha Pe Charcha on February 6. In a wide-ranging interaction, he spoke about exam stress, time management, artificial intelligence, the importance of dreams, and the role of parents. He cautioned families against putting uniform academic timelines on children and stressed that…
Japanese authorities in Fujiyoshida, a picturesque town near Mount Fuji, have cancelled their annual cherry blossom festival this year, citing an unmanageable surge in tourist numbers that has begun to seriously affect daily life for locals. The decision brings an abrupt end to a decade-old spring event that had turned the town into one of…
As we all are aware that one of the most significant Hindu festival of Lord Shiva is coming in few days. Mahashivratri, the great night of Lord Shiva, when the whole country will be celebrating the festival with great enthusiasm and fervor. The night will be so powerful that people immerse themselves in prayers, night…
Renowned director Neeraj Pandey has responded to criticism surrounding the provocative title ‘Ghooskhor Pandat’, emphasizing that it is purely a work of fiction centered on a police narrative. He clarified that the term is an informal descriptor for a specific character and is not meant to offend any group. Read on. The teaser of ‘Ghooskhor…
NEW DELHI: Parliamentary affairs minister Kiren Rijiju on Friday defended the Centre’s decision to keep the Henderson Brooks-Bhagat report on the 1962 India-China war classified, as a political row erupted in Parliament over Leader of opposition Rahul Gandhi being stopped from quoting the “unpublished memoir” of former Army Chief General MM Naravane.In a post on…
Asian markets fell sharply on Friday as an extended sell-off in US technology stocks continued to weigh on investor sentiment. The losses came amid growing concern over heavy spending on artificial intelligence and uncertainty about when those investments will deliver returns. In Hong Kong, HSI was down 304 points or 1.13% as on 10:20 am…
India walk into the U-19 World Cup final against England in Harare with a sense of calm that feels almost provocative in restraint. In a tournament often coloured by hype and destiny-talk, this team under captain Ayush Mhatre has chosen a different style: of neutrality, clarity and assurance.If Aaron George’s words are an indication, this…
File Pic: Suryakumar Yadav and Rohit Sharma MUMBAI: When Team India lines up for the National Anthem at the Wankhede Stadium prior to their T20 World Cup opener against USA on Saturday, they will be watching former captain Rohit Sharma place the coveted trophy — which he lifted on June 29, 2024 in Barbados —…
