NEW DELHI: In what comes as an encouraging development for India ahead of next month’s T20 World Cup, India’s dependable batter in T20Is, Tilak Varma, is close to being cleared by the BCCI’s Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru.Tilak is expected to be cleared after taking part in a simulation match on Friday. The left-handed…
As one walks inside Miraj, a historic city in Southern Maharashtra, the air is different. From the soulful music of sitar to the sound of scraping and hammering, the air is brimming with creativity and culture. The city was part of the princely state of Patwardhan and is known as the hub of music and…
Ever find yourself thinking late at night, “Why didn’t anyone tell me this sooner?” Well, some of the greatest lessons in life rarely come with a user manual. They’re whispered through heartbreaks, missed shots, and quiet reflections. These seven truths—gleaned from psychology, regrets of the dying, and real talk from folks who’ve been there—hit hardest…
‘Stranger Things’ star Joe Keery didn’t need a trophy to steal the show at the 83rd Golden Globes this January. Instead, he became the internet’s latest obsession — and the breakout star is honestly just grateful for it. From his head-turning look on the red carpet to his growing reputation as both an actor and…
Maaya Rajeshwaran Revathi during the J300 Beaulieu-sur-Mer tournament in France. (Instagram) New Delhi: India has two teenagers honing their skills in Europe at two prestigious tennis academies. There is 18-year-old Manas Dhamne at the Piatti Tennis Academy, which built, among others, Jannik Sinner. At the Rafael Nadal Academy in Mallorca, Spain, 16-year-old Maaya Rajeshwaran Revathi…
US stock markets traded largely steady on Friday after a softer-than-expected inflation update helped calm investor nerves, even as concerns about artificial intelligence-driven disruption continued to weigh on sentiment.The S&P 500 was nearly unchanged in early trade, a day after recording one of its worst losses since Thanksgiving. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 109…
Milky Way galaxy (Source: NASA) For decades, the search for extraterrestrial life has revolved around a simple rule: follow the water. If a distant planet has liquid water, and perhaps oxygen, it is flagged as potentially habitable. But new research led by scientists at ETH Zurich suggests that this long-standing strategy may be incomplete. A…
CBSE clarifies eligibility for Class 10 two board exams policy The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has issued an official clarification on the eligibility rules for the new Class 10 Board Examination scheme, starting from 2026. This clarification comes after several queries from students and parents seeking guidance on appearing in the second Board…
Prabhas’s upcoming horror film, ‘The Raja Saab,’ directed by Maruthi, has received a UA certificate after minor edits. Set for a January 9, 2026 release, the movie boasts a runtime of over three hours, featuring grand sets and VFX. ‘The Raja Saab’ is the most awaited upcoming film with Rebel Star Prabhas in the lead…
Proud mom, Jennifer Lopez suited up in style as one of her twins graduated from high school in Los Angeles. The singer and actress turned the graduation ceremony into a family affair as she attended the ceremony with her mother, Guadalupe Rodríguez, and son Max.Also present at the event was Samuel Affleck, the son of…
