Run rates among elite nations are up 27%, boundaries have surged and franchise leagues have changed batting habits, making 150 the new benchmark. Long before Beth Mooney combined consistency with high tempo, Hayley Matthews evolved from a promising all-rounder into one of the most destructive batters in the game, or Shafali Verma’s first instinct became…
Amitabh Bachchan recalls overwhelming response to ‘Sholay’ at its restored screening in Italy: ‘Waha par 2000 Italians, raat ke 11 baje se subha 3 baje tak ‘Sholay’ dekha’ Amitabh Bachchan has shared a fascinating story about the global appeal of his cult classic ‘Sholay’, revealing that 2,000 Italians gathered in an open-air square in Bologna…
PM Modi with Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu (PTI photo) NEW DELHI: Israeli envoy to India, Reuven Azar, on Monday addressed the ongoing Middle East conflict, explaining the timing of Israel’s recent military operation on Iran and its relation to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Israel in February.He acknowledged that tensions around Israel were already…
The administration of Donald Trump has proposed cutting federal funding for tribal colleges and universities for the second consecutive year, according to a budget plan released last week.The fiscal year 2027 proposal includes a $1.5 trillion increase in defence spending while reducing funding for programmes linked to trust and treaty responsibilities to tribal nations. It…
Arunachal Pradesh’s textiles diverge from the common Northeast Indian style. The Apatani, a community residing mainly in the Ziro Valley, is known for its unique weaving skills that use designs of geometric patterns and stripes with a striking combination of colours. Apatani textiles draw heavily on straight lines, horizontal bands, and geometric designs with blue-green,…
NEET MDS 2026 city intimation slip NEET MDS 2026 city intimation slip: The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) has released the NEET MDS 2026 exam city intimation slip. Candidates who registered for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Master of Dental Surgery can now download their city slip from the official…
NEW DELHI: Leader of opposition Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday launched a sharp attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, accusing him of “surrendering” under “pressure” and contrasted his leadership with that of former prime minister Indira Gandhi.Gandhi’s remarks came a day after US President Donald Trump, speaking at the House GOP Member Retreat, claimed that PM…
Then your eyes naturally went to the accessories. On his wrist was a Rolex Cosmograph Daytona with the Tiffany blue dial, one of those watches that collectors instantly recognise. It’s luxurious, no doubt, but it doesn’t shout. Unless you’re into watches, you’d probably miss it altogether. His shoes, though, were impossible to ignore. Gill wore…
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Harry Brook and Ben Stokes (Image: X) Ben Stokes has thrown his full support behind Harry Brook as his preferred successor to lead England’s Test team following his retirement from international cricket. Brook, who currently captains England in ODIs and T20Is, has served as Stokes’ vice-captain in the Test setup and is widely regarded as…
