NEW DELHI: Even after nearly all Indian medical students returned from Iran following the outbreak of war, one 22-year-old youth from Kashmir chose to stay back, saying he could not leave the country “when it is in distress”. Now living alone in a nine-storey hostel in Ahvaz after the last remaining Indian students left, Asif…
Jasprit Bumrah (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: Mumbai Indians star pacer Jasprit Bumrah is going through an uncharacteristic lean patch in IPL 2026. Known for troubling the best batters in the world, Bumrah has been taken apart this season, with little going his way. In five matches so far, he has conceded 164 runs without…
Martha Stewart couldn’t be more thrilled about Cate Blanchett starring as her in the forthcoming biopic, ‘Good Thing.’ With its foundation in Stewart’s legendary catchphrase, the film is set to explore her inspiring ascent to fame. At the age of 84, Stewart confidently asserts that Blanchett is the ideal representation of her story, commending the…
BENGALURU: TCS CEO K Krithivasan on Friday said the company had constituted an oversight committee chaired by independent director Keki Mistry to review the investigation at its Nashik unit, which is under scrutiny over allegations of sexual harassment and religious coercion of employees.Krithivasan said while detailed reviews were ongoing, a preliminary examination of systems and…
Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge, starring Ranveer Singh, has reached a major global milestone on Day 30 of its theatrical run, even as its domestic momentum continues to slow.Dhurandhar 2 ReviewThe film began its fifth week on a subdued note, collecting approximately Rs 2.70 crore net on Friday. Its gross earnings for the day stood at…
NEW DELHI: Kolkata Knight Riders are enduring a nightmare run in IPL 2026, still searching for answers after slumping to their fifth defeat of the season. They sit rock bottom with just one point, which came from a rain-hit fixture against Punjab Kings. The 2024 champions have faltered across departments – batting, bowling and fielding…
Proceeds from the rare Pokémon card sale are now covering his wedding, turning a childhood collection into life-changing value/ SWNS What began as a routine clear-out in a Dorset attic has ended with a wedding fully paid for, after a long-forgotten collection of Pokémon cards turned out to be worth far more than expected. A…
Nivin Pauly’s political thriller ‘Prathichaya’, which garnered mixed reviews, is set for its digital premiere on JioHotstar from April 24. The film, released theatrically on March 26, had a modest box office run. Directed by B Unnikrishnan, it explores a high-level political crisis, with Pauly delivering a nuanced performance. Nivin Pauly and B Unnikrishnan recently…
NEW DELHI: The city reeled under extreme heat for the fourth consecutive day on Friday, with the maximum temperature soaring to 41 degrees Celsius, the highest of the season, before an unexpected spell of rain cooled it down considerably. Strong thunderstorms, intense rain and gusty winds swept across Delhi-NCR in the evening, catching both residents…
Varun Chakaravarthy (R) with KKR skipper Ajinkya Rahane (Pic credit: IPL) NEW DELHI: It was a night of personal glory for Varun Chakaravarthy, who etched his name into the record books with a special milestone for Kolkata Knight Riders, even as the team’s struggles continued in IPL 2026.The mystery spinner became the first Indian bowler…