Pakistan batter Fakhar Zaman has found himself at the centre of a fresh ball-tampering controversy in the Pakistan Super League (PSL), with the latest incident reviving questions over a similar episode during the 2024 T20 World Cup.Zaman, along with Shaheen Shah Afridi and Sikandar Raza, has denied any wrongdoing following Lahore Qalandars’ four-wicket defeat to…
India’s Harleen Deol (PTI Photo/Kunal Patil) NEW DELHI: India-A have announced separate squads for their upcoming tour of England, with Anushka Sharma set to lead the T20 side and Harleen Deol captaining the ODI team. The tour will feature three T20Is starting June 20, followed by three one-day matches from July 1.Anushka Sharma, who recently…
Mistral co-founder Arthur Mensch has a major US technology dependency warning for Europe. The CEO of the French artificial intelligence (AI) startup has warned that Europe has a two-year window to develop its own AI infrastructure or risk becoming dependent on American technology companies for computing power, energy and AI systems.Speaking during a hearing on…
A name is often the first gift a child receives, and it stays for life. Many parents today are drawn to names that are short, easy to pronounce, and carry a deeper meaning. Grace and elegance are qualities that feel timeless. They reflect not just beauty, but also strength, kindness, and quiet confidence. Here are…
Dhanush‘s much-anticipated film ‘Kara’ was released today (April 30), and the film received a good response at its box office debut. Although the movie had a weekday release, it still garnered some decent houseful shows at various places, particularly in urban cities. Directed by Vignesh Raja, the action thriller features Dhanush in a rugged and…
RR manager Romi Bhinder violates PMOA protocol (Screengrab) It has been nearly two days since Rajasthan Royals manager Romi Binder was seen using a mobile phone in the team’s dugout, which is a violation of “PMOA (Players and Match Officials Area) Protocol – 2026”, but the BCCI has yet to act on the serious violation….
Hantavirus outbreak kills 3 on Atlantic cruise ship An American travel blogger has described panic and uncertainty aboard a luxury cruise ship struck by a suspected hantavirus outbreak in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Cape Verde, which has killed three passengers and left dozens stranded at sea.The incident unfolded on the Dutch-flagged expedition…
Vidya Bharati Students Excel in Assam HSLC 2026 Results GUWAHATI: Jyotirmay Das, a student of Sankardev Sishu Niketan, Patacharkuchi, secured the 1st rank in the Assam HSLC Examination 2026, bringing pride to Vidya Bharati family. Vidya Bharati-affiliated schools in Assam function through Shishu Shiksha Samiti, Assam, while in Barak Valley and Dima Hasao they are…
MUMBAI: Banks have made a host of suggestions on how govt could attract $30–$50bn foreign exchange, most of them involving the central bank subsidising the hedging cost of the foreign exchange.While the interest rate differential between India and the US is far less than the 4–5% in 2013, bankers say that the macroeconomic fundamentals are…
Revive limp vegetables with a simple cold shock technique. Chefs use this icy water bath to rehydrate produce, restoring their crispness by boosting turgor pressure. Imagine this scenario: after preparing all day for a glorious Sunday roast dinner, you take some carrots out of your fridge, which, instead of feeling like fresh vegetables, have the…