A former JPMorgan banker accused of making explosive sexual harassment claims against a senior executive has hired a high-profile New York lawyer known for representing accusers of Jeffrey Epstein.Chirayu Rana, an Indian-origin former Wall Street analyst is being represented by Daniel Kaiser of the law firm Kaiser, Saurborn & Mair. Kaiser has previously acted for…
India’s Dhruv Jurel (PTI Photo) India A will be led by wicketkeeper-batter Dhruv Jurel in their upcoming two multi-day matches against Sri Lanka A, with the squad also featuring a number of fresh faces and standout domestic performers. The selection committee, headed by Ajit Agarkar, announced the squad on Saturday. Devdutt Padikkal has been named…
NEW DELHI: The rebels of the Trinamool Congress on Thursday upped their ante against Abhishek Banerjee and explained the reason for their dissent.Expelled TMC MLA Sandipan Saha told PTI that the breaking point came during a post-election meeting where legislators were allegedly told that criticism of party national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee would not be…
NEW DELHI: India’s smartphones market has opened 2026 on a weak note, recording its slowest start in six years as shipments slipped 3% year-on-year in the March quarter, according to Counterpoint Research. The decline may appear modest, but the underlying pressures suggest a more persistent demand slowdown.As per the report, smartphones are getting pricier, and…
Ishan Kishan and Daniel Vettori (PTI Photo) BENGALURU: Sunrisers Hyderabad will be without their regular skipper and lead pacer Pat Cummins for at least the first two weeks of the IPL, with the Australian currently working his way back to full bowling fitness.Head coach Daniel Vettori moved to allay concerns around Cummins’ condition, stressing that…
SSC releases CAPFs and Assam Rifles GD exam schedule for 2026 SSC GD exam 2026 schedule: The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has issued the examination schedule for the Constable (GD) recruitment in Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs), Secretariat Security Force (SSF), and Rifleman (GD) in Assam Rifles for 2026. The notification, released by the Commission…
Director Jeethu Joseph, known for gripping narratives, addresses criticism of his films’ “serial-level” technical quality. He explains his preference for realism in lighting and art direction, aiming for authenticity over current trends. Joseph also points to targeted negative online campaigns influencing audience perception, while confirming ‘Drishyam 3’ will explore a different storytelling path. Mollywood director…
Representative image (Source: AP) At least five people were killed and one other injured after a collapse at an illegal mining operation in southwest China’s Yunnan province on Sunday, AP reported citing state-run Xinhua news agency.The incident occurred at around 4.30 am in Baiwu village in Huize County. However, it was not specified that what…
India, Japan sign agreements in quantum technology, health research cooperation NEW DELHI: India and Japan on Wednesday strengthened their cooperation in emerging technologies and health research, with both countries exchanging agreements in the fields of quantum science and medical devices during a high-level bilateral meeting in New Delhi.Japan’s Minister for Science and Technology Policy and…
Riyan Parag and Ajinkya Rahane (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) KOLKATA: Kolkata Knight Riders’ season is going from bad to worse and knives will surely be out. As they reach the halfway stage of the IPL without a win, Sunday’s match against Rajasthan Royals at the Eden here might provide them with an opportunity to embark on…