Mumbai Indians’ captain Hardik Pandya. (AP Photo) MUMBAI: Captaining five-time champions Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings is never a straightforward task. The challenge becomes even more daunting when the men in charge are asked to fill the towering shoes of Rohit Sharma and MS Dhoni, figures who enjoy near-mythical status at their respective franchises….
Vir Vikram Yadv (Image credit: ministry of environment, forest and climate change website) NEW DELHI: Senior bureaucrat Vir Vikram Yadav has been appointed Director General of the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), replacing Faiz Ahmed Kidwai, according to an official order issued on Tuesday, cited by PTI. Yadav, a 1996-batch IAS officer of the…
Very few Hollywood actresses have managed to achieve the feats Cameron Diaz did: she has always gone against the industry stereotype. Where most people see stars as products of luck, red carpets, or sudden success, Diaz keeps things real. She’s never made it sound magical or easy. In fact, her story is all about discipline,…
Morgan Rielly admits he’s jealous of Blue Jays’ World Series success (Getty Images) The Chicago Blackhawks have become a team to watch in the NHL offseason, with multiple trade rumors linking them to notable talents, one of those is Toronto Maple Leafs’ Morgan Rielly and Matthew Knies. A few weeks back, the trade buzz around…
India’s push for self-reliance in advanced weapons systems has received a major boost with the induction-ready Dhruvastra, the helicopter-launched variant of the Nag anti-tank guided missile (ATGM). Developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), Dhruvastra — earlier known as HELINA (Helicopter-Launched Nag) — is designed to give Indian armed forces a decisive edge…
Rajasthan is the land of architectural marvels. The royal state is defined by grand palaces, ancient forts and stunning temples. While a number of palaces and forts in Rajasthan have made a mark internationally, few wonders are still waiting to be discovered. And one such marvel is Chand Baori in Abhaneri. Anand Mahindra, the top…
Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei on Wednesday honored fallen commanders of Hezbollah and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, calling their deaths a testament to the resistance movement’s struggle against the United States and Israel, as the conflict in West Asia entered its second month.In a series of posts shared on the account purportedly attributed to…
Welcoming the joys of parenthood once again, actor James McAvoy, aged 46, has announced the arrival of his second child with wife Lisa Liberati. Now navigating the whirlwind of raising two kids, McAvoy shares that while the worry has ebbed, the exhaustion has certainly increased. James McAvoy has welcomed a second child and is speaking…
Ken Karunaas’s ‘Youth’ is enjoying a strong theatrical run, crossing 18 days with consistent audience reception. The film’s youthful vibe and engaging performances have driven steady box office collections, even on weekdays. Its third weekend saw a notable increase, pushing total India net collections to approximately Rs 48.39 crore and worldwide gross to Rs 66.52…
NEW DELHI: The government has imposed export duties on diesel and turbine fuel, a move aimed at improving availability of these products in the domestic market, according to the CBIC chairman’s statement on Friday.The decision is also expected to strengthen the country’s energy security by ensuring adequate supplies amid evolving global conditions.Revenue collections from the…