The Iran war has entered its fourth week and global oil markets are showing a clear split with actual fuel supply prices are rising much faster than widely tracked oil futures. Brent crude, the global benchmark, has jumped over 50% to around $112 a barrel following the near-complete closure of the Strait of Hormuz and…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: Rajasthan Royals begin their IPL 2026 campaign against Chennai Super Kings on March 30 at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati, with the spotlight firmly on 14-year-old batting prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi.Renowned for his aggressive strokeplay, Sooryavanshi has already piled up records across formats. He heads into IPL 2026…
Gwyneth Paltrow has once again leaned into her “nepo baby” status with a good‑natured jab at her own Hollywood entry, joking that she is “one of the original nepo babies”.While accepting an honor at the 2026 New York Women in Film & Television Muse Awards on March 20. The event, which celebrated women in the…
Caravan tourism is seeing a surge in popularity, driven by a growing tribe who skip hotels and over-curated experiences in favour of travel at their own pace, giving up room service for spontaneityJust after sunrise, somewhere between the misty curves of Igatpuri and the Sahyadri ridges, Vaibhav Surve unlatches the door of his caravan and…
NEW DELHI: Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan has flagged concerns over Rinku Singh’s form ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, stating that his dip in performances could be a key issue for Kolkata Knight Riders to address.KKR begin their campaign against five-time champions Mumbai Indians in Mumbai on March 29. Rinku heads into…
Suraj Venjaramoodu’s Tamil film ‘Youth’ is making a strong box office debut, crossing Rs 11.95 crore net in its opening three days. The coming-of-age drama, focusing on a 15-year-old’s journey, saw a significant 38.6% growth on its third day. The film’s steady performance indicates a positive reception for the actor’s latest Tamil venture. Suraj Venjaramoodu‘s…
NEW DELHI: With the conflict in the West Asia region threatening to engulf energy infrastructure, and amid concerns about a possible LPG crisis at home, PM Modi spoke to the Iranian President, Masoud Pezeshkian, for the second time since the start of military hostilities and reiterated the importance of safeguarding freedom of navigation and ensuring…
NEW DELHI: Deepening its investigation into the alleged multi-crore fraud involving Reliance Communications (RCOM) and State Bank of India (SBI), CBI has questioned three former top-tier executives of the Anil Ambani-led Reliance Group.The agency issued summons to Satish Seth and Gautam Doshi, both former group managing directors, for examination in connection with the FIR registered…
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (PTI Photo/Shailendra Bhojak) Ravichandran Ashwin has given a strong early endorsement of Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s title defence, insisting the franchise has assembled a squad capable of adding another IPL crown in the next couple of seasons. After ending a 17-year title drought in 2025, RCB enter IPL 2026 carrying the weight of…
‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’ has been the talk of the town right from the word go, and this Ranveer Singh starrer spy thriller has lived up to the expectations of the audience. Released just a few months ago following its first instalment, the Aditya Dhar-directed movie has broken box office records by joining the 500 crore…
