US stocks traded steadier on Wednesday after two days of sharp swings, as oil prices paused their rapid climb amid continued uncertainty over the economic fallout from the war involving Iran.The S&P 500 rose 0.5 per cent in morning trade. The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 180 points, or 0.4 per cent, as of 10:15…
Babar Azam of Sydney Sixers (Photo by Ayush Kumar/Getty Images) The Big Bash League 2026 was meant to be a stage for Pakistan’s biggest batting stars to showcase their skills in the shortest format of the game. Instead, it has turned into an uncomfortable spotlight. Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan now sit at the very…
In a dazzling debut, Prabhas’s ‘The Raja Saab’ has captivated audiences, amassing a staggering Rs 53.75 crore on its first day at the box office. The exhilarating blend of horror and comedy continued to attract viewers, with the film’s total India nett collection hitting Rs 108.93 crore by Sunday, while its worldwide earnings reached Rs…
Joy for 1 family, agony for another: Sunali back, cousin Sweety still trapped in B’desh KOLKATA: Tears of relief flowed in one mud-walled home in Bengal’s Birbhum district. A kilometre away, another house filled with the same prayers stayed silent.On Saturday, Sunali Khatun returned to Paikar village with her son Shabir, 8, after months of…
NEW DELHI: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Thursday arrested an absconding accused in a 2021 CPI (Maoist) conspiracy case involving attempts to re-energise the banned terrorist organisation in the Magadh Zone.The accused, identified as Chandan Kumar, was nabbed in Mumbai. A resident of district Jehanabad, Bihar, he was an active member of CPI (Maoist),…
Shubman Gill (AP Photo/James Elsby) Aakash Chopra believes Shubman Gill will face serious pressure in the upcoming five-match T20I series against Australia, not only because of his poor Asia Cup form but also due to strong competition from Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sanju Samson. The former India opener said that head coach Gautam Gambhir’s T20 World…
Agastya Nanda dazzles in his first film, ‘Ikkis,’ yet the reception has been polarized, particularly for its depiction of Pakistan. To address critics, a mid-credits disclaimer—added post the release of ‘Dhurandhar’—highlights historical tensions, igniting a lively online discourse on the film’s storyline and perspectives. Agastya Nanda made his big-screen debut with Sriram Raghavan‘s ‘Ikkis’. The…
Anaswara Rajan’s film ‘With Love’ is enjoying a successful second week at the box office, nearing Rs 23.11 crore in India net. Despite typical weekday dips, the movie maintains momentum, with Day 14 collections holding steady. Audiences are praising the film’s engaging narrative and the director’s vision for capturing a nostalgic first-love feel. ‘With Love’…
MasterChef Vikas Khanna recently hosted Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone at his New York restaurant, Bungalow, turning the couple’s year-end vacation into a celebration of two milestones — Deepika’s first-ever modak and Ranveer’s record-breaking film Dhurandhar.Calling it a moment of cultural pride and gratitude, Vikas wrote, “This has to be the most blessed end to…
Paresh Rawan’s ‘The Taj Story’ released in cinemas on Friday, October 31 after much controversy around it. The film did manage to create some buzz and has been doing decently well at the box office while competing with biggies like ‘Baahubali: The Epic’, ‘Thamma’ and more. Another film which is doing well in cinemas at…
