Asian markets rose on Monday, boosted by Japan’s Nikkei, as the country moves closer to naming its first female prime minister. Investors are also watching US inflation data due this week, expected to have only a minor impact on plans for further rate cuts. Nikkei rallied 1383 points, up 2.9% to reach 48,965. Hong Kong’s…
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…
Kolkata: A total of 151 fishermen from India and Bangladesh were repatriated to their respective countries as part of a coordinated exchange on Thursday, reports Tamaghna Banerjee.Twenty-three Indian fishermen and two Indian fishing boats were released by Bangladesh, and 128 Bangladeshi fishermen along with five fishing boats were freed by India, officials said. The mutual…
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said “the pain of centuries finds rest today” as he ceremonially hoisted a saffron “Dharma Dhwaj” atop the Ram Janmabhoomi Temple’s 191-foot-high shikhar in Ayodhya.Addressing the “Dharm Dhwaj Arohan Mahotsav” at Ram Temple, PM Modi said, “Today, the entire India and the world is Ram-may. There is…
A Kerala assault survivor has broken her silence after an eight-year legal battle, expressing disappointment with the justice system and questioning equality before the law. While six accused were convicted, she highlighted suspicious turns in the trial, including the tampering of crucial evidence and rejected pleas to change the judge, leading to a loss of…
Ahead of the grand ‘Globetrotter’ event tomorrow, November 15, 2025, actor Mahesh Babu urged fans to strictly follow entry rules and possess an Event Pass for access. Director S.S. Rajamouli also issued a similar warning, emphasizing security measures near Ramoji Film City. The event will unveil Mahesh Babu’s look and the first teaser, with a…
Harbhajan Singh and Team Pakistan (Photo by File and AP) NEW DELHI: Former Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh believes India will beat Pakistan in their T20 World Cup match, but he warned that India must handle Pakistan’s spinner Usman Tariq carefully. He said India should stay calm and confident during the game.“India will win the match….
Paul Rudd and Jack Black headline the new ‘Anaconda’ film, a unique blend of reboot and sequel. Original star Ice Cube’s cameo approval was a highlight at the LA premiere. Director Tom Gormican revealed a chaotic production, including a rewritten finale due to a cyclone and a cast more focused on impromptu jam sessions than…
Lionel Messi’s visit to India has taken a new twist, with a new venue in South India being named. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky) Lionel Messi’s much-anticipated ‘GOAT Tour to India 2025’ has undergone a major change, with a new venue officially added as the new southern leg of the tour following the cancellation of Argentina’s proposed…
When it comes to weddings, most Indians want them to be big, fat and bling. The wedding season is off to a strong start; hotels from Corbett to Bodh Gaya are booked as more Indians choose offbeat locales to tie the knot, shopping of Banarasi sarees, sherwanis, shoes and jewellery is in full swing and…
