More than two weeks after Beijing announced easing restrictions on rare earth exports, supplies of critical magnets from China are yet to resume, leaving Indian automakers and component suppliers struggling to manage the shortfall on a day-to-day basis. Industry executives expressed concern that while high-level talks are underway between the two countries, the situation on…
The beloved P. Stanley, a distinguished producer whose influence shaped Malayalam cinema in the 70s and 80s, has departed at the age of 81. Best known for his support of Padmarajan’s timeless masterpiece ‘Thoovanathumbikal’, Stanley was also an accomplished writer and assistant director. No one will be able to forget the veteran Padmarajan‘s evergreen classic…
Naseeruddin Shah is known for always being vocal about his opinions without any hesitation. From critiquing films and actors to voicing his views on socio-political matters, the veteran actor has never shied away from expressing his views. However, one subject he has largely kept private is his personal belief system about God and religion. That…
Mustafizur Rahman. (Photo/Agencies) NEW DELHI: The BCCI on Friday said it was not its place to comment on Bangladesh’s participation in the T20 World Cup, stating that the matter falls under the International Cricket Council’s jurisdiction. The clarification came after a review meeting of the board’s Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru.Bangladesh have asked the…
Damien Martyn (Image credit: Instagram) Former Australia cricketer Damien Martyn, who was recently diagnosed with meningitis and admitted to a hospital on the Gold Coast, is on the path to recovery, according to a report quoting his family. The 54-year-old former right-handed batter, who played 67 Tests, was earlier reported to have been placed in…
In a heartfelt statement, filmmaker M. Night Shyamalan honors the memory of his father, Dr. Nelliat C. Shyamalan, an esteemed cardiologist and passionate historian who passed away at the age of 88. Dr. Shyamalan played a pivotal role in shaping his son’s film career, even lending his expertise as co-producer of M. Night’s inaugural feature….
Gold prices slipped in the domestic derivatives market on Friday, mirroring the softer trend overseas as traders reacted to easing expectations of a near-term US Federal Reserve rate cut.Gold contracts on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) opened weak and stayed under pressure through the session. The December futures dropped by Rs 345, or 0.27%, settling…
Sachin Tendulkar and Sourav Ganguly (AFP Photo) NEW DELHI: The past week was quite turbulent for the cricket world — from Mustafizur Rahman being released by the Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL, to the Bangladesh Cricket Board’s decision not to send its team to India for the upcoming T20 World Cup, and now the…
Sanju Samson drops catch (Screengrabs) It was a bittersweet evening for Sanju Samson in Dubai as India sealed their place in the Asia Cup 2025 final with a comprehensive 41-run win over Bangladesh on Wednesday. While the Men in Blue ticked most boxes, Samson endured a tough day at the office, not getting a chance…
NEW DELHI: Former India wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik on Saturday praised Rohit Sharma for his leadership, impact, and influence on the Indian cricket team during his tenure as ODI captain.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!“Rohit Sharma. Thank you so much. You were a phenomenal captain — tactically astute, but most importantly, very,…
