Pakistan’s Shaheen Shah Afridi celebrates with teammates (AP/PTI) Former India opener Virender Sehwag has bluntly dismissed Pakistan’s chances of reaching the semi-finals of the T20 World Cup 2026, stating he does not see Salman Ali Agha’s side pulling off the required miracle.Pakistan are still mathematically alive in the race for the last four, thanks to…
Blake Lively has hit the headlines once again, this time over her controversial subpoenas issued to various entertainment portals, journalists and social media influencers, among others. Broadcaster Megyn Kelly went viral on Friday, after she launched a scathing attack on the actress, labelling her as a “’narcissistic, liar, bully, brat” after alleging she was “targeted”…
Suryakumar Yadav (ICC Photo) NEW DELHI: Two days after captaining India to the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup title, Suryakumar Yadav is still absorbing the magnitude of the achievement, which has placed him alongside greats like Kapil Dev, MS Dhoni, and Rohit Sharma, all of whom led India to ICC trophies.Soon after returning from Ahmedabad,…
Kirsten Dunst is preparing for a captivating return in the highly awaited sequel, ‘The Housemaid’s Secret.’ Joining her is Sydney Sweeney, who once again takes on her beloved role. With the creative team of director Paul Feig and writer Rebecca Sonnenshine back together, fans can expect a rollercoaster of surprises in this new chapter. ‘The…
MUMBAI: Some friction, long viewed as a flaw in digital payments, is now being seen as a feature. An RBI discussion paper proposes to introduce a short delay, or “lag”, for high-value transfers above Rs 10,000. This gives customers time to rethink a transaction and cancel it if they suspect fraud. Customers may also be…
Palash Muchhal seen in public for the first time Music composer Palash Muchhal made his first public appearance at Mumbai airport on Monday following the unexpected postponement of his wedding to cricketer Smriti Mandhana.Muchhal was seen at the airport accompanied by his mother and family members. While maintaining a low profile, he did not avoid…
‘Aadu 3’ gears up for a March 19, 2026 release, boasting impressive pre-sales nearing Rs 6 crore, with Kerala leading ticket sales. Director Midhun Manuel Thomas reveals a two-part narrative strategy for extensive world-building. The film reunites Jayasurya with a large ensemble cast, promising an epic conclusion if audiences support it. ‘Aadu 3’ is all…
CHANDIGARH: The search and rescue operation for ace Indian rally driver Hari Singh, 59, continued for a second day on Friday with rescuers now confining their efforts to a section of coral reefs near Vaavu Atoll in the Maldives where the speedboat mishap occurred on Thursday, reports Sukhmani Kooner.Specialised dive teams will look for them…
NEW DELHI: Bharti Enterprises and Warburg Pincus on Wednesday announced a strategic investment in Haier India, a subsidiary of Chinese consumer electronics maker Haier Group, picking up a collective 49% stake in the company. This is the second major Chinese company to have sold a sizeable stake in its Indian business after MG Motor, a…
Sanchar Saathi mobile app In what raises privacy concerns and fears around state surveillance, govt has asked smartphone makers to mandatorily pre-install its Sanchar Saathi app on their devices, ostensibly to strengthen cyber security on the devices and prevent tampering and spoofing of IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity) number.The order, originally issued on November 21,…
