PV Sindhu and Carolina Marin (Image credit: BAI) NEW DELHI: Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu on Friday wrote a touching tribute for Spanish badminton legend Carolina Marin. Marin announced her retirement from professional badminton on Thursday, saying she is still dealing with the aftereffects of the serious injury she sustained at Paris 2024. Marin won…
Asian markets showed little movement on Monday as several trading floors closed for Lunar New Year celebrations. Japan’s disappointing economic growth of just 0.1 per cent in late 2025 added pressure on newly elected Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. Meanwhile, US markets will stay shut for Presidents’ Day, and gold prices dipped slightly after reaching $5,000…
In a touching moment, veteran actor Rakesh Bedi expressed his deep joy as ‘Dhurandhar’ soared at the box office, making waves across the industry. Casting director Mukesh Chhabra captured Bedi’s emotional response, noting how the celebrated actor felt like he had finally reached star status after 49 years in the field. The performances of each…
Experts have indicated that if oil prices stay elevated, the currency could move into the 94–95 per dollar range. (AI image) Rupee depreciated against the US dollar in early trade on Tuesday, falling to levels of 93.71, down 18 paise from its Monday closing. On Monday, the rupee had breached the 94 per dollar mark…
Global stock markets rose sharply on Monday as investors showed optimism amid reports that the US government shutdown could soon be resolved, after a breakthrough in the record 40-day standoff.Dow was trading up 115 points or 0.25%, reaching 47,103. Nasdaq also inched 1.95% or 448 points, to trade at 23,452 at 8:50 PM IST. S&P…
Aanya Bisht and C Lalramsanga compete against Korea during a mixed doubles quarter-final match (Photo: BFI/Badminton Photo) India concluded their campaign at the BWF World Junior Mixed Team Championships with a bronze medal after losing to defending champions Indonesia in the semifinals in Guwahati on Friday.The Indian team had made history by securing their first…
Suryakumar Yadav and Kuldeep Yadav (Image credit: PTI) NEW DELHI: India’s march in the T20 World Cup 2026 gathered further momentum in Colombo as they outclassed Pakistan by 61 runs, reinforcing their dominance in the tournament’s most intense rivalry. It was India’s eighth win in nine T20 World Cup meetings against their neighbours, and the…
NEW DELHI: Over 2,000 people, including 1,600 students, were evacuated on Monday after a major oleum gas leak from a chemical unit in Maharashtra’s Palghar district left dense white fumes hanging over a five-kilometre radius, officials confirmed.The leak, which occurred around 2pm at Bhageria Industries Ltd in the Boisar MIDC industrial area.Palghar district collector Dr…
Ben Stokes of England leads his team out during day two of the Fourth Test in the 2025/26 Ashes Series between Australia and England at Melbourne Cricket Ground on December 27, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo/Getty Images) Ben Stokes and Steve Smith said on Saturday that a Test match finishing in two days was “not…
India women secured a historic win at DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai to secure a record sum in prize money from the ICC (AP Photo/Rafiq Maqbool) Team India are set to pocket a record-breaking sum from the International Cricket Council (ICC) following their historic victory in the Women’s World Cup 2025 final against South…
