In a surprising turn of events, Yuzvendra Chahal, the well-known Indian cricketer, was seen with Shefali Bagga, a familiar face from ‘Bigg Boss 13,’ stirring the pot on social media. Just days prior, Chahal and his supposed girlfriend RJ Mahvash had unfollowed each other, with her later sharing enigmatic thoughts about ‘life adjustments’ and embracing…
Once the preserve of people who had lived long, complicated lives — ageing film stars, war survivors, Nobel laureates — memoirs now follow a different timetable. From bookstore front tables to literary fest panels across India, writers in their twenties and thirties are redefining what a memoir looks like, and who gets to tell it.These…
The US government is set to acquire a 10% stake in Oklahoma-based USA Rare Earth, as part of Trump administration’s $1.6 billion investment. The package is aimed towards supporting the firm to develop a local mine and magnet production facility, according to two sources familiar with the deal.In addition to this government-backed investment, USA Rare…
Shahid Afridi (Image credit: X) Shahid Afridi has strongly criticised the International Cricket Council following Bangladesh’s removal from the 2026 T20 World Cup, accusing the governing body of applying different standards to different teams. The former Pakistan captain pointed to what he described as the ICC’s “inconsistency”, referencing how India’s concerns during the 2025 Champions…
The excitement surrounding ‘Border 2’ is palpable, especially in Uttar Pradesh where cinema-goers turned heads with a lively procession of colorful tractors en route to the theaters. This war drama, starring the charismatic Sunny Deol, has already captured a staggering Rs 35 crore in its second day of release. The Sunny Deol, Varun Dhawan, Diljit…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi (File photo/PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday extended greetings to citizens on National Voters’ Day and urged people to honour the spirit of democracy by consistently participating in the electoral process, calling it essential for strengthening the resolve towards a Viksit Bharat.National Voters’ Day is observed annually on January 25…
For the Union Budget 2026-2027, India’s gems and jewellery industry is urging the government for a mix of GST cuts, customs reforms and policy changes to counter global trade headwinds and improve export competitiveness.In its pre-Budget memorandum submitted to finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman, the Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) highlighted measures aimed at…
Sunrisers Eastern Cape will take on Pretoria Capitals in the SA20 final TimesofIndia.com in Cape Town: Tristan Stubbs was full of jokes on the eve of the fourth SA20 final against Pretoria Capitals. That is not just the fourth final of South Africa’s T20 competition, but also for the Sunrisers Eastern Cape (SEC). No team…
Hollywood loves a good rebound story, but model Brooks Nader just slammed the brakes on whispers of a romance with Ben Affleck. The 28-year-old diva addressed the buzz head-on after gossip sites claimed the pair were having a romantic relationship. Ben Affleck and Brooks Nader: How were the relationship rumours started? It kicked off when…
Hirapur: An unidentified bike-borne assailant shot dead a 45-year-old shopowner on his way to offer prayers at a nearby mosque in Karim Dangal in West Burdwan’s Hirapur on Saturday morning. The deceased has been identified as Md Sarfuddin, the owner of a grilles and other steel structures shop in the area, reports Mohammad Asif.Police have…
