GUWAHATI: “I asked myself one question — can I do it again or not? And I had a very clear answer.” That was Ishan Kishan, collecting the player-ofthe-match award in only his second game back for India.For two years, the diminutive Jharkhand captain was out of the national set-up but never out of belief. The…
The makers of ‘Patriot’ unveiled Nayanthara’s character poster, sparking fan excitement. A hidden Morse code within the poster revealed a significant date, April 23, adding to the intrigue. The film, directed by Mahesh Narayanan, reunites Mammootty and Mohanlal after nearly two decades and promises an intense narrative with its tagline, “Dissent is patriotic.” ‘Patriot’ makers…
PM Narendra Modi (File photo) NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday urged young citizens to register as voters upon turning 18, calling it a vital step towards strengthening India’s democracy and fulfilling their constitutional responsibility.Speaking during the 130th episode of his monthly radio programme Mann Ki Baat, Modi highlighted the significance of the…
While investments in infrastructure creation of track and rolling stock have been significant, average train speeds have remained 50–52 kmph for mail/express passengers. By Dhruv Gadh and Nitin KumarThe transport and logistics sector serves as the backbone for India’s Viksit Bharat @2047 vision. As our national carrier, the railways connect remote places, while providing a…
The Bangladesh Cricket Board confirmed on Saturday that it has accepted the ICC’s decision to replace its national team with Scotland in next month’s T20 World Cup, conceding that it had exhausted all available options.Earlier in the day, the ICC officially announced Scotland as Bangladesh’s replacement for the tournament, which will be jointly hosted by…
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…
