Aretha Franklin turned a simple song into a civil rights anthem. Image credit – Wikimedia A song that defined a generation and became the greatest of all time for its take on the cultural revolution. “Respect,” recorded by Aretha Franklin in 1967, is considered to be one of the most influential songs in the history…
MS Dhoni during a practice session. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: MS Dhoni could be on the verge of a much-anticipated return for Chennai Super Kings, with the veteran set to undergo a crucial fitness test ahead of their IPL 2026 clash against Delhi Capitals on Saturday.The 44-year-old has missed the opening matches of the season…
How Moms for Liberty is shaping US education policy and student futures. (AP Photo) A parents’ advocacy group that once focused on local school board races in the United States has rapidly expanded its influence into the highest levels of policymaking, raising important questions about how grassroots activism can shape national education priorities. Moms for…
Balance is your theme today. The Moon supports practical choices, and Mercury helps you keep the day running even if plans shift. Income will match your spending, so you won’t feel squeezed, but you also won’t feel rich. Fair enough.A long journey may get cancelled or postponed. Don’t sulk. Utilize this time for any necessary…
File photo of the ILT20 Trophy. The International League T20 (ILT20) continues to position itself as one of the most compelling T20 properties, with Season 4 delivering significant gains in global reach and commercial maturity.Speaking on the league’s growth, Ishan Chopra, Head of Partnerships – ILT20 & Commercial Head at the Emirates Cricket Board, outlined…
One of the most iconic and entertaining characters played by Anil Kapoor is undoubtedly Majnu Bhai from ‘Welcome’, a role that continues to be loved and quoted by fans even today. The quirky gangster, known for his eccentric behaviour and comic timing, has achieved cult status over the years. Recently, the actor revealed that this…
Filmmaker Vikram Bhatt and his wife Shwetambari Bhatt were arrested by the Rajasthan Police in Mumbai on December 7, 2025, in connection with a Rs 30 crore cheating case, before being granted bail in February 2026. Months later, Vikram shared a deeply personal account of his time in custody, recalling a frightening health scare during…
Wall Street retreated sharply on Friday as a sell-off in artificial intelligence-linked technology stocks and rising concerns over inflation triggered by elevated oil prices pushed major US indices lower from record highs, AP reported.The S&P 500 fell 1.1 per cent after hitting an all-time high a day earlier, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped…
If a weaker monsoon impacts the output of crops, then higher food prices will feed quickly into inflation, a risk that is too real to be ignored. (AI image) India, backed by its strong domestic growth story, is the world’s fastest growing major economy. Which is not to say it is without its vulnerabilities. The…
Sri Lanka wicketkeeper-batter Kusal Mendis did not respond to a question related to the IPL after a PSL 2026 match against Lahore Qalandars on Saturday at the National Stadium in Karachi. In a video shared on social media, a person, perhaps the media manager of Peshawar Zalmi, is also heard asking the reporter to keep…