NEW DELHI: Former England captain Andrew Strauss has questioned the timing of Ben Stokes‘ retirement announcement, saying it became a “huge distraction” for England during the decisive Test against New Zealand.Stokes announced his retirement from international cricket during the final Test at Trent Bridge, informing his teammates on the morning of Day 4. The news…
Vaibhav Suryavanshi vs Jasprit Bumrah In the much-anticipated clash between Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Jasprit Bumrah, the 15-year-old achieved what even stars like Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson, Shubman Gill, Nicholas Pooran, and Travis Head haven’t managed in T20 cricket against the formidable Bumrah.In a moment that perfectly captured the fearless spirit of youth, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi announced…
As the Middle East conflict continues to strain global energy supplies, the government is pushing for faster expansion of piped natural gas (PNG) connections across the country. But the plan is facing a major hurdle. A shortage of certified gas plumbers has slowed the rollout, with city gas distribution (CGD) companies currently adding only 8,000-10,000…
You’ll work hard today, no doubt about it. Saturn pushes duty and the Moon adds restlessness, so you may feel tense even while doing everything right.Still, there’s a nice social thread running through the day. Relations with neighbours improve, and you might participate in a celebration at a neighbour’s residence. A small chat near the…
‘7 Khoon Maaf’ is considered one of the best films of Priyanka Chopra‘s career. The film hit theatres in 2011, it made headlines not just for Priyanka’s ace performance but also for a controversy involving Annu Kapoor and an intimate scene in the film. His remarks at the time triggered conversations around consent, comfort, and…
The day is characterized by an uplifting scent, such as jasmine in a doorway. You might be invited to an informal gathering or an event with your family, and your presence can lift the mood without having to work too hard. Monetary-wise, you’ll feel satisfied. The Moon and Venus support pleasant exchanges, so even routine…
Shreyas Iyer with his sister Shresta Iyer (Pic credit: Shresta Iyer’s Instagram post) NEW DELHI: Shresta Iyer, sister of Punjab Kings skipper and India ODI vice-captain Shreyas Iyer, has deleted her viral social media video after receiving threat messages, saying what was meant as “light-hearted banter” was widely misunderstood.The controversy erupted after Punjab Kings’ IPL…
NEW DELHI: LPG sales in May declined by over 19% year-on-year, while petrol and diesel consumption grew 2.8% and 1%, respectively, govt data has revealed.Consumption of aviation fuel registered year-on-year decline of 0.8% in the month.Provisional data from Petroleum Planning and Analysis Cell showed that LPG sales fell to 2.1 million tonnes (MT) in May…
Kolkata Knight Riders’ Sunil Narine (ANI Photo) Kolkata Knight Riders’ start to the season has been far from ideal. Still chasing their first victory, they have just a single point to show for their efforts, earned from a rain-hit clash against Punjab Kings. For a side with three IPL titles to its name, the early…