KOLKATA: The pressure was building up for Kolkata Knight Riders after six winless matches and the significance of Sunday’s victory wasn’t lost on Varun Chakravarthy.“I saw more tears in the dressing room today than after we had won the tournament (in 2024),” the spinner said. “This win has a huge significance for us.”It kept them…
The day begins with a slightly low mood. You may feel like you’re carrying a bag of stones, even if nothing terrible has happened. Saturn’s weight shows up as hurdles in work and delays in routine tasks.Don’t let irritation take the steering wheel. Be cautious while driving, the seed is clear, and your mind may…
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Monday said the central bank is closely monitoring inflation risks arising from the spike in energy prices due to the Iran war, but cautioned that there is limited scope for policy intervention in such supply-driven shocks.Speaking at Harvard University before nearly 400 students, Powell said energy shocks typically tend…
For many children, memorising and reciting a Sanskrit composition like the Shiv Tandav Stotram would itself require immense dedication and practice. Eight-year-old Om N. from Karnataka’s Sirsi has now earned a place in the International Book of Records after reciting the Shiv Tandav Stotram while performing a wall-supported hands-free Shirshasana – a feat that required…
Richard Osman, the bestselling author of the hit ‘Thursday Murder Club’ novel series and former co-host of ‘Pointless’ and ‘House of Games’, was among several prominent figures to receive an OBE (Order of the British Empire), one of the United Kingdom’s most prestigious civilian honours awarded for outstanding contributions to public life, from the Princess…
Rice and chapati sit at the center of many Indian meals, and the question of which is “better” rarely has a simple answer. Brown rice earns points for fibre, white rice wins on softness and digestibility, and chapati often feels like the safer everyday choice because it is made from whole wheat and usually eaten…
Actor‑turned‑politician Kangana Ranaut has denied dating rumours with MP Chirag Paswan, calling him just a friend linked by their 2011 film Mile Na Mile Hum. She clarified their bond is a “friendly vibe,” while both are now better known for politics than films. Her recent project is Emergency, which she directed and starred in as…
Born in Perth, Mitchell grew up swinging bats under dad Geoff’s watchful eye—the first to win a World Cup as player and coach. Brother Shaun’s 23-year career inspired sibling rivalry turned respect. Mitch captained Australia’s U19 to 2010 glory, starred in 2015 ODI World Cup and 2021 T20 triumph, and vice-captained 2023 ODI WC. IPL…
Bollywood’s glitzy birthday bashes often spark curiosity about the kind of lavish gifts stars might receive. However, producer Ektaa Kapoor recently offered a reality check, revealing that such assumptions are far from the truth. One often sees actors like Salman Khan and Shah Rukh Khan throw lavish birthday parties for their close friends from the…
Viktor Frankl (Image: Wikipedia) People usually imagine that difficult situations are what make life unbearable. It sounds like a reasonable assumption because it matches what most of us see around us. Financial stress weighs people down. Illness changes families. Relationships break. Careers take unexpected turns. Some periods feel unfair even when someone has done everything…