Ramiz Raja, Shaheen Afridi and David Warner during the mascot fight. (Video grab) A Pakistan Super League clash between Karachi Kings and Lahore Qalandars delivered high drama even before the first ball was bowled, as a staged mascot scuffle at the toss left players, commentators and fans in splits.The light-hearted “fight” between the two team…
‘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…
CHENNAI: JK Tyre has announced one of the largest capacity expansion programmes among Indian tyre manufacturers, despite concerns over the impact of the West Asia crisis on raw material prices. The company has earmarked Rs 4,980 crore to expand the capacities of its truck and bus radial (TBR) and passenger car radial (PCR) tyre businesses…
R Praggnanandhaa’s invisible second Vaibhav Suri (Photo by Michal Walusza) NEW DELHI: FIDE Master (FM) Prasenjit Dutta, a man whose life has been a series of tactical gambles and late-game recoveries, runs a renowned academy in the heart of New Delhi. For years, he followed a predictable ritual. Whenever a particularly gifted student walked through…
MS Dhoni will miss Chennai Super Kings‘ (CSK) IPL 2026 opener against Rajasthan Royals (RR) on Monday in Guwahati, marking a rare absence for the wicketkeeper-batter who has been a constant presence for the team over the years.Dhoni has long been central to CSK as captain, finisher and wicketkeeper, but this match at the Baraspara…
Angelina Jolie and her daughter Zahara Jolie were honoured guests at a “mother and daughter special luncheon” held in Atlanta, where both took the stage to reflect on their relationship and shared values.The event, hosted by the Pearls of Purpose Foundation in collaboration with the Nu Lambda Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha, focused on…
NEW DELHI: A 17-year-old Jharkhand student’s forensic dissection of CBSE’s controversial ‘On-Screen Marking’ (OSM) tender has escalated into a full-blown political and institutional row, intensifying demands for a complete re-evaluation of class XII board exam answer sheets and an independent audit of the board’s digital evaluation system.This comes amid continuing complaints from students and parents…
Dogs are not just our best pals, but also our best playmates, and some of these dogs stay small enough to look like puppies even when they are fully grown. That is part of their charm and one reason why so many people adore them and want to keep them as pets. Their tiny size,…
Construction workers at Sutton Lower School unearthed a remarkably preserved medieval brick and tile kiln in late 2024. This significant find, dating back to the 1400s, offers a glimpse into local industry and architecture. Image Credits: Albion Archaeology/Central Bedfordshire Council The history always lies silently below the surface, and the Sutton Lower School is no…
For over three decades, Malaika Arora has remained a definitive icon of grace, fitness, and style in the entertainment industry. In a powerful new interview, Arora called out the patriarchal mindset that subjects women to constant scrutiny over their age and desirability questions she notes are rarely, if ever, directed at men. Malaika Arora on…