Kolkata Knight Riders Captain Ajinkya Rahane (PTI Photo) Former India batter Aakash Chopra believes Ajinkya Rahane has a significant point to prove heading into IPL 2026, especially in addressing long-standing doubts about his game beyond the powerplay.Rahane led Kolkata Knight Riders from the front with the bat in IPL 2025, finishing as their top run-scorer….
Russian President Vladimir Putin. (AP photo) Russia’s energy revenues are surging as the Iran war rattles global oil markets, with Vladimir Putin estimated to be earning at least $760 million a day from oil and gas exports.According to the Kyiv School of Economics (KSE) Institute, monthly revenues could nearly double from about $12 billion to…
Aditya Dhar’s ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’, starring Ranveer Singh, R Madhavan and others continues its phenomenal run at the global box office. However, amid its success, the film has landed in controversy after an image allegedly showing Ranveer smoking while wearing a turban went viral on social media, sparking outrage and hurting sentiments. The Sikh community…
Victor Montagliani (Screengrab) FIFA vice-president Victor Montagliani has downplayed concerns surrounding the upcoming FIFA World Cup, stating that political and security issues are common before every tournament. He also stressed that FIFA’s priority is ensuring fan safety and strong coordination with host governments, while maintaining that such concerns are part of organizing global events.This summer’s…
India’s premium basmati rice trade has come under severe strain as the escalating conflict in West Asia disrupts exports, blocks consignments at ports and leaves payments worth thousands of crores pending, raising concerns for traders and farmers alike.A Bhopal-based businessman told ANI that consignments of Premium 1121 Basmati rice, earlier exported regularly, are now stuck…
Gautam Gambhir, Ajit Agarkar and Shubman Gill (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Thursday announced the complete schedule for Team India’s international home season for 2026-27, unveiling a packed calendar featuring 22 matches across 17 cities.The upcoming season promises a wide-ranging contest with four visiting teams —…
Aviation experts are of the view that the new rules address a bulk of complaints from passengers. (AI image) Booked an air ticket but had to cancel it? Effective today, the new Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) rules for refunds come into force easing passenger pain points on several accounts and also revoking some…
AB de Villiers. (IANS Photo) NEW DELHI: Former South Africa captain AB de Villiers has raised a key concern for Mumbai Indians ahead of IPL 2026, warning that one of their frontline pacers may no longer possess the same edge that once made him a match-winner.Despite Mumbai Indians boasting a star-studded squad, ABD believes there…
Rani Mukerji returns as Shivani Roy in Mardaani 3, directed by Abhiraj Minawala. Streaming on Netflix from March 27 after ₹76.20cr worldwide run. Mixed reviews; fans love it, critics call it repetitive. Rani Mukerji’s ‘Mardaani’ franchise returns with its third chapter, heading to OTT platforms shortly. Released in theaters this January, ‘Mardaani 3’ brings back…
Aditya Dhar’s ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’ isn’t just dominating at the box office, but even conversations on the internet ever since it hit theatres on March 19. In just a week, the film smashed multiple box office records and has continued its stellar run. However, just a day before release, it faced an unexpected hurdle when…