Former India captain Ajay Jadeja has backed Ben Stokes’ decision to retire from international cricket, saying the England all-rounder made the “right call” and suggesting the decision reflected his unwillingness to let people outside the dressing room dictate how he should live his life. Stokes announced his retirement after one of the most decorated careers…
Ranveer Singh’s zombie thriller ‘Pralay’, directed by Jai Mehta, will begin shooting in September 2026, with major filming in Australia. Made on a Rs 300 crore budget, it’s set to be Ranveer’s most expensive film. Kalyani Priyadarshan is reportedly making her Bollywood debut as the female lead in this post-apocalyptic survival drama. Ranveer Singh‘s much-talked-about…
FIFA World Cup trophy (via Getty) The FIFA World Cup 2026 has entered the Round of 32 stage. This is the first knockout round of the expanded 48-team tournament. Fans around the world are ready for some of the biggest matches of the competition. Every game is now a win-or-go-home contest.The Round of 32 matches…
Oil prices were on track on Tuesday for their biggest quarterly decline since the early months of the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020, as investors closely monitored the possibility of fresh US-Iran talks amid growing uncertainty over a fragile ceasefire agreement.Brent crude futures for August delivery, which expire on Tuesday, rose 12 cents, or 0.16%, to…
Kangana Ranaut wraps up shooting for ‘Queen 2’, shares joyful glimpse from wrap-up celebrations with cast and crew Kangana Ranaut has completed the shoot for her upcoming film ‘Queen 2’, marking the end of principal photography for the much-anticipated sequel to her 2014 hit ‘Queen’. The actor shared the update with fans through her Instagram…
Olivia Wilde calls Walton Goggins ‘a real life hero’ after he saved her from dangerous horse accident. Image Credits: Instagram Olivia Wilde, the acclaimed actress and filmmaker, recalls Walton Goggins saving her from being stomped to death by horses in 2011 while shooting ‘Cowboys & Aliens.’ The 42-year-old shared that a horse jumped into the…
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…
GST’s taxpayer base has expanded significantly since its rollout, rising from 66.5 lakh in 2017 to 1.65 crore as of May 2026, reflecting greater formalisation of the economy. When the Goods and Services Tax (GST) was rolled out on July 1, 2017, it marked India’s biggest overhaul of indirect taxation since Independence. Replacing a patchwork…
Joe Alwyn and Sarah Pidgeon are casually dating. Image Credits: Instagram Taylor Swift and Joe Alwyn famously dated for around six years before the fallout of 2023 caused tremors across the internet. After concluding that chapter, the 36-year-old singer got engaged to NFL star Travis Kelce and will be walking down the aisle soon. As…
Indian football team captain Sandesh Jhingan in action. New Delhi: At a time when the 2026 FIFA World Cup has produced stunning upsets, from Cape Verde to Curaçao, two minnows of world football, the Indian football team is watching the action unfold from the comfort of their homes. Additionally, the top-tier domestic league has no…