NEW DELHI: The Strait of Hormuz remains technically open, but commercial shipping is far from normal, according to Anil Devli, chief executive of the Mumbai-based Indian National Shipowners’ Association. With 14 Indian vessels trapped in this chokepoint and with Indian ships earlier hit by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps , Devli said, there is bound…
NEW DELHI: The UEFA Champions League final between defending Champions Paris Saint-Germain and newly crowned Premier League winners Arsenal has been termed as the ‘best attack’ (PSG) vs. the ‘best defense’ (Arsenal).In the biggest night of European football, the world will witness two contrasting philosophies built by two Spanish coaching legends. Luis Enrique’s attacking machine…
Kaley Cuoco makes her first red carpet appearance since announcing her second pregnancy, proudly showing off her baby bump at the premiere of Life, Larry and The Pursuit of Unhappiness.image credit : (Kaley Cuoco Instagram) Kaley Cuoco has made her first public red carpet appearance since announcing her pregnancy with her second child. The 40-year-old…
BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia NEW DELHI: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has moved to allay concerns over accommodation and logistical arrangements for the Indian cricket squads at the upcoming Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, with secretary Devajit Saikia insisting there is no immediate issue but promising that the board will step in…
The FIFA World Cup 2026 final will be officiated by Slovenian referee Slavko Vincic, who has built a strong reputation on football’s biggest stages. However, years before earning one of the sport’s highest honors, Vincic was unexpectedly caught up in a police raid that briefly put him in the headlines for reasons unrelated to football.The…
Anaya Bangar (Pic credit: Bangar’s Instagram post) NEW DELHI: Anaya Bangar has taken a major step towards returning to competitive cricket after Cricket Australia confirmed that she will be eligible to play elite women’s cricket in the country from March 2027.Bangar, who underwent gender-affirming surgery in March, received the confirmation under Cricket Australia’s Inclusion of…
‘Strictly Come Dancing’ has announced a fun bunch of hosts for their upcoming seasons, replacing the beloved Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman. After the long-time presenters retired from the show last year, fans were curiously speculating about who would bring chemistry and stalwartness to handle the pressure. Turns out, there will be three hosts who…
A political row erupted after Congresswoman Ilhan Omar corrected her financial disclosure forms, reducing reported assets from millions to just a few thousand, prompting senior Republicans to question her credibility as a politician.Representative Tom Emmer led the charge by branding her a “complete fraud” and calling for her removal from Congress, suggesting that she should…
As Lionel Messi continues to bask in his 2026 World Cup glory, Wayne Rooney’s 2012 tweet dubbing Messi a ‘joke’ yet the ‘best ever’ has resurfaced, stirring conversations among fans. (Photo/IANS) Following Lionel Messi’s historic masterclass against Austria at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, an iconic 14-year-old post by England and Manchester United legend Wayne…
US diesel prices soar past $6 a gallon US farmers are facing a bigger fuel bill as diesel prices hit record highs just as the corn and soybean harvest gets underway, pushing up the cost of running combines, tractors and trucks. The national average price of diesel reached $5.85 a gallon on September 4, the…