England and Croatia open Group L of the FIFA World Cup 2026 with a fixture carrying far more significance than a typical group-stage encounter. The clash reunites two nations whose recent World Cup histories have become closely intertwined, most notably through Croatia’s unforgettable extra-time victory in the 2018 semi-finals, a result that propelled the Balkan…
MS Dhoni (BCCI/IPL Photo) NEW DELHI: MS Dhoni remains the missing piece as Chennai Super Kings take (CSK) on Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in their much-anticipated IPL 2026 clash in Bengaluru. The high-voltage southern derby at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium is set to grab attention, but CSK are coping without their iconic leader yet again.While…
A rare behind-the-scenes video from Irrfan Khan‘s unreleased directorial project ‘Alvida’ has gone viral on social media after his wife Sutapa Sikdar shared it on Instagram. The BTS offered fans an intimate glimpse into the late actor’s largely unknown journey as a filmmaker. Sutapa Sikdar shares the emotional throwback Sharing the footage on Instagram, Irrfan…
Looking back at her experiences in early 2000s Hollywood, Scarlett Johansson describes it as a ‘tough experience’ marked by intense scrutiny of appearance and a scarcity of meaningful roles for women. Now, she finds hope in the growing array of strong, multi-dimensional characters available to female performers, a welcome departure from the restrictive stereotypes that…
A teacher injured during a knife attack at a Manchester secondary school has been praised for protecting students after intervening when violence erupted inside a classroom.Maysum Abdullah, 27, is a teacher at Co-op Academy Manchester who has been hailed as a hero for stepping in to protect pupils during a knife attack at the school….
Pranit More is an Indian stand-up comedian, YouTube creator, radio personality, and television figure who has returned to public attention after a viral clip from one of his shows sparked debate online. Best known for his observational humor and his stint on ‘Bigg Boss 19‘, More has built his career through live comedy, digital videos,…
A woman defended Luigi Mangione and sparked outrage after claiming she would kill her own mother if she became a healthcare executive like slain UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.32-year-old Lena Weissbrot made the remarks on Instagram after reports identified her mother, Reina Natero, as an executive at CVS Health who oversees prescription drug insurance coverage rules.Weissbrot…
Mumbai Indians’ Tilak Varma (ANI Photo) NEW DELHI: Star batter Tilak Varma has reaffirmed his deep commitment to Mumbai Indians, declaring that he will not leave the franchise until he helps them lift another IPL title. The 23-year-old batter made the emotional statement after MI’s disappointing IPL 2026 campaign, where the five-time champions failed to…
Shaji Pappan’s ‘Aadu 3’ has achieved a remarkable Rs 100 crore worldwide box office milestone within just 10 days. The comedy entertainer, featuring a unique time travel plot across past, present, and future, has garnered significant overseas contributions. While audiences are divided, with some praising its experimental nature and others criticizing execution, the film’s success…
NEW DELHI: CII has released a 20-point plan to help shield Indian companies grappling with the impact of the West Asia crisis, including tax and duty rejig for energy inputs, customs waiver for LNG, and long-term capital gains tax exemption for primary market investment to boost foreign capital inflows.Drawing upon the Covid-era toolkit, the industry…