NEW DELHI: India’s decision to field a full-strength squad for the upcoming Afghanistan T20I series has drawn sharp criticism from former cricketer Kris Srikkanth, who believes the selectors missed a valuable opportunity to expose more youngsters to international cricket.Srikkanth described the selection as a “mistake” and suggested that the recent defeats in Ireland and England…
Indian man pleads guilty to smuggling Indians illegally from Canada to the US. 22-year-old Shivam, an Indian man, pleaded guilty in the US for conspiring in a scheme to smuggle Indians across the US-Canada border. He was indicted in 2025 and now after he pleaded guilty, he would be sentenced on September 4. Going by…
Candace Owens sparked major backlash after a controversial livestream filled with conspiracy claims surrounding Charlie Kirk, criticism of Victor Marx, and comments about Joe Rogan and Theo Von. Owens claimed “something isn’t adding up” regarding Kirk’s death and suggested hidden motives tied to his will and communications. Critics on X accused her of pushing conspiracies…
Laura Loomer (Left) Usha Vance (Right) Far-right political activist Laura Loomer has come to the defence of US second lady Usha Vance, arguing that hate directed at her is because of her Indian heritage and Hindu faith.Loomer’s comments came after a clip from a recent CBS interview featuring Usha Vance and US vice president JD…
Veteran composer Pyarelal Sharma bid an emotional farewell to his wife, Sunila Pyarelal Sharma, in a wheelchair during her last rites in Mumbai on July 13. Sunila, fondly called “Amma,” passed away on July 12 at 78. The Sharma family shared a heartfelt statement, thanking well-wishers for their support and prayers. Veteran composer Pyarelal Sharma…
Renamor dates to 1928, when George S. Amory and his wife, Marion Renee Carhart Amory, commissioned the estate. The property’s name was formed from their combined names. For more than a year, Renamor sat on the market waiting for someone willing to pay nearly $30 million for a piece of old New York grandeur. No…
Nihal Sarin and Anish Giri (Photos by Michal Walusza, Lennart Ootes and FIDE) NEW DELHI: As the chess world descends upon Cyprus for the 2026 Candidates, the name Anish Giri continues to be synonymous with a singular, frustrating memory from the past. 14 draws in 14 games. That legendary run in the 2016 Candidates birthed…
‘Bethlehem Kudumba Unit’ box office collections day 14 vs ‘Khalifa’_ Nivin Pauly film crosses. Nivin Pauly‘s ‘Bethlehem Kudumba Unit’ has achieved a major box office milestone after crossing Rs 100 Cr in India net collections. The Girish AD directorial has maintained a steady run through its second week. On Day 14, the Malayalam movie collected…
Returns From ECBs, Foreign Currency Bonds On Wait & Watch Due To Longer Durations MUMBAI/NEW DELHI: Bankers expect India to draw $80-85 billion of foreign capital through the RBI’s swap-backed push spanning FCNR(B) deposits, external commercial borrowings and overseas foreign currency bonds issued by banks, though the timing of inflows is likely to be uneven…
In order to curb mis-selling and hold regulated entities accountable across all distribution channels, including social media influencers and digital marketing intermediaries, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Monday tightened norms governing the advertising, marketing and sale of financial products and services. The revised directions, which will come into force from January 1, 2027,…