Suryakumar Yadav and Tilak Varma of India lift the T20 World Cup trophy. (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: India captain Suryakumar Yadav has offered a fascinating insight into what set apart the country’s back-to-back T20 World Cup-winning squads, describing the 2024 side as driven by “experienced enthusiasm” and the 2026 unit as fuelled by the “fiery…
For many young actors, breaking into Hollywood may just be the ultimate dream filled with fame, glamour, fortune and global recognition. But for Tom Holland, the reality behind the spotlight is far more complicated.The actor and star of the billion-dollar money-spinning ‘Spider-Man’ franchise is one of the most sought-after stars today. He will also be…
Harry Kane and Ghana witch doctor England’s goalless World Cup draw against Ghana sparked attention both on and off the pitch after a Ghanaian witch doctor claimed he had placed a curse on England captain Harry Kane and later “released” it following the match.Nana Kwaku Bonsam, a self-proclaimed spiritualist who previously claimed responsibility for a…
Punjab Kings’ skipper Shreyas Iyer celebrates their win over Delhi Capitals (ANI Photo) New Delhi: It was the 16th over in the second innings at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. Delhi Capitals fielder Karun Nair cupped his face in shock and then a wry smile appeared. Punjab Kings batter and captain Shreyas Iyer smiled, too. DC…
Foreign portfolio investment (FPI) debt inflows have accounted for 62 per cent of cumulative equity inflows into India since FY 1998-99, marking the growing importance of the country’s debt market in attracting foreign capital, according to a report by DSP Mutual Fund. India has received $95.5 billion in FPI debt inflows in about 28 years,…
Speaking to Billboard, Barry Keoghan revealed that the intense online backlash pushed him to withdraw from public life entirely. He stepped away from social media, stopped attending events, and said the hate made him really go inside himself. He also expressed concern about how the online hate could affect his young son in the future,…
Producer and ex CBFC Chief Pahlaj Nihalini passed away the age of 76 due to live cirrhosis. His last rites took place today afternoon and one saw several celebs who have worked with him come and pay their last respects. Nihalini had produced many movies like ‘Haathkadi’, ‘Aandhi-Tofan’, launched Govinda with ‘Ilzaam’ and worked with…
JioStar has ended its broadcast agreement with a local partner in Bangladesh, a move that means the Indian Premier League (IPL) will not be shown in the country this season, according to a Reuters report.The earlier ban in Bangladesh on broadcasting IPL followed tensions between the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) and the Board of Control…
Ottniel Baartman (l) and PSL trophy After Zimbabwe’s Blessing Muzarabani and Sri Lanka’s Dasun Shanaka, South African fast bowler Ottniel Baartman could be the third foreign player to ditch the Pakistan Super League (PSL) and join an Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise.The 33-year-old right-arm fast bowler withdrew from the PSL last week and Pakistani news…
An India-based medical student reportedly built and operated a popular AI-generated Instagram influencer that amassed millions of followers by posting patriotic, political and lifestyle content aimed at conservative audiences in the United States, according to a WIRED report cited by the New York Post. The account featured a blonde virtual influencer named “Emily Hart,” who…