US President Donald Trump has told his aides that he is willing to end war without re-opening the Strait of Hormuz, which Iran has refused to unblock despite repeated warnings from the US president. This is another soft stance taken on Tehran as the latter has refused to budge after US-Israel initiated war.In recent days,…
Shreyas Iyer and Shubman Gill (Pic credit: IPL) NEW CHANDIGARH: The nets at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Stadium here on Monday told you everything you needed to know, if you were paying attention.Shubman Gill was at it for over an hour. Unhurried, precise, that characteristic backfoot game of his flowing like something rehearsed in…
In a recent interview, Danish Pandor discussed a crucial football scene from ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge,’ where his character Uzair Baloch showcases a shocking moment with a gangster’s head. The censor board, however, decided to cut 25-30 seconds from the scene. Despite these edits, Pandor believes he effectively portrayed Uzair’s dominance, a sentiment that has struck…
Asian shares on Tuesday recorded their steepest fall since 2022, as the Middle East war completed a month, fuelling fears of higher inflation and slower economic growth.MSCI’s broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan fell 0.55 per cent and was on track for a monthly decline of more than 12 per cent, marking its worst…
Ricky Ponting and Matthew Hayden (Video grab) NEW CHANDIGARH: There is a particular sound that has come to define the IPL evening these days — not the applause of a boundary, but the thud of a ball disappearing several rows back, followed by a collective murmur that asks: How far did that go?In this version…
Creator Haley Z. Boston reveals the chilling ending of ‘Something Very Bad Is Going To Happen.’ The series culminates in a tragic wedding where a curse, passed down through Rachel’s family, claims the lives of those not married to their soulmate. Trigger warning: This article contains spoilers for ‘Something Very Bad Is Going To Happen,’…
As the war in the Middle East entered its second month, efforts to de-escalate and push for peace gathered pace, with Pakistan attempting to position itself as a key diplomatic player. However, an Israeli envoy firmly dismissed Islamabad’s role, instead expressing a clear preference for India as a “better mediator.”Fleur Hassan-Nahoum, special envoy at Israel’s…
Mohsin Naqvi and Naseem Shah (Image credit: Agencies) NEW DELHI: Naseem Shah was reportedly facing a two-year ban, but a last-minute decision to impose only a fine saved his career, according to former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali. The Pakistan Cricket Board on Monday imposed a PKR 20 million (USD 72,000) fine on the 23-year-old for…
Bank holiday today: As March comes to a close, several banks across India are observing a holiday today on the occasion of Mahavir Jayanti.Customers planning visits to bank branches are advised to check the holiday schedule in advance to avoid inconvenience. States observing bank holiday Banks are closed today in the following states: Gujarat, Maharashtra,…
In the buzz surrounding ‘Avengers: Doomsday,’ set for a December 2026 release, Elizabeth Olsen, famous for her role as Scarlet Witch, is keeping rumors at bay. While she admits to being out of the loop regarding the film’s storyline, Olsen shared that she yearns to be part of compelling narratives, prioritizing substance over mere fan…