NEW DELHI: Veteran Pakistan batter Ahmed Shehzad has openly criticised the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) after the team’s recent poor performances. He also drew a stark comparison between player quality in the IPL and PSL.“If you look at the IPL, they’ve got many superstars in their league who make the league competitive. Teams there invest…
Rumors of Siruthai Siva replacing Adhik Ravichandran as the director for Ajith’s ‘AK64’ have been officially debunked. Ajith’s manager, Suresh Chandraa, confirmed that Adhik Ravichandran remains the director, and the project is proceeding as planned. Ravichandran has promised an action entertainer with a strong story appealing to both fans and family audiences. Actor Ajith Kumar…
Indian men’s cricket team head coach Gautam Gambhir has filed a lawsuit in the Delhi high court seeking relief against what he described as misuse of his identity through artificial intelligence (AI) tools, deepfakes, and unauthorised commercial use, news agency ANI reported on Thursday. In his petition, Gambhir has named multiple social media accounts, intermediaries…
Harshvardhan Rane bulks up to 93 kg for Force 3, hitting 90 kg from 81 kg. Shooting started post-muhurat with Tanya Maniktala; directed by Bhav Dhulia. Fans rave at his transformation. Harshvardhan Rane is preparing for his high-octane action flick, ‘Force 3.’ The film, recently announced, has kicked off shooting. To nail his role, the…
Gold prices witnessed a sharp fall in futures trade on Thursday, tracking weak global cues and a stronger US dollar. According to PTI, gold contracts for April delivery on the Multi Commodity Exchange dropped by Rs 3,616, or 2.36 per cent, to Rs 1,49,409 per 10 grams in a turnover of 7,387 lots.Analysts said the…
AI image generated for representational purposes. Heavy social media use is driving a sharp decline in well-being among young people, with teenage girls in English-speaking countries and Western Europe particularly affected, according to the World Happiness Report 2026 released on Thursday.The annual study, published by the Wellbeing Research Centre at the University of Oxford, also…
After his big Oscars win in 2026 for ‘Sinners’, Michael B. Jordan isn’t slowing down. If anything, he’s doubling down on artistic ambition and making his mark worldwide. Winning Best Actor for playing twin brothers Smoke and Stack in Ryan Coogler’s directorial didn’t just put him at the top of Hollywood’s A-list. It also showed…
Iran’s players pose for a team photo at Azadi Stadium in Tehran, Iran (left) and US President Donald Trump receives the FIFA Peace Prize from FIFA president Gianni Infantino in Washington, Friday, Dec. 5, 2025. (AP Photo) Iran Football Federation president Mehdi Taj said Iran will take part in the upcoming FIFA World Cup but…
Global oil and natural gas prices surged sharply on Thursday after Iran launched fresh strikes on key energy infrastructure across the Gulf, including Qatar’s main liquefied natural gas (LNG) facility, raising concerns over prolonged supply disruptions.Brent crude, the international benchmark, climbed close to $114 per barrel, up from below $73 on the eve of the…
The National Commission for Women (NCW) has issued summons to the makers of the songs ‘Tateeree’, ‘Sarke Chunar’ after reports alleging “obscenity and vulgarity” appeared in the media. The official X handle of NCW on Thursday morning said that the commission has observed “that the content prima facie appears to be objectionable and violative of…