Run rates among elite nations are up 27%, boundaries have surged and franchise leagues have changed batting habits, making 150 the new benchmark. Long before Beth Mooney combined consistency with high tempo, Hayley Matthews evolved from a promising all-rounder into one of the most destructive batters in the game, or Shafali Verma’s first instinct became…
India’s king of fruits is sweet, fragrant and beloved across continents. Every summer, Alphonso, Kesar, Dasheri, Langra and Chausa mangoes trigger memories of family gatherings, school vacations and seasonal indulgence.Yet India’s position in global trade tells a very different story.For a country that dominates global production, it contributes only about 2-3 per cent of global…
A light-hearted exchange between Hunter Biden and California governor Gavin Newsom sparked attention around the 2028 US presidential race, with Biden joking that he would only enter politics under one condition: serving as Newsom’s running mate.The remark came during an upcoming episode of Newsom’s programme, This Is Gavin Newsom, where the governor playfully introduced his…
Jaspal Rana (Image credit: X) NEW DELHI: Former Indian shooter and coach Jaspal Rana passed away in New Delhi on Friday. He was one of India’s most successful shooters and later became a respected coach, helping develop many young shooting talents in the country.His uncle, Rajendra Singh Rana, expressed shock and sadness over his death,…
Composer Shashwat Sachdev revealed that Arijit Singh got emotional after recording Phir Se for Dhurandhar: The Revenge. Shashwat described it as a deeply special moment, saying Arijit’s greatest contribution was the truth with which he entered the song, adding that their conversation afterwards will stay with him forever. Music composer Shashwat Sachdev recently opened up…
Jibril Rajoub, president of the Palestinian Football Association (AP Photo) The president of the Palestinian Football Association, Jibril Rajoub, remains in Mexico City awaiting approval to enter the United States as visa-related issues continue to affect several delegates attending the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Rajoub was present for the tournament’s opening match between Mexico and South…
Not very long ago, a railway journey in India often began with a queue.Passengers would visit reservation counters, wait for printed tickets, check paper charts pasted outside coaches and rely on station inquiry windows for information about delays or platform changes.Today, much of that experience fits inside a smartphone. A passenger can book a ticket,…
US stocks drifted on Friday as falling oil prices supported sentiment, while investors turned their attention to the highly anticipated stock market debut of SpaceX, a closely watched test of appetite for artificial intelligence-related investments, according to AP.The S&P 500 rose 0.1%, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 270 points, or 0.5%, as of…
While many star kids gravitate towards the entertainment industry, R Madhavan and Sarita Birje’s son, Vedaant Madhavan, carved a completely different path for himself. The 20-year-old has made a name for himself as a competitive freestyle swimmer, representing India at various international events and winning several medals along the way.To support his sporting ambitions, Madhavan…
Shakira turned a World Cup production cue into a lighthearted viral moment at Estadio Azteca, where staff rushed her off the field while she kept dancing. The Colombian star had already taken part in the 2026 FIFA World Cup opening ceremony, but the celebration did not end when her stage time did. A video showed…