Why was Ajit Agarkar absent from the BCCI meeting? (Agency Images) BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia on Thursday cleared the air over chief selector Ajit Agarkar’s absence from the board’s review meeting, while dismissing speculation about changes to the senior men’s selection committee.Agarkar was not present at the meeting, which focused on India’s recent performances and…
‘Hanuman Ansh’ which started slow at the box office, is turning into a massive hit, with praises coming in from moviegoers and celebrities. Amid this, the film’s director, Vishal Chaturvedi, has shared that he wouldn’t want to name most of the industry people who praised the film because they turned him down when he reached…
MacKenzie Scott is widely known for the extraordinary pace at which she has given away her fortune, often handing large grants to organisations with few restrictions on how the money should be spent. But years before her name became closely associated with billionaire philanthropy, she was backing a much smaller and less publicised cause.In 2014,…
The teaser of ‘Mandaadi’ has offered audiences a glimpse into a striking world shaped by the sea, fishermen and intense boat races. Directed by Mathimaran, the film stars Soori in the lead and appears to explore a story that goes beyond its large-scale action and sporting elements. With the film set to hit theatres on…
Flood washes away 3-storey building in China Authorities closed schools and suspended ferry routes in eastern China’s Fujian province on Thursday as Typhoon Saudel made its third landfall in the country, bringing heavy rain and triggering warnings of flash floods and landslides.Schools in Fuzhou and Quanzhou halted in-person activities, while some tourist attractions, including theme…
Yuzvendra Chahal celebrates after taking the wicket of Ben Stokes. (Pic credit: Northamptonshire) NEW DELHI: Yuzvendra Chahal produced a moment of magic in the County Championship on Thursday, leaving Ben Stokes completely baffled with a stunning delivery that crashed into the England all-rounder’s stumps.Playing for Northamptonshire against Durham in Division Two, Chahal bowled Stokes for…
Representative Image of a massive log jam on the Chippewa River, with tangled logs forming a solid barrier across the water (AI-generated image) In the spring of 1880, a log jam of almost unimaginable scale formed on the Chippewa River near Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, stretching 7 miles from bank to bank and lasting 6 weeks…
The point is not that America has become less relevant. It’s about the rest of the world finally catching up as a credible alternative. By Sebin Jinny, Partner at Vialto PartnersFor Indian students and professionals, the US has long been a natural first choice when thinking about international education and careers. That is unlikely to…
An elderly San Francisco woman mailed checks to pay her bills An elderly woman in San Francisco lost $14,000 from her bank account after thieves stole cheque payments she mailed, changed the payment details, and cashed them. The case, reported by ABC7 News, showed a growing problem of mail theft and cheque washing across the…
IND-W vs HK-W Live Score: India will look to take another step towards the semi-finals of the Women’s T20 Asia Cup 2026 when they face Hong Kong, China in their second Group A match at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Thursday. India opened their campaign with a commanding 94-run victory over Thailand and currently…