Despite a blistering 63 off 21 balls from Nicholas Pooran and a strong partnership, Lucknow Super Giants suffered their sixth consecutive defeat. Their inability to close out games, even after posting a massive 228, has left them virtually out of the IPL 2026 playoff race. With five must-win games remaining, a miraculous recovery is needed….
The assembly election emerged as a critical stress test for chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan and the durability of what was once a highly centralised leadership model often described as‘Brand Pinarayi’.The electoral signals suggest that this model—built on administrative authority, political control, and a presidentialstyle campaign approach—is now facing visible strain under governance fatigue and shifting…
NEW DELHI: Mumbai Indians received a timely boost on the field with a crucial win in IPL 2026, but concerns around captain Hardik Pandya continue to linger after he missed the clash against Lucknow Super Giants due to a back spasm. MI opener Ryan Rickelton offered the latest update, admitting uncertainty over the severity of…
The Tamil Nadu Assembly election results were announced yesterday (May 4), and actor-politician Thalapathy Vijay secured victories in both constituencies he contested. His party also performed strongly across several regions in the state, making it a memorable first election outing for the actor. Immediately after the outcome of the TN Election results had been declared,…
CHENNAI: The poor showing by both national parties, Congress and BJP, in the TN polls underlines the hard realities of establishing a footprint in a state focused on regional identity and the legacy of the Dravidian movement.Congress’s reduced tally proves it is still not able to rebuild a mass base, six decades after losing power…
NEP vs OMA Live Score: Nepal skipper Rohit Paudel won the toss and decided to bat first against Oman today. Playing XIs: Oman XI: Jatinder Singh (c), Hasnain Ul Wahab, Hammad Mirza, Jiten Ramanandi, Aryan Bisht, Vinayak Shukla (w), Wasim Ali, Shakeel Ahmed, Siddharth Bukkapatnam, Hassnain Shah, Nadeem Khan Nepal XI: Binod Bhandari (w), Aarif…
Filmmaker Karan Johar made quite the lasting impression as he made his Met Gala debut in a custom outfit by friend and celebrated designer Manish Malhotra.The director, who turned to the paintings of renowned Indian artist, Raja Ravi Varma, was a ‘walking masterpiece’ as he made his highly anticipated debut. The outfit, ‘Framed in Eternity’,…
NEW DELHI: As the results of the 2026 assembly elections began to emerge, a familiar tune returned to Indian politics. Not loud or unexpected, but recognisable. Something that has been building since the 2024 Lok Sabha verdict. Each election has followed a similar rhythm. The BJP has consistently (from Harayana to Maharashtra and now, Assam)…
KL Rahul (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: KL Rahul has been in top form in IPL 2026. Wrist work, flicks, no-look sixes, dancing down the track and launching the ball over deep mid-wicket – the tournament has showcased every shot in his armoury. Rahul is the highest run-getter for Delhi Capitals this season and the…
Researchers have used cutting-edge satellite technology to find a large underground aquifer beneath Spain’s main agricultural area. This discovery arrives at a crucial time, as water scarcity and long droughts become more common in the Mediterranean region. Scientists employed Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) along with gravity-mapping data, allowing them to see through the ground and…