(AI image generated using ChatGPT) NEW DELHI: When regional parties had come under one banner as the INDIA bloc ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections to fight the BJP, the pressure was on the Congress to fight for a meaningful role and stay relevant in the opposition space. Not only were these regional leaders…
Rajasthan Royals (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: As the dust settles on the IPL 2026 playoffs and attention shifts to Sunday’s grand finale, one name continues to dominate conversations across the cricketing world — Vaibhav Sooryavanshi.The Rajasthan Royals teenager may have exited the tournament after a defeat to Gujarat Titans in Qualifier 2, but he leaves…
Mark your calendars, folks, as the official line-up for West End Live has finally been announced! As one of the largest free musical performance festivals in the world, the event features classics from varied genres over two days. With over 50 performances, the authorities announced the shows three weeks before they go live, which will…
NEW DELHI: Karnataka Congress president D K Shivakumar on Saturday met Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot and staked claim to form the government after being unanimously elected leader of the Congress Legislature Party (CLP).Shivakumar’s meeting at Raj Bhavan came shortly after the CLP elected him as its new leader at a meeting held at Vidhana Soudha in…
TimesofIndia.com in Ahmedabad: Rajat Patidar stands on the brink of history. A victory over Gujarat Titans in Ahmedabad will make the Royal Challengers Bengaluru skipper only the third captain after MS Dhoni and Rohit Sharma to win back-to-back Indian Premier League (IPL) titles.“I’ve never thought about what another captain has done before, and whether I…
Sushmita Sen once spoke about the dating rumors that linked her with Ricky Martin and said she always knew the Latin pop star was gay. The actor addressed the speculation after Martin publicly opened up about his sexuality. She spoke with warmth and respect, saying she felt proud of him for accepting himself. Her comments…
NEW DELHI: TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee and opposition parties upped the ante against the ruling BJP after TMC general secretary Abhishek Banerjee was allegedly assaulted during a visit to West Bengal’s Sonarpur to meet families affected by post-poll violence.These remarks came after stones, shoes and eggs were hurled at Abhishek by unidentified people, who also…
Sushmita Sen and Salman Khan’s initial meeting on the sets of ‘Biwi No. 1’ was surprisingly frosty. Salman arrived late, and Sushmita, who had been waiting since morning, simply shook his hand and walked away, leaving him bewildered. Despite this awkward start, the duo developed a warm bond, collaborating on several films and maintaining their…
Abhishek Banerjee was attacked during a visit to families affected by post-poll violence in West Bengal. DK Shivakumar was unanimously elected Karnataka Congress Legislature Party leader. Vinesh Phogat missed a 2026 Asian Games berth after a semifinal loss in the 53kg trials. A technical glitch delayed CUET-UG 2026 at some centres, prompting schedule changes. Delhi-NCR…
Shubman Gill and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (PTI Photo) Gujarat Titans captain Shubman Gill has delivered perhaps the biggest endorsement yet of Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s extraordinary IPL 2026 season, describing the 15-year-old Rajasthan Royals batter as “one of the best batters in the world” in the T20 format.Gill’s praise came on the eve of the IPL final against…