Shapoor Zadran’s fight for life in India (Special Arrangements) NEW DELHI: It was India’s opening match in the 2012 T20 World Cup. A star-studded line-up brimming with confidence on the back of a historic ODI World Cup victory in 2011, they were pitted against an Afghanistan side still trying to figure out the whims and…
Iran on Wednesday hanged a man convicted of links to Mossad, the judiciary said, the latest in a string of executions against the backdrop of the war with Israel and the United States, AFP reported.The judiciary’s Mizan Online identified the man as Mehdi Farid and said he was executed after being found guilty of “intelligence…
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s Australia tour made headlines for several reasons. Even their last stop during the said visit to Bondi Beach also became a topic of discussion. This time, not because Meghan turned heads with her chic fashion game, Prince Harry’s undeniable charm, or the couple’s philanthropic work, but because an unsuspecting beachgoer…
Vijay; MK Stalin; Edappadi K Palaniswami NEW DELHI: Campaigning for the Tamil Nadu assembly elections has concluded ahead of Thursday’s single-phase polling across all 234 assembly constituencies.The election is largely expected to be a direct contest between the DMK-led ruling Secular Progressive Alliance and the National Democratic Alliance, of which AIADMK is the largest constituent…
Aaron Finch takes a dig at India’s double-World Cup winner (Image: IPL/BCCI) Delhi Capitals conceded their highest total of IPL 2026, 242 runs, powered by a sensational unbeaten 135 from Abhishek Sharma, who batted through the entire 20 overs. Following the defeat, former Australian captain Aaron Finch has criticised Axar Patel for bowling just two…
Iran has set a clear precondition for resuming negotiations with the United States, with its UN Ambassador Amir Saeid Iravani stating that talks can only proceed if Washington lifts its naval blockade.In an interview cited by Tasnim News Agency, Iravani said the blockade amounts to a violation of the ceasefire and must be removed before…
The Akshay Kumar and Priyadarshan reunion horror-comedy ‘Bhooth Bangla’ is showing encouraging signs of resilience as it navigates its first midweek stretch. On Day 6, Wednesday, April 23, 2026, the film is building on a strong Day 5 recovery that saw collections jump 18.5% to Rs. 8.00 crore net, pushing the cumulative India net to…
NEW DELHI: Vice president C P Radhakrishnan on Wednesday criticised Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge over his “terrorist” remarks targeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying the Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha sometimes fails to distinguish between “black and white” or between “terror and terror to terrorist.”‘Sometimes Kharge ji does not differentiate between the black…
Sunrisers Hyderabad’s Abhishek Sharma walks back to pavilion. (ANI Photo) NEW DELHI: Sunrisers Hyderabad bowling coach Varun Aaron has underlined the importance of patience with high-impact players, insisting that Abhishek Sharma deserved “leeway” during his lean phase before delivering a stunning unbeaten 135 against Delhi Capitals.Abhishek’s 68-ball masterclass powered SRH to a commanding 47-run win,…
The Grand Canyon has long been seen as one of the most striking natural landscapes on Earth, yet its origins remain surprisingly unsettled. Scientists broadly agree that the Colorado River played a central role in carving the canyon millions of years ago as reported by USGS. Even so, the exact sequence of events has never…