England’s Joe Root bats on day two of the first Test match between England and Pakistan in Leeds, England, Thursday Aug. 20, 2026. (AP) England took control of the first Test against Pakistan on Thursday, finishing Day 2 on 366/8 and taking a first-innings lead of 195 runs at Headingley.Joe Root, Harry Brook, Jordan Cox…
‘Some encounters feel like a dream, but the expression turned out a little comical’; ‘Khalifa’ actor. Actor Shammy Thilakan has revisited a memorable encounter with Bollywood icon Shammi Kapoor. The Malayalam actor shared a photograph from their meeting on social media.Shammi Thilakan described the meeting as one of those moments that felt almost unreal. However,…
Satwik-Chirag battle past Malaysia’s Arif-Yap to reach BWF World Championships quarterfinals New Delhi: The brown tape wrapped around Satwiksairaj Rankireddy’s right shoulder was impossible to miss. Neither was the way he kept testing it, stretching, rotating, preparing himself for the demands of a big-stage match, nearly three months since their last competitive outing.By the time…
Deepika Padukone’s exit from Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s Spirit, starring Prabhas, had sparked a major controversy, with reports at the time claiming that differences over remuneration and working hours were behind the last-minute casting change.The controversy was resurrected by Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s brother, Pranay Reddy Vanga, who also serves as a producer on the project. In…
Dhanush continues to keep a busy schedule as he works on his upcoming film ‘Om – Chapter 1: Udhiram – The Blood Wood.’ The actor is currently shooting in the forest regions of Tiruvannamalai, where the film is being mounted on a large scale. While the shoot has largely remained away from the spotlight, a…
Emraan Hashmi’s romantic action drama ‘Awarapan 2’ has emerged as a super hit at the box office within just seven days of its theatrical release. The film has secured a strong verdict for itself, marking a significant turnaround for Hashmi, who has been waiting for a clean theatrical success. Taking full advantage of the Independence…
Sat-Chi in action (Photo by BAI) India’s medal hopes will be on the line on Day 5 of the BWF World Championships on Friday, with both remaining Indian pairs in action in the quarter-finals on Friday. After a mixed Day 4, India now has two strong contenders left in the tournament, with both matches scheduled…
The debate over ‘Vande Mataram’ has resurfaced amid discussions about its place as India’s National Song and the difference between it and the National Anthem, ‘Jana Gana Mana’. The song, written by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee in the 1870s and featured in his novel Anandamath, the poem became a major rallying cry during India’s freedom movement….
A player serves during a badminton match at the BWF World Championships (PTI Photo) New Delhi: Badminton World Federation’s (BWF) secretary general Thomas Lund has effectively closed the door on any major rescheduling of the India Open beyond the first quarter in 2027, saying the calendar window is too tight for a wholesale change despite…
‘Lindsay Clancy is obviously not guilty’: Candace Owens blames ‘Big Pharma’ for postpartum psychosis as trial nears end Candace Owens has publicly backed Lindsay Clancy, saying she is “obviously not guilty” in the deaths of her three children. Owens blamed the doctors who treated Clancy and the psychiatric medicines she was prescribed before the January…