A Chinese court ruled that companies cannot terminate employees just to replace them with artificial intelligence systems, as authorities juggle the need to stabilise the domestic labour market with a global race to develop AI technologies.The court decided that a tech firm in eastern China had illegally fired one of its workers after he refused…
Sai Sudharsan and Shubman Gill (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: Gujarat Titans captain Shubman Gill and his opening partner Sai Sudharsan geared up calmly – pads strapped, gloves on – before stepping out to open against Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium on Friday. What followed, however, was anything but quiet.The duo put…
Liam Neeson didn’t just become an actor. He became a symbol of resilience. From ‘Schindler’s List’ to ‘Michael Collins’ to ‘Batman Begins’ to ‘Taken’ to ‘Silence’. He’s been in some of the most powerful and enduring films in cinema history. He’s been nominated for the Academy Award. He’s been nominated for the Golden Globes. He’s…
BENGALURU: In a blow to the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) administration set up, the BCCI ombudsman has disqualified secretary Santosh Menon on the grounds that he had completed a cumulative nine-year tenure.Based on a complaint filed by Dolphin Cricketers, a KSCA institutional member, the ombudsman has said that Menon, having completed the nine-year tenure,…
Babar Azam in PSL (Screengrabs) NEW DELHI: Peshawar Zalmi captain Babar Azam had a scary moment during a PSL 2026 match against Lahore Qalandars when a sharp bouncer from Ubaid Shah hit his helmet. The incident happened early in the innings, and although he was checked by the physio and underwent a concussion test, Babar…
MALDA: The 77-year-old wife of an 85-year-old voter died of suspected heart attack during a commotion as their family quarrelled with election officials visiting the elderly citizens’ houses to register their vote in a village in Bengal’s North Dinajpur on Monday.After the news of Tafijan Bibi’s death spread, angry locals, along with TMC workers, briefly…
Shah Rukh Khan has often been praised for his kindness and generosity, with many from the film industry sharing memorable experiences of his thoughtful gestures. While he’s known for his chivalry with women, the actor also shares a great bond many of his male colleagues. One of the recent example of that is how SRK…
Jitesh Sharma (Video grab) NEW DELHI: India wicketkeeper-batter Jitesh Sharma has sparked a stir with his candid remarks on Pakistan, delivering a blunt assessment of the arch-rivals while discussing the mental side of high-pressure clashes ahead of IPL 2026.Speaking on a podcast with Ranveer Allahbadia, the Royal Challengers Bengaluru finisher addressed whether Indian players get…
NEW DELHI: Talking in Parliament on Monday about the “unprecedented challenges” being faced by India because of the West Asia conflict, PM Modi underlined the country’s opposition to attacks on citizens and energy and transport infrastructure, and said strikes on commercial ships and obstacles to international trade are unacceptable.Modi said that as far as diplomacy…
Actor-producer Jackky Bhagnani has opened up about having Shah Rukh Khan as a tenant, offering a glimpse into the superstar’s personality amid his temporary move out of Mannat. Shah Rukh Khan and his family have temporarily moved out of their iconic bungalow Mannat as it undergoes extensive renovation, including the addition of two floors. The…