Chennai Super Kings’ captain Ruturaj Gaikwad (AP Photo) Ravichandran Ashwin believes the pressure of leading Chennai Super Kings during the difficult post-MS Dhoni transition has started affecting Ruturaj Gaikwad’s batting, following another disappointing outing for the CSK skipper in IPL 2026. Speaking on JioHotstar after Chennai’s five-wicket defeat to Sunrisers Hyderabad at Chepauk, Ashwin said…
Astronomers have catalogued more than five thousand planets orbiting distant stars, and a handful of them defy almost everything scientists thought they knew about how planets should look or behave. Using telescopes like Hubble, James Webb, and ground-based observatories such as Gemini South, researchers have found worlds so strange that they initially seemed implausible: a…
A US lawmaker’s remarks about Indian workers at 7-Eleven stores triggered an online debate, with reactions ranging from MAGA support to criticism from progressives over his comments and personal ties.Texas congressman Brandon Gill is facing backlash after a video of him criticising the hiring of Indian workers went viral on X. In the clip, Gill…
File photo: CJP’s ‘Chalo Sansad’ march on July 20 (Picture credit: ANI) NEW DELHI: The Delhi high court on Friday declined to entertain a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking an NIA or CBI probe into the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP)-led ‘Chalo Sansad’ march held on July 20 over the NEET paper leak, observing that the…
CAIRO: US President Donald Trump’s appeal to China, France, Japan, South Korea, Britain and others to send warships to keep the Strait of Hormuz “open and safe” brought no commitments on Sunday as oil prices soar during the Iran war.Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told CBS that Tehran has been “approached by a number of…
Britain’s Princess Kate presents the champion trophy to Linda Noskova of Czech Republic (AP Photo/Kin Cheung) Linda Noskova won her maiden Grand Slam title after defeating fellow Czech Karolina Muchova 6-2, 5-7, 6-3 in the Wimbledon women’s singles final on Saturday. The 21-year-old looked in complete control before a dramatic second-set collapse, but recovered strongly…
Lissy returns to acting after 38 years; Reunites with Priyadarshan, alongside daughter Kalyani Priyadarshan; Says, ‘I’m overjoyed’ Veteran actress Lissy has returned to acting after a 38-year break by reuniting with filmmaker Priyadarshan for a new advertisement. The comeback marks her first project under Priyadarshan’s direction since their 1988 classic ‘Chithram’. The reunion with Priyadarshan…
Today’s quote of the day is widely attributed to Napoleon Bonaparte, the French military leader and emperor who reshaped Europe in the early nineteenth century. The line reads, “The world suffers a lot. Not because the violence of bad people. But because of the silence of the good people.” It circulates constantly online, usually without…
CHANDIGARH: The Punjab government on Friday launched a campaign against stray dogs, and chief minister Bhagwant Mann said the state government will follow the Supreme Court order in letter and spirit.“The Punjab government will strictly follow in letter and spirit the Supreme Court order given on May 19, 2026. As per the SC orders, we…
Gujarat Titans’ Sai Kishore during a practice session. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: At 6-foot-5, R. Sai Kishore brings a unique trajectory and relentless accuracy to the crease. Coming off a stellar IPL-2025 campaign where he bagged 19 wickets in 15 matches for Gujarat Titans, the Tamil Nadu left-arm spinner finds himself waiting for an opportunity…