Othman bin Affan Mosque/Image: SPA Tucked between narrow medieval lanes in historic Jeddah, the Othman bin Affan Mosque is offering a rare, layered look into the city’s past. Fresh excavations at the site have uncovered more than 1,300 years of continuous history, linking early Islamic foundations to global trade routes and evolving architectural traditions, as…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: Rajasthan Royals’ teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and his habit of terrorising bowlers is no secret. It began in the last IPL, continued during India’s triumphant 2026 Under-19 World Cup campaign, and is still going strong in IPL 2026. The boy from Bihar has unleashed six-hitting mayhem, creating fear…
For eight-year-old Emi Valo, riding a bicycle is about more than fresh air and fun. It is a chance to give something back.Just a few years ago, Emi was spending her days in hospital undergoing treatment for leukaemia. Today, cancer-free and full of energy, she is helping to raise thousands of dollars for paediatric cancer…
Harbhajan Singh and Ashish Nehra NEW DELHI: After a slow start to IPL 2026 with two straight losses, Gujarat Titans have turned things around with three back-to-back wins, climbing to fourth on the points table. Their recent success has been backed by strong performances on the field and steady leadership off it, especially from head…
AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal Tuesday cautioned the people of Tamil Nadu to be “wary” of NDA, saying if they voted that alliance to office, it will undo DMK chief M K Stalin’s good work. On dynasty rule and corruption allegations against DMK, Kejriwal said that BJP should first look at its own party. “What is…
PSL trolled over peacemaker act (Sreengrab/x) The Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2026 found itself at the centre of social media trolling after a symbolic ‘peace’ gesture during 15th match between Peshawar Zalmi and Hyderabad Kingsmen sparked widespread criticism online.Ahead of Match 15 between Peshawar Zalmi and Hyderabad Kingsmen on April 8, a symbolic gesture captured…
Anvay Dravid and Rahul Dravid (Image credit: Agencies) NEW DELHI: Anvay Dravid, the younger son of former India captain and head coach Rahul Dravid, was selected in the India Under-19 squad for the upcoming tour of Sri Lanka on Thursday.The BCCI’s Junior Cricket Committee, headed by S Sharath, announced the squads on Thursday for the…
ENG vs NZ Live Score, 1st Test 2026: England head into Day 3 of the opening Test against New Zealand at Lord’s firmly in control, but the weather could yet play a significant role in determining the outcome of a match that has raced along at extraordinary speed. After just two days, 33 wickets have…
Koneru Humpy, Divya Deshmukh, and R Praggnanandhaa with sister R Vaishali (Photos by Andrei Anosov and Michal Walusza/FIDE) NEW DELHI: Even as Koneru Humpy’s potential withdrawal from the Candidates tournament in Cyprus over the Iran war raised concerns, India’s next-gen trio of Divya Deshmukh, R Vaishali and R Praggnanandhaa are set to compete in the…
Virat Kohli and Krunal Pandya (Image: X/Screengrab) Krunal Pandya has continued to play a crucial role for RCB in their IPL 2026 title defence, contributing significantly with both bat and ball. In his second season with RCB, the experienced all-rounder has emerged as one of the team’s key performers while also drawing inspiration from teammate…