MUMBAI: Cans or glass bottles, beer or cold beverages- companies are losing their cool over rising costs this summer instead of keeping their spirits high amid what is otherwise supposed to be an El-Nino-induced harsher season, driving more demand. The war has hit firms on two fronts-for one, soft drink players such as Coca-Cola which…
Malaysia’s hopes of qualifying for the 2027 AFC Asian Cup ended after the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) awarded 3-0 forfeits in two matches for fielding ineligible players, a decision that confirmed Vietnam’s progress from Group F.The AFC said the action was taken after Malaysia used players who were not eligible during the final round of…
NEW DELHI: Even as most schools ban mobile phones, many students continue to use them through the day, and experts warn it may be quietly affecting their ability to focus and learn.The concern, teachers and doctors say, is not just screen time but how often students check their phones. Even brief interruptions can break concentration…
NEW DELHI: Former skipper Rohit Sharma won hearts after an accidental incident during a Mumbai Indians training session ahead of a crucial IPL 2026 clash against Lucknow Super Giants.Rohit, who is working his way back from injury, was batting in the nets when a shot inadvertently struck a ground staff member on Sunday. What followed,…
NEW DELHI: Tensions flared at the counting centre in Bhowanipore, West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee’s assembly constituency, a day before vote counting, after her TMC alleged that two vehicles displaying BJP flags were allowed inside the secured premises where EVMs are stored.Banerjee’s main opponent in Bhabanipur is BJP leader and West Bengal’s leader of…
After a historic run at the Indian box office, ‘Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge’ is now gearing up for its digital premiere.Ahead of the big reveal by the streaming giants, fans of the Ranveer Singh starrer, directed by Aditya Dhar, took to social media to share screenshots of the film’s title card allegedly listed on OTT…
Darshan Thoogudeepa and Vijayalakshmi Darshan completed 23 years of marriage on May 19. Posting on Instagram Stories, she expressed her commitment in moving words that quickly drew widespread attention online.Vijayalakshmi Darshan wrote, “I will hold your hand through every storm and every silence. Even when situations try to pull us apart, my heart will always…
The mystery unravels in Malta as Enola Holmes discovers that Sherlock’s disappearance is tied to a familiar enemy, a hidden conspiracy, and stolen Afghan gold buried beneath decades of secrets.Image credit (Instagram) The mystery unravels in Malta as Enola Holmes discovers that Sherlock’s disappearance is tied to a familiar enemy, a hidden conspiracy, and stolen…
Jasprit Bumrah (IPL Photo) NEW DELHI: Jasprit Bumrah finally led Mumbai Indians for the first time on Thursday, and his first reaction captured just how unexpected the moment was.“I didn’t think that I’ll be a Test captain before I’ll captain Mumbai Indians,” Bumrah said with a smile at the toss before MI’s IPL 2026 clash…
NEW DELHI: Amid rapid expansion of artificial intelligence in healthcare, Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan on Tuesday told graduating students at the 51st convocation of AIIMS that no technology could replace “the moral weight of a doctor’s presence at the patient’s bedside”.Addressing students at Bharat Mandapam, the Vice President said AIIMS Delhi was no longer…