Former West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee (File photo) NEW DELHI: Security was tightened outside the residence of former West Bengal chief minister and TMC boss Mamata Banerjee on Saturday as central forces were deployed ahead of her scheduled visit to Baruipur, where a 12-year-old girl was allegedly raped and murdered.The incident took place in South…
Phoebe Litchfield of Australia bats as Amy Jones of England keeps during the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 Final between England and Australia at Lord’s Cricket Ground on July 05, 2026 in London, England. (Photo/Getty Images) Australia continued their dominance in women’s T20 cricket, defeating England by seven wickets at Lord’s in London on…
A new monarch’s first words carry a different kind of weight than almost any other speech a person will ever give. There is no campaign behind them, no vote to win, only a role already assigned and a nation waiting to hear how its new king understands it. Speaking hours after his mother’s death, King…
Actor-singer Diljit Dosanjh‘s ‘Satluj’ also starring Arjun Rampal finally released on OTT after much trouble and issue with the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC). The film directly releasing on the digital platform after the CBFC suggested 120 cuts. But now just two days after its release on Zee5, the film has been removed and…
Quote of the day by Richard Dawkins (AI-generated image) Ask most people why a chicken exists, and they will describe eggs as something a chicken produces along the way. Richard Dawkins, the evolutionary biologist, flipped that relationship on its head. “The chicken is only an egg’s way of making another egg,” he wrote, treating the…
United States’ Folarin Balogun (20) fouls Bosnia’s Tarik Muharemovic (4) during the World Cup round of 32 football match in Santa Clara, Calif., near San Francisco, Wednesday, July 1, 2026. Balogun received a red card on the play. (AP Photo) In a major boost for the United States ahead of their FIFA World Cup round-of-16…
Diljit Dosanjh‘s ‘Satluj’, originally titled ‘Punjab 95’, has been removed from ZEE5 in India until further notice, shortly after making its long-awaited streaming debut. The film, inspired by the life of human rights activist Jaswant Singh Khalra, had finally reached audiences after years of delays and an extended standoff with the Central Board of Film…
Former India leg-spinner L Sivaramakrishnan believes 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi should continue playing regularly instead of being rested, saying consistent game time will help the youngster learn, make mistakes and gain experience in different conditions.Sooryavanshi became India’s youngest international cricketer when he made his debut in the second T20I against England in Manchester on Saturday at…
Novak Djokovic (Image credit: Wimbledon) Novak Djokovic added another milestone to his glittering career on Sunday by becoming the winningest men’s player in Wimbledon history.The seven-time champion defeated world No. 132 Roman Safiullin 7-6 (6), 6-3, 3-6, 6-3 to register his 106th match win at the All England Club, moving past Roger Federer‘s record of…
What is the ‘no-gift’ policy trend Guests invited to the wedding celebration of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce did not have to worry about choosing the perfect present.According to the BBC, the couple adopted a “no gift” policy, joining a growing number of modern couples who are asking family and friends to simply attend the…