In the early stages of the Women’s Premier League, Harmanpreet Kaur has consistently excelled in crisis management. After leading the Mumbai Indians from a precarious position against Delhi Capitals with an unbeaten 74, she once again took charge in a challenging match against Gujarat Giants, where the team was struggling at 37 for two while…
Stand-up comedian and actor Vir Das is poised to make his directorial debut with the film “Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos.” In a recent vlog by filmmaker and choreographer Farah Khan, who visited Vir’s home in Mumbai, he drew comparisons between his film and prominent works such as “Om Shanti Om” and “Happy New Year.” Farah…
Viswanathan Anand, at 56, continues to challenge younger competitors with vigor, exemplifying his legendary status. He achieved a notable second-place in the Rapid segment at the 2026 Tata Steel Chess India Rapid and Blitz Tournament in Kolkata. Despite being semi-retired, Anand finds it challenging to regain his competitive mental shape against the top players of…
London’s Guildhall School of Music and Drama was filled with anticipation in 1982 as attendees awaited a late 15-year-old schoolboy, Dibyendu Barua. Having traveled from outside the city, Barua surprised everyone by defeating the formidable Soviet chess player Viktor Korchnoi at the 6th Lloyds Bank Masters. This remarkable victory, highlighted by The New York Times,…
The Indian cricket team’s success has often relied on a strong middle order, exemplified by partnerships like that of KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer. Since the 2019 World Cup, they have amassed 823 runs at an impressive average of 64 over 14 matches, with one in every three collaborations yielding over 100 runs, showcasing their…
Ever since its release, Dhurandhar has significantly impacted the box office, dominating discussions and outshining other new films. As the movie maintains its successful run, speculation grows regarding how it will affect the performance of upcoming releases. In this context, Pulkit Samrat and Varun Sharma are set to return with their comedy film, Rahu Ketu,…
PV Sindhu faced Chinese Taipei’s Sung Shuo Yun in her season opener for the second consecutive year. After a break due to injury, Sindhu initially struggled, trailing 1-7. However, she quickly regained her form, exhibiting strong offensive and defensive play, ultimately winning 21-13, 22-20 in 51 minutes at the Malaysia Open Super 1000 in Kuala…
Reliance Industries has announced that its Jamnagar refinery, recognized as the largest in the world, is projected to not receive any oil shipments from Russia in January 2026. Furthermore, the company reported that there have not been any deliveries of Russian oil to the refinery in the preceding three weeks. This statement follows the company’s…
In light of escalating tensions between India and Bangladesh, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has formally asked the International Cricket Council (ICC) to relocate the T20 World Cup matches from India to Sri Lanka due to safety concerns. In response, ICC chairman Jay Shah has begun the process of creating a new schedule. Bangladesh was…
R Ashwin’s recent statement on his YouTube stream, labeling ODI cricket as “redundant,” is significant and reflects a deeper sentiment regarding the format’s evolving place in the cricketing landscape. Historically, the 50-over format served as a crucial compromise between the brevity of T20s and the depth of Tests, becoming the mainstay of cricket’s commercial success…
