SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – OCTOBER 21: Steve Smith speaks to the media at Cricket Central on October 21, 2025 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images) Steve Smith, who will lead Australia in the opening Ashes Test against England starting November 21 in Perth, revealed that focusing solely on Test cricket has helped him stay…
File photo: NSE CEO Ashish Chauhan (Picture credit: ANI) Indian markets began the new Hindu calendar year, Samvat 2082, on a cautiously positive note, with the Nifty closing around 25,900 in the one-hour Muhurat trading session on Tuesday. The Sensex ended at 84,426.34, up 62.97 points or 0.07 per cent, while the BSE Midcap and…
Which universities have not rejected Trump’s higher education compact yet and why The Trump administration recently approached nine major universities with a proposal linking federal funding to alignment with the president’s priorities. The plan, reported by The New York Times, included conditions stating that academic freedom is not absolute and that universities might need to…
Bollywood, the filmy city known for its fantastical ability to make dreams come true, has witnessed many stories that inspire the rookies and perspire the ones on the thrones. One such tale of the versatile actor is here to stay – and the success runs in his economic veins as well, with Rs 110 crore…
NEW DELHI: India has formally reopened its embassy in Kabul, upgrading its limited Technical Mission to a full-fledged diplomatic presence in Afghanistan. The ministry of external affairs (MEA) announced the move on Tuesday, describing it as a step towards strengthening bilateral cooperation and expanding India’s developmental and humanitarian footprint in the war-torn country.In an official…
Tejashwi Yadav and Rahul Gandhi (File photo) NEW DELHI: The opposition Mahagathbandhan in Bihar is showing visible signs of internal tensions ahead of the 2025 assembly elections. The coalition, comprising the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), Congress, and Left parties, has struggled to finalise seat-sharing arrangements, resulting in overlapping nominations, last-minute withdrawals, and what leaders describe…
Priyanka Chopra Jonas is a true ‘Desi Girl’ who has always been proud of her Indian roots, and she never misses a chance to celebrate them, no matter where she is in the world. This year, she brought the joy of Diwali to London, surrounded by her family and close friends. Priyanka Chopra Jonas cherishes…
Pakistan’s Asif Afridi bowls during the second day of the second test cricket match between Pakistan and South Africa, at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025. (AP Photo/Anjum Naveed) In a remarkable Test cricket display on Tuesday, 38-year-old debutant spinner Asif Afridi claimed two crucial late wickets against South Africa,…
Veteran actor Govardhan Asrani, beloved as Asrani, passed away on October 20, 2025, at 84 after a prolonged illness. His passing has prompted heartfelt tributes from across the film fraternity, including Aamir Khan, who remembered the icon’s wit and unforgettable performances. Asrani’s final films, ‘Bhoot Bangla’ and ‘Haiwaan,’ are slated for release. Actor Govardhan Asrani,…
Vaibhav Suryavanshi spotted bursting crackers (Screengrabs) It was a Diwali to remember for cricket’s newest teenage sensation, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, as the 14-year-old was spotted celebrating the festival of lights in his trademark energetic style on Monday, bursting crackers after Bihar’s emphatic Ranji Trophy win over Arunachal Pradesh.The video, now viral on social media, shows Suryavanshi…
