US navy Seals shot and killed several North Korean civilians during a covert operation in 2019, according to a New York Times report published Friday. The mission, which aimed to plant a listening device inside the country, was personally approved by then-President Donald Trump as he prepared for high-stakes talks with North Korean leader Kim…
Andre Agassi’s Open is, without doubt, one of the finest — if not the finest — sporting autobiographies ever written. It charts his meteoric rise, his rebellion against tennis’s hierarchy, his follicular rebellions and acceptance, his flirtation with mind-altering substances, the father-son dynamic with his trainer Gil, and his epochal comeback after tumbling out of…
Graeme Smith (Getty Images) New Delhi: Despite the backdrop of Dinesh Karthik playing in the SA20 last year and speculation of tens of Indians entering the SA20 Auction on September 9, no Indians will be up for grabs for the fourth season, and beyond, of South Africa’s T20 league. SA20 League Commissioner Graeme Smith has…
Vikram Bhatt is mourning the loss of his mother, Varsha Bhatt, who passed away at 85 due to a prolonged illness and multiple organ failure. The cremation took place on Saturday at the Versova crematorium. Known for his horror films, Bhatt recently discussed his autoimmune condition and depression, drawing inspiration from other celebrities who have…
Axar Patel of India celebrates with teammates (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) Ahead of the Asia Cup 2025, veteran India batter Ajinkya Rahane highlighted all-rounder Axar Patel as one of the team’s most underrated players. The continental tournament gets underway on Tuesday, September 9, with Afghanistan facing Hong Kong. India, led by Suryakumar Yadav, will…
US president Donald Trump on Friday said Americans should take vaccines that are “not controversial,” as he distanced himself from Florida’s plan to scrap all vaccine mandates, including those for schoolchildren. Trump’s remarks came when a reporter asked for his response to the new policy pushed by Florida governor Ron DeSantis. It also comes at…
Flood: Patiala boy dies after drowning in Ambala, missing man found dead, two brick kiln labourers washed away (Pic credit: ANI) AMBALA: A 13-year-old boy died as he drowned in Tangri river crossing area in Bhuni village of Naggal police station jurisdiction in Ambala district on Saturday.The deceased has been identified as Manvir, 13, Class…
LONDON: Leicester’s Diwali celebrations this year have been significantly scaled back, despite once having been the largest Diwali celebration in the world outside India.Labour-run Leicester city council has announced all the activities will be cancelled apart from lighting up Diwali lanterns on lampposts and a road closure.In previous years the festival saw a Diwali village…
Twinkle Khanna, daughter of Dimple Kapadia, grew up in a matriarchal home, shielded from patriarchal norms. Entering the film industry, she gradually recognized gender inequality, initially attributing disparities to seniority rather than bias. Her upbringing instilled independence, a strength she now appreciates, contrasting it with other women’s struggles for autonomy. Growing up in a household…
Zimbabwe’s captain Sikandar Raza, centre, with teammates (AP Photo/Wonder Mashura) Zimbabwe pulled off a memorable win in Harare, beating Sri Lanka by five wickets in the second T20I to level the series. The hosts bowled brilliantly to skittle Sri Lanka out for just 80, their second-lowest total in the format, before holding their nerve in…
