Smriti Mandhana now holds the record for most ODI runs in a calendar year (AP Photo/Aijaz Rahi) Indian opener Smriti Mandhana etched her name in history on Thursday, becoming the highest run-getter in women’s ODIs in a single calendar year during India’s ICC Women’s World Cup clash against South Africa in Visakhapatnam. Mandhana broke Belinda…
India’s Jasprit Bumrah (AP Photo/Ajit Solanki) Former Indian cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin has predicted that fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah will likely rest during the upcoming Test series against South Africa in November, while also expecting Axar Patel to be included in India’s playing XI. The two-Test series against the current World Test Championship holders will be…
BATHINDA: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convener Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday laid the foundation stone for setting up 3,100 sports grounds across the state. Addressing a gathering here, Kejriwal said the initiative marked a historic day for Punjab, adding that modern playgrounds, equipped with modern facilities, for volleyball, football,…
India strengthened its defence partnership with the United Kingdom by signing a $468 million missile deal for Martlet lightweight multi-role missiles. In global news, Hungarian author László Krasznahorkai won the 2025 Nobel Prize in Literature for his visionary works reflecting art amid apocalyptic terror, while in India, Chief Justice BR Gavai broke his silence on…
Gold loans have become a go-to option for anyone needing quick funds during financial challenges and uncertainties.Whether it’s paying for education, expanding a business, covering personal or medical costs, renovating a home, gold loans offer a convenient solution. With minimal paperwork and speedy access to cash, they are an attractive option, however, many people still…
Raghav Juyal is basking in success and audience love after the release of Aryan Khan’s directorial ‘The Ba***ds of Bollywood’. His charm, and humour have won widespread praise, especially for the sequence where he sings ‘Kaho Na Kaho’ in front of Emraan Hashmi. The moment has gone viral, sparking trends not just in meme culture…
US federal workers have begun to feel the heat of government shutdown as it enters its second week, as many have resorted to even taking loans to cover everyday expenses. Since October 1, hundreds of thousands of federal employees have been furloughed, while others deemed essential, including some military personnel, must work without pay.All work…
Why are Only 39% of Massachusetts 8th Graders Meeting Civics MCAS Expectations? (Image: Pexels) When Massachusetts 8th graders took their first ever Civics MCAS (Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System) last spring, the results were sobering: just 39 percent of students met or exceeded expectations, while 16 percent failed entirely. That is despite the fact that civics…
MS Dhoni’s arrival attracted huge crowds both at the airport and the stadium he was at to inaugurate (Screengrabs) Madurai witnessed scenes of frenzy on Thursday as former India captain MS Dhoni arrived in the city to inaugurate a newly built international-standard cricket stadium. Several hundreds of fans thronged the Madurai airport, chanting “Dhoni, Dhoni”…
Silver rate today: Silver surged by Rs 6,000 to a fresh peak of Rs 1,63,000 per kilogram in New Delhi, boosted by global safe-haven buying and expectations of US rate cuts.The white metal experienced its second steep rise in a week, after climbing Rs 7,400 to close at Rs 1,57,400 per kg on October 6….
