Bengaluru: India’s captain Harmanpreet Kaur (PTI Photo/Shailendra Bhojak) Bengaluru: India last hosted the ICC Women’s World Cup in the ODI format in 2013, finishing seventh as hosts. Their best performance on home soil in the tournament is the semifinal finish in 1997. In the 12 years since India last hosted the tournament, there has been…
NEW DELHI: An image of Jesus Christ inside a ‘Vatican City-themed’ Durga Puja pandal in Ranchi was replaced on Friday with that of Lord Krishna.The development came following objections raised by the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP). The VHP alleged that the marquee, organised by R R Sporting Club at Ratu Road, was made to “hurt…
Neeraj Ghaywan’s ‘Homebound,’ India’s official Oscar entry and a Cannes premiere, starring Ishaan Khatter, Janhvi Kapoor, and Vishal Jethwa, opened to a mere Rs 29 lakh. Despite critical acclaim calling it ‘heart-wrenching and poignant’ and overcoming censor issues, the film hopes for a box office surge from positive word-of-mouth this weekend, facing competition from ‘Jolly…
A person believed to be Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh, aka Mo Chara, right, a member of the Irish language band Kneecap, arrives at Woolwich Crown Court in London London, Friday, Sept. 26, 2025, where he is charged with a terrorism offence relating to displaying a flag in support of Hezbollah during a performance with the…
Pakistan cricket players celebrates the dismissal of Sri Lanka’s Kusal Mendis (AP Photo/Altaf Qadri) Dubai: Seven games, seven defeats — but Pakistan aren’t dwelling on the stats or recent form. Ahead of Sunday’s Asia Cup final against India, head coach Mike Hesson insists his team has the tools to flip the script and end their…
RAIPUR: Dr Pugazhenthan Thangaraju, an associate professor at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Raipur, has been ranked among the world’s top 2% scientists in a list released by Stanford University in September 2025, the AIIMS Raipur spokesperson said. Dr Pugazhenthan is known for his work in clinical pharmacology, infectious diseases like leprosy…
(IANS) The Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, remembered for hosting the Asian Games in 1982 and the Commonwealth Games in 2010, will once again be in focus, this time reimagined with measures that prioritise integrity and independence for all participants. New Delhi: India’s date with history in para sports has arrived. On Saturday, the nation will achieve…
Yogi Adityanath (File – ANI) NEW DELHI: Ahead of Dussehra celebrations in Uttar Pradesh, CM Yogi Adityanath has directed state authorities to take strict action against miscreants and ensure heightened security during the festive period, according to a statement issued by the UP government on Friday, reported news agency ANI.Reacting over the recent incidents in…
Akshay Kumar’s latest release, Jolly LLB 3, has earned Rs 78 crore in eight days, making it his fifth biggest post-pandemic grosser despite not meeting expectations. Surpassing films like Ram Setu, it needs a strong second weekend to climb higher. Kumar is also set for a career resurgence in 2025 with upcoming projects. After a…
Mumbai: Retired Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt during an event at a school, in Mumbai. (PTI Photo/Kunal Patil) Mumbai: “Please be seated and don’t stand when our guest of honour walks into the hall,” was the gentle but firm instruction from the smiling teacher on the stage.She was addressing the 400-odd students of Jamnabai Narsee School…
