Stay-at-home dads may still be a taboo in many households, but for Soha Ali Khan, it was part of everyday life. The actor recently reflected on how her father, legendary cricketer Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi, took on the role of primary caregiver when she was young. “As kids, it was completely normal for me because…
Dhakshineshwar Suresh (File Photo) Dhakshineshwar Suresh, called from reserves, defeated higher-ranked Jerome Kym of Switzerland in straight sets. Sumit Nagal made a successful Davis Cup return, putting India close to winning against a European side in an away tie on Friday.Team captain Rohit Rajpal chose Dhakshineshwar over Aryan Shah. The tall Chennai player justified this…
Darshan Kumaar reveals ongoing struggles in securing roles in major films despite his acclaimed performances in some hit movies. He highlights the disparity in treatment compared to A-list stars, where producers readily meet their demands but request him to lower his fees. Kumaar expresses frustration, even after leading a commercially successful film. Darshan Kumaar recently…
D Gukesh and Divya Deshmukh (Photo by M Walusza) World Champion D Gukesh and Divya Deshmukh played to a draw in a rook-and-knight versus rook endgame that lasted 103 moves.Grandmaster Nihal Sarin secured a quick draw against Germany’s Matthias Bluebaum in the eighth round of the FIDE Grand Swiss. Both players now share the lead…
Bengal’s Jadavpur University (JU) KOLKATA: A Jadavpur University third-year undergraduate student of English department was rushed to KPC hospital on Thursday night after she was rescued in an unconscious state from the pond opposite UG arts building by other students and security guards, police said. “The student was declared dead on arrival. It is a…
Tylor Swift will face questioning by Justin Baldoni’s legal team. This relates to the movie ‘It Ends With Us’ and Blake Lively. Court documents show Swift’s deposition is scheduled for late October. This accommodates Swift’s professional commitments. The lawsuit involves accusations of sexual harassment against Baldoni by Lively. Swift’s involvement stems from claims Lively used…
Gargajj and Dhadrianwala shares stage in Kurukshetra KURUKSHETRA: The officiating Jathedar of Akal Takht Giani Kuldip Singh Gargajj was seen sharing stage for the first time with Sikh preacher Bhai Ranjit Singh Dhadrianwala, after the completion of the latter’s religious atonement and lifting of ban upon him by Akal Takht, during a religious congregation organised…
India’s equity valuations are trading marginally below their historical averages but continue to remain expensive compared with regional peers, raising concerns amid slowing earnings growth.The benchmark Nifty currently trades at a price-to-earnings (PE) ratio of 21.97 times, lower than its five- and 10-year averages of 24.4 and 24.8, respectively. In contrast, Hong Kong’s Hang Seng…
The defence ministry has begun examining a proposal from the Indian Air Force (IAF) to procure 114 “Made in India” Rafale fighter jets in collaboration with French manufacturer Dassault Aviation and Indian aerospace firms.Estimated to be worth over Rs 2 lakh crore, with more than 60 percent indigenous content, the mega deal is expected to…
Vinayak Shukla in action for Oman during the 2025 Asia Cup (Images via Screengrabs & AP) Vinayak Shukla’s rise has been swift since breaking into Oman’s national side late last year. The wicketkeeper-batter, now 31, has already carved a reputation as a middle-order striker who can shift the momentum in T20 cricket. Shukla announced himself…
