Rahul Dravid at a press conference ahead of the IPL T20 match against Lucknow Super Giants at Sawai Mansingh Stadium, in Jaipur. (PTI Photo) Jaipur: In a major shake-up at Rajasthan Royals, former India captain Rahul Dravid has stepped down as head coach ahead of the IPL-2026 season. This surprise move comes just one year…
Former US national security advisor Jake Sullivan has launched a sharp attack on Donald Trump’s latest trade move against India, warning that the “massive trade offensive” risks undoing years of work to bring New Delhi closer to Washington – and instead pushing it into Beijing’s orbit.Speaking on The Bulwark Podcast with Tim Miller, Sullivan accused…
Ahaan Panday, hailing from a prominent Bollywood family, recently unveiled his and his sister Alanna’s real names, revealing a connection to Yash Raj Films. Ahaan’s Hindu name is Yash, and Alanna’s is Chandni, inspired by the iconic film. His debut in Mohit Suri’s ‘Saiyaara,’ a record-breaking love story, fulfilled his and his grandmother’s dream of…
In a bold legal move that could shape the national debate on transgender rights in schools, two Virginia school districts, Arlington and Fairfax counties, filed lawsuits against the U.S. Department of Education on Friday, seeking to block the federal agency from freezing millions in funding over policies that allow students to use bathrooms and other…
Magnus Carlsen (Photo Credit: @FIDE_chess on X) In what can be termed as the ‘Magnus Carlsen effect’, FIDE, the global governing body of chess, has updated its dress code regulations to allow players to wear “appropriate jeans” at the upcoming FIDE Grand Swiss and FIDE Women’s Grand Swiss tournaments in September. This change comes eight…
Asia Cup match (File Photo) NEW DELHI: Former India cricketer Manoj Tiwary has sparked a heated debate after calling for India to boycott their highly-anticipated Asia Cup fixture against arch-rivals Pakistan, scheduled for September 14 in Dubai. Tiwary’s comments come in the wake of the April 22 terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam, where…
For decades, US universities have been the gold standard in global education. From the ivy-covered halls of Harvard to the cutting-edge labs of MIT, the world’s brightest minds have flocked to American campuses in pursuit of knowledge, innovation, and opportunity. But as the 2025–26 academic year begins, cracks are appearing in that once-untouchable facade.The Trump…
Amish Tripathi criticizes Bollywood for misrepresenting historical figures. He says films often portray invaders like Khilji and Aurangzeb inaccurately. Tripathi argues this blurs the line between foreign rulers and native Indians. He highlights the importance of understanding India’s history of resistance. His book, ‘The Chola Tigers’, aims to showcase stories of courage and unity. Author…
Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty (Pic credit: badmintonphoto/X) NEW DELHI: India’s men’s doubles pair Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty had to settle for a bronze medal at the BWF World Championships after falling short in a gruelling semi-final against China’s Chen Bo Yang and Liu Yi on Saturday.The Indian duo, carrying the hopes of a…
In Vadodara’s Navayard locality, residents faced a three-day water shortage, initially assumed to be a routine disruption. However, it was revealed that a disgruntled civic engineer, Yogesh Vasava, deliberately shut off an underground valve in retaliation for his transfer. VADODARA: Residents of Navayard locality in Gujarat’s Vadodara are no strangers to water shortages. So, when…
