Shashi Tharoor (File phot) NEW DELHI: Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on Wednesday reiterated India’s stand that it was a call from Pakistan’s DGMO and not US President Donald Trump which led to the pause in India’s Operation Sindoor against Pakistan.Thaoor said it was India’s successful strikes on the intervening night of May 9-10 that…
India captain Shubman Gill speaks during a press conference at Edgbaston, Birmingham, England, Tuesday July 1, 2025. AP/PTI(AP07_01_2025_000278A) Legendary India cricketer Sunil Gavaskar has predicted that Shubman Gill might end up leading the team in T20Is as well, after the 25-year-old was elevated as the team’s vice-captain for the Asia Cup.“Not surprising at all. He…
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the final answer key for the CSIR-UGC NET June 2025 session on its official website csirnet.nta.ac.in. This marks a crucial step for thousands of candidates who appeared for the examination on July 28, 2025, across India. The final key comes after the provisional answer key and the objection…
Wasim Akram and Imran Khan NEW DELHI: Pakistan pace legend Wasim Akram has opened up on what it was like to play under Imran Khan, calling the 1992 World Cup-winning skipper the greatest captain he ever played with. Akram, who began his international career in the mid-1980s, credited Imran for shaping him not only as…
Kevin Costner is addressing sexual harassment allegations against him during the filming of his film, ‘Horizon 2’. The Hollywood star spoke out in response to allegations by stunt performer Devyn LaBella, who claimed she was forced to perform an “unscripted rape scene” on the film sets, in violation of union protocols. Costner reacts In a…
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has dismissed as fake a message circulating on social media claiming that schools and colleges in the city and suburbs would remain closed on Wednesday, August 20, due to a ‘red’ alert for heavy rainfall.In an official statement shared on X, the civic body said, “This message is fake. The…
A healthy heart depends on more than just diet and exercise; quality sleep plays a key role too. According to US-based cardiologist Dr Sanjay Bhojraj, the most effective habit for managing blood pressure isn’t simply sleeping more, but maintaining a consistent sleep schedule. Going to bed and waking up at the same time each day…
Neena Gupta has always been known for her bold choices, both in her career and personal life. She has never shied away from speaking her mind, whether it is about love, life or motherhood. In the late 1980s, her relationship with West Indies cricket legend Vivian Richards became the centre of attention. The two never…
Dhanashree Verma and Yuzvendra Chahal Yuzvendra Chahal’s estranged wife, Dhanashree Verma, has finally spoken about her divorce and slammed the Indian cricketer for his attire at the divorce hearing.Chahal appeared wearing a black t-shirt with the words “Be your own sugar daddy”. The move triggered a storm on social media, with many interpreting it as…
ALMHULT: After putting in over Rs 10,500 crore since 2018 in India, Swedish furniture retailer IKEA is planning a “second wave” of growth in India, focused on accelerated expansion backed by stronger local sourcing and logistics and a deeper omni-channel strategy, said Patrik Antoni, CEO, IKEA India.Discussing the challenges due to the US’s tariff moves,…
