In an extraordinary display of cinematic achievement, Rishab Shetty’s ‘Kantara: A Legend Chapter 1’ has launched itself into the annals of Indian cinema, ranking as the 12th most successful film and surpassing the iconic ‘Baahubali: The Beginning’. With little in its path, ‘Kantara 2’ is set to soar even higher, targeting the coveted 11th place…
Suryakumar Yadav and Ajit Agarkar (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: The Indian team squad for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 and the upcoming T20I series against New Zealand in January will be announced by skipper Suryakumar Yadav and chief selector Ajit Agarkar at the BCCI headquarters in Mumbai on Saturday. India has been placed…
England won the T20I series 1-0 after the 3rd match was abandoned due to rain (Andrew Cornaga/Photosport via AP) The third T20 between New Zealand and England at Eden Park was abandoned on Thursday after persistent rain, with only 22 balls bowled. The result confirmed England’s 1-0 win in the three-match series, as the first…
PPF rules: Interest forfeiture applies exclusively to excess deposits made whilst the account holder was a minor. (AI image) Public Provident Fund or PPF is a popular savings scheme with the sovereign guarantee and decent rate of returns adding to its charm. But there is a cap to the annual investment in the scheme –…
NEW DELHI: Marco Jansen and Corbin Bosch shared four wickets as South Africa claimed a 14-run victory over England under the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) method in a rain-shortened first T20I at Cardiff on Wednesday.Persistent showers at Sophia Gardens reduced what should have been a 40-over contest to just 12.5 overs in total. England were left chasing…
with pucScholars Home School students celebrated Rakshabandhan with officials of Indian Army, tying rakhis on Lt Gen Anindya Sengupta and Lt Gen Naveen Sachdeva. Led by the school’s director, Sarita Jaiswal, and principal Anupam Singh, the students presented 1,500 rakhis, handcrafted by them, to honour the brave soldiers. The military officials appreciated the students’ thoughtful…
Lucknow: Mornings in most Prayagraj villages begin with the gentle rhythm of hands weaving moonj grass into baskets, mats, and decorative items. One of the women behind the loom is Neha Nishad, a member of the Eklavya self-help group in Ghurpur village and a poster girl for tourist groups exploring village life along the Sangam.In…
Nationalist films in Indian cinema have seen mixed success, with only a few like ‘The Kashmir Files’ and ‘The Kerala Story’ resonating with audiences. While many films dramatizing historical or current events have been released, most have failed to connect emotionally or generate significant interest. Over-saturation, accusations of propaganda, and evolving audience tastes contribute to…
Bollywood’s reliance on sequels as guaranteed hits is fading as audiences demand more than just familiar brands. While some, like Gadar 2 and Tiger Zinda Hai, have succeeded through nostalgia and expanded universes, many others, including recent releases like War 2 and Housefull 5, have faltered due to weak scripts and brand fatigue. For a…
Das said that amid the uncertain global environment, India continues to demonstrate remarkable dynamism and resilience NEW DELHI: The underlying priority of India’s trade negotiations is to secure fair and balanced agreements in the best interest of the nation and the people, a top PMO official said on Saturday, asserting that the economy continues to…
