Dasara is more than just a festival on the calendar; it is a story of good triumphing over evil, and Bollywood has long drawn on that idea. From grand Ravan Dahan scenes set to soulful music to dark tales of obsession and revenge, and from mythological retellings to supernatural comedies, several Hindi films capture the…
Shafali Verma (BCCI Photo) India vice-captain Shafali Verma has received an official reprimand for throwing the ball to the ground in frustration after dropping a catch during the second T20I against Zimbabwe.The incident took place during India’s nine-wicket win in Raipur on Sunday. The 22-year-old was found guilty of breaching Level 1 of the ICC…
In Bollywood, 2026 is shaping up as a year ruled by patriotic and devotional stories. After the box-office success of ‘Dhurandhar’ and ‘Hanuman Ansh’, studios have rushed to announce more films in these genres. Anurag Kashyap argues that the two now hold a stranglehold over the industry, making it hard for any other kind of…
Shree Charani (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: India’s dominance in the ICC Women’s T20I Bowling Rankings continues, with Shree Charani and Deepti Sharma retaining the top two positions, while fast bowlers Nandani Sharma and Kranti Gaud made significant gains following the ongoing series against Zimbabwe.India have taken an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series at…
Singer Sonu Nigam has apologised to the people of Karnataka over his controversial Pahalgam remark ahead of his Bengaluru concert scheduled for October 24. The apology comes after pro-Kannada organisation Karnataka Rakshana Vedike (KRV) demanded that the Bengaluru City Police Commissioner deny permission for the event.In a video message, Sonu said he did not want…
NEW DELHI: Indian para-swimmer Himanshu Nandal clinched a bronze medal in the men’s 400m freestyle S11 event at the Asian Para Games 2026 on Tuesday, securing India’s second medal in swimming at the continental showpiece.The 22-year-old from Rohtak clocked 5 minutes and 10.91 seconds to finish third in the four-swimmer field. China’s Chuanzhen Sun won…
Officials said the decision to introduce independent inspections followed repeated passenger complaints. (Image for representative purpose only) The food quality on trains may see an improvement with the Quality Council of India (QCI) looking to appoint certified professionals to carry out independent, technology-enabled checks of food safety and hygiene at railway stations and aboard trains…
Tamil cinema has lost actor Karthik Sabesh at the age of 37, bringing fresh grief to a family known for its contributions to the film industry. The actor, who appeared in several Tamil films, died following health issues, according to reports. His death comes just days after the passing of veteran music composer Deva, his…
Pakistan vs England, PAK vs ENG Live Score: England captain Harry Brook won the toss and elected to bowl first against Pakistan in the ODI tri-series in Rawalpindi on Tuesday. Pakistan come into the match after beating Sri Lanka by 37 runs on Sunday. Salman Ali Agha led their batting effort with a comeback century,…
Vessels at the Strait of Hormuz (representational image) The Middle East conflict has put the world’s energy lifeline, the Strait of Hormuz, in a chokehold.But the Gulf might be looking for an escape route.Over the next five years, countries in the region could invest in alternative logistics corridors and energy pipelines to loosen their dependence…
