Venkatesh Iyer has opened up about Gautam Gambhir’s influence on Kolkata Knight Riders’ (KKR) dressing room during their title-winning Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 campaign, explaining how the former captain’s presence helped establish a culture where players were always ready to attack.Gambhir, who led KKR to IPL titles in 2012 and 2014, returned to the…
What do historical returns on gold suggest and what’s the outlook for the next Samvat? Gold and silver have entered the Diwali 2026 season after an extraordinary 10 months, and this journey has been significantly more volatile than 2025.Buying gold on Dhanteras is considered auspicious in many traditions. But the festive season comes at a…
Suriya’s ‘Scene’ and Nayanthara’s ‘Mookuthi Amman 2’ clash at the box office this Diwali. Both movies open in cinemas on November 6. Suriya’s action entertainer has garnered positive reviews from critics, while Nayanthara’s fantasy comedy sequel also competes for attention. The two releases offer different kinds of entertainment, giving moviegoers a choice between an action…
Sarfaraz Khan (Photo/screengrab) A stunning catch from Sarfaraz Khan helped Mumbai break a 167-run partnership and turn the match on ite head in the final hour as the 42-time champions defeated Railways by 106 runs in their Ranji Trophy Group D clash on Thursday.Railways were firmly in the contest for much of the final day,…
From an investment perspective, the recent correction and profit booking provide an opportunity for investors looking to add gold. Gold price prediction today: The recent correction in gold prices is a good time to get in, says Jateen Trivedi, VP Research Analyst – Commodity and Currency, LKP Securities. He shares his view on buying gold…
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Abhishek Bachchan set off the fireworks with their rare display of affection as they made a joint public appearance at designer Manish Malhotra’s Diwali party. The couple, who have been hounded by separation rumours, appeared in rather cheery and flirty as they walked the carpet, joint at the hip.Abhishek looked dapper…
India clinch record sixth ACT crown (Image: Hockey India/X) MOHALI: The Indian men’s hockey team is preparing for a generational transition ahead of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, with Hockey India chief selector RP Singh indicating that a fresh core group will soon be assembled and that four to six senior players, or potentially more,…
NEW DELHI: Banks across several states in India will remain closed on multiple days in November 2026 as Diwali celebrations and related regional festivals bring a series of holidays. The closures will be observed on November 9, 10 and 11, depending on the state and the festival being celebrated.Known as the festival of lights, Diwali…
Sir Tom Jones talks about feeling like he was dying because of recent health scare: ‘I thought this was it’ (Instagram) Sir Tom Jones, who recently finished his stint on ‘The Voice UK,’ admitted that he almost died because of a recent health issue. The 86-year-old revealed that he had to be rushed to the…
Australia batter Steve Smith (AP) Mike Hussey was on Friday appointed as a consultant coach to the Australian team for next year’s Ashes series against England and the 2027 ODI World Cup.The former Australia batter had revealed in August that England’s new red-ball coach, Stephen Fleming, had informally approached him to take up the role…
