AB de Villiers. (IANS Photo) NEW DELHI: Former South Africa captain AB de Villiers has raised a key concern for Mumbai Indians ahead of IPL 2026, warning that one of their frontline pacers may no longer possess the same edge that once made him a match-winner.Despite Mumbai Indians boasting a star-studded squad, ABD believes there…
India’s premium basmati rice trade has come under severe strain as the escalating conflict in West Asia disrupts exports, blocks consignments at ports and leaves payments worth thousands of crores pending, raising concerns for traders and farmers alike.A Bhopal-based businessman told ANI that consignments of Premium 1121 Basmati rice, earlier exported regularly, are now stuck…
Filmmaker Aditya Dhar’s fearless approach to storytelling is earning praise from his former mentor Priyadarshan, especially as Dhurandhar 2 continues its record-breaking run. Speaking about Dhar’s conviction, Priyadarshan highlighted how the director has managed to challenge conventional industry formulas. Filmmaker Aditya Dhar’s fearless approach to storytelling is earning praise from his former mentor Priyadarshan, especially…
Hardik Pandya with MCA groundsmen NEW DELHI: Team India all-rounder and Mumbai Indians Hardik Pandya once again showed that his impact goes beyond cricket, winning hearts with a thoughtful gesture off the field. During his preparation for the T20 World Cup, Pandya spent long nights training at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium, often practising till almost midnight….
India on Thursday urged members of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) to restore a fully functional dispute settlement system, saying the current mechanism has deprived countries of effective redressal, PTI reported.Speaking on the opening day of the WTO’s 14th ministerial conference (MC14) in Yaounde, Cameroon, commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal stressed the need to…
South cinema is abuzz with top stories. Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna’s unseen wedding photos are viral. Vijay Sethupathi shares his past struggles. Harish Shankar responds to trolls about ‘Ustaad Bhagat Singh’. Ravi Mohan’s Goa investment sparks speculation. ‘Nagabandham’ locks its July 2026 release date. These updates keep fans engaged. Today, South cinema buzzed with…
India defeat Pakistan in SAFF U20 C’ship opener to secure semi-final spot India delivered a dominant performance to defeat Pakistan 3-0 in their opening Group B clash of the SAFF U20 Championship on Thursday, sealing a place in the semi-finals with a game to spare. Forward Omang Dodum starred with a second-half brace, finding the…
Borrowing costs for homebuyers in the US rose further this week, with the average long-term mortgage rate reaching its highest level in more than six months and adding pressure during the peak spring housing season.Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said the benchmark 30-year fixed mortgage rate increased to 6.38% from 6.22% a week earlier. The rate…
Arjun Rampal has been earning praise for his portrayal of Major Iqbal, an ISI officer, in Aditya Dhar’s ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’, also starring R Madhavan, Ranveer Singh, Sanjay Dutt, Sara Arjun, Rakesh Bedi. Arjun has been in the news also for his recent comments during an awards show. For those not in the know, Rampal…
Mohammed Shami’s earns plaudits from Justin Langer NEW DELHI: India’s veteran bowler Mohammed Shami is gearing up for IPL 2026 with strong determination, using the tournament as a chance to get back into India’s national team. Despite being 35 and currently out of selection, the fast bowler has regained fitness and is working hard in…
