Declyn Lauper, son of Cyndi Lauper, has pleaded guilty to a 2024 gun charge, avoiding jail time. He agreed to probation, remaining arrest-free for a year, and substance abuse treatment. If terms are met, his charge could be reduced to criminal possession of a firearm, a significant reduction from the potential seven-year sentence. Declyn “Dex”…
VVS Laxman and Rahul Dravid (AFP Photo) In the cauldron that was the Eden Gardens in March 2001, John Wright — the first foreigner to coach India — witnessed the ebb and flow of the Test, with all its drama, emotion and sheer improbability. Twenty-five years later, the New Zealander tells TOI from Christchurch, of…
Union minister of commerce and industry Piyush Goyal on Friday held talks with Yeo Han-Koo, trade minister of South Korea, to explore ways to strengthen economic ties, boost bilateral investments and deepen supply-chain collaboration between the two countries. The meeting focused on expanding trade engagement and reinforcing the broader economic partnership between India and South…
‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’, directed by Aditya Dhar and starring Ranveer Singh in the lead, is all anyone is talking about on social media, ahead of its release this week. With the buzz around the film only increasing by the day, the film’s allaged “first reviews” have begun circulating widely on social media days ahead of…
Hardik Pandya and Rohit Sharma (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: Rohit Sharma, who led Mumbai Indians (MI) to five Indian Premier League (IPL) titles, is set to return to competitive cricket in the upcoming IPL season starting March 28. Legendary Indian spinner and former MI player Harbhajan Singh believes Rohit should remain actively involved on…
BENGALURU: Britannia Industries said its manufacturing operations have not faced any significant disruption due to industrial gas supply concerns linked to the conflict in West Asia, issuing a clarification after market rumours triggered enquiries. The company said it has adequate levels of finished goods. Source link
With the clock ticking down to the theatrical release of ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’, new details about the film have emerged following its certification by the Irish Censor Board. The film, which is set for its global debut on March 19, with preview shows scheduled for March 18, has had its censor certification released online. ‘Dhurandhar:…
Abhishek Sharma (ICC Photo) NEW DELHI: India’s star opener Abhishek Sharma found himself at the centre of heavy criticism during the T20 World Cup 2026. The left-hander endured a disastrous start to the tournament, failing to open his account in the first three matches as he registered three consecutive ducks.In the lead-up to the final,…
NEW DELHI: Precious metal prices declined up to 4% on Friday, with silver tumbling to Rs 2.7 lakh per kg and gold sliding to Rs 1.6 lakh per 10 grams amid a strong US dollar and uncertainty over global monetary policy. According to the All India Sarafa Association, the white metal slumped by Rs 11,000,…
Early viewers are buzzing about the upcoming Tamil film ‘Happy Raj’, starring GV Prakash Kumar. Special screenings have generated significant online hype, with audiences praising the emotional father-son storyline and strong cast performances. The film, directed by Maria Raja Elanchezian, is set for a theatrical release on March 27, with many anticipating its success. The…
