In the quaint village of Mavadi Kadepathar, about 60 km from Pune, celebrations erupt whenever there is news about Tamil superstar Rajinikanth. In fact, the village is often called the ‘Rajinikanth’s village’. For someone as iconic as Rajinikanth, it is only natural that he would have admirers in every nook and corner of the world….
India flag (Photo by Prakash Singh/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: India suffered a big setback during the first ODI against Australia in Brisbane as captain Harmanpreet Kaur picked up a knee injury while batting. She did not come out to field in the second innings, and vice-captain Smriti Mandhana had to lead the team in her…
AI image used for representation purpose only NEW DELHI: The Reserve Bank of India has proposed a new set of rules that could reshape how banks and financial institutions sell insurance, loans, mutual funds and other financial products to customers.Issued on February 11, 2026, the draft All India Financial Institutions — Responsible Business Conduct Amendment…
Acclaimed filmmaker Antoine Fuqua calls his Michael Jackson film a “spiritual journey,” shaped by Jackson’s ability to transcend racial boundaries and cultural divides. For Fuqua, Jackson’s worldwide impact became a personal milestone, showing a young Black kid that international recognition was within reach. A filmmaker is opening up about the deep personal impact of making…
Usman Tariq has drawn attention throughout the tournament for his unusual action, including a pronounced pause before delivering his off-breaks. (ICC Photo) England left-arm spinner Liam Dawson insisted the two-time champions will not be consumed by the buzz around Pakistan’s mystery spinner Usman Tariq ahead of Tuesday’s crucial T20 World Cup Super Eights encounter. He…
A recall has been announced for the Toyota Land Cruiser LC300 and the Lexus LX in India. This voluntary recall has been announced over a possible transmission-related issue. The recall covers selected units of both luxury SUVs and is aimed at fixing a software problem linked to the automatic gearbox. Toyota Land Cruiser LC300, Lexus…
Washington’s new import duties of 10% took effect on Tuesday, after the US Supreme Court dismantled President Donald Trump’s illegal tariff framework, last week. Introduced under Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974, Trump has threatened to further raise the tariffs to 15%. The administration has labled the move as a measure to tackle…
Beyond his on-screen charisma, Rajinikanth embraces a deeply spiritual life, prioritizing sacred pilgrimages over luxury. He regularly visits revered temples like Tirupati and the Raghavendra Swamy Mutt, marking significant personal and professional milestones. His annual Himalayan retreats, involving meditation and simple living, underscore his commitment to inner peace and detachment. On screen, Rajinikanth may play…
India’s semifinal hopes in the T20 World Cup 2026 now depend not just on winning, but on winning big. After cruising through the group stage unbeaten — including a statement victory over Pakistan — India suffered a major setback in the Super 8s. A crushing 76-run defeat to South Africa has left Suryakumar Yadav’s men…
A sharp selloff in technology stocks has pushed the Nifty IT index into its steepest monthly decline since the 2008 global financial crisis, as fears around artificial intelligence disruption rattled investor confidence.With Tuesday’s 6% decline, the Nifty IT index has plunged over 21% in February alone, marking its worst monthly fall since the 2008 global…
