Hardik Pandya (AFP Photo) Hardik Pandya’s prolonged absence from competitive cricket has once again brought the issue of player workload, game time and injuries into focus, with India also dealing with fitness concerns involving several other players.Pandya has not played competitive cricket since the final week of IPL 2026. He was expected to return for…
US mortgage rate climbs to three year high US mortgage rates have soared to their highest level in nearly three years, with the sharp rise in borrowing costs adding to pressure on the housing market as Americans head towards November 3 elections.The average rate for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage rose 19 basis points to 7.49%…
Veteran actor Nana Patekar, known for his powerful performances in Hindi and Marathi cinema, passed away at his Goa residence in the early hours of Thursday morning. He was 75.Following the news of his demise, one of his most memorable performances from the 1994 film ‘Krantiveer’ resurfaced on social media, with fans taking to their…
Greater Noida: Brand Kapil Dev was a thing much before brand was anything in Indian sports. His was a truly organic, everlasting phenomenon. Today, it is being put to use in perhaps just the way it was always meant to be — playing it forward.As president of the Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI), a…
BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty50 ended Wednesday on a lower note, after two straight sessions of gains, with the RBI’s 25-basis-point repo rate increase and its shift to a “calibrated tightening” stance weighing on sentiment. The 30-share BSE Sensex fell 429.11 points, or 0.59%, to 72,638.70, with 26 constituents closing lower and four higher. The…
‘If you want to blame someone you can blame me’_ Dulquer Salmaan reacts to ‘I’m Game’ underperformance. Mollywood actor Dulquer Salmaan has responded to criticism surrounding the box-office performance of his latest Malayalam film, ‘I’m Game’. The actor defended his production team after a fan alleged that it was responsible for the film’s underperformance.Released on…
Mohammed Shami (AFP Photo) NEW DELHI: Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s return to the Indian team after a four-year gap has raised the possibility of another experienced pacer making his way back into the squad.Former India batter Wasim Jaffer believes Mohammed Shami deserves that opportunity, particularly in Test cricket. Shami has produced strong performances since returning from a…
Top stocks to buy or sell on October 8, 2026 Top stock market recommendations: GAIL, and IndiGo (Interglobe Aviation) are the top stocks to buy today (October 8, 2026), while Hindustan Zinc is a sell call, according to Aakash K Hindocha, Vice President – Research, Nuvama Professional Clients Group/Nuvama Wealth. He has shared his target…
The team of ‘Baththa’ received special appreciation from veteran actor and Rajya Sabha MP Kamal Haasan. The actor met the film’s key members in person and congratulated them for their work. The meeting has added another notable moment to the film’s journey, especially as the Vijay Sethupathi-starrer continues to draw attention after its theatrical release….
Bhuvneshwar Kumar (BCCI Photo) Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s return to India’s T20I squad has received strong backing from former India batter Wasim Jaffer, who believes the experienced pacer’s selection is based on his performances and fitness, rather than any favour.Bhuvneshwar, 36, has been recalled for India’s five-match T20I series against New Zealand, beginning October 22. Jaffer feels…
