Blistering half-centuries from Pavan Rathnayake and skipper Dasun Shanaka, along with a composed fifty from Kusal Mendis, powered Sri Lanka to a commanding 105-run victory over Oman in their T20 World Cup Group B clash on Thursday.Rathnayake (60 off 28 balls) and Shanaka (50 off 20) rediscovered form, while Kusal (61 off 45) played the…
The Indian rupee gained 38 paise against the US dollar in early Thursday trading, reaching 90.40. This rise came from foreign investments and likely support from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). The currency market saw good liquidity and positive sentiment despite ongoing global tensions and oil price concerns.The rupee opened at 90.55 and quickly…
During the dramatic filming of ‘Love Is Blind’, contestant Elissa Finley faced an alarming health crisis when she mistakenly applied nail art glue to her eyes, believing it to be eye drops. This unfortunate mix-up resulted in a harrowing trip to the emergency room, where she endured severe discomfort and the chilling thought of potentially…
India’s head coach Gautam Gambhir during a training session in New Delhi. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: As India gear up to face Namibia at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, the match holds a deeply personal touch for head coach Gautam Gambhir. Delhi is not only his hometown but also a venue that celebrates his legacy, with…
India’s passenger vehicle market began 2026 on a stable note in January, indicating steady demand across segments despite rising competition. Maruti Suzuki and Hyundai led overall volumes, while several other manufacturers also posted healthy dispatch numbers during the month. Demand remained consistent across categories, including hatchbacks, compact SUVs and family-oriented models. In this article, let’s…
Gold price prediction (AI image) Gold and silver price prediction: Gold and silver prices have bounced back from recent lows, and appear to be on path for a long-term rise, believes Abhilash Koikkara, Head – Forex & Commodities, Nuvama Professional Clients Group. The commodity expert shares his outlook for gold and silver in the coming…
Before becoming known for thrillers, Sujoy Ghosh made audiences laugh with Jhankar Beats. Juhi Chawla initially refused the film due to a bold adult-humour scene, which was later dropped. Ghosh credits her decision for saving the movie. The 2003 hit remains loved today and was recently screened at Mumbai’s Kala Ghoda Festival. Before Sujoy Ghosh…
Namibia skipper Gerhard Erasmus (ANI Photo) NEW DELHI: Namibia captain Gerhard Erasmus has voiced frustration over the scheduling of training sessions ahead of his side’s high-profile T20 World Cup clash against hosts and favourites India, revealing that his team were not given a single opportunity to practise under lights despite the match being a night…
Maruti Suzuki’s Victoris entered the highly competitive mid-size SUV segment last year. It is among the most feature-rich cars Maruti currently offers and has also won the Indian Car of the Year award for 2026. Positioned between the Brezza and the Grand Vitara, the Victoris serves as the flagship model in the Arena lineup. What…
India’s trade surplus with the United States could exceed $90 billion annually, according to a new report by SBI. This growth has been driven by rising exports and higher import potential. Indian exporters could boost their top 15 items’ exports to the US by $97 billion yearly, with total exports potentially crossing $100 billion annually…
