NEW DELHI: India wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson has revealed that Sachin Tendulkar’s legendary “Desert Storm” innings in Sharjah in 1998 was the moment that convinced him he could one day play for India.The knock — 143 off 131 balls against Australia — is remembered as one of Tendulkar’s most iconic efforts. Although India lost that match, […]
Priyanka Chopra misses Raksha Bandhan celebrations due to ‘SSMB29’ shoot; Gets emotional as cousin Mannara ties Rakhi for brother Siddharth Chopra | Hindi Movie News
Priyanka Chopra may be in the country for her film shoot, but sadly for the star, she could not be by her brother Siddharth’s side on the festival of Raksha Bandhan. The actress, who has been seen globe-trotting with her daughter Malti, arrived in the country last week, and have since been keeping busy on […]
Momentum sagging at UN plastic pollution treaty talks
GENEVA: Talks on forging a landmark treaty to combat the scourge of plastic pollution were stumbling Saturday, with progress slow and countries wildly at odds on how far the proposed agreement should go.The negotiations, which opened on Tuesday, have four working days left to strike a legally-binding instrument that would tackle the growing problem choking […]
Weekly poll results: the Honor Magic V5 is headed for a strong launch
The Honor Magic V5 is pricey but worth it for many voters in last week’s poll. The phone’s popularity could rise even higher, if it gets good reviews. As we write this, the V5 is preparing to launch in its first European market – that will be on August 12, Tuesday. We still don’t know […]
Trump hits pause on trade talks with India, plays up tariff issue
US President Donald Trump has ruled out the possibility of trade negotiations with India until the issue of tariffs is resolved. “No, not until we get it resolved,” Trump told reporters in the Oval Office on Thursday, replying to a question on whether he expects increased trade negotiations with India after raising the tariffs on […]
IPL: Former India batter picks ideal MS Dhoni replacement at CSK — and explains why | Cricket News
NEW DELHI: Former India cricketer Kris Srikkanth has stirred the IPL chatter pot by declaring Sanju Samson as the ideal successor to MS Dhoni in the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) set-up, citing the Rajasthan Royals captain’s immense popularity in Tamil Nadu.Speaking on his YouTube channel on Saturday, Srikkanth praised Samson’s skills and brand value in […]
Aishwarya Rai and Aaradhya Bachchan TWIN on return from family getaway; Abhishek Bachchan charms with gentlemanly gesture – WATCH |
Bollywood’s first family, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, husband Abhishek Bachchan, and daughter Aaradhya had all eyes on them as they touched down at the Mumbai airport early Sunday morning. Viral Video The Bachchan trio made the paparazzi click-happy as they made a glamorous appearance, dressed in comfortable yet chic travel wear paired with overcoats. Interestingly, going […]
‘If you ask a Pakistani …’: Army chief mocks Pak victory claim; credits ‘free hand’ for Op Sindoor success | India News
NEW DELHI: Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi on Saturday took a swipe at Pakistan over its claim of winning the May clashes with India following Operation Sindoor.While speaking at IIT Madras, Dwivedi said that narrative management plays a key role in war. “If you ask a Pakistani whether you lost or won, he’d […]
VC funds lock in specialists to vet cybersafety bets
Venture capital (VC) funds are increasingly turning their attention to cybersecurity startups and deploying specialists to evaluate potential investment bets amid rapid growth in the sector fuelled by the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) and escalating concerns over data security. Risk investors are recognising that the sector’s complex and technical nature demands more than a […]
SC sets up panel led by ex-HC judge for Banke Bihari temple | India News
NEW DELHI: Supreme Court on Saturday set up an 11-member interim high-powered committee headed by former Allahabad high court judge Justice Ashok Kumar to “oversee and supervise the day-to-day functioning inside and outside of the Banke Bihari temple in Vrindavan and plan “holistic development” of the temple and its surroundings.A bench of Justices Surya Kant […]