The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) on Sunday sacked Brendon McCullum as head coach of England’s men’s Test team.The decision comes days after Ben Stokes retired from international cricket following England’s 4-1 Ashes defeat in Australia earlier this year and a 2-1 home Test series loss to New Zealand last month. McCullum’s exit brings…
England’s Harry Kane celebrates (AP Photo) England’s preparations for their FIFA World Cup Round of 16 meeting with Mexico have taken an unusual medical turn, with reports suggesting players have been given the option of using Viagra to help combat the effects of playing at high altitude. The knockout fixture will be held at the…
Black pepper is a kitchen staple, but the dark, wrinkled spice can sometimes be mixed with cheaper materials that resemble genuine peppercorns. Genuine Piper nigrum is often mixed with a broad range of potential adulterants, including papaya seeds, millet, mustard seeds, starches, and other plant and mineral materials. For consumers, however, a few simple observations…
Ola Electric has rolled out a festive sales push ahead of Akshaya Tritiya, announcing limited-period offers under what it calls the ‘Ola Sona Weekend’. The company is offering benefits of up to Rs 50,000 across its electric two-wheeler range, along with a chance for customers to win a special gold-themed scooter. These prices, along with…
Hrithik Roshan backs filmmaker’s take on audience obsession with stardom over cinema: ‘Somehow we haven’t grown up’ Filmmaker Pratim D Gupta recently shared a long note on Instagram, pointing out how Vijay Sethupathi and Sai Pallavi shooting in Kolkata drew far more attention than Mani Ratnam‘s return to the city or his collaboration with award-winning…
Ruturaj Gaikwad (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: Chennai Super Kings are enduring a tough IPL 2026 season. They are currently seventh on the points table with two wins and four defeats from six matches, and one of the key reasons behind their struggles has been skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad’s poor form with the bat.Gaikwad has managed…
Viswanathan Anand loses on time to Javokhir Sindarov (GCL Photo) BENGALURU: Viswanathan Anand’s difficult start to the 2026 Global Chess League took another turn for the worse on Tuesday as the five-time world champion suffered two defeats in a day, the second coming in painful fashion against 20-year-old Javokhir Sindarov.Playing for Alaskan Knights, Anand had…
This could be the most sunny day of your week and you’ll be feeling it. The Moon is your ruler, and receives the support you need to improve your public image. Jupiter opens doors to people, praise and timing that is almost too simple.You might be rewarded with honour or appreciation, or even social acceptance…
Developments in the ongoing Middle East conflict and the movement in crude oil prices will be the key drivers for Indian equity markets this week, analysts said, with investors also closely tracking the US Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision, inflation data and foreign fund flows after a bruising selloff in Dalal Street.Market participants are bracing…
Russian figure skater Adeliia Petrosian was reportedly refused service at Milan airport boutiques of Dior and Louis Vuitton due to her Russian passport. This incident highlights how geopolitical sanctions, specifically EU restrictions on luxury goods exports to Russia, are impacting individual experiences and blurring the lines between fashion and politics. Luxury shopping at airports is…
