NEW DELHI: India’s decision to field a full-strength squad for the upcoming Afghanistan T20I series has drawn sharp criticism from former cricketer Kris Srikkanth, who believes the selectors missed a valuable opportunity to expose more youngsters to international cricket.Srikkanth described the selection as a “mistake” and suggested that the recent defeats in Ireland and England…
The equity markets are set for a closely watched trading session on Friday, with the Sensex and Nifty expected to react to global cues and comments from US Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh at the Jackson Hole symposium. GIFT Nifty signalled a positive start, trading 65.5 points, or 0.27%, higher at 24,263.50, pointing to gains…
Aamir Khan returns to Mumbai with wife Gauri Spratt; stepson left puzzled by paparazzi rush Aamir Khan was spotted at the airport with his wife Gauri Spratt but it was little Quinn who ended up stealing all the attention. Videos from their arrival at the airport saw the 5-year-old, looking visibly confused by the swarm…
Rajasthan Royals stormed into Qualifier 2 of IPL 2026 after beating Sunrisers Hyderabad by 47 runs in the Eliminator on Wednesday. The night belonged to 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, whose 97 off just 29 balls put RR in complete control of the contest. Chasing a place in Qualifier 2, Rajasthan Royals first piled up 243 for…
Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s Virat Kohli (AP Photo) Virat Kohli once again delivered on the big stage, bouncing back from two consecutive ducks with a crucial half-century against Kolkata Knight Riders while rewriting the IPL record books in Raipur. The Royal Challengers Bengaluru star became the first player in IPL history to score 400 or more…
What should a child’s early years look like? That question is at the heart of a post that has been making the rounds on X. Instead of talking about exam scores or school rankings, the post focuses on something much simpler: how children spend their childhood. Shared by a man who lived in Norway, the…
Artificial intelligence company Anthropic has taken a major step towards a public market debut, announcing that it has confidentially filed paperwork with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for a proposed initial public offering (IPO), AP reported.The company said the filing gives it the option to go public after the SEC completes its review…
Harry Brook and Ben Stokes (Image: X) Ben Stokes has thrown his full support behind Harry Brook as his preferred successor to lead England’s Test team following his retirement from international cricket. Brook, who currently captains England in ODIs and T20Is, has served as Stokes’ vice-captain in the Test setup and is widely regarded as…
Trump administration suspended eight companies. (Photo: Reuters) Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) on Friday said the US government’s suspension of the Permanent Labour Certification (PERM) programme for several technology companies was not expected to have any material impact on its workforce strategy or client engagements.This came a day after the Trump administration suspended eight companies, including…
The third Sawan Somwar in 2026, occurring on August 17, is set to bestow profound spiritual benefits on devotees. Coinciding with Nag Panchami, this sacred day amplifies the devotion to Lord Shiva, especially for those born under Aries, Cancer, Scorpio, Capricorn, and Pisces. Observers can engage in fasting and prayer, seeking peace and guidance. Tailored…
