File Pic: Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya with teammate Suryakumar Yadav. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: When Mumbai Indians take the field against Kolkata Knight Riders in their IPL 2026 opener on Sunday, they won’t just be chasing a win — they will be scripting history. The five-time champions are set to become the first franchise…
The desert doesn’t usually give things back easily. Wind scrapes away at the surface, heat bends the horizon, and whatever once stood there tends to stay buried for good. Yet in the dry hills of Peru, something unexpected has surfaced. Discovered in 2025, the site known as Peñico is already shifting conversations about early civilisations…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reacts during a meeting with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer at 10 Downing Street in London, Tuesday, March 17, 2026.(Suzanne Plunkett, Pool Photo via AP) Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy claimed that Russia captured satellite images of US air bases in the Gulf region, including Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia,…
NEW DELHI: Parliament is likely to be adjourned to a fixed date when the ongoing session ends on April 2 and not sine die, as is the practice, as govt looks to reconvene the two houses to present its bills for the rollout of women’s reservation in directly elected legislatures from the next Lok Sabha…
In a heartwarming moment on ‘Indian Idol,’ veteran actresses Aruna Irani and Farida Jalal embraced their shared history after 53 years apart. Their last appearance together was in the beloved classic ‘Bobby’ back in 1973. As they graced the stage, contestants celebrated their legacy with renditions of their timeless songs, evoking a wave of nostalgia…
Virat Kohli and Mohammad Kaif (IPL Photo) NEW DELHI: Two years after retiring from international T20 cricket, Virat Kohli continues to prove he’s far from “finished” in the shortest format of the game. In the IPL 2026 opener against Sunrisers Hyderabad on Saturday, he smashed an unbeaten 69 off 38 balls for Royal Challengers Bengaluru,…
A month into the Middle East conflict, its ripple effects are felt across economies worldwide. The crisis was triggered on February 28, when the United States and Israel launched joint strikes on Iran, setting off a chain of events that has tightened Tehran’s grip over the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz. This narrow sea passage,…
The Delhi government has introduced the EV Policy 2.0 with a sharper focus on cleaning up the city’s ageing vehicle fleet. Backed by an allocation of Rs 200 crore, the new policy shifts away from simple purchase subsidies and instead links the highest benefits to scrapping older, polluting vehicles.At the centre of the policy is…
Mangaluru: A vibrant confluence of India’s diverse cultural traditions marked ‘Alva’s Traditional Day-2026′ celebrations held at Vidyagiri campus of Alva’s Education Foundation on Saturday.The event witnessed the presence of Kannada actor Shivarajkumar and his wife Geetha, who lauded the institution for showcasing a miniature version of India’s cultural richness.Inaugurating the programme, the actor appreciated the…
Bengaluru: Have you been feeling a nagging sensation in your eyes, often accompanied by redness and watering? Then you might be experiencing Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS), say ophthalmologists, as a significant section of the IT city’s working population shows one or more symptoms of the condition.CVS is a group of eye and vision-related problems caused…
