Aronyak Ghosh (Image credit: X) NEW DELHI: Aronyak Ghosh was only four when his mother’s customary room-cleaning session led him to discover a box of old, dusty chess pieces. It belonged to his father. However, to the toddler, it didn’t matter much. The pieces in black and white colours merely looked like soldiers in the…
For nearly two decades, Cristiano Ronaldo has lived with a burden that very few athletes in any sport have had to carry.He has spent most of his career being measured not against his contemporaries, but against his own past. Against the winger who burst through at Manchester United. Against the athlete who leapt higher than…
Ajit Agarkar and Rishabh Pant (ANI Photo) MUMBAI: This is perhaps the toughest phase of Rishabh Pant’s international career. On Tuesday, his recent setbacks acquired an official colour. From being removed from the Test vice-captaincy to giving way to the in-form Ishan Kishan in ODIs, little seems to be going right for the 28-year-old Pant.Once…
Mangaluru: Following the announcement of new office-bearers to the management committee of Kudroli Sri Gokarnanatha Kshetra for 2026–27 by Akhila Bharatha Billava Union Friday, the existing committee managing the temple said the move was invalid and not backed by any court directive.Addressing reporters on the temple premises Saturday, Padmaraj R said no court had issued…
Mumbai Indians’ Rohit Sharma (ANI Photo) NEW DELHI: The absence of Rohit Sharma once again grabbed the spotlight as Mumbai Indians skipper Hardik Pandya provided a crucial update on the veteran’s return ahead of their IPL 2026 clash against Sunrisers Hyderabad at the Wankhede Stadium on Wednesday.Winning the toss, Hardik opted to bat first but…
NEW DELHI: A victim at the centre of the alleged sexual harassment and forcible conversion case involving Tata Consultancy Services’ (TCS) Nashik unit told police she was gradually convinced that accepting Islam would reduce her mental stress, according to a chargesheet filed in the case.“I was convinced that if I accepted the Islamic religion, my…
Bengaluru: Karnataka II PU-1 (grade 12) results for 2025-26 will be announced Thursday, 3pm.Students can access results on https://karresults.nic.in and also via KarnatakaOne mobile app. The results will be sent by the board to registered mobile numbers of students through WhatsApp or SMS.For the first time, marks cards of students will be available through DigiLocker…
NEW DELHI: Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah on Thursday met deputy CM DK Shivakumar over breakfast at his official residence ‘Kaveri’, where several ministers from the state cabinet were also present. During the meeting, Siddaramaiah reportedly informed his ministers that he would step down from the post, paving the way for DK Shivakumar and bringing an…
Ajinkya Rahane recorded a second straight duck as Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) captain fell for a two-ball zero against Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2026 at Eden Gardens on Sunday, setting an unwanted record in the process.Chasing 156, Rahane was dismissed in the second over by Nandre Burger, adding to his struggles this season. He had…
NEW DELHI: Rishabh Pant’s struggles as captain of Lucknow Super Giants continued after another tough loss, this time against Kolkata Knight Riders in a Super Over. LSG failed to chase 156, adding to a worrying run of five straight defeats this season. Their home record is even worse, with eight consecutive losses under Pant’s leadership…
