Preity Zinta, over the years, has often shared details about her close friendships in Bollywood and is frequently seen talking about them. There was a time when, during an appearance on a popular reality TV show, the actress opened up about a co-actor and close friend, revealing that he would be the last person she…
File Pic: Sri Lanka players (AP Photo) Sri Lanka’s cricket administration was plunged into fresh uncertainty on Tuesday after the executive committee of Sri Lanka Cricket stepped down following government pressure to make way for a new leadership structure.According to officials, SLC president Shammi Silva convened a special meeting to announce the resignation of the…
Jim Whittaker, the first American to reach the summit of Mount Everest and a central figure in popularising modern mountaineering, has died at the age of 97. His life combined high-risk exploration with business leadership and environmental advocacy, leaving a lasting impact on outdoor culture. The Everest climb that made history On May 1, 1963,…
R Praggnanandhaa’s invisible second Vaibhav Suri (Photo by Michal Walusza) NEW DELHI: FIDE Master (FM) Prasenjit Dutta, a man whose life has been a series of tactical gambles and late-game recoveries, runs a renowned academy in the heart of New Delhi. For years, he followed a predictable ritual. Whenever a particularly gifted student walked through…
Excitement is building in Kollywood as reports suggest veteran actor Kamal Haasan might portray Virumaandi in Sivakarthikeyan’s upcoming film, ‘Seyon.’ The movie, reportedly blending mythology with commercial elements, could see Haasan in a pivotal role. Produced by Raaj Kamal Films International, the project is slated to begin shooting in April, with an October release anticipated,…
Taylor Swift makes her stance clear on Blake Lively as she and Travis Kelce reportedly send out wedding invites.(Image via X) Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are all set to host the biggest event of the year as they gear up for their wedding on 3rd July in New York City.As invites are being sent…
Harshit Rana, Matheesha Pathirana and Josh Hazelwood (Agency Image) Injuries, or non-availability, to top pacers close to the start of the IPL can give sleepless nights to franchise coaches and the support staff. While Lucknow Super Giants, for a few years now, have been one of the worst-affected teams, this time around three teams are…
US consumer confidence rose marginally in March even as fuel prices surged due to the Iran war, highlighting resilience in spending but growing concerns around inflation and economic outlook, according to AP.The Conference Board said its consumer confidence index increased to 91.8 in March from 91 in February, indicating a modest improvement despite rising cost…
Mangaluru: Key road and rail infrastructure upgrades in coastal Karnataka, including improvements to NH-75 and NH-66, railway electrification on the Mangaluru–Bengaluru ghat section, a proposed Mangaluru bypass and plans for a new railway station, were highlighted at the Kanara Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s (KCCI) Industry Leaders’ Forum held recently at the Mangalore Club.Addressing the…
“The tea is 15 rupees,” said the tea stall vendor outside Noida Sector 16A metro station, apologetically handing over a cup of tea that had suddenly become more expensive.When asked why the price had increased, the vendor offered a brief explanation with tired eyes, the “cylinder has gone very costly.” Even the samosas and pakoras…
