Shreyas Iyer entered an elite list in IPL history on Sunday after becoming only the fifth player to captain a side in 100 matches in the tournament.The milestone came during Punjab Kings’ IPL 2026 match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala.Before Iyer, only MS Dhoni, Gautam Gambhir, Virat…
Mangaluru: Water supply will be disrupted for 24 hours in several parts of Mangaluru city from 6am on Monday to 6am on Tuesday due to maintenance work by the Mangaluru City Corporation (MCC).According to the MCC, the shutdown is required to replace a Non-Return Valve (NRV) on the 1,100‑mm‑diameter main pipeline that carries water from…
Phil and Penny Knight’s $2 billion donation to OHSU’s Knight Cancer Institute exemplifies legacy-changing philanthropy, moving beyond spontaneous “lightning strikes.” Philanthropy, especially that which we see on a large scale, is often seen as one such lightning strike wherein a wealthy philanthropist throws an incredible sum of money into solving a problem somewhere far away,…
Two sisters have died by suicide in Jodhpur’s Kherapa area. The younger sister died Friday after consuming pesticide atop a water tank (Representative image) JODHPUR: Alleged police negligence in acting on a gangrape complaint and repeated threats from the accused sparked outrage in Jodhpur on Saturday after two sisters died by suicide within two months…
NEW DELHI: Panic gripped passengers onboard the Thiruvananthapuram–Hazrat Nizamuddin Rajdhani Express after a fire broke out in an air-conditioned coach in Madhya Pradesh’s Ratlam district early Sunday morning.The blaze erupted around 5.15 am in the B-1 coach of Train No. 12431 between Vikramgarh Alot and Lunirichha stations under the Kota railway division.Passengers evacuated safelyRailway officials…
As ‘Jannat’ completes 18 years, memories surrounding the cult romantic drama remain fresh among fans. Starring Emraan Hashmi and Sonal Chauhan, the 2008 film emerged as one of the most loved romantic thrillers of its time, earning immense popularity for its music, emotional storyline and Emraan’s charismatic performance. Directed by Kunal Deshmukh and backed by…
Ancient stone walls, built for power and security, vary dramatically in scale. While most served as city or military fortifications, the Great Wall of China dwarfs all others, stretching over 21,000 km. As we consider the monuments of the past which have become landmarks within our scenery, few pictures come more vividly to mind than…
Mehbooba Mufti (File photo) NEW DELHI: Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti on Sunday renewed her appeal for dialogue between India and Pakistan, citing recent remarks by senior Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) leader Dattatreya Hosabale that India should keep the door open for talks with the neighbouring country.Also Read | ‘India should not close…
NEW DELHI: At a press briefing in The Netherlands, Ministry of external affairs secretary (West), Sibi George, strongly rejected concerns about the minority rights and press freedom in India. Responding to question, George defended India’s democratic and social framework, saying the country’s strength lies in its diversity, religious coexistence and democratic freedoms.Addressing foreign journalists and…
BENGALURU: The Congress high command’s decision to appoint V D Satheesan as Kerala chief minister has triggered chatter in Karnataka, where deputy CM D K Shivakumar’s supporters believe the tussle over the top post can no longer be postponed indefinitely.The buzz coincided with Shivakumar’s 64th birthday Friday and supporters installed posters, banners and digital billboards…
