PARIS: On tennis’ greatest stages, they have told stories inspired by sakura, cherry blossoms in Japanese, symbolising beauty, renewal and the fleeting nature of life; they’ve highlighted Harajuku, a street in Tokyo, runway for frills and bows. The most talked-about was the dramatic jellyfish-motivated ensemble she wore at the Australian Open in January, walking onto…
Zahra Ghanbari (Image credit: X) NEW DELHI: Football chiefs offered “full support and assistance” to the Iranian team in Australia on Sunday for the Women’s Asian Cup after the United States and Israel launched massive attacks on their homeland. Iran’s 26-strong squad arrived on the Gold Coast days before the strikes on Saturday killed supreme…
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Thursday warned that continued disruptions from the Iran war are pushing the global economy closer to an “adverse” scenario marked by slower growth, tighter financial conditions and rising inflation risks, AFP reported.Last month, the IMF’s World Economic Outlook projected global growth at 3.1 per cent for 2026 under its…
Alleged conman Sukesh Chandrashekhar has written a handwritten letter to actor Jacqueline Fernandez, reacting to her recent move to turn approver in the ongoing Rs 200 crore money laundering case.The letter, dated April 21, 2026, has surfaced online and was shared by IANS.Addressing Jacqueline with affectionate nicknames like “Baby Botta Bomma” and “My Jackie Sukesh…
For a long stretch of the year, the Lohit River moves through Arunachal Pradesh with the same pale grey-blue appearance associated with Himalayan rivers carrying glacial water downstream. During heavier monsoon periods, though, sections of the river can take on a darker reddish tone, particularly where sediment flow intensifies along the valley edges. Over time,…
Pakistan’s bowler Shaheen Afridi during the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 match between Bangladesh and Pakistan, at Eden Gardens in Kolkata. (PTI Photo) In a match Pakistan had to win to stay in contention for the Super 8s of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, the Pakistan men’s cricket team left fast bowler Shaheen…
JEE Main 2026 Session 2 result The National Testing Agency (NTA) is likely to announce the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main Session 2 result 2026 likely by tomorrow, April 20, 2026, according to various media reports.Once released, candidates will be able to check their results on the official websites, which are jeemain.nta.nic.in, nta.ac.in, and examinationservices.nic.in.Students…
NEW DELHI: India on Friday denied reports that it was holding off bilateral engagement or delaying a trade deal with the United States, saying discussions between the two countries are continuing for a “mutually beneficial agreement.” “We have noted a media report regarding ongoing trade talks with the US. It is denied that there is…
US stocks edged lower on Tuesday as investors remained cautious amid uncertainty over how long the war with Iran may last and whether oil prices will stabilise after recent sharp swings.The S&P 500 slipped 0.4% in morning trading, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell about 250 points, or 0.5%, as of 10 a.m. Eastern…
Shah Rukh Khan made a stylish appearance at Eden Gardens on Monday evening as he turned up to support his IPL team, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), along with daughter Suhana Khan. The duo was spotted in the stands during KKR’s clash against Punjab Kings (PBKS), with visuals from the stadium quickly going viral on social…