Representative Image: West Indies Cricket Team (AP Photo) Two-time champions West Indies have missed out on direct qualification for the ICC Men’s ODI World Cup 2027, meaning the former powerhouse will once again have to navigate the qualifiers to reach the 50-over showpiece.West Indies’ fate was sealed after Afghanistan defeated Ireland by 92 runs in…
Months after Ikkis hit theatres and earned critical acclaim, director Sriram Raghavan has addressed the controversy surrounding the film’s disclaimer that called Pakistan “not at all trustworthy.” In a recent interview, the filmmaker admitted that he was not personally happy with the inclusion of the statement.Speaking to The Wire, Raghavan said, “A lot of people…
Nuwan Thushara of Royal Challengers Bengaluru celebrates (Photo by Pankaj Nangia/Getty Images) Sri Lanka fast bowler Nuwan Thushara has approached the Colombo District Court seeking legal intervention to allow him to play in the 2026 Indian Premier League. Thushara has filed a case against Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC), requesting that the board be ordered to…
Motivational quote of the day by Jack Black: ‘Don’t be afraid of failure because that’s the demon that will get in the way. Failure is your friend,’ a powerful life lesson on learning from setbacks(Image credit: @jackblack on Instagram) Jack Black has built a career on being the loudest, most unpredictable, and goofiest guy in…
As NEET UG 2026 approaches, the National Testing Agency (NTA) has issued a message to candidates, asking them to stay calm and trust their preparation. With only three days left for the examination, the agency said students should focus on doing their best and avoid getting distracted by rumours or unverified information.The NTA said the…
Bollywood star Ranbir Kapoor headed to New York on Tuesday for the next leg of ‘Ramayana‘ film promotions ahead of the ‘Rama’ first glimpse launch. Kapoor began the event at an NYC theatre with a chant of “Jai Shri Ram”, before taking the stage with director Nitesh Tiwari and Namit Malhotra. Dressed in all-white, the…
Picture Credit: Instagram Legendary actor Rajinikanth is one of the biggest superstars from the Indian cinema and even at the age of 75 the actor rules at the box office with swagger. As he will be next seen in the upcoming much awaited ‘Jailer 2’ let’s take a look at the adventurous side of the…
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,…
NEW DELHI: England registered a massive 115-run win over New Zealand before lunch on the fourth day of the opening Test at Lord’s on Sunday, making an encouraging start to a new chapter under the much-discussed “Bazball” philosophy following their disappointing Ashes campaign in Australia.Starting the day at 55 for 5 and needing an improbable…
Rupee jumps 26 paise against US dollar Rupee began Tuesday on a strong note, rising 26 paise to 94.96 against the US dollar in early trade, supported by robust domestic economic growth, containing fiscal slippage and portfolio-related inflows.Forex traders said the USD/INR pair appears to have found a strong near-term base around 95.10-95.20. MSCI-related inflows…