England’s Ollie Pope bats on day two of the first Ashes cricket test match between Australia and England in Perth. (AP) England batter Ollie Pope has responded to criticism following his side’s Ashes defeat in Australia, saying the perception that the team “weren’t fussed” is not accurate, while accepting why that view took hold among…
Xi Jinping and Donald Trump (File photo) US President Donald Trump’s request to postpone his planned summit in Beijing with Chinese leader Xi Jinping has cast a shadow over bilateral engagement that had remained stable since their last meeting in October, though analysts believe the delay is unlikely to trigger a major rupture in ties,…
Sobhita Dhulipala’s bridal look at her wedding with Naga Chaitanya may have looked effortless and rooted in tradition, but it came with a story that began years earlier—on the sets of Ponniyin Selvan. The designer also spoke about her experience working with Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, underlining the level of precision the actress brings to her…
AI training initiative empowers 20 girls with jobs in top companies PUNE: Asmita NXT, Rotary Bibwewadi’s global grant project supported by the HG Foundation and Serrala has helped 20 girls from the economically weaker section to get a job at top notch companies. These girls selected under the Asmita NXT project have undergone a 6…
People wave the national flags of Iran. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi) NEW DELHI: Iran’s participation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup is uncertain due to rising tensions in the Middle East. The country’s football officials are now trying to move their matches out of the United States, citing safety concerns and political issues, even though the…
Hyderabad: Pharma player SAI Parenteral’s Limited has set a price band of Rs 372 to Rs 392 per equity share for its initial public offering (IPO that will open for subscription on March 24 and close on March 27, while anchor investor bidding is scheduled for March 23.The IPO, based on the book-building route, includes…
Renowned actor, dancer and choreographer Prabhu Deva has sold two apartments located in South Mumbai’s Mahalaxmi area for a total of ₹14.80 crore. According to property registration records accessed by CRE Matrix, the residences are situated in one of the city’s tallest residential towers.Documents reveal that Prabhu Deva originally purchased the two flats in December…
University of Florida deactivates College Republicans organisation after antisemitism reports In a significant move reflecting growing scrutiny of student organizations, the University of Florida (UF) has deactivated its campus College Republicans chapter after reports of antisemitic behavior by some members, according to a report by AP News. The decision comes amid heightened awareness of misconduct…
Mumbai Indians’ Rohit Sharma (PTI Photo/Kunal Patil) MUMBAI: As Mumbai Indians head coach, Mahela Jayawardene has plenty to be pleased about heading into IPL 2026, starting March 28. Four MI players—India’s T20 captain Suryakumar Yadav, pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah, skipper Hardik Pandya and batter Tilak Varma—played key roles in India’s 2026 T20 World Cup triumph.“Our…
Health insurance has become a priority area for the government, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Tuesday, expressing hope that the country would achieve universal insurance coverage by 2033 as the sector expands its reach.Replying to supplementary queries during Question Hour in the Rajya Sabha, Sitharaman said the insurance industry had already made significant progress,…