Smriti Mandhana, Jemimah Rodrigues involved in heated staredown (Screengrabs) NEW DELHI: India’s must-win Women’s T20 World Cup clash against Australia saw emotions run high as close friends Smriti Mandhana and Jemimah Rodrigues were involved in a heated exchange following a costly mix-up in the middle.India got off to a solid start, with openers Smriti Mandhana…
As the Iran war disrupted crude supply routes and raised concerns over shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, IOC, BPCL and HPCL quickly reconfigured refinery operations. They increased LPG production by diverting refinery streams away from petrochemicals, diversified crude sourcing, optimised refinery runs based on available feedstock. Every major crisis India has faced in recent…
Aishwarya Rai ‘hid it really well’ after breakup with Salman Khan, recalls Shabd co-star Sadiya Siddiqui (Image credits: Instagram) Sadiya Siddiqui has looked back on working with Aishwarya Rai in the 2005 film Shabd, recalling how the actor remained composed and professional despite going through one of the most turbulent phases of her personal life…
Indian engineer left ₹9 LPA job offer for US Master’s, now survives on part-time work as ₹40 lakh loan weighs on family A software engineer’s account of a friend who declined a ₹9 lakh per annum (LPA) campus placement to pursue a Master’s degree in the United States has sparked discussion on social media, with…
England captain Ben Stokes announced on Sunday that he will retire from international cricket after the ongoing third Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge, bringing an end to a career that has lasted 15 years.The announcement came while Stokes was in the middle of a bowling spell. England Cricket released a statement confirming that…
Wall Street heads into the second half of 2026 with investors bracing for a closely watched US jobs report that could reshape expectations for Federal Reserve interest rates, even as sharp swings in artificial intelligence (AI) and semiconductor stocks continue to keep markets on edge. Wall Street heads into the second half of 2026 with…
Saif Ali Khan reflects on interfaith marriages, reveals how he teaches his children Taimur and Jeh about religion (Image credits: Instagram) Saif Ali Khan has opened up about raising his children with an inclusive outlook towards religion, revealing that discussions about faith are a regular part of family life. Born to legendary cricketer Mansoor Ali…
Rajasthan launches ‘Khushishala’ in 1,500 govt schools to boost student mental health and well-being For years, school conversations have largely centred around marks, attendance and learning outcomes. Rajasthan is now trying to add another measure to that list: how children feel in the classroom.The state has launched ‘Khushishala’, a mental health and wellbeing programme for…
A giant FIFA World Cup match ball (AP Photo/Abbie Parr) The FIFA World Cup 2026 has entered the Round of 32. With Canada and South Africa kicking off the knockout stage, fans around the world are eagerly awaiting the next phase of the tournament.So, who will the favourites face?BrazilThe most successful nation in FIFA World…
As the new trading week begins, investors are set to focus on a mix of domestic economic indicators and global developments, with geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.Geopolitical developments, crude oil prices and a packed domestic economic calendar are expected to steer stock market sentiment this week, with investors closely tracking the fallout from the…