Two assistant coaches of the New Zealand national cricket team, Luke Ronchi and Jacob Oram, have been allowed by New Zealand Cricket to take up coaching roles with Islamabad United in the 2026 edition of the Pakistan Super League starting March 26.Ronchi will serve as the head coach of the PSL franchise, while Oram will…
Optical illusions are internet gold — those mind-bending images that reveal how your brain plays tricks with colours, shadows, and shapes. Some test your personality, others your speed, but this vintage gem from the 1880s is driving even seasoned puzzlers nuts. Created as a kids’ ad gimmick on trade cards, it dared children to find…
MS Dhoni (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: The whistles were back in Chennai — and so was the laughter. Preparations for IPL 2026 officially began as former India and Chennai Super Kings skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni joined current captain Ruturaj Gaikwad and the rest of the squad for their first practice session at the franchise’s…
Recently, senior journalist Sanjaya Baru, who served as the media advisor to PM Manmohan Singh, floated the idea of Mamata Banerjee as a possible Prime Minister contender in an article in The Telegraph, and journalist-turned-Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Sagarika Ghose seconded it. Apart from TMC leaders, the DMK and Uddhav Thackeray’s Shiv Sena (UBT) have…
Rupee strengthened 2 paise to 91.62 against the US dollar on Friday after the United States announced a 30-day waiver allowing Indian refiners to purchase Russian oil. This move comes amid the ongoing war in West Asia and aims to ease pressure on global energy supplies.“This stop-gap measure will alleviate pressure caused by Iran’s attempt…
India’s players celebrate with the trophy (AP Photo) Players from the India took to social media to celebrate their 2026 T20 World Cup victory.The team, led by captain Suryakumar Yadav, defeated New Zealand by 96 runs in the final at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday.Stars like Sryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya, Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep…
India vs Pakistan (AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena) NEW DELHI: The rivalry between India and Pakistan has become more intense in recent times. India has been dominating Pakistan on the field, but the focus has now shifted to something else. Indian players have refused to shake hands with Pakistan players after matches, and this has created a…
The US Supreme Court on Friday struck down a series of sweeping tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump, ruling that he exceeded his authority under emergency economic powers. However, the decision does not affect several sector-specific duties that remain in place.In a 6-3 ruling, the conservative-majority court held that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act…
A short auto-rickshaw ride in Delhi has triggered a larger conversation about tourist safety, public conduct and accountability after a foreign traveller shared a video of an alleged uncomfortable encounter. The clip, now circulating widely on Instagram and other platforms, has drawn sharp reactions online and prompted calls for authorities to intervene. The video was…
With England and West Indies sealing Super Eight qualification from Group C, Scotland and Nepal are left playing for pride at the Wankhede Stadium. The contest may carry no qualification stakes, but for two teams who have endured campaigns filled with near-misses and hard lessons, a win would offer meaningful closure. Nepal began with promise,…