Former India batter Cheteshwar Pujara has explained why Sanju Samson struggled in the third T20I against West Indies in Indore. Samson, who scored an impressive 82 in the previous match, managed just three runs off six balls before being dismissed.Despite his early exit, India scored 223/20, powered by Abhishek Sharma’s 69 off 30 balls. West…
Director Karthik Subbaraj strongly criticised filmmaker Mohan G over his remarks during a discussion about transgender people and the film ‘Dorothy.’ The ‘Jigarthanda’ director said the comments were hurtful and amounted to psychological violence against the transgender community. He urged people to treat transgender individuals with dignity and respect instead of questioning their right to…
At 25, Tushar Thakur is preparing for the UPSC examinations after a spinal cord injury left him wheelchair-bound. He was allegedly thrown from a moving train after objecting to smoking inside the coach. As the investigation remains unresolved, he continues to hope that he will walk again. At 25, life was supposed to be opening…
NEW DELHI: Govt is all set to roll out BS-VII emission standards, aligned with Euro 7 norms, in phases, starting April 2029. The new norms will set stricter limits on harmful pollutants, including nitrogen oxides, hydrocarbons and particulate matter amid heightened pollution risks across Indian cities.BS-VII will start with new cars and SUVs manufactured from…
SRINAGAR: The J&K Waqf Board’s move to introduce uniform Friday sermons across Jammu & Kashmir has drawn fierce criticism in the region from key political figures, including CM Omar Abdullah.“This is an unacceptable attempt by BJP to interfere in the religious affairs of Muslims and will not be accepted under any circumstances. The BJP-appointed chairperson…
Growing any type of plant in a pot at home can be challenging. However, when it comes to Curry leaves, the benefits and convenience of having them at home make it a practical choice. Freshly grown leaves can instantly provide an aromatic and citrusy fresh flavour to your cooking that store-bought leaves cannot match. With…
South Africa dropped in WTC rankings (Image: AP) South Africa have slipped to third place in the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2025-27 standings following their 214-run defeat to Australia in the first Test at Durban. The result has strengthened Australia’s position at the top of the table, while New Zealand have moved into second…
‘Baththa,’ starring Vijay Sethupathi, maintains its box office position, leading against Jason Sanjay’s directorial debut, ‘Sigma.’ While both movies showed varied performance trends in theatres, ‘Baththa’ earned more than ‘Sigma’. The former maintained consistent performance even after entering its second week, while the latter continues to perform poorly. ‘Baththa’ earns Rs 1.22 crore on day…
When Diwali cleaning starts, the shopping list for cleaners tends to grow quickly: one for the kitchen, another for the bathroom, a third for the floors. Yet one cheap box of baking soda can handle a surprising number of those jobs. It’s mildly abrasive, so it scrubs without harsh scratching, and it neutralises odours rather…
MUMBAI: Consumer durable loans, such as those for buying a mobile phone on EMI, are helping lenders build credit histories for younger borrowers, contributing to a decline in two-wheeler loan delinquencies to a seven-year low of 1.4% in June 2026 from 2.7% in June 2019, according to TransUnion Cibil.First-time borrowers accounted for 39% of two-wheeler…
