Yashbardhan Singh Chauhan is the new India Under-19s cricket captain BHOPAL: In 2020, a boy asked for a cricket bat of premium willow. The Covid lockdown had shut down the family’s civil construction business in Chambal and it was a luxury they could ill afford, but his father took a loan and bought one for…
Kumar described governance risks as isolated and manageable events rather than structural failures MUMBAI: HDFC Bank’s newly appointed chairman Rajiv Kumar said the lender’s corporate governance remains fundamentally uncompromised, while asserting that the board will ensure control functions stay fully empowered with zero tolerance for unethical practices.Addressing leadership changes and external scrutiny after the exit…
Beijing has repeatedly opposed unilateral sanctions and has continued economic ties with countries targeted by US sanctions, including Iran. China on Thursday rejected US efforts to pressure countries buying Russian oil and gas, saying its normal trade with other countries should not be subject to interference or coercion by third parties.The response came after the…
Rakhi Sawant has once again spoken about the ongoing controversy involving Govinda, his wife Sunita Ahuja and his ‘Roopa’ co-star Komal Rani Swarnkar. After Komal was recently spotted at Mumbai airport, Rakhi took aim at the actress while also questioning Govinda over the speculation surrounding his marriage.Speaking to the paparazzi, Rakhi expressed her disappointment with…
General:A good day stretches before you like open sunlight after rain. Success shows up from different directions because the Moon supports confidence and Jupiter gives your efforts a generous push. You won’t need to chase every result. Some of it comes because you’ve already laid the ground.There is brightness in your mood too. People read…
The former EastEnders star shared the emotional impact of rushing her daughter Joanie to hospital after a serious school accident.Image credit (Natalie Cassidy) Natalie Cassidy has opened up about a deeply distressing experience involving her nine-year-old daughter’s emergency hospitalisation. The ‘EastEnders’ star, best known for her role as trumpet-playing drama-magnet Sonia Fowler, revealed she rushed…
This Couple Found a Mysterious 150-Pound Sculpture Buried in Their Backyard. Now, They’re Trying to Figure Out Who Made It A routine gardening project in San Francisco turned into a historical mystery when a local landscape contractor found a 150-pound limestone sculpture buried deep beneath his backyard. Greg Gatwood, 65, was digging in the garden…
Rajasthan Royals batter Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (Image: X) NEW DELHI: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi had made his mark in IPL 2025 and then stepped it up further with performances for the age-group Indian team in different tournaments and tours. After producing 252 runs across seven innings in the previous IPL, the 15-year-old stepped up and how: 776 runs…
It’s one of the strongest days in your week and you’ll feel it. The Moon lifts your public image, while Mars gives drive and Jupiter adds opportunity, so respect, visibility, and useful openings can come more easily.People are likely to take you seriously. In society, family circles, or professional settings, your name may carry more…
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu seeks another term. (AP Photo) Israelis will head to the polls on October 27 in the country’s first general election since the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack that triggered a multi-front war in Gaza, Lebanon and Iran.The vote is shaping up to be one of the most consequential in Israel’s…