(Pic credit: Salman Akbar’s X post) Pakistan’s 1-4 defeat to England in their opening Pool D match at the FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup 2026 was compounded by an embarrassing moment involving captain Abu Bakar Mahmood, who was shown a green card after his team failed to produce the required protective gear for a penalty…
Emraan Hashmi has reason to celebrate, as the sequel to his 2007 hit ‘Awarapan’ is turning out to be a box-office winner. The film has received largely positive reactions from both critics and viewers, many of whom have also enjoyed the wave of nostalgia tied to the original. Still, fans couldn’t help but notice one…
Horoscope Today: Read daily horoscope predictions for August 17, 2026. Know all about the astrological events and influences that will be affecting each of the 12 zodiac signs. Our astrologer has analyzed the movements of the planets and the alignment of the stars to bring you the most accurate and up-to-date horoscope predictions for the…
The latest invitation comes after six rounds of discussions between the Jharkhand government and the protesting students failed to produce a settlement. NEW DELHI: The Jharkhand government has invited students protesting alleged irregularities in recruitment examinations for a fresh round of talks on Monday, August 17, in an attempt to resolve the 23-day-old standoff over…
Cambridge professor Jason Arday’s death sparks 31,000-signature petition over press harassment More than 31,000 people, including several MPs, have signed a petition calling for a public inquiry into alleged media harassment of the late Cambridge academic Jason Arday, campaign organisers said Sunday.The petition was launched by activist group Good Law Project, which had supported Arday…
Arsenal’s Martin Odegaard lifts the trophy after his team won the FA Community Shield final soccer match between Arsenal and Manchester City in Cardiff, Wales, Sunday, Aug.16, 2026. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant) Arsenal made a strong statement ahead of the new Premier League season, beating Manchester City 3-0 in the Community Shield on Sunday. It was…
All about the ‘F1’ star Brad Pitt’s car collection. (Image Credits: Instagram) Before Brad Pitt gave the box office a successful sports car racing drama, ‘F1,’ the 62-year-old actor was well-acquainted with the innate allure of luxurious automobiles. Crowned an avid motorhead, the actor believes in investing money in rare bombshell cars. Along with an…
Good news mixes with inner restlessness today. Life may hand you gains, support, and encouraging updates, yet your mind keeps pacing like a person waiting at a station platform. That’s the Moon unsettling your thoughts while Saturn still protects the larger picture.Overall, this is a good day for you. Destiny seems to give a helpful…
According to police, Rahman and his son were travelling home when their vehicle was intercepted near the railway gate. NEW DELHI: Police have arrested three persons in connection with the murder of a local Congress leader and his lawyer son in West Bengal’s Nadia district. The investigators have named a jailed man as the alleged…
Lynne Cox: The Swim That Lifted the Iron Curtain Fifteen years after setting a world record in the English Channel, 30-year-old American endurance swimmer Lynne Cox entered the 38°F (3.3°C) waters of the Bering Strait and completed a historic 2.7-mile swim from the United States to the Soviet Union. On 7 August 1987, Cox swam…