Varun Chakaravarthy (R) with KKR skipper Ajinkya Rahane (Pic credit: IPL) NEW DELHI: It was a night of personal glory for Varun Chakaravarthy, who etched his name into the record books with a special milestone for Kolkata Knight Riders, even as the team’s struggles continued in IPL 2026.The mystery spinner became the first Indian bowler…
Feeling an unusual mix of wanderlust and lethargy today? Blame it on the stars above! While there’s a buzz of urgency within, harness it for meaningful action rather than quick fixes. Commit to consistent strides in your career and financial growth. Clear communication is essential—steer clear of hasty purchases. Restless and lazy, both. Strange mix,…
MUMBAI: The opening of the Strait of Hormuz, one of the most important shipping channels in the world for the flow of crude oil and natural gas, led to a global rally in stocks on Friday evening. This also overshadowed the muted trading witnessed during the early part of the day in all of Asia…
Mumbai: The rupee regained 92 levels and closed at 92.93, 27 paise stronger then its previous close. The gains followed reports that the RBI has asked oil companies to not purchase dollars from the open market but to rely on a line of credit provided through SBI.Such a move would remove one of the major…
Kolkata Knight Riders’ Cameron Green (AP Photo/ Str) Kolkata Knight Riders skipper Ajinkya Rahane struck a balanced tone after his side’s defeat to Gujarat Titans in IPL 2026, where KKR’s winless run continued despite a strong fight with the bat led by Cameron Green. GT chased down 180 with five wickets in hand, powered by…
COIMBATORE: Nine tourists from Kerala died and four others suffered serious injuries after the van they were travelling in veered off the Valparai-Pollachi ghat road and plunged several hundred feet into a deep gorge on Friday evening. The deceased, including five teachers of Govt LP School at Palliparambu, Pang, in Kerala’s Malappuram district, have been…
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NEW DELHI: India’s smartphones market has opened 2026 on a weak note, recording its slowest start in six years as shipments slipped 3% year-on-year in the March quarter, according to Counterpoint Research. The decline may appear modest, but the underlying pressures suggest a more persistent demand slowdown.As per the report, smartphones are getting pricier, and…
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NEW DELHI: Indian oil companies, fertiliser importers and exporters are cheering the opening of the Strait of Hormuz for global commercial vessels.There are 41 India-bound ships, both Indian and foreign-flagged, loaded with cargo, including crude, LPG, LNG and fertiliser, that are waiting to cross the narrow channel, where Iran has blocked normal movement since Feb…
Kolkata: Just 72 hours to go from Saturday to Supreme Court’s deadline for adding voters cleared by SIR tribunals, and Election Commission has yet to publish the name of a single person whose voting right has been reinstated and who can participate in the first phase of the Bengal assembly polls on April 23. More…
Mohammed Siraj (Pic credit: IPL) NEW DELHI: Gujarat Titans turned in a fielding performance of the highest quality, grabbing nine catches and effecting a run-out to bowl out Kolkata Knight Riders for 180 in their IPL 2026 match on Friday, with Mohammed Siraj leading the charge both with the ball and in the field.The India…
