Rohit Sharma faces an audition for his ODI future, needing to prove his fitness and form ahead of the next World Cup.(Photo/PTI) DHARAMSHALA: It’s not often Rohit Sharma cuts a quiet figure in a team setting. On Friday evening, he ambled around the centre square, casually joining fielding drills while others went through a far…
Andrea is derived from Greek roots associated with bravery, strength and courage. Widely used across different cultures, the name reflects confidence, resilience and determination. Its international recognition and positive meaning make it a versatile and enduring choice. Names inspired by courage, wisdom and resilience carry meanings that can inspire a child throughout life. These names…
Gagandeep Singh (Image/X) An Indian-origin man Gagandeep Singh has been sentenced to 34 years in prison in the United Kingdom after being convicted of kidnapping, torturing and raping a woman in London.The 34-years-old was found guilty in February of two counts of rape, kidnap, false imprisonment and causing grievous bodily harm with intent following a…
NEW DELHI: The Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB), during the Director General-level talks with BSF here that concluded Thursday, raised the alleged pushback of Bangladeshi illegal immigrants into its side of the border, complaining that the legal and diplomatic protocols were not being followed. However the BSF drew BGB’s attention to the nearly 3,000 formal requests…
Kurt Vonnegut was one of the most influential American writers of the twentieth century. Known for his unique blend of satire, humour, science fiction and social commentary, Vonnegut authored several acclaimed novels, including Slaughterhouse-Five, Cat’s Cradle and Breakfast of Champions. His writing often explored the complexities of human nature, the absurdities of modern society and…
NEW DELHI: Retail inflation based on consumer price index (CPI) inched up for the fourth consecutive month to 3.9% in May from 3.5% in April on account of acceleration in food prices, data released by NSO on Friday showed. The food index rose 4.8% in May, above 4.2% in the preceding month.Despite the staggered increase…
Beneath forests, grasslands and even the soil in our gardens lies an extraordinary hidden world that most people never see. Scientists have now mapped a vast underground network of microscopic fungi stretching an estimated 110 quadrillion kilometres across Earth’s topsoil, a distance so immense that it could reach the Sun nearly a billion times. The…
Khuliso Mudau and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi NEW DELHI: Football fans at the jam-packed Mexico City stadium were left in splits during the opening match of the FIFA World Cup 2026. The moment had little to do with the three red cards that dominated the Mexico vs South Africa clash.Instead, it was the bewildered expressions of South…
Roll up your sleeves, Pisces. This is not a lazy day. Mars asks for hard work, and Saturn makes you earn your results step by step. The good news is that courage and extra effort will bring success. If you keep moving, the day will reward you.You may feel that every task needs one more…
BENGALURU: Byju Raveendran secured a temporary reprieve after the Singapore High Court stayed key provisions of an earlier order sentencing him to six months in prison for civil contempt.In a statement on Friday, his legal counsel, Lazareff Le Bars, said the General Division of the Singapore High Court stayed the committal and surrender provisions of…
Christen Goff and Taylor Swift (Getty Images) Christen Goff, Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model and wife of Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff, has a fairly clear-eyed view of what Taylor Swift has done for the NFL. Speaking on PEOPLE’s new WAG World digital series, the 33-year-old said Swift’s arrival in the football world since dating Kansas…
President Donald Trump holds up USA after drawing from a pot of balls during the draw for the 2026 soccer World Cup at the Kennedy Center in Washington, Friday, Dec. 5, 2025. (Mandel Ngan/Pool Photo via AP) When the United States begin their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign against Paraguay in Los Angeles, one head…
