Virat Kohli leads RCB run chase in Bengaluru. (Pic credit: IPL) BENGALURU: The early phase of IPL has largely belonged to emerging talent and young turks. But the midweek fixture at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium here was different. It turned out to be a vintage Wednesday. Two experienced exponents of the sport from Royal Challengers…
NEW DELHI: National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) on Wednesday directed all banks issuing FASTags to undertake “immediate” validation of Vehicle Registration Numbers (VRNs) linked to the smart tags issued by them. The banks have been directed to blacklist FASTags that are found linked to incorrect or invalid VRNs.The decision follows receipt of complaints regarding…
NEW DELHI: India, along with the US, Turkiye, South Africa, Germany, and the Netherlands, witnessed a fall in power generation from fossil fuels in March after the closure of the Strait of Hormuz due to the military conflict in West Asia and disruption in energy supplies, the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air…
Indian woman draws flak for doing garba at Canada citizenship ceremony after her video goes viral. A woman doing garba at the Canadian citizenship ceremony has triggered a major controversy that snowballed into hatred against Indians, as social media users said only third-world people do such things. They also questioned why Indians become so happy…
On this exact day, 114 years ago, the North Atlantic became a graveyard for the world’s most well-known maritime disaster. The “unsinkable” RMS Titanic sank deep into the ocean floor, taking 1,517 souls with her. In the final, freezing seconds of their lives, those men, women, and children had no way of knowing that their…
Vaishali vs Zhu Jiner (Photo by Niki Riga/FIDE) NEW DELHI: R Vaishali not only created history by winning the 2026 Women’s Candidates Tournament with 8.5/14 points but also walked away with a significant financial reward for her impressive performance. By finishing first, Vaishali is guaranteed a winner’s prize of €28,000, marking one of the biggest…
In a world that seems to be obsessed with grand gestures—think lavish destination weddings, over-the-top anniversary gifts, or the endless “doing” of favours—Sister Shivani, the calm voice behind the Brahma Kumaris’ spiritual wisdom, offers a perspective that feels almost rebellious. She once famously said, “Relationships are not based on what we do for each other……
The success of the Times Internet Half Marathon was not measured merely by the scale of participation, but by the countless stories that converged on a single track. Over 15,000 runners gathered with one shared purpose to run, yet each carried a journey uniquely their own.Among the most compelling narratives emerged from the Under-29 category…
UK weather forecast: Super El Nino could bring freezing winters and global heat surge Later in 2026, climate experts predict changes in worldwide weather once El Nino takes hold. Global temps may climb, according to projections. The UK could face sharper cold snaps during winter months instead. Regional effects will differ, but warming trends appear…
xQc questions Pokimaine over victims claim in Sykkuno allegations debate as stream clash sparks strong reactions online (Image via Getty) Felix “xQc” Lengyel questioned Imane “Pokimane” Anys during a live online back-and-forth on April 14, 2026, after she spoke about the allegations linked to Thomas “Sykkuno.” The moment quickly spread across X and Twitch, as…