Defending her bastion of West Bengal for the fourth time to extend her term by another five years to 20 years was never meant to be easy for Mamata Banerjee. She was up against a formidable challenger, the Bharatiya Janata Party, its redoubtable election-winning organisation and bottomless resources and its star campaigner, Narendra Modi.For five…
Rohit Sharma (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: Rohit Sharma is set to return to ODI action in India’s three-match series against England, starting July 14 at Edgbaston. The former India captain was named in the squad after featuring in the recent ODI series against Afghanistan.Rohit scored 143 runs in three matches against Afghanistan at an average…
Nipah outbreak (Image source: PTI) Kerala health minister K Muraleedharan on Sunday sought to reassure the public over concerns surrounding Nipah virus and Shigella infections, stating that both situations are being closely monitored and remain under control.Addressing reporters, the minister said one patient suspected of having Nipah virus remains on ventilator support, but extensive testing…
Safe sex just got more expensive: Condom prices set to rise 30% as Iran war disrupts supply The world’s largest condom manufacturer, Malaysia’s Karex Bhd, plans to raise prices by 20 to 30 per cent — and potentially more — as the Iran war disrupts global supply chains and drives up raw material costs, its…
RCB vs DC at M. Chinnaswamy (Screengrab/X) Delhi Capitals’ stand-in skipper KL Rahul shed light on Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s visible frustration after DC pulled off a tense chase at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, courtesy of a late onslaught from David Miller.Rahul, who anchored the innings with a composed half-century, revealed that both Virat Kohli and…
Zanai Bhosle paid an emotional tribute to her grandmother Asha Bhosle after her passing. In a heartfelt Instagram post, she thanked people for their love and respect, calling the legendary singer deserving of every honour. Sharing a funeral image, she expressed that Asha Bhosle lives on in everyone’s hearts and will always be remembered. Read…
At the height of his stardom, Vinod Khanna made a startling choice, he stepped away from the glamour of Bollywood, joined Osho’s commune in the United States, and took on a simple life, even working as a gardener at Rajneeshpuram. His sudden exit from the film industry created a vacuum that was soon filled by…
NEW DELHI: Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on Thursday criticised the government for linking women’s reservation with delimitation, saying the law should be implemented immediately instead of being tied to the delimitation process. He also called for a detailed and wider discussion rather than rushing it through in a short time.Speaking to reporters outside the Parliament…
Ireland’s Women’s T20 World Cup campaign may be over in terms of qualification, but the team still has plenty to play for as they take on Sri Lanka in Bristol. Having suffered defeats against Scotland, England and New Zealand, Ireland have officially been eliminated from semifinal contention. However, their performances suggest they have been far…
NEW DELHI: India all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy has been ruled out of the two-match T20I series against Ireland starting June 26 in Belfast. It is learnt that Reddy’s quadriceps injury, which kept him out of the 2nd ODI against Afghanistan in Lucknow, has flared up and requires attention before he can take the field again….