Virat Kohli and Ishan Kishan (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: The stage is set. IPL 2026 is here, and the tournament kicks off with a mouth-watering clash between defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and 2016 winners Sunrisers Hyderabad at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Saturday.SRH will be without their regular skipper Pat…
Stock market today (AI image) Indian markets recovered on Monday, but analysts cautioned that volatility may persist as investors remain wary of geopolitical tensions in West Asia and fluctuations in global energy prices. The ongoing conflict continues to weigh on sentiment and keep overall risk appetite restrained.Dr. VK Vijayakumar, Chief Investment Strategist, Geojit Investments Limited…
The Cuban government said late Thursday it has pardoned and released 2,010 prisoners, a sweeping move that comes as the island nation grapples with intense pressure from the Trump administration, including an oil blockade that — until recently — cut off fuel shipments. Calling it a “humanitarian and sovereign gesture,” Cuba’s Embassy in the U.S….
Bitcoin BTC$66,462.78 gave back a large portion of its recent gains on Thursday, now trading at $66,700 having lost 2.4% of its value since midnight UTC. Ether (ETH) performed even worse, tumbling by 4.4% as the broader crypto market struggles to deal with continued risk-off sentiment. The latest plunge was spurred by U.S. president Donald…
Car buyers in India may see fewer discounts and possible price revisions after March, as the financial year ends on March 31 and dealerships complete annual sales targets. Showrooms usually witness higher activity toward the end of March, with buyers looking to take advantage of year-end discounts while dealers try to clear inventory. However, market…
Nana Patekar urged actors to know their worth and pick roles wisely, recalling his shock at seeing Pankaj Tripathi in a tiny cop role in Rajinikanth’s ‘Kaala’. “Pankaj, what are you doing here?” he asked, warning, “You’re already big—don’t do small parts or I’ll beat you!” Pankaj rose to fame via ‘Mirzapur’ and ‘Stree’. Nana…
India, unbeaten throughout the tournament, suffered a six-wicket loss to a dominant Australia in the 2023 ODI World Cup final . (Image credit: Agencies) NEW DELHI: It has been more than two years since Australia lifted the coveted ICC ODI World Cup in 2023, handing hosts India a heartbreaking defeat. The loss shattered billions of…
Varun Chakravarthy and Ajinkya Rahane (PTI Photo) Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan has raised concerns over Ajinkya Rahane’s captaincy, particularly his use of Varun Chakaravarthy during Kolkata Knight Riders’ defeat to Sunrisers Hyderabad on Thursday. Pathan felt that Varun, who has been struggling for rhythm since the T20 World Cup, was not managed well at…
Major altcoins plunge, with ETH, SOL, and XRP dropping 5%. Crypto markets sold off sharply on Thursday as oil surged back above $93 per barrel after U.S.-Iran peace talks stalled, dragging risk assets lower across the board. Bitcoin (BTC) is trading at around $68,400, down 3.5% over the past 24 hours. ETH and SOL slipped…
The night before a major event, be it a major event in one’s life or a major event in space, is often a time filled with nervous energy, and astronauts are no exception. As NASA gears up for its historic mission to the Moon, a mission that marks a return to the Moon after over…