IPL 2026 Kicks off Saturday (Image: IPL) IPL 2026 is set for a blockbuster start this weekend, with the champion teams and star players kicking off the season in front of fans across the world. Here is the schedule for the opening weekend, along with match details and venues.RCB vs SRH: Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs…
Gold has entered a phase of consolidation after a strong rally driven by retail demand across key markets, global investment firm Jefferies said in its latest report.The firm noted that the surge in buying seen late last year and early this year—particularly in India, China and the United States—has begun to moderate, signalling a stabilisation…
Suryansh Shedge (AP Photo) MUMBAI: Along with runs and wickets against his name, what a young cricketer proudly carries in his or her kitbag is praise from a senior player in the dressing room – a modern-day legend whom they look up to. Mumbai and Punjab Kings allrounder Suryansh Shedge still remembers how elated he…
AKOLA/MURTIZAPUR: Disturbing visuals showing minors being subjected to unsafe and inhuman practices in the name of treatment have surfaced in the Akola district, triggering widespread outrage.The viral videos allegedly show a self-styled godman from Nimbha village in Murtizapur taluka lifting children with his teeth and subjecting them to superstition-driven rituals. The accused has been identified…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Vikram Rathour (Image credit: BCCI/RR/IPL) NEW DELHI: ‘See the ball and tonk the ball’ – that’s the approach young batting prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi follows against any opponent and any bowler in the world. As Rajasthan Royals gear up to face Mumbai Indians in a mouth-watering clash in Guwahati, the spotlight has once…
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Tired of stubborn, burnt-on food residues? A simple microwave trick offers a low-energy solution. By creating localized steam, tough grime softens, making cleanup effortless without harsh chemicals. We have all been there before. You finally decide to indulge yourself in home-cooked food when you realise that the pan on which the lasagne was prepared, or…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Romi Bhinder (X Photo) NEW DELHI: In a firm reminder of its zero-tolerance stance on anti-corruption protocols, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has fined Rajasthan Royals team manager Romi Bhinder Rs 1 lakh for breaching match-day regulations during an Indian Premier League fixture.The incident occurred during Rajasthan Royals’…
The cost of crude has been averaging $105.4 a barrel so far in May. Brent crude hovered at nearly $100 a barrel on Friday, while the Indian oil basket was priced at $99.69 a barrel. The rupee cost has shot up further due to the currency weakening against the dollar. “Oil companies are purchasing costlier…
NEW DELHI: As efforts intensify to stabilise a shaky ceasefire between Iran and the United States, a new dimension has come into focus: China’s behind-the-scenes diplomacy. While Pakistan has positioned itself as the venue for talks, officials and analysts suggest Beijing’s role may ultimately prove decisive in determining whether the current truce evolves into a…