On a dusty stretch of highway in Karnataka, the surprise is not the traffic but the shade. Banyan after banyan rises on the roadside like a green procession, turning an ordinary route between Hulikal and Kudur into something closer to a living memorial. The story behind it belongs to Saalumarada Thimmakka, a woman whose name…
Chennai Super Kings (AP Photo/Aijaz Rahi) Chennai Super Kings head coach Stephen Fleming remains optimistic about Dewald Brevis’ return, stressing that the team has taken a cautious approach to his recovery and is targeting his availability for the next game. Brevis has missed the first three matches of IPL 2026 due to a side strain,…
RCB’s Virat Kohli, left, and Rajat Patidar during the IPL 2026 opener. (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru kicked off IPL 2026 in style, but skipper Rajat Patidar made it clear who stood at the heart of their dominant six-wicket win over Sunrisers Hyderabad — Virat Kohli.Chasing 202 at the M Chinnaswamy…
File Pic: KKR and SRH players after their match in 2025. (Image credit: IPL) Kolkata Knight Riders will be desperate for their spin duo to rediscover their edge when they face Sunrisers Hyderabad in a high-stakes IPL 2026 clash on Thursday, with both sides looking to bounce back from opening defeats.This match begins a crucial…
Meera, born as Pallavi Kumar Aggarwal in Patna, has led a life full of remarkable turns. She studied fashion design, ventured into print modelling, and was crowned Kingfisher Miss Photogenic. A marathon runner and a corporate professional for 18 years, her journey seemed firmly rooted in the fast-paced world of ambition and achievement. Little did…
Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar (PTI photo) NEW DELHI: Bihar chief minister and JD(U) president Nitish Kumar on Monday resigned from the Bihar legislative council days after securing a place in Rajya Sabha, marking an end of era in the state politics. The move has triggered fresh speculation over an impending change of guard in…
US President Donald Trump’s forceful claim that the United States had “beaten and completely decimated Iran” is now facing a harsh test, after a US warplane was lost, undercutting his confident public messaging on the conflict.In his first live address to Americans on the war on Wednesday, Trump declared, “We’ve beaten and completely decimated Iran.”…
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Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif (ANI file photo) (Used for representational purpose) Pakistan on Friday rejected US claims that its nuclear arsenal and missile capabilities pose a threat to America, while highlighting India in its rebuttal. Islamabad insisted its nuclear program is “centred on deterrence” with respect to its neighbour and nuclear-armed India.The Pakistani government also…
Rahane’s apartment is not just about premium sofas or sea views—it is deeply personal. There’s a trophy wall that showcases his cricketing achievements. From international wins to IPL highlights, all are beautifully displayed. There’s another unique feature which is a mural of one of his iconic cricket shots. It makes the house more personal. Also…