Tilak Varma has long been recognised as one of India’s most promising white-ball talents. His consistent performances in T20 cricket, including his role as vice-captain in the national side, have secured him a regular place in the limited-overs setup. Yet the 2026 Duleep Trophy has offered a timely reminder that his game extends well beyond … Read more
The thyroid gland is tiny, but it has an unusually big reputation when it comes to weight, tiredness, diet and overall health. Whenever someone gains weight suddenly, feels exhausted or struggles with metabolism, the thyroid often becomes the first suspect. But many popular beliefs about thyroid problems are either exaggerated or simply wrong. Hypothyroidism can … Read more
The death toll from the devastating flash floods in Nepal rose to 987 on Tuesday as security forces recovered more bodies from multiple districts. Authorities simultaneously issued fresh flood alerts for several areas across the eastern, central and western parts of the country, urging residents living near rivers to remain vigilant and take immediate precautionary … Read more
Mahindra has changed the pricing game for its electric SUVs with a new ownership option that could make the XEV 9e and XEV 9S much easier to consider. Under the company’s expanded Battery-as-a-Service programme, the Mahindra XEV 9S now starts at Rs 12.65 lakh, while the XEV 9e gets a starting price of Rs 13.90 … Read more
Saudi Arabia is facing an unusual financial challenge as the ongoing regional conflict puts pressure on government finances, oil operations, trade routes, and economic plans. The kingdom is now exploring fresh borrowing of at least $8 billion, according to people familiar with the matter. The possible loan comes at a sensitive moment for Riyadh. Saudi … Read more
A growing campaign projecting Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay as a potential prime ministerial candidate for 2029 has drawn sharp pushback from both the opposition DMK and the Congress, his party’s alliance partner in the state. Supporters of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam have amplified the idea through statements by ministers and posters on … Read more
Zurich Airport, the operator of Noida International Airport, has signalled a slower-than-expected ramp-up in traffic at the new facility. The Swiss group attributes the cautious start to a challenging geopolitical environment that has disrupted airline planning across the region. While near-term performance faces elevated uncertainty, the operator has reiterated strong confidence in the long-term potential … Read more
A high school student’s interest in virtual reality is now becoming something much bigger than a personal technology project. Lennox French, a senior at Lexington Senior High School in North Carolina, has been selected to develop a virtual reality learning unit that could eventually be experienced by students across the state. The project stands out … Read more
Serena and Venus Williams will compete together once more at the US Open after the United States Tennis Association awarded them a wild card entry into the 2026 women’s doubles draw. The announcement marks another chapter in one of tennis’s most celebrated partnerships and gives fans a chance to see the sisters share the court … Read more
In the early hours of August 9, 1969, a quiet residential property in the Benedict Canyon area of Los Angeles became the site of one of the most shocking crimes in modern American history. The house at 10050 Cielo Drive, then rented by actress Sharon Tate and her husband, filmmaker Roman Polanski, was targeted by … Read more