U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio. File | Photo Credit: AP U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said that any violation of the American blockade and illicit transport of Iranian oil through the Strait of Hormuz will not be tolerated. The statement came following his discussion on “recent events” in the critical strait with…
Morning energy is key to your day. Your mind is fresh, your home is quiet, and your mind can be more easily guided. Lord Vishnu is worshipped for peace, protection, balance and steady prosperity in the Hindu tradition. If your life feels unsteady, try this simple 2-minute morning water ritual for Lord Vishnu’s blessings to…
2026 Candidates women champion Vaishali with her mother (FIDE Photo) The International Chess Federation (FIDE) has approved a new qualification system for the 2028 FIDE Candidates Tournament and the 2028 FIDE Women’s Candidates Tournament. These events decide who will challenge for the World Championship titles. The updated rules are designed to make qualification fairer by…
India captain Shreyas Iyer admitted his side let the game slip despite making the ideal start with the ball as Ireland stunned the reigning T20 world champions by 34 runs in the opening T20I to take a 1-0 lead in the two-match series.Leading India for the first time as full-time T20I captain, Iyer felt the…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Sachin Tendulkar (Agency Image) Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s record-breaking IPL 2026 campaign has triggered growing calls for the teenager to be fast-tracked into India’s senior setup. But one of cricket’s greatest-ever batters, Sachin Tendulkar, believes the focus should remain on allowing the youngster to develop naturally. Tendulkar, who was honoured with the ‘Greatest Men’s…
General:Something that has been stuck may finally loosen today, Pisces, especially around money. Jupiter offers relief, and the Moon hints that old dues or pending amounts can move at last. That will help, because your mood has been carrying more weight than you show.Still, not every result will please you. One piece of news, a…
Asmita Dey (Image credit: Agencies) Asmita Dey’s historic Commonwealth Games gold medal was more than just India’s first-ever top finish in judo. It was the fulfilment of a dream she once feared had ended with the death of her father seven months ago. The 23-year-old from a small village in Tripura scripted history by becoming…
Renowned actor Sayaji Shinde, who has left an indelible mark with his performances in films like ‘Shool’ and ‘Sarkar Raj’, has embarked on an inspiring environmental campaign known as Sahyadri Devrai. This initiative has successfully planted over 650,000 trees across Maharashtra, all sparked by Shinde’s profound love for his mother and a strong resolve to…
A Chinese animated film made on a reported budget of around USD 200 has become one of the most unlikely box office success story of 2026. ‘Niu Lai’, also known as ‘The Bull Comes’ or ‘The Cow Is Coming’, has crossed the USD 4 million mark in China after initially struggling to attract audiences.The 86-minute…
Salima Tete (PTI file photo) Hockey India on Friday named an unchanged 20-member Indian women’s squad for next month’s FIH Hockey Women’s World Cup in Belgium and the Netherlands, with the same group also set to represent the country at the Asian Games in September-October.The side will be captained by Salima Tete, while chief coach…