Ashok Sharma getting his India cap from Sunil Joshi. (Pic credit: BCCI) NEW DELHI: India fast bowler Ashok Sharma described his international debut as a “dream come true” after receiving his maiden India cap ahead of the opening T20I against Zimbabwe in Harare on Thursday, dedicating the emotional milestone to his elder brother whose sacrifice…
You can finish a day surrounded by encouragement and still find yourself replaying a single unpleasant remark on the journey home. A compliment from a colleague, a thoughtful message from a friend and praise for work well done may all quietly fade into the background, while one careless criticism stays remarkably vivid. Most people recognise…
The biggest difference between a regular mirror and a magnifying mirror is the level of detail it shows. Walk into a hotel bathroom, and you will often find a familiar setup: a large mirror above the sink and, beside it, a smaller circular mirror attached to an adjustable arm.For many guests, it is just another…
Jana Nayagan has generated unprecedented excitement ahead of its theatrical release, largely because it marks Thalapathy Vijay’s final appearance as a lead actor before embarking on his political career. Directed by H. Vinoth, the film arrives after months of anticipation, production delays, and censor-related setbacks that pushed its release by nearly seven months. Rather than…
Sachin Tendulkar shares an emotional message on NEET protests. NEW DELHI: Cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar has spoken out on the nationwide protests over the NEET paper leak, calling on society to ensure that young people never lose faith in hard work and meritocracy.In a heartfelt post on X on Thursday, the batting great reflected on…
Ben Affleck recently starred on the latest episode of How to Be a Millionaire, where he revealed during one of the questions that Matt Damon was one of the reasons why he knows the answer to what Jimmy Kimmel asked him. (Instagram) Same Dr Ben Affleck recently put his trivia skills to the test when…
Kiran is a timeless Indian name meaning “ray of light.” Popular across different regions and languages in India, it is one of the country’s best-known gender-neutral names and symbolises hope, brightness and new beginnings. Gender-neutral baby names continue to grow in popularity as parents look for names that are meaningful, flexible and universally appealing. Whether…
Shelina Rahman and daughter/Image: BBC The wife of a Bangladeshi politician and her teenage daughter drowned after entering the sea to rescue a young child who was swept away by strong currents at an Essex beach.Shelina Rahman, a teacher in her 40s and the wife of Dr Mansur Rahman, leader of Jubo Dal UK, the…
Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt stay in six-storey lavish abode in Pali Hills, Mumbai. (Image credits: Instagram) Ranbir Kapoor, the ‘Ramayana’ star, gears up for the digital trailer of the much-awaited fantasy drama film. The Nitesh Tiwari-directed big-budget saga continues to bask in the limelight following the ‘Pratham Sankalp’ event in New Delhi, sparking excitement…
Author and former actor Twinkle Khanna has joined the growing list of public figures speaking out on the nationwide protests over the NEET controversy. Two days after Delhi Police used lathi-charge during the Cockroach Janta Party’s (CJP) ‘Chalo Sansad’ march, Twinkle shared a note on Instagram expressing solidarity with the students.Her post featured a series…