If you’ve ever prepped or eaten lotus root, you know exactly what this looks like. When you snap or slice a piece, it doesn’t just cleanly separate into two independent halves. Instead, dozens of tiny, sticky, silk-like fibers stretch out, stubbornly bridging the gap between the pieces. It’s a tactile, culinary detail that perfectly mirrors…
Farah Khan recently recalled an unusual memory from the shoot of ‘Tees Maar Khan’, revealing that Akshay Kumar would commute to the set by helicopter every day and still be the most punctual person on location.The anecdote surfaced during a promotional conversation for ‘Bhoot Bangla’, featuring Farah Khan, Akshay Kumar, Priyadarshan and Rajpal Yadav. As…
Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Ahead of the second ODI against Afghanistan in Lucknow, India’s spin bowling coach Sairaj Bahutule backed Rohit Sharma amid renewed discussions over the veteran opener’s future. The 39-year-old has endured a dip in form recently and concerns have resurfaced because of his age, a recent hamstring…
New Zealand’s Sarpreet Singh (10) battles for the ball (AP Photo/Andre Penner) NEW DELHI: New Zealand midfielder Sarpreet Singh created history by becoming the first player of Indian origin to start a FIFA World Cup 2026 match. Coach Darren Bazeley kept faith in him until he was substituted in the 90th minute. New Zealand will…
The continuous problems within the actors’ union, AMMA, have reached a turning point with actor Ansiba Hassan taking her case to court. She is filing a case in the Thrippunithura Magistrate Court against another actress, Lakshmipriya, and a female Sub-Inspector from the Thrippunithura Women’s Police Station. This development occurs against the backdrop of increasing conflicts…
England’s Ben Stokes (AP Photo) Former England captain Michael Vaughan has backed Ben Stokes to remain England skipper despite the controversy that led to his suspension from the second Test against New Zealand.Stokes was left out of England’s squad for the ongoing Test at The Oval after breaching a team curfew following the opening match…
Air travel has become increasingly famous and a preferred choice among Indian travellers these days. It’s not only time saving but also convenient and comfortable. However, it is important for travellers to understand your airline’s baggage rules and allowance as it can save you from unnecessary extra charges and last-minute repacking or getting rid of…
More than a decade after the release of ‘Agent Vinod’, Saif Ali Khan has candidly reflected on why the spy thriller failed to achieve the success many had anticipated. Directed by Sriram Raghavan, the film arrived with considerable expectations, boasting international-scale action, stylish storytelling and a charismatic lead performance from Saif himself.However, despite generating curiosity…
Tino Livramento of England (Getty Images) England have been dealt a setback on the eve of their World Cup campaign after defender Tino Livramento was ruled out of the tournament with a calf injury, prompting a last-minute change to Thomas Tuchel’s squad.The Newcastle United full-back sustained the injury during a training session on Sunday. Following…
NEW DELHI: Hello and welcome to OFFSIDE, a new daily column on the football World Cup where we will track the highs and lows of the day, or night gone by, and what to expect in the next round of matches.In BBC’s United, Jimmy Murphy, Manchester United’s assistant coach during the Busby Babes era, played…